Who is rifkin? if you have not done so already, do an internet search to find out something about him. what is his profession? what does he usually write about? does everybody agree with him? do the facts you find about his life, his credentials, and his interests make him more credible to you? less credible?

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?

Compare and contrast the merits and drawbacks of at least two of the scholarly approaches to literature described in this unit. be sure to mention at least one advantage that each approach has over the other. use one of the readings from this unit in your comparison. your answer should be at least 250 words.

Which members of the press did nixon say have been the hardest on him? a. the television news agencies. b. newspapers c. tabloids d. public radio !