live and work in remote smuggling corridors are the most vulnerable. We are confronted with threats‚ damage & destruction of our property‚ theft‚ break-ins‚ and serious disruption of our necessary ranch work almost daily. Costs to ranch within 50 miles of the U.S./Mexico border are double and sometimes triple what it costs to operate elsewhere. We’re being driven out of business and away from our homesteads. Lethal violence is a daily menace we’re forced to live with‚ and the senseless murders of
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recognized breeds in the United States. The breed originated in approximately 1660. It started out as a cross between native horses of Spanish origin and English horses. By the late 17th century‚ these horses were being successfully raced over quarter-mile courses. This is where their name came from‚ due to the fact that they were outstandingly good at running this distance. The Quarter Horse was bred for performance and is known to have considerable Thoroughbred bloodlines throughout their breeding
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with a mother ship on the lighted surface of the moon. Due to mechanical difficulties however‚ our ship was forced to land at a spot 200 miles from the rendezvous point. During the re-entry and landing‚ much of the equipment aboard was damaged‚ and‚ since survival depends on reaching the mother ship‚ the most critical items available must be chosen for the 200 mile trip. Our group was able to salvage 15 items left intact and undamaged after landing. I need to rank these items according to their importance
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The Turn of the Screw by Henry James forms a Governess’s account of her ghostly encounters in a country house called Bly‚ whilst raising two orphaned children‚ Miles and Flora. The title‚ “The Turn of the Screw” is referenced twice during the novella‚ firstly‚ in the prologue in which Douglas states that‚ “If the child gives the effect another turn of the screw‚ what do you say to two children-?” The second occasion refers to Governess’s commitment to give more of her “ordinary human virtue” to protect
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something in me that has no words‚ but much emotion. The film was inspired by Lakota spiritual leader Jim Miller‚ who in the spring of 2005 had a dream in which he rode 330 miles on horseback. He eventually came to a riverbank in Mankato‚ Minn‚ where he saw 38 of his own ancestors hanged. He soon discovered that he had dreamed of the actual largest mass hanging in the United States‚ ordered by President Lincoln in 1862. The Dakota Wokiksuye Memorial Ride first undertaken December 10-26‚ 2008 and held at
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The main character Leonard Mead is made out to be a loner when in actual fact he’s a normal one‚ that gets accused for being a strange person. The city is taken over by technology however Mr Leonard is different. Mini essay. In “The Pedestrian” Ray Bradbury presents a unusual setting with an abundance of great imaginary
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illustrated the importance of strong military leadership and strategy‚ especially when facing overwhelming odds. The vast majority of information about the battle comes from writing of Herodotus. Although‚ he does provide valuable insight into the actual battle one also has to consider his biases when analyzing specifics details. This is particularly true because Herodotus was born after the battle and certainly could have added embellishments to promote his own agendas. It does appear that his basic
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Following too closely behind the truck was a breach of plaintiff’s duty in following the no tailgating law‚ thereby failing to exercise care for his own safety and that of other motorists. The posted speed limit is 55 miles per house plaintiff stated that he was riding 60 to 65 miles per hour which is well above the speed limit thereby constituting recklessness. People v. Caballes‚ November 20‚ 2003 a vehicle was pulled over by the police for speeding and tailgating. Though the defendant in this
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There’s no place like home doesn’t always apply to everyone. Some people are forced out of their beds in the morning while others are being forced out of their country. While we continue with our daily lives thousands of miles away people are leaving their homes to seek safety. I believe that we should help the refugees get to a better place. Not only should we help them‚ but we should also help them get their homeland back. In “title” by Laura King‚ she describes the tumultuous circumstances‚ these
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deciding what the most efficient route is. Driving from my house‚ to Hobbit Hill Too‚ then to Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) is 8.57 miles and in theory should take 17 minutes (Mapquest‚ n.d.). Going straight from my house to BMH traveling over the McTier Bridge is 8.42 miles and should also take 17 minutes while traveling over the Woods Bridge is 7.66 miles yet takes 19 minutes (Mapquest‚ n.d.). The Hobbit Hill Too and McTier route consist of only right hand turns whereas the Woods route has
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