The world was shattered by the cowardly attack on the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. On this dreadful day, thousands of lives were taken. During this period of bombing against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, there was a response of anger, fear, and pain. This was an att...

A plane originally headed for Los Angeles, smashed into the World Trade Center on a clear day. Fifteen minutes later when people were trying to figure out whether it was an accident or not, another plane smashed into the next tower. About thirty minutes later another plane crashed into the Pentagon....

This just in: There has been a bombing downtown today. . The blast killed 167 men, women, and children and injured 853 others . Nineteen children, many in a second floor daycare center, died in the Building's collapse Thirty children were orphaned. A total of 219 children lost a parent The forc...

Help the Children A child walks home from school. He arrives at home and slowly opens the door. He creeps silently through the house and quietly closes his bedroom door behind him. There he sits and waits for the inevitable. His stomach is in knots and every bone in his body is filled with fear. T...

Undoubtedly, over the past couple of years, many Americans have joined hands in prayer and remembrance of those lost in war and terrorist attacks. One would assume that the people have joined together in support of the country and its endeavors; yet for many Americans that is not the case. Aris...

Racism and segregation among different races took place since the beginning of time, "Accordion Crimes" by E. Annie Proulx explores a similar situation of new immigrants coming to America seeking for a better life also known as the American dream but soon realize what its all about. The st...

Lindsey Roper Helen Crump EN 1113-24 21 April 2000 Smoking or Non-Smoking...Should There Be A Choice? Imagine sitting in a restaurant unable to enjoy a meal due to the cloud of smoke coming from a neighbor's table. The fact that there was not a designated area for smokers has put the s...

Have you ever wondered, "How can a impoverished nation with a population four timesthe size of the USA feed all of its people when much of its land is mountainous or barren desert?" The answer is the diet. The staple food of many Asian countries with high populations is either rice or ri...

In America today, one of the hottest topics of discuss is steroids. Steroids, which was first used in the mid 1930's, are synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone. Today I'd like to cover all aspects of steroids; from the users and their reasons for abuse to the different ef...

How has my life changed after September 11? "I Love New York!" Although this saying has been used for years, it has taken on even greater meaning since the events of September 11. While the tragedy of that day will always be associated with the "I Love New York!" motto, it h...

Imagine waking up not knowing what each day is going to bring, where the unexpected is expected. With just the sound of a siren you know you're about to put your life on the line for someone else. Fire fighting is an extremely important job. It saves many lives and property. You risk everyth...

Anti-Smoking Campaign I want to strongly promote the dangers of smoking to young children and teenagers around the world; however, I not only want to inform, but I want to take severe action. Over half a century ago, citizens did not have the privilege to the hazardous effects of smoking, and as...

The Cold War The irrational fear of Soviet invasion gripped our country for over 35 years. That fear led to the upper echelons of authority making decisions, which would create a feeling of near hysteria throughout the public. Americans feared that the Soviets were planning some nuclear attacks o...

ComparisonContrast First Draft By Jim Miller An aggressive retort by the United States will have a better outcome than no action at all as a result of the terrorists' acts in New York. If you live in America right now you can't turn around without being assaulted by the media blitz...

ComparisonContrast First Draft By Jim Miller An aggressive retort by the United States will have a better outcome than no action at all as a result of the terrorists' acts in New York. If you live in America right now you can't turn around without being assaulted by the media blitz...

A Lasting Effect The alarm clock sounds, but this time Jeff wakes up well rested. It is the first day of summer vacation, and that means he can watch all of his favorite day time television shows with no interruptions. Grabbing a big bowl of his favorite cereal he settles on the couch f...

Dear grandson, I decided to write to you about the events of September 11, terrorist attacks that moved the whole world and changed America forever. I remember when the whole thing took place I was just a teenager, I was 15 years old, sitting in my math class, studying linear equations, when on...

Violence motivated by a bias against victims' characteristics which include race, religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation, represents a serious threat to all communities. Experts estimate that a bias-related crime is committed every 14 minutes. Criminal jus...

Since its inception, America has been steeped into the view that it is an extraordinary nation, a city on a hill, a beacon of hope and continues to this day to bask in the glory. What began as Puritan declaration and Jeffersonian thought aimed at promoting a societal reconstruction has now been coup...

Mastering Stress for Optimum Performance Stress has been around from the beginning of time and it will be here till the end. Stress and challenges have brought about greats like Martin Luther King, Marcus Garvey and Malcolm X. Eustress is needed in our lives to make this world exciting and fulf...

In The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan explores the different mother-daughter relationships between the characters, and at a lower level, relationships between friends, lovers, and even enemies. The mother-daughter relationships are most likely different aspects of Tan's relationship with her mother, an...

An effective solution for marijuana abuse by teens must be found! "Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in America today (Nation 5)." "Marijuana refers to the leaves and flowering tops of the cannabis plant. Marijuana is usually smoked on form of loosely rolled cigarettes called joints...

LEGAL HISTORY #7 SPRING 2000 Michael France May 5, 2000 The founders professedly attempted to construct a nation governed by law, not by men. Did they succeed? Either way, what were the ramifications for American society? I will discuss the belief that Americ...

Everyday the pitter-patter of infant feet echo throughout the streets of America, and almost 10% of the time following behind are their teenage mothers, still infantile themselves. Teenage Pregnancy is a very drastic problem for the US. The United States is the unfortunate leader of teen pregnancy ...

The American people have a serious identity crisis. It's rare while in the country to hear someone say that they are American. People say that they are Irish, Scottish, German, Italian, African, English, West Indian, etc. Often people are a combination of these. For black Americans it...