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    care. I just snapped, and made a mistake. I just want to know that he is recovering.” “Well Parker, I have been through something kinda close to that. I mean, I could tell you my story and see if that helps ease your guilt?” “I have not been able to sleep since it happened. I can not live with myself.” And thus the story begins. It was a cold October night, a couple days before Halloween, in the year 1999. Jason was in the perch of his window leaning against the glass reading a book, when he heard

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    Tupac Shakur Multi-Platinum selling rapper and actor Tupac Shakur was born on June 16, 1971 and died on September 13, 1996 at the young age of 25. His legacy lives on even 19 years past his death. He continues to be known as one of the best MCs (Master of Ceremonies) of all time. Tupac was born Lesane Parish Crooks, but his mother changed his name by the time he was two. Tupac was named after an Inca Emperor who fought against Spanish Settlers; Shakur was his step father’s last name (The Life and

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    The United States of America have long been known as the Land of the Free and the home of the American Dream. From a small colony seeking freedom to the world’s melting pot, America has been a welcoming home to many reformers and innovators and visionaries and common people looking for a place to turn their dream into reality. This romantic notion has historically defined America, but it is not the truth. America’s truth is slavery and bloodshed and death and poverty caused by confusion and hatred

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    incredibly versatile writer not only of detective fiction but also of science fiction and fantasy, horror, historical fiction, political tomes and polemics” (Womack 1-2). Doyle became an amazing author. He wrote “twenty-one novels and over 150 short stories. He also published nonfiction, essays, articles, memoirs

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    wealthy through the labor of the working class. Published in 1848 and 1854 respectively, Karl Marx’s The Communist Manifesto and Charles Dickens’ Hard Times both comment on these troubles. While Hard Times is a novel which tells a story and The Communist Manifesto is a short publication which tries to bring about social change, both writings offer a sharp critique of the class antagonism brought about by capitalism at the height of the Industrial

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    traffic to and from the megalopolis (Wilson, 2014) The Township has been known to be a main transportation center for automobiles, trains, light rails, and cargo ships, nevertheless, boats and cargo ships continue pass through the Delaware River’s banks at Bristol Township and passenger and

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    Ancient Egypt New Kingdom

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    Valley of the Kings in Thebes. These tombs were later the target of looters who raided the lavish burial items and jewelry. The Valley of the Kings was the burial site of Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom, it is located on the west bank of the Nile, the life blood of Egypt. The Valley of the Kings is considered a World Heritage Site, and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world boasting hundreds of tombs and temples. Most of these locations have been looted, however

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    Abstract According to the United States Department of Justice reports, each year nearly 800,000 children are claimed to be missing. This shows that each day, over 2,000 children are reported missing. Kidnappings occur for a variety of reasons, and at the hands of many different people (“Children Exploitation and Obscenity Section”, n.d.). For example, the United States Department of Justice claims that 203,000 children are kidnapped by family members annually, while 58,200 are abducted by individuals

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    Rational Decision Making and its Effect on Crime Causation Most, if not all Americans, are familiar with the story of Batman and his alter ego Bruce Wayne. As a small child Bruce 's parents were brutally gunned down in front of him prompting him to don the cape and mask to rid Gotham city of injustice. In the 2005 movie adaptation starring Christian Bale, Batman is asked why he so selflessly protects the city. He replies, “It 's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” I believe

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    From the Desk of: Natasha Duncan Date: 2-17-2025 Title: Group Formation A message to myself… This is a message that desperately requires your utmost divided attention, and it will most likely not be the only one that you may write concerning the state of affairs that plagues us. As you may know, issues have risen, and they are not the ones to be taken lightly. …oh, who am I kidding myself? Let’s just get down to the point. I am Natasha Duncan, and right now, our worlds are facing a terrible

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