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    III. SPECIFICATIONS Immigrants have the existing ability to enter the U.S with certain risks and restrictions. There are complications about motives and the legality as well as the consequences for these if they are caught. There is a difference between immigration and being an illegal alien. Most people who travel to this country have good reason to continue to stay‚ whether that reason be for family‚ work‚ war or otherwise. The real danger that concerns the border should come from the harmful contraband

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    When I say the word “immigrant” what comes to mind? A grown man trying to scam people of their hard earned money‚ a drug dealer who is on the run from the law‚ or a person trying to support their family and get a bright future? Do you think of a certain gender? Why do you think of these things when most of them are inaccurate? The answer is not clear at first‚ but once you dig deeper you can see the bias rooted in society. Most people who try to cross the border into this country are mistreated‚

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    In conclusion‚ I strongly feel that Americans could greatly benefit from adopting some of the immigrant customs discussed in The Immigrant Advantage. Kolker herself could be used as a role model or example for how a family could benefit from some of these traditions‚ from the money saving habits of the Money Club to the ease of dinner preparation using the Com Thang. I wholeheartedly plan on attempting to make use of available family members whenever it comes time to introducing my child to the world

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    Illegal Immigrants Where have all of America’s jobs gone? If we grant a lot of illegal immigrants jobs and protection from deportation‚ it will only lead other immigrants to think it is OK to come into the country illegally‚ while also applying for jobs that Americans need and could be doing. Because of this there are U.S. shortages such as low income housing‚ low skilled jobs and low medical care. This is why America should not let in any more illegal immigrants. We as Americans let in at least

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     “Schmatta” is a gateway to success in immigrants’ new land: The apparel industry provided an entree for scores of central European immigrants‚ whose children and grandchildren went on to achieve the American dream.  The “Schmatta” business was once New York City’s biggest employer: At its peak in 1973‚ there were 400‚000 apparel production jobs in New York. Last year (2007)‚ there were just 84‚000.  Made in USA: Former president John F. Kennedy put outsourcing in motion by allowing 5 percent

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    Undocumented Immigrants. According to the University of Texas‚ Undocumented immigrants are typically people who have entered the U.S. without inspection or legal permission or through the use of false papers1. Most undocumented immigrants enter the United States by illegally crossing borders the United States has with other countries. Also a number of undocumented immigrant are visa over stays who have formerly entered into the united states legally through tourist or visiting visa but upon expiration

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    Coming of Age in Mississippi by Anne Moody In her book Coming of Age in Mississippi‚ Anne Moody writes about her different experiences while growing up in the South as an African-American female during the 1950s and 1960s. Her various stories range from living on a plantation as a child‚ to working for Caucasian families as a teenager‚ and to fighting segregation laws publicly as an adult. As Anne grows from a naive child to a progressive adult‚ she gradually develops into a local leader for

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    HARMONY- use of the tritone - augmented 4th‚ creates tension and something bad is about to happen despite love story Gives edgy unpredictable feeling Jazz harmony‚ ordinary chords have added blue notes DYNAMICS- -tony starts singing PP‚ breathless and excited‚ impatient -crescendos to f during 2nd theme -theme 3 is softer and quieter TEXTURE- lots of different layers makes music exciting TONALITY- D major‚ happy key to reflect mood of song INSTRUMENTS- -solo tenor voice -accompanied

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    The faint smell of cornbread baking in the oven‚ pork chops with rosemary and garlic roasting in the oven‚ and mashed potatoes with butter cooling off on the counter‚ tickling my taste buds. The rain is pouring on the rooftops on a cool autumn day. My dad is sitting across from me‚ in a warm gray fleece jacket and black pants. I’m giggling‚ trying to take myself seriously before we start the interview. Looking out the window he says‚ “My childhood was superb‚ it wasn’t an ordinary childhood though

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    The United States remained a nation of immigrants during the nineteenth century. Throughout the nineteenth century‚ land and jobs in America were plentiful. The United States still had remained a strong magnet for immigrants‚ offering them chances o take up farming or urban employment. Glowing reports from early arrivals who made good reinforced romantic views of American opportunity and freedom. A German immigrant in Missouri applauded America’s "absence of overbearing soldiers‚ haughty clergymen

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