Truman This quote from Harry Truman gave life to the beginning of the Cold War, which from 1945-1991 pitted the U.S. against the Soviet Communist nations. The Marshall Plan, which is what Truman is referring to in the above quote, was the catalyst, which set the stage for over 45 years of "cold" war. ... One can only imagine the chaos not only in Seoul, which exchanged hands 4 times, but also in every major city in both North and South Korea. ... The mujahidin were supported by aid from the United States, China, and Saudi Arabia, channelled through Pakistan, and from Iran. ... In 1989 Ortega...

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To quote Charles Pierce, There is one thing even more vital to science than intelligent methods; and that is, the sincere desire to find out the truth, whatever it may be. ... By the virtue of medicine, not only does a person live longer but also lives his life to the fullest in the best of health. ... Today these diseases have been eradicated from the face of the earth. ... Though only a piece of the great jigsaw puzzle of life, it leads us one step closer to the whole picture. ... If this is so, then it can only result in better living standards. ...

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Palumbo believes that music has a great effect on people because it drives us to move, and dance; it livens our spirits and helps us feel at peace (Palumbo, 1997, p. 56-57). ... Music, with its myriad of styles, has a way of forming different groups of listeners and youth separate themselves into groups according to the kind of music they enjoy listening to. ... They cannot see, or feel what murder, stealing, and shooting are like when they can only hear the lyrics. ... Because they only see the action and excitement of the gangsta" life, they believe that it will make them popular, strong,...

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