Essays Tagged: "t pay"

Matilda

Too smart for her own good, is a legendary saying used for people that are so smart that at the end ... er own good, is a legendary saying used for people that are so smart that at the end of their life it can be dangerous for them. In the fantastic story Matilda written by Roald Dahl, the author descri ... hem. In the fantastic story Matilda written by Roald Dahl, the author describes a young girl's life that is affected by lack of love and affection and her being too intelligent for her age and time.It ...

(3 pages) 59 1 4.3 Feb/1997

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

The Cafeteria Plan

Benefits are a big deal when trying to decide what company you want to work for, salary is the most import ... ig deal when trying to decide what company you want to work for, salary is the most important benefit but you should consider other benefits also. Some companies have a benefits package called the caf ... uld consider other benefits also. Some companies have a benefits package called the cafeteria plan, this plan allows employees to pick from a group of benefits such as, medical, accident, disability, ...

(2 pages) 103 0 4.5 Apr/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

The Japaneese economy

The prewar economy of Japan was a Socialist economy and the country was ruled by an emperor up to WW ... ar economy of Japan was a Socialist economy and the country was ruled by an emperor up to WW2 and after WW2 it started to lean towards a mixed market economy until what it is today although its govern ... ed to lean towards a mixed market economy until what it is today although its government is Socialist it is leaning towards a mixed market economy.The Japanese economy is a mixed economy that leans to ...

(3 pages) 97 0 3.0 Jan/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

gulf war

The Gulf WarFor almost all of the 18th century, Iraq was apart of the Ottoman Empire along with Kuwa ... lf WarFor almost all of the 18th century, Iraq was apart of the Ottoman Empire along with Kuwait, but Britain was called for protection in return for autonomy in local affairs. In 1961 Britain granted ... ain was called for protection in return for autonomy in local affairs. In 1961 Britain granted Kuwait independence, and Iraq soon announced that Kuwait was rightfully Iraq's. There has been tension ev ...

(4 pages) 154 1 4.6 May/2002

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

What is the future of the family in Canada?

What is the Future of the Family in Canada?The Canadian family is at a point where it is being challeng ... da?The Canadian family is at a point where it is being challenged. Serious changes have occurred in the family in recent decades, however, it has not harmed the family beyond repair. The children of t ... cent decades, however, it has not harmed the family beyond repair. The children of the future are not doomed. In fact data shows that families are evolving, families are still the most important thing ...

(2 pages) 52 0 2.5 Feb/1997

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

This is an argumentative essay about the housing crisis in Santa Cruz. Poverty in Paradise

Poverty in ParadiseByPatricia HallT-TH9:30 - 11:00October 10, 2002Santa Cruz: We have the beach, the Boar ... iseByPatricia HallT-TH9:30 - 11:00October 10, 2002Santa Cruz: We have the beach, the Boardwalk, breathtaking redwood forests and our own University. Such luxuries seldom come without a price, and we p ... redwood forests and our own University. Such luxuries seldom come without a price, and we pay for it in housing. The Santa Cruz housing market is one of the least affordable in the nation, and since ...

(5 pages) 100 1 4.5 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

The criminal, a choice or a curse?

Some people could say criminals are made by their own choices, not by the environment or their hereditary. I disagree completely with this state ... not by the environment or their hereditary. I disagree completely with this statement! If you look at most of the criminal population in custody they're more poor, low class, uneducated criminals then ... riminal population in custody they're more poor, low class, uneducated criminals then there are wealthy, middle or upper class, educated. With everything in life there are exceptions, but the majority ...

(3 pages) 83 2 3.5 Jun/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Avril Lavigne- not just an ordinary artist.

"Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true" is the ex ... the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true" is the exact quote that Avril Lavigne could base her life on. The middle child in her family was only 12 years old w ... il Lavigne could base her life on. The middle child in her family was only 12 years old when she wrote her first song and further more taught herself to play the guitar. Avril is one of those rare cre ...

(2 pages) 41 2 3.4 Sep/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

Valdese, NC: A Historic, Economic, and Educationally Thriving City.

Essay Question and Description:The paper assignment was to right about local town that had historic background ... scription:The paper assignment was to right about local town that had historic background, economic ties to the state, and educational opportunities compared to the rest of the state.This paper is abo ... ate, and educational opportunities compared to the rest of the state.This paper is about a small North Carolina town that is wealthy in History (with the hisotric Waldensians' leaving Italy because of ...

(5 pages) 21 0 0.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

"Dancing A Sad Thought" from KGB Bar Reader. Includes paraphrase and personal commentary on the work.

Dancing a sad thoughtNot always people can have a correct opinion for something they haven't already tried or felt ... tNot always people can have a correct opinion for something they haven't already tried or felt. I got impression here in Romania, which is a beautiful town where you can find a lot of different things ... ia, which is a beautiful town where you can find a lot of different things to do. I come from small town, and ever since I started my studies here, I was pushed by my mother to go to an opera, theater ...

(6 pages) 36 0 3.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Elaboration of No. 7 on the I Hate New Zealand Top Ten, as requrested by Yankee842

New Zealand fines you for everything.There is nowhere to park your car. Everywhere is paid parking. If you have paid to park there ... park your car. Everywhere is paid parking. If you have paid to park there for half an hour, one minute past that time and the parking warden is there to give you a $20-$40 fine depending on their arro ... time and the parking warden is there to give you a $20-$40 fine depending on their arrogance.You get fined for paying bills one day late, an extra 10% gets added on to the total bill.You get fined fo ...

(1 pages) 211 12 4.2 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

"Grandma's Quilt" is about when my grandmother passed away last year and left me with her quilt and all the memories left with it.

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice."Cherokee E ... your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice."Cherokee Expression"Grandma's Quilt"A quilt to some people is just a bunch of colorful scraps, but to me it represents a very special ... f colorful scraps, but to me it represents a very special time in my life. I guess I never realized this until my grandmother passed away last year. While I was growing up my grandma was always import ...

(2 pages) 37 0 0.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

My sickness, your saviour!!!- creative short story for my biology class explaining the Alzheimer's disease.

Having a mental disorder is one of the worst things that can happen to you.Unfortunately I am one of the peop ... der is one of the worst things that can happen to you.Unfortunately I am one of the people who got a mental illness.I got the Alzheimer's disease, which is one of the most mysterious mental dise ... tal illness.I got the Alzheimer's disease, which is one of the most mysterious mental diseases. It is a progressive brain disorder that makes me have short term memory problems. This is how my doct ...

(3 pages) 52 2 4.7 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Poems & Short Stories

This essay is a film review about the movie Millers Crossing directed by the Coen Brothers. Its a movie about organized crime and the bosses at the helm of it.

In my modest opinion, the film "Miller's Crossing" is Ethan and Joel Coen's greatestachievement to date, even g ... on, the film "Miller's Crossing" is Ethan and Joel Coen's greatestachievement to date, even greater than Fargo and Oh Brother Where Art Thou. The onlycriticism I've heard of this film has to do with t ... and Oh Brother Where Art Thou. The onlycriticism I've heard of this film has to do with the "over-acting"--a criticism that has beendirected at more than one Coen film. Admittedly, Coen screenplays re ...

(1 pages) 42 0 0.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

Health insurance.

Health Insurance WoesIn the hospital a young girl was running such a high fever that it weakened her poo ... spital a young girl was running such a high fever that it weakened her poor body and sickened her mother's soul. This little girl could not be helped and even if she were, her mother would end up penn ... soul. This little girl could not be helped and even if she were, her mother would end up penniless. The dilemma of having one's only child deathly-ill and not being able to pay for her treatment is a ...

(4 pages) 240 1 4.1 Dec/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

Prejudice in "To Kill a Mockingbird" by haper Lee.

Throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, many different prejudices are revealed. The most promine ... t the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, many different prejudices are revealed. The most prominent being the racial prejudice between the white people and black people in Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930's ... prejudice between the white people and black people in Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930's. However, there are many more subtle and discreet prejudices against other people in Maycomb, also.One of the ...

(3 pages) 50 0 4.4 Jan/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Great Depression of 1920. Life in the 1920's during this time and what was done to fix these problems.

The depression lasted about eleven years. The aftershock wasn't just a burden to the poor but it was ... lasted about eleven years. The aftershock wasn't just a burden to the poor but it was also a burden to the rich.After World War I the danger signs were clear that there was a depression heading our wa ... rld War I the danger signs were clear that there was a depression heading our way. Many people didn't pay attention to the signs of the depression but some did. The people who paid attention to the si ...

(1 pages) 29 0 3.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

Failure and Success

Everyone's lives consist of many bouts with failure and success. Is it better to go through life never experiencing failure ... and success. Is it better to go through life never experiencing failure? Some would say yes because then you wouldn't have to deal with the heartache of failing, while others would say no because you ... would say no because you gain knowledge and experience from failing.Success is defined as achievement of something unintended or desired such as attaining wealth, fame, or prosperity. Success is seen ...

(2 pages) 113 0 3.7 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

School

The ringing of tardy bells and school dances came to mind when remembering the days of school. These ... rdy bells and school dances came to mind when remembering the days of school. These things were great, but soon ended. Planning college was difficult and the ACT wasn't the hardest obstacle.Grade scho ... ifficult and the ACT wasn't the hardest obstacle.Grade school was no problem for anyone; why would it be? If someone didn't pass their classes during winter and spring, he just had to take classes in ...

(2 pages) 33 0 4.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

Liberalism:The The "state of nature" described by Thomas Hobbes

The "state of nature" described by Thomas Hobbes as per which there is complete freedom and there is ... tate of nature" described by Thomas Hobbes as per which there is complete freedom and there is no authority over you is a theoretical one and is not possible in the true world. But what approximates t ... y over you is a theoretical one and is not possible in the true world. But what approximates this situation in the world is a country like India.In India even though there is a governing body, there i ...

(1 pages) 37 0 2.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science