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    The refuge has a long shoreline where there is a variety of wildlife, especially birds. There are picnic areas and grills and other amenities. Visitors regularly see bald eagles and other birds depending on the season. There are also hiking trails throughout

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    From a Conflict Theorist’s perspective, the members of society who hold a majority of power will determine which acts are considered deviant and the form of punishment they deserve. This is discussed in “The Medicalization of Deviance” because the article discussed the shift of power over what is termed “deviant” and what is termed “illness” from the governing body of the American society to the medical community. The article states, “In recent years, the jurisdiction of the medical community has

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    The American juvenile justice system is consistently developing to adhere to societal values, just as any individual or system in our surroundings. It is important to note that there is not one but several juvenile justice systems within the United States. Each state has its own set of laws governing their juvenile justice system (National Research Council Institute of Medicine, 2001, p. 155). 1899 was the beginning of a substantial shift in the rights of juveniles. However, with two opposing views

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    Christina Rossetti: Poetry and Devotion

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    continued in the nineteenth century England also as the vehicle of expression. While the scientific advancement was the trend, there were many writers who sought a subjective involvement with life owing to the growth of uncertainty and doubts and took refuge from the religious domains. Poets like Matthew Arnold saw religion as the perfect hope for sustenance and apart from him, there were many other writers who made their say whether in the form of poetry or prose and contributed to the world literary

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    health (Williams, 1993). The aftermath of the Holocaust proved to be just as difficult for the survivors to overcome. An immeasurable amount of remaining Jews wound up homeless and in poverty (Timeline of Events, January). Other victims that sought refuge in America were suggested by their family members that they should relinquish their religious practices abandon their Jewish identity (Williams, 1993). The impact the Holocaust had on Jews made the majority of them suffer physiological fears that

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    takes them on the path to their freedom. The symbolism of the Mississippi river throughout Mark Twain’s famous novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is beautifully painted to represent the river as not only as a path to freedom but a place of refuge as well as a second home. The river allows Huck to escape from not only physical imprisonment but also mental captivity of society’s standards and norms and therefore decides to abandon the society, and the way to accomplish this is through the river

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    The lights shut off on a sweating hot summer day, and I knew exactly why. My father wasn't able to pay the electric bill. After the first light bulb fused, I was reminded of my childhood visits to Pakistan where the government chronically shut off the electric power distributed to the citizens. But imagine living in a world where there is no electricity. A world where there is no clear blue sky. A world where people don't have complete families. A world where there is no escape from poverty. A world

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    John Steinbeck's Work

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    John Steinbeck, American author of many novels and novellas, was born on February 27, 1902. His work often showcased western culture and literature and pushed themes like the human condition, living off the land and friendship. Growing up in Salinas, California, a lot of Steinbeck's work is set in Southern California, where he is most familiar. As a child he worked on his grandparents farm, getting up close and personal with the problems of the working man at a very young age. He dropped out of college

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    In today’s time, America is slowly spiraling out of control, and is drifting farther and farther away from being the “perfect” nation that its creators envisioned. Since January 1, 2018, there have been multiple school shootings; a dramatic increase from years passed. Rights of Man, written in 1791 by the pamphleteer Thomas Paine, shows the thoughts and how Thomas Paine felt about America in his time. He describes America as a “flawless” nation, when in fact, America has too many flaws to count.

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    Why Choose Our Lexington, KY Dental Practice Choosing a dental practice for your family can be a difficult process. To make it easier, we have outlined all of the qualities that we think make our practice unique. Below you will find some of the reasons our patients return again and again to Beaumont Family Dentistry for all of their oral health care needs. We Put Our Patients First At Beaumont Family Dentistry, our patients are our priority. That means we do whatever we can to make getting the care

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