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    intervention strategies that work directly with the individuals and neighborhoods most at risk of gun violence.” I am going to propose (8) eight solutions that will reduce or halt gun violence in the state of Ohio. The first solution is the securing of firearms. Because Ohio is a state or access to weapon is easy. One must be sure that people are protected and trained to have licenses. This training must be compulsory for each person who wishes to own a firearm. Each year, firearms owners

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    Life is full of adventures and new experiences. After all, wisdom grows with both. But enough about this adventure we call life, this summer was like no other. I had new experiences and did new things. I did so many things this summer. But if I had to pick the best three highlights of my summer, they would be going to the carnival with my best friend, walking to McDonalds with my new summer friends. Last and foremost, school supply shopping. Funny enough one of the things that was the most fun was

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    Sojourner Truth Legend

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    Sojourner Truth is an American legend. She began life as a slave and ended her life as an outgoing speaker and free woman. Sojourner led a very disadvantage life but was able to rise above her hardships. Truth was a motivational speaker even though she was not able to read or write. Sojourner Truth continues to impact lives today through her works. Isabella Baumfree was born in 1797 in Ulster County, New York (Women in History). Isabella became widely known as Sojourner Truth. Sojourner’s parents

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    Every day millions of people in the world are making an impact and difference that should be recognized and honored. To continue, this is the reason why there are so many statues in the world, including in art museums, in libraries, and even on the campuses of colleges, to show forth the honor and respect people have towards them for making a difference in their lives. For instance, a campus statue represents a symbolism to an individual who has made an impact on the grounds of a college campus that

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    The upper Midwest is a region often viewed as unimportant or boring due to its seemingly endless plains and uneventful daily life. In her memoir, The Horizontal World, Debra Marquart challenges this view to show her fondness of the upper Midwest. By using techniques including juxtaposition, realism, and references to well-known people/works, Marquart effectively manipulates her audience to agree with her perception of the region. Juxtapositioning is typically used in a narrative to show multiple

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    Somewhere Among the Hills Among the Blue-Ridge Mountains in West Virginia, Seneca Rocks remains a place that values preservation of nature, its history, a family-oriented environment, and the safety and well-being of those who visit. I have visited Seneca Rocks at least three times in my 18 years and it is a very common place in my hometown, therefore, my personal experience helps me determine its values. “Seneca Rocks is a bare white sandstone sheet of rocks with sheer cliffs, towering 900 feet

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    decide which track program suites me best. There are a lot of different factors to consider, and after looking into many schools, I have my choices narrowed down to the Ohio State University or the University of Akron. If I had to make my decision right now, with all the information I have about the University of Akron and the Ohio State University, I would have to go with Akron. When considering colleges, the cost of tuition tends to be the elephant in the room. It’s no secret that a higher education

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    she changed her name to Sojourner Truth. Ms. Truth becomes a well know activist not only for women’s rights but as well for civils rights. As indicated by the National Historic Park in New York, "At the 1851 Women’s Rights Convention held in Akron, Ohio, Sojourner Truth delivered.… “Ain’t I a Woman?” (NPS.gov). The audience of the

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    Child Development Essay

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    The transition process is consistent with the Ohio Employment First Initiative that promotes competitive integrated employment for all individuals with disabilities whenever possible. The Employment First Initiative is a collaborative effort that includes the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), OOD and the County Boards of DD. When the student graduates or ends their school years, they

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    I grew up in Dayton Ohio where drugs and crime is very high. I watched the people I grew up with thrown in prison or murdered. At a young age I was moved around many different foster homes because my father was in prison and so was my mother. I was always told I was never going to amount to anything but be another street thug that ends up dead or in prison just as my family and friends. With all odds stacked against my success I decided to take a stance and be different. I’ve always wanted to give

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