Abstract
This paper explains that nowhere has the struggle to mandate "affirmative action" in a meaningful way been more viciously fought than in California, and its Proposition 209. The author points out that, at first glance, the wording of Proposition 209 sounds the same as the federal Civil Rights bills of 1964 and 1991 but it is actually very different: The sticking point is that phrase "or grant preferential treatment to", which seems to continue to make all the difference between normal equal rights and forced equality. The paper stresses that the idea of affirmative action is not to exclude anyone, but, at the same time not to include someone simply because of race or gender; while it would seem logical that affirmative action opens doors for admissions or for hiring in the workplace, it is just as logical that previous discrimination should not now become the basis for inclusion.

From the Paper
"Proposition 209 was only the latest attempt to "right some wrongs". California, it seems, has always tried to find some means of balancing hiring, education, and fairness, regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnic background. With the growing minority populations of both Hispanics and Asians entering the state, some sort of fairness needed to be legislated. And, there were just as many who sought to defeat any sort of mandated (i.e. forced) hiring or college admissions. So, years before Proposition 209, there was CCRI...California Civil Rights Initiative
This is a proposed amendment which, as in proposition 209, forbids discrimination and preferential treatment. It was a Republican initiative, co-written by Tom Wood and Glynn Custred. They enlisted the aid of Ward Connerly, who was black and a Republican, and considered a traitor by many blacks in California, since he was one of those working with the Board of Regents to re-establish admissions and hiring guidelines in Berkeley. The reason he was called was because the Amendment was in trouble, lacking enough signatures to put it on the ballot in November."

Tags:wording, exclude, inclusion, admissions, discrimination

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The paper discusses how in 1977, beauty queen and Orange Juice spokesperson Anita Bryant began her religious-themed attack against equal rights for gays- which she spread to raciosm, anti-Semitism and her belief that most minorities, according to her Bible, are doomed to hell. The paper relates that she won anti-gay right legislation in Dade county, which stood for some twenty years. The paper then discusses how last year, the Mormon chuirch contributed millions in favor of Prop 8, overturning the California Supreme Court's ruling that same-sex marriage was legal in California. The paper argues that in both instances, it was misguided religious fervor that stirred homophobia.

From the Paper
"Homophobia is nothing new. But, sometimes the efforts go beyond words and slogans and occasional beatings and so-called "gay bashing" that can result in death, such as occurred in Colorado with the severe beating of Matthew Shepard. However, the most insidious forms of homophobia are those in the guise of legislation and "moral crusades." The recent victory of Proposition 8 in California was ostensibly to overturn the California Supreme Courts decision that same sex marriage was legal. In fact, it was a crusade funded in the millions of dollars by the Mormon Church and its parishioners. "(A) spokeswoman for Yes on 8,...""

Tags:same sex marriage, mormon church, homosexual rights

Abstract
The paper explains that Andy Warhol helped make viewers aware of the way that modern imaging affects emotive response. The paper shows how Warhol multiplied the poses of Jackie Kennedy in order to illustrate how the images were repetitive and thus desensitized by the mass media.

From the Paper
"The 16 Jackies by Andy Warhol was created after the assassination of John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963. The 16 images presented in the series are merely reflecting four different poses of Jackie Kennedy before and after the death of her husband, the president. The four images (from top to bottom) reflect Jackie coming into Love Field in Dallas, Texas, after the flight; the next image is Jackie at the swearing in ceremony of Lyndon B. Johnson after JFK's death; Jackie grieving at the capitol; and finally, Jackie smiling in the car right before JFK was assassinated. With each image there are three duplicates that simply follow a repetitious sequence, much like one would see in a film roll. In this manner, the images are stacked upon one another, yet they all reflect a similar pose that depict Jackie at various stages of experience before and after her husband's death."

Tags:photographic, images, repetition

Abstract
This paper explains that, in John 3:16 - 21, Jesus speaks to Nicodemus during the dark of night and reveals Himself to be "the only begotten Son of God". The paper points out that more than other writers in the Bible, John builds upon the conception of love God's primary nature as the way to perpetuate and demonstrate the heavenly life. The paper concludes God's eternal love ultimately consummated in Him sending His Son as the light into the world, and consequently, all of the Gospel revolves around the action of the Father sending the Son into the world. A table relating Strong's designated numbers for the words in the King James Version of John 3:16-21 along with the Greek word is included with the paper.

Table of Contents:
"Son of God"
John 3:16 - 21
Multifaceted Mystery: "Son of God"
Truth
When One Believes....
Consequently
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Contrary to "krino" in verse 17, the Greek word "sozo", which means "to save" relates the idea of rescuing one from danger and restoring him/her to a prior safe state and well being. In John 3:15, the verse prior to the segment covered in this paper, the term "eternal life" is used for the first time used in the gospel. Each time after this initial one, when the phrase is used in John, it is noted with a present tense verb, generally usually "have". Believers currently have or possess eternal or "unending life". It begins when one believes and contrary to the time allotted to humans on earth, endures for eternity."

Tags:nicodemus, relationship, greek, love, judgment

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This paper provides an exegesis of a challenging passage in St. Paul's epistle to the Romans - "Romans 7:14-16". The paper briefly examines the socio-historical context of the passage, the immediate literary context and the meaning of some of the key words - principally the word "I" and the word "unspiritual." It analyzes the passage for its fundamental meaning and explores the theological considerations raised by the excerpt. Finally, the paper looks at the application of the passage to a practicing Christian looking for spiritual guidance in a complicated world.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Socio-historical background
Literary context
Word study
Passage analysis
Theological considerations
Application
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In the end, this paper has hopefully shed some light on a brief but challenging passage from St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans. The paper has looked at the socio-historical background to the passage, at the pertinent literary context, at the words and meaning of Romans 7:14-16 and at the theological considerations these few lines raise. While the few dozen words lying at the heart of this exegetical exercise can be interpreted as a despondent analysis of human nature, they should be read instead as a call for eternal vigilance and as a reminder to Christians that the only escape from servitude to sin is complete subjection to the Will of God. In the final analysis, the Law sheds light on wrong-doing, but knowledge of evil and the actual act of rejecting evil, are two different things - though the former is necessary for the latter to occur."

Tags:theology, guidence, context, meaning

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This paper analyzes Chapter 16 of Mary Shelley's famous novel "Frankenstein," which was first published in 1818. It discusses the Gothic aspect of this passage. The paper then shows the two faces of the monster and how his mood goes from admiration to hatred in contact with human beings. Finally, the paper discusses the monster's desire for revenge.

From the Paper
"Ultimately, thanks to his way to avenge himself the monster can be considered as a "creator" since he rules human life in his turn: he has the power of taking or leaving the life of a human being, like with William's murder. Also, he appears as a creator, but an evil creator because he creates death, misery and suffering. What's more, he creates a murderer when he puts the stolen portrait in Justine's dress. And finally, he has the idea of creating another monster: he imagines the concept of a similar being, which would "be of the same species and have the same defects" (l.87-88). In short, he can be considered as a sadistic creator, who brings new sufferings, hideousness and vice. In fact, we can say the monster is sadistic and even cynical since he wants to see Victor suffer and even destroy him ("a thousand other miseries shall torment and destroy him" l.43-44); what's more, he appears sadistic when he whispers to the girl while he knows that if she awakens, she would be scared and would curse him."

Tags:gothic, murderer, creator

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"This research examines Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 16, Prior Period Adjustments. Of particular interest in this examination are the reasons prompting the development of Statement No. 16, the provisions of Statement No. 16, and the key issues addressed by the FASB in the development of Statement No. 16, including a consideration of arguments pro and con on the issues addressed.
In the mid-1970s, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Committee on SEC Regulations requested that the FASB consider the criteria for prior period adjustments, as those criteria were stated in APB Opinion No. 9, Reporting the Results of Operations, and provide further guidelines for the application of such criteria.1 APB Opinion No. 9 stated, among other things, that prior period adjustments were limited to the..."

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This paper gives basic information about the F-16 fighter jet. It explains its unique qualities and discusses the sales of this plane and its ramifications.

From the Paper
"The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role, extremely maneuverable fighter that is suitable for air-to-air combat as well as air-to-surface attacks. It has a combat radius (the distance the jet can fly to combat and return safely) of 500 miles, which is superior to that of other fighter aircraft. The pilot has unobstructed vision both forward and upward through to the bubble canopy. It is a precision attack aircraft and can function in all types of weather."

Tags:dynamics, development, purchase, production, flight, jet

Abstract
A deep character analysis of Samson which explores the mutual relationship between lust, love and self-control. It properly observes ascending order of importance; placing emphasis on self-destruction. Examines Samson character in a historical and biblical context.

From the Paper
"A strong yet very weak man, Samson displays a physical greatness and a lack of self-control. Samson's awesome physical strength is powered by God, while his self-control can only be powered by himself. His lack of self-control allows him to be led by lust and motivated by hopes of power and revenge. Samson demonstrates how self-absorption can lead to the downfall and demise of a person, a marriage, a country, and a covenant with God."

Tags:analysis, bible, character, control, delilah, god, literature, love, lust, old, self, strength, testament

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This paper explains that the beginning of Matthew 16:13-18 reveals the transforming perspective of the disciples towards Christ, who becomes fully established in a formative, substantive plan. The author points out that the original Greek, NIV and NASB versions of the passage of "Matthew 16:13-17" are rife with lexicological curiosities, thematic complexity and literary tools used for significant theological debate. The paper relates that these verses of Christological preeminence for their establishment of the foundation of Christ as the accepted Son of God are as interesting to academic scholars as to theologians.

From the Paper
"After expressing gratitude and pride in the faith of Simon Peter, Jesus then proclaims, "I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it." (16:18) The exegetical dilemma provided by 16:18 is to establish what the "rock" of which Jesus speaks actually is. Historically, Rome has connected Simon's last name, what we call Peter (Pevtro), and the word rock (pevtra) with liturgical emphasis, contesting that it implies that Simon himself is the rock. At the same time, most Protestant scholars reject this claim, largely positioning themselves into two different theoretical camps."

Tags:dilemma, originality, rock, simon, church