Date Rape There are many sad stories of girls who have been violated by someone that they know. They almost all begin with a wonderful night and eventually get taken advantage of. The woman in the situation may feel as though she asked for it. The male may feel as though she didn't say no, so if I do this I am doing nothing wrong. It is horrifying how many times this has happened to a wo

Kuwait Brief Introduction: The progress of transport industry is inevitable and undeniable. What is under controversy is whether the volume of traffic is growing at an alarming rate. To be frank, we are in high favor that we are well aware of the traffic problem. In our point of view, a possible cause of the problem is that we lack the infrastructure construction. Also the overpopu

War On Crime ( GOV) Every candidate for Federal elective office is asked what he or she proposes to do about violent crime. They usually promise more than they or the Federal government can deliver. Poll takers often pose a question such as: "Which presidential candidate do you think will do the most to reduce violent inner-city crime'" Both the candidate who talks about Federal crim

War On Drugs The War on Drugs For years the “War on Drugs” has been one of America’s greatest follies. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent to enforce drug laws on Americans with no great change in use. This is the wrong way to handle such a problem. Let’s compare drugs to roaches. You cannot possibly exterminate all of the roaches in your house by stomping on every roa

War on Guns THE WAR ON GUNS Should you carry a gun' As a child I was brought up believing that guns are dangerous. My mother began telling me about her brother who had several guns given to him by his father. She said that her dad was real safety conscious, always telling the kids that these are not toys, that they are for real and get people in bad trouble or badly hurt. Her fa

Was It Really A “Malfuction'“ Over the last few weeks, it seems that as a nation we have been overly occupied with the so-called “wardrobe malfunction” during the Superbowl half-time show. We can all be enticed by a scandal every now and then, but this one has gone too far. Was it really that big of a deal' I think there are much more important things going on that America should be f

Weapons Of Mass Destruction The definition of weapons proliferation is the rapid increase in the number and destructive capabilities of armaments. Weapons proliferation is a huge problem for the entire world; however it has been a problem since World War I. There was an arms race between Germany and Great Britain that lead to World War I. The arms race between the United States of Ame

Y2K CHAPTER 1 Introduction The year 2000 computer issue is defined by Zetlin (1998) as “the result of a universal programming standard that records dates as six digits rather than eight, using only two digits for the year. Software that uses two-digit year fields (that is, almost all of it) will understand the year 2000 as “00” if the problem is not corrected in time” (pg. 1). Th

DecisionMaking in the White House and its End Result Decision Making In The White House And It’s End Result When the United States suffers from vital issues concerning the fate of our country, the President of the United States is the one and only person who decides what to do then anticipate the outcome. “The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 was one of the turning points of the

Kurds Introduction Of all the ethnic groups in the world, the Kurds are one of the largest that has no state to call their own. According to historian William Westermann, "The Kurds can present a better claim to race purity...than any people which now inhabits Europe." (Bonner, p. 63, 1992) Over the past hundred years, the desire for an independent Kurdish state has created conflict

Saddam June 30th is approaching quickly. The 30th is the date that was set by President Bush in which all sovereignty will be transferred to the new Iraqi government. There is still one major issue that will have to be dealt with in the next two weeks—what is to become of Saddam Hussein' The Iraqis want Hussein turned over to them so that he may be tried by the same people he harmed –his

Enron Chief Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty “Enron chief financial officer pleads guilty” The first and foremost problem with this is that Lea Fastow was in the top tier of management in Enron, which is a gigantic company that is now all, but gone from our memory. Due to his great authority, reputation, and his past with this company he was easily able to deceive everyone at the comp

The Ideal President More than two centuries ago, George Washington was the decreed and uncontested choice for president of the newly founded country. He did not seek the office and was reluctant to accept it. He was uncertain of his ability to discharge the duties that would come upon him and was more than ready to retire to his beloved Mount Vernon after the struggle of the Revolutionar

Despair or Hope Stacy Jer Sept. 5 ¡®01 Period 6 When you look at our world today, do you see a future of hope or a future of despair' Why is it these days, that whenever you sit down to read the newspaper, watch the news, or listen to the radio, it seems as if most of the stories in the headlines are about police chases, government scandals, armed ro

Colorado Votes On Renewable Energy Colorado is the first state to vote on renewable energy ever during the 2004 election. Surprisingly 52 percent of voters had backed the proposal while 48 percent opposed it. By 2025 Colorado hopes to push renewable energy up to 10 percent rather than the current 2 percent. Sixteen other states have similar regulations but those were passed through le

Alcohol Alcohol Millions of people consume alcohol everyday. The chemical formula for alcohol is. Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in the United States. It is a depressant, and causes relaxation, pleasure, and stimulation for those who consume the beverage. Alcohol is an addictive substance; however, not everybody becomes addicted. Alcoholics are compulsive drinkers, wh

Immigration Immigration is one of the largest factors in making the United States of America the economic juggernaut it is today. The United States of America is a country of immigrants, and legal immigration is embraced and welcomed here. Starting in 1952 when the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 was passed, many major changes were made to the immigration policy of the United S

Dress Code There are many great things about this great school. There is a great faculty and overall a great group of students. A perfect appearance is Providence Days’ goal. In achieving this goal of perfection, Providence Day (PD), in my opinion, are cheating there students and some of faculty with the dress code. The dress code directly conflicts more than half of are schools core val

Reading In The 21st Century Reading in the twenty-first century has taken a backseat to the many distractions in life. There are many distractions in modern life including work, friends, responsibilities, school, worries, technology, children, parents, boyfriends and girlfriends, cell phones, computers, and cell phones. With this long list of distractions, it is amazing that reading is s

Nextel Or MetroPCS' Nextel or Metro PCS'' As we all know, the cost of owning a cellular phone these days can be enormous. Between the minutes, the long distance, and the roaming charges, one may face a bill in excess of one hundred dollars each month, similar to that of necessities such as electricity or water. I on the other hand, enjoy all the options for just fifty dollars a month

International Business The term Globalization was first coined in the 1980’s. However, the definition of globalization varies in cultural, economical, environmental, political and social studies. According to Williamson, globalization in economical studies refers to an increasing integration of the global economy through factor and product markets by way of direct investment, financial f

Racial Profiling Position paper: Is Racial Profiling Justified in Certain Situations' To begin with, I believe that when a traffic stop is made simply based on race and color than this is wrong and a violation of an individuals rights. However, I believe that in some situations racial profiling is justified. Some even consider the act of racial profiling as a valuable and effectiv

Terrorism Terrorism "To kill Americans and their allies, both civil and military, is an individual duty of every Muslim who is able, in any country where this is possible." -Osama Bin Laden 8:55 A.M. EST: A Boeing 767 Jetliner with 92 people on board crashes into the North tower of the W

Same Sex Marriages Same Sex Marriages The proposed legalization of same-sex marriage is one of the most significant issues in contemporary American family law. Presently, it is one of the most vigorously advocated reforms discussed in law reviews, one of the most explosive political questions facing lawmakers, and one of the most provocative issues emerging before American cour

Differences Between Inner City & Suburban Teenagers In the past, their have been many stereotypes on inner city and suburban teenagers. Inner city teenagers have been viewed as young people that don’t care about their life and are heavily into drugs and alcohol. The suburban teenagers have been viewed as “perfect” young people that have bright futures and don’t really do anything wrong.

Guerrilla Warfare In Colombia This research paper is based on the ongoing violence and war led by the guerrilla and organized groups in Colombia. Each of these groups has taken part in acts of civil disobedience, activism, and terrorism. These acts have not only affected the government, but also the country and its people, they have caused an enormous amount of death and destruction thro

War In Colombia This research paper is based on the ongoing violence and war led by the guerrilla and organized groups in Colombia. Each of these groups has taken part in acts of civil disobedience, activism, and terrorism. These acts have not only affected the government, but also the country and its people, they have caused an enormous amount of death and destruction throughout the las

Who Gave Up The Custody Of Their Children To The Schools' Public schools and universities are meant to be a safe learning environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to learn. Nearly all have policies against drugs, skimpy outfits, and weapons. And mostly everyone (except for the students this puts a damper on) agrees. Sound like a flawless system' The fact of the matter is that

Globalization Is Good For Mankind Globalization is Good For Mankind Globalization holds huge potential and could be the answer to many of the world’s problems. Murray Weidenbaum argues that globalization benefits all countries that participate in world markets and can produce many opportunities. He believes that globalization has become a bad word and people oppose to it because the

Grahams Power And Glory Grahams Power and Glory: Where did it come from' Graham Green was born in 1904 and lived until 1991. Greene was not a happy child; he was mocked and ridiculed by classmates at a very young age. After many suicide attempts Greene left home for hopes of happiness. (Greenland) Greene eventually married Vivien Dayrell-Browning in 1927 and the two had two children