2001 A Space Odyssey
2001 Space Odyssey The film segment chosen was the final scene from Stanley Kubrik^s 2001 A Space Odyssey made in 1968. As the name would suggest, the film is set almost entirely in the future. Already having projected itself over 30 years into the future, it would be safe to assume tha....
4th Amendment.
The fourth amendment states, The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describi....
A wife's choice of a transgendered person
The wife of a transgendered person replied to my earlier post, though not the same wife as she to whom my letter was originally written. This bystanding wife raised several points, which I do appreciate her for voicing them. Though I prefer not to quote her directly, what she said will serve as a th....
Advertisments
The world of advertising can be exciting and distinct. It has the capability of influencing the whole society to follow a certain trend or idea; or to buy a certain product. All around the world there is some type of advertising. There is an advertisement for just about everything made. Advertis....
Antigone Analysis
Antigone, written by Sophocles, is written two dimensionally. The basic plot is about a young woman, Antigone, who is trying to bury her dead brother Creon. Her uncle the king, is preventing her from doing so. On a deeper level, using a familiar story, Sophocles sheds light on physics and nomos: t....
Antigone Passage Analysis
The play Antigone by Sophocles is about a young woman, Antigone, who is trying to bury her dead brother Polynices and gets sentenced to death. A prominent theme in the passage is the law of the gods against the law of man. Sophocles uses a range of metaphors to depict Haemons determination in tryi....
better or worse - 1993 vs 2011
In 1993 there were so many things that happened like, the World Trade Center Bombing, The Great Blizzard, and The Great Flood of 1993. Although in 2011 there have also been a number of disasters that have happened. Some of the disasters include the tornado in Joplin, Missouri, the flooding of the Mi....
Catcher in the Rye Readers Notes
The Catcher in the Rye
Readers Notes
Chapter 1
-The narrator of this story seems to be some sort of hillbilly or something; not very well brought up. He talks in a rude or poorly-educated manner.
-The narrator says his parents are nice people, but wouldnt want him blabbing about them. T....
Christians do not need the Old Testament. All they need is Jesus and the New Testament.
I disagree. Christians DO need the Old Testament (OT) as an understanding of the Old Testament is the criterion and the basis for understanding the New (Brunner, p264, 1964). The OT reaffirms the message of the New Testament (NT) that is there is only one God, one Word, and one Covenant (Brunne....
Conflict in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Conflict-Religion vs Politics
The conflict in Northern Ireland is likely one of the most closely watched and hotly debated disputes of our time. Spanning now for over a century, what remains at the root of the conflict is unclear. Many theories have developed over time, yet no o....
Cosmetic Surgery
A nip here, a tuck there and now science is making it easier to change your appearance. Cosmetic surgery has grown more appealing for many people over the last couple of decades. Our favorite movie and rock stars have these procedures done all the time. Within the past year there have been severa....
Dracula Christ? Bram Stokers Dracula as an Attack on Christian Tradition and Victorian Ideals
'The blood is the life! Is this a paraphrase of Jesus preaching at the Last Supper, or is this an exclamation made by one of Draculas disciples? The Messiah, Savior to all humanity, once taught his favorite twelve to drink his consecrated blood as one of the necessary steps to the attainment ....
Effects on a Person with Autism
The Effects on a Person with Autism
Autism is one of the many ASDs (Autism Spectrum Disorders). The effects on a person with autism are lifelong, though some symptoms decrease in time from therapy, diet, and medication. Autism causes a person suffering from this disorder to be slower in some areas....
Evacuation of children during war
Throughout the war there were many different opinions in relation to the evacuation of children. Many believed that it was essential to send young children away from the dangers of the large cities to the safety of the tranquil countryside. There were, however those who believed that children should....
Free will vs. Fate
Free will vs. Fate
What is your life purpose? Many would agree that this is a hard question to answer; but is it really? Our everyday decisions are constantly being debated, as to whether they are a product of free will or fate. Many people view these as two very separate and distinctive ....
Futuring: Exploring the Future
In order to meet the challenges of the future, society needs to find out what can we expect in the years to come; so this heightens our awareness of the choices. Society can at that moment set realistic goals and develop useful strategies for accomplishing them. Society feels that it is not poss....
Health Care
Within the health care arena there is a growing concern about the needs of the elderly. Families wonder if their loved ones are getting the proper care that they need With the growing costs of health care and the decreasing resources of primary care physicians it is feared that only the physical n....
In an age of interactive systems and electronic media, where true meaning, time and space have been
In an age of interactive systems and electronic media, where true meaning, time and space have been trashed, we no longer have a sense of what is real in our everyday lives. Discuss.
It would be right to say that we are currently living in a digital revolution. From this we are rewarded with impr....
Is The American Dream Killing You - Morals in The Market
Driving to the college one Saturday morning, I tuned into a non-profit radio station to which I enjoy listening. Instead of my favorite genre of music, a talk show was in progress. As my mind drifted, my consciousness was captured by the words so, are you saying that people think of The Mar....
Is this a fair representation of a human behavior when putting under certain situations?
**Do you believe this is a fairly representation of a human behavior when putting under certain situations?**
Behavior is a fundamental component of human nature. In particular, it is rooted in the observation that all human beings have a natural interest in behaving. Action is defined as the att....
Julius Caesar
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: THE AUTHOR AND HIS TIMES
Julius Caesar is a play about a political assassination. The
question it asks is: is it ever right to use force to remove a
ruler from power? You, as readers, can answer that question in
terms of your own experience in the last quarter of the....
Lisa Simpson
At 742 Evergreen Terrace, there is a brilliant, environmental, vegetarian child living in a big world. So, super girl or super dork? Lisa Marie Simpson, eight year old prodigy, aims high for her future. This jazzy second grade Springfield Elementary student lives in an average home with mother Marge....
Macbeth
Macbeth
In the play Macbeth, Macbeth consistently and significantly changes throughout the play. Events, other characters and his own mind affect him deeply. My feelings towards him change with the certain actions he does. For my GCSE coursework I am going to explore the changes in his character.....
Macbeth
Macbeth
We know very little about William Shakespeare. (Full name ; Gulielmus filius Johannes Shakespeare) What we know we have gained from his written works or the church records. We know from church records that he was born on or about April 23, 1564 to John and Mary Shakespeare. St George's....
Macbeth - What was beyond his control?
GIVE A VERY BRIEF ACCOUNT OF WHAT MACBETH'S TREAGEDY IS AND THEN GO ON TO SAY TO WHAT EXTENT THIS TRAGEDY IS HIS OWN FAULT AND HOW FAR HE IS AFFECTED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND HIS CONTROL.Macbeth by William Shakespeare is the story of a brave, honourable soldier who ruins his life due to his own gree....
Philosophy of Economics
Philosophy of Economics
The philosophy of economics concerns itself with conceptual, methodological, and
ethical issues that arise within the scientific discipline of economics.1 The primary focus is on issues of methodology and epistemologythe methods, concepts, and theories through which econo....
scott reid of Canada - beer and popcorn
Like so many Canadians I was appalled by Scott Reids comment about the proposed Conservative child care plan. In case you have been living under a rock and missed it, Scott recently quipped that under the plan parents could choose to spend their 25 dollar a week child care allowance on beer instea....
The DownFall of Macbeth
In the William Shakespeares Macbeth there is a tragic character named Macbeth
that eventually transforms into a tyrant due to his lack of moral and his viscous deeds.
This tyrant is finally slain by Macduff in an epic battle between Scotland and England.
The factors that contribute t....
The Phenomenon of Greece
Greece is a strange phenomenon the similar of which could hardly be equaled elsewhere in the world. The greatest misfortune of Turkey is that it is condemned to live with that country side by side. When the issue is Turkey, Greece always sees red. When we analyze the feelings of Athens toward Turkey....
The Triumphant Tyrant In The Christian Home
The Triumphant Tyrant In The Christian Home
This oppressor is in the living room of many American homes and it possesses by absolute power, ruling by tyranny. It can control, addict and fill the minds of your family with violence, greed, and sexual promiscuity. This Triumphant Tyrant is ....
The World by Christina Rossetti
Rossettis ultra-Christian beliefs shine through in her poem entitled The World as she metaphorically shows that the world consists of nothing but sinful pleasures that tempt humanity into ignoring the life that God wishes upon us. But in her critique of society, Rossetti contradicts her own ma....