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- 4091: To Kill A Mockingbird - The Ne
- Do you not believe we need more compassion and tolerance in the world? Why can we not be like Atticus, Jem or Scout from To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee? These characters show great compassion and tolerance throughout the novel despite the society they live in. They have the courage to stand up for what they believe in. Atticus shows great compassion and tolerance when he stands up for the Negroes. He stands up and represents Tom Robinson because he believes that everyone should be treated equally in the court of law. He knows that because ... 75). He recited a speech, which clearly states that Tom Robinson is not guilty. In that speech he says, our courts have their faults, as does any human institution, but in this courts are the great levelers, and in our courts all men are created equal (205). He believed that prejudice and stereotyping is wrong and he tries to teach these morals to Scout and Jem. Jem displays values like ...
- 4092: America and the Computer Industry
- ... of precision machining techniques used at the time and the lack of demand for such a device (Soma, 46). After Babbage, people began to lose interest in computers. However, between 1850 and 1900 there were great advances in mathematics and physics that began to rekindle the interest (Osborne, 45). Many of these new advances involved complex calculations and formulas that were very time consuming for human calculation. The first major use ... using computers of relatively modest capability for controlling and regulating their activities. In the 1960s the programming of applications problems was an obstacle to the self-sufficiency of moderate-sized on-site computer installations, but great advances in applications programming languages removed these obstacles. Applications languages became available for controlling a great range of manufacturing processes, for computer operation of machine tools, and for many other tasks (Osborne, 146). In 1971 Marcian E. Hoff, Jr., an engineer at the Intel Corporation, invented the microprocessor and another ...
- 4093: Niccolς Machiavelli - The Qual
- ... acting . His instructions for the prince stand true for almost everyone nowadays. Unlike disloyalty, dishonesty, according to Machiavelli, is an important factor in the relationship of all human beings. Machiavelli wrote, princes who have accomplished great deeds are those who have cared little for keeping their promises and who have known how to manipulate the minds of men by shrewdness; and in the end they have surpassed those who laid their foundations upon honesty. It is hard to imagine a society based on dishonest men. However, many great civilizations in the past have been built by ruthless men who ruled by being a great hypocrite and a liar . Machiavelli s criticism towards human natures provides a dark overview of what humanity has been since the dawn of time. He believes that in the time of need, a person ...
- 4094: Emerson's Self-Reliance: Optimistic But Unrealistic For the 21st Century
- ... merit we ascribe to Moses, Plato and Milton is that they set at naught books and traditions and spoke not what men, but what they thought. It is good for us to know that these great people listened to what they thought was true and not others. Perhaps we are great too but are too afraid to speak out and be heard for fear that our ideas are worthless. We feel as though we are misunderstood and are not worthy of such popularity. Emerson makes a ... end up doing the same things on the weekends over and over again. Emerson says: A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. He may as well concern himself with his shadow on the wall. Some people are easily influenced by the enemy and not strong in their faith. They may ...
- 4095: Brief History of Library Automation: 1930-1996
- ... 1930's when punch card equipment was implemented for use in library circulation and acquisitions. During the 30's and early 40's progress on computer systems was slow which is not surprising, given the Depression and World War II. In 1945, Vannevar Bush envisioned an automated system that would store information, including books, personal records and articles. Bush(1945) wrote about a hypothetical "memex" system which he described as a ... linguistic computations, natural language and the ability to search for a particular string of information. Librarians then moved beyond a vision or idea for the use of computers, given the technology, they were able make great advances in the use of computers for library systems. This lead to an explosion of library automation in the 60's and 70's. Library Automation Officially is Underway: 1960-1980 The advancement of technology ...
- 4096: Porography
- ... protected by the Bill of Rights, because films then were looked upon as only as diversionary entertainement and buisness.Even though sexual images were highly monitored, the movie industry was hit so hard during the Great Depression that film-makers found themselves sneaking in as much sexual content as possible, were then they saw that "sex-sells" (Clark 1029).Films were highly restricted throughout the 30's, 40's and 50's ...
- 4097: Raves And Drugs
- ... Readers Digest by Russell Twisk). " Although the volunteers felt undesirable symptoms, 18 of the volunteers experienced mood changes, to the best, and 23 of them went reported positive attitudes. 7 of my patients who experienced depression made more improvement with E, than with years of therapy and other anti-depressive drugs." (British Medical Journal by Dr. Green Hancock). Drugs are harmful to the human mind, and body in many ways, it ... falls, and automobile crashes have also been reported. Some physical risks include mangled, and unclear speech, decreased awareness of touch and pain, convulsion, coma, heart, and lung failure. Psychological risks associated with using hallucinogens is depression, anxiety, paranoia, confusion, loss of control, and flashbacks. Marijuana is chemotherapeutic drug. This means that it can be used to treat certain types of cancer. The point of these past sentences is to make a ... of smell, and nose bleeds. More serious effects can be abnormal heartbeat, slower breathing, loss of memory, loss of ability to think clearly, and nervous system damage. The user can also develop feelings of persecution, depression, or hostility. (Dragan 193) "Although the media portrays ecstasy as an aphrodisiac, sexual arousal is not an effect from MDMA (E), the drugs does not give a man an erection, opposite to that sometimes ...
- 4098: Pornography
- ... and not protected by the First Amendment, because films then were looked upon only as diversionary entertainment and business. Even though sexual images were highly monitored, the movie industry was hit so hard during the Great Depression that film-makers found themselves sneaking in as much sexual content as possible, even then they saw that 'sex sells' (Clark 1029). Films were highly restricted throughout the 30's, 40's, and 50's ...
- 4099: Mormons in Utah
- ... God who needs to put the true, pure forms of Christianity in a divine authority. The Mormons, who follow four books including The Bible, The Book of Mormon, Doctrine of Covenants, and Pearl of a Great Price do believe that all religions have some amount of truth to them and do good in one form or another, but it is only their religion that is " the only true and living church upon Earth". In 1820 , Mormonism was founded by a teenage Joseph Smith during the 19th century United States religious movement known as the "Second Great Awakening". On April 6, 1830, The Book of Mormon was completed and a new religion was born. Mormonism attracted many people and the firs official home of the Mormons was in Fayette, New York. In ... couldn't stay in Illinois, decided they had to move. Brigham Young, who took over as prophet and president of the Mormon group, decided to move the Mormons in 1847. They moved from Illinois to Great Basin in the rocky Mountains in Utah. salt Lake City was set up as the main Mormon city of worship, and soon over 300 other cities of worship sprouted up nearby. The Mormon religious ...
- 4100: Mithraism
- ... week, and that he should go with her to the Christian church. She also protests that our ways are to barbaric, and he should not take part in some of its activities. She is in great dismay over what I have in store for our young lad this coming twenty-fifth. In my religion only men can join, and the men must follow certain rites of passage to be aloud to ... her religion, I just can not get it through her head that I am a follower of Mithra for life. It is my faith in Mithra that gives me the strength to be such a great warrior for my home land of Rome. It is this same faith that my son shall one day have when he too is a great warrior for the Roman Empire. If this Christianity prevails through the masses in the future, and the followers of Mithraism become extinct, bad things will happen. I foresee a very weak army defending a ...
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