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    Napoles has been alleged of having engineered a PHP 10 billion scam over the past decade by using the pork barrel funds of 5 senators and 23 Congressmen for ghost projects. She was even tagged as the alleged mother of the PHP 10 billion pork barrel scam. Napoles’ firm was allegedly tapped for government-funded projects that were later found questionable. The “so-called projects” include the PHP 728 million funds for a fertilizer project for poor farmers. It was alleged that the fund was diverted

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    about "abolish pork barrel system" but something seems missing. Has anyone suggested any alternative? But is pork the real root of corruption? Let us say a person is convicted of rape. When asked why he did such crime‚ he would say it is because he found the lady beautiful and tempting. Should everyone go and kill all beautiful women so that rape will end? That logic may sound oversimplified and childish but that is what the call is saying. The controversy on the pork barrel scam sheds light

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    In Chapter Four‚ Lock and Nguyen explored the unquestioned biological normality of the human body. They explore this by examining four cases that deal with biological and cultural outcomes. The first of these cases deals with menopause‚ and how women from different cultures experience different symptoms. Lock and Nguyen use research that was gathered in the mid-1980s about women from Japan‚ Canada‚ and the United States. The subjects were all women between the ages of 45-55. The results from this

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    The prohibition of public smoking should be taken into consideration. It is a danger to society and no one should be permitted to smoke in public places. Not only does secondhand smoke risk the lives of other people‚ but firsthand smoke can cause problems for the smoker and give them a bad image. The smell of smoke is terrible and sticks to clothing. Public smoking is unnecessary and should not be accepted into communities. With that being said‚ if someone is smoking and other people are near

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    they point out the faults of a particular time and gives a voice to those who cannot openly express their views. Two works of literary merit which feature Satire are A Modest Proposal and The Rape of the Lock. The Rape of the Lock was written by Alexander Pope in 1712. The tale is based on an actual incident in which two families that fall into a dispute. Main character‚ Belinda‚ has a lock of her hair cut by the Baron. Beforehand she is warned‚ “Oh thoughtless mortals! Ever blind to fate too soon

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    [pic] ASSIGNMENT #1 DUE ON SUNDAY‚ JUNE 24 NAME: SEC: ID: ______________ 1. Intraco Co. has the following account balances for the end of the year Dec 31‚ 2010 |Selling and administrative salaries |$120‚000 | |Purchase of raw materials |280‚000

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    Access Lock and Door is a reputable locksmith service comprised of highly trained professionals to provide you with the assistance you’re looking for. If you’re in need of a service that’s close to the Oakville‚ ON‚ Canada vicinity‚ Access Lock and Door is the right service for you. This is a company that serves Oakville‚ ON‚ Canada‚ Mississauga‚ ON‚ Canada‚ Georgetown‚ ON‚ Canada and other surrounding locations. Access Lock and Door is an establishment that has a solid reputation for providing

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    evaluation of smoking As of 2008‚ there were 46 million adult smokers in the United States‚ according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). That means 20.6 percent of people over 18 expose themselves to the disadvantages of smoking cigarettes (LiveStrong.com). Smoking usually begins at a young age and progresses through the years. Research says adolescents begin to smoke because it makes them look cool. Peer pressure is a major factor in the question‚ why do adolescents begin to smoke. Smoking also appeals

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    Vocabulary 1) A)Lament- An expression of grief or sorrow B)Antithesis- Contrast or opposition C)Obfuscatory- To confuse‚ bewilder‚ or stupefy D)Pedantry-Slavish attention to rules‚ details E)Epiphany-an appearance or manifestation‚ especially of a deity. F)Rigor- A severe or harsh act‚ circumstance‚ ect G)Bouillabaisse-a soup or stew containing several kinds of fish and often shellfish‚ usually combined with olive oil‚tomatoes‚ and saffron. 2) According to lockhart a mathematician is

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    Kara Shapey March 10‚ 2013 Com 335 First paper The well-known fairytale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears has been around for centuries. It is a classic story that many children learn at a young age. The fairytale sets many morals for young kids to learn right from wrong when it comes to others personal property. The story of Goldilocks takes place in the forest. While Goldilocks decides to take a stroll in the woods she comes across a small house. The house belonged to a family of bears

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