The New Capitalism

Being a product of bourgeois society, the socialist movement is linked to the vicissitudes of capitalist development. It will assume different forms according to the changing fortunes of the capitalist system. In circumstances which are not favorable to the formation of class consciousness, it will not grow, or will practically disappear. In conditions of capitalist … Read more

Privacy On The Internet

Ever feel like you are being watched? How about having the feeling like some one is following you home from school? Well that is what it will be like if users do not have the privacy on the Internet they deserve. EPIC (Electronic Privacy Information Center), a advocacy group that has been fighting the Clinton … Read more

Vietnam Retaliation In The U.S 

It is said that a war cannot be fought without the support of the people. Much so was this related to the Vietnam conflict. I say the Vietnam Conflict in that the United States never actually declared war on North Vietnam after its communist split-up in 1960. The conflict was based on the principles of … Read more

A Separation of Life

Water, the median of life. Growing up in a small town nestled tightly in the arms of the wasatch front, I learned early the importance of nature. There was a fine line drawn between religion and the outdoors, and the quest of my life was to determine an appropriate balance. Water, signifying the line between … Read more

Appearance vs. Reality In Hamlet

Hamlet one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, where the young prince of Denmark must uncover the truth about his fathers death. Hamlet a play that tells the story of a young prince who’s father recently died. Hamlets uncle Claudius marries his mother the queen and takes the throne. As the play is told Hamlet finds out … Read more

Hemp As An Agricultural Cash Cow

As we enter a new millennium, we find ourselves reevaluating the paths we’ve chosen and the decisions we’ve made. Have we made the best with what we’ve got or are we stumbling in the dark? How many gaps riddle the blanket of our knowledge? The problem lies in how we make sense of where we’re … Read more

Rehabilitation, Not Capital Punishment

The death penalty is the punishment used in 38 states, and many other countries, as a way of disposing the people in society who are mentally or emotionally disturbed, love their families very much, have a bad temper, or just plain made a mistake. These reasons account for many homicides that take place each year. … Read more

The Performance-Enhancing Supplement Controversy

The use of performance-enhancing supplements among athletes should be banned from all athletic sports and competition, in that it provides an unfair advantage over other athletes trying to excel naturally. Performance-enhancing drugs are a controversial topic in today’s society, which are currently under debate. Performance-enhancing drugs are substances, which are used to stimulate certain areas … Read more

Fashion in the 60’s

The 60’s were a time of change and challenge. They brought hippies, space age, folk music, and the Beatles. Women’s skirts got shorter, men’s hair got longer, and everyone talked about love. The 60’s was characterized by the feeling that a break with the past had been achieved. Clothes, furniture, and products all looked newer, … Read more

The history of Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe generally had more freedom than Western Europe. The language barriers of the area did not coincide with the governmental boundries. The two most important governments in Eastern Europe were Austria and Prussia. They conquered most of the Middle East. In 1453 they wiped out the last remnants of the Roman Empire. The Turkish … Read more

What is Stealth Technology

Stealth Technology is the technology in which a plane or other vehicle is made to be virtually undetectable to radars and radar signals. How Radar Signals Are Blocked Using Stealth Technology Radar signals that are sent towards an aircraft that has stealth features can cause radar signals that are sent out by a radar unit … Read more

Levis Pants vs Dockers Pants

Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the largest company in the business world, having headquarters in all of the continents and selling their most significant product, clothing. Their most popular items are the Levi’s jeans and the Dockers khaki pants. Levi’s Strauss & Co. has been a very successful company producing, studying people wants … Read more

Explication Of Ulysses

In this poem, Tennyson reworks the figure of Ulysses by drawing on the ancient hero of Homer’s Odyssey. Homer’s Ulysses learns from a prophecy that he will take a final sea voyage after killing the suitors of his wife Penelope. Ulysses finds himself restless in Ithaca and driven by “the longing I had to gain … Read more

A Doll’s House, Dastardly Deed

After she reveals the “dastardly deed” to her husband, he becomes understandably agitated; in his frustration he shares the outside world with her, the ignorance of the serious business world, and destroys her innocence and self-esteem. This disillusion marks the final destructive blow to her doll’s house. Their ideal home including their marriage and parenting … Read more

Drowning Into Insanity

Findley’s unique style and excellent use of diction create an atmosphere which is intense and exciting. Through Robert’s struggle with the mud and internal conflict, Timothy Findley is able to emphasize the endeavours of war which is not talked about nor known about. Desperation expressed by Robert is done so with cleverly displayed syntax and … Read more

The Three Musketeers Alexander Dumas

Forgive me, Lady de Wardes, he said, for rousing your hatred by my blackguardly conduct. I in return forgive you for murdering Constance Bonacieux and for your savage attacks on me. I forgive you and pity you. Die in peace. Characters dArtagnan- a young, attractive Gascon of eighteen. dArtagnan is haughty, proud, and extremely intelligent. … Read more

Drought, Condition Of Abnormally Dry Weather

Drought, condition of abnormally dry weather within a geographic region where some rain might usually be expected. A drought is thus quite different from a dry climate which designates a region that is normally, or at least seasonally, dry. Athough the quantity of the worlds freshwater resourses is more than adeguate to meet human needs, … Read more

Greek Influences on Western Civilization

It is always important to look to the past in order to move towards the future. This was done in the formation of Western Society, and more specifically the formation of American society. The Greek culture served as a frame of reference for many aspects of Western life including government, architecture, math and the arts. … Read more

Reasons for the Anticipation of Claudius’s Suicide

In the tragic play Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, a particular deterrent in Hamlet’s quest to be rid of his regal uncle is his procrastination. This act of murder intended to set the future right is Hamlet’s sole responsibility, ordered by his deceased father. Hamlet’s main target throughout the play is for Claudius to commit suicide. … Read more

The Tragic Challenger Explosion Space Travel

It is a sense of national pride for many Americans. If you ask anyone who was alive at the time, they could probably tell you exactly where they were when they heard that Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon. But all of the success in our space programs is overshadowed … Read more

The Poem “The Road Not Taken” By Robert Frost

In this excerpt of the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost, it appears to be some nut case that is pondering over a decision that should only take half a second to decide. However, it is actually a question more complex than, “What road should we take”. What he is really asking is … Read more

The Iliad in Dante’s Inferno

Dante makes many references to Homer and the Iliad throughout the Inferno. The fates of favorite characters are described during the course of Dante’s travels. Beginning with his vision of Homer in Limbo, continuing through increasingly gory levels of Hell until Dante reaches the eighth bolgia where he meets Ulysses who is engulfed in fire. … Read more

The Topic Of Abortion

The topic of abortion is one of the most controversial of our times. It has caused countless deaths and several violent confrontations between the two separate parties of opinion. The fight between pro-life and pro-choice supporters has been long and brutal. This is because, despite what several people may believe, abortion is neither right nor … Read more

The American Educational System

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, the American educational system has undergone much transition in response to our changing society. Though there have been many problems raised throughout the years in regard to what our school systems should be teaching our children, there have also been many developments. In the final decades of the 20th … Read more

Different Images of the Wife Between Sixteenth Centuries and Today

Today many wives always want to have same position with their husband. So that they always have conflict with each other. Why they always have conflict? Actually, it is effected by wife who changes the traditional role. As I remembered that wife and husband lived together very well in sixteenth century. They didn’t have any … Read more

The Sanctity of Marriage

There is so much controversy concerning homosexuality and marriage. This controversy has recently risen and been debated in court in Massachusetts. Around three percent of our country experiences exclusive homosexuality (Swan n. p. ). Gay marriage must be banned because it has negative consequences for our society, does not follow American Tradition, and most importantly, … Read more

The Importance of Family in 20th Century Drama

Throughout the twentieth century the importance of the institution of the family has been an integral part in American drama. Drama has focused on such family conflicts such as drug addiction, marital problems, and coming to terms with past events. The authors’ diction and the mood of each particular piece of work accentuate these conflicts. … Read more

Cheating Used To Be Considered An Unmentionable Sin

However, in this day and age, it has become more common and somewhat of a daily occurrence. Cheating is more widespread today than in the past. According to the article titled Education: The New Morality, cheating has not been an issue of values, but simply one of practicality. This shows that many view cheating as … Read more

To Kill a Mockingbird First Person Letter from Boo Radly

I’m stuck in my house because my parents pleaded with the law when I was young for me to stay at home and I wouldn’t be able to leave my house. I would have rather gone to the detention school…. I was hurt more not being able to go outside and I was addressed as … Read more

Riley B. “B.B.” King

The most touching bluesman of our time, and the most influential electric guitarist ever, the “King of the Blues” sums up his message with some simple advice. “I would say to all people, but maybe to young people especially–black and white or whatever color–follow your own feelings and trust them, find out what you want … Read more

Hollywood’s Attack on Religion

The section that I have chosen to analyze from the book Hollywood vs. America is “The Attack on Religion. ” In this part of the book, Michael Medved discusses the shift in attitude Hollywood has made toward religion, from acceptable to contemptible. He takes a look at the messages being sent in films, music and … Read more

Sir Winston Churchill A Study in Effective Leadership

Few leaders stand out in the history of the twentieth century more than Sir Winston Churchill. Remembered mainly as Great Britain’s prime minister who led the first successful stand against Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany, he showed the world the importance of democracy and liberty by leading the battle against fascism and dictatorship. Churchill appeared headed … Read more

African American Gay Rights

I cannot begin to argue about African American/Hispanic LGBT, living in New York City and their civil rights without remembering the public outcry against black civil rights. Although the focus of this paper is on African American/Hispanic LGBT living in New York City and Their Rights to Marriage I have decided to start my paper … Read more

Anabolic Steroids – Serious Problem

In the past three decades, steroids has been becoming a serious problem more than ever in the athletic field. Steroids are anabolic drug “to build” growth hormones that include the androgens (male sex hormones) principally testosterone and estrogen and progestogens (female sex hormones). Steroids were first developed for medical purposes. They’re used in controlling inflammation, … Read more

Censorship In Music

Censorship in music has been a major problem plaguing America since the early nineteen forties. It came to a head during the nineteen sixties with the Vietnam War and the hippie movement. During the nineteen seventies and eighties heavy metal and hard rock were getting the brunt of the censorship heat. Now in the nineteen … Read more

Copyright Laws And Regulations

With the new millennium now here, what are some of the changes headed towards us? Now that we have Y2K out of the picture, we unfortunately have something new to fear, well at least for some of us. The stealing of intellectual property is on the rise and there are very few copyright laws and … Read more

Women Murders Essay

Marriage is a life long commitment between two people. Vows are taken as a promise to one another, Till Death Do us Part may be the most well known vow, but with the two women I will be discussing they take it into their own hands to speed up the process. The following stories are … Read more

Foreign Exchange Market

The foreign exchange market is one of the most important financial markets. It affects the relative price of goods between countries and so can affect trade. It means that it affects the price of imports and so affects a countrys price level (inflation rate). It also affects the international investment and financing decision. In this … Read more

Alcoholism Is A Disease

I am sitting at home playing Nintendo with my roommate, jake, when I hear a knock at the door. I wonder who in the world would be coming over this late at night, because it’s after midnight. As I open the door, the tired, bloodshot eyes of my upstairs neighbor, Steve, stare at me. “Hi … Read more

Canada’s History Essay

Did you ever stop and wonder how much we take the place we live for granted? If you were to take the time, you would discover how diverse are Canada’s history, geography, climate, economy, cultures and government. Did you know it is the largest country in the world now that U. S. S. R broke … Read more

A Comparison of “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Anthem”

The two novels, The Handmaid’s Tale and Anthem, are both haunting, first person tales of personal hardship in a closed and controlled society. In this essay I will point out many important similarities and differences between the two books, mainly the setting and the similarities between the two societies in which the stories take place, … Read more

The book of Daniel

The book of Daniel has always been a kind of guide and an example for me to use throughout my whole life. I learned about the Bible stories in Daniel when I was very little and I always loved them. They taught me what faith is and how it comes to us in an understandable … Read more

Bay Of Pigs Essay

It seems that the United States has been one of the most dominant, if not the most dominant, countries in the world, since the Declaration of Independence. Yet, on Monday, April 17, 1961, our government experienced incredible criticism and extreme embarrassment when Fidel Castro, dictator of Cuba, instantly stopped an invasion on the Cuban beach … Read more

Karl Marx and the Conflict Theory

The bourgeoisie and proletariet have both similarities and differences in their emergence and development as a class. They both emerged out of a separate society and developed their own. The bourgeoisie grew out of the feudal society and the need to develop a modern industry. The proletarians grew out of the bourgeoisie society and their … Read more

The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer’s Descriptive Technique

In The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer’s descriptive technique used to present the Reeve emphasized his physical characteristics as well as the success he attained in his occupation. It is evident that Chaucer gives two different perceptions of the Reeve, one perception is of his physical makeup and the other is of his success achieved in his … Read more

The Hidden Meaning of Yellow Wallpaper

Charlotte Gilmans work The Yellow Wallpaper is an incredible scheme that keeps the whole story the author wants to present behind the outer one the story of a demented woman kept in a nursing house. The fundamental idea about the outer surface and the inner essence covered by it is both implemented into the structure … Read more

Cats vs. Dogs As Housepets

“A dog is a man’s best friend. ” That common saying may contain some truth, but dogs are not the only animal friend whose companionship people enjoy. For many people, a cat is their best friend. Despite what dog lovers may believe, cats make excellent housepets. If everyone would adopt just one spayed cat from … Read more

Animal Farm As A Social Criticism

Writers often use social criticism in their books to show corruptness or weak points of a group in society. One way of doing this is allegory which is a story in which figures and actions are symbols of general truths. George Orwell is an example of an author who uses allegory to show a social … Read more

Cluster Intersections: Bay Area Bioinformatics

The recent establishment California-based bioinformatics industry clusters is a logical consequence of the intersection of existing local Biotechnology, Information Technology and Venture Capital clusters. The very definition of Bioinformatics: “the science of managing and analyzing biological data using advanced computing techniques, 1” helps to illustrate the nature of this intersection. Research and development for Biotech … Read more

What Age Defines A Person As An Adult

In some states, such as Texas, you are considered an adult at 17 years of age. Other states juvenile systems make you liable to be tried as an adult at the age of 18. Law enforcement officials have been questioning the age of being tried as an adult for the past 40 years. Recently, they … Read more

The Glass Menagerie Laura’s State Of Mind

Laura, Amanda, Tom, and Jim resort to various escape mechanisms to avoid reality. Laura, fearful of being denigrated as inferior by virtue of her innate inability to walk, is shy and detaches herself from the unfeeling modern world. Amanda tries every means to integrate her into society, but to no avail. She sends her to … Read more

The Netherlands – Low-Lying Country

The Netherlands is low-lying country in western Europe located west of Germany and north of Belgium. According to a 1993 estimate, the Netherlands had a population of 15,224,942. The overall population density was about 449 persons per sq km (about 1162 per sq mi) which makes it one of the most densely populated countries in … Read more

Canterbury Tales – Medieval Church

In discussing Chaucer’s collection of stories called The Canterbury Tales, an interesting picture or illustration of the Medieval Christian Church is presented. However, while people demanded more voice in the affairs of government, the church became corrupt — this corruption also led to a more crooked society. Nevertheless, there is no such thing as just … Read more

Buddhism, One Of The Biggest Religions

Buddhism is one of the biggest religions founded in India in the 6th and 5th cent. BC by Siddhartha Gautama, called the Buddha. One of the great Asian religions teaches the practice of the observance of moral precepts. The basic doctrines include the four noble truths taught by the Buddha. Since it was first introduced … Read more

The Last Of the Mohicans

The Last Of the Mohicans The film is set in 1757, the third year of war between England and France for the possession of the continent. The center of the story is the most notorious event of the French and Indian War; the so-called ‘massacre’ of British troops, women and children by General Montcalm’s Indian … Read more

The Glass Menagerie – Escape Theme

“The Glass Menagerie” is set in the apartment of the Wingfield family. By description, it is a cramped, dinghy place, not unlike a jail cell. It is one of many such apartments in the neighborhood. Of the Wingfield family members, none of them want to live there. Poverty is what traps them in their humble … Read more

Montana 1948 by Larry Watson

Maturity may come at any age and time in a person’s life. One moment he or she may be a carefree child, and then suddenly realize that they have been transformed into a mature adult by a powerful and traumatic experience. An experience they will remember their whole lives. In To Kill a Mockingbird by … Read more

Sigmund Freud and Universal Neurosis

Sigmund Freud defined the goal of psychoanalysis to be to replace unconscious with conscious awareness, where the id was ego shall be, and through this an individual would achieve self-control and reasonable satisfaction of instincts. His fundamental ideas include psychic determinism, the power and influence of the unconscious, as opposed to the pre-conscious mind, the … Read more

Treatment Guidelines Effect on Therapists Willingness

Impetus for conducting this study. As I have done volunteer peer-support service work over the Internet, I have noticed more and more therapy clients describing problems in the theraputic alliance. Many therapists have decided what goals they have for the client, and refuse to work with any clients that dont agree with the goals. Others … Read more

Death of a Salesman – A Dead End Dream

“Death of A Salesman,” by Arthur Miller, is a play that tells the story of a traveling salesman, Willy Loman, who encounters frustration and failure as he reflects on and experiences his own life. Willys quest for the American Dream leads to his failure because throughout his life, he pursues the illusion of the American … Read more

A Portrait of The Artist

A Portrait of The Artist as a Young Man Stephen, makes the claim that he perceives his identity as being selfcontained and non-contradictory. Being readers we see that this in actuality is almost a direct opposite of how Stephen has been living his life. As his mind jumps from thinking about a life as a … Read more

The Italian Lira Paper

The Italian Lira is a fairly new currency with roots that lie deep within Italian culture. The word “lira” is actually derived from the Latin word “libra”, meaning pound, making it a distant cousin to that of the British pound sterling. The lira was a monetary unit long before it existed as a coin or … Read more

Oxygen, Slightly Magnetic Gaseous Element

Oxygen, symbol O, colorless, odorless, tasteless, slightly magnetic gaseous element. On earth, oxygen is more abundant than any other element. Oxygen was discovered in 1774 by the British chemist Joseph Priestley and, independently, by the Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele; it was shown to be an elemental gas by the French chemist Antoine Laurent Lavoisier … Read more

What Is The Definition Of Marriage

What is the definition of marriage? What is marriage? In Websters Dictionary marriage is defined as the institution whereby men and women are joined in special kind of social and legal dependence for the purpose of founding and maintaining a family. The definition states a man and a woman not a man and a man. … Read more

Lies and Deceit Essay

False identities, lies and deceit, Lucentio from The Taming Of The Shrew and Tom from The Talented Mr. Ripley did all of these things. They both lied about what they like or what they did. They both took false identities to get the girl that they wanted to like them. Though they have many similarities … Read more

Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X Syndrome is an inherited genetic condition associated with mental retardation. It is caused by a mutation of the “X” chromosome. Fathers cannot pass the disease onto their sons, because females always give an “x” chromosome where a man gives either an “x” or a “y. ” If a man gives a “y” chromosome, … Read more

The Renaissance In Italy

The Italian Renaissance was called the beginning of the modern age. The word Renaissance itself is derived from the Latin word rinascere, which means to be reborn. Many dramatic changes occurred during this time in the fields of philosophy, art, politics, and literature. New emphasis was placed on enjoying life and the world around you. … Read more

Socrates And Ethics: Why One Should Be Moral

Why should one be moral? Epistemology deals with truth versus opinion. Questions include what is truth, and what is its source? Is truth absolute or relative? Lastly, Ethics deals with right and wrong. It also deals with the interactions between people and their society. Students of Ethics might ask ‘What are our obligations to ourselves … Read more

The Florence Baptistery Essay

People often try to imitate a finished product if it has become popular. When this is done after several years it is considered a revival. Usually the artist or patron has a purpose such as modeling after a powerful culture or religious significance. They may slightly change or mix other styles to make the best … Read more

Napoleon Bonaparte, One Of France’s Most Revered Heroes

Napoleon Bonaparte was and still is one of France’s most revered heroes. Though born a Corsican in 1769, he journeyed to France for schooling at the age of nine. After an interesting and quiet childhood Napoleon joined the French artillery at the age of sixteen. Through hard work, bravery, political connections and being born during … Read more

General Analysis Of John Irvings Works

John Winslow Irving stands out as one of the finest contemporary American authors. Born in Exeter, New Hampshire in July 1942, Irving attended an Exeter prep school at which his stepfather taught history. Although he excelled at English, he was discouraged by the fact that he was dyslexic, a condition which wasn’t recognized back then … Read more

The Story Titled The Yellow Wallpaper

In the 19th century, mental illness was an uncommon issue to be discussed. The public would treat the illness only by avoiding the matter and forcing the sick to feel helpless. At that time, the medical profession had not yet distinguished between diseases of the mind and diseases of the brain. Neurologists such as Dr. … Read more

Sex Workers Essay

Prostitution can be viewed as a social construct; a synthesis of nineteenth century middle-class ideas about women, sexuality, work and class relations. Prostitutes have for centuries, in varying cultures been thought of as social deviants. The women working as prostitutes enter a world of meanings over which they are powerless: their role, sexuality, and identity … Read more

Homers epic The Odyssey and John Steinbeck’s novel The Pearl

Loyalty to another person or to a cause may be an admirable trait, but it can lead to either positive or negative consequences. In Homers epic The Odyssey and John Steinbeck’s novel The Pearl there are characters that show great examples of this trait. Penelope in The Odyssey and Juana in The Pearl are the … Read more

Electronic Resume Databases

As the day goes on, one grows anxious to hear the ring of the phone, the sound of a fax, or the knock on the door saying “we want you”. As easy as it may seem, getting on the right track to pursue a career is a long and treacherous process. Companies just do not … Read more

Italy, Location, Size, and Surrounding Waters

Italy is a country that looks like a boot. It has a population of about 57.8 million people. It is 116,305 square miles in area. Some of the surrounding waters are the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is west of Italy. The Adriatic Sea, which is east of Italy, and Ionian Sea, that is southeast of Italy. … Read more

Chinas Growing Economy

After North America, Europe, and Japan, the area of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong “is a fourth growth pole in the world economy” (Jue 108) which in 1994 was expected to double in size by 2002. Today, the growth rate is still on track to fulfill that prediction. Recent Chinese economic policies have shot the … Read more

The Cask of Amontillado, Edgar Allen Poe’s

Anything not taken in moderation can be damaging. In one of Edgar Allen Poe’s best-known tales of horror, The Cask of Amontillado, he suggests that pride can be a very dangerous thing, when one is overwhelmed with it. Through the use of foreshadowing, irony, and symbolism, Poe presents a horrific drama of two men. One … Read more

The Womens Movement Towards Equality

For centuries, all over the world, women have been forced to stand in the shadow of man because they were seen as weak individuals not worthy of equality. And for centuries, all over the world, women have fought to prove them wrong. In early 15th century Venice, young girls were only give three options for … Read more

Because I could not stop for Death

Emily Dickinsons Because I could not stop for Death is a remarkable masterpiece that exercises thought between the known and the unknown. In Dickinsons poem, Because I could not stop Death, there is much impression in the tone, in symbols and in the use of imagery that over flow with creativity. One might undoubtedly agree … Read more

Gods In The Iliad

With our view of God, comprehending the actions and thinking of the Greek deities can sometimes be difficult. The Christian God does not take such an active role in the affairs of people’s lives, where, the Greeks regarded direct involvement by the gods as a uncontrollable part of life. Naturally, divine intervention was a major … Read more

Impressionism and Symbolism in Heart of Darkness

In Heart of Darkness it is the white invaders for instance, who are, almost without exception, embodiments of blindness, selfishness, and cruelty; and even in the cognitive domain, where such positive phrases as “to enlighten,” for instance, are conventionally opposed to negative ones such as “to be in the dark,” the traditional expectations are reversed. … Read more

The Kafirs Of Kafiristan

The land in the east of the Hindu-Kush range that lies between Pakistan and Afghanistan was called Kafiristan (the land of Kafirs), and there dwelled the Kafirs (the islamic word for “pagan”) who rejected any conversion to Muslim and followed their own religion. Guarded by their geography and strength, it is assumed that 200 thousand … Read more

Death Beyond Revenge Wuthering Heights

The Victorian Period is often thought of as a time where many new ideas emerged not only in the lives of the people, but also in literature. One such work, Wuthering Heights, created many controversies as well as questions regarding the lifestyles and ideals of the people during this time. Few books have been scrutinized … Read more

Maya Pines’s “Learning from the Worm”

Maya Pines’s “Learning from the Worm” is highly informative and well written. In short, the article confronts the mystery behind the mechanisms that operates during cellular development. Scientists were divided over the type of mechanism that is used to determine a cell’s fate, whether the cell would develop into a nerve, muscle, sex, or somatic … Read more

Human Values And Ethics Vs. Philiosophical Ethics

“They had discussed it, but not deeply, whether they wanted the baby she was now carrying. ‘I don’t know if I want it,’ she said, eyes filling with tears. She cried at anything now, and was often nauseous. That pregnant women cried easily and were nauseous seemed banal to her, and she resented banality” (p. … Read more

Perceptions of Faith in Young Goodman Brown

Throughout ones journey in life, our individual perceptions of faith in God, in mankind, and in ourselves, guide us along our path. In the absence of clarity of our faith, one is led to believe the norm is what proves to be popular within a society. Nathaniel Hawthornes, Young Goodman Brown, demonstrates to the reader, … Read more

The Pitiful Prufrock

T. S. Elliots “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” is a melancholy poem of one mans frustrated search to find the meaning of his existence. The speakers strong use of imagery contributes to the poems theme of communion and loneliness. The Poem begins with an invitation from Prufrock to follow him through his self-examination. … Read more

Computer Programming Report

Programming a computer is almost as easy as using one and does not require you to be a math genius. People who are good at solving story problems make good programmers, and others say that artistic or musical talent is a sign of potential programmer. Various computer languages are described, and tips on choosing the … Read more

The Communications Decency Act

The Communications Decency Act that was signed into law by President Clinton over a year ago is clearly in need of serious revisions due, not only to its vagueness, but mostly due to the fact that the government is infringing on our freedom of speech, may it be indecent or not. The Communications Decency Act, … Read more

What Role Does The Media Play, In War

I wondered how the best way to present this topic. One book that I read to help get a feel of the meaning of the Vietnam conflict was The Green Berets, by Robin Moore. The more and more I read this book, I started to analyze it in a different perspective. This book in fact … Read more

Fyodor Dostoevsky, One Of Literature’s Most Talented And Respected Players

If literature is a game, then Fyodor Dostoevsky is one of literature’s most talented and respected players. All of Dostoevsky’s works are not only highly regarded by his readers, but also scholars of literature. Sigmund Freud stated that Dostoevsky’s place in literature is “… not far behind Shakespeare” (Freud 972). The novel most commonly referred … Read more

Zero Inflation Paper

Hyper inflation has plagued most of the worlds developing countries over the past decades. Countries in the industrialised world, too, have at times duelled with dangerously high inflation rates in the post WWII era. With varying degrees of success, all have employed great efforts to bring their inflation rates within acceptable limits. Generally, a moderate … Read more

Why Is A Systems Development Process Needed

The process is needed to address business needs and opportunities in a systematic and methodical manner that maximizes potential benefits while mitigating risks. It is a methodology that takes into account all aspects of existing processes, identifying its weaknesses and bringing opportunities light. At a fairly early stage, the feasibility of the project is examined … Read more

Anne Bradstreet Poem

Anne Bradstreets poem, To my Dear and Loving Husband presents a beautiful love theme. “Of ever two were one, then surely we” (1). This quotation is important because Bradstreet is pointing out that she does not feel as though she is one individual person. And one of the first questions that come to my mind … Read more

Communications Technology: Global Information Infrastructure

We are in the midst of a global information revolution driven by the convergence and proliferation of information and communication technologies. The telecommunications sector is changing at warp speed, driven by technological innovation that results in new equipment and services, and also by new entrants and alliances between companies with experience in a wide range … Read more