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    the most advanced ship of its time during the “Age of Sail”. It included three masts, eighteen sails, tactically placed canons, lifeboats, and anchors. While the U.S. were launching this vessel, Great Britain was rapidly advancing their technology into a steel and steam navy. The Napoleonic Wars left Great Britain as the most powerful naval country in the world. No two of their rivals combined came even close to competing with the Royal Navy. With that, the United States Navy was inspired as well

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    Maya Angelou: Hope into Art Essay

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    compassion and love. In the endless war against weakness and despair, these are the bright rally flags of hope and of emulation. I hold that a writer who does not passionately believe in the perfectability of man has no dedication nor any membership in literature. (Steinbeck 1)

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    The cost of IU can vary depending on if you are from in state or out of state. Out of state tuition and expenses are usually more expensive. In state tuition and expenses are usually less expensive. In state tuition costs $24,538 for the cost of attendance. The cost are broken down into several categories. Tuition and fees at IU cost $10,388, room and board cost $9,794, and books and supplies cost $1,230. These cost are just the direct cost of going to IU. There are also transportation which costs

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    Teachers are supposed to be dedicated individuals, devoted to giving more than they receive. Teaching is an unsung “profession.” “Public servants” are expected to go the extra yard, tutor “students” after school to prep them to pass standardized tests, and “voluntarily” agree to do other activities like chaperone a school dance, organize a school assembly, give an in-school workshop or plan and moderate a spelling bee for gratis. Twenty-eight times during my teaching career I accompanied eighth

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    from the hospital to the bus terminal and caught a bus to Wilkes-Barre. For some reason, the whole idea of Lori spending another holiday with the Walking Haystack didn't seem to bother me as much as it had in the past. My six weeks on the Surgery rotation was a unique adventure, and I couldn't wait to share my latest collection of true life experiences with my father. No matter how my life was going, he always managed to make things seem better. It

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    Essay on The Church of Scientology

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    “I'd like to start a religion. That's where the money is.” L Ron Hubbard The Church of Scientology began in the year 1953 and is one of the world's newest religions. In this essay I will address three questions: Who was L Ron Hubbard? What is the doctrine of Scientology? How does Scientology qualify as a religion? Lafayette Ronald Hubbard was born on March 13, 1911 in the town of Tilden, Nebraska and died on January 24, 1986. His nickname growing up was “Flash,” but later in life

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    amusement park, rides and games. There was also a Go-Kart riding place for families to just ride around the track laughing and smiling. After moving away from Beaumont, I moved into bigger cities where I saw family fun on a greater level. Visiting six Flags in Atlanta introduced me to plenty of fun, excitement, and amusement on a grand scale. We want to bring that same kind of family oriented fun, love, and excitement to the city of Beaumont. We will have some of the latest technology in the Family

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    noticed the silhouette of a man about six foot four and ten feet away, staring at you through the crowd. You’re still mesmerized by the beautiful fireworks to pay attention when I say “We should go. Curfew is in a few minutes and we have a long way back. We have to head back before the crowd goes.” “Why aren’t you just enjoying this? You have to stop worrying all of the time and just enjoy yourself. I mean, seriously, look at how beautiful this is.” “Yes, its great. Can we go now?” You looked at

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    Women During World War II

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    Drew Hormell HIST 2060 Marilyn Miller Women in World War II Introduction Before World War II, women were the ones customarily responsible for taking care of their houses and children. Typically, they were not allowed to pursue their dreams of having a career in the field of their choosing. It wasn’t until the start of World War II that women were allowed to venture outside of their homes and housekeeping tasks to explore a whole new world of opportunities created by wartime efforts. Women were

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    Leeba Freund Mrs. Cohen Jewish History December 17, 2010 Sephardic Jewish Pirates & the Caribbean Connection If you plan on touring the island of Jamaica, you may be interested in visiting the oldest Jewish cemetery, Hunt’s Bay cemetery, near Kingston. Kingston has a Jewish community dating back to the 1600s. What you will find in this cemetery may astonish you: typical Jewish gravestones with a Hebrew inscription. But that is not the unusual part; in the corner of some gravestones

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