La Times This paper will explore a large metropolitan newspaper, The Los Angeles Times. The objective will be to provide the reader with an understanding of what goes on behind the scenes, who the persons are that are responsible for the paper, and how the newspaper is supported. The sports section, which is within the LA Times, will be discussed and examined. It is the most widely read

Legalization Of Marjiuana Legalization of Marijuana: It’s Weediculous Many people turn to marijuana as salvation, an escape from reality, often not knowing the serious side effects that come from using it. The effect marijuana has on the brain can be serious and its for this reason that the use of the drug has been illegal for so long. However this might all change because the

Legalize Marijuanna Alcohol and tobacco kills thousands of people every year. I have never heard of one death being caused by marijuana. Marijuana is a relatively harmless drug that governments around the world have made illegal. Why' This very controversial issue has been going on for awhile, but lately it seems to be making some progress. Just last month, Nevada voted to severely

Iraq: Psuedo Threat Iraq Attack: Pseudo-threat The United States has committed itself to gallantly rid the world of terrorism. This supposed “war on terror” has lead us back to Iraq. Flashback to a decade ago, Iraq attacks Kuwait, we declare war with Iraq, Iraq leaves Kuwait. But this is not the Desert Storm we used to know. The threat is not present. The United States should not attack

Columbine High School Columbine High School This paper will explore the events that lead up to the fatal shootings, committed by high school students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. To find out why these boys committed these horrific crimes, we need to examine not only the events of April 20, 1999, we also need to examine the events which lead

Boys Will Be Boys Barbara Kantrowitz and Claudia Kalb’s, “Boys will be Boys” article, explains how after years of research on girls, boys must also be put under the microscope, in efforts to reach a further understanding of the adolescent male. The two authors start their article by pointing out, that boys and girls come from two completely different “planets”. They have two different “c

Media And Society The Media and Society Throughout time, newspapers and television have had a large effect on society. In the 1940s, German newspapers turned the Germans into Nazis and made them kill six million Jews. This would never have happened without the media. Likewise, television shows like America’s Most Wanted have changed society. More criminals are now caught because

Medical Marijuana For many years now, pondering minds have questioned the thought of having marijuana, or cannabis sativa, listed as another medicinal drug. Some say that marijuana can not be used as a medicine and that there is no evidence of its medicinal purpose; But on the other hand, there are those who think differently and pose marijuana as a potential use in today's modern world.

MIddle East Foreign Policy: Middle East Crisis Oliver Burton The United States have been deeply involved in the Middle East for over fifty years (CQ 4). During these years there have been many situations that have needed United States intervention, yet many actions that the U.S has felt that involvement was necessary and acted upon, the actions were not needed. The U.S faced conse

Hate Crimes Crime is bad, plain and simple. White on white, black on black, white on black, other on other, it is all illegal. Crime is crime, a murder is a murder no matter how you slice it. “Hate” is a popular term used these days to enhance certain crimes, action, or speech. Hate is a feeling or thought you have toward something or someone, similar to any other emotion, but it is

More Problems Occurring In Israel “More Problems Occurring In Israel” November 9, 2002 started out as an ordinary day in Kibbutz Metzer, Israel. That was true until a mad man went on a shooting spree. He killed five people including a mother and her two young sons. This story was reported in both the Washington Post and their local newspaper the Jerusalem Post. In every news story

The Media and Society The Media and Society Throughout time, newspapers and television have had a large effect on society. In the 1940s, German newspapers turned the Germans into Nazis and made them kill six million Jews. This would never have happened without the media. Likewise, television shows like America’s Most Wanted have changed society. More criminals are now caught beca

National Security National security America over its short life time has built up this reputation for being “untouchable”. We are so far away from any major threats, and because of this, America has gone to sleep. It used to be that communication amongst countries would take months at a time. Your conversation was instantaneous; you could talk to someone on the other side of the wor

Anywhere But Here Anywhere But Here Rachel Scott woke up to beautiful morning sunshine in Littleton, Colorado on Tuesday April 20th, 1999. She hurried as she picked out what she was going to wear that day, which makeup she was to put on, and whether or not to finish the English homework she forgot to do the night before. She packed her school bag, kissed her mother goodbye, and rushed o

New York Olyimpics The Olympics have been around since 1896 bringing people all over the world entertainment. Throughout the years, controversy on whether if the Olympics are really necessary have been an issue in question. My personal opinion in this matter is that I believe that the Olympics are not necessary due to the fact that it’s very expensive to be held, terrorist may a

North Korea Since September 11th the United States has been looking especially hard at possible hostile countries. In the last few months the subject of North Korea and their nuclear arsenal has been an important one. I believe North Korea does pose a threat to the United States but I do honestly believe they are not our number one priority right at this moment, Iraq is. North Korea ha

Illegal Mexican Immigration The Case for Mexican Border Leniency Most of the arguments against illegal immigration are spurred by ignorance. Simple economics repudiate the claims of Mexicans taking American jobs and lowering American wages. Unemployed whites use social services more than illegals do, and illegals actually contribute more government money than they use. Ethnic tens

Multi Culturism I recently attended a Guatemalan festival, which was located at a church in Downingtown. This gave me the opportunity to experience Guatemalan lifestyles and learn some of the history behind the country. I had the chance to involve myself in another culture other than my own by staying local and not having to travel across the globe to experience it. At this festival

Offensive Language Offensive and Assaultive Due to the differentiating lifestyles and the changing values of today’s society, the line between assaultive and offensive language is unclear. To know the boundaries of certain people or groups is important when discussing particular issues or subjects that some hold close to heart. Figuring out these boundaries is a problem that people e

Overpopulation China's One-Child-Policy By: Kevin In 1950, the world human population numbered 2.5 billion. In 1987, the global human population has doubled since 1950, and for the first time, it has exceeded the 5 billion mark. Furthermore, with the continuation of this growth pattern, estimated by demographic researchers, this number is projected to double once more in about 40 yea

Drinking Age Alcohol is Not a Dirty Word Any eighteen year old can go overseas and wage war with the fiercest enemies of the United States. Eighteen- year- olds can help decide the next US president. They can even live on their own away from their parents, carry credit cards and decide the fate of their own lives. However, an eighteen year old cannot have a glass of wine with his or

Gun Control In John Wilson’s essay, “Just take their guns away”, Wilson tries to persuade his reader that the solution to our gun problem is not to disarm law-abiding citizens, but to reduce the number of guns carried unlawfully by means of street frisks. He disagrees with liberals who believe that more gun control in the form of legal restraints on the lawful purchase of guns is the so

Political Stance World Affairs My political stance in this country is a very weak one but I do have strong beliefs about some matters that go on in the political world. I do not follow politics all that much so my facts are few and far between when it comes to politics. This is mainly because my family has really never gotten into politics so I have pretty much stayed out of it too.

Port Everglades Outline Thesis Statement: Port Everglades has experienced steady financial and geographical growth over the past decade. The purchase of more land will create more business and an increase of profit that would benefit investors as well as the community. I. Land Purchase A. Benefits B. Cost II. Broward County Government A. Buying Decisions B. Tax Breaks III. Increased Busi

Childrens Story A Needy Pig Once there was a needy big, in need of a friend. He lived on an empty barn all alone, and all by himself. His days and nights were spent dreaming about a friend he could have. One day he decided that he would try to look for a friend, so he left his deserted barn to hopefully stumble upon a friend. As he was walking down a dirt road, he discovered a

Africa World - AP Africa Volcano Erupts in Congo Sat Jul 27, 6:36 AM ET By JACK KAHORHA, Associated Press Writer GOMA, Congo (AP) - A volcano in eastern Congo spewed plumes of lava 300 feet into the air Saturday, but scientists said it posed no direct threat to a nearby city that was devastated by an eruption earlier this year. Mount Nyamulagira began erupting Thurs

President Bush Military Aid President Bush believes that to restore and maintain order in Iraq and other third world countries, constant military observation is necessary. Bush’s request for more military aid comes from the fact that though the war is over, anarchy remains present in Iraq. There have been more U.S. military deaths after the war then when the war was occurring. Many al

Murder' A very controversial topic surrounding the United States public is the ongoing argument of abortion. In 1973 this procedure of saving women from the first or next born was legalized by the Supreme Court. Within that year alone the abortion rate took a sharp turn upwards. The abortion toll for that year leveled out at just below 1.6 million. A phenomenal number of children los

Gun Control Gun Control Introduction: The gun 1st appeared in Europe's literature in 1326. It evolved into a mechanical tool as no other tool before it, it incorporated different materials like wood and metal, it also involved physics, chemistry and had ignition. Thus, making the gun the foundation of modern technology, not to mention the fact it gave America its freedom."The shot th

Communication Differences Between Men And Women In The Workplace Communication Differences Between Men and Women In The Workplace Have you ever noticed the variations in the way men and women communicate' “It’s one of the mysteries of life why men and women, speaking the same language, have difficulty communicating with each other “ (Balanced Living, 1992). There has been a great de