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- 9001: Legalization of Drugs: Against
- ... the tremendous physical and emotional health problems that drug abuse causes. Concern about the abuse of drugs is so widespread that recent polls indicate it to be one of the most serious problems in today's world, threatening the security and freedom of whole nations. Politicians, health experts and much of the general public feel that no issue is more important than drug abuse. America's other pressing social problems- disease, poverty, child abuse and neglect, and corruption- often have a common element; that is drug abuse. The use of illegal drugs such as cocaine, crack, heroin and marijuana cause extensive ... this many people want illegal drugs to be legalized in every aspect. The last thing we need is a policy that makes widely available substances that impair memory, concentration and attention span; why in God's name foster the uses of drugs that make you stupid? The campaign for drug legalization is morally disgusting.The number of people who are addicted to illegal drugs or are users of these drugs ...
- 9002: The Problem of Teens and Smoking
- ... of teens tend to smoke, and I found that most teens that smoke are those with divorced parents. I also found teens that smoke tend to have siblings or parents that smoke, those with “C’s” or lower, and those who are employed outside of the home. Although reasons for teens to start smoking are not clear, it is clear that it is the advertising of the tobacco companies. The increase ... teen smokers. Fourteen and fifteen year olds showed a huge increase of 44%! In 1990, the ages of teens from twelve to seventeen that smoke went from 9.1% to 10.9% in 1994 (that’s a 20% increase!). 31.2% of high-school teens confessed to smoking in 30 days, half of high school seniors in a survey that was conducted said they think that think that smoking makes teens look “insecure” and “un-cool.” Adult’s opinion’s are that us teens know the risk of smoking, we just don’t care. Teen smokers do know that smoking cigarettes cause cancer, they just smoke because it’s rebellious. Some other ...
- 9003: The Scarlet Letter: Hester's Isolation and Alienation
- The Scarlet Letter: Hester's Isolation and Alienation In Nathaniel Hawthorn's The Scarlet Letter, Hester Prynne and Reverend Dimmsdale have committed adultery, an unacceptable sin during the Puritan times. As a result of their sin, a child is born, whom the mother names Pearl. Out of ... blame she has given “up all her individuality. Now she would become the “general symbol at which the preacher and moralist might point, and in which they might vivify and embody their images of woman's frailty and sinful passion” (73). After the sin had been revealed Hester never again felt she was accepted by society. It seemed to her as though “every gesture, every word, and even the silence ...
- 9004: Personal Writing: You Will Always Remember Your First Time!
- Personal Writing: You Will Always Remember Your First Time! I wasn't real clear of what actually had just occurred, but I did know that I was in terrible pain. I laid beside the supercross track for at least 20 minutes answering the questions of very eager ... can not stand is twenty medical people trying to take all of your clothes off for a little cut or scrape. As I was put on a backboard and taken to the ambulance I couldn't help wondering what had went wrong. All I remember seeing was my body tumbling with my bike to an abrupt halt. I laid in the ambulance for what seemed like days. All I could hear were engines revving at high Rpm's and the roar of the crowd when someone styled for the crowd. It was very disheartening to know that I was in the back of an Ambulance at my first professional supercross. The only ...
- 9005: Euthanasia: When Life Is To Be Feared More Than Death
- ... and that can make even comatose patients retch and vomit.’ Thus, according to Barbara J. Culliton, many severely ill patients must endure much pain. Is it right to keep them living in this pain? Wouldn’t it be more humane to give them a painless release from their agony? For this irreversibly comatose patient, euthanasia would be justified. Now consider the patient suffering from malignant cancer or some other terminal illness ... the patient alive, only to lengthen his suffering? As in the case of the irreversibly comatose patient, euthanasia is not only morally justified, it is the only alternative for those truly concerned with the patient’s welfare. Euthanasia is clinically defined as an “act or practice of painlessly putting to death persons suffering from incurable conditions or diseases. The word “euthanasia” is generally also applied to cases in which the doctor ... euthanasia, pertains to assistance which is given to a patient in order to end his or her own life. The second, negative euthanasia, is the stopping of life-sustaining treatment, which is prolonging a person’s life. Upon reviewing information about euthanasia, we found that it is the most efficient way to affirmatively end one’s life. A Right-to-Die Measure Introduced in Assembly was found in the San ...
- 9006: Much Ado About Nothing
- ... character in the play is Benedick and he is expressed in an interesting way. Benedick is a character that not only deceives other characters in the play, but most of all he deceives himself. Benedick s deceiving ways derive him to be a hypocritical character; this phenomenon makes his role compellingly intriguing in the play Much Ado About Nothing . Benedick has a unique view toward love, he wants no part in ... has a simple way to live, I will live a bachelor (Shakespeare I .i.176), he first chooses not to get involved in the love scheme. Benedick has strong hold on that feeling and what s to keep it that way. Encounters with a character known as Beatrice prove this to be true. Everytime these characters see one another arguments are endless, and put downs are fired back and forth. In ... the while Benedick is making clear that he will not fall to love and nothing will change his view. The deception will come from his view that is extremely well grounded. Another instance where Benedick s deceiving way are used is later in the play. This time Benedick is the deceived instead of the deceiver. This is where Benedick becomes a hypocrite. Deception still is taking place, just in different ...
- 9007: The Great Gatsby: Jay Gatsby Is Set Apart From the Common Man
- The Great Gatsby: Jay Gatsby Is Set Apart From the Common Man Doesn't it always seem as though rich and famous people, such as actors and actresses, are larger-than-life and virtually impossible to touch, almost as if they were a fantasy? In The Great Gatsby, set ... portrays Jay Gatsby as a Romantic, larger-than-life, figure by setting him apart from the common person. Fitzgerald sets Gatsby in a fantasy world that, based on illusion, is of his own making. Gatsby's possessions start to this illusion. He lives in an extremely lavish mansion. “It is a factual imitation of some Hotel de Ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side, spanking new under a thin ... and has a three-noted horn.” (64) It has a “monstrous length with triumphant hat-boxes, supper-boxes, tool-boxes, and terraced with a labyrinth of windshields and a green leather conservatory.” (64) Amidst Gatsby's possessions, he develops his personal self. His physical self appearance sets him apart form the other characters. His smile is the type “that comes across four or five times in life. One of those ...
- 9008: Anthony Vs Octavian
- ... 42BC Battle of Philippi. With Lepidus, Antony led an armed force into Macedonia to face the conspirators who killed Caesar. The "Republican" conspirators had 19 legions at their command (about 120000 men), against the triumvir's 28 legions (about 170000). The triumvirs won resoundingly, and the leaders (Brutus and Cassius) committed suicide. Triumvirs firmly in control of Roman Government. Lepidus, the weaker triumvir, was clearly friendly towards Antony. This is exemplified ... most of Gaul, but Cisalpine Gaul was redefined as part of Italia. Influence over government in Rome, possibly reduced, as Antony was absent in the provinces to collect taxes and appease veteran soldiers. Lepidus (Antony's ally) was allocated Africa to put him at a distance from Antony and Octavius who divided the European empire between them. Division of the Empire. Octavius received the two Spanish provinces, and Sicily and Sardinia ... sends help to crush Pompey. Makes his capital in Athens. Decline of influence in Rome. (No evidence to suggest he had visited Rome since 41?) Octavius seeks to improve his standing. A defection by Pompey's supporters gives Octavius control over Corsica, Sardinia and part of Pompey's fleet. Despite treaty of 39 giving Pompey part of the Empire (a quadumvirate?), Octavius takes opportunity to boost area under his control ...
- 9009: Benefits Of Pet Ownership
- ... contained, writes American poet Walt Whitman (Schellenberg 1). Yes, pets have been part of human culture throughout history, and in American households, they are more common than children. It is reported that 58% of U.S. households have at least one pet, whereas only 35% have children (Whitaker; Witherell 76). Owners spend billions of dollars each year on pet food, accessories, and veterinary care, but apparently pets give back, too (Schellenberg ... effects? Ironically, the most common reason people give for not having pets-having to care for them-is one of the reasons pets improve health. Pets require that you extend yourself when you normally wouldn t, and for people who are ill or just want better health, pets turn them into care givers instead of care takers (Whitaker). Secondly, unlike humans, pets love with no strings attached. They love unconditionally and are never judgmental (Whitaker). T. S. Eliot wrote that animals are such agreeable friends--they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms (Whitaker). That kind of support increases self-esteem and motivation, therefore contributing to overall good health. Additionally, ...
- 9010: Stress Reduction
- STRESS REDUCTION 1. In today's smaller Air Force, members are finding themselves doing more with less. This in-turn has caused numerous stressful situations on and off duty. It is incumbent for Air Force members to recognize, treat, and eliminate ... stress management in treating and/or eliminating stress. 2. Before we can begin to reduce stress, we must be able to recognize indicators that lead to or help identify stress. Air Force psychologist Capt. Neil S. Hibler has developed a list of early warning signs (2:19). For our purposes we will discuss only a couple from each category. First, from the emotional category, is apathy. Apathy is the doldrums. Things ... next 2 area to consider is more difficult for most of us. Dealing with your boss, negotiating with co- workers, and changing your thinking can be used to your advantage to help reduce stress. Don't side step these ideas, use them! The last two strategies to consider in job stress management are; pace and balance yourself, and know when to quit. Pace at your own tempo. Don't burn ...
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