So how does this story become relevant in the first place. Like anything else, the story of this event quickly rose to national attention through the networking and distribution of media and news outlets. ... That means that the news first goes through a filter and word choosing of a media staff who can ultimately determine a readers take on a story as it is being portrayed to the likeness of a news companies staffing. ... Al Sharpton has been notorious for stirring up the media, William Lafferty of Freedom Outpost on Sharpton is quoted, Al Sharpton has a special relationship to the truth. ...

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" This quote to me is important because women had to believe without any doubt that they were and are entitled to political, social and economic equality to men despite society's views and oppression from men who believe the opposite.  ... Now using Steinem's quote it's a fact we learned that god was man it's not a fact because as per Thomas Paine "Jesus Christ wrote no account of himself, of his birth, parentage, or any thing else; not a line of what is called the New Testament is of his own writing". ... Using another Ralph Waldo Emerson quote "No mem...

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My first tattoo was a celtic cross with a banner running through it that I designed with the quote "Tomorrow is too late, I live for today." on my left upper arm. ... Does that quote have a particularly significant meaning to you? ... Not only do I get to put beautiful art on peoples bodies, but I get to interact with them, learn their stories, and help them through whatever they may be going though. ... It requires the skill and creativity to tell their stories in a very permanent and beautiful way. ... Hearing the stories behind the tattoos and being a part of that story is the part that&#...

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Throughout the years, children within the United States have been left unvaccinated even though the resources are available. These numbers have increased dramatically due to parents religious and philosophical beliefs as well as trying to rely on the concept of herd immunity. It was stated in an art...

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In order to find the truth and ensure quality, sources were evaluated on a basis of four standards: "recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or discomfort;" "be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable," "tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly," and "avoid stereotyping by race, religion, ethnicity, geography, and physical appearance" (SPJ Code of Ethics, 2014, pg. 1). ... This quote by Huxley is very similar to when Obama said ISIS is a "Jayvee team" (whi...

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He wrote unoriginal poems and stories for popular magazines and made political speeches, for which Tammany Hall democrats rewarded him with the editorship of various short-lived newspapers. ... The New York Times Book Review gave this quote "new poem after new poem makes clear how deeply each Frost poem bears on all Frost poems, and how surely all are a constant symbol of his life's commitment to making metaphors that clarify the dark paradoxes they contain. Probably the most famous quote was given by President Kennedy "his death impoverishes us all; but he has bequeathed his nation a b...

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" This quote is relevant to the theme because as the movie's plot unfolds, Memo becomes more obsessed with working, even to the point of exhaustion. ... Luz assisted Memo in obtaining the nodes and using them, however when Memo learned Luz was selling their stories the technology greatly hindered their relationship. ...

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President Johnson was quoted as saying "Thurgood Marshall was the right thing to do, the right time to do it, the right man and the right place". ... Norma was always telling stories to Thurgood about famous Afro Americans who help revitalize The Afro American culture. ... Thurgood's teachers were always asking him to quote The United States Constitution aloud in class. ...

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In an interview with Stodolsky a Muslim woman of Pakistani background pointed out that she did not cover, but she was quoted: I don't know why I"m not experiencing it [harassment] that much, but I know a lot of girls that have experienced it. ... They just target anyone that looks different that's wearing some different attire This quote seems to pretty much sum up many of the women's experiences after September 11th. ...

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Washington Monument Architect: Robert Mills Location: Washington, D. C. Date: 1848-1885 Building Type: Monument Construction System: Masonry Cut Stone Climate: Temperate Context: Neo-Egyptian Fact: At 555 feet tall, the highest all-masonry tower in the world. It is 55 feet wide at t...

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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. ...

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While searching the American Psychological Associations (APA) website I found a great article that showed that there are several variables of sexual orientation that affect the classroom experience and academic achievement of K-12 students. Population being studied in this case is jr' high and high school students. First students can be at a disadvantage to pre-dispossed biases by teachers. As we've learned already to this point everyone has bias and there is no way around it. If you have an accepting teacher and one that will make the situation a good thing instead of unconformable ...

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Writer Amy Maxen reviews the documentary Kings Park: Stories from an American mental institution, directed by Lucy Winer. ... In Johnson's article he quotes North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx saying "New laws will do us no good if they burden responsible gun owners and small businesses but fail to stop sick people before they turn to evil" (Johnson 7). ...

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The dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was "a terrible thing, but it had to be done" (Holmes 2). Why did it have to be done? What could possibly make killing 200,000 Japanese citizens alright? It seems like a terrible thing, but it was necessary in order to bring back peace to the world at the smallest cost possible. Many events and reasons are behind the United States' decision to use atomic force, and once read about, they will begin to stack up. ...

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Five Easy Pieces In 1970, the '60s may have been over, but the youth of America was still riding the crest of the Woodstock Festival into the brand new decade. In 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, Charles Manson directed his followers to commit the Tate-LaBianca murders, Senator Edward Kennedy drove his car off a bridge, American troops illegally invaded Cambodia and had a continued presence in Vietnam, and American cinema celebrated the life of the hippie with Easy Rider. 1970 seemed an extension of 1969 as the Chicago Seven were convicted of conspiracy to riot, Natio...

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THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA AND THE `LEGAL AND POLITICAL STRUGGLE' OVER INDIGENOUS RIGHTS[*] ABSTRACT/RESUME Many Indian leaders have recognized that the Supreme Court of Canada has changed direction very significantly on issues of treaty and aboriginal rights. As a result, Indian ...

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Abstract Beliefs in conspiracy theories are widespread throughout the world, in every culture and community. They range from a world take over by secret societies to rigged Olympic games. Many are short lived, however, others seem to become self-perpetuating animals preying particularly on the Black community. The most common theories are that which circle HIV/AIDS. These theories have a devastating impact that effects the African American and Black South African population. ...

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