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    Route 44: A Short Story

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    On a dark and stormy night Shelby is traveling down Route 44‚ and then taking Route 40 heading home. Shelby has been in college‚ she finally gets the summer to go home and be with her family for a few months till college starts up again. Shelby hasn’t been home in almost a year‚ she hasn’t seen her brother either. Shelby is bringing home her boyfriend‚ to stay with her till they leave again. Shelby’s boyfriends name is Jeff. Shelby is traveling down Route 44‚ as she is driving this bizarre driver

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    Civil War in the West

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    Battles and conflicts on waterways in the trans-Mississippian Theatre led to the Union control of the Arkansas and White Rivers and in the long run the control of the Mississippi River by the Union. Naval battles in the trans-Mississippian theatre during the Civil War achieved victory in the West for the Union. Control of the Mississippi River stood crucial for both sides as it was the lifeline for materials and reinforcements for both the Confederate and Union armies. These confrontations‚ on and

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    Carol Shelby's Life

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    of the first things that comes to mind is the Mustang. Carroll Shelby revolutionized the world of cars‚ especially with his work on the Ford Mustangs. Carroll was not only a racecar driver‚ but he also created racecars and street legal vehicles. He is a member of the Automotive Hall of Fame and the International Motor Sports Hall of Fame‚ just to name a few‚ and in 1956 and ’57 was named Driver of the Year by Sports Illustrated. Shelby died March 10‚ 2012 at the age of 89‚ and in this speech I hope

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    Harriet Beecher Stowe‚ An argument between Mr Haley a slave trader and Mr Shelby a slaveholder in taking place. Mr. Shelby owes money to Mr. Haley‚ at first Mr. Haley wants Mr. Shelby’s best slave Tom‚ but after seeing Harry a young slave boy of Mr. Shelby’s he decides he wants Harry and Tom from Mr. Shelby to make up for the debt that Mr. Shelby owes him. In my opinion Mr. Shelby is right in this argument because‚ Mr. Shelby states he is humane and does not want to sell him slave boy because the

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    their southern grace and charm in tact at all times. In the film one of the main set backs is Shelby‚ one of the “Steel Magnolias” (Julia Roberts)‚ fighting with diabetes. Shelby’s diabetes is so bad she’s not supposed to have children due to the strains it would put on her body. Although there is a risk and against her mother’s will Shelby is determined to go though with the pregnancy. In the movie Shelby must choose between having a baby‚ which is one of the greatest moments in a woman’s life‚ or

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    what affirmative action is‚ and what affect it had on society. "Affirmative action.(Letter to the Editor)." Globe & Mail [Toronto‚ Canada] 19 Sept. 1996: A20. Global Issues in Context. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. In this opinion article‚ the author Shelby Steele argued that black suffers “personal self-doubt” as a recipient of affirmative action is equally fallacious. The majority would take full advantage of the affirmative action plans. Why would they not? After all‚ how many of the millions of white

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    Ian hangs up the phone and calls his girlfriend as he is speeding down the street‚ “Shelby meet me at

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    isn’t apparent till near the ending of the film. The awareness of death isn’t present till Shelby actually passes away and even then her mother M’lynn tries to hold on until there is no longer any hope. Also‚ the cast mates Truvy‚ the hair salon owner‚ Annelle‚ her worker‚ Clairee‚ former first Lady of town‚ and Quiser‚ the cranky one are all friends who help M’lynn cope with the passing of her daughter. Shelby was diagnosed with diabetes and told she shouldn’t have babies. As a result of her pregnancy

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    Disney Cruise Short Story

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    My Disney Cruise One day‚ Shelby’s aunt and uncle asked " Shelby would you like to go on the Disney Cruise line with us and the girls?" Shelby said "I would love to go but I have to check with my mom first. If momma says yes‚ when is it? How long would we be gone?" Aunt Melissa said "The cruise is on January 31st. We will be gone about five to six days." Shelby said " Okay‚ thank you." Later‚ Shelby text her mom saying " Momma‚ Uncle Jr‚ Aunt Melissa‚ Emersyn‚ and Olivia are going on the Disney

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    whenever they want with the slaves. The Shelby’s actually take the time to find out what is troubling their slaves if anything is bothering them. In the first chapter Mrs. Shelby see that their is something ailing Eliza‚ Mrs. Shelby’s maid‚ Mrs. Shelby then proceeds to ask Eliza what is bothering her. Elize tells Mrs. Shelby that she overheard a conversation between her master‚ Mr.

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