the corpus of data according to the functions of discourse markers as suggested by Vivian De Klerk (2006). Due to its many senses and functions in spoken/ written texts it becomes a problem to translate this item into Lithuanian without changing the effect of the
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EXPLORING THE WEST * No stop to the expansion to the west * 1840‚ Americans occupied all East of the Mississippi River * Less than 60 years after independence‚ most of population lived west THE FUR TRADE * Fur trade boosted exploration on America * Traders & trappers depended on the goodwill of Natives * Oregon Country was the trading place for Natives and Americans * Not until 1820 were Americans be able to challenge British dominance of the trans-Mississippi fur trade
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Working people had very little leisure time. They spent a lot of time working and they were left with little time to enjoy themselves. For those who worked in factories‚ the line dividing work and leisure was becoming more and more rigid. What little opportunity there was for recreation was in the few hours spent away from work. According to Charles Shaw (1903) autobiography‚ pugilism and dog-fighting were among the main choices of entertainment. In every street where there was a beershop‚ there
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Project Geog. 317 - U.S. & Canada 12/03/07 Change in Agricultural Production in the U.S. & Canada from the 1950’s to the Present The soybean’s rise to agricultural prominence in the U.S. & Canada actually began prior to 1950‚ during the period of the World War II. Prior to the events of World War II‚ soybean production had been centered on the areas of China and Manchuria‚ what is present day Northeastern China. During World War II the price of all commodities worldwide skyrocketed. The most important
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THE CASE VOLKSWAGEN BRANDING U -TURN This case study is about Volkswagen which was formed in 1937‚ was the fifth largest automaker in the world.V.W because of its creative and effective marketing campaigns became the most popular name among the household on America during 1960.Their economy car brand BEETLE became a cult-favorite among the people of America and soon became the top selling brand in history with over 22 million units were sold. During 1970 VW faced a very strong competition from Japanese
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A History of American Civil Liberties A History of American Civil Liberties The United States of America has a colorful history that much like an elaborate tapestry‚ is formed of events and advancements which make up its past. Each historical incident has contributed to the melting pot of culture and also the future of Americans. The history of civil liberties in the United States has significantly shaped our modern-day society. This paper explores the monumental occurrences
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Army Regulation 600–8–2 Personnel—General Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions (Flags) Headquarters Department of the Army Washington‚ DC 23 December 2004 UNCLASSIFIED SUMMARY of CHANGE AR 600–8–2 Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions (Flags) This rapid action revision‚ dated 23 December 2004-o Changes MILPERCEN to AHRC-Alexandria throughout the regulation except for figures 2-1 through 2-3 where MILPERCEN is changed to DCS‚ G-1. Identifies proponent and exception authority
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LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE The purpose of this assignment is to identify and describe my personal‚ professional and academic goal‚ apply the Smart Goal process and explain each component‚ create how I will predict success in achieving my goals based on my past positive experiences‚ and my personality as it relates to being an online student. Obtaining my BA Social and Criminal Justice while‚ attending Ashford University online will most definitely help with achieving my long-term academic‚ personal
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Elisabeth I died in 1603. James VI of Scotland succeeded her‚ he became the first English king of the Stuart Dynasty‚ and‚ as he was also the king of Scotland‚ the crowns of these two countries were united. Although their governments continued to be separate‚ their linguistic differences were lessened in this century. James was successful in keeping England out of European wars‚ and encouraging colonial projects in the New World and economic growth at home. In the seventeenth century‚ the link
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Net Present Value/Present Value Index The management team at Savage Corporation is evaluating two alternative capital investment opportunities. The first alternative‚ modernizing the company’s current machinery‚ costs $45‚000. Management estimates the modernization project will reduce annual net cash outflows by $12‚500 per year for the next five years. The second alternative‚ purchasing a new machine‚ costs $56‚500. The new machine is expected to have a five-year useful life and a $4‚000
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