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    The world has been subject to the benefits and detriments of many inventions. Nearly all inventions have been said to be “evil” or “unnecessary”‚ but do these assessments apply to the invention itself‚ or it’s possibly irresponsible use by those who have obtained it? It seems to me that anything‚ from nuclear power to a standard television set can be used in both a responsible and irresponsible manner. Science and technology both have made exponential leaps in the recent past‚ most of which have

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    for paper Could Genocide have been prevented? Introduction - The meaning of Genocide‚ and the impact it has on a single person and society. - Start out with a few interesting facts about the war in Bosnia - Information on the key players that were involved in the war and genocide - Talk about how the war began/ conflict of interest and religion in area. Thesis - Specifically state to the reader if there was U.N. intervention‚ could genocide have been avoided? - What were the reasons

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    Since freshman year‚ I have been a passionate advocate for our student body. When a food poisoning epidemic broke out on campus‚ I crafted the petition to demand better service from our food providers and better oversight from school administrators. It was unacceptable for the health of our peers to be compromised by consuming the food in our own cafeteria. Many of you agreed with me‚ and the petition got the support of 85% of our student body. Since then‚ the administration has been more proactive about

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    A Sport that has been played for decades. Football is among the greatest sports played in history. That’s why it’s called America’s game. However‚ in the past few years‚ the sport has become very dull and unentertaining. The NFL has implemented rules and regulations that have taken the excitement from the sport. Some changes that can counter that‚ and make things more interesting. Stop taking away celebrations out of the game‚ Add more contact (bring the sport back to a contact sport)‚ and stop calling

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    •Should Nixon have been impeached? The Watergate scandal was the first of its kind in United Stated history. The scandal created an uproar in the country between the people and most of all the government and the powers that be. President Nixon along with high ranking members of his staff at the time were have said to be involved in the stealing of equipment and cash and planting evidence on June of 1972. During this time some of Nixon’s high ranking staff were charged with being involved with

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    I have read many books this year‚ most of which are in the genres of non-fiction. Non- Fiction is by far‚ my favorite genre because I love learning about not only our country’s history but the world’s. Some books I found notable in the non-fiction genre‚ were “Manhunt” a compelling read about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. I found James L. Swanson’s book enjoyable because of its descriptive words‚ and the author’s deep knowledge and love for the subject. Another book by Mr. Swanson I find

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    billion people globally live in households with per capita incomes of under one dollar per day’‚ with ‘policymakers and practitioners who have been trying to improve the live of that billion facing an uphill battle.’(Murdoch‚1999‚p.1569); microfinance‚ and in particular micro-credit‚ has been key in the gradual alleviation of world poverty. This has been most apparent in the developing part of the world in countries such as Bangladesh (where Muhammed Yusuf founded the Grameen Bank)‚ Bolivia‚ Indonesia

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    MLK Argument Essay Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech was delivered on August 28‚ 1963. MLK’s dream was complete equality for African-Americans in all aspects of life. This dream has not become the reality in America today; however‚ great strides have been made towards equality for African-Americans and tremendous improvements have been made since Dr. King’s speech was delivered. Two men arrested for the same crime. Two court cases. Two trials and verdicts delivered with a decision

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    The Scariest Place I’ve Ever Been The scariest place I’ve ever been was Stewartsville Cemetery‚ located outside of Maxton‚ N.C. The night we decided to go was Friday 13th. My wife and I invited friends and family over to watch horror movies. While watching the movies we began to get pumped up and ready for a night out filled with fun and adventure‚ not realizing what I was getting myself into. We left home around 12:30 that morning‚ when we arrived at the cemetery I was hesitant about getting

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    I think the Civil War could not have been avoided because it seemed like the only way to stop the South from seceding from the Union. The South developed their wealth from the slaves that picked cotton and tobacco. They sold these crops to other countries who needed them and developed wealth from these other countries. If the North stopped this‚ the South would not be able to make as much money. The Dred Scott Decision was a deciding factor about the war. If Dred Scott had been admitted as a free

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