...five-day period so there could be made a background check and a ban on the military-style, semi-automatic machine guns and the “assault weapons”. George Bush did not renew the ban of the “assault weapons” in 2004. The Brady Campaign argues that armed revolution and violence against the government is not necessary in a democracy. The Second Amendment Myth and Meaning means that the American nation suffers from an epidemic of gun violence. They mean sensible national gun control laws are urgently needed to reduce this violence and killings. They mean the NRA’s constitutional theory is a calculated distortion of the text, history and judicial interpretation of the Second Amendment. They say it is time for the debate over gun violence to focus on the real issues, free from the NRA’s constitutional mythology and they say that the courts consistently have ruled that there is no constitutional right to own a gun for private purposes unrelated to the organized state militia. The National Rifle Association and the Second Amendment is an organisation which promotes the Second Amendment right to carry and bear arms. The organisation has about 4 million members and defends the right to possess, buy and use firearms. The organisation is one of the most influential political lobbies, because it has the ability to deliver a very large...
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...Humanities 130 October 4, 2011 Love in the City of Angels Love: the all-consuming, all-encompassing life source we search for. It can be found in almost everywhere. Movies and songs are dedicated to sharing the myths of love. So I chose the movie “City of Angels” as the one of the movies I can see the love myth in. “City of Angels” is about an angel who looks over the city of Los Angeles. Thousands of angels keep watch over the city. Seth notices a surgeon, Maggie, while she is trying to save a life. He feels as though she can see him, and he is intrigued by her. Seth follows her, watches her, and wills her to see him. Finally Maggie does. She is curious about him, and yet seems to have a fear of him. When Seth tells Maggie he is actually an angel, Maggie runs from him. This is too much for her to bear, and she seems to think he is a bit deranged. She is engaged to marry another surgeon, so she goes back to him. While roaming the hospital halls Seth meets a patient, Mr. Messenger, who was once an angel himself. Seth realizes that he has a choice to make. He can have everlasting life as an angel, or he can choose Maggie and a natural life. “I would rather have had one breath of her hair, one kiss from her mouth, one touch of her hand, than eternity without it”, says Seth (City of Angels). Mr. Messenger tells him he must fall, in order to love and live. He falls from a building, and for the first time experiences true human emotions and pain. Seth...
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...Cosmic Creation Myths Across Cultures Jessica Farrah Hum/105 Janurary-18-2016 Paul Nersesian Mythology. When you think of what that means to you it may be mainstream as in Hercules, Troy, and many other movies and stories that have been inspired by the gods and religion. Yet there is a much deeper story behind what we know. Tracing back for centuries in forms of different religions and countries upon their own belief. In this paper I will discuss the Greek Theogoina and the Sumarian creation myth of Ulligara and Zalgarra. In Greece, circa 700 BC, Hesiod lived and wrote a poem called the Theogonia, which means “the birth of the gods.” Today, we call it the Theogony, and it is more spiritual than Greek and Latin poetry about myths that followed the Theogony. Hesiod is closer to a time when there was less distinction between the world of myth and that of daily life. (63. Leonard, McClure) The Earth, in the Theogony, is represented by Gaia. The Sky is represented by Ouranos. Tartarus is an early stage in the development of the Underworld. Chaos, or a “yawning void” came into being, and then Gaia, also known as the mother of the Earth in some cultures, followed by Tartaros and Eros. Chaos, Gaia, Ouranos, and Tartaros are the creators of all things in the Theogony. Things kind of generated spontaneously and eventually Gaia and Ouranos, who are also considered brother and sister, produced twelve Titans; six male and six female. They also gave life to the Cyclopes...
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...When you see an animal in their sanctuary, do you see misery or happiness? Both points of view determine how you see zoos inside and out the barrier between you and the animals, like in the two texts. In “Zoos: Myth and Reality” by Rob Laidlaw and “Zoos Connect us to the Natural World” by Michael Hutchins, both authors develop different/similar claims about their viewpoint on costs and benefits of zoos. The authors use evidence, reasoning, and word choice to prove their claim. They based on what perspective they have. These different viewpoints focus on in what way zoos are advancing to “improve” the experience for both the animals and us. In “Zoos Myth and Reality” the author discourages how zoos claim to improve on the maintenance of animals,...
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...revealed. White based her title on Sojourner Truth’s address which stated, “I could work as much and eat as much as a man (when I could get it), and bear de lash as well- and ar’n’t I a women? (White 14). White used her studies for slave narratives, travellers’ and former slave interviews to help her support her arguments in her book. Based on White’s argument in this book slavery was different for men and women because both genders had different responsibilities and expectations. One of White’s study was the myths of Jezebel. Jezebel was the opposite of a real women during the time period. The myths characteristics of a black women is one who is sensual and would want men to go to bed with her. According the White, “If she is rescued from the myth of the Negro, the...
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...of gun control has been a debate over the years brings several issues to light. The myth of the Second Amendment is merely a reasoning clause for the right to bear arms, and people have the right to bear arms for their own personal use. The truth of the Second Amendment is “A well- regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free state ” (www.guninformation.org/freedom.html). The legislative proposals are trying to restrict the availability of firearms to the public raise several questions. What restrictions on firearms are truly permissible under our Constitution? Does gun control constitute crime? Will the nation’s crime rates decrease with stricter regulation put on gun ownership? Last but not least would it hinder or impair the means of self-defense of citizens? (Krouse, March 2005) “First it is important to realize that the right to live is a very important right and a freedom”. If more gun control means lives saved then more gun control should mean more freedom. “The government has an obligation to protect the people’s rights such as the right to live. So the government has an obligation to place more restrictions on individual gun ownership. Do you as an American agree to the government is infringing on your rights?” We are going to explore the choices we have as citizens of the United States (www.guninformation.org/freedom.html). The argument over the right to bear arms has hit home in almost every state. Some people feel that carrying weapons should...
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...claimed that Honey had ripped through the screen in her kitchen door and attacked her. So animal control came to my house, took my dog while I wasn’t home, and put her down. All I received was a notice in the mail a week later, which I had spent looking for my dog. The funny thing is, there was no damage to my neighbor’s door, and she never had a mark on her. She was put down on the word of a cantankerous old woman simply because of her breed. My name is Amelia Auerswald, and today I hope to show you that pit bulls don’t bite people, bad owners do. First, we will look at some myths and facts about the breed, then we’ll talk about some of the atrocities that pits have gone through to gain the reputation they have, and finally I’ll tell you how you can help change the world for these dogs. Transition: So here are three of the most popular myths about pit bulls, and the truth behind them. Body Myth #1: Everyone’s heard this one. Pit bulls have locking jaws and can bite down with 1600lbs per...
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...Hey viewers, it’s Cassandra here again and you are watching my YouTube channel ‘Mythical Travellers’, as a lover of all the myths and legends, every week I bring you a myth or a legend you can go on an adventure to find out more about. So, this week I bring you the myth of the el Chupacarbe in Puerto Rico. Most people will have never heard of the Chupacarbe so first we should look at what it is. El Chupacarbe is a four legged create that drinks the blood from farm animals. So, the Chupacarbe has reportedly been sighted in Puerto Rico. People who have gone to find the Chupacarbe in the fortes say that at night they can hear fast moving sound. Most of the people say that they have seen the glowing eyes in the dark at night. Most people go...
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...concern for the human race (Farnell 47). This is pretty much the story for humans in general. If there was one God in Greek mythology it would be Zeus. He is considered the father of the gods and mortals by the Greeks. His roots and overall guidance have been traced back to ancient Indo-Vedic traditions. Zeus and the Vedic sky god, Dyaus, share many similar powers and stories (Smith 189). Zeus is loosely translated to “housemaster” and that is how the Greeks viewed him. The Greek creation stories of Zeus vary widely, but there is one that is generally accepted. Zeus was the youngest son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea and the brother of the deities Poseidon, Hades, Hestia, Demeter, and Hera (Cook v2 17). According to one of the ancient myths of the birth of Zeus, Cronus, fearing that he might be deposed by one of his children, swallowed them as they were born. When Zeus’ birth came to fruition, Rhea wrapped a heavy stone in swaddling clothes for Cronus to eventually swallow and concealed the infant god in Crete, where he was fed on the milk of the goat Amalthaea and nurtured by nymphs. When Zeus grew to maturity, he forced Cronus to expel the other children, who were fervent to take retribution on their father. In the war that followed, the Titans fought on the side of Cronus, but Zeus and...
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...Global Warming I believe that Global Warming has been here since we first started using machines, which used steam engines or combustion engines. The first type of wheeling automobile was made in 1769 that is about 250 years ago. So since the first type of ‘car’ was invented so much time ago, then we can assume that there has been carbon dioxide, smoke and steam in the atmosphere. When this happens the atmosphere breaks into little holes, through those holes the rays of the sun pass through the atmosphere, and therefore global warming is created. This is how global warming is produced, it has been present since a long time ago, and what I just went through is the process of it. “People tend to focus on the here and now. The problem is that, once global warming is something that most people can feel in the course of their daily lives, it will be too late to prevent much larger, potentially catastrophic changes.” Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, Apr 25, 2005. Kolbert, is a very successful writer, and she might not be known world wide, but she is very wise, because she wrote something seven years ago, which by now is becoming true. I feel that Global Warming is getting to a point that the whole world is about to meet him, because now only educated people know about it, and we must all know that global warming is real. As a matter of a fact one can see many reasons or facts to why Global Warming is real, and it is not only real, but also it is starting to get worse, with the...
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...serpent in the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis and of Prometheus in the Theogony share similar roles in the condemnation of man. Although they have different motivations in their myths, both of them get punished for their deeds. However, one could say that the base for their motivation is what determined how long their punishment would last. Also, both characters are considerably cunning which moves the story along and show people that there are good and evil forces in the world. In addition, both disobeyed a higher power which resulted in mankind gaining something. Prometheus and the serpent are similar to each other despite being a part of different mythologies. Both the serpent and Prometheus have different intention for their actions. Prometheus wanted to help mankind recover fire after Zeus had hidden it. While the serpent seems to just want to cause mishap in the Garden of Eden. While both succeed, they are still punished by the higher power in the story. Prometheus gets chained to a rock and gets his regenerative liver eaten out of him by an eagle daily until Heracles frees him (Trzaskoma 146). And the serpent becomes the most accursed animal and is forced to move by crawling on its belly among other things (Genesis 3). Clearly, although both deeds end...
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...benefits or profits by bearing uncertainty and risk. 1b. There are ten myths of entrepreneurship consists of entrepreneurs are doers, not thinkers, entrepreneurs are born, not made, entrepreneurs are always inventors, entrepreneurs are academic and social misfits, entrepreneurs must fit the profile, all entrepreneurs need is money, all entrepreneurs need is luck, entrepreneurship is unstructured and chaotic, most entrepreneurial initiatives fail and entrepreneurs are extreme risk takers….the gamblers. Myth 1: Entrepreneurs are doers, not thinkers Although people see entrepreneurs as someone who dare to do something without considering the risk, but actually entrepreneurs do think before they take action or make decision. Entrepreneurs usually spend time to think of the new invention, new market from the daily problems or experience. Once they discovered there is opportunity to start the business to serve the need, they actually produce clear and complete business plan before they involve in the business. They have carefully considered of the risk and consequences of starting the business and turn their thought into action. Myth 2: Entrepreneurs are born, not made There is idea said that entrepreneurs cannot be taught or learned as they born with the talent or inherit traits such as initiative, aggressive, risk taking, aggressive, analytical ability and social skills. However, the myth is not true....
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...As Hallowell describes in the Ojibwa Ontology, Behavior and World View reading, “persons” are not limited to human begins, and that “persons” are classes of objects to which the self must become oriented. Additionally, as provided in the example of the Ojibwa, objects are treated and conceptualized as “persons”, not “things”, of an other-than-human class. Myths about natural objects play a critical role because their stories tell of these natural objects as characters, such as the sun and the Winds, that reinforces their other-than-human class (which is not always characterized as “human” form). In some cases, such as the myth of the Thunder Birds, these beings in other-than-human classes may be animals (which in this case, took on the human form through metamorphosis to marry the set of brothers)....
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...Flies at school" (Monteith, 1986:63). The Swedish king's words may well be echoed by countless people worldwide who have "had to do" Golding's first novel in various English courses. Indeed, this "unpleasant novel about small boys behaving unspeakably on a desert island" (1) may well have been done to death by exhaustive but reductive reading and teaching. Where Lord of the Flies has been read reductively, Original Sin writ large over it, readers have tended to respond to the novel in terms of its doleful view of humanity or its perceived theology. Its initial success reflected post-war pessimism, the loss of what Golding (1988a:163) has called his generation's "liberal and naive belief in the perfectability of man". Although the novel does not groan under a dogmatic burden to the extent that some critics have alleged, it has seemed the prime example of Golding's earlier writing, a tightly structured allegory or fable. … It is not surprising that the Bible's first and last books, on humankind's "origins and end" beyond the horizons of knowledge, turn to symbolic narrative. In Lord of the Flies Golding draws heavily on imagery from Genesis and the Apocalypse, together with prophetic eschatological imagery, as this article will attempt to indicate. As the primitive myths were essentially magical and religious, Frazer (1957:169), in his great if a-historical study of mythologies, expressed the belief that the "movement of higher thought ... has on the whole been from magic through...
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...I am writing about facts about the American Staffordshire Terries also known as the American Pit Bull Terrier. I have two pit bull terriers myself, their names are Daisy Mae and Lilly. The life span of them averages from 8-15 years and the average height of them is about 19 inches. The adult male and female pits usually have a different weight than one another. The males are usually a little larger than what the females are. The males as adults average to the weight of 35 lbs to 65 lbs. The females average at the weight of 30 lbs to 60 lbs. There are many colors of the this breed, here are some of the colors that you can find them in: Brindle, Black, White, Fawn, Red, Blue, Tan, Brown and they also have them in a grey shade. The origins around the...
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