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…In "A Martian Sends a Postcard Home," Craig Raine uses many metaphors to describe what a Martian would see if he came to earth. In the first stanza Raine uses metaphors to describe what a Martian may think a book looks like. Raine makes reference…

…(Johnson et al.2002). What then are the more general effects of violence of television convert into the street and in the home? This affects individuals biologically, psychologically, and environmentally. In recent years, it has become apparent…

…of the church community trudged off. Ana thought over her father's words. No matter how much she hated the idea, she would apologize, if only to save her home. She looked around the hushed shadowy church with the bright patches of colorful sunlight streaming…

…so much about gang violence today. It seems to become worse every year and even more scary. I think the only way to help is to start it at home in prevention. I know I have talked to my girls about gangs, sex, and strangers from the time they were two…

…for Chinese seniors within mainstream medical facilities. In 1987, Dr. Wong spearheading the cause, gathered a group of thirty Chinese Canadian friends who shared his vision of building a nursing home to care for parents and grandparents with respect and dignity…

…HOME-SCHOOLING Home-schooling is a very controversial issue. Home-schooling began in the United States and Canada during the late 19th century, allowing many children to obtain a formal education at home. In the 1960's and '70's some families began…

…difference though, was the lack, of harmonacrafts. The place looked dead, lifeless! Project HR had dominated most of my life as an intergalactic technomatic researcher and it was essential that I went back to my home planet of Town with proof and evidence…

…This is a very controversial issue for myself as I was in 4-H while in high school and I knew a lot of home schoolers. In fact some of my good friends switched from public school to home schooling in the middle of their high school years. Some of my own…

…Hot Time in Old Town Tonight A blanket of darkness surrounded the city after a day filled with people routinely bustling around. This slumbering city was rudely awakened when someone shouted "Fire!" Sheer mania enveloped this town as it struggled…

…Our Town vs. Steel Magnolias To the casual observer, Our Town, the theatrical piece by Thornton Wilder, is very different from the cinematic production entitled Steel Magnolias (based on Robert Harling's original stage play). Due to their differences…