... also at this time she would prove her self worthy of being part of the who's who of Jazz and Swing music. "Holiday hoped to combine Louis Armstrong's swing and Bessie Smith's sound -(Yanow). The result was her own fresh sound. She had a small voice and did not scat but her innovative, "behind-the-beat- phrasing, made her quite influential (Yanow). Throughout 1936, Billie toured with groups led ... Basie's Orchestra. Tenor- Lestor Young, who knew her briefly several years earlier, as well as Buck Clayton became very close to Billie. The three did much of their best work together and Bill...

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... smoothly as a pair of old worn out air walks. I had already gained her attention by the cheesy but genius look on my face, and in return she gave a loud laugh that seemed to be the first sound of happiness in the entire day. I was now in a state of ecstatic excitement and was ready to get this ingenious plan out of my now freezing mind. I explained to her ... in the simple detail of the small but ingenious plan. As we discussed the pros and cons, we made the decision. I felt an impulse and jumped like a wild animal to be the first to turn the new heater on. The ... oven heated and ... ...

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... tones to create electrifying sounds" (Earle 181). This new style of music caught the attention of many white Americans and soon became the most popular form of music in the country. All around the country "White Clubs" were hiring these new Jazz/Swing bands. The white population of America loved this new sound and Jazz/Swing became very profitable (Earle 182). African-American bands were becoming increasingly popular ... in their ideas. Jean Toomer was a very influential author during the early twentieth century (Williams). "Jean Toomer was a very influential African-American author who...

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... , he eats good food, like chicken. Another reason why Tupac and Howlin' Wolf's singles were so popular were because both artists had very unique voices and presence. There is no mistaking a Tupac song when it came on, because his voice was so distinct. Although Tupac was loyal to the west coast, and his music had the sound of west coast rap, Tupac was actually originally from New ... York and was partially raised in Baltimore. So, technically Tupac was from ... the east coast, and originally has a strong New York accent that slowly faded. He never had ... ...

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... miles of tracks laid in year three, an increase in production of about 400%. The two lines, stretching a whopping 1750 miles (Allen 58), met on May 10, 1869, at Promontory, Utah. Elaborate ceremonies then ensued, including the driving of the last spike, which was made of made of pure gold (Anderson 223). Unfortunately, workers lives and sound construction practices were carelessly thrown aside. This com-pleted ... the first of several transcontinental railroads built the late 19th century. The West developed simultaneously with the building of the Western railroads, and in no part of th...

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... (Josef, 2013). Although many tend to be man-made in regards to terrorism and wars, mother-nature has definitely taken her toll on the share of damage (Josef, 2013). During the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, one of the most destructive hurricanes of the season, as well as the second-costliest hurricane in history to hit the United States took place (Blake, 2012). Hurricane Sandy is known as a; " ... million cubic yards of debris to landfills in upstate New York and Pennsylvania (Lipton, 2012). Volunteers and workers who took part in the political cleanup after Hurricane Sandy were s...

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... and you whupped up on that Civic next to you." "Hardcore street racers enjoy every minute of it, and they love the risk involved," The sport isn't only popular in the United States, either. Adam, 20, a racer from Australia who I've talked to online says that his reasons for racing may be a bit different from kids just starting out with racing. "I do it for the sound and ... noise of racing and the ... speed. It's a hobby and its competitive to have the fastest car, the most powerful car and the best looking and loudest car. But, I'm in it for the cash too." Other kids though, explains ...

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... New York took over as the Jazz Capital (Kenney). Another style of Jazz that developed in Chicago during the 1920s was known as Society Dance Bands. These were mainly big bands designed primarily for dancing. These bands were so successful that earlier "giants" of Jazz such as King Joe Oliver tried to copy their sound ("Jazz, the First Thirty Years"). The next type of jazz ... to develop during the 1920s was known as Urban Blues. This was played primarily in an area known as the "bucket of blood," which referred to an area along the South Side of Chicago. The clubs there were known to hi...

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... wanted to be president, but instead he runs New York for 20 years. Clinton had a vision to make New York rich. But, politically the canal is a huge gamble. It was savaged in the press as dangerous and too expensive. On the other hand, it was called Clinton's big ditch, but it will change New York forever. It takes 50,000 men, 11 million cubic yards ... begin preparing to elect a new president people wonder if the nation would survive Abe Lincoln soon became the president in 1860. He was against slavery and decided to abolish it but the South rebelled and threatens to leave the union. He...

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... she can not sleep. In Fail-Safe, General Black's wife appears at the beginning of the film when he was awakened from his dream and she was explaining what she was planning on doing during the day. She also appears when she was telling him not to drop the bomb on New York. Also, the woman who appeared in Professor Groeteschele's car appeared only once. I think this ... is significant because the film wanted to get the message across about the war. The threat of nuclear clear bombs, presidents, general, and intellectuals are characteristics that make ... Dr. Strangelove and Fail-Safe ali...

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... colonists. However, in a few years, the Quaker population was on the rise in Flushing, they were seeking religious freedom. Quakers not only help gained religious freedom but fought for civil rights and abolition. Thus, the Quakers had a huge influence in the neighborhoods of Flushing during the mid-1600's. However, the improving of transportations was the main reason of upward socio-economic trends. In the 18th and 19th century, transportations played a major ... increased rapidly as well. Residents in Flushing downtown or near to downtown area are mostly new immigrants, domestic resid...

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... . It's purpose is, "to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and for other purposes. The Act has been responsible for thwarting attacks on U.S. soil and contributing to the arrests of many criminals. However, despite the success of the Act, it has also come under fire because it violates the rights of U.S. citizens. Unfortunately, the U.S. will always be a target for ... to Section 212, which allows internet service providers to disclose information in the case of an emergency, Law Enforcement were able ...

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... to pursue their "American Dream" in his speeches and political plan. An example of this is when Obama said, "With a father from Kenya and a mother from Kansas, I know that my story is only possible in America[and] in this country," (Obama, Best speeches of 78). From the moment the President burst on the 2004 election, I believe Obama has served as a living example ... of the American dream – proof that in this country anyone can succeed, even a ... that with dreams come challenges. Some have proven that barriers interrupt progression, yet others have proven that barriers can be brok...

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... that is yet to be determined (Eversley). The $120 million memorial erected on the National Mall, just a short distance from where the actual speech was delivered, is a 30-foot sculpture of Dr. King backed by a 450-foot wall with quotes, sermons, and writings inscribed on it. The memorial is the first erected on the National Mall that honors an African American and the first to honor a non-president - a fact that has led ... some to criticize the memorial (Collins). Alpha Phi Alpha ... ...

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... evidence for both cases points to a guilty verdict. All circumstantial evidence pointed to Robinson's guilt. The suspect, who was called "Frank" by Jewitt in the presence of her madam, Rosina Townsend, on the night of the murder and seen with Jewitt the night of the murder, left his signature cloak in the backyard of Mrs. Townsend's house. He also left a bloodied hatchet which was later identified as ... a hatchet that had gone missing from the place of Robinson's employ. Lime desposits were also discovered on his clothing that may ... have been from the fence behind Townsend's ... ...

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... one time, this company employed most of the residents there. General Motors was the largest corporation in the world. The people of Flint loved General Motors. They threw the company birthday parties and parades. Michael Moore's family was a major contributor to their workforce. With the exception of himself, his entire family worked for the company at on time or another. Flint, Michigan and General Motors were responsible for an important ... film Roger & Me. Michael filmed the effects this layoff had on the town. The crime rate rose. Residents were moving out at an alarming rate. The ...

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... for death or injury caused by its products. The central in the case was negligent marketing. The new report by Dave Kopel (2000) found that 51% of the guns used in crimes by juveniles and people ages 18 to 24 were acquired by intermediaries acting on behalf of the real buyer. 14% of the guns used in crimes by juveniles and young people were sold by private sellers without ... federal firearms licenses and 10% were sold at gun shows, flea markets or through ads in ... of purchasers as required by law. We can prevent these gruesome and horrible handgun-related homicides and violence in m...

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... we were both still living in Portland, well sort of. I had lived in Portland my whole life but over the past couple of years had desperately wanted to escape. Teresa on the other hand grew up in Portland, and after graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in journalism she decided to move to Seattle. She was in town making preparations for her cross ... of an angel. Even though we had only known one another for a short amount of time the beauty she possessed both on the inside and outside was a sign of something magical to come. I thought to myself how strange life is, in ...

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... than 3 hours, chairs were so uncomfortable, I was sleepy and no phone, literally there was nothing to do. An hour later they called our number that was on the sheet that they gave to us before getting into the consulate. #896 I still remember clearly. The women that she was led to us said we have some issues with the documents that given to them by my parents ... , really hard to sleep in that place, It was horrible by the two little babies, they were crying nonstop, that was annoying and I was starving. While I was sleeping my parent got done with all problems, one of the Janitors poked...

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... in the representation of women in the two texts, A Gathering Light and The Devil Wears Prada. Discuss this statement about the two texts remember to comment on the techniques used to represent women in the texts. As time and context changes, significant developments and changes have occurred in the representation of women, their ambitions and ideas of selflessness and choices. This is evident in the novel, ... A Gathering Light, by Jennifer Donnelly set in the ... she is then congratulated by a coworker. This again highlights society's praise for beauty in women. In the materialistic wo...

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... are Scandinavian, German, Dutch and Polish. The Central Midwest's culture is derived from the South and New England and is noted as the "heartland" of the nation. Ohio is an ideal place for people who like to be surrounded by water – the state has 2,500 lakes and 43,50 miles of river landscapes. Indiana is on the one hand referred as the agricultural state but on the other hand it is ... one of the leading producers of steel, electrical ... machinery etc. The state is inhabited by many Amish. Illinois is the most populous state in the region. It is a historic place, where the first b...

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... any other trials, begins with the process of hypothesizing the outcomes. Medical researches choose a variety of men and women and test the drug on them. Through experimenting and collecting data, they can reach a final conclusion. The results allow them to continue with the procedure and beg them to question the hypothesis. By becoming fully adapted to the functions of the world, scientists are able to solve and explain the theory of relativity, law of motion ... theory that cross pollinated offspring would survive better than self-pollinators. He wrote a simple procedure and his method...

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... who care about them. They are seen within states, cities, schools, and families. The fact that humans want to live together is a trait shared by a good number of other animals on the earth. South Africa is the home of the meerkat, known for standing on their back legs. Within the community that the meerkats live in, there are several families that work together to survive. Some meerkats keep ... watch for predators, like eagles and hawks, while others stand guard for the ones digging their home and looking for food.7 None of that would ... be possible without the help from the others i...

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... of the play, the "Old World" and the "New World" have a revolutionary impact on the film world. It was the first time a musical performance or dialogue had been lip synchronized. When Jack Robins sang in the bar as a young boy, he began a cinematic revolution. The silent films from this moment on would never be the same. It was the death of the silent film and the beginning of the new era of talkies. Al Jolson and The Jazz ... Singer changed the ... ...

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... great American achievement. After a second war against Great Britain, the War of 1812, the people of the United States were feeling confident about the future of their expanding nation. Thousands of pioneers struggled over a rough barrier: the thickly wooded Appalachian Mountains that extended down the continent. On the other side was the tantalizing west, stretching clear to the Mississippi River and beyond. Settlers" wagons jolted down roads that had once been ... was widened to 70 feet and deepened to 7 feet (2.1m). Once the tolls on the canal had paid for its construction in 1882, t...

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