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- 1131: Alcoholism - Pros And Cons
- ... be immunized against hepatitis B; they may need a higher-than-normal dose of the vaccine for it to be effective. Alcohol has widespread effects on the brain. The use of alcohol, however, eventually produces depression and confusion. In chronic cases, alcoholism can lead to mental disturbances. Alcohol can also cause milder problems, including headaches (especially after drinking red wine). Except in severe cases, the damage is not permanent and abstinence ... abuse in her male partner. Alcoholism in parents also increases the risk for violent behavior and abuse toward their children. Children of alcoholics tend to do worse academically than others, have a higher incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress and lower self-esteem than their peers. Children who were diagnosed with major depression between the ages of six and 12 were more likely to have alcoholic parents or relatives, than those children who do not have parents who are alcoholics. Alcoholic households are less cohesive, have more ...
- 1132: John Dos Passos' Manhattan Transfer
- ... promising for America people started to buy again. It was in this period also that Americans began to rebuild their economy. As well they started going out to clubs quite often. The novel spends a great deal of time on how people began to spend their money in pubs again and how their hearts began to be overjoyed as time went on and the German's began to lose. This era is referred to by many historians as the Jazz Era. Many of the poorer characters in Manhattan Transfer made references to people such as J.P. Morgan and other Robber Barons telling great tales of their fortunes and how they too would one day do the same. This is interesting because it shows that they are not just some unknown historical characters in our history book but instead ... of American's without editing out the sadder sides. I learned tremendously about the contrast between the rich, poor and immigrants in this story. I found that I could relate to the situation of the depression well, because of the recession in Canada right now. Although I would not recommend this book for 'enjoyable reading' I would strongly encourage others to read it for historical content. I enjoyed the fact ...
- 1133: Summary: Lord of the Flies
- ... itself very strongly. This may have been due to the older boys' ages and their wanting to look strong before their peers. The boy's reacted to Ralph's idea of making a fire with great enthusiasm, perhaps they were overcome with joy at the prospect of being free to do something that they were always told not to do. As the crowd of boys ran towards the mountain, Piggy was ... The irresponsible behaviour of the boys was evident again as the fire was allowed to die out, especially during the passing of a ship. This was extremely irritating to Ralph and made him take a great disliking to Jack, who had become quite obsessed with hunting. When Piggy began to protest against Jack, the hunter showed more of the violent side of his personality as he struck maliciously at Piggy. But ... s authority. His increasing violence and boldness suggested that he would soon cause trouble. Although Jack had come up with the idea of having rules, his hypocrisy was another hint that he had changed a great deal. As the crowd of boys went out of control, Piggy told Ralph to blow the conch, acting as his advisor. Once again Piggy could be seen as a guardian. Ralph feeling the burden ...
- 1134: Creative Writing: The Case of the Broken Hutch
- ... the status and title that they have now. I did not try to go out of my way to take payments or to do deposits, it is that I saw my co-workers have a great deal of work to do, and I would like to help them get all there jobs done. The worst thing I could see myself doing, is I would be just sitting there and a customer ... or the best way into the house- which is not always through the front door. Well, finally Martin came over and he was supposed to be over here to stay. Martin and I came off great, he had been working at another store for about a year, so he knew what he was doing. So when we went out to do a delivery we both had the same idea of which way to flip and which entrance would be the best. If we had a question or comment we could express it to each other. It was great working with someone that you could do a delivery without saying a word and it would be delivered perfect. We both had common interests and we got along great, I would actually say that ...
- 1135: Labor Issues
- ... Iron, Steel, and Tin Workers was eliminated from the steel industry” (Robinson, 1985, p. 58). History from 1905 to 1920. In 1905, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) challenged the AFL, prior to the depression of the 1930’s. The IWW invited the unskilled and semiskilled workers that the AFL had denied and was a success from 1910 to 1915 (Encyclopedia, 1996). The results of this had decreased the AFL ... was a result to “labor reaction to rising inflation of 1917” (Robinson, 1985, p. 60). The 1920’s and post war was a time of continuous improvement. History from 1929 to 1940. In 1929, the Great Depression began leaving millions jobless (World, 1998). Prior to 1929, business executives were seen as leaders and union members were referred to as “dangerous radicals” (World, 1998, p.12). However, this changed when Americans saw ...
- 1136: Life Of Baruch Spinoza
- ... works to the monarch. Baruch had many opportunities to make the voyage of his life easy but didn’t take them and strived for everything that he received. His works were not looked upon as great pieces until about 100 years after his death. Spinoza died much too young at the age of 45, in 1677, of a lung disease. Baruch Spinoza developed a system in which it is monist, deductive, and rationalistic. His fullest expression was his great work Ethics Demonstrated with Geometrical Order. According to this treatise the universe is identical with God, who is the uncaused “substance” of all things. This conception is not that of a material reality but rather ... been discarded as a theoretical basis of political life but was revived in the 20th century by the United States of America’s philosopher John Rawls. In my opinion, Baruch Spinoza, was one of the great philosophers of all time. He brought many changes into the world. He exhilarated the world with his phenomenon concepts and theories. I believe that he made many people think about the issue of whether ...
- 1137: The Trojan War
- ... philosophers and their theories. They continued to believe in superstitions and in myths. In 399 BC, an Athens jury sentenced Socrates to death for showing disrespect to the gods. Greek architects, sculptors, and painters made great contributions to the arts. They were trying to create ideal beauty based on equal proportions. Greek sculptors portrayed figures of gods, goddesses, and human beings. The most famous Greek sculptors were Phidais, Praxiteles, Lysippus, and ... in Athens is a Greek Temple. Athena was the goddess of wisdom and warfare. Apollo the god of the sun and of poetry represented the ideal young man. The ancient Greeks built Athens upon a great plateau upon a great hill. The flat hill covers about ten acres. Athens became known as the Acropolis. The Greek words akro and polis mean high city. The Athenians built temples and public buildings on the Acropolis. By ...
- 1138: Buddhism
- ... primary practice in countries such as, Cambodia, Burma, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Theravada sees Buddha as a historical figure. This means instead of seeing Buddha as a divine figure, they see him as a great man who taught the world many things. They also like to emphasize a monastic life and the authority of the Tripitaka. The Theravadas believe that the ultimate kind of Buddhist is like a saint, called ... eight-fold path. Theravada Buddhism retains much of their beliefs of early Buddhism, such as not embracing other deities. That is why a strong missionary force did not come out of Theravada Buddhism. Mahayana means “great Vehicle.” That is why they often refer to Theravada Buddhism as Hinayana, or “lesser vehicle.” In comparison to its conservative sibling. Mahayana Buddhism is a very liberal. Most of the followers of Mahayana Buddhism reside ... common goal in life, but with different ways to get there. Buddhism, as a whole, is no different from the other major religions of the world. It has different sections and beliefs. It is a great religion and its practices and goals are not different from what western culture wants. ENDNOTES 1. Loretta Pastva, Great Religions of the World (Minnesota: Saint Mary’s Press, 1986) 87. 2. Robert S. Ellwood, ...
- 1139: Henry VIII and Louis XIV
- Henry VIII and Louis XIV Henry VIII and Louis XIV were both men whose accomplishments on a national level for their respective countries of England and France were great, but whose very different personal problems gave them a negative impression in history. The two leaders had very different ruling styles, but with a few similar themes throughout. Perhaps the best thing to look at ... of Martin Luther, a man whose principals Henry later put into effect in his very own country, in the Protestant Reformation. France, however, was a very strongly Catholic country where the Roman church had a great deal of influence. Louis, although supposed not to be a very fastidious devote of the religion, or any religion, took part in a minor reorganization of the Roman Catholic Church inside France. It is apparent ... precious metal. It is a sprawling country estate with an even more spectacular exterior than interior. Louis bankrupted the Treasury of France through another extrvangance as well: his wars. Louis fought four major wars. His great aim was to make himself supreme in Europe. As a start, he planned to conquer all lands west of the Rhine River. He gained several important territories, but was always checked by the alliances ...
- 1140: History Of Lacrosse
- ... however, a similarity between lacrosse and the most popular ball game played by the Norse, called knattleiker. Knattleiker was played in Iceland around 874 BC, and was frequently mentioned in Icelandic sagas, but never in great detail, so an idea of the rules and the game itself can only be obtained from recorded incidents and episodes. (Boyd 14) Professor Hertzberg suggested the possible connection between the two, in that the Norse ... certain. The early data on lacrosse is from missionaries and English explorers, and is scant and often conflicting. But they agree on one thing, there were three different forms of lacrosse. They were the southeast, Great Lakes, and the Iroquoian (Vennum 2). Thomas Vennum JR described the three types. The southeastern game was a double sticked version of the game. A two and a half foot stick is held in each ... between the two. This differs from today's game, in that only one stick is used, and it is about 3 feet long, plus an inch or two, depending on the player's preference. The Great Lake version, players used a singles three-ft. stick. The stick terminates in a round, closed pocket about three to four inches in diameter, hardly larger than the ball, which was made of wood, ...
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