Lately, a topic of great controversy has been whether or not athletes should be looked upon as role models by their fans. ... There are many who claim that it is wrong for a sophisticated society to impose a set of behavioral expectations on fallible people who just so happen to excel in sports. ... Even fictional characters such as Superman and Paul Bunion had such enormous strength that their contemporaries held them in higher esteem than any mortal. Idealizing may be a sign of a human flaw, but it is natural for someone to see a character performing extraordinary feats and prete...

• Word Count: 1777
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The book tells the story from Jeanne Wakatsuki, the main character, and how she and her family struggled to make it through this time period in American history. ... It also gives great detail of life in these camps. ... During the final chapters of this book, the author does a great job on describing the tough times the Japanese had returning into society. ... She struggles, torn between living the life of Caucasian teenagers and living up to her father's expectations. ... This was a great book, and a very informational, historical reference to a particular Japanese girl struggles durin...

• Word Count: 921
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The eight great leadership virtues are as follows. ... The logic is that with a good education, the person will have a great job and a great job will result in a great income, which will determine the quality of life he or she will come to enjoy. ... Virtue Two: Build An Impeccable Character What does it mean to build a character? What does character mean? ... Conforming to the expectations of society is important to the success of a leader. ...

• Word Count: 2845
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

The size and distinct characters of the baby boomers will not only create a sense of urgency to current issues, but also create a whole new set of aging issues. ... They grew up with more education and high expectations, technology and medical research have blossomed throughout their lives and they have come to expect lifestyle improvements in every turn. ...

• Word Count: 3320
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School