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    There are several types of bad statistics that can be seen when looking at statistical data. According to the video “Don’t be fooled by bad statistics” (2010)‚ there are three basic types of bad data consisting of poorly collected data‚ leading questions‚ and misuse of center. Poorly collected data can produce misleading results. For example‚ when a publishing company conducted a phone survey of popular magazines but did so during business hours when stay at home moms were most likely to participate

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    Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Gays in the Military Edward McIntosh D01644587 There will always be strong feelings and debates concerning the topic of homosexuals serving in the United State Military. One thing is certain‚ things have changed. Is it for better or worse? That is up for the individual to decide. Don’t Ask‚ Don’t Tell is the name for the former official U.S. policy (1993–2011) regarding the service of homosexuals in the military. The term was coined after Pres. Clinton in 1993 signed a

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    Monster Cookie Recipe 1 cup softened butter. 3 cups of creamy peanut butter. 2.5 cups brown sugar. 2 cups white sugar. 6 eggs. 1.5 tsp vanilla. 1.5 tsp corn syrup. 9 cups of instant rolled oats. 1 pkg chocolate chips. I pkg m&m baking chips. 4 tsp baking soda. Preheat oven to 350. In a very large bowl beat together butter‚ peanut butter‚ brown sugar‚ sugar‚ eggs‚ vanilla and corn syrup. Stir in rest of ingredients ( the last four listed ). Drop by TBSP onto cookie sheet. Bake about 12 min ( I

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    On the Subject Of the Human Mind and Relationships As a general rule of life‚ humans simply cannot go without being judged or thought about in an opinionated way. Once a man named Theodore Seuss Geisel said‚ “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those matter don’t mind”. At a first glance the quote might be small and obvious‚ but when dissected it has a enormous meaning. The quote gives way to the idea that people who don’t like you can be ignored while people

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    Don’t Let the Scissors Cut You The tone of the memoir Running with Scissors is best epitomized by a single quote from the book: “The problem with not having anybody to tell you what to do‚ I understood‚ is that there was nobody to tell you what not to do.” (264) The author‚ Augusten Burroughs‚ throughout the novel‚ wasn’t sure if his life was the one he wanted‚ which he expressed through his persistently negative and casual diction‚ his hard to follow chronological organization‚ and his highly expressive

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    It was just an ordinary day. Vladimir and Estragon were on their way to their traditional spot near the barren tree‚ as they always do‚ when they saw something different‚ something that was not there the previous day. This foreign object was a boom box. Neither Vladimir nor Estragon knew what a boom box was so they were immediately enthralled. They started to fumble with the buttons and dial. The fact that music came out of this box was just so fascinating! All of a sudden‚ the song “Don’t Stop Believing”

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    This is written in response the article: Don’t Blame Me! The New "Culture of Victimization" By: John J. Macionis Written response by T.J. Carter The fact is that they’re dead. Dwelling on the past and saying that someone owed you something because my ancestors owned your ancestors is pointless. We should respect them by learning from their mistakes. It is in the human nature to sustain yourself and to watch out after your own survival‚ but‚ some people take this basic instinct too far.

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    The essay that caught my interest is "Don’t Blame the Eater" because this relates to almost every child in the United States. We as adults need to educate ourselves and the next generation. Fast food is a growing industry and it’s not going anywhere. Picking up McDonald’s is an easy solution because we don’t have to cook‚ but the risk factor is very dangerous. Children don’t care about the health issues they care about the taste. Fast food is very addicting and children end up depending on these

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    There is absolutely no doubt‚ the Circular Quay in Sydney has played host to a larger number of smiling sailors than any other destination in the entire Asia-Pacific region. In 2015 alone‚ there was a 14 per cent increase in passengers taking long-haul vacations to the high seas; making Australia the world’s third largest hub for passionate sailors. Along with this growth‚ cruises from Sydney have metamorphosed from offering the routine hammy stage shows and buffet. These days‚ a good cruise can

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    today‚ Teena was doing a unique thing that she was not supposed to do.  Pretending as a nature boy‚ Teena lost her life when she was 20 years old.  Director Kimberly was so curious about Teena’s life‚ that was why Kimberly inquired into Teena’s life to get more ideas and details before she made this movie.  Jamie also states the process how Kimberly found more elaboration for the movie.  Jamie writes‚ “Peirce was so moved that she knew she had to tell the story on film. So she went to Falls City to research

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