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    plastic every day. Plastics pollute the water; it takes four hundred and fifty years for plastic to decompose in the water. Also‚ many companies use plastic and people throw it into the waterways without knowing the consequences of it. Because water can float and be carried by the wind‚ it can cause unsuspecting harm to creatures hundreds of feet from where it was originally dumped. Such plastic waste includes bags‚ bottles‚ cups‚ and utensils. Plastic is literally around us all day long from the

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    Richard Dawkins’ begins the first chapter of his book‚ The Greatest Show on Earth‚ by expressing concern about schools not teaching evolution. He compares it to the lucrative idea of a school not allowing a Latin teacher to teach Roman history‚ or more realistically‚ schools not teaching the Holocaust. He explained that at first‚ it was a ridiculous feature of American education to not teach evolution‚ but now it has become somewhat of an epidemic spreading through Europe as well. Despite the idea

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    wears a mask to conceal their flaws‚ weaknesses‚ fears‚ and past mistakes. Everyone wears a mask to hide the fact that they’re human. Humans aren’t perfect; humans fuck up from time to time and sometimes‚ failure can lead to success. Failure can lead society to a different path‚ a brighter future. The wisest and most intelligent people are the ones that make mistakes and learn from them. You don’t truly know someone until you’ve fully gained their trust and convinced them to unveil who they really are

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    Victory Kamau Miss French U.S. History 24/01/2016 Lincoln Essay “The greatest measure of the 19th century was passed by corruption‚ aided and abetted by the purest man in the world”. This quote was said by Thaddeus Stephens‚ when he was with his African-American mistress after the debate (Lincoln). The quote illustrates Abraham Lincoln’s and others’ arm-twisting and political maneuvering in January 1865 to secure passing of the 13th Amendment‚ which‚ when ratified by three-quarters of the

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    After completing the StregthsQuest survey‚ I learned that my five greatest strengths are Harmony‚ Competition‚ Achiever‚ Includer‚ and Communication. Some of these strengths I had previously recognized as a strength‚ but a few were a surprise to me. Growing up‚ I was always a competitive person. I enjoyed the thrill of winning‚ whether it be in a team effort or individual effort. Also‚ I have always wanted to achieve great things in both my personal and professional life. I believe that I have always

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    they have left a mark on me. Though fundamentally everyone I have encountered have had an impact on me there are three specific people I would rule out who have had the greatest impact on making the man I am today. These are my two parents and my cousin. Being my mother it is almost without doubt certain that she had the greatest impact on making who I am today. Being with me almost all the time from day dot‚ her rules and teachings have grown onto me‚ making my ways I behave in situations similar

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    MEMORANDUM TO: President Steve Corder‚ Big Oil Company FROM: Accounting Research DATE: August 19‚ 2013 SUBJECT: Client Understanding CC: John Doe‚ Supervisor This memo is issued to offer some understanding on the information requested for the analysis of work papers. The memo will define particular areas of review. The memo will also answer any questions you have concerning the analysis of the work papers regarding adjusting lower cost of market inventory on valuation; capitalizing

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    The Standard Oil Company was active in all levels and spheres of corporate power. For example‚ the influence over the railroad systems to set up discounts and rebates helped Standard Oil to have economic and legal power. The company was using the same railroads as other companies in the industry but paying far less. John D. Rockefeller had political power due to the large amount of donations he made to the church‚ poor and other organizations. Standard Oil had technological power and refined the

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    and educating people to use the power of thinking. Many authors have helped people connect to see life through their eyes and create new ideas for readers. John hoyer Updike set an important example for many people who considered him one of the greatest fiction writers. Born on March 18‚ 1932 in Reading‚ Pennsylvania. His parents were Linda Grace Updike and Wesley Russell Updike who were originally from New Jersey. His father worked as a telephone splicer who got laid off

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    I believe if you want to succeed in the world that it lies with making your own opportunities as you live your life and the greatest advantage accrues by doing so . Inaction does not lead to a successful life while actively chasing your opportunities will prevent you from loosing out on many opportunities‚ grow your character‚ and show that waiting will not lead you anywhere successful. When we do not act and seize the opportunities that come our way‚ so many chances pass us by without us even

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