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    In the award-winning film Apocalypse Now, Coppola explores the recurrent themes of civilization and war as a moral and political struggle. Through a series of episodes up the river, Coppola brings us through an intentional sensory journey where we as the audience is left with the ultimate unsettling aftertaste, witnessing the struggle of the protagonist. In the film, Coppola raises issues from the social-historical context of the Vietnam war, debunking myths of heroism and victory, tearing it down

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    Ethical Computing: Determining the Ethicacy of Copying Music or Software From Another Person or over the Internet Introduction The pervasive nature of the Internet has made the copying of music and software exceptionally easy, fast and for the most part, undetectable. The ubiquity of the Internet and the speed at which music and software can be copied is also changing the sociological and legal aspects of computing as well (De George, 2006). For the first time the availability of technology

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    The Film Platoon

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    With the eminence of American power overseas and its consequences for democracy, there has been a major concern and intrigue of Hollywood filmmakers in the past three to four decades on this issue, as well as on the Vietnam War. Many films capture essential historical truths as well as contradictory truths about the the inner workings of the Vietnam war and the war as a whole. There is lots of skepticism that arises throughout Fictional Motion pictures on the issue of a films evidence and the overall

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    Former Senator Jim Webb once said, “World War II brought the Greatest Generation together. Vietnam tore the Baby Boomers apart” (AARP). This can be seen as a greater metaphor for the novel The Things They Carried. This is especially prevalent when comparing relationships in the book. While all can agree that war is hell, it is Vietnam that really changed how war was seen through the eyes of the soldiers. In the novel, Curt Lemon represents the classic Greatest Generation attitude; his friendship

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    Breast Implants, Breast Augmentation, and American Culture Breast augmentation is rapidly becoming a common procedure among women in the United States. Shows detailing the surgery on TV station such as MTV and VH1 show mothers and their daughters getting implants together and teenage girls thrilled with their new 34-D chests. What most of these shows don't mention are the possible risks and painful recovery that come with the procedure. That breast implants are becoming more and more an accepted

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    Jennings 1 Tina Jennings K. McLane Government 2306 1 November 2016 Texas Parent PAC An interest group also known as a special interest group or a lobby is an organized group of individuals, organizations, or businesses who share a goal. The interest group forms an alliance in support of their cause to influence public policy and government officials in the group 's favor. The goal of the group could be focused on small group, such as the Japan Eraser Manufacturer 's Association; or the goal

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    the U.S. These drugs work by affecting eating behavior. Eating behavior is the result of a mixture of neurotransmitters. The link between serotonin and eating disorders was discovered in the early 1980's. The serotonin inhibitors include Lovan, Redux and phen-fen (Phentermine and Fenfluramine). Phen-fen is the drug combination currently recieving so much attention. Phentermine is similar to an amphetamine and it works to increase metabolic rate.

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    of panic attacks to which she is prescribed Xanax. Although she describes some anxiety is social events, more information is needed to provide an accurate diagnosis of any anxiety disorder. Also, a further exploration of the use of Xanax, Valium, Redux and alcohol is combination is necessary. Because it is unknown as to when the anxiety attacks started, an argument for Substance/Medication-induced Anxiety Disorder is unfitting. Still, it is argued that if her panic attacks started after the increase

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    The first effective policy to battle the prevalence of obesity in the United States would be to look at weight loss programs and diets. The dietary guidelines for Americans are recommendations of what Americans should strive do daily in order to lead a healthy, long life. Among these recommendations are eating a good assortment of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain products, consuming less saturated fat and sugar, eating sensible portion sizes, and doing at least thirty minutes of moderate exercise

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    China, after an economic boom and great success in rapidly expanding in their markets and manufacturing, has become the perfect opposite case example to the United States in recent times. China began its rise to a modern global economic power in the 1980s, but never once had any strong, well-enforced environmental regulations until 2013. As unregulated factory and automobile use increased, China’s rates of pollution quickly surpassed that of the United States, leaving China much more affected by

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