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- 3791: Jailhouse Rock: The Story of Elvis Aaron Presley
- ... be her friend, lover, father, husband and, very nearly, God. Elvis was a man determined to create the perfect woman while Priscilla was torn between her love for her husband and her own need for personal growth and self-respect. They had a deep relationship but also struggled to survive the events shaping their different destinies. This eventually led to their separation in 1971. Priscilla moved out of Graceland, taking their ... Elvis and Priscilla's separation is formalized. A divorce is forthcoming. Elvis began seeing Linda Thompson, who was the main female companion in his life up until late 1976. During the 1970's, Elvis faced personal difficulties, including a long- term drug dependency. Presley retreated from public appearances and was rarely seen outside his Memphis mansion, known as Graceland. On August 16, 1977, at the age of 42, Elvis died of ...
- 3792: Malthus
- ... 2030 appears optimistic at this time. Traditionally desirable fish such as cod, haddock and tuna have been decimated and are being replaced with smaller species such as mackeral, pilchard and pollock . Putting It on a Personal Level A better feeling for societies prosperity can be developed with numbers related to a personal creature comfort, like eating. Food available for an individuals weekly diet can be derived by dividing the large numbers used for food projections by the large numbers used for population projections. Weekly diets (grain, meat ...
- 3793: The Role Of Women In The Odyss
- ... it was accepted that women occupied a subservient and inferior position. Women, of course, were valued, but were expected to possess certain traits and perform certain tasks that men demanded of them. Does Homer s writing in The Odyssey support or refute the common belief of his time regarding women? Homer endorsed the dominating belief of his time concerning women by treating the female characters unequally and differently compared to the ... done. During the time Homer wrote The Odyssey it was the dominant belief that a society should be dominated by men and that women should be subservient to them. This belief is reflected throughout the writing of Homer in The Odyssey.
- 3794: Dante 2
- ... In the Inferno Dante's perception of hell is heavily influenced by the people in his life both directly and indirectly. The Provencal love-cult, Beatrice, and Boniface VIII most heavily influenced Dante in his writing. The Provencal love-cult, a school of poets started by William of Poitou, heavily influenced Dante in his early poetry(Smith 18). Provencal literature was very unique and technically complex(Smith 18), "it was concerned ... Smith also adds that Love is said to rise from its sensual origins to a realm of purity, where it blends with the divine. Even though the Provencal school vanished by the time Dante started writing its messages and influences, they affected him immensely. Historians know little about Dante's beloved Beatrice: she seemed to be the perfect women in the eyes of Dante, but not the only woman in his ...
- 3795: Biblical Allusions and Imagery in Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath
- ... Otherwise, he does not believe that they will be of any value beyond artistic impression. Therefore, most of his novels take place in California, the site of his birth and young life. In preparation for writing his novels, Steinbeck would often travel with people about whom he was going to write. The Grapes of Wrath was no exception to his other works. To prepare for it, he joined migrants in Oklahoma ... he lived with them, joining them in their quest for work. By publishing these experiences and trials of the migrants he achieved an effect that won him the Nobel Prize for literature in 1962. The writing of The Grapes of Wrath coincided with the Great Depression. This time of hardship and struggle for the rest of America gave Steinbeck inspiration for his work. Other peoples' stories of everyday life became issues ...
- 3796: Bloomingdales International Cu
- ... and Korean) have two or more official languages. However , the obvious language barrier, is not the only concern. Words have a variety of meaning within diverse countries. To overcome this issue, Bloomingdale s has available "Personal Shopping Assistant" Service. This is can be obtained at the International Service Desk, here they arrange for Associate that speaks the clients native language to assist. The signs in the store a mainly written in ... holiday discounts, and ordering of merchandise via their web site. As the end of the millennium approaches, and retailing changes focus, Bloomingdale's is committed to being at the forefront of the "new" department stores. Personal service for customers, alternative shopping venues, redesigned interiors, the opening of more stores in more areas of the country, exclusive merchandise, and meaningful values are just part of what will make Bloomingdale s a leader ...
- 3797: Taking The Pill Depression And
- ... as a serious illness. Society, as a whole, stigmatizes depression and sees anti-depressants as a way out instead of a legitimate medicine. But the people that feel this way, often have not had any personal experience with this illness. The physical basis of depression involves neurotransmitters in the brain. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that carry messages from one nerve cell to another. Nerve cells do not touch. There are microscopic gaps ... of those surveyed believed mental illness is the result of character flaws and personality defects. ("Survey finds Stigma") The effects of a sort of 'coming out' for depressed people can result in political, professional and personal problems. The slightest hint of mental health problems can result in the end of a political career. Mental illness is used as a weapon to cast doubts on a candidate's fitness for political office ...
- 3798: James Watson's The Double Helix: A Review
- ... board of trustees by not studying the material that the board sent him to study. However, Watson felt justified because Herman was becoming less and less interested in teaching Watson because of Herman's current personal affairs (Herman and his wife decided to get a divorce). With Herman's lack of interest in teaching biochemistry, Watson found himself spending the majority of the day working with Ole on his experiments. While ... about the new discovery. This was excellent reading. Watson not only told the story of how the structure of DNA was discovered but he also let us in on the developments of parts of his personal life. He would speak of how he tried to have dinners at a school that was teaching young, pretty French girls English. He also spoke much of his relationship with Crick and Crick's wife ...
- 3799: Constitutional Democracy
- ... opportunity. For example, the Equal Pay Act of 1963 which requires equal pay for equal work and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination in programs receiving Federal funds. But on a more personal level, we don't all start at the same line. What about children beared with AIDS, or children born to the poor? Is it believable that they have the same opportunities as a child born ... origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability, a lot of Americans aren't in the position to be discriminated against. This means that many Americans do not have the opportunity to fully exercise their liberty. Personal liberty is freedom. It means all persons must be given the opportunity to realize their own goals. It translates to self- determination. The Constitution states all people have the right to life, liberty and freedom ...
- 3800: Cry, The Beloved Country
- ... this shows how Brutus loved Caesar but cared for the life of Rome and its people more. This is the only reason Brutus would conspire against Caesar. For Brutus says to himself, "I know no personal cause to spurn at him?ow that might change his nature?(act 2, scene1, ll. 1,13) Caesar? relationship with Brutus is also strong. Just allowing Brutus to speak to Caesar shows his respect for Brutus. Caesar feels that Brutus is noble to him and does the right thing regardless of personal danger. On the Ides of March, as Caesar was assassinated, Caesar? last line is: "Et tu, Brute?--Then fall, Caesar."(act 3, scene 1, l.85). This shows that Caesar would not die without Brutus ...
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