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A Biography of Cal Ripken, Jr

As a native of Baltimore, I am very familiar with retired baseball player and native Marylander and Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. Not only did Ripken change the face of baseball here in Baltimore, but also for the rest of Major League Baseball. He continues to change baseball as the Chairman and CEO of ...

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Lincoln Mall in Rhode Island Converted to a Hybrid

Converting a small shopping mall into a hybrid lifestyle center and small shopping mall with no anchor access obviously has been a goal of the ownership of the Lincoln Mall in Lincoln, Rhode Island. When the mall was built in the mid-1970’s it was originally anchored by Zayre and Woolco and had junior anchors Cherry ...

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Motif of Light and Dark in “Sonny’s Blues”

A prominent, recurring theme in Sonny’s Blues is the conceptual tie between light and dark and the beliefs of the narrator and his brother, Sonny. In the traditional sense, light often symbolizes truth and enlightenment while darkness suggests the abysmal and totally contradicts any notions its opposite may kindle. It can be taken that the ...

The Harm of Immigration and Cultural Stereotypes

Illegal immigration has been a hot button issue in the United States within the last few years. With the rise of media coverage has also come the rise of misinformation, wrongful stereotypes and ignorant attitudes. Instead of aiding in a solution for the growing illegal immigration problem these stereotypes and misinformations lead to violent hate ...

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Wilton Station at Wilton Manors: Focused on Luxury and Location

Wilton Station can be summarized as sophisticated village living in Wilton Manors. Situated in the heart of downtown Wilton Manors, a block east of 5-Points, this newly constructed luxury neighborhood embodies an interesting style of design and architecture with a homey atmosphere and luxurious amenities. Wilton Manors is surrounded by the city of Fort Lauderdale. ...

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How to Conduct a Seance

Seances — contacting the dead or spirits — are just weird, right? Impossible? Dangerous? No, no, and — only if you do it wrong. A properly-conducted seance can cleanse an area of spirits and/or negative influences, or help you come to terms with the death of a loved one. It is not likely to get ...

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Body Systems Lesson Plan: Grades 3 – 5

Objective(s): The student will identify seven different body systems and their functions. Materials Needed: crayons, large manila paper, pencils, scissors, science book, vocabulary transparencies Technology Needed: overhead projector Before beginning the lesson: Review the vocabulary associated with body systems, using the transparencies on the overhead Call on various students to answer questions about the seven ...

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Product Review: Rembrandt 2 Hour White

One of the questions I get asked the most has to do with my teeth. Upon observing me guzzle coffee like an SUV guzzles gas (seriously, I’m breaching the pot-a-day mark) people will always ask me: How the heck do your teeth stay so white? The truth of the matter is that if I hadn’t ...

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Top Damask Wedding Favor Ideas

Damask wedding favors provide your guests with a beautiful token to remember your special day. When purchasing favors for your wedding, you can decide to go with one favor for all guests, or separate favors for males and females. This list provides you with both options. • Damask personalized mint tins are a great gift ...

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Parenthood: A “Childless” Stepmother’s Journey

“Naïve” could’ve easily been my middle name when I first became a stepmother. Shortly after I married my husband, my then 10-year-old stepson came to live with us. A year later, my 14-year-old stepdaughter followed suit. I knew that there would be an adjustment period for all of us as we got used to living ...