Abstract
This paper describes the reasons that the paper's author sees his father as the person he admires most. The paper explains the qualities that the author finds most admirable in his father and how he has helped shape the author's own character and life.

From the Paper
"Like many first generation Americans, I feel I have endured overflowing pools of hardship, obstacles and other adversities in my life. I also have learned that these experiences must be overcome so that I may obtain both success and self-fulfillment. Despite the education I have received from my own school of hard knocks (challenges), I must admit my father has played an enormous role in helping me become who I am. He has not only been a father but a sculptor of the shape of my current life. He has taught me how to how to attack adversity, not just confront it, and by doing so, help me fulfill my personal dreams for a prosperous future."

Tags:experiences, well-respected, success, accomplish, education, dream, goals, dedicated

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This paper reviews the novel "Admiral of the Ocean Sea" and relates that its author, Samuel Eliot Morrison, captures the essence of Christopher Columbus' voyages through Morrison's real-life expedition across the Atlantic Ocean in a ship similar to that of Columbus and by studying the history of the great voyage. The paper looks at how Morrison clears any myths and misconceptions that many people had about the actual voyage. The paper describes how Morrison paints a historical picture of what life was like in 1492 aboard the ships and how life changed as a result of these great voyages.

From the Paper
"The novel, "Admiral of the Ocean Sea" written by Samuel Eliot Morrison is a book about Christopher Columbus, one of the greatest seamen of all time and his journey to the New World. Morrison vividly writes about what it was like to be on the grand voyage to the New World with Christopher Columbus in 1492. It is a historical account of what life was like on the ships and what happened once they reached the New World. In order to write this story, Samuel Eliot Morrison actually took the voyage to the West Indies from across the Atlantic on a mock ship similar to that of Christopher Columbus. He actually lived the journey that Christopher Columbus and his crew made to the New World."

Tags:Spain, New, World, Americas, Indians, Columbus

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This paper discusses the difficulties associated with introducing changes for a general in the military. It describes how often times a leader (whether a politician or an officer) who attempts to institute changes is challenged by those who are entrenched at their positions. The paper looks at the leadership shown through the film "Twelve O'Clock High" with Gregory Peck and the leadership abilities of British Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, who led British ships into battle in the late 1700s.

From the Paper
"Meanwhile, the development of leaders - according to Be-Know-Do-Learn (BKDL) - requires a certain set of strategies that are very important and date back to the foundations of the Army. BKDL is a description that affirms the Army values of "...loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage." All of those values can be linked to Peck's character in Twelve O'Clock High. He certainly showed courage by flying in the lead B-17 bomber day after day (until he finally broke down towards the end of the film). He expected loyalty from his troops and once they settled into his style of management and leadership, he got that loyalty. "Honor" and "integrity" are things he demanded of his men, along with a sense of duty. It took Savage awhile to achieve the respect he wanted and needed, but he got that done too."

Tags:army, military, command, leadership, change, BKDL

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This paper provides a short biography of Admiral Hyman Rickover and then discusses his achievements in the nuclear technology sphere as well as the education field.

From the Paper
"Admiral Rickover was known as one of the most brilliant people to have ever become part of the US Navy. He was rude to some, aggressive in his approach, unconventional in his ideas but was still the only man to serve the Navy for 63 long years. The man who blatantly ignored rules is known as the man behind the introduction of nuclear technology in Navy. This is believed to be his biggest achievement for which his services will never be forgotten because nuclear technology is now an inseparable part of the Navy and without him, this technology would have never made its way into this segment of the US armed forces."

Tags:nuclear, technology, education

Abstract
The paper tells of how Montresor is patient, confident, and calculating. It explains how he uses these traits to lure his prey into the catacombs to be killed. It also tells of the things that he does along the way to ensure his success. The paper also includes quotes from the story.

From the Paper
"When looked at for the first time, Montresor in Edgar Allan Poe's The Cask of Amontillado may seem disturbing. Montresor has plans to murder a man, Fortunato, for insulting him and plans on doing so by walling him up in the catacombs under his home. Montresor devises a clever plan that will leave Fortunato clueless as to his intensions. Upon a closer look, this character is admirable. Montresor carries out his plan successfully without being caught. He does this by using traits that are commendable at the very least. Montresor is Poe's most admirable character because he is patient, extremely confident, and very calculating."

Tags:allen, amontillado, cask, edgar, montresor, poe

From the Paper
"The purpose of this research is to examine the career of Vice Admiral Hyman Rickover. The plan of the research will be to set forth in general terms the background and circumstances under which Rickover moved through the ranks of the U.S. Navy to a major command, and then to discuss in detail whether he should have been retained on active duty in 1982, when he was obliged to retire, or should have been retired some 30 years earlier.

There is a view that no public employee, whether civilian or military, and of whatever rank and reputation, should be allowed to persist in a government job that carries high authority. Indeed, the very fact that some few well.known public employees have for various reasons found ways to achieve what appears to be a lifetime tenure has been enough to excite curiosity, if not some kind of adversarial investigation. Alter, for example ..."

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This paper offers a deeply personal story of love and admiration, written for the author's grandmother. The paper explains that when the author began thinking about this assignment and contemplating the story of Hercules, her grandmother's face flashed before her eyes. Also, to a less subjective person, she is probably a very unlikely candidate for a hero story. Furthermore, physically, she was the most un- Herculian person I know. Small, frail, with white hair perpetually in a chignon, her dark eyes large and luminous. Nevertheless, her life to me seemed like the tasks of Hercules in many ways. Only someone so courageous and strong could have survived what she did.

From the Paper
"When I began thinking about this assignment and contemplating the story of Hercules, my grandmother's face flashed before my eyes. This was quite unexpected, as I do not think of her that often anymore. Also, to a less subjective person, she is probably a very unlikely candidate for a hero story. Furthermore, physically, she was the most un- Herculian person I know. Small, frail, with white hair perpetually in a chignon, her dark eyes large and luminous. Nevertheless, her life to me seemed like the tasks of Hercules in many ways. Only someone so courageous and strong could have survived what she did. She even has her own trademark - like ..."

Tags:heroine, admire, figure

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In this article, the writer discusses that Chinese Buddhism became inseparable from popular Chinese rural religion over centuries. The writer notes that in the 19th and early 20th centuries Christian missionaries found much to admire in Chinese Buddhism of the kind and its virtues, often in combination with various other cults, beliefs, or influences from formal religion. The writer discusses that in turn, many Chinese Buddhists admired what they saw in Protestant Christianity whose beliefs became part of popular tradition regardless of whether conversion took place.

From the Paper
"This paper refers to a tradition that is very old and embedded in Chinese culture with mention of how it appeared to Christian missionaries in the 19th and 20th centuries. The arrival of Buddhism in China from India and Central Asia between 2 BCE and 67 CE strongly affected Chinese religious, political, intellectual and social life. It also affected, perhaps most strongly, the popular religion of people living in the country. This paper owes to an account once read by a Christian missionary of the early 20th century who remarked how many people like himself had loved the ordinary ..."

Tags:chi

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The paper discusses the effect of celebrities such as O.J. Simpson and Paris Hilton on American culture, which illustrates the extent to which virtually anyone who is famous even for negative behavior can inspire emulation. The paper explains the psychology behind this emulation and discusses how celebrities are generally negative role models. The paper therefore concludes that although there may be reason to admire celebrities for their specific accomplishments, the blind admiration of fame without regard to personal shortcomings is damaging, especially to young people still in the process of formulating their personal values.

Outline:
Introduction
The Psychology of Celebrity Emulation and Its Detrimental Effect on Society
Celebrities Tend to Make Bad Role Models
Conclusion

From the Paper
"According to news reports at the time, when O.J. Simpson was on trial for murdering his ex-wife and Ron Goldman in 1995, national sales of white Ford Broncos, Bruno Magli shoes, and white Akita dogs all increased dramatically. In fact, Bruno Magli sales of the particular model skyrocketed as a result of the unexpected publicity of the association with Simpson, and pet stores reported that people asked for "O.J. dogs" instead of referring to the Akita by name. Such is the power of celebrity in American culture."

Tags:psychology, emulation, fame, values, worship

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This paper evaluates how the United States has done something that its European relatives admire it achieved a stable democracy free of aristocratic and religious tyranny and this was accomplished in a relatively bloodless fashion. The Europeans, whose struggles to break free of religious and political domination paved the way for the American Revolution. This paper examines the idea of democracy and shows how America today is an egalitarian society free of a class or caste system that is not ruled by a despot or tyrannical religious leader.

From the Paper
"As far as religion was concerned, Deism had replaced Christianity in America and even early practitioners such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine believed in the fundamental idea that every religion had its place in the new society. Deism's fundamental difference from other religions seemed to rest on the fact that Deists didn't believe all the miracles that were pervasive in other religions. Other faiths in Europe used miracles and stories as tales to commoners to bolster or support for a politician or religious leader who as the person "closest to God," is able to "translate." This misuse of power would never be supported in America."

Tags:egalitarian, society, religion, europe, french, revolution, democracy, 911