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    Vampires threatened and controlled people, especially pure women; then they sucking the blood of their victims like leeches; in doing so, the vampires got an opportunity to survive as undead beings. The classical figure of vampire was, therefore, “departed spirits wished evil to those left” [1], which brought Romanians to naturally link the word “vampire” to demons…

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    taken from a Puritan settlement with her children in the middle of the harsh winter. Mary had a child who was six years old, and while they were at the Indian village the child died. She said “ About two hours in the night, my sweet babe like a lamb departed this life, on February 18,1675 (Rowlandson 38).” Mary’s daughter also lived in the Indian village , but she lived in another wigwam.Therefore, Mary was separated from all of her children. Mary had many difficulties in her life although her…

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    a maddening air of wisdom. ‘Oh, Scout, it’s like reorganizing the tax systems of the countries and things. That kind of thing’s pretty dry to most men. ‘How do you know?’ ‘Oh, go on and leave me alone. I’m reading the paper.’ Jem got his wish. I departed for the kitchen” (Lee 155.) Jem pursuing his dreams has left Scout behind. Atticus on the other hand seems rather pleased with Jem’s maturity. He starts letting Jem accompany him and trusts Jem to watch over Dill and…

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    People are known for many things. There are those who are major sports players and are extremely successful in their careers. There are some who are highly renowned musicians, and others who have made great discoveries in science, and many others. There is also a category of people who are known for being heroes in a dangerous period of history. Sir Nicholas Winton is a man who is known for being the savior of now thousands of lives across the world. Very little is known about Nicholas…

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    GLADIATORS: AN UNNACEPTABLE SPORT For too many years’ gladiator fights have been considered normal in our roman way of life. Forcing innocent people to die for the pretext of public entertainment is not a practice that should be continued. This inhumane practice doesn’t consider the importance of human life and instead focusses on entertainment that is both free and barbaric. QUOTE FORM A GLADIATOR HATOR “The other day, I chanced to drop in at the midday games, expecting sport and wit and…

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    Hamlet Letter To Claudius

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    to avenge his death. The fact that our present monarch, King Claudius, may have committed fratricide is a concerning thought. Is he really fit to lead Denmark, during such a time when this proud country is on the mist of war with Norway? After the departed King Hamlet slayed Fortinbras, King of Norway, his son, the young prince Fortinbras, began preparing for vengeance against Denmark. Yet, while Claudius prepares for war, I cannot help see the similaritys between Prince Fortinbras and Hamlet's…

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    San Roque Descriptive

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    It was late, there was music blaring from the car’s thumping speakers, and the only lights in sight were those from the headlights illuminating the dark country road. It had been almost three weeks since I had departed from the United States and my family in search of adventure and knowledge. It was this particular night, driving away from the traditional festival San Roque in the small Spanish town of Ribadeo that I had an epiphany about just how much the events of that night completely…

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    American Pie Speech

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    II. On February 3, 1959 in Mason City, Iowa at 12:55 AM, a small V-tailed Beachhead 35 Bonanza left runway 17 for Fargo, North Dakota. III. On that tragic day; musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson lost their lives. IV. I’m sure many of you can recognize the song American Pie, written by singer-song writer, Don McLean; but how many of you know what it’s actually about? I’m going to enlighten you to the story behind the son, the tragic crash, the aftermath and the effect it…

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    " In today’s world of electronic devices, our personal security is a major priority to many. With many terrorist attacks finding roots in social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube, many people especially the victims and the victim’s loved-ones who search for retribution are usually defeated by the Communications Decency Act. On the other hand, some individuals such a white nationalist Richard Spencer are calling for federal government aid to protect individuals freedom of…

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    Restore Israel Psalmics

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    Restore Israel: Because We Are Thy Vine In verse 7 the psalmist cried, “Turn us again,” this is emphasize of this psalm. Psalmist repeated 3 times this sentence in verse 3, 7, and 19. But also psalmist used different sentence to describe the prayer for restoration of Israel, “Quicken Us-verse 18,” the restoration brings to revive of Israel. In verse 3 and 4 psalmist called God, “God and LORD God of host,” reminder that God Almighty, He is also the God who made a covenant with Israel (LORD). In…

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