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    Many people would argue that society has become oblivious to the side effects of indulging in materialistic objects. Although Ray Bradbury wrote the story “The Veldt” over 50 years ago, he discusses this timeless issue of people caring more for materialistic objects than each other. In Bradbury’s short story “The Veldt”, the children in the family, Wendy and Peter, have relied on the technological objects they have too much, and will do anything to keep them despite being told no by their parents

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    States, and has an annual flood damage average of more than $133 million dollars (Bucknell.edu, 2015). Hence, due to the proximity of the town of New Cumberland and Cumberland County to the Susquehanna River, flooding is likely to adversely impact my community. In response to a trauma or disaster preparedness, Cumberland County has a Level III hospital, Carlisle Regional Medical Center, and a Level II Trauma Center, Geisinger Holy Spirit located in East Pennsboro Township. Currently, there are 15 Level

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    health care plan (“Hudson County community,” 2007). Overall, the Hudson county community health improvement plan was well conceived and from the research sources used for the analysis of the issues facing the county, much work, and dedication went into producing the action plan for a healthier Hudson County. An action plan that included goals, strategy, outcome objectives for 2010 and the action plan process for the most critical health care issues facing the Hudson county in New Jersey. Updates

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    The majestic mountain towers over the Washington state landscape and can be visible from most vantage point in the Seattle metro area. See the main Seattle page here. Mt. Rainier is an active volcano that is always topped with snow. It has 26 main glaciers - the most on any mountain in the lower 48 US states. It is more than 14 thousand feet high and spawns 6 major rivers and many waterfalls. The national park around the mountain was established in 1899 as the fifth national park in the United

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    was sometimes difficult to force myself to sit down and write. I read Murder and Mayhem in Clinton County, Iowa, a book published by the Clinton County historical museum which includes a compilation of all newspaper articles covering both solved and unsolved murders from the area dating back to the mid-1800s. The case of Homer and Rosela Brownfield is one of many unsolved murders in my home county. The Brownfield murders made headlines as far away as Ohio; these reports sensationalized the crime

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    to an RN. I soon realized that an RN wasn’t for me and the only reason I swapped to that was because of the money and not the enjoyment, so I changed back to becoming a teacher. The geographic location I wish to work in is right here in Laurens county. If possible I would love to be able to work at South West Laurens Elementary School because its right in my home town Rentz. Because I don’t plan on leaving Rentz when I move out from my parents’ house. I just like living out in the country cause

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    Have you been in a stage in your life that leaves not only you but your children as well on the street with nowhere to go? If you’re family is not making enough money and you need assistance from the government, Public Housing may be the thing you need. Public housing are homes that are owned by the government and in some cases by private landlords who give low income citizens a home. Public Housing was created in between the nineteenth and twentieth century in hopes to decrease poverty rates from

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    Community Profile Location Princeton is a community in Collin County Texas that is experiencing expeditious growth. Located approximately 30 miles north of Dallas, Princeton borders on the east Farmersville and on the west McKinney, #3 on the U.S. Census Bureau’s list of the 15 fastest-growing large cities in the country. Its main business district is located along State Highway 380 corridor. With development underway for a new 107 acre business park off the corridor. Growth Princeton’s growth

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    The Geography of Ellensburg The Pacific Northwest has an amazing landscape throughout several states. I’m from the great state of Washington, and my hometown of Ellensburg, Washington has a lot to offer. Ellensburg is located in Kittitas county near the Yakima river, and Wilson Creek. Ellensburg has a lot to offer, from the First National Bank of Ellensburg and the Ellensburg Hook & Ladder Company being built in 1883 (City of Ellensburg, nd). There is the beautiful Central Washington University

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    Born in New Albany, Mississippi on Sept. 25th, 1897, Faulkner is one of America’s most celebrated novelist, poet, and short story writer. In contrast to the minimalistic style of his contemporaries, Faulkner often employed “stream of consciousness” into his work and wrote highly emotional, complex, and almost grotesque stories. As I Lay Dying, however, was one of Faulkner’s extreme pieces of literature. Through presenting the stories in the voices of fifteen unique characters, Faulkner was able to

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