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    The sweetest place on Earth is Hersheypark, and not just because of all the Hershey’s chocolate. It truly is a fun, family-friendly amusement park that is worth the two hour drive through rural Pennsylvania. Hersheypark started as a small retreat created by Milton Hershey for his factory workers. It was a small picnic site with a little pond where the workers could take a break from their job. This site sits between the Chocolate World building and the main entrance to Hersheypark with it’s

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    largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States, and the core of the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the country. Located in the Northeastern United States at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, Philadelphia is the economic and cultural center of the Delaware Valley. Popular nicknames for Philadelphia are Philly and The City of Brotherly Love. The city is the center of economic activity in Pennsylvania, and is home to the Philadelphia

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    Since World War II, Pittsburgh has transitioned from a manufacturing town to one of health, education, and technology. It has been used as an example of how rust belt cities can come back after a major loss of industry. Not only was the economy able to deal with the blow of the loss of steel, but also the culture and quality of life was able to improve when things looked bleak. Evidence of this is visible in the innovative building use, use of public land, and public amenities. In the time after

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    Milton Snavely Hershey, born to Veronica and Henry Hershey, on September 13, 1857, grew up speaking Pennsylvania Dutch language. Milton was expected to help with the family farm, like many other young children of that time. He had a four-year apprenticeship as a teenager and because of his early work experience, Milton learned early on of the value of hard work and perseverance. In 1871, Milton Hershey left school for good and was apprenticed to a local printer who published a German-English newspaper

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    settled in New Jersey and Pennsylvania in colonial times. The history surrounding the establishment and growth of the Quaker colonies of West Jersey and Pennsylvania will be discussed. William Penn’s efforts in establishing the colonies of West Jersey and Pennsylvania were paramount to Quakers immigrating to America. John Fenwick also played a major role in founding the colony of West Jersey, which is now known as New Jersey and the later immigration of Quakers to Pennsylvania. The abolitionist efforts

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    Fred Rogers and the Disney princesses have a unique similarity in that they both employ an overt sense of self-esteem in children, which negatively impacts that child’s future. Mr. Rogers, through his television show, has made kids believe that they are special for just being who they are. A similar idea is also true regarding Disney princesses, in that the little girls who emulate them believe that life should be lived as a fairy tale. As children grow up, they are very easily influenced by what

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    All children become an adult at some point in their lives. The transition between high school and college exemplifies this transition. Yet few of these students feel prepared for the challenge that is adult life. After living with their parents for 17-18 years, the move away from home and getting saddled with a plethora of responsibilities can be jolting. William Allen has many graduation requirements, but an Independent Living class is not one of them. This needs to change. High School ought to

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    SOCIAL MEDIA!!!! DIGITAL MARKETING!!! CONTENT MARKETING!!! Every business hears those terms being bandied about every day. They are made to feel less than and that their business will go under if they are not on the cutting edge of whatever is happening in digital. The reality is, there is some truth to it, but not in the way you think. Digital and Social Media are just tools. Yes tools, like a hammer Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest is a tool, like a drill is a tool, like a great knife

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    The product that we have chosen is Kisses by Hershey’s. Before entering the main topic, here is a little history of Hershey’s. Hershey’s was founded by Milton S. Hershey. It is known as the largest chocolate manufacturer in North America. The brand’s current vision is to provide high-quality Hershey’s products worldwide by continuing Milton Hershey’s legacy. Other than that, the company provides Hershey’s products in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner. According to the Hershey’s vision

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    Recent times have shown an exponential growth in terms of innovation and technology. Because of this it is vital that we examine the importance of social media in the way we maintain and create relationships, and how that has affected how happy we are. In this paper I will be arguing that the use of technology is necessary in order to sufficiently maintain and create better relationships which increase our overall level of happiness. Relationships are the key to our happiness. According to psychologist

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