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    Introduction Cooper et al (2001) defines sexual addiction as ‘a life threatening obsession- a pattern of out-of-control sexual behaviour with serious physical‚ emotional and legal consequences.’ While there are many definitions and translations of what sexual addiction truly is‚ the above mentioned definition of sexual addiction reveals to us that‚ like all other addictions‚ sexual addiction affects the individual on many different levels and has serious consequences which are progressive and could

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    Shooting to Perfection Basketball is one of the most watched and played sports in the world. There are many aspects of the game of basketball. Such as playing defense‚ dribbling‚ passing‚ and footwork. Most importantly‚ shooting the basketball. Rather‚ it’s a layup‚ free throw‚ any shot above the three point line‚ and any shot beyond the three point line. Shooting is the most important because it gives teams their points‚ the goal is to outshoot opponents and win games. Three steps to remember when

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    Factory‚ by Iain Banks‚ All the characters possess an uncommon character trait. The main character‚ Frank Cauldhame is obsessed with killing. He has been obsessed with killing since he was a young child‚ when he murdered three innocent children. His obsession has evolved into a daily ritual due to multiple reasons. First‚ Frank’s dad has secretly put additional male hormones in Frank’s food since he was a young child. (Frank was born female‚ but after years of irregular male hormone in-take‚ his body

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    pressure on women to maintain a slender figure. Through childhood to adulthood‚ we are bombarded with images of stick skinny woman and this is the way almost everyone wants to look. Although there are other factors the media is the primary source of obsession with being thin. Why has this become such a popular trend? Is this what society says is acceptable? Prove has shown that ladies exposed to pictures of thin models experience more depression‚stress‚guilt‚shame‚insecurity and body dissatisfaction than

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    Everyone experiences a moment in their life that defines who they are. Your experiences are what make you unique. For me‚ this moment happened only a few years ago. My continual drive for perfection and determination to succeed became evident all within the same day. On that particular day I learned just how relentless I was in my ability to practice‚ how to keep a good composure through difficult situations‚ and how my continual strive to stay focused would lead to success. The many hours of practice

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    Doryphoros a Greek sculpture by Polykleitos in 450 BC‚ which made an invaluable contribution to the pursuit of perfection in the sculpted human form. The Greek Classical Period (480-323 B.C) produced human sculptures known for their freedom of movement‚ expression and celebration of man’s independent being. It was in the Early and High Classical periods that sculptors strove to achieve perfection of the human form. One major reason touted for this revival of a desire to achieve more realism in the human

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    Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a horror story revolving around Victor Frankenstein’s obsession for success and science. Born out of great scientific knowledge and months of ardent dedication‚ the Creature should have been the pride of his creator‚ Frankenstein. However‚ Frankenstein is blinded by a scientific education; his ignorance of moral implications allows him to pursuit a god-like figure carelessly creating life. Unable to face his consequences‚ Frankenstein rushes away horrified from his

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    In ‘’A Healthy Obsession’’ by Colin Palmer‚his argument is not true because some people can be too obsessed with celebrities. A high school sophomore‚Colin Palmer‚believes that being obsessed with celebrities. Colin’s argument is not true because some people can be too obsessed and get out of control. According to King‚ people should not be too obsessed with celebrities because they can be a bad influence. For example‚ King explains that paparazzi will keep following celebrities trying to find them

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    From Obsession to Failure In literature‚ a character’s obsession with key events in their life can lead them to either success or failure. Obsession is defined as an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind. In Robertson Davies novel‚ “Fifth Business”‚ the central character’s intruding thoughts bring him to failure. Throughout the novel‚ it is evident that Dunstan Ramsay’s obsessions are what cause his slow‚ tragic‚ exclusion from society

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    Chantall Bernuil Alex Tavares ENC1102-32007 11/04/12 Willy Loman’s Obsession to Accomplish a False Dream Accomplishing a dream or a goal is one of the most important achievements in anybody’s life. In Arthur Miller’s story‚ Death of a Salesman‚ becoming a successful (well liked and wealthy) salesman‚ seems to be the one and only dream that defined the purpose of Willy Loman’s life. In order to accomplish his lifetime dream‚ Willy should have taken certain aspects into consideration‚ he should

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