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A History of the Cuban-American Embargo

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Why exactly does the United States and Cuba have this embargo in place that restricts the possibility of goods being traded? What good does this do for either country? A look into the history behind what happened might better provide a means of ensuring that it is fixed in the future.

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Australian Food Facts

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Australia has given the world many wonderful things, such as kangaroos, koalas, Ayers Rock, and the famous Sydney Opera House. The country has also shared with the world its diverse culture, including its foods and wines. These delicacies are primarily to be found on the continent, but some can also

Civil Servant Problems and Issues

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Some say that civil servant workers are just taking up space and wasting taxpayers money. Some say that while civil servants may think they are helping they are not.

Slavery Rules!

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We are the masters of self-indulgence.In this article we explore the rampant self-interest that fills our society and how appalled the founding fathers of the U.S. Constitution must be at such folly talk about personal freedom.

Lebanon's Latest Political Challenge

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With Hezbollah threatening protests to topple Lebanons current government as part of a bid to change the balance of power within the government, Lebanon has been described in news accounts of being in the midst of one of its worst political crises in a generation. A few have even raised the prospect

What Are Masonic Rites?

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Freemasonry has been described as a secret society since its inception sometime in the 16th century. While it is true that there are plenty of masonic secrets, it is less a secret society than it is a society with secrets. The Freemasons are a well-known and very influential fraternal organization.

Politics in 2010

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Politics in 2010 are, in some words, very different in some countries from what happened just 20 or 30 years ago. But in general, politics are surprisingly boring repetitions of "same procedure as last year." What could we do about this? How could we all make a difference?

Primary Growth of Roots

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Roots anchor the plant in the soil, absorb water and nutrients from the soil and store food and nutrients for future use. Some plants grow many long, thin roots with many branches, while others grow a single taproot with a few hairlike branches. Primary plant growth begins after germination and occu

Lessons of Leadership - Why Do Our Politicians Fail?

In spite of their "purportedly" common vision toward a better and more livable world, our politicians have failed. Certainly not all of them were, or, are insincere. Nevertheless, they have failed to deliver. Today, we live in a more comfortable, but not a "better" world. Conflic

Anglo-Israelism and the Flesh

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This a a review of a book by Steven M.Collins, titled The "Lost" Ten Tribes of Israel...Found!This book tries to convince people that the "Lost" tribes of Israel after being uprooted by the Assyrians, started colonies all over the world and then ultimately migrated to Britain and

Building a Tiki Hut

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Tiki Huts can withstand most kinds of weather. They can handle heavy rain without water seeping through from the top since there are 300 to 10,000 leaves used to make a tiki hut roof. The huts can be portable or permanent and typically have bars underneath them. They can be found most often by beach

How to Make a Flowchart for a Census Count

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A flowchart is a type of diagram that allows you to organize and display a large amount of data in a manageable way. With a flowchart, you can break down your data into multiple subsections in a graphical representation. Unlike the linear progression of a tree diagram, the movement on a flowchart al

Differences Between High Commission & Embassy

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In Commonwealth countries, the British embassy is referred to as the high commission. The differences between a high commission and an embassy revolve around whether it is in a Commonwealth country or not. A Commonwealth country is a current or former member of the British Empire, such as Canada, In

Mrs Coretta Scott King

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Mrs. Coretta Scott King (born April 27, 1927, died January 30, 2006) was a noted civil rights leader, author and singer. She founded the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She is still one of the most influential women leaders in worldwide. Well prepared for a life committed to social justice and peac

Iraq War and Contemporary Fiction

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Wisdom of accelerated US troop withdrawal from Iraq is questioned. A lack of informative articles / fiction on Iraq and effects of war on the society is the cause of much misinformation about this long war. A political review of facts and real situation in Iraq alone can lead to a lasting solution t

Concept of Checks & Balances

"Checks and balances" is the phrase used to refer to the various powers granted to the different branches of a government, which allow each branch to affect and even override the decisions and actions of the other branches.

Health Care As Negotiated by the Government

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Now that the health care is getting closer to reality, some of the real implications of what may occur need to be examined more closely. To analyze all of the various intricacies and implications of the various clauses in the bill likely would take a team of analysts and legal minds a lot more time