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    I’m admittedly still a big kid at heart so this scavenger hunt was a fun one. Here are three shows I’d watch (and maybe still watch right now). 1. Yo-Kai Watch- Yo-Kai Watch is about a young boy named Nate who discovers a watch which allows him to communicate‚ befriend and even battle ghosts‚ also known as Yo-Kai! It’s up to Nate to discover the mischievous Yo-Kai who are haunting people and the source of everyday problems like: poor cell phone reception and even over the top flatulence! Obviously

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    wonderfully well written essay about the world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell playing his heart out to thousands of oblivious commuters in a D.C subway while disguised as a homeless man. This essay is the main attraction of the book and even serves as its namesake. Weingarten’s writing style and the situation of the essay makes the reading humorous and lighthearted but the underlying implication of the story is rather depressing. Weingarten seems to subtly imply that the fine arts are not recognized and admired

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    prospective students. They didn’t give us canned responses‚ or answer from a script; instead they gave thoughtful and concise answers that showed what Marquette is all about. Marquette’s prestigious engineering department‚ academic excellence‚ and famed namesake all led me to want to attend more than any other school. I’ve wanted to attend a prestigious college since my sophomore year of high school. Since the number of excellent universities in the U.S. is overwhelming‚ my first step in finding a school

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    The Pearl Literary Analysis Wallid Soukaki 8R Introduction/Thesis Statement: Kino Paragraph 1: Kino is an individual that knows the value of knowledge. Since he knows‚ he values it so much. Kino knows that the only way out of being the inferior group in his fishing village is to get educated. According to page 26 of The Pearl‚ ‘“My son will read and open the books‚ and my son will write and will know writing. And my son will make numbers‚ and these things will make us free because he will

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    epic encompasses many unique qualities of which are both consistent and concurrent with the authors style and manner of writing. Homer’s The Odyssey is a prime example of an epic with a well-developed epic hero. In this case‚ the hero is the epic’s namesake‚ Odysseus. Odysseus is undoubtedly the hero of this great epic; however‚ some have posed doubts as to whether he is deserving of such a noble and eminent title. Odysseus has the poorest fortune and throughout his journey he encounters many dangers

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    I. Introduction A. Background of the Study The study is conducted in order to test the possibility of using amorseco or love grass seeds as a source of flour and to compare the quality of baked products from amorseco flour to those produced from commercial flour in terms of taste‚ texture and smell. B. Statement of the Problem The problem studied is the possibility of having the amorseco seeds as a source of flour. The scientific question answered was: “Can the amorseco seeds produce

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    execute these men‚ who are family to many here‚ we are no better than the Thirty Tyrants who killed 1‚500 democrats out of hatred and fear. This decision would not be made with clear heads‚ but rather with vehement hate‚ not with wise council‚ like the namesake of our city‚ but with a lust for blood and revenge. This is not how our polis should operate‚ because when our passions are involved‚ can anyone disagree that our decisions will not be just‚ but rather they will be biased while fueled by blind

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    The Reverend Sylvester Graham 1) Lived between July 5‚ 1794 – September 11‚ 1851 2) was an American and an early advocate of dietary reform in the United States 3) Sylvester Graham was ordained in 1826 as a Presbyterian minister. 4) What criticism of American society did the individual have? a) was most notable for his emphasis on vegetarianism and the temperance movement‚ anti-masturbation‚ as well as dietary habits. 5) What methods did the person use to improve American

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    Greatness is an umbrella term that can hold several different meanings and interpretations. In the case of Alexander the Great‚ it has a very specific meaning that reflects upon the achievements and success of his life time‚ despite the many character flaws and failings he undoubtedly possessed. Alexander the Great definitely deserves this appellation for three main reasons. Firstly‚ he conquered an incredibly vast area for his young age and lack of experience; secondly he left his mark on society

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    NO FLY ZONE A senator of capitol hill‚ and decorated war hero‚ gives the order to shoot down a private plane. This has been the third violation over the Capitol within a month "This has got to stop! I’ve had it with these crazies making a circus of this place... Well here’s the price of the ticket. Shoot the damn thing down... an example has got to be made” To his horror and regret‚ it is piloted by his precocious grandson. A child of 12‚ who has taken the plane up‚ with intent of surprising

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