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    Why there are no Jobs in America Porter Stansberry explains why there are no jobs in America by clearing up or simplifying the American governments’ inability to stimulate their own country’s economy by mocking them. He tries to get to the point that the government continuously sucks every last dime out of the American entrepreneur‚ which in turn leaves the American economy all dried up. When the economy becomes all dried up every citizen is liable to suffer the consequences of a selfish and idiotic

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    In America garbage is constantly disposed improperly all over the world. I see that many people carelessly litter and throw trash on the grounds when they should rightfully be placed in their respectable bins. It is a pet peeve of mine to see the grounds soiled with waste that could easily be thrown away in trash bins. As a good Samaritan‚ every chance I get I pick up litter on the grounds and take the extra mile to prevent relatives and friends from contributing to the improper garbage disposal

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    Prohibition in USA in the 1900’s The prohibition was brought on by the strong temperance movement happening in America in the early 1900’s. These groups were devout Christians who vowed to be sober as they saw the affect alcohol had on families. But the members of this movement campaigned for everyone to give up alcohol. The arguments of the Temperance groups were so strong that they eventually convinced state governments to prohibit the sale and produce of alcohol in their state. Politicians backed

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    The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald relates to prohibition and gender roles by showing how they were present in the 1920s. Prohibition on America affected the characters of the time. The 1920s brought more problems than celebrations; for instance it brought social and political changes. (History) During the 1920ś there were rights that were given and some that were deducted. The 18th amendment banned the manufacture‚ transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors. This resulted to bootleggers

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    see different races from around the world coming to america to play this great game we know as baseball. Baseball has always been popular in the united states and always will be. The game has been around for 172 years and is just as popular now than it was when it was first introduced in 1839. People argue today that American football‚ not soccer‚ is now becoming more of the “American” sport than baseball. Baseball represents more of what america is‚ does not have a sole purpose of a means for a social

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    In Northern and Central America‚ there are thousands upon thousands of people who travel to the United states to try and solve their family’s financial crisis. A truly surprising idea; if people decide to work so hard for their families away from them‚ why not try to fix their problems where they are? The reason for this being brought up‚ is traveling to somewhere ‘better’ such as the United states will not always bring a much better fortune. The danger that ensues with traveling up to the US is

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    A Wandering Mind Is an Unhappy Mind Matthew A. Killingsworth* and Daniel T. Gilbert nlike other animals‚ human beings spend a lot of time thinking about what is not going on around them‚ contemplating events that happened in the past‚ might happen in the future‚ or will never happen at all. Indeed‚ “stimulus-independent thought” or “mind wandering” appears to be the brain’s default mode of operation (1–3). Although this ability is a remarkable evolutionary achievement that allows people to learn

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    There are many factors why a person may end up in poverty. There are causes that have remained the same‚ such as paying for basic necessities such as food‚ shelter‚ and medical care. As of recent‚ a new factor has disabled the poverty ridden even further. The American Recession

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    Angeline Capot ANT 8:00am film Discussion Paper #4 Globalization The first two videos‚ “Global Mind” and “No Logo‚” explain two different point of views on globalization. The video of “Global Mind‚” addresses many different areas that globalization effects and they kind of promoted them. Whereas‚ the other video‚ “No Logo‚” they kind of talk negatively and say that they only care about brands. In “Global Mind‚” they dress five different aspects of globalization; innovation‚ culture‚ economics‚ society

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    empire or nation over foreign countries‚ or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. America wants to expand their territories they are by dominating weaker countries economically‚ politically‚ militarily or culturally. It does seem like imperialism is the correct approach but there are a lot of negative factors that come with it. The three major reasons why imperialism is deficient to America is because of the racial arguments‚ downfall in economy‚ and hostility towards American culture

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