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    Nose servers did anything they could to keep their bosses happy, but rarely had a clue on doing their own job. Server's like Olive Oil were scattered within the hotel world, and although there ingratiating tactics were obvious, the irony was if they applied these efforts towards what needed to be done they could have been successful. This selective behavior inevitably came back to bite them. During a quiet weekend, Japes’ was working the desk by himself. The switchboard operator that night was

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    Kyungsoo says that he works at the neighboring toy factory from nine to five, gluing little shiny little marble eyes onto stuffed cartoon characters. A breath of artificiality for the sparkle of life. The job is purely for financial support, albeit Kyungsoo thinks that he might have grown attached to his coworkers and the plushness of the toys, the soft fabrics, the forever cheerful smiles. The job makes just enough for rent and necessities. Still, it’s alright because seven o’clock fixes everything

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    Freshman Persuasive Essay

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    Here are some things that I wish someone has taken the time to tell me at the beginning of my freshman year. Where to Live: You have to spend a year or two living in a HUD dorm. (aka Evans, Lewis, and Wilson) And although not technically a HUD dorm, Ferrin is also a wonderful choice for a freshman. Although these buildings may not be as flashy and offer you quite as many amenities as the newer dorms do, the camaraderie that you find there will be infinitely valuable to you during your four years

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    ‘Fuck. She’s going to kill me when she finds out about the car.’ I peered over to where the voice was coming from. I spotted a middle-aged man rubbing at a scratch on his car, but it wouldn’t go away. I clicked my tongue and decided to enter another strangers mind, wanting something more interesting than a damaged paint job. ‘Oh, God. Is it two pm yet? Why does he keep going on about his cat, can’t he tell I’m bored out of my mind? It’s alright, if I continue to nod and seem like I’m interested

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    Out Of Darkness Stationary in the pulse of darkness, it’s as though he’s evolved out of nothing, fully formed, unencumbered. Despite it being some hours before dawn, he is not tired, nor is his conscience troubled. In fact, he’s alert and empty-headed and inexplicably elated. With no decision made, no motivation at all, he had moved toward the nearest of three bedroom windows and experienced such ease and freedom in his tread, that he suspects at once he’s dreaming. Dreams do not interest him; that

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    A Short Story

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    minutes if you want.” A grin crept onto Ed’s face, and he shook his head, “No absolutely not, I was just making sure it was locked before work.” They laughed and Ed put his arm around Ana’s shoulders. They walked down the street, both of their bellies empty and smiles on their faces. “Are we going to church today, Ed?” “Today and every day, of course”, he replied. They walked on past a group of street performers, and stopped to listen to the music - the artists predictably shifted their performance away

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    The 1940s were boom years for the development of the Motor City, as well as years full of change. World War II had recently began, increasing the need for wat vehicles and weapons. Many factories re-arranged themselves to build war machines, and women began to take men’s job in the workplace as men were sent to fight in the war. After

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    When Can I Leave Here?

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    ESSAY English III Mr. Ray Simon Austad When can I leave here? My voice was raspy, my throat dry. As soon as the doctor says so, I assume, The intern replied without looking up from his notes, Are you running late for an appointment? Can’t you at least give an estimate? His joke I couldn’t care less for. He turned to face me; baggy eyes filled his face, but a grin had just faded away. He suppressed a yawn, and approached me. Well, um, what I was told is that the only wound that isn’t superficial

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    as depicted above. Use Alumina (Grade II-III) as your adsorbant. To measure the adsorbent, fill the column one-half to two-thirds full, and then pour the powder into a 10-mL Erlenmeyer flask. Clamp the column in a vertical position, and close the valve. Always grasp the valve with one hand while turning it with the other. Flll the column with ligroin or hexanes to the top of the glass column. Add about 8 mL hexanes to the

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    Week 7: Assignment

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    Week 7 Assignment 1 Discussion Question Two VG is a thirty-one-year-old female who comes in for a routine follow-up. She reports that she has been feeling excessive fatigue over the last month. She also notes that she is having some problems at work, not only because of her fatigue but also because of difficulty concentrating. She also notes that she has gained 10 pounds over the last month, and she is unable to identify the cause of the weight gain. She also notes that her periods are a little

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