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- 4021: The Time Machine by H.G Wells
- ... examination and win a scholarship to the Normal School of Science, where he stayed for three years and, most importantly, was exposed to biology under the famous Thomas H. Huxley. Wells went into teaching and writing text books and articles for the magazines that were of that time. In 1894 he began to write science-fiction stories. -James Gunn Wells vision of the future, with its troglodytic Morlocks descended from the ... but helpless Eloi devolved from the leisure class, may seem antiquated political theory. It emerged out of the concern for social justice that drew Wells to the Fabian Society and inspired much of his later writing, but time has not dimmed the fascination of the situation and the horror of the imagery. The Time Machine brought these concerns into his fiction. It, too, involved the future, but a future imagined with ...
- 4022: Uh-Oh: Some Observations From Both Sides of The Refrigerator Door
- ... into the next. The sheer simplicity and ease of reading is a pro, but still it is very detailed in every way. Here's one thing though: if you didn't like the style of writing in his previous books, chances are not much will change your opinion on this book from your opinion on the last. The style of writing is very laid back, sort of a Sunday reader or one that you can pick up in the bathroom from time to time. I enjoyed reading this book so much the first time I had ...
- 4023: Juvenile Crime
- ... period's property crime rises. In 1973, The Law and Justice Planning Office in the city hall of Seattle. Initiated a Community Crime Prevention Program to tackle burglary problems through: residential security inspection services; marking personal property during the home security inspection (e.g., up to 10 items); displaying decals warning burglars that property has been marked; "cocoon-type" block watches involving 10-15 families; and public education campaigns to promote ... court because of delinquency increased 41 percent to 11,800 cases; for crimes against persons, the number of transfers increased 115 percent to 5,000 cases. · Of 1,471,200 juvenile court cases in 1992, personal offenses were up 56 percent to 301,000; property offenses were up 56 percent to 842,000; and public order offenses were up 21 percent to 255,900. WHY TODAY'S JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IS ...
- 4024: Eastern Philosophy
- ... him to undertake measures of reform. In 484 BC, after a failed search for an ideal ruler, he returned for the last time to Lu. He spent the remaining years of his life in retirement, writing commentaries on the classics. HIS WRITINGS Confucius did not put into writing the principles of his philosophy; these were handed down only through his disciples. The Lun Yü (Analects), a work compiled by some of his disciples, is considered the most reliable source of information about his ...
- 4025: "Not Waving but Drowning" and "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers"
- ... heart gave way," refers to the loneliness in this man's life. Perhaps he pushed people away from him and lived his life in isolation. Maybe he never opened himself up enough to engage in personal relationships and to love and feel love for another. Or, perhaps he was active in society and took part in social gatherings and hosted parties. And by doing this, he was seen as being happy ... to hear him. This lyric poem creates a type of sullen mood in the reader's mind. The man's struggle is something that can be related indirectly or directly to each reader's own personal experiences in life. In a way, all people put on a sort of act when they're around others. Experiences one has gone through helps to shape who a person is and how others perceive ...
- 4026: Clinton Impeachment
- ... was that the Congress had made a bad judgement to pass the impeachment. He reasoned that Clinton managed a healthy economy and gained strong approval in the national polls. He believes Clinton s offenses were personal and minor. Although his sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky was reckless behavior, the Constitution doesn t have anything that says one should be impeached for reckless conduct. The Constitution can only impeach President Clinton if ... justice and freedom. He theorized that the Congress had failed to recognize the obligation of leadership, and they had not thought of its people s reaction, they shouldn t be so nosy on people s personal business. (Burkert)
- 4027: Poe's Literary Vengence
- ... to work to pay off his own gambling debts. Poe's immaturity lead to anger toward his stepfather. Poe never acted upon his thoughts of revenge, but they seem to have been revealed in his writing of "The Cask of Amontillado." His anger is evident in the first line of the story. "The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I ... death. No one will ever know the true meanings of Poe's literary works. There are only theories and beliefs of what his stories, poems, and essays mean and represent. I do feel that his writing is a reflection of horrible relationship between he and his father and the death's that he endured to his dearest loved ones. He is without a doubt one of the great literary writers of ...
- 4028: Edgar Allan Poe
- ... married his cousin Virginia, only thirteen years old. Most of Edgar's work with the Messenger were of a critical nature but he also published some literary work such as "Berenice". His work with the writing and the editorial departments of the Messenger increased the circulation of the magazine. But his drinking habits forced White to eventually let him go. Edgar moved around to New York and Philadelphia, trying to establish ... which is not only a good description for "The Raven" but could be applied to almost all of his work. In January 1847 Virginia Died and Edgar took this very hard but he kept on writing until the day he died in Baltimore October 7, 1849.
- 4029: Fraternities
- ... test files and other such study aids available for the benefit of their members. Most fraternity members are also eligible to receive a number of different scholarships and awards based on academic excellence, leadership, and personal achievement which can contribute to both the resume and the self-esteem of the person receiving such an honor. Fraternities are also well known for their support toward their community. In fact, other than the ... long friendships."(12) It is indeed very sad that many people are stuck with the "Animal House" view of fraternities and avoid looking into what fraternities are really all about. Works Cited Abramson, Brian D. Personal Interview. 1 Apr. 1996. Fraternity Executives Association "Statement of position on Hazing and Pre-initiation Activities" The portals of Tau Epsilon Phi Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia 1937 Klepper, Irving The portals of ...
- 4030: Jack London(biography)
- ... characters in American fiction, he was patriarchal toward his two wives and daughters. His socialism was fervent, but countered by his strong drive toward individualism and capitalist success. These contradictory themes in his life and writing make him a difficult figure to reduce to simple terms. London's great love became agriculture, and he often stated he wrote to support his Beauty Ranch in Glen Ellen. He brought to California techniques ... senior, he divorced Bess. In 1905 he married his "Mate Woman," who became the persona for many of his female characters and who avidly joined him on his many travel ventures. He encouraged her own writing career. Often troubled by physical ailments, during his thirties London developed kidney disease of unknown origin. He died on November 22, 1916 on the ranch of renal failure. His writings became translated in several dozen ...
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