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- 13191: The Lottery
- The Lottery The lottery, what are the results? This is a question often ignored today. In a world of get rich quick and something for nothing the lottery seems to fit right in. Is it to good to be true. It promises better schooling for children and lower taxes for the average worker ... have the money or the time to pursue justice in the case of false lottery claims. How are state lotteries falsifying odds and misleading those who participate. In Ronald Renos article he quote The New Republic as saying Take a current Washington D.C. lottery ad campaign for D.C. Daily Million. The slogan is A Million a DayJust Play. D.C. Daily Millions would be more accurately titled ...
- 13192: Existentialism
- ... view a situation as immoral, existentialism maintains that only those involved can determine morality. Existential novels and short stories include themes of moral individualism, freedom of choice, and responsibility, as well as alienation from the world, The Stranger, by Albert Camus, incorporated subjects of existentialism. In this novel, the protagonist Mersault finds himself alienated from the world. Franz Kafka, another existential writer, expressed his views in the short story' The Metamorphosis." In this tale, the hero, a hardworking insurance agent, awakens to discover that he has turned into an enormo us insect, four feet in length. He recognizes his familial rejection as he is left to die alone (Kafka). Many Existentialists focus on an absurd nightmare of the world and life. Dostoyevsky, a Nineteenth-Century Russian Existential novelist, mentioned through one of his characters: 'We must love life more than the meaning of it" (E3dstentialism). After all, Existentialists maintain that life is lacking ...
- 13193: Dirtbiking
- ... could crash and burn. That's the adrenaline rush you get when you ride a dirtbike. Dirtbiking is an exciting, adrenaline pumping sport. Dirtbiking is also a sport enjoyed by many people all over the world. To get involved in dirtbiking you have to race in the right age group. You also have to know what size dirtbike is right for you. Next, you need to know what kind of race ... like boulders and enormous logs. You cant put your feet on the ground, also the bikes have no seat! Lastly, dirtbiking is always changing. Imagine an old clunky looking dirtbike and compare it to a new, fast dirtbike. Dirtbikes today are safer too. For example, bikes now a days have rev-limiters so the dirtbike doesn't blow up. The older dirtbikes had small dual shocks in the back, steel frames ...
- 13194: Christmas Is A Good Holiday For Many Reasons
- ... is a good holiday for many reasons. There are reasons that exist that make Christmas a bad holiday, but for the most part it is a wonderful time of year. Millions of people around the world will agree that Christmas is one of the most fun and exciting holidays. Christmas is a good holiday because students get a vacation from school, people get to exchange gifts with friends and family, and ... student has done well the first semester, he or she is sure to survive the second semester. Next, people get to exchange gifts with friends and family. Exchanging gifts is always fun because people receive new things. Who couldn't enjoy something that was given to them free. Also, people get to give gifts to their friends and family. Giving gifts always gives people that warm happy feeling inside. The most ...
- 13195: Surfing
- ... factory using light balsa wood or fiberglass and polyurethane. An added benefit of using these materials is a great reduction in the weight of the boards. Surfing is becoming more popular each year. For safety, new surfers must be good swimmers. Boards should be checked for cracks and slivers before each use. All surfers should check the water conditions posted at the life guard station before entering the water. Surfing should only be done during the daylight hours and when other people are present. A new beginning surfboard costs $50.00 to $70.00. A helpful device is a leash which attaches around the wrist with velcro to the board. In this way, the board will not drift away from the surfer. A good leash costs $7.00 to $11.00. Surfers might also want to consider buying a wetsuit which protects from hypothermia . Prices begin around $100.00. New surfers might want to consider putting wax on the board for a better grip. Surfing is an increasingly popular and fun sport. No trip to Florida would be complete without trying to surf. Some ...
- 13196: Sponsors and Sports
- Sponsors and Sports In the world of sports, everything from the cups the athletes drink from to the stadiums they play in is up for grabs. The four major sports are a playing field for the teams as well as major ... effect that sponsors have on Major League Baseball is that they are trying to help restore baseball as the national pastime. Baseball needs to regain interest with the public and sponsors are coming up with new and exciting ideas. More players are being endorsed and commercials are reaching out to the youth who play the sport. Money being spent by various companies is being redistributed so that the lesser markets can ...
- 13197: Martial Arts
- ... of which are unknown. Some historians believe it started as early as 1500 BC There are two major types of Japanese martial arts. They are Bujitsu, and Budo. The bujitsu martial art is a relatively new one. It emphasises combat and willingness to face death as a matter of honour. Budo, which was started during the late 1800's, focuses on developing moral and aesthetic developments. Karate-do and Judo are ... s. At that time, ninjas were masters of all armed and unarmed combat. Although the emperors banned ninjitsu in the 1600's, it was still practised secretly, to keep the value it possesses. Ninjitsu gained world attention in the 1980's. This was a report about martial arts in Asia. It listed them, and where and when they originated. I hope you enjoyed reading this report.
- 13198: Greed In Sports
- ... the deal that the owners were proposing was unfair. The minimum salary for a major league player is $119,000. For the first time in ninety years, there was no post-season baseball, and no world series. Eric Turner was designated as the Cleveland Browns franchise player. He then proceeded to hold out during spring training, because he knew he could get more money then his current $2.15 million dollar ... your contract says, holdout. Rule number two: if you are in the middle of a multi-year contract, then fuck that contract. Remember, if rule one applies, who gives a shit about a commitment. A new trend in baseball started about ten years ago. Players now sign one year contracts, and play for a different team each year. They don't ask themselves if that team will be a contender, or ...
- 13199: Are Things Equal Between The Sexes In College Sports?
- ... basketball over a 19 day span (Chad 23). This is compared to the one full day allowed for women's NCAA championship basketball (Baker 38). Other sports that are aired by CBS are the College World Series, the NCAA outdoor track and field championship, and NCAA women's gymnastics. The big time sports, football and basketball, bring in the biggest sponsors which is how a television network makes its money. Temple ... than any other sport at a college. As I stated earlier football doesn't necessarily make money and therefore they shouldn't need to spend as much as they do. If football funding helped subsidize new women's teams, it would allow more women's teams to be created. This would help bring the number of men's and women's sports to a closer ratio, as well as bring the ...
- 13200: Socrates' Moral Decision To Not Escape
- ... Socrates is wise to see that he would be contradicting not only himself, but he would betray the examples he was trying to set to his followers. The impact of Socrate's teachings on the world were greatly increased by his decision. Socrates had no education, therefore none of his own teachings were ever written. His followers have carried on his messages and lessons into later times. Would Socrate's teachings ... he hadn't followed through? The impact of his teachings would have been greatly lessened had he escaped. All the lessons of "virtue" and "courage" would have been taught by a hypocritical man. Socrates was brave enough to face that sentence without fear or cowardice; and he is remembered as one who died for what they believed in. It could be safe to call Socrates a martyr: He laid down his ...
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