Leona Krasner
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Fort Greene ParkFort Greene Park is a beautiful, historical place that you should visit! -
A graduate's take on Brooklyn TechThis article is my take on Brooklyn Technical High School and its students, teachers, and cultural diversity. -
John Milton's Paradise Lost - Paradise Versus FreedomHeroic qualities can be encapsulated into numerous characters, good and evil. John Milton's Paradise Lost exemplifies this notion.
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Modernity and GenocideGenocide is a term that immediately ignites feelings of anger and brings forth images of innocent murdered men, women, and children. However, it is difficult to truly grasp what genocide is.
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The Legal BattleStatues, marble, flags, and finery Who would think this would be drudgery The ingratitude, the calculating words Justice is represented on coins by birds
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Review of NYU, New York UniversityI am currently an incoming junior at New York University. As some of you may know, NYU does not have a campus, per se. In fact, students like to joke that all of New York City is NYU's campus.
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The History of AlcoholAlcohol has a long history. It has been used in religious ceremonies, as a medicine, and socially for thousands of years. -
The United Nations - Dream vs. RealityThe United Nations was formed in 1945, directly after World War II. It was created to define and uphold international law, international security, economic development, and social equity among all nations of the world. -
My Views on Animal ExperimentationI feel that animal experimentation is acceptable only if human lives can be saved as a result of such experimentation. Animals are living things as well, and they should not be experimented on for small, unimportant items such as shampoo and makeup.
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HonorThe term "honor" brings forth a number of images from my life. In my sixteen years, I have felt true honor in a number of situations.
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The First Standardized ExamAlfred Binet was a French psychologist that made up the first standardized test. He was born on July 8, 1857, in Nice, France, and passed away on October 18, 1911.
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The Kaguru of East Africa - Marriage, Kinship, and Descent PatternsThe Kaguru are a matrilineal people from East Africa. Norms concerning kinship and marriage stem deeply from tradition. Kinship continues to play an enormous role in Kaguru life.
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The Impact of WWI on the Practice of PsychiatryWorld War I had a great impact on the practice of psychiatry. Shell-shock as well as the effects of trench warfare affected the minds of numerous soldiers.
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Affirmative ActionThe United States Constitution is a group of laws to which all residents of the country must abide. The Constitution stresses equality.
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Incorporating the Ideals of Kosher Food into the Twenty-First CenturyJewish themes, traditions, and ideals have existed for thousands of years. One such tradition is keeping in accordance with kosher dietary laws.
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Is a Chair Really a Chair - DescartesIt is logical that things should be as they seem. The earth seems flat, not circular.
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Applying Nietzsche to the ClassroomNietzsche postulates that the best place to look for answers is within oneself. Books are all subjective and prejudiced with the writer's biases.
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The Portrayal of Death and LamentationThe attitudes toward death and lamentation differ throughout the world. Some feel that death is a sad, scary thing, which must be mourned. Others feel that death, especially in warfare, is a noble thing. Views on lamentation differ as well.
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Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle CreamUpon a yellow background sits a container of Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream. Two lemons are drawn under the container, and two lines of text spiral around the container.
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The Impact of Supernatural Beings on MortalsThroughout the world, every culture has some sort of faith. In nearly all of these faiths, there exists a God, gods, spirits, or any of a number of other supernatural beings in which the people believe, pray to, and make sacrifices for.
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Magic Within the Works of J. K. Rowling - a Natural or Artificial Inequality?In a world filled with inequalities, it is difficult to discern which inequalities simply exist, and which are man-made. It is still more difficult to distinguish between such inequalities within works of literature.
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The Bald Maestro - Jonathan StrasserMr. Jonathan Strasser, or maestro, as he prefers to be called, stands at around five feet. He highly resembles a mushroom - especially when conducting, due to his incredibly shiny bald head.
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My Second HomeMen of all shapes and sizes are engaged in an array of tasks. The men along the east-most wall are those of physical strength.
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Heroes by the DozenDark, ominous clouds hover over six terrified teenagers. A brutal wind whips against the three foremost heroes, pushing their hair and robes into unlikely shapes.
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Casteism and Untouchability in IndiaThe caste system originated in ancient India among Hindus, and was initially based on the division of labor. One theory of the origins of Casteism postulates that it developed in a small village by the Sindhu River.
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Laser Tag - Harmless Fun or an Increase of Aggression?Laser tag is a popular game enjoyed by numerous children. This game, which could formerly only be played at laser tag facilities, is now available in a portable, two-player mode.
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Identity and Violence - Author Amartya SenIdentity and violence are very closely interrelated. However, Amartya Sen, author of Identity and Violence argues that these two seemingly related aspects of life are not inevitably linked.
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International Condemnation of Child SoldiersThere are approximately 300,000 children soldiers in the world today. A child soldier can be defined as any child less than 18 years of age who is forcibly or voluntarily recruited in hostilities by armed forces.
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Good Shall Conquer Evil - BeowulfIn most works of literature and some works of art, there are both evil characters as well as good ones. The evil characters are generally slain by the "good guys", and justice is restored. However, this is not always the case.
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Exile- a Punishment or a Fresh Start?Exile- a sexy, chic mode of life, or a feeling of helplessness and insecurity? In their respective works, Eva Hoffman and Milan Kundera illustrate two different takes on an ancient practice.
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My Door into a New, Ancient WorldSelf-reliance and responsibility are crucial to surviving college life. Armed with the gems of knowledge that I have acquired thanks to ancient texts, I seek to progress through life more efficiently, and share these gems with the rest of the world.
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Belief Versus ReasonWhich does the world inspire within us - belief or reason? Throughout the ages, one has inevitably been favored over the other. Which is favored more today?
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Analysis of Gerschutz's and Karns' EssayThe Convention on the Rights of Children (CRC) was ratified by 197 countries by 2004, making it the most ratified treaty in history. However, numerous problems exist that hinder the implementation of this convention internationally.
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The Absolute Regime is a True Form of GovernmentIn this paper, I will argue that Aristotle would consider the absolutist regime a true form of government. I will also argue that Hobbes would consider it unimportant whether an absolutist regime was a true or perverted form of government.
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Homosexuality and Other Themes in LiteratureHomosexuality is a topic of great interest and speculation in today's day and age. However, this subject is not a new one in the slightest. Writers have written about this topic across the ages. Here is a 20th century look at this controversial topic.