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- 27281: Productivity on the Rise
- ... sets limits and obtainable goals for its recipients, so they can live a more productive life. In 1996, President Clinton signed a welfare reform law that called for a productive society. Productivity, according to Websters Dictionary, means to be in the state of being productive or to work toward a goal. This is what the Welfare-to-Work program is all about, helping people escape bad and unproductive situations. The ... to the figures made public recently by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Louisiana is one of the most successful states. Since the instatement of the federal welfare law in 1996, Louisianas welfare caseload declined by 46 percent. The decline of recipients shows an incline in productivity. The main reason for such a drastic decline of recipients in a short amount of time is many of the ...
- 27282: The Homeless Population
- ... during the winter. They have to sleep in the freezing cold and many times they even have to sleep in the snow. There are a lot of homeless deaths during the winter beacuse they can't find a warm place to go and they freeze to death. Every year the homeless population increases. There are two major trends responsible for the rapid growth of homelessness over the past 15-20 years ... homeless people, they have a lot to do with it. Most of the homeless are out on the streets due to the loss of jobs and unfinished schooling. Without a good education these people can't succeed in life. There are also many veterans of war who lost everything in life and a good percentage of the homeless have been raised poor and were never able to make a positive approach ...
- 27283: Syphilis
- ... main stages, primary stage, secondary stage, and latent stage. The latent stage may lead to a final stage called the tertiary stage. There are many cures to syphilis, and it is virtually eliminated from today's society. There are a few ways to contract the disease, all of which can be prevented. The primary stage of syphilis is characterized by a small lesion, called a chancre, which resembles a pimple, blister ... stages of syphilis are completely curable, and even in the last stage syphilis can be stopped.With the present medical technology to diagnose and treat syphilis, there is no excuse for anyone in the U.S. to suffer the last stage of syphilis. Alternatives to penicillin are necessary because many people are allergic to penicillin and in some people it is not effective in treating syphilis. Early detection of syphilis disables ...
- 27284: Creative Story: Joseph
- ... it was hard growing up in Germany. In the town we lived in there was never peace, the nuns would not tell us that, but we knew we all knew, accept for little Joseph. Nazi's would come in the church and try to teach us their "superior" ways. None of us fell for it, except Joseph. I guess he had no other place to turn to, so he slowly sank ... in the chest. Another nazi saw this happening, he later on killed the Jew. His life ended because of superiority. I guess superiority cannot always save your life or make it better than someone else's, because now they both are resting and surely not in peace.
- 27285: Marriage Relationships
- ... money as well as do my share of the housework. Laura however, felt that she should be in charge of the money and that I should do all the housework. In the end we weren't able to settle on anything but we realized that it was important for married couple to agree on these topics because they are major decisions that affect both equally. The time we spent together was on our lunches and we discussed different aspects for marriage. We realized that couples who were willing to comprimize on important issues were the couple that would be sucessful. The ones that didn't discuss the various problems which concerned them could never have lasting relationships. This is why we felt that marriage preparation courses are so important. People should not get involved in something as important a marriage ...
- 27286: Hanta Pulmonary Syndrome
- ... This disease, although not new, has experienced a large re-emergence in the southwestern United States and Mexico due to the arid climates in those areas. Cases have been spread all over the western U.S. with even a few in the east, but nearly half of the cases to date have been in the Four Corners area. In a dry area, the disease s incubation is somewhat longer, making the chances of contracting it somewhat higher. In places such as woodpiles and sheds where there is little air circulation to move off the virus, it can linger for a ...
- 27287: Cartoons: Land of Imagination
- ... The cartoonist has cleverly transposed his own thoughts, into that of his characters. Many environmental issues have been tackled as well. "Captain Planet," is an environmental superhero with supernatural powers, the combination of the Planeteer's powers magnified. Each character represents a different force of nature: earth, fire, wind, water, and heart. He also can become any one of these forces. However, if Captain Planet is exposed to pollutants: acid rain ... munchies." Scooby, on the other hand does not smoke marijuana, but gets his "high" from Scooby-Snacks, which are in fact hash brownies. This is a small glimpse into the counter-culture of the 1960's. Another cartoon that ventures into American lifestyle is the Simpsons. The Simpsons, a modern age family live in Springfield. The Simpsons are an in depth look at the breakdown in family as well as family ...
- 27288: Defending Pro-wrestling
- ... like a soap opera such as General Hospital. The wrestlers I saw were amazing they were so muscular and talented. I was in shock because I thought that I hated wrestling more than anything...didn t I? After watching it a few more times I became hooked and I have since learned all about wrestling and what a truly great sport it is. People assume that wrestlers are just faking all ... the wrestlers with the hope that their sign would make it on television. When I went to the events I brought three signs supporting some of my favorite wrestlers but much tomy disappointment I didn t make it on TV. When a wrestling event is coming to a city the tickets are such a hot commodity that they sell out in no time. Professional wrestling is quality entertainment for millions of ...
- 27289: The Sly Side Of Portia
- ... condition. She gives him a ring saying "Which when you part from, lose, or give away, let it presage the ruin of your love" (Shakespeare 50). This is but a trap for Bassanio. Thus, Portia's sly side begins to reappear. A letter has come to Bassanio concerning his good friend Antonio. Bassanio tells Portia about the debt Antonio owes of one pound of flesh to Shylock, which is a result ... of deception and no one has recognized her. Portia, disguised as Balthazar, has pushed the trial in favor of Shylock. She, once again, is mischievous when she asks for her own ring off of Bassanio's finger as remembrance or tribute of the trial. Persuasively, she tells him; "For your love, I'll take this ring from you: Do not draw back your hand; I'll take no more; and you ...
- 27290: Josephy P. Kennedy II
- ... representative from the State of Massachusetts. He represents the district formerly represented by Thomas "Tip" O'Neil, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States. His formal education includes a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts in l976. He is married to the former Beth Kelly and is the father of two children. His father was the late Senator Robert Kennedy of New York and his uncle was the late President John F. Kennedy. Congressman Kennedy's political background includes a strong family history in public service. Upon his graduation, his occupation was to form a non profit company devoted to providing heating oil at affordable prices for the poor and the ...
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