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- 2041: The Significance Of The Plot O
- ... words of Menelaus to his servant when he is asked if the strangers should be send away: " Eteoneus, son of Boethoos, you were never a fool before, but now you are babbling nonsense, as a child would do. Surely we two have eaten much hospitality from other men before we came back here…"˛ Then he tells his servant to bring the guests to be feasted. Another great custom is seen when ... are presented as haughty people that only care about eating and drinking. They are being really bad guests and are punished on the end, punished by the man whose belongings, wife, son, and servants they abuse for so long. "You dogs, you never thought that I would any more come back from the land of Troy, and because of that you despoiled my household, and forcibly took my serving women to ...
- 2042: Hemp: A Help or a Hindrance?
- ... asthma patients. Muscle spasms are relieved when patients with muscle disorders take marijuana. In England, it has been used as an anti-depressant, and in South Africa, women smoke marijuana to ease the pain of child birth. Not only are people beginning to see hemp for its industrial and medical use, they are seeing it as a way to possibly help reduce their taxes. A study was done in 1992 concerning ... Throughout its history the plant has been very useful. It has proven to be a valuable asset to our economy and is something that cannot simply be brushed away. Although there are many people that abuse it, they are far many more people that can benefit from its legalization. Works Cited "Tree Free Paper." Whole Earth Review Fall 1993: 46 Charpentier, Sean. "Kentucky's Tobacco vs. Hemp." Dollars and Sense May ...
- 2043: Janie And The Porch
- ... scene is used frequently. Women of the town congregate on the porch in the evenings to enjoy the outdoor atmosphere and gossip. The porch is used to express comfort and well being. As a young child Janie is guided and comforted by her grandmother who raised her. You can see this in Janie’s grandmothers’ want for the best for Janie from the quote on page 13; “Dat’s what makes ... their rumors and antics, she is a grown woman and all she really needs is Tea Cake. Tea Cake does it all for Janie, everything that Logan and Joe could not do. Life as a child was good for Janie because she had the love and guidance of her grandmother. Once on her own though, it took many years to find the love and comfort that she needed. Similar to the way it was when she was a child. After years of searching for a man who could give her what she wanted she succeeded. Janie did not need to worry about what the man wanted, they had everything they needed. She had ...
- 2044: Eating Disorders
- ... to prevent weight gain. Bulimia is now considered a separate disorder, although some bulimics develop Anorexia Nervosa. The bulimic is well aware of the loss of control of eating. About twenty percent of bulimics also abuse alcohol or drugs too. Bulimia is a two-part pattern of binges and purging that happens repeatedly. Bingeing is eating many calorie rich foods, high in sugar, and in fat. Purging comes in forms of ... a relationship, or to be married, than a person suffering from Anorexia Nervosa is. The families of bulimics are drawn from various classes and ethnic groups. Often there is a history of physical or sexual abuse in these families and a higher than usual incidence of substance abuse (Boskind, 1987). There is likely to be depression in one or both parents and an association between depression in a parent and a bulimic offspring. The psychological characteristics of the bulimic are impaired sense ...
- 2045: The History and Facts About Nicotine and Tobacco
- ... how hard it is to quit, and what you do to get cigarettes once they are addicted. When talking to your kids don’t just make it a one sided conversation, listen to what you child has to say in response to what you said. Clear up any misunderstanding your child might have about smoking (and there will be some). Tell them everyone doesn’t do it, it doesn’t make you more likable, and most smokers have a very hard time quitting when they want to. Discuss the peer pressure that your child may be experiencing. Talk about how to deal with that peer pressure effectively. And after you talk about that, ask your children questions that have to do with their friends and attitudes their friends ...
- 2046: Attitudes Toward Abortion
- ... any, explicitly condone abortion. Either they take a strong stand against it or they remain non-committal. In the studies on alcohol use, the researchers found that religion was not a strong predictor of alcohol abuse because there are only norms against alcohol abuse; no churches support alcohol abuse. In addition, Ebaugh and Haney (1978) compared attitudes of members of conservative and liberal churches toward abortion and found a relationship between frequency of attendance and attitude toward abortion only in conservative churches. The ...
- 2047: Abortion
- ... overruled, your wives and daughters will be unable to secure safe abortions should they be confronted with an unwanted pregnancy. You could be compelled to exhaust your financial and emotional resources raising a severely deformed child. You might have to abandon your promising educational and professional careers in order to mother an untimely baby. Even if you are fortunate enough to find an abortionist, you will risk serious injury, even death ... On the other side are crusaders “for choice”, who contend that abortion is a right that women must have to control their own lives. Since only women get pregnant and since the birth of a child affects them more immediately than anyone else, women must have the right to decide whether or not to abort. Pro-choice legislators also stress that restrictions on abortion violate women’s right to equality. Precisely ... result is likely to be highly inequitable. Those who favor Medicaid abortions also stress the utility of abortion for the poor. It is said to be less costly than childbirth expenses and welfare payments for child rearing. Abortion continues to matter in state and national elections. Both parties adopted planks in their platforms at the national nominating conventions. The Republicans came out in favor of a right to life amendment ...
- 2048: Abortion and Politics
- ... overruled, your wives and daughters will be unable to secure safe abortions should they be confronted with an unwanted pregnancy. You could be compelled to exhaust your financial and emotional resources raising a severely deformed child. You might have to abandon your promising educational and professional careers in order to mother an untimely baby. Even if you are fortunate enough to find an abortionist, you will risk serious injury, even death ... On the other side are crusaders “for choice”, who contend that abortion is a right that women must have to control their own lives. Since only women get pregnant and since the birth of a child affects them more immediately than anyone else, women must have the right to decide whether or not to abort. Pro-choice legislators also stress that restrictions on abortion violate women’s right to equality. Precisely ... result is likely to be highly inequitable. Those who favor Medicaid abortions also stress the utility of abortion for the poor. It is said to be less costly than childbirth expenses and welfare payments for child rearing. Abortion continues to matter in state and national elections. Both parties adopted planks in their platforms at the national nominating conventions. The Republicans came out in favor of a right to life amendment ...
- 2049: Jane Eyre Role Of Male Dominan
- ... constantly occur between Jane and John Reed. John emerges as the dominant male figure at Gateshead. He insists that Jane concedes to him and serve him at all times, threatening her with mental and physical abuse. Mrs. Reed condones John's conduct and sees him as the victim. Jane's rebellion against Mrs. Reed represents a realization that she does not deserve the unjust treatment. Jane refuses to be treated as ... how bad little children go to hell. When asked how to prevent going to hell, Jane gives a roundabout answer. Jane knows Mr. Brocklehurst wants to hear that she will pray to become a better child, but instead Jane replies: "I must keep in good health, and not die." (26). Jane further references his appearance in chapter four: "What a face...!" thinks Jane, "what a great nose! and what a mouth ...
- 2050: The Problem of Teens and Smoking
- ... how hard it is to quit, and what you do to get cigarettes once they are addicted. When talking to your kids don’t just make it a one sided conversation, listen to what you child has to say in response to what you said. Clear up any misunderstanding your child might have about smoking (and there will be some). Tell them everyone doesn’t do it, it doesn’t make you more likable, and most smokers have a very hard time quitting when they want to. Discuss the peer pressure that your child may be experiencing. Talk about how to deal with that peer pressure effectively. And after you talk about that, ask your children questions that have to do with their friends and attitudes their friends ...
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