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- 18751: Suicide
- ... serotonin in the brain is also found in some people, which may be associated with impulsive aggressiveness. Impulsiveness is linked to suicidal behavior because an impulsive person does not think about a plan or it’s consequences before they act. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the strongest risk factors present in adults are depression, alcohol abuse, cocaine use, and separation or divorce. The risk factors that are the ... as schizophrenia, and alcoholism from their parents. Also impulsive or violent behavior may have a biological influence. People contemplating suicide feel their problems are inescapable and feel like they have totally lost control. They can’t think clearly or make decisions. They feel that they can’t stop the pain. They don’t see themselves as worthwhile, and can’t make the sadness stop. They may feel they can not gain control over their life, or see any kind of future ...
- 18752: Famous Explorers of Africa
- ... about peoples travels to Africa. His readings of Mungo park also stimulated his fascination. Callie had entered a contest for the first person to reach Timbuktu and reach back. He had reached Timbuktu. During Callie's trip he did not find it easy to prove to the French that a young man with no experience could discover Timbuktu. On his way back Callie had joined a Arab Caravan preparing to cross ... a hero. Later, questions were asked if he was telling the truth or not. Johann Rebmann Johann Rebmann was a German missionary, who was not like Mungo Park or Rene Callie. The purpose of Rebmann's explorations is to find a place where he might serve God. His most helpful weapon was a umbrella, which he used to fight off lions and would be attackers. Rebmann was the european explorer who ... In 1849 Livingstone had gone with 2 game hunters to be an interpreter for an expedition northward. They had gone north to Lake Ngami in Botswana but they could not go further because of Livingstone's families' sickness at the time. After about a year Livingstone resumed his explorations. Livingstone had heard tales of the rushing waters of the Zambezi River. He wanted to know the source of this River. ...
- 18753: Oroonoko: Heroism
- Oroonoko: Heroism In Aphra Behn’s Oroonoko the author bestows on the protagonist, Oroonoko, many qualities of heroism and nobility. It might seem that some of these qualities are overly embellished and not realistic. Others might argue that this description is ... to her embellishing the facts. Another point is that the literate and seemingly intelligent Black at that time was a rarity. This rarity would also have led to speculation, and speculation often leads to embellishment. “…(T)he most illustrious of Courts could not have produced a braver Man, both for Greatness of Courage and Mind, a Judgement more solid, a Wit more quick…”(pg. 7). Again, it is seen how Mrs. Behn constructs the hero with noble qualities. The author also retells stories of Oroonoko’s heroism. She tells tales of him killing lions with bare hands, and of hunting and killing the lion which terrorized the community. She also portrays Oroonoko’s ending in the most noble of lights, ...
- 18754: Challenging The Traditional Cl
- Education is a wonderful asset to anyone. With a good one the sky is the limit, and without one opportunity may never come knocking. In today’s society, so much emphasis is put on education. How many times have we heard the saying “if you get a good education, you’ll get a good job and make a lot of money”? Even ... would add to my marketability. But when does it become too much? Is it possible that one could overlook the more important values in life in search to become a “learned man”? In Richard Rodriguez’s story Challenging The Traditional Classroom he examines his life as a student, and the affects his learning has towards his attitude about family and heritage. Rodriguez is without a doubt a very talented student. His ... from his family.”. His family also understood the importance of education, as his siblings did well in school, but were never “so anxious about their schooling”. Upon making sure that her children learned English, Rodriguez’s mother would tell them to maintain their Spanish. This was obviously a hint to the children to remember their culture. While soaking in all his academics, Rodriguez intentionally abandons his culture. He makes it ...
- 18755: Spirit Of The Game
- ... a knack for going to a poorly ranked team and turning them into playoff contenders. The presence of a good coach is felt all over the ice and can influence things such as the ref s decision making,as well as the player s performance. The second section in the book is called The Game. This section is a chronology of the greatest players of each decade from 1930s-1990s. In the 1930s were strangely dominated by four players ... the presence of Ted Kennedy.The 1950-1960s were dominated by the Red Wings Team.The 1960s in the NHL were full of thrills with the help of Gordie Howe.The 1970s were Bobby Hull s years.The 1980s were filled with a bombardment of players whom not one triumphed over another.The 1990s was the year of the two greatest players of all time Mario Lemiux and Wayne Gretzky. ...
- 18756: Realism In A Raisin In The Sun
- ... with sick people - then go be a nurse like other women - or just get married an be quiet" (38). This passage shows that Walter is clearly a chauvinist, and does not believe in his sister s desire to be a doctor. Similarly, Beneatha does not believe in Walters aspirations of becoming a rich entrepreneur, and thinks he is rather foolish, incapable, and will resort to any means to make money. "Oh, God! Where is the bottom! Where is the real honest-to-God bottom so he can t go any further!" (142). Beneatha is referring to the fact that Walter plots and schemes get more ridiculous as time goes on. She wonders however, if there will be a limit to just how far ... however, will have to keep living a monotonous life, not being able to support his family the way that he would like. He is also angry because Beneatha will get a large sum of Mama s insurance money, and he will not receive a penny. This dispute leads to general hostility and overall anger in the household. Because of this animosity, there is much verbal abuse that takes place within ...
- 18757: Rules of Prey: Serial Killers
- ... they conduct their criminal activities. This fact is the basis for profiling criminals. The profiling of serial killers yields specific classifications in itself. Louis Vullion, the serial killer known as the Maddog in John Sanford’s Rules of Prey, fits a specific type of serial killer profiled by Robert M. Holmes and Stephen T. Holmes in their book, Profiling Violent Crimes. The Maddog exhibits precise behavior and repeated actions which make his classification more simple and understandable. He certainly fits a represented category of serial killer. Serial killers must ... murderer. Second, the murderer must operate in one on one encounters. He/she does not involve other parties; the murderer encounters the victim alone and has no accessories in the killing. Third, the serial killer’s victims are secondary victims. There is little or no prior contact between the perpetrator and the victim. It is noted, though, that primary victimization can begin the serial killing process. Lastly, the killer has ...
- 18758: Night Flight
- Night Flight "Night Flight" was Antoine Saint Exupery's second novel. It was first published in the 1930s and was based on the author's experiences as a mail pilot in South America. The two main characters are Fabien, a pilot flying the Patagonia mail, and Riviere, his boss and the man responsible for the airmail service. The story is ... to remain tough and devoted to his duty despite the loss, he must continue to send other pilots into the night to keep the mail moving. Riviere is also the one who must tell Fabien's wife that her husband is lost. At a different level, the book is an attempt to analyze and explain duty and responsibility one can feel towards his work and his friends and the reasons ...
- 18759: Santa Claus
- ... millions of miles. Santa Claus brings a whole new meaning to the season of Christmas. Despite his buxom body and his bag of goods, St. Nick succeeds in fitting down various narrow types of chimney's. Quickly yet quietly, he sneaks in and out of houses, leaving only gifts, milk stains and cookie crumbs as evidence of his presence. And he sets off to the next home, hoping that a lit ... alive within each and every one of our hearts. Therefore, we are able to look at Christmas, through a whole new perspective. Santa Claus also gives children an escape from the harsh reality of today's world. He gives kids something to believe in when there is nothing really to look forward to. St. Nick actually is a savior for many kids who have had to mature pass their age. The look on the children's face, when they awake Christmas morn, fulfills not only their hearts but the people around them. This is the true meaning of Christmas, and without Santa Claus, it wouldn't be the same. White ...
- 18760: The Great Depression
- ... vacant lots. Fashion styles became more simpler. The Depression made people turn their backs on their families. Many people lost their homes. Some families had it worse than others. People who lost their jobs couldn’t afford proper medical care or food. This caused many people to turn to relief, which is government support to help families get through the month. Relief was a sign of laziness and an embarrassment to ... not the only place that The Depression was felt. Farm life was also a large concern. Even though the farmer had lots of food it was more than they could sell, sence the consumers didn’t have enough money to buy a lot of food. As consumer demand shrunk, prices for the farmers products fell as well. Sometimes farmers could not even afford to pay the freight to send the livestock to the market. This left farmers with no choice but to shoot and bury their livestock and to let their crops rot. Unable to sell their crops, farmers couldn’t pay their mortgage. Many farmers had their farms repossessed by the bank. In 1930 parts of the South suffered a severe drought, and farmers there, couldn’t even afford to feed their families. During ...
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