Ketchum, Idaho Essays

  • Software Developers: Web Design

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    paper ... ...nces.Majors - Computer Science - Computer Information Sciences. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2014. . "Idaho State University." Majors, Minors, Emphases, Options, and Tracks Offered. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2014. . "Majors and Minors." Undergraduate Catalogs. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2014. . "AZ Index-Degree Finder-University of Idaho." AZ Index-Degree Finder-University of Idaho. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2014. . "Cost of Attendance for 2013-2014."Admissions. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2014. .

  • The Importance Of Attending Culinary School

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    interested in doing after high school. I would like to do this first because it is what I am most passionate about and it is my biggest dream to go there. I plan to go to Oregon Coast Culinary Institute, as it is one of the closest culinary schools to Idaho. I will have to apply to Southwestern

  • The Steptoe Battle

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    Introduction In 1858, warriors from the Spokane, Palouse, and Coeur d’Alene tribes routed an expeditionary force commanded by Colonel Edward Steptoe. The running battle resulted in seven soldiers dead, two soldiers missing, two howitzer cannons buried, the complete loss of the pack train, and three interpreters killed. Colonel Steptoe and his command escaped in the middle of the night nearly out of ammunition and in desperate condition. The mounted infantry known as Dragoons rode through the next

  • Analysis Of Flathead Vest By Jaune Quick-To-See Smith

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    Born in 1940 as a member of the Flathead Nation, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith started her life on the Confederated Salish and Kootneai Reservation in Montana, with lineage from French, Shoshone, and Cree ancestors. Smith and her sister grew up primarily with their father in California and in several reservations in Washington State, after their mother abandoned them when Smith was two years of age. Smith was put to work at an early age to help out her family who struggled financially. Smith’s upbringing

  • Transformation of the Pacific Northwest into an Urban Society

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    stagecoaches, steamboats and sailing ships to passenger trains. The Pacific Northwest experienced a rapid rate of growth from 1880s to 1890s. In between 1859 to 1890, the Pacific Northwest established its statehood between Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The growth in resources of travel and the increase of immigrants, transformed the Pacific Northwest from small towns to an urban Society. In 1850, the side wheeler “Columbia”, which commenced regular services between Astoria and Portland in 1850

  • Going Out West

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    Going out west last summer was one of the most exciting and interesting things I have ever done in my life. When my mom first told me about the trip I was only really excited about going on the airplane. But when we got there, I was in for a big surprise. One of the worst parts of the trip was that my family and I had to wake up at 3:00 AM to catch the plane in Manchester. We flew from Manchester to Cleveland Ohio, and then from Cleveland to Salt Lake City, Utah. I had a lot of fun on the plane

  • Bob Grover Essay

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    trademarked microcontroller known as The Brain. Mr. Floyd received his AA from CSI in Twin Falls, Idaho where he graduated proudly as Student Body President and the Golden Eagle Mascot. Currently, Bob resides in Boise happily with his family and loves watching his nine grandchildren grow up. He plays softball, enjoys photography, and disappearing with a backpack into the White Cloud Mountains of Idaho where he encourages all Idahoans to take a

  • Pacific Northwest Research Paper

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    Pacific Northwest is not only a region in northwest America but also my second home. Pacific Northwest includes: part of Alaska, most of British Columbia, Canada, Washington State, Oregon State, Idaho State, and part of northern California. From the view of climate, most of area of Pacific Northwest has oceanic climate. In oceanic climate, the temperature in summer season is cool, and the temperature in winter season is cold, but not too cold. Also, there is much precipitation during winter season

  • The Ghost in Morgan's Alley

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    Lewiston, Idaho, once an important port for miners traveling in search of gold, is now a town of about 30,000 people. Few of the people who live in the Lewis-Clark Valley speak of its over one hundred year history. However, there are still parts of the community where one can explore and see the age of the town. Downtown Lewiston is one of a few areas where people can go exploring. They wander the streets, admiring the buildings that stand proudly above them. One building in particular ties

  • An Essay On Idaho

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    First Hour Idaho Have you ever wanted to leave Missouri? If so, you should visit Idaho. You should visit Idaho because of all the history about Lewis and Clark. Here are some facts about Idaho’s geography. Idaho is sparsely settled. Most people live in farmlands by the Snake River. Idaho lies in the Pacific Northwest. Plains and desert regions cover most of Idaho. Average temperature in January is 30⁰F and in July 75⁰F. Idaho was originally part of the Oregon country. Idaho Falls serves as

  • A Buffalo Common Metaphor

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    A Buffalo Common Metaphor Over the past few decades the High Plains have consistently been losing its population. So, in 1987 Doctors Frank and Deborah Popper introduced the idea of Buffalo Commons. They described this project as “A combination of literary metaphor, public-policy proposal, futurist prediction and ecological restoration project” (The Buffalo Commons: Its Antecedents). The essential focus of this project was to replace the ever decrease population by returning buffalo back to the

  • Cartoon Review: The Arthur books by Marc Brown

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    As a child, I always looked forward to Saturday morning cartoons. My family had the most basic cable package, which consisted of fewer than twenty channels. These did not include popular kid’s channels such as Nickelodeon or Disney Channel. One morning per week cartoons appeared on my TV screen, and I would wake up early, excited and engrossed in the plotlines. As times have changed and more research has been conducted, opinions on the effects of have cartoons changed. Several medical organizations

  • Mise-en-Scene in Napoleon Dynamite

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    Mise-en-Scene in Napoleon Dynamite In Napoleon Dynamite (Jared Hess, 2004), the character known as Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Heder) is quite a unique fellow. His quirkiness and eccentricity are what make him as a character; they are the primary traits of his personality. Keep in mind, however, that he is not the only odd character in the film, but he has his own peerless way of defining himself separate from any other character(s). This effect is achieved through certain cinematic techniques that

  • From Little Falls to Major Power Producer: A Brief History of the Post Falls Dam

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    From Little Falls to Major Power Producer: A Brief History of the Post Falls Dam The Post Falls Dam has stoically served North Idaho for over 100 years and is arguably one of the greatest social and geographical influences in the region today. To appreciate the history of the dam, it is important to start at the beginning, before the dam was built, even before there was a Spokane River or a Lake Coeur d’Alene. Before Lake Coeur d’Alene existed, the St. Joe River ran through the present lakebed

  • Politics and Religion in the Herbert’s Dune Novels

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    Politics and Religion in the Herbert’s Dune Novels There are a variety of political and religious concepts throughout the Dune novels that varies so much through the novels which makes it a complex and cogitative science fiction series. The Dune novels are popular with many fans and partly this is due because of its political and religious structures. This essay will be focussing primarily on the first four Dune novels written by Frank Herbert. In the first novel, the Qizarate is composed

  • Analysis of the Power of Religion in Frank Herbert's Dune

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    Throughout Dune there is a clear emphasis on the power of religion in society. Frank Herbert explores just how prominent religion is when it comes to control again and again in this book with the idea of prophecy and messianic suggestion. The main character, Paul, is often looked upon as some sort of supernatural human being and is in turn glorified and protected. After having been crowned the messiah of multiple prophecies Paul becomes referred to as Muad’Dib, which means “mouse”. Herbert uses this

  • Ernest Hemingway Accomplishments

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    Ernest Hemingway once said, “In order to write about life first you must live it.” That is exactly what he did. Throughout his life he had countless experiences that he would elaborate on to create his novels. Ernest Hemingway is considered one of the greatest authors in history; therefore, here is how he was able to reach his level of fame. Every great story has a beginning, so it is only fitting that an author like Ernest Hemingway would have a great beginning as well. Hemingway was born in Cicero

  • 1920's Expatriation

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    The Roaring Twenties made a major change in the United States. Roaring Twenties was an period of social, artistic, cultural, and economic dynamism that characterizes the cultural tone of the 1920’s in American cities also in Berlin and Paris (Boundless). During the 1920’s expatriates was a major literary movement “until the Wall Street crash of 1929 that this remarkable era ended and the Great Depression spread worldwide” (Boundless). Expatriates were people who live outside their native country

  • Earnest Hemingway

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    Earnest Hemingway Earnest Miller Hemingway was born in Oak Park Illinois. After graduating from high school, he got a job at a paper called "Kansas City Star". Hemingway continually tried to enter the military, but his messed up eye, hindered this task. Hemingway had managed to get a job driving an American Red Cross ambulance. During this expedition, he was injured and hospitalized. Hemingway had an crush for a particular nurse at that hospital, her name was Agnes von Kurowsky

  • Ernest Hemingway’s Life and Accomplishments

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    Writing being only one of Ernest Hemingway’s many amazing accomplishments throughout his lifetime, he changed lives all across the globe. Ernest Hemingway was a very brave, unique and passionate man. He received awards and prizes in his life, only small markers in his life compared to what he actually accomplished, both personally and for his country. Ernest Miller Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899 in Illinois. When he was in high school, he wrote for the newspaper, Trapeze and Tabula. When he