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    California, I have found it, according to their state motto. A land plentiful in beauty. The north houses massive fields, ideal for harvesting the fruit of the vine. The middle of the state contains a massive hub for immigrants, a bridge made of gold, and buildings widespread. Down south there is an odd combination of Hollywood stars that own ten million dollar houses, while at the same time, only 80 miles south lies an area with a large Hispanic influence. Imagine multiple cultures encapsulated

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    The movie Beasts of the Southern Wild takes place in a community called the bathtub, a piece of land located on the back side of the levee on the Mississippi river. The main character, Hush puppy, is a little girl who lives by herself but she spends her time with her father. Throughout the movie, there are many talks about the mother that is in not in the picture. The father said that the mother ran away from the community to live a better life because she did not want to experience the harsh conditions

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    It is apparent that the Southern Kingdom would have to face God’s judgment. The northern kingdom of Israel was destroyed by Assyria because of the sins and idolatries. Assyria tries to destroy Judah as well, but because of God’s intervention, the Assyrian army is slaughtered by an angel before they can enter Jerusalem. King, Hezekiah the righteous king who is supposed to have been one of Judah's very best rule survives. When he became ill and was told by an angel he was going to die the cried and

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    Her parents were Arthur Keller and Kate Adams Keller.American Foundation for the Blind, 2016 Arthur Keller retired as a captain in the Confederate Army and became the editor of the North Alabamian.Nielsen, K. E. (2007). The Southern Ties of Helen Keller. The Journal of Southern History, 73(4), 783. doi:10.2307/27649568 Kate Adams Keller grew up in Memphis and cared for the young Helen when she became seriously sick at 19 months old, leaving Helen deaf and blind.American Foundation for the Blind, 2016

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    Southern California is a great example of the diversity brought by the mixing pot affect America is known for. In result of its reputation for an abundance of opportunities of success, it is populated with individuals from many backgrounds and classes. The North Hollywood and Los Angeles area is no exception and this is clearly demonstrated in the cities along the Redline and Gold line tram system. Each stop has its own atmosphere, often reflecting its locals as well as tourist purposes. A sense

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    After the meal, people go to Midnight Mass service. When they return from Mass , they might have a slice of Italian Christmas cake named Panettone if it's cold. A popular tradition is to have the feast of the seven fishes, and it has it's root in Southern Italy. Some common fish eaten were Baccala, Clams, Calamari, Sardines, and Eel. Epiphany was an important part of the Christmas celebrations in Italy. It was the main day for present giving. Children believe that on Epiphany night, an old lady named

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    Portugal and Greece combined” (Weissmann). Italy’s debt is bigger than three major countries in Europe debts combined. Northern Italy is doing a lot better than the Southern parts of Italy. “According to the Bank of Italy, GDP per person is more than 40% lower in the south than in the centre and north” (“Six Things Wrong”). Southern Italy has a lot more troubles than northern italy and it shows in the GDP per person. Even though the problems are mainly concentrated in one part of Italy the effects

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    In discussing the various differences between Biblical slavery and Southern slavery, Grimke points out about treatment of slave families in comparison to non-slave families, asking, “But do the fathers of the South ever sell their daughters?” (Grimke, 1836, p5). This somewhat rhetorical question induces an instinctive condemnation of Southern authority figures in the readers. She actually uses this question to build up to a more pointed question for the

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    such as hidden secrets, love lost, love and death, young, beauty, macabre eroticism, etc. This literature exposes subjects such as suicide, murder, and incest. “A Rose for Emily”, by William Faulkner and “Annabel Lee” by Poe is representative of the Southern Gothic so tires side the themes of death, love lost, and murder are present in it. There are many elements that represent Gothic nature of the stories: their house, the poison Emily bought, characteristic description, and finally the ending. Faulkner’s

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    Being clean, and hydrated are things that are important , but they all need water, what if you do not have that water. Some towns in California are affected by the drought more intensely than others. A town in southern California called Porterville has no water left , causing citizens to go without showering for months at a time, or doing the simple everyday things that include water. The demand of this issue would decrease if the government were to take control the water supplies. Consequently

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