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Freedom of speech is ensconced in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, penned in even before the right to bear arms. Then why are so many Americans upset with Colin Kaepernick? All Kaepernick did (Read More)
The recent shutdown of the Federal Government was a significant issue for a number of people throughout the country, and brought the US to the brink of financial disaster and default status on its debts to other countries. That would have made it a worldwide problem with a much stronger significance for global harmony and financial markets. A shutdown has happened before, and may happen again (Plumer). Actually, it could happen again sooner than one would hope. The concessions made to get the government up and running again were only temporary, with deadlines in January and February of 2014 (US… (Read More)
This essay focuses on the death penalty and how the 2016 election, which will help determine the immediate future of the United States Supreme Court, will impact the immediate and long-term future of the death penalty in the United States. The paper begins with a brief history of the death penalty, then discusses the pros and cons of capital punishment. Next, the paper looks at the current legal state of the death penalty in the United States. Finally, the paper focuses on how the 2016 election, which will determine the 9th member of the Supreme Court… (Read More)
This paper focuses on the Zika virus. It explains what the Zika virus is and describes symptoms of the virus. Much of the paper focuses on how the Zika virus is transmitted, which is through the bite of mosquitos carrying the virus. The paper also concentrates on the health effects of the Zika virus, including the possibility of the birth defect micro encephalitis, which can occur in infants whose mothers were infected with Zika during gestation. In addition, it looks at how the virus has spread from South America throughout Central America and to the southern continental… (Read More)
On July 6, 2013, Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crashed on its final approach to San Francisco International Airport. The flight was coming from its hub airport, Incheon International Airport in South Korea, and everything appeared normal until the last few moments of the landing sequence. (Read More)
The legalization of marijuana (i.e. "pot") in the states of Washington and Colorado is significant for many reasons. It is also relatively unexpected. While Washington State – largely the Western half of it – and the rest of the West Coast have generally been known for being very liberal, Colorado does not have as much of that reputation. Another reason it is surprising is that marijuana is still illegal at a federal level, so these states are going against the federal government by legalizing pot for recreational use. (Read More)
We encourage you to use all of our resources for help in writing your own great papers, just remember to cite your sources. When to Cite a Source While there are certainly times that people intentionally cheat, you might be surprised to learn that plagiarism is often accidental or inadvertent. That is because many people do not know when they should cite…
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In order to understand both sides of the same sex marriage debate, it is important to look at those who advocate for the union of two people no matter what their genders, as well as those who believe that marriage should be only between a man and a woman. The reasons cited on both sides are various. Many of those…
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In American society in 2013, it is no secret that sex sells. Sexuality is used to entice customers to buy all manner and type of products, along with various services. But when is it too much? The young women and girls in advertisements for products and services appear to be getting younger, but at the same time the treatment…
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On July 6, 2013, Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crashed on its final approach to San Francisco International Airport. The flight was coming from its hub airport, Incheon International Airport in South Korea, and everything appeared normal until the last few moments of the landing sequence.
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