... not care about the prohibition of alcohol. They just went on drinking and selling as they did before the prohibition. Someone who sold alcohol illegally was called a bootlegger. This name comes from the large boots worn to hide the alcohol in. The enforcement of alcohol also cost the government large sums of ... of the 18th amendment on February 20, 1933. This would be known as the 21st amendment, which was ratified on December, 3, 1933 (36). The so called "War on Drugs" is very similar to the prohibition of alcohol of 1920's. Both cases involved in some way the banning of a mind alterin...

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... the Framers wrote the Constitution. The Constitution set up the basic outline of the federal system. This system divided the powers between the national government and the state governments. Also, it bound the individual states together under one national government. There were two very important court cases in early federalism. One was McCulloch v. Maryland in 1819. This case upheld the ... the early 1960s, began the era of Creative Federalism. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson launched his renowned "Great Society" program. This program included what LBJ, called the War on Poverty. E...

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... NONE OF THE DOORS WILL OPEN FOR YOU? WELL THEN, LET US GIVE YOU THE KEYS! GIVE US A CALL AT 1-800-COLLEGE! Although this advertisement is only five minutes long, it foreshadows five years of a person's life. In this commercial, the student is always happy and partying for the first two minutes, then you see about a minute in the classroom, a minute ... they know where to look. Not everyone is destined for college, but they can still become just as successful. So, although the commercial is one way to opening the doors, it's not the only way. I strongly feel that college is a choice but ...

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... one would ever die for lack of medicine or treatment. No one expected him to do all this in four years. It was almost a given that we would give him eight. Then the mortgage industry crashed, and the economy tanked with it. Barack Obama will now have to spend at least his first four years putting American back to work, funding projects ... use that money to subsidize the rebuilding of our own manufacturing base. 5. Impose stiff financial penalties on companies that fire or lay off workers and outsource those same jobs overseas. It's about time that we laid down the law. If you are going...

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... enriched uranium, about the size of a pencil eraser. The fuel will continue to be used until it is spent, meaning it has no effect in generating heat. The spent fuel is the one exception. Once it is spent, it becomes the nuclear waste. This kind of waste is called High-Level Radioactive Waste (HLW) (United States DOE 11). HLW basically consists of the following elements ... this, uranium and plutonium are removed from the spent fuel. However, this method is much more expensive than mining the uranium, so it is an uneconomical way of doing it (United States DOE 12). There is also talk ab...

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... a few hundred residents. This all changed when James W. Marshall a man working for John Sutter has discovered on Sutter's land "some kind of mettle". It was later discovered that the metal that they found was indeed gold. At that moment the word that gold was in the hills of California spread like ... a disease. The opportunity of instant wealth gave men across the nation and even the world a reason to move to California. Many prospectors made it rich and those who didn't helped California to prosper economically. They helped by construction and other services that strengthen California'...

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... carbon dioxide, I also interviewed Dr. Sterling Burnett about what causes carbon dioxide. Dr. Burnett replied, "carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring greenhouse gas. It makes up approximately 2 percent of the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels have fluctuated a great deal since the earth's formation. CO2 is a natural ... storage to the stations. Within the station, water pushes the turbine that generates electricity. There are two types of hydroelectricity dams called dams and run-of-river, or water-diversion. But both types of dams have serious environmental effects. They can ch...

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... though 907 sounds like a lot of lives to be lost, 82% of the soldiers survived. Some of those people did remain in camps for the remainder of the war so it was very tragic. But, I believe that the raid did not ultimately fail, the military was able to make better of the situation and learn from its mistakes. Although there were ... methods, put bored and inactive soldiers into action, bomb the Germans, take prisoners and information. Though not all of these goals were achieved, I believe that the Dieppe raid was worth it, and that with all progression, things must be sacrificed. ...

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... federal government intervention. Marijuana has THC, which is the drug that relieves the symptoms. There are prescription pills that have THC in it but it is not as effective as smoking marijuana itself. Due to the metabolism in the liver, 90 percent or more of swallowed THC never ... the body (Morgan 19). Marijuana does not kill brain cells. It is not highly addictive, it does not impair memory and cognition, impair sexual hormones in both male and female, and it does not impair the immune system. Those so-called facts that were being taught to the American public were myths ... . Accordi...

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... and its causes are incoherent. I have concluded that war, overall, is morally wrong. Looking back in history, many would see that war was a resolution to many problems, but in actuality, it was the problem to a resolution. The devastating effects of war leave innocent living beings and Mother Nature in obliteration. If this is the case, why have the most powerful nations ... not realize that war is wrong. If murder were considered one of the most morally wrong exploits, it would not make sense to honor the mortal combat and mass murders involved in war. In most circumstances, war has mo...

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... helicopters (Lopez, Aviation a Smithsonian Guide, 1995, p 17). In the 1800s, inventors turned their attention to studying the shape of the wings and how it performed in stream of air. As a consequence, the result was the glider. According to Lopez (1995): "George Cayley's most profound insight was separating the ... - (Aviation a Smithsonian guide, p 25). In 1900, the Wright brothers found out a new mechanism twisting the tips of an aircraft's wing. They called it wing warping. After many experiments, the Wrights succeeded in building the first craft ready for piloting. In 1903, Wilbur Wr...

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What does it mean to be an American? Being an American means to be apart of one of the greatest countries in the world with a resilient military and outstanding economy. Being an American ... military to protect us. Especially after September 11, Americans can rely on the military to keep this country as safe as possible. Not only does America have a strong military but it has a strong economy as well. America has a great economy and often gives money and provides aid for other countries. Being an American means having the right to free speech, press ... and religion. Because our country i...

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... States to move through the tumultuous, painful period that the thousands of dead soldiers, both from the Confederate and Union sides, and be the stronger for it. The purpose of his travel to Gettysburg was to dedicate a new cemetery for the Union soldiers killed during the battle of Gettysburg. He gave the speech ... Bush and also by Mayor Giuliani during the speeches they made at Ground Zero in downtown New York (Stow, 195 - 196). Both of these leaders called on the nation to not cower in fear but rise up and protect the freedoms of the United States against terrorism. The use of the Ge...

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... power lifting and to ensure that their level of hormones are normal at all times ("Andorstenedione"). The second most commonly used is Deca-Durablin. It is used to develop size and strength in a short amount of time. Deca-Durablin is the steroid choice for bodybuilders and athletes because of ... "). Immediately following his death, the NFL took more control over their drug testing. However, the football players are still using the drug even though it is fatal. The NCAA for college football has initiated a year-round testing not only during football season, but also during off-season as ...

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... moral and ethical thoughtfulness from most people. However euthanasia itself is a big word. Taking the word into certain contexts brings the meaning home and makes it much more clear. At that point people are more comfortable expressing moral judgment on the euthanasia issue. From the big picture, however, euthanasia is morally ... consciousness of the people of the United States to the reality of preparing for death. Death, like life, is a gift and an opportunity. It is the community that values life and death and makes everyone feel welcome. Hospice is the welcoming committee for death...

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... comes to mind when I think of the word America is freedom. Many people don't understand what freedom means because they have always had it, only when you have never had freedom can you actually appreciate the true value of it. America is very prosperous due to the fact that every one is free. People from other countries strive to be free , some ... from leadership. we have very good courts , police , and laws to protect Americas people and punish those who fail to follow the laws. Having expressed my views on what I think it is to be an American , I would like to state, that I never wan...

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"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." - Abraham Lincoln This quote is very applicable to the current state of our government and the state ... And if our defense system somehow fails, the fact that nearly every citizen in the South owns at least one gun (possible exaggeration) will ensure our safety. It's pretty safe to say that an outside force won't lead to our downfall. One example of how our downfall from within is evident in the healthcare debate. ... ). This hotly contested debate has threaten...

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... patients with death-threatening ailments such as aids. The effects from smoking the marijuana essentially calms the nerves and eases the pain of the suffering making it more tolerable to carry on with their life. They are supplied with their "medicine" through an organization named Oakland Cannabis Buyer's Cooperative. This is ... has a problem with this issue. There has been no proof shown that these people are medically dependent upon marijuana to carry on with their lives. It also has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Proposition 215 was not totally defining...

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... self-service, unleaded regular gasoline is at just under $1.75 a gallon, according to the Automobile Association of America. Here in Falls City, each time we drive up to a gas station, it seems that the prices have risen again. This rise in costs has caused many to drive less and less, just to places that are absolutely necessary, like occupations. With the ... with the talk of war and there's no telling how high they could get while the war is taking place. There is no limit to how high prices may rise; it all depends on what price is charged for the crude oil. That then gives some ide...

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"What Does It Mean To Be Patriotic?" A patriot is a person who loves, supports and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion. Some examples of patriots are Paul Revere, John Adams, ... of the national law. There are many ways to show love and appreciation for our country. To be patriotic means to teach all generations to love and appreciate our country. It is the duty of all American people. To be patriotic also means to live your life according to the American's Creed. "The Americans Creed" "I believe in the United States of ... principles of freedom, equality, justice, an...

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... , can poverty have an effect on the outcome of our children in the future? Children who are poor often embark on a life of poverty. It is very hard to break the cycle of child poverty. In a previous time education was the springboard to entering the economic mainstream. However, education is ... the prosperity of the top-income and wealth holders. The middle class has failed to participate in the economic growth and prosperity to the same degree it did in earlier decades. Those at the bottom have fared even worse. Children from middle class and low-income families have been particularly h...

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... people just go around and do whatever pleased them with no worry of being wrong or right? Is morality based solely on the person judging it or is it by their surroundings? In The Stranger, Meursault is put to death because society believed he had committed a murder unjustly. According to their beliefs, ... is to distinguish the correct culture. In our culture murder is considered immoral and something forbidden to do, when in an entirely different culture in Africa it is considered simply part of their culture. Something they do, to transfer their grievances. In other cultures murder is ...

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... We often see actors and actresses going in and out of marriages. Although this may be to deal with for the people involved in the relationship, it is especially hard for the children in the family. Children are mentally and emotionally affected by a divorce regardless of what the parents might think. Studies ... rate, and the rate of divorces couples with children is around 28-32 percent (Debrod). This statistics are ever-growing, and researchers see no sign of it dropping any time soon. This means that about three out of ten children will be affected by this divorce epidemic sometime in...

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... of juvenile crimes happening in the United States today? What punishments are actually working? Children and adults share a lot of the same rights, but when it comes to crime punishments they are treated very differently. A juvenile is typically a person under the age of eighteen; but what makes children under the age ... years in prison. He will be more than 40 years old when he is released. Because the jury concluded that the killing was not premeditated, it found the 13-year-old guilty of second-degree murder. If Brazil had been convicted of first-degree murder; he would have spent th...

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... military attack on Iraq? That's the issue being debated, not just between the United Nations and the U.S. Congress, but in living rooms and dorm rooms across America. It's a question with no easy answer. Saddam Hussein has proven himself to be a ruthless tyrant. He either has weapons of mass destruction or will have them soon. ... to use them on neighboring states in the Persian Gulf region, on Israel, or on targets in the West. That's why it's important that the U.S. take the lead in disarming him. It has been said in the past that Hussein used chemical weapons to kill thousands of peopl...

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