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Language : english

social sciences

school essay

date published

07/12/2007

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The Boy Scouts of America in all forms, across the United States, involve young boys and young adults in a number of healthy and education experiences in their programs. Since the Scouts’ founding 1910, the organization has sought to help shape boys into lively and well-rounded adults. The problem lies in how the organization runs at the most basic level; whether or not the BSA is acting strictly as a private or public organization is still under debate almost 100 years after its creation. The Boy Scouts of America have had in their membership outlines distinctive policies regarding religion since 1910, with modifications being made starting in the 1970s to add a clear focus on such an agenda (BSA Legal). Today, their anti-homosexuality policies and membership criteria requiring a religious pledge are placing them under fire. As a private organization they reserve all right to not include members who do not meet their criteria, a power given to them by the Constitution’s freedom to associate; the problem, however, is that the BSA receives public funding from tax dollars. As a private organization, the Boy Scouts of America should not receive any form of public funding unless they chose to comply with federal non-discrimination policies.

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history 1789 to present

presentation

date published

19/02/2008

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In June of 1918, Eugene Victor Debs was arrested for a speech he gave in Canton, Ohio in which he criticized the United States government for its involvement in World War I. He publicly discouraged young men from enlisting in the armed forces and was arrested for violating the Sedition Act of 1918. The Sedition Act, an amendment to the Espionage Act of 1917, further restricted American citizens from speaking or publishing opinions that were disloyal, profane, or abusive toward the federal government (Tussey, 281).
Debs stood trial in the fall of 1918 and knowing he would undoubtedly be found guilty on at least one of the ten counts he faced, he used his trial as a public forum to promote his socialist ideals. According to biographer Ray Ginger, “The attorney’s realized that the best weapons available were the personality and philosophy of Eugene Debs” (363). On September 18, 1918, Debs addressed the court before receiving a prison sentence of ten years. His plea to socialism and contention that the Sedition Act violated the first amendment rests upon solid logical appeal. However, the political and social climate was such that his audience – which ranged from fellow Marxists packed into a tiny Cleveland court room to unsympathetic, capitalist Americans – remained unmoved by a logical appeal. Rather, it is his appeal to both ethos and pathos that allowed him to capture the attention of the American public.

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Thus, it is crucial that his demeanor be of as little offense to the American public as possible while still advocating a radical viewpoint.
His use of concrete, powerful diction enriches his prose and helps trigger an emotional response from his audience.
His concluding paragraph is a metaphor of a mariner sailing over what appears to be an unending sea.
On March 10, 1919 Debs' conviction was upheld by the United States Supreme Court.

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3 word format

Language : english

literature

presentation

date published

27/09/2007

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level : Advanced

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From the MSPCA website, I learned of various full-time job opportunities in the Boston area. I am interested in a few of these, and I believe I can contribute as much to the organization as the organization will contribute to me.
I am particularly interested in the Law Enforcement Department Dispatcher / Receptionist at the MSPCA headquarters. I am constantly seeking work that will never be monotonous and that will require me to be ever-changing and ever-adapting, and I feel this job would be perfect for me.

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4 word format

Language : english

literature

presentation

date published

09/02/2008

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Throughout theatre and drama history, we read about and study the great men that have dominated stages and plots. We analyze all of their speeches, actions, and intentions, but can the same be said of women? While women are studied in dramatic context, it is certainly not with the same intensity of men. So, what role does this suggest women play in drama? Women are not usually found in the foreground, but rather they are hidden in the shadows of male characters. Their dramatic functions, especially in early post-Classical theatre, are often to drive the plot or highlight the actions of the men in the drama. While it is true that men were in deed acting in the roles of women, the parts themselves were still representations of actual women. However, it can be said that sometimes in these women and in their small actions and roles are hidden clues to the unlock personalities in the play and critical plot details as well. In other words, women, though often overlooked—most likely as being speaking props—are actually the thread that sews the entire play together.
As an example of this, I turn to Ophelia in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Ophelia reveals the sexual nature of Hamlet and also his true priorities. Their interactions demonstrate that Hamlet wants to be involved in everything and be the cause of all action, but he is not as dedicated as he needs to be to actually complete his goals.

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3 word format

Language : english

literature

school essay

date published

05/10/2007

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Each individual develops his own vision of the universe. A naïve person looks up to the sky to see the moon and strains to glimpse a shooting star, or perhaps, a distant planet. Euphoric about what appears in the distance, he becomes oblivious to what lies directly in front of him. Spending all of his life gazing at the galaxy, he misses the view of his own world. A cunning individual peers up to the heavens and understand his position in the alignment of the planets. He zeroes in on the stars, noticing the flaws in each seemingly perfect constellation. Yet, he remains grounded enough to view people so close up that he can almost watch thoughts flow through their minds. In William Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar, and William Golding’s novel, Lord of the Flies, both authors show that a naïve person loses his focus, while a cunning person navigates the difficult passages necessary to succeed.

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Each individual develops his own vision of the universe.
A person who misjudges his audience's thinking patterns fails to gather the backing of his group, whereas someone who possesses knowledge of the human psyche prospers by gaining essential support.
On the contrary, in Julius Caesar, Marc Anthony understands the Romans' emotions and makes a tangible, visual appeal to their immediate needs.
Likewise, in Lord Of The Flies, Jack attracts a huge following and quenches the tribe's thirst for excitement while surviving on the island.
Correspondingly, Ralph cannot bring himself to fight back against his nemesis, Jack, and his tribe after the death of Piggy.
Like Antony, Jack takes the necessary action at the most opportune time to solidify his position of power.
Similarly, Ralph's obsession with rules and order effectively prevents him from competing against the nimble Jack who outwits his foe by promising the tribe hunting and fun.

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4 word format

Language : english

literature

school essay

date published

06/09/2007

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Life is full of obstacles – there is no doubt about it. Deciphering why people have certain obstacles and how they can overcome such obstacles is often just as burdening as the obstacles themselves. It is evident everywhere that people are struggling with their obstacles. From books, to movies, to everyday interaction, people are constantly being challenged to overcome. Marie De France’s “Lanval,” the hard life of an underprivileged child, and a CBS sitcom all relate this idea, that life is full of obstacles.

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De France's 'Lanval' is a literary example of the need to overcome obstacles.
The story takes a complete about-face when Lanval is suddenly stricken with good luck.
Because Lanval vowed to keep their relationship a secret, his lover will not respond to his desperate cries for her help
This same theme can be applied to the real world. All people are faced with obstacles at some point in their lives
His employer claims that his business wouldn't survive if it weren't for this guy
As obstacles are evident in 'Lanval' and in Roger's helpless life, obstacles are also part of daily entertainment on television
Greg is initially looked at as the bad guy.
The fact that all people are affected by life's obstacles is widely known and blatantly clear
The dilemma over who has it worse between Jimmy and Greg is also Greg's problem.

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1 word format

Language : english

management

sample resumes

date published

29/08/2007

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This resume is targeted towards anyone who needs a template or a guideline for writing their own resume for a financial or managerial positon. The other has taken care to write in detail what she/he did in the past. Use this example to inspire you when writing your own. Here is an excerpt from the resume:

To obtain a [fiancial position] within [Company Name] that would allow me to strength my financial and managerial skills while contributing towards the goals of the company.

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3 word format

Language : english

psychology

presentation

date published

16/05/2008

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For a large part of my life, I despised rap. I hated it in all its different forms. While my friends were all listening to Biggie Smalls and Tupac, I was listening to Metallica and Korn. I categorized hip-hop, R & B, and rap all into the rap genre. I never enjoyed the music at most parties since it was usually songs of that category blasting through the sound system. Once I hit high school, I became a little more open to other forms of music, but I still restricted myself to mostly rock. That all changed by the end of high school, when the world of underground rap began to show itself to me.

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The first song to start the revolution in my life was 'You Never Know' by Immortal Technique.
He continued his life, trying to move on but always with her on his mind.
The next Immortal Technique song I listened to further enhanced my newfound love for rap.
It became almost an obsession to hear more of the talent I had experienced with Immortal Technique.
Overall, my experience with rap has given me a new appreciation for them and what they do.

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3 word format

Language : english

history 1789 to present

school essay

date published

18/12/2007

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