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- 26101: Combarison Between Us Bill Of
- ... three amendments which were enacted in 1865, 1868 and 1870 the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. The Fourteenth Amendment ultimately became the heart and soul of the modern American Constitution. Most of the legal battles surrounding the United States Bill of Rights have been to make it a truly national document such that states may not violate its provisions. The Fourteenth Amendment finally made this possible. A more sudden, but ... judges, the role of legislatures and political leadership, the attitudes and practices of the police and administrative agencies, and, not least, popular attitudes towards rights, minorities, and government. In short, the whole of a peoples way of life. Bibliography McKercher, William R., ed. The U.S. Bill of Rights and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Toronto: Ontario Economic Council, 1983 Dumbauld, Edward. The Bill of Rights and What it Means Today Norman: University Of Oklahoma Press, 1977. Steven ...
- 26102: A Liberal Arts Education
- ... of algebra, had not been aware of the overall conditions his mathematical system needed to fulfill. Algebra serves society through science and its accomplishments. From building a nuclear reactor to altering chromosomes in a person's genetic makeup, every scientific field originates back to the basic rules of algebra. All of the groundbreaking advancements in society through science are functions of this mathematical tool developed to aid and expand science. When ... find themselves now in Europe, now is Asia; they see visions of great cities, and wild regions; they are in the marts of commerce, or amid the islands of the South; they gaze on Pompey's Pillar, or on the Andes; and nothing which meets them carries them forward or backward, to any idea beyond itself. Nothing has a drift or relation; nothing has a history or a promise. Everything stands ... in such a wild idea, but the result revolutionized communication and advanced society to another level. The telephone made it possible to relay and distribute knowledge and information, enjoy the sound of a loved one's far away voice, and communicate danger in any regard. It allows us to settle disputes, avoid misinterpretation, and keep up positive relations with leaders of other countries. Inventions that advance society, such as this, ...
- 26103: Heart Of Darkness
- ... untruth. It can be a false statement or a statement left unsaid which causes someone to be misled. In life lies are told for many different reasons. In fiction they thicken the plot. In Conrad's Heart of Darkness, Marlow dislikes lies and therefore only tells two, both in extraordinary circumstances, and the lies show the following about Marlow: even though he has been touched by evil, he is still a ... lets others continue to believe what they already believe; and that this helps him justify the lies. Marlow, in the middle of his story, interupts himself to say "You know I hate, detest, and can't bear a lie." He does not think he is better than the rest of the world. Lies simply appal him. Marlow feels there is a "taint of death, and a flavor of mortality in lies ...
- 26104: How To Writing A Research Essay
- ... information I had gained and reduce it to a mere few pages essay. After all, quality is better than quantity. I feel that if I shortened my essay, it would be weaker because I couldn't include everything that I had researched. This would mean that much of the time I spent and the information I had gathered in my research was going to waste. Reviewing the finished product, I realized ... essay with just facts is informative, but not very interesting and get boring. It tends to lose your audience.. A strong essay is one that uses facts to support an argument based on the writer's analysis of the topic. Even though this is easier said then done. Always keep the essay question in mind during your research. Ask yourself: "What do I need to know in order to answer the ...
- 26105: Great Teachers, Bad Students
- ... about them in the halls. In contrast, a person could roam Jefferson and hear conversations about how terrible teachers are from every corner of the school. "I got an F- on the final but it's only because Mr. Doe* is a crappy teacher." This a common attitude among students who fair poorly on a test. It is not bad teaching that causes a student to fail a class, it is ... poorly on exams. Recovered drug user Bob* explains, "The pressure from your friends and society to use drugs is sometimes overwhelming. Once I started, everything went downhill, especially my grades." Drugs soon consume the student's life, leaving no time for studying or homework. Truancy is obviously going to produce a poor learner. By not showing up at school there is no possible way he or she can get assignments or ... goes along with receiving a decent education. Instead of finding a scapegoat for their problems by blaming teachers, students should start putting the pressure on themselves. *These names have been changed to protect the individual's identity.
- 26106: Credit Card Epidemic
- ... now and pay later. It is amazing how a small piece of plastic can be so dangerous. Society today almost requires people to carry credit cards. In my opinion, credit cards are one of Americas familys most underrated problems. One could assume the banks encourage spending on impulse in order to secure their future. The access to credit cards make it possible to make large purchases instantly. The banks set low ... on impulse only thinking of how much the monthly minimum payment will increase. The stores thrive on this type of spending, and even target credit customers with such offers in their advertisements. Next, in todays society, more service providers are requiring that you use credit cards to pay for and receive their services. One example is Internet service providers. It is almost impossible to acquire Internet service without using ...
- 26107: Creating the Safest Classroom and Lab Atmosphere
- ... occupant. Entrances and exits must also follow guidelines dictated by the Uniform Building Code. The exits of the proposed classroom cannot be more than 75 feet from an exit corridor, enclosed stairway or the building's exterior. An exit through an adjoining room is also possible if the exit to exit distance does not exceed the specified 75 feet., and there are no obvious obstructions. Passage through a storage facility or ... also be proportional to at least the number of occupants divided by 50. Also, since the classroom requires only two exits, the distance separating them must be at least half the length of the room's diagonal. As far as access to the room is concerned, it must acc essible to the physically handicapped. This access should come in the form of a ramp or elevator. The classroom atmosphere must also ... of infectious waste will be produced. L ab officials are responsible for developing and implementing safety and waste-management programs, but the one who is experimenting is responsible for following the guidelines and immediate disposal. S/he must also know who the contracted disposal company is, and be aware of all regulations pertaining to the waste at hand. Some of the produced waste can be treated on-site. Requirements for ...
- 26108: Pride and Prejudice: Marriage for Money
- ... knowledge that no one would turn down a wealthy suitor, or attractive women use their beauty to their advantage to attract a rich husband. Confident in his knowledge of his own wealth and magnificence, Darcy's less than romantic first proposal to Elizabeth is a good example of the first of these truths. Darcy marches into the room, and after stating all the reasons why a wealthy man such as himself ... Collins, as her marriage to him would mean the estate would stay in the family. She found Darcy most disagreeable, but would have been furious if Elizabeth had told her the she had turned Darcy's marriage proposal down. Charlotte Lucas represents the group entirely left out of this equation. She has neither extreme beauty nor wealth. She can not even attract a husband through her wit as Elizabeth does, and so she is basically without hope for inclusion. Elizabeth is astonished when Charlotte accepts Mr. Colleen's marriage proposal, as she does not understand fully Charlottes predicament. She can not hope for a wealthy and handsome husband like Elizabeth and Jane can, as she does not have their particular assets. She ...
- 26109: Explain Why Cultural Diversity Is Important In A College Education
- ... process. My opinion is simple and elementary: Children are not born to hate others, they must be taught to judge colors. If we are taught prejudices, then obviously, the racial tensions at my school didn't disrupt education, rather enforced lessons often reviewed over fried chicken and potatoes. I cried once in my sophomore history class. The girl in front of me sang and preached that life was just that way ... was still exposed to the beliefs at home, he was beginning to slowly form his own. Always around different cultural backgrounds, always aware and always learning that maybe what he had been earlier taught wasn't entirely true. Questioning all the time, wondering if maybe they weren't so low-down and no-good. There comes a point in all of our lifes when we simply grow up. We no longer blindly latch on to what our parents say. We believe ourselves ...
- 26110: The Scarlet Letter: Forms of Punishment
- ... The protagonist, Hester Prynne, is punished for an act of adultery. Her sentence was to bear a scarlet letter of "A" upon her bosom. This punishment is a form of public humiliation. In the 1620's this form of punishment was one of the severest sentences given. The people would want the guilty to suffer in front of his fellow man. To keep the person from hiding himself from his humiliation ... of everyones view. According to Hawthorne,"There is no outrage more flagrant...than the culprit hiding his face in shame" (p.54). In my opinion this form of punishment has become practicaly extinct in today's society. It makes no difference, to most people, how someone sees them. We are at a time where the only thought that matters is yours. This book has confirmed my feelings toward this type of punishment. I knew that it was unorthodox in today's society and I still beleive it.
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