Essays Tagged: "dr john"

Excessive screen violence corrupts our kids.

rking at the psychiatric ward at the Brisbane hospital. I have 10-years experience working with children in this psychiatric facility. I'm here today to discus how excessive screen violence corrupts o ... ery difficult topic to research because it's hard to really observe the effect of violent TV on children firsthand. We can't put children in an ideal laboratory setting, watching violent programs and ...

(2 pages) 47 0 0.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

The Dred Scott Case.

1. Dred Scott CaseDred Scott was a man who seemed consistent with society's definition of a black slave ... s was not true for he was an articulate man who changed our society and American standards. In 1799 Dred Scott was born in Virginia as a slave of the Peter Blow family. He spent his life as a slave, a ... states of the eastern seaboard to the newer slave states of the Mississippi Valley. The Blows sold Dred Scott to Dr. John Emerson, a military surgeon stationed at Jefferson Barracks just south of St. ...

(10 pages) 151 2 4.5 Aug/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Kant and Mill's Theories

l J. Hill, a former Presbyterian minister and later a pro-life activist, was prosecuted for killing Dr. John Britton, an abortion performing doctor, and James Barrett, a volunteer, outside a clinic in ... a volunteer, outside a clinic in Pensacola, Florida. Prior to this, Hill commented on the murder of Dr. David Gunn, another abortion performing doctor, stating that it was a "biblically justified homi ...

(9 pages) 337 0 4.6 Mar/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

The Space Race

hanged the course of the Cold War. October 5th, 1957 Sputnik was launched. The Space Race had begun.Dr. John P. Hagen arrived early at the party; he wanted to talk to a few Soviet scientists. Those he ... nology. It took them four years to catch up to our atomic bomb and nine months to catch up to our hydrogen bomb. Now we are trying to catch up to their satellite."Without de-emphasizing the legitimacy ...

(12 pages) 113 2 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > The Cold War

The OK Corral

It would be a rare thing for a man to say he had never heard of Doc Holliday - Dr. John H. Holliday. For this man was schooled to become a dentist, and did practice at times, but ... Dallas, but after killing a couple of angry gamblers Doc moved on. Working on teeth along the way, drinking continually, and gambling, he became very proficient with a pair of pistols. He practiced t ... continually, and gambling, he became very proficient with a pair of pistols. He practiced the fast draw at every opportunity. Another man died over a card game as Doc flew across the table and knifed ...

(13 pages) 55 1 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

COKE IN THAILAND

Coca ColaBackground of company and it branchesThe Coca-Cola is the world's most popular soft drink and the world's most recognized trademark, it was recognized by 94% of the world's population, ... , it was recognized by 94% of the world's population, the company sells nearly half of all the soft drinks consumed around the world.The Coca-Cola Company was founded in 1886. Created in Atlanta, Geor ...

(10 pages) 120 0 3.3 May/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Dred Scott Case

in the wake of Bleeding Kansas and only 3 years after the Kansas-Nebraska Act. At the point of the Dred Scott case the country had already been struggling for 3 years to identify with the implication ... e tension then ever before between the two parts of the country and brought war cries to a dim roar.Dred Scott was a slave owned by Dr. John Emerson of Missouri. Scott was moved to Illinois, a free st ...

(4 pages) 46 0 0.0 Dec/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES INC. (CCE)

The syrupy Coca-Cola product was invented in May 1886 by Dr. John S. Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia. The "Coca-Cola" name was actually suggested by Dr. Pember ... illis Venable. During its first year on the market, Coca-Cola sales of Coca-Cola averaged only nine drinks a day, adding up to total sales for that year of merely $50. This was not even enough to cove ... ar of merely $50. This was not even enough to cover the year's expenses, which were just over $70 - Dr. Pemberton took a loss. Today, products of Coca-Cola Enterprises are consumed at a rate of more t ...

(17 pages) 358 0 4.0 Aug/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Poe's Burial Motifs.

nd even grotesque. His frequent illnesses may have provoked his engrossment in such things. In 1842 Dr. John W. Francis diagnosed Poe with sympathetic heart trouble as well as brain congestion. He als ... trouble as well as brain congestion. He also noted Poe's inability to withstand stimulants such as drugs and alcohol (Phillips 1508). These factors may have motivated him to write "The Tell-Tale-Hear ...

(10 pages) 29 1 1.0 Sep/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Edgar Allan Poe

Computers in society.

n a computer. The first digital computer that worked electronically was built by Clifford Berry and Dr. John V. Atanasoff in the late 30's and early 40's. The first computer as we know it was designed ...

(3 pages) 40 0 3.8 Dec/2005

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Organisational Learning

ONThis essay is going to be based on the work "The renaissance of Learning in Business", written by Dr. John W. Thomson.Intense and global competition and explosion in information technology and the e ... a knowledge based economy are continually reshaping the world's businesses environment.According to Dr. W. Edward Demming the purpose of organisational learning and the acquisition of organisational k ...

(11 pages) 360 2 5.0 Feb/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Should Sir Stamford Raffles deserve to be called founder of Singapore?

me credit is needed to be given to the former Residents of Singapore, Colonel William Farquhar, and Dr John Crawfurd, traders that came to Singapore, and lastly, the Malay or Orang Laut that lived on ... Singapore river, the Europeans had the central portion, while the Chinese had the southern part. He drew up the plan because he found out that many immigrants had settled near the Singapore River, gro ...

(1 pages) 16 0 0.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Supreme Court Cases - Dred Scott vs Sanford

Dred Scott v. Sanford is a popular case in United States History. It set precedence for the 13th, 14 ... e for the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, the amendments that solely relates to African Americans. Dred Scott, a slave in 1857 declared his right to be free under the Supreme Court. In 1839 Scott and ... his master moved to Missouri, which was a slave state. Four years later, a U.S. army surgeon named Dr. John Emerson bought Scott and moved him into the free state of Illinois. In 1836, Scott and Emer ...

(2 pages) 39 0 0.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Cases

How the Dred Scott Decision was one of the Direct Causes of the Civil War.

When it comes to determining at what point the Civil War was unavoidable, I believe the Dred Scott decision of 1857 was that point. Already the nation was divided on the issue of slavery, ... fighting each other. All that is really needed is one final spark to ignite the blaze. I think the Dred Scott decision is that spark.Before I give you the controversy of the decision I would like to ... ou the controversy of the decision I would like to give you some history on Mr. Scott and his case. Dred Scott was born in Virginia as a slave, belonging to the Peter Blow family. In 1830 the Blow fam ...

(5 pages) 51 0 5.0 Sep/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

International business

From meager beginnings, the Coca Cola Company has struggled to bring their unique drink to the masses. It all began in 1886 when Dr. John S. Pemberton invented the syrup for Coca Col ... n.d. para, 1). Carbonated water was later added to the syrup and a label that defined the fountain drink as "Delicious and Refreshing" (Birth of a Refreshing Idea, n.d., para, 1). The name of the dri ... a Cola Company was formed in 1891 after Asa Candler bought the remaining interest in Coca Cola from Dr. Pemberton (The Candler Era, n.d., para 1). Mr. Candler's business savvy was used to boost sales ...

(12 pages) 293 1 4.8 Jan/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Adult Versus Embryonic: The Controversial Stem Cell Research Debate

of them. Stem cell research dates back to 1998 when the first stem cells were grown in a culture by Dr. James Thomson from the University of Wisconsin and Dr. John Gearhart of Johns Hopkins University ... erage, July, 25 2001. Accessed at: http://www.proneuron.com/News/Cov01_02/Cov01_02_11.htmlPrentice, Dr. David (2007, Dec. 27). Missouri's Stem Cell Mistake. Retrieved January 21, 2007, from The Christ ...

(9 pages) 101 2 5.0 Jun/2007

Subjects: Science Essays > Genetics & Genome Projects

Adult Versus Embryonic: The Controversial Stem Cell Research Debate

of them. Stem cell research dates back to 1998 when the first stem cells were grown in a culture by Dr. James Thomson from the University of Wisconsin and Dr. John Gearhart of Johns Hopkins University ... erage, July, 25 2001. Accessed at: http://www.proneuron.com/News/Cov01_02/Cov01_02_11.htmlPrentice, Dr. David (2007, Dec. 27). Missouri's Stem Cell Mistake. Retrieved January 21, 2007, from The Christ ...

(9 pages) 28 1 3.5 Jun/2007

Subjects: Science Essays > Genetics & Genome Projects

Natural Law Party

irst party in history to be granted "national party" status by the Federal Election Commission. Dr. John Hagelin, its presidential candidate, also qualified for federal matching funds. Many oppor ... track record has shown much light since 1992. As campaigning continues for the Natural Law Party, Dr. John Hagelin wants to be able to show how natural law can help achieve a self-governing nation. ...

(2 pages) 866 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Dred Scott

the most memorable cases in Supreme Court history took place. The plaintiff of this famous case was Dred Scott. Dred Scott was born around 1800 in Virginia. Scott was the slave of Dr. John Emerson, wh ... h Emerson. Scott was married to Harriet Robinson, who was also a slave. They eventually had two children. In 1846, three years after Emerson died, Scott sued Emerson's widow for his and his family's f ...

(1 pages) 16 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History