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    Apocalypticism In Dracula

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    Satan as the evil bearer. The believers plan for this event mimicking to the events of the Noah in the bible in order to save themselves for the end of world. The same way the characters in the story fights against the evil and become successful in delaying the end of days. Jonathan’s visit to Transylvania drops him amidst the myths and occult of the place. He questions and wonders the superstition beliefs the local people has‚ for instance of crossing their fingers as a crucifix. The similar warning

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    teen birth rate is slowly falling‚ there are still an estimated one million teen pregnancies in the United States alone. About 85% of these pregnancies are unplanned‚ which can increase the risk for problems. The biggest risk for teen mothers is delaying prenatal care or worse. Surveys show that 7% received no care at all. Because the body of a teen is still growing she will need more nutrients to support meet both her needs and that of her baby. Nutritional counseling can be a 100 big part of prenatal

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    not only abstinence but also education regarding the consistent use of condoms and contraceptives did not in fact increase sexual behavior as commonly feared. Studies show that about 66% of comprehensive education programs had a positive impact on delaying sexual activity‚ reducing frequency of sex and number of partners‚ or increasing condom/contraceptive use (Kirby‚ D. 2007). References: Kirby‚ D. (2007). Abstinence‚ Sex‚ and STD/HIV Education Programs for Teens: Their Impact on Sexual Behavior

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    Immunization is still controversial as of today. There are so many questions and scenarios why parents are delaying or skipping vaccinations for their children. According to Gardner‚ the top 8 reasons are: the severe allergic reaction to a previous vaccine (i.e. allergic reaction that almost never happen but can happen such as hives‚ difficulty breathing‚ or low blood pressure and common side effects)‚ egg allergy (e.g. flu shots and measles virus)‚ high fever‚ asthma or lung conditions (i.e. might

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    Morning After Pill

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    These hormones also can prevent the fertilization of the egg‚ if one has already been released from the ovary‚ and may interfere with the implantation of an egg. Scientific evidence suggests the pills work before pregnancy occurs by preventing or delaying ovulation. Emergency contraception pills work best when taken within 120 hours of unprotected vaginal intercourse. Taken within 72 hours reduces the risk of pregnancy between 75 and 89 percent. Emergency contraceptives such as Levonelle are legal

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    of data makes it more descriptive regarding different aspects of delay. This factor was also enhanced by another research by Epstein et al. (2008) which found out that patients generally thought to be disadvantaged are at especially high risk for delaying care for conditions that eventually lead to hospitalization. Because these delays are associated with longer hospital stays and potentially poorer health outcomes‚ interventions that reduce delays seem especially important. The present research would

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    Intro – It is my view that Hamlet is a character who was not only relevant to his original Elizabethan audience‚ but also continued to remain just as‚ to todays modern audience. At the play’s opening‚ the horrific revelation that Hamlet’s uncle has murdered his father plunges him into a state of uncertainty. The secrecy and betrayal of the situation/event causes tension and isolation between him and his society/world as the outside world is oblivious to the unnatural murder performed by their new

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    Zodiac Killer Theory

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    novel‚ The Dangerous Game‚ which surrounds a man who has a yearns to hunt humans and the thrill behind it. Almost as if human beings are the ultimate trophy so with that said‚ him racking him score was fulling a self gratification process (Zodiac Killer‚ 1996). This self gratification could be interpreted as a sexual component behind the murders and as well as the key motivating factor for performing these awful acts upon society. His gains are evident through numerous ways‚ but his gain of this

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    seekpleasure and avoid pain‚ i.e.‚ people seek to satisfy biological and psychological needs. The counterpart is the reality principle‚ which defers gratification (satisfaction‚ fulfillment‚ indulgence) when necessary. An individual’s id follows the pleasure principle and rules in early life‚ but‚ as one matures‚ one learns the need to endure pain and defer gratification‚ because of the exigencies and obstacles of reality. In Freud’s words‚ “an ego thus educated has

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    Serial Killers

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    necrophilia‚ picquerism‚ and cannibalism. When categorizing a serial killer as a sadist one must be careful to recognize its underlying significance and meaning. According to the Websters online dictionary sadism is "a sexual perversion in which gratification is obtained by the infliction of physical or mental pain on others." As I read that definition back in my head I find myself thoroughly disgusted and repulsed at my interpretation of the meaning. That an individual would receive satisfaction from

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