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- 451: Harrison Ainsworth Rookwood An
- In the early nineteenth century, an interest in criminals and the common highwayman arose in Europe. Many magazines in London, such as Bentley s Miscellany, Fraser s Magazine, and The Athenaeum featured sections that were reserved for stories about highwayman and their numerous adventures. The growing interest in the subject inspired many authors to write about the various exploits of popular criminals and highwayman. Some prominent examples of this type of novel were Edward Bulwer s Paul Clifford (1830) and Eugene Aram ... half-brothers in a conflict over the family inheritance. The English criminal who Ainsworth decides to entangle in Rookwood was Dick Turpin, a highwayman executed in 1739. However, echoing Bulwer, Ainsworth s explanation for his interest in Dick Turpin (like Bulwer s explanation in his choice of Eugene Aram as a subject) is personal and familial (John, 1998, p. 31). Though the basis of the novels seem similar, Ainsworth treated ...
- 452: A Man For All Seasons- Every M
- ... compromise their principles in exchange for something that benefits them. This shows us that at the end of the day we all, other than a few, will only be looking out for our own self-interest. Money is probably the most common thing that would be offered to someone to compromise his or her principles for example. Money is a benefit and most people, being human, will accept it, as it would be in their self-interest to do so. The play gives us a range of characters that have different prices, most of which are met, and shows the benefits gained. The Common Man represents us. He is as relevant in ... and just wants enough money to get by with, without getting into dangerous situations. He also shows how we will manipulate a situation to suit our own needs and wants. The Common Man shows self-interest on a small scale. Take for example when More is using the Common Man's boat and the issue of payment comes up. He asks More to 'make it worth his while". This shows ...
- 453: Sacred Hoops
- ... it is we are truly thinking of. Phil Jackson describes this in his book as oneness with the moment . That is focusing your full attention on what's happening right this moment. This sparked my interest greatly. I mean we can all benefit from a little focus, right? So, I began reading the book. To my astonishment, I found the book to be very interesting and read most of it in ... the report I will attempt to incorporate some of the leanings taught throughout the semester. This section is broken into sub-categories to ease the reading. I make every attempt to touch basis subjects of interest and subjects that relate directly with the book. I will go into further detail on non-book-related topics in the coming sections Competition Someone once said "if you can not state something better then the originator, it is best not to change it at all". This quote stands true of this book. Phil Jackson states "winning at any cost doesn't interest me". This statement says something very deep about Jackson's concept of basketball and life in general. I believe that he views competition as a necessary evil. He states that victory is sweet but ...
- 454: Congresswoman Rep. Maxine Wate
- ... a lighter tone for the testimony. On one hand Waters was defending and speaking out about the morality of the CIA and on the next hand she is using her personal experience and personal vested interest to gain support from other political leaders. The utilization of Inductive Reasoning was again used throughout the testimony because of the way in which the evidence was presented. Waters stated that the CIA did their ... as bait? How could the American public ever trust the government? What is the difference between Democracy and Totalitarianism? A democratic system of government is supposed to be for the peoples' well-being and best interest. I don't think the best interest of the people is supplying ##################################################################ly destroy communities with children and families in them? Waters tries to get Hyde to see that the government has been lying all along and will continue to do ...
- 455: Ansel Adams
- ... Francisco, California, Ansel Easton Adams was the only child of New England parents, Charles Hitchcock and Olive Adams. Adams' father was a businessman, whose company included an insurance agency and chemical plant. Ansel took an interest in music at an early age. He selfly taught himself how to play the piano, and he enjoyed being around the surroundings of nature. Ansel attended both public and private school. At home his father gave him lessons in math and French. In 1915 when Ansel was 13, his father bought him a season pass to the Panama Pacific Worlds Fair, in which he visited annually. Ansel took much interest in the Armory Show exhibition. This exhibition contained modern art that had been first presented in New York City in 1913. There was also a music exhibition that took Ansel's interest. Ansel took his first photograph in 1916 at age 19, when he and his parents went on a trip to Yosemite National Park. He took his picture with a Kodak Box Brownie camera. His ...
- 456: A Man For All Seasons- Every M
- ... compromise their principles in exchange for something that benefits them. This shows us that at the end of the day we all, other than a few, will only be looking out for our own self-interest. Money is probably the most common thing that would be offered to someone to compromise his or her principles for example. Money is a benefit and most people, being human, will accept it, as it would be in their self-interest to do so. The play gives us a range of characters that have different prices, most of which are met, and shows the benefits gained. The Common Man represents us. He is as relevant in ... and just wants enough money to get by with, without getting into dangerous situations. He also shows how we will manipulate a situation to suit our own needs and wants. The Common Man shows self-interest on a small scale. Take for example when More is using the Common Man's boat and the issue of payment comes up. He asks More to 'make it worth his while". This shows ...
- 457: Juvenile Delinquency
- ... parents with whom they did not get along or who were inconsistent in their patterns of discipline and punishment. Neighborhood conditions have been stressed in studies by sociologists. Many of these inquiries concentrate on differing rates of delinquency, rather than on the way individuals become delinquents. A series of studies have shown that delinquency rates are above average in the poorest sections of cities. Such areas have many broken homes and a high rate of alcoholism. They also have poor schools, high unemployment, few recreational facilities, and high crime rates. Many young people see delinquency as their only escape from boredom, poverty, and other problems. Social scientists have also studied the influence of other youngsters on those who commit delinquencies. For example, they point ...
- 458: Government Should Establish Program To Reduce Juvenile Crime
- ... harming the people of the united states by remaining. Subpoint A: It has become clear that the state and local governments have failed in correcting the nation wide epidemic of juvenile crime, since juvenile crime rates are rising so rapidly. Subpoint 1:An example of an ineffective state plan is that many states are attempting to incarcerate juveniles along with adults. Putting juvenile offenders in with adults increases their chances offending ... come both from them and federal government funding. The government pays money to the states to use their own programs to diminish juvenile crime, but because this has proven ineffective through the rising juvenile crime rates, this money can be better used on federal programs. We must recognize how much this problem is hurting us, and be prepared to pay taxes . But with the help of the organization of juvenile justice ... S. Plank III: Mandates Mandate 1. Schools will teach choice exercises, discourage violence and teach law and consequences to younger children in public elementary schools all over the country. It is obvious from the crime rates that children are not learning simple morals in their homes! Materials would be supplied through the federal government. This method which will help the youth of tomorrow to think about situations before impulsively acting ...
- 459: Buying Votes
- ... of the United States government was designed to represent citizens of this nation. Congressional members are representing the people in their district or state. Laws are supposed to be passed in the publics best interest. People attempt to influence the passing of laws through lobbyists. These people are paid to offer campaign donations and gifts to certain congressmen in return for a vote for or against specific issues. Lobbyist activity in Washington, D.C. breeds corruption and inhibits the democratic process. Interest groups were created to gain support for certain issues. Farmers, laborers, gun control activists, abortion opponents, and teachers are just a few of the numerous interest groups in the United States. Any person is eligible to join these voluntary, private groups, which sometimes require a donation of money. Formed from these interest groups are Political Action Committees (PACs). A few ...
- 460: An Observation Of Sacred Hoops
- ... it is we are truly thinking of. Phil Jackson describes this in his book as oneness with the moment . That is focusing your full attention on what's happening right this moment. This sparked my interest greatly. I mean we can all benefit from a little focus, right? So, I began reading the book. To my astonishment, I found the book to be very interesting and read most of it in ... the report I will attempt to incorporate some of the leanings taught throughout the semester. This section is broken into sub-categories to ease the reading. I make every attempt to touch basis subjects of interest and subjects that relate directly with the book. I will go into further detail on non-book-related topics in the coming sections Competition Someone once said "if you can not state something better then the originator, it is best not to change it at all". This quote stands true of this book. Phil Jackson states "winning at any cost doesn't interest me". This statement says something very deep about Jackson's concept of basketball and life in general. I believe that he views competition as a necessary evil. He states that victory is sweet but ...
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