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Whistleblowers are Not Criminals
Should citizens whistleblowing against the United States government be protected with greater immunity, According to Webster's dictionary, a whistleblower is a person who informs on a person or organization engaged in an illicit activity. Had it not been for whistleblowers America would not be where it is today. The government treats whistleblowers as criminals, but the government is the one committing the crime. This is very wrong. They try to make whistleblowers look bad to cover up their mess...
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William Shermans March Proves the Might of the North
The First Bull Run was the first major battle of the war and would occur in northern Virginia right next to the capital. Northern spectators came to watch the battle because they were sure the union would win but the confederates won much to their dismay. Because of this battle both sides realized this would be a long and hard war instead of an easy one.The next major battle was Anita. On September 17th 1862 general Robert E. lee would attack Antietam in hopes that the European countries would s...
368 words 4 pages
When the Apple Orchard Caught on Fire
A few years ago on a chilly October morning, when leaves on trees were turning bright orange and red, my family and I left our house to make apple cider at Alexander and Allisons house. As my father drove, I looked at the beautiful colored trees with all their different shaped leaves. When we arrived, all of the days processes had been prepared. White chairs glistened in the warm sunlight, while three hot water bins let steam off into the air. The apple press sat ready to start the process of gr...
610 words 4 pages
Tragedy in the Story of a Young Lady Committing Suicide
As they lay still on the floor, she could clearly feel her heart beating against her chest and onto the soft gray carpet. The room was dead silent and only a few vehicles could be heard hooting along the road a few meters away. Only a few drunkards and long distant vehicles supplying fresh products would be on transit at this time of the night anyway. Outside, only a few crickets were still cricketing as if most of them had already surrendered to the morning cold and crawled back to their homes....
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The Valuable Experience I Gained from Being an Immigrant
Last year in high school its when you decide what you are going to do in your life, to face the world and to leave the place that you spent 4 years in, not worrying about your future, a person who have no responsibilities and no worries your parents doing everything for you and giving you what you need. This was me and probably many of other students who are graduating having the same thoughts and confusions, from choosing the major that it will define their lives to choosing the best school and...
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Why Using a Hand Sanitizer Is Not Enough
Max was a ten-year old energetic, sandy blond-headed boy who lived on a 1,000 acre cattle ranch. Max best friend Todd, who lived down the road, had red hair and freckles on his face. The boys did everything together. That morning before lunch they had already completed their chores of feeding the horses, dogs and cats and mucking the horse stalls. They had also been fishing, but first they had to hunt for grub worms under cow patties. Grub hunting became a game where one of the boys would flip t...
465 words 4 pages
Utopia
Utopia,In my opinion, it is virtually impossible to design a utopian society. Although the principles you base your society may have the potential, if the rest of life in that society is modified enough so that all those in the society introduced to this idea or principle will take it as reality and apply it to their everyday life, thus allowing them to fit the mold of the perfect person in the perfect society then how can anyone consider complete equality between all people, truly perfection. I...
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The Use of Imagery in Edith Whartons Ethan Frome
Edith Wharton uses imagery in the novel Ethan Frome. Heruse of imagery enhances the theme and reading experience of thenovel. Her use of imagery vividly compares and contrasts Mattieand Zeena, the two women in Ethan's life.Mattie Silver is Zeena's cousin who comes to live with theFromes. Mattie is the equivalent of modern-day maid, because shecooks and maintains the Frome household. Wharton describesMattie as being a lively and happy young woman, before hersuicide attempt that leaves her an inva...
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The Transformation of a Son Hamlet
Hamlet was a man that looked up to his father throughout his life, during and after his father's death. The younger Hamlet tried to follow in his father's footsteps, but as much as they were alike, they were very much different. The man named Hamlet had a son named Hamlet and after everything was over, that is one of the few things that they had in common. Although they may exhibit some similar traits, all fathers and sons are individuals. They are, or will become, their own man. This developmen...
792 words 4 pages
Who Is The Crooked Man in Arthur Conan Doyles Story
In Arthur Conan Doyles short story The Crooked Man, there are hidden and unexpected experiences behind two main characters. James Barclay is a Colonel who hides his nature of violence (33) and feels guilty after he betrays Henry Wood. Henry is physically "crooked" looking after suffering torture and years as a slave after James' betrayal. Although Henry is referred to as the crooked man, James' past proves how one's personality can be even more crooked than one's appearance. Crooked men are thos...
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The Three Caskets of Fortune
Caskets of Fortune Word is spread, a fair maiden awaits suiters to challenge the puzzle to win her hand and marriage, and in wealth. Her father has passed away, leaving her with only a memory of him, and more dumbfounded suiters come and challenge to see if they really are the one to inherit the fortune. There are three caskets, First of gold, who this inscription bears Who Chooseth me shall gain what many men desire, The second silver, which this promise carries Who Chooseth me shall get as m...
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This Is How I Would Like My Room to Be Redesigned
It was September, when I came home from a hard day of school, I opened the door to my room, saw the same old, not changed room that I had since two years. I tried to lay down and relax from the day that I had. There was no point I could focus on and let my fantasies flow, no point where I could just start dreaming. The next day I put posters on the walls to get some kind of a better atmosphere in it, but after a few days I didn't like them anymore. Now, I had to think of a better idea on how to ...
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Understanding the Word Love
I have never used the word Love to my common college friends. I think that I use the word Love to my family (parents, wife expectant baby) and my country when I was in the army everybody will be patriot when they join the army. In most case, I do not use the word Love, especially in my college life. However, I love to say I love sentence when I speak with English. I was in university for four years in Korea. However I had never been heard of love words and I never said that I love you, my friend...
320 words 4 pages
You Never Miss the Water until the Well Runs Dry
If someone told me seven months ago that Id be crying just at the sight of my brother I would have laughed right in their face. I couldnt have been more wrong. After living with my brother for eighteen years, I began to take him for granted. I knew he would be right there if I knocked on his bedroom door or even called out his name. I liked the comfort of him being around whenever I needed help. We might not have had the best relationship, but I really looked up to him because he was the most ac...
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When My Mother Left Me
For all my life everyone knew me as being a mamas girl. Growing up my mother and I were inseparable, we went everywhere together. People would talk about how I looked just like her. We were alike in so many ways. My mother was my safe place to go. I always felt comfortable going to her for help, she made me feel safe. I didnt know that soon in my life when I turned sixteen that the bond I had with my mother would all change forever. It was a beginning of a weekend in May 2011 it was just another...
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