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    Two American Indian Stories From Marxist ’s Perspective “Roma and Julie: Indians in Duality” by Barney Bush and “Looking for Hiawatha” by Andrew Connors are two short stories selected from “Blue Dawn‚ Red Earth‚” a collection of contemporary Native Indians literatures (Trafzer). Bush is a Shawnee who grew up in Karber’s Ridge in Hardin County‚ Illinois (Bush). Connors is a Bad River Ojibwe from Wisconsin (Trafzer). In both of these stories‚ the theme of Western cultural

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    deal with loans and debt. So is the price of college worth it? Many people say college is expensive even though‚ sometimes it is but when students go to college they are more likely to be employed because they have a degree. Both sides have pros and cons. Many people think college is monolithic or it turns people average. Colleges aren’t and don’t turn students average‚ colleges prepare students for the world is what one view says. Is college worth the price? Are we being tricked? “Mom-and-pop” trade

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    Birds in Macbeth

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    exist throughout the play in numerous motifs and symbols‚ including birds. What birds represent in literature varies; they can mean a journey‚ freedom‚ positive omen‚ and everything humans quest to understand. In Macbeth they can mean different things depending on the kind of bird‚ one sees less menacing birds appear around the mention of children‚ and birds of prey are referred to around the time of bad tidings. Although birds may be interpreted as symbols of freedom and innocence‚ their roles in

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    The Butcher Bird

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    People often have a desire or need for power and control‚ the way people go about to achieve this determines if they are successful. In the short story "Butcher Bird" written by Wallace Stegner‚ Mr. Garfield won the respect of his peers by engaging in the conversation and acting polite and courteous to his wife and guests. On the other hand Harry lost his power and control by being negative‚ stubborn and cruel. Not only did Harry lose the respect of his peers he also lost respect from his son. Individuals

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    Kakapo Bird

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    The Kakapo‚ also known as the owl parrot is native to New Zealand and is absolutely fascinating in many unique ways. It weighs on average‚ 8 pounds and is known as a flightless bird‚ traveling mainly along the forest floors. It is known for using a braking system called parachuting in lieu of flying‚ its large beak is perfect for climbing trees and its large wings are perfect for gliding from tree to tree. The Kakapo is largely nocturnal which lends to its nickname the owl parrot and uses its unique

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    Bird Watching

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    The Study of Birds and Bird Watching Information Running Head: BIRDS AND BIRD WATCHING Abstract In this research paper about birds and bird watching it includes the learning of what exactly bird watching is‚ the best places to bird watch in the world‚ where to find birds for bird watching‚ the greatest time of year (seasons)‚ as well as the worst time to consider bird watching‚ the many diverse species of birds that you might see at the various different bird watching locations in the

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    In My Hands

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    “In my hands”‚ that’s what I’m going to do I tell myself‚ I’m taking this matter into my own hands. I can’t do it anymore; I can’t pretend this isn’t happening. Not anymore. All at once it hits me like a rock to the face‚ gut and heart. I hear his voice again‚ I start to quiver I want to run and hide but I know that won’t work‚ he will find me. He always finds me. Should I scream? What do I do? If I don’t go he will beat me‚ and I don’t want to hurt any more than I have to. “I’m coming

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    Bird Flu

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    Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) An influenza pandemic is a global outbreak of disease that occurs when a new influenza A virus appears or "emerges" in the human population‚ causes serious illness‚ and then spreads easily from person to person worldwide. Pandemics are different from seasonal outbreaks or "epidemics" of influenza. Seasonal outbreaks are caused by subtypes of influenza viruses that are already in existence among people‚ whereas pandemic outbreaks are caused by new subtypes or by subtypes

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    The Phoenix Bird

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    The Phoenix Bird Name: Date: Block: Teacher: The phoenix bird is sometimes heard about and referenced in mythology‚ and even popular movies today like Harry Potter. But some don’t know its origin‚ and ancient mythological background. It starts with its symbolism. The Phoenix symbolizes rebirth‚ especially of the sun‚ and has alternatives in European‚ Central American‚ Egyptian and Asian cultures. In the 19th century‚ Hans Christian Anderson wrote a story about the phoenix. Edith Nesbit

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    Fitcher's Bird

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    In the fairytale Fitcher’s Bird‚ a sorcerer disguises himself as an old beggar and kidnaps beautiful girls. One day‚ the sorcerer discovers a house with a man who has three beautiful daughters. After kidnapping the eldest daughter‚ the sorcerer tests her fidelity and obedience by handing her an egg and a set of keys. The daughter is allowed to explore the house‚ but she is forbidden to enter one room of the house or lose the egg. The eldest daughter succumbs to her curiosity and enters the room that

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