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- 3851: Gatsbys Dream
- What is the American Dream? In the Webster's New World Dictionary, dream is defined as: "a fanciful vision of the conscious mind; a fond hope or aspiration; anything lovely, etc." In F. Scott Fitzerald's novel The Great Gatsby, the lead character Jay Gatsby defines the American Dream as: everyone can rise to success no matter what his or her beginnings. In the First chapter of the novel, Nick Carraway, the narrator of the story gives us a glimpse into Gatsby's ...
- 3852: Abusing AA
- ... in the article, AA is more important over the long term than professional treatment. (Johnson, Chappel.1994) The article shows effective guidelines for professionals in the treatment of addiction. We know that AA predates the American Medical Associations ruling that alcohol addiction (along with other addictions) is a disease. We know from experience, either personal or second-hand, that addiction can not be cured without intervention of some kind with the ... in the article, AA is more important over the long term than professional treatment. (Johnson, Chappel.1994) The article shows effective guidelines for professionals in the treatment of addiction. We know that AA predates the American Medical Associations ruling that alcohol addiction (along with other addictions) is a disease. We know from experience, either personal or second-hand, that addiction can not be cured without intervention of some kind with the ...
- 3853: College
- ... should be ended and society must discover the best route to achieve genuine student success. "Students who are socially promoted have no skills for life. The number of social promotions each year nears two million" (American Federation Teachers, afta.com). Social Promotion shows children that no matter what grade they achieve they will be promoted. This creates two problems. Students will not work to achieve; laziness is created in children. Second ... school atmosphere. However, simply sending students to summer school and/or holding them back a grade may not be the answer either. Standards and policies must be set to intensive with failing students learning problems (American Federation of Teachers, afta.com)." It is clear that Social Promotion is unjust to both successful and failing students. These alternatives to Social promotion must be explored and immediately put into effect. The education system ...
- 3854: A Study In Contrast The Views Of Catherine Barkley And Brett
- ... injury is cause to question that if Brett truly loved him, she would relinquish her own desires in order to consummate their love. However, it must be acknowledged that Brett is part of a social revolution in which women began to expect the same rights as men. Brett rebels against the undyingly faithful part of Catherine s lifestyle, not purely for the right of being a free woman, but because she ... deceive themselves however, this reflects on how each generation shares at least some characteristics of the generation before. Though primarily diverse, the pre and post 1900 societies shared some of the issues surrounding war and revolution. This changing period in time showed the turn of a new generation of women whose labors and decisions became valuable through war. Through jobs like nursing, women like Catherine were able to experience a new ...
- 3855: Automobile Motorsports Around The World
- ... known to be installed. The V6's are usually of an all-aluminum construction, and have long been aircooled, though that has recently changed to watercooling. Most German cars are rear wheel drive, like the American cars, though use a lighter weight and less power. A typical turbocharged V6 might make 300-500 hp, with an extreme of 700 hp. Italy has a deep history of road racing, and build extremely ... an extreme of 600 hp. The high performance car hobby is one of the most popular hobbies of all. Good quality, fast cars can been seen around the world, though there are many distinct differences. American cars are the fastest, though also the worst handlers. Italian and German cars are a lot alike, and are very powerful and handle very well. Japanese cars are the smallest, lightest, and least powerful, but ...
- 3856: Young Voters Showing Apathy
- ... a difference. Today's Generation X has developed a lackadaisical attitude when it comes to voting. The main reasons for apathy among young voters are today's young adults lack interest, knowledge and trust in American politics. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, voters between the ages of 18 and 24 have had the worst voter turnout rate of any age group in every congressional and presidential election since 1980 ... in motivating young adults to vote. Despite all that has been said and done, many young adults are still apathetic when it comes to voting due to a lack in interest, knowledge and trust in American politics. For most young adults, to vote or not to vote is a question that they must begin to ask themselves.
- 3857: Women Characters In Lone Range
- ... endure the pain of a past that oppressed her, the adversity of a present that is only beginning to understand her, and a future that will continuously test her. From the beginning of time, Native American women have been a driving force in their cultures, retaining their immense strength throughout centuries of exploitation. Mothers and grandmothers held the family together with their gentle power, and medicine women were the local psychologists ... or having pride in one s heritage and background, the women all show a sincere dedication that is truly admirable. A woman s life is never easy, and the additional struggles of being a Native American make life on the Spokane reservation even harder. But these women bless the shields of their warriors as they face the unjust world, and they look towards the future with a warrior s spirit themselves ...
- 3858: Who Can Stop Credit Card Abuse
- ... measure adopted by the credit cards companies was a warning bulletin alerting the banks and merchants to fraudulent cards. All the major credit cards companies did not approve this kind of measure. On one hand, American Express, Diners Club felt that the warning bulletins were necessary to control fraud as well as the misuse of cards by delinquents and overspenders. On the other hand, Visa took the position that warning bulletins were not necessary and that sending postcard was enough. Statistics proved later that Visa was losing a higher percentage of its charge volume from fraud than American Express and diners Club(Lewis, 1990). The solution on the federal level would be an abolishment of the government credit card system as suggested republican George W. Gekas (R-Pa)(Los Angeles Times, 1996, March ...
- 3859: When Will We Learn
- ... The fact of the matter is, we have grown too comfortable. Spontaneity is dead and gone. Or maybe it is just buried alive, and someone or something will dig through the soil and revive the American Dream. Because it has been discarded from our minds. We have lost that motivation, that inner drive, that heart and soul of what made this blistered nation appear to be great. We ve degenerated so ... and dreams. And we are far too comfortable with our flaws. The times they are a changin , eh? Seems like a fucking rut to me. We need something shocking. We need something to bring the American people together again. Maybe that s all we need. Maybe this isn t the end of times after all. Maybe we just need one punch in the face to prove it to us, something that ...
- 3860: What Are Stock Options
- ... nine months from the date the options are first listed for trading. There are longer-term option contracts, called LEAPS, which can have expiration dates up to three years from the date of the listing. American-style options (the most commonly traded) and European-style options possess different regulations relating to expiration and the exercising of an option. An American-style option is an option contract that may be exercised at any time between the date of purchase and the expiration date. An European-style option (used primarily with cash settled options) can only be ...
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