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    The next surprise to happen to the characters is Trin’s Pregnancy. Trin experiences pain in her abdomen, and the characters are able to ascertain that the cause of the pain is Braxton-Hicks, AKA false labor. Braxton-Hicks Contractions are a normal occurrence in pregnancy, and are the bodies way of practicing for actual labor. Trin, who suffered from irregular periods and other hormonal issues, is unaware of her pregnancy, something that is rare, but not at all unheard of. It is revealed that the father of Trin’s baby is Jared, who they had just recently saved. The fatherhood is confirmed by process of elimination (no recent sexual activity, in combination with previous serial monogamy, ergo last sexual partner is the most likely father). The…

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    with my cane or wheelchair, to simply ask, “What is wrong with you?” The first time I heard this it shocked me because I do not view myself as more different than anyone else, but then I realized it was a great opportunity to shine a positive light on disabilities. Everyone I meet, whether they are embarrassed parents in Wal-Mart or classmates at school, is hesitant to ask me about my story. However, I am more than willing to share about how cerebral palsy has affected my life in both positive…

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    Pregnancy: A Short Story

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    it was a beautiful Thursday, April night and i was almost at my fortieth week of pregnancy. my mother, brother and i had just finished eating dinner i had an eggplant parmesan sub from a local pizzeria where we live. my mom decided to go for a walk to a Walgreens that 's down the street because she heard walking could help go into labor. i had gotten preeclampsia which for someone who has anxiety is extremely scary. we tried everything we could to help me go into labor so i would not be induced.…

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    How Pregnancy Can Be a Good Thing for Teenage Girls On my 15th birthday, July 3, 1998, I was at the Glenwood Lake Park rehearsing for my mothers’ wedding. It was exactly 10 a.m. when I announced to my family. “It’s Time!” I knew immediately that the contractions I was having were not the Braxton Hicks contractions I had been having for months. These contractions were very real and very intense. My sister had me sit down and she began to time how far apart my contractions were. My family…

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    Abercrombie & Fitch

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    We focus on high-quality merchandise that compliments the casual classic American lifestyle, targeting males and females between the ages of 14 and 22 years old, through clothing that allow them to be comfortable and casual while still looking stylish and trendy and maintaining a sense of luxurious lifestyle. We created three brands that answer to different targets of people: Abercrombie & Fitch is the next generation of effortless all-American style; Hollister, fantasy of Southern California,…

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    Both A Martinet and a Failure: The Effect of the Battle of Stones River on Braxton Bragg General Braxton Bragg was a leader of the Confederate side in the Civil War. He fought in many battles, including the Battle of Stones River. However, his career came to an end because he caused his associates to become frustrated with his quarrelsome attitude and cowardly decisions. This begs the question: To what extent did the battle of Stones River affect Braxton Bragg 's military career? While Bragg 's…

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    P. G. T. Beauregard, Braxton Bragg, and Joseph E. Johnston. Dreux’s Cavalry Company was part of the personal escort of General Bragg and later, General Joseph E. Johnson. Private Montegut, as a light artillery member, was in some of the violent engagements of the war: Chickamauga, Murfreesboro, siege of Charleston and Battle of Averasboro, N.C. He also fought in the Battle of Farmington, and Corinth Campaign, Mississippi. Later he served under Capt. Gustave LeGardeur, in the defense of…

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    How Toni Braxton is Living Her Life with Lupus Toni Braxton is an American singer, record producer, and songwriter. She is best known for her hit songs “Breathe Again” and “Un-Break My Heart”. Her songs made it on top of music charts and she also won numerous awards as well. This is the reason why she is considered one of the most successful personalities in the industry. However, apart from succeeding in her career, she has also succeeded in battling lupus. How Toni Braxton was diagnosed with…

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    Battle Analysis: Battle of Stones River The purpose of this paper is to describe how the Confederate Army of Tennessee could have used Intelligence assets to minimize losses and achieve victory during the Battle of Stones River in Murfreesboro, Tennessee during the winter from December 3, 1862 to January 2, 1863. The Battle of Stones River was a significant turning point in the Civil War. It is the final battle of the Stones River Campaign of the Western Theater. The campaign includes four other…

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    Nature Of Coleman Scouts

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    critical to obtaining intelligence that could aid the Confederacy in gaining an edge on the Union army. This seems all too familiar to the term of a spy, but the misconception between the two is often made, and can be easily corrected. Scouts during these times were easily identifiable, due to the requirement to be uniformed. To be a scout, you had to be known. A spy would be dressed in civilian clothing and would undertake whatever means necessary to infiltrate and gain all crucial information…

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