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Immigrants' economic and cultural contributions to America

In all of the recent debates about immigration, one of the things that is oftentimes ignored is the fact that immigrants have been and continue to be very good for America. Immigrants contribute to the economy by working, which is a contribution to the overall value of the American economy.

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My attendance at a converted house Bar Mitzvah service

The Bar Mitzvah I attended took place in a building much different than what I had been expecting. It was actually a converted house, with the kitchen and bathrooms still intact but the walls between the living room, dining area, and the front bedroom removed.

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Sibling relationships in Japanese short stories by Terada and Watanabe

Those who never had a brother or sister to watch over them, console them, advise them or help them out of jams -- but have often wished they had been blessed with a brother or sister -- will relate well to both of these stories by Japanese writers from that point-of-view.

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Racial inequality and apartheid in South Africa

South Africa is a large nation comprising the southern tip of the African continent. Its capital city is Pretoria, but Johannesburg and Cape Town both have larger populations. The region is rich in natural resources including precious metals, gems, and salt.

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Environmental law enforcement under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act

The Clean Air Act -- CAA received approval in the year 1970 and was subsequently amended in the year 1977 as well as 1990.

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Nurses influencing legislators on community health policy and collaboration

"The value of collaboration among various health professionals in promoting community health. How can you, as a nurse, influence legislators and policy makers, who have little or no knowledge and experience related to health care, to make wise and effective decisions regarding community health?"

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Cristina Saralegui: Pioneer of Hispanic media and journalism

Cristina Saralegui is a 30-year veteran journalist who is recognized as one of the most influential role models for today's Hispanic woman. She is determined, successful, savvy and committed to making a difference (Know Cristina, 2008). Cristina was born on January 29, 1948, in Havana, Cuba.

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A slave's arrival in Louisiana and early captivity

My memory from ten years ago is vague. Perhaps this is normal, as I was only eight years old back then. Maybe nobody can really remember all the way back when they were eight. I am 18 now, and my life is vastly different from what it was ten years ago.

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The whole language versus phonics debate in American reading education

It often is described as learning to read in the same way that we learn to talk. It generally avoids phonic pronunciation of each word.

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Jim Cummins's BICS and CALP model for ESL students

Educational theorist Jim Cummins has proposed a two-pronged model for linguistic assimilation. According to Cummins, students attain linguistic fluency based on the acquisition of BICS and CALP. BICS stands for Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills.

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