Japan I. Issue or problem This article states that Japan is in the middle of a trade surplus gaining 95.6 percent from last year to 902.0 yen (7.33 billion). Economists believe that because of September 11th, shutdowns of key ports especially in the U.S. have caused major contributions shrinking the trade gap. II. Summary The article goes on state that because of these key ports clos

Iraq As A Threat Iraq as a Threat What is argumentation' Argumentation is defined as; a process of making arguments intended to justify beliefs, attitudes, and values so as to influence others. A perfect example of argumentation or an argument occurred on 10/7/02 at 8:02pm, when President George Bush outlined the Iraqi threat and argued that action is necessary. Argumentation involv

Chaucer, And Authority “The Canterbury Tales” & Authority In Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales” the authority handed down from The Wife of Bath is a guideline for authority in all relationships. The Wife of Bath tells of her vast experience with relationships, and the manipulation of her husbands. She expresses her last husband was firm, but fair. The Wife of Bath also acknowledges her o

Jaog V. Van Curen Introduction The Supreme Court case Jago v. Van Curen(1981) examines whether the rescission of parole without a formal hearing violates the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. In the decision of the case, the majority ruled that it is not a violation to rescind parole. Based on the majorities reasoning for their opinion I believe that the rescission of Va

Journal Summary of journal Within the span of 14 days of recording in my journal I have come to realize a lot about myself. I have been concerned with what I eat and how much exercise I partake in before this but I have never really kept track of my actions. Over this span I came to realize that my diet is very good except for the fact that I very rarely eat any vegetables. Besid

Juvenile Delinquency Over the years, countless efforts have been made to find a comprehensive explanation for delinquency. The results of these efforts have offered possible reasons as being both biological and social. It is still debatable as to what forces have the greatest influence on youth crime, but it is undoubted that several factors clearly make an impact. The direct relationshi

Juvenile Courts Juvenile Courts I. Brief History of U.S. Juvenile Courts The 1st juvenile court was established in 1899. However, it wasn’t until 1945 that all states has juvenile courts. In the mostly rural society of the 19th century, parents ,churches, and communities punished children who committed crimes. Children were typically disciplined by force, sometimes brutally.

Juvenile Deliquency Juvenile Delinquency: A Destructive Problem for American Youth Research shows that juvenile delinquency has been dramatically dropping, self-esteem, and anti-social behaviors are still a problem for youth across America. Though it occasionally seems that more teenagers are in trouble, the fact is teens have become less active in gangs, drug use, and dropping out

Drinking And Driving Drinking & Driving Driving is a privilege. It’s not a right that was given to you from birth by god himself. Americans are very fortunate to live in a world where you have the choice to drink and drive. Getting behind the wheel of an automobile intoxicated may seem like nothing at all but image if you were the pedestrian walking along the crosswalk, or that littl

John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy was born in Brookline Massachusetts on May 29th, 1917. Personally Kennedy was an adventurous young man. He was blessed with looks, money and charm. He was inspired by achievements; he looked down at failure and was driven by success. Nevertheless, under all that glamour, Kennedy strove for a serious life in politics. In this sense, Kennedy remained con

Joint Families African Family The traditional African families are extended families. They were usually polygamous in nature but due to a lot of influencing factors they are now changing to monogamous families. The families stem from both marital and blood relations. In the old days, a man could have as many wives as he would deem fit and enough for him. He would live together with hi

Killing Rage "Killing rage" African Americans Place in Society Is racism a problem of the past' Some people may not associate racism with their daily life, but in reality racism is all around; we just need to open up our eyes and see it. “Killing Rage” by Bell Hooks is a good representation of how racism, stereotypes, and the mass media all contribute to African Americans place in socie

Labor And Nursing The feminization of labor started during the earliest phases of industrialization. During this time period men and women were usually paid the same wages and worked side by side in the same factories. By the twentieth century men had taken over the workforce, absolutely dominating the technological areas where people are paid the most. Only one in five women was paid fo

Lador Day This Labor Day it seems like everyone is hitting the road for one last summer adventure. The number of travelers on the road this long weekend is expected to be record breaking, higher than they’ve been in nine years. Up to 33.4 million Americans are set to travel 50 miles or more away from home this holiday weekend, according to AAA. That number is up 1.8% from last year and t

Abortion Coping with Abortion In the book “Arranged Marriage” by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni one chapter talks about a story of an Indian women having to run from her family because they wanted her to have an abortion. To be more specific one author states in his journal “Factors Affecting Sex-Selective Abortions in India,” Dr. Retherford calls this type of Abortion in India exactly

Legalization Of Pot The legalization of marijuana is a touchy subject for most people. To some people, marijuana is the root of all evil. While to others, marijuana is the key to physical and mental well being. Marijuana, while illegal in most states, is slowly but surely gaining legalization across the United States. The advanced stages of many illnesses and their treatments are o

Legalization Of Marijauna Legalization of marijuana I choose this topic basically because we as citizens of the United States have a basic right to make choices for ourselves as long as their actions do not harm others. Responsible individuals (Possibly at the age of 18) should be allowed to choose whether or not they use marijuana. We place a high value on the principles of individu

Legalization Of Marijuana The Legalization of Marijuana For years the debate over whether or not to legalize marijuana has gone back and forth. Each side bringing out more and more “studies” to defend their case. The truth is, both sides do make valid arguments. Then they make another one to discredit their opponent’s valid arguments. This paper will attempt to sift through some

Legalize Weed Please  Imagine a drug that is less addictive than nicotine, safer to use than alcohol, and can even help in relieving the pain in cancer, glaucoma, and AIDS patients. Now, imagine that same drug being banned from the United States. Yes, this drug is marijuana, Mary Jane, reefer, pot, green, and the 420 cure. Since the 1930's the government has made this drug ill

Legalizing Marijuana For years, legalizing marijuana has been a controversial issue in the United States. Some believe that the government should legalize marijuana for medical purpose and the belief that the crime rate will decrease. On the other hand, people believe that marijuana is a gateway drug and will only cause Americans to start using harder drugs and have a negative effect on

Legalizing Prostitution Legalizing Prostitution I have always been in favor of having legal and regulated prostitution. Many people feel that marijuana and other drugs should be legal and regulated, like they are in other countries where not as many drug-related problems exist. I feel this way about prostitution. After all, prostitution has been around since the beginning of time.

How To Places To Live Throughout our country, there are many different ways people can go about living. The diversity in America is greater than ever. Depending on an individual’s lifestyle, there are several different choices one can have when looking for a place to call home. While in the market for a place to live, it is important that one looks at the advantages and disadvantage

Life As An Alma Mater A college education should not be the primary source for intellectual growth. There is an entire world around us that can teach us just as much if not more than any structured curriculum. With the innate ability for understanding, the chance for learning is endless. Malcolm X, a Muslim minister of the Nation of Islam, had an eighth grade education, but he had the v

Leadership Effective leadership is comprised of several components and qualifications. Although no one is perfect, our society teaches that we have an insatiable need for self-improvement. Maslov’s hierarchy of needs shows that self-actualization is the highest, yet least achieved level. In my personal need for self-improvement, I, along with my colleague Rasheed Vanpatten, have cho

Leadership V. Followership Possessing skills or knowledge in the area of leadership can benefit people in the future. Effective leaders must understand from where their authority comes. Official authority comes from regulations and manuals or is designated by rank. But authority over people results from one thing—the willingness of those placed in the leader's charge to follow. Ira C

Abortion A Killer' Abortion a Killer' A defenseless baby being butchered then pulled out by pieces by a doctor (who made an oath to save life) doesn’t come into our head when we refer to abortion. At one time the safest place thought for a child to ever be was in there own mothers womb. Abortion can be looked at in many different ways but in the end it comes down to each and every per

Elderly Suicide Elderly suicide is becoming a major problem in today's society. A case study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January of 1996, proposed that the suicide rates among people age 65 and older has increased since 1980 (Devons, 1996). A study conducted in 1991 showed the suicide rates among the elderly were also 50% higher then those among younge

Legalization Of Marijuana Marijuana: Right or Wrong' Alysen Rogers: Argumentative Essay Perhaps an issue less debated than abortion or the death penalty, but equally potent, in today’s society concerns the legalization of cannabis sativa: marijuana. Though often times this debate is simply written off as a joke, it is extremely relevant, and affects us all. Through careful ana

Leadership Within The Italian Mafia The Italian mafia was an organization rooted in defiance of the government (Michael Cavendish 78). On January 16, 1919, the 18th amendment was ratified, prohibiting the importing, exporting, manufacturing, and distribution of alcohol. Ten months later the Volstead Act was passed to enforce the law. The Volstead Act gave the United States Government the

Learning By Doing Learning by Doing Learning is a skill of gaining knowledge to be used in ones everyday life. As a senior in college, I have learned many lessons on learning. If I had worked more outside the classroom, I would be a more productive student. Everyone throughout his or her life goes through lessons about learning. Throughout my life I have learned many lessons about l