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    mxnclksjfo The Holocaust was one of the twentieth century’s greatest tragedy that left a mark of tragic and horror to all Jews. The tragedy began at January 30th‚ 1933 and ended at May 8th‚ 1945‚ when the war in Europe ended. Millions of people died during the Holocaust‚ some were killed by machine guns‚ gas chambers‚ getting burned‚ while others died due to starvation‚ abuse and diseases. Adolf Hitler‚ the leader of Nazi Germany‚ was a heartless and uncaring man. He was born on April 20‚ 1889 in

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    Human Nature’s Greatest Falls In life‚ everyone chooses between good and evil‚ but whichever is chosen may change due to the development of how certain people react from different situations. When surrounded by many kids of similar age and no parents‚ some boys in Lord of the Flies change from good to evil as they grow on the island. The evil that they show is not necessarily what boys of young age are usually showing‚ nor is it what most adults can even think of doing. In Lord of the Flies‚ William

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    Sudol College Essay 11/8/12 My Greatest Influence Today‚ I look back on all the wonderful memories of my childhood‚ and all of the memories my mother and I share. I remember always going out to shop‚ play games‚ and watch movies with her. We always used to watch the movie “Enough” by Jennifer Lopez because the movie’s storyline is similar to my mother’s life. About five years ago‚ I had asked my mother why my father was not around and why I had only seen him once in the previous

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    Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln‚ america’s greatest president‚ his legacy will never be forgotten. Abraham lincoln became president during the breaking point of our country making it even more challenging‚ as he had just became president a few days before. The union (the north) did the right thing by going to war with the confederates. It helped save our country to what it is today. On February 12‚ 1809 Abraham was born in a one room log cabin the floor as earth and their one bed made out of hay

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    Your name: Shannon Crawford Date: April 24‚ 2013 1. Cite the case (e.g.‚ Jones v. Smith‚ 231 P.2d 456 (Nev. 1996): Riley v. Standard Oil of New York‚ 132 N.E. 97 (N.Y. 1921) 2. State the facts of the case: Million acting as chauffer is told to drive company vehicle 2.5 miles to pick up paint and return to the mill. Million picks up the paint‚ sees scrap wood that his sister had mentioned she needed. After passing the mill‚ Million continues

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    Upon hearing that this topic was about heroes‚ my mind became flooded with ideas and concepts. Family members‚ historical figures and celebrities had all come to mind. However‚ this person was the first name that came to mind. This man‚ depending on your prospective‚ is either a hero or a villain. To many‚ he and his qualities are basically the definition of a hero. He has a no-quit attitude‚ a passion‚ and a fire in his heart. He has the heart and soul of a true warrior and champion. He has never

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    My Greatest Influence When I started middle school‚ my older brother had influenced me the most he helped me when I was nervous‚ helped me with any homework or anything from school that I didn’t understand‚ and he’s helped me when I was too scared to speak in front of the class. Through the years many people have greatly influenced me‚ but one person in particular has influenced me the most‚ and that person is my older brother. Because my old brother helped me when I started middle school‚ prepared

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    For hundreds of years‚ it was presidents that led the United States to success. Presidents are the leaders in military as well as in the government. They help to make important political and economical decisions. If it wasn’t for ppresidents‚ this country would not be were it is today. There have been many strong presidents‚ but there have also been some weak ones. There is one president however‚ that I think was the strongest‚ that is Abraham Lincoln. Using the three stories provided‚ The Great

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    more‚ and one you will not soon forget. Some would argue this film as the greatest of its era‚ but it is very possibly the greatest movie of all time. This movie is known as The Shawshank Redemption. Out of the multiple reasons why this film is the greatest of all time‚ three in particular come to mind. The first and probably most convincing reason why this movie is the best ever is the fact that it was nominated for seven Oscars. Another very important reason is the nearly perfect

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    The book‚ The Greatest‚ is about Cassius Clay‚ better known as Muhammad Ali‚ was known mostly for his career in the ring where he posted a 56-5 record throughout his career (37 by KO). The side of Mr. Ali that most people may not know is his political side‚ and what he went through as a child. He was raised in Louisville‚ Kentucky by his father and mother‚ Cassius Sr. and Odessa Clay. Mr. Ali was highly influenced by segregation‚ and so was his younger brother Rudolph. His boxing career started when

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