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Tokelauan Culture - Alive and WellTo understand the diminishing language and culture of the Diasporas people of Tokelau, one must understand the history of this island group. Over 3,000 miles south of Hawaii lay the island group of Tokelau. It consists of Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaoka. According to Historian Betty Ickes, Tokelau traditionally included the Swains Islands or Olohega before becoming a territory of American Samoa in 1925 (Ickes 3). In the mid 1860's, along with other islands around the Pacific, the people of Tokelau were taken from their islands to become labor workers in Peru and at the same time, missionaries from the Protestant and Catholic churches arrived to spread their faith (Glenn 9). Much of these missionaries were recruited from Samoa to help overcome the language barrier, as it was presumed that it was similar (Glenn 9-10). The Tokelauan language had been exclusively oral, while Samoan was used as the written language (Hovdhaugen 54). Due to the dwindling resources from natural causes in the mid twentieth century, the government encouraged its people to migrat |
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Apple's iPhone 3G and the App StoreIn July of 2008, Apple released the iPhone 3G, which CEO Steve Jobs described as, "twice as fast, at half the price" in comparison to its iPhone predecessor. With the new iPhone, came Apple's App Store, a one stop shop for hundreds of applications a user can add to their phone to increase functionality. Apple became the #1 power player in the smartphone game, boasting an impressive 500 applications available for download upon its release (iPhone 3G on Sale Tomorrow. Apple Press Release. 2008. Web. 10 Jul. 2008.), while mobile applications across the board were still in their infancy stage. The prospect of millions of dollars generated in application sales made the App Store a very profitable selling point. In 2009 Apple aired it's popular "There's an app for that" commercial to promote |
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The Bystander EffectResearch on the bystander effect has produced a great number of studies showing that the presence of other people in a critical situation reduces the likelihood that an individual will help. Two major factors that contribute to the bystander effect involve diffusion of responsibility and the need to behave in correct and socially acceptable ways. When other onlookers fail to react, individuals often take this as a signal that a response is not appropriate or not needed. Other research has found that bystanders are less likely to intervene if the situation is ambiguous. This study explores both features as participants find themselves in a potentially critical situation either alone or in groups of three, containing either one or two unresponsive confederates. Social Influence and the Bystander Effect in Emergencies Considerable research has examined reasons behind why people help or fail to help others in need. The bystander effect is an example of a social phenomenon in which the pr |
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Comparing Macbeth and MacduffIn the play "Macbeth," one of Shakespeare's greatest literary works, similar themes are woven throughout the plot of each character's storyline. Macduff and Macbeth are no exception. Even though Macbeth and Macduff share many of the same qualities - bravery, hunger for power, etc. - their distinct differences are revealed as the story progresses. Even though they both commit murder, they do so for very different reasons; Macbeth killed out of greed and selfishness, whereas Macduff killed Macbeth to avenge the deaths of his slaughtered family, as well as to protect his country. Macbeth can be considered a tragic hero. He had many noble qualities as well as human flaws, yet he remained courageous, brave and a good nobleman. Through the play, the audience begins to see Macbeth's flaws take root and grow to the point where most of his positive traits are smoth |
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The Persian Ceiling by Dale ChihulyEarlier this month, I had the opportunity to visit the exhibit, "Chihuly," at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). According to the VMFA, "Dale Chihuly has been an innovative figure in the American glass movement, creating glass on an increasingly epic scale that has astonished and enthralled people all over the world" (Fall, 2012 Magazine). I have seen artisans blowing glass and as a child, my family collected some of these works. But I have never seen glass pieces as large as the ones I saw at VMFA. As I walked from room to room of the Chihuly exhibit, I heard other people exclaim in surprise as we floated through dark rooms where focused light sharply illuminates color-drenched objects of wonder. We all were delighted by the magical quality of the work. The piece, Mille Fiori, which means "a million flowers,"" was like a winter wonderland made of fanciful glass creations. Persian Ceiling reminded me of visits to aquariums where one can walk under fish tanks and watch sea life sw |
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Overview of High Blood PressureAbstract The topic for this paper is about High Blood Pressure. Let's discuss what High Blood Pressure is, The Statistics for the people who suffer from High Blood Pressure or Hypertension, The different treatments for it, how someone can try preventing from getting High Blood Pressure, and how it can affect the body and certain organs. First, let's discuss shortly the History of High Blood Pressure. Rene' Laennec introduced the Stethoscope back in 1896 (citation). After, Scientist scientist NS Korotkoff in 1905 started using the Stethoscope stethoscope to monitor the patient's pulse while the blood pressure cuff was inflated on the patient (citation). This is when High Blood Pressure came to be known as Hypertension. There are several types of heart disease. There are some written below: 1) Heart Attack ( cardiac arrest) 2) High Blood Pressure ( Hypertension) 3) Ischemic Heart Disease ( Hypotension) 4) Heart Rhythm Disorders ( Heart Murmurs) 5) Tachycardia 6) Rheumatic Heart D |
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King Baldwin in Kingdom of HeavenIn the 2005 film, "Kingdom Of Heaven," King Baldwin often cites God as the reason he is in a position of great power. He often prevailed to be the more faith-filled leader, and was confident about talking about his faith; he had genuine faith in God. King Baldwin also consistently portrayed his strong leadership qualities that helped prove him to be not only the more faith filled leader, but also the more respected of the two. These qualities consisted of selflessness and unselfishness, trust in others and God, good judge of character, loyalty, and the fact that he was very wise. The King's rare ability to string the key qualities that make up a very good leader together made a large contribution to his success, along with his reliance and help from God. The first example of how King Baldwin was an effective faith filled leader can be proven through his confidence and refusal to back down to Saladin even though Saladin approaches him with a much larger army than he has. The King even |
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Americans and Plastic SurgeryWhen people hear the term "plastic surgery," they almost immediately think of the negative connotations of that phrase. While it is certainly true that many Americans have had elective plastic surgery, there are far more types of medical procedures that fall under this category than the stereotypical nose jobs or breast enhancements. There are pros and cons to the debate about plastic surgery and its importance in this society. Most of the arguments against plastic surgery focus on the cosmetic aspects of this field and thus overlook some of the real world positive applications. Plastic surgery is overused in this country in terms of people who have unnecessary operations in order to alter their physical appearance to create some perceived ideal or to better match what the media portrays as beautiful. It is definitely true that this branch of plastic surgeries has had negative side effects in this country, coercing young men and women to go under the knife when the procedu |
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Muslims - Past and PresentIn the eighth century, a new Muslim kingdom was established by the Umayyad in Spain. Cordoba, the capital city of the kingdom, became the centre of intellectual life. In this flourishing time, Muslims were known for their love of knowledge and books. Then during the Abbasid era, House of Wisdom was established in Baghdad, where scholars from different parts of the world translated books into Arabic, Greek, Persian and Indian languages. No one can deny that Muslims contributed to various fields of human knowledge. Science, medicine and geography are all thankful to Muslims, who were interested in these studies. Muslim scholars made great changes in math. It was developed by Muslims that was called Algebra. Al-Khwarizmi is the man who stood for the formation of this science. Numbers are written from right to left that shows Muslims' influence on this field. Numbers were created by Muslims, and it was said that shapes of these numbers depend on the numbers of angles. Muslims had great |
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The Immortality of Plato's LoveImmortality of Plato's Love Though Plato died nearly 2500 years ago, the English language still keeps his definition of love in common usage. To keep a relationship "platonic" means to eliminate its romantic aspect, restricting the partners to intellectual stimulation alone. Modern minds may think that this love is not as fertile as heterosexual romantic love and even consider this asexual affection something other than love, as it bears no children. Plato would respond that intellectual association leads to the creation of timeless ideas, and is therefore a greater love than the physical love which creates children. Plato explores and defends his view of love in the Symposium, specifically in the dialogue between Socrates and Diotima (Symposium, 204e 209e). Plato first defines love by examining the lover, then uses this definition to build an abstract function and purpose of love which places intellectual men above childbearing women. Diotima teaches Socrates that the lover of |
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Gregor Samsa in The MetamorphosisFranz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis," presents the story of a Gregor Samsa's disturbing transformation into a bug, which strains both the relationships between other characters in the story with Gregor and the relationship Gregor has with himself. Through the characters' actions in light of Gregor Samsa's change, Franz Kafka not only reveals the dynamic symbiosis between a person's need to feel both pleasure and pain, but seems to also use this knowledge in the very construction of this narrative to manipulate his readers. With the narrative written from Gregor's perspective, presenting Gregor's internal narrative and though, the true extent of submission to others that Gregor practices is understood, like how he submits to the suffering at a miserable job, or when we surrenders as a victim to his buggy condition rather than attempting to better his situation. Gregor Samsa is revealed as a masochist from the very beginning of the story. From the first few paragraphs of "The Metamorphosi |
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Reproductive Endocrinology1. INTRODUCTION 2. NEUROENDOCRINE CONTROL OF REPRODUCTION 3. HYPOTHALAMIC-HYPOPHYSEAL CIRCULATION 4. THE HYPOTHALAMUS AND GnRH SECRETION 5. PHYSIOLOGY OF GONADOTROPIN SURGE 6. CONTROL OF GnRH PULSES 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE FSH AND LH SIGNAL 8 GnRH AGONISTS AND ANTAGONISTS 9. PHYSIOLOGY OF OVARIAN CYCLE 10. THE PINEAL GLAND 11. PUBERTY: ENDOCRINAL CHANGES. 12.REGULATION OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE 13. THE TWO-CELL, TWO-GONADOTROPIN SYSTEM 14. PHYSIOLOGY OF OVULATION 15.CORPUS LUTEAL FUNCTION 16. DISORDER OF THE FEMALE REPRODUCTION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION The ovulatory cycle is governed by an elaborate neuroendocrine system involving the brain, adenohypophysis and ovaries and is regulated by complex feedback systems. Internal & external environmental cues are relayed by synaptic transmis sion to hypothalamic neurons t |
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Design Scope and ManagementIdentification of Functional Areas of the Organization Functional areas of a Hubless motorbike wheel are presented into the spider diagram (Fig 1.) below and they are used in a business industry for presenting an overview of the process of manufacturing, the cost and the relation with customers. The functional areas are usually used for setting objectives into the business in order to increase the efficiency in any department. An increased efficiency leads to bigger sales which results into bigger profits. Even though each department has its specific tasks for achieving the goals set, they have to be connected into each other in order to run the business properly as it is shown below: Marketing Marketing is the management process responsible for identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer requirements profitably. The process includes ideas, the brand, the market research, the design and print process, the effectiveness of the process and looking into customer requirements. F |
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Articles of the Confederation - Three Sample EssaysSample Essay 2 Some historians consider the confederation period of American history, from 1781 to 1789, the most critical era in the nation's development. Having rebelled against royal authority, the collection of American colonies, now become a collection of American states, had to develop a new government. This government was the Articles of Confederation, a basic constitution, which was ratified by all the states in 1781 before the Revolutionary War ended. But from their conception in 1781 to their abandonment in 1789, the Articles were totally inadequate, providing the U.S. with an ineffective government. Perhaps the greatest contribution the Articles made was to show the people that a strong central government was needed. In basic structure, the Articles of Confederation were relatively simple. Since US statesmen had little trust in the arbitrary judges and monarchs of Britain, the Articles provided for no judicial or executive branch. The body of government was the Congress, c |
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Violence in the LGBT CommunityAccording to Bandyopadhyay and Omar (2010), dating violence is any emotional, psychological, physical, and/or sexual act that is abusive in nature. This abusive behavior can be used, with or without intention or understanding, in a dating relationship that involves at least one teen. Acts of self-defense are not included in this definition. Dating violence can occur as one discrete event or present as a pattern of behavior that occurs over the course of the relationship. Dating violence can occur as early as the first date, so it's imperative that all teenagers - straight, bi, lesbian, gay or transexual - to understand the characteristics of who is, or could become, a violent companion. Gallopin and Leigh (2009) reported that lesbian, gay, and bisexual teens are at increased risk for teen dating violence. Approximately 50% of lesbian and gay youth report experiencing some form of dating violence. Bisexual youth appear to experience higher rates of interpersonal violence than gay and |
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Vladimir PutinVladimir Putin recently began his third term as President of Russia, and with a skyrocketing approval rating of over 60% obviously won over most of the Russian community, showing a . Niccolo Machiavelli, writer of The Prince, categorizes a prince through their capability to bend and change the laws to his advantage, their ability to instill fear through cruelty treatment towards their people, and their aptitude for maintaining the state. These three major characteristics can only prove the fact that Putin is a modern day Machiavelli. Although Putin may play the generous and kind President to the people of his nation, there are many documented accounts of his ability to bend and change the laws to his advantage. It is apparent how "generous and kind" Putin is through Leon Aron's article "How Putin Does It"." Many people would view the releases and pardons of the two women from the band "Pussy-Riot" as a charitable act, but Aron's article puts forward the idea that these pardons were |
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The Great Tactician: OdysseusIn "The Iliad," the character Odysseus is one of many Achaean commanders that led the Achaean troops into battle with the Trojan army. Despite not appearing in many scenes, Odysseus plays an essential role for the Achaeans. Odysseus characterized as a wise intellectual; in fact, it is stressed every time his name appears. He is greatly respected by the entire army of Achaeans due to his experience and knowledge, which he uses for the well being of the army. The great tactician speaks with intelligence just as he acts with intelligence. This suggests that Odysseus' words are directly related to and explain his actions throughout the poem. The combination of both his words and actions are what makes him an incredible warrior. In Book 10, Odysseus is persuading the men to take initiative and begin their raid on the Trojans while there is still time, "Let's move out. The night is well on its way/and daybreak's near. The stars go wheeling by/the full of the dark is gone" "(Iliad 10. 293-29 |
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Overview of Prison SecurityThe closed security facility is surrounded by double layered fencing with razor sharp wire and several guard towers scatter across the campus. Inmates can leave the cells to work or to get exercise in the yard. All of these physical aspects of the prison are designed to keep inmates secure in the prison while keeping the staff members safe. Through analyzing the physical structure any possible weaknesses can be uncovered and corrected. While the physical structure is essential to the detainment of the prisoner operational aspects of the prison are also extremely important. The next priority would involve conducting a complete analysis on the operational processes within the prison. This would include the procedures used to secure the prisoners as well as the effectiveness of the prison staff. This is also known as the internal security. Even |
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Whole Market Foods and Genetically Modified Foods"Whole Foods Market" recently released a blog article stating that they do, in fact, carry genetically modified foods in their stores. GMOs are genetically modified foods. Genetically modified foods are foods that are genetically engineered and are modified in order to exhibit a desired trait. GMOs are portrayed as environmentally responsible, and an easy way for farmers to feed a growing population. There is much controversy about a store like whole foods selling a genetically modified food because the main aspect of their marketing scheme is that they sell food that are never artificial. The store justified selling unlabeled GMOs by saying that every store does it, and that what they did was not necessarily wrong. The truth is that Whole Foods does indeed engag |
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Sex Offender RegistryAmerica has strict laws which protect our citizens from predators; sex offender registries are an illustration of just that. Some argue that registries are a good way to protect the community and solve problems created by offenders reentering society. For example, many think the registry protects people from predators because people know where the predators are. On the other hand, some people believe that community notification has little, if any, impact on the likelihood that a convicted sex criminal will strike again. They believe it even hinders their ability to rejoin society without the chance of reoffending. Although sex offender registries are meant to help keep predators away and aid with their reintegration into society, the usage of such lists is unlawful and promotes discrimination. We should reform said registries so these offenders can successfully rejoin society. Since the early 1990's, sex offenders have had to register on the national sex offender registry list so that |
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Success, Failure and the French RevolutionSuccess is measured in failure, and during the French Revolution, France experienced many failures. Throughout the revolution, France was able to achieve some of their original goals; the government went through several changes, the people were given a voice, and ordered was restored. Therefore, the revolution was indeed successful, the people set out to change France, and that's exactly what they did. By the end of the revolution, France had transformed completely, a lot of people benefited from the new swing of direction and the newly found freedom. When the revolution began France was originally a monarchy ruled by Louis XVI, which many people had qualms about. Louie, among other things, was quite the tyrant, stressing taxes and failing to complete his imperial goals as king, so much so, that France was literally yanked out his control. Once France said good |
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McDonald's: Proper Drive-Thru ProceduresCritical Service Standards Fast Order Taking Order taker response time: 10 seconds or less The time from when the car wheels stop at the order taking point until the time the customer is greeted. Total Cashier Time 15 seconds or less. The time from when the car wheels stop at the cashier window to the time the change is given and the customer is directed to the present window. Here are the procedures when order taking to provide the best service: ORDER TAKER 1. Greet the customer - greet the customer as soon as the vehicle stops at the COD. - all greetings should be short, sharp and delivered in an enthusiastic and friendly tone of voice. - greetings should always include two-parts. Examples include: "Hi, what can I get for you today?‟ and "Hello, may I take your order?‟ 2. Take the order - Allow the customer to give their order. Listen carefully; do not interrupt the customer while they are speaking. - If you need to clarify an order, ask questions |
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Study Notes on Marriage - Past and PresentStudy Questions 1. What were the historical functions of marriage outlined in the article? How have these functions changed through the years? 2. Describe the different gender roles and power relations between men and women in marriage. 3. What does it mean to say that marriage is a "patriarchal institution"? Issues facing women in marriage historically – in the "Western world" Marriage as necessary for economic survival Women seen as biologically, intellectually, morally inferior to men Historically a patriarchal institution Wives were seen as "chattel" or property. Rape was simply "Property damage" Domestic/patriarchal violence condoned Sexual assault within a marriage legal until 1983 in Canada Subservient, infantile role for women Little financial control or power Difficult or not possible to own property, open a bank account Barriers to education, employment Gender Roles in Marriage Gender: the soci |
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The Aftermath of Hurricane KatrinaOn the morning of August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast, destroying much of what was in its path from the state of Louisiana all the way to the state of Florida. The storm itself did a great deal of damage, but the greatest catastrophe was during the aftermath in the city of New Orleans. For years (people) feared that one day a hurricane would drown the city with its storm surge and Katrina brought this fear to a reality. Due to inadequate repair, maintenance failure, incompletion, and inaccurate engineering designs, the levee breaches led to massive flooding (Hurricane Katrina). New Orleans is located in one of the lowest spots in the U.S. and although half of the city lies above sea level, its average elevation is six feet below sea level; it's completely surrounded by water (Hurricane Katrina). It's bordered by the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain. The river and lake ultimately feed into the Gulf of Mexico, which lies approximately 100 miles fro |
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The World is Too Much with Us by William WordsworthWilliam Wordsworth was best known for his romantic poetry and played a key role in launching the Romantic Age of English literature. Although this ballad may not whisper expressions of endearment, it is still no exception and only the rhetoric is more subtle than his typical works. The sonnet, "The World is Too Much with Us,"" is consumed with a plethora of imagery regarding nature, the senses, feelings, and Paganism. The sonnet is written from a place of trepidation and frustration. The speaker is depressed at humanity's inability to appreciate the things in nature, let alone see them. It is not only humanity's inability to "see" anything in nature that so depresses the speaker, it is also our inability to be moved by it. Such insensibility is, for the speaker of the poem, a sad sight. The poem itself follows the rules of the Italian or Petrarchan sonnet as it contains an octave and a sestet. The poem is an iambic pentameter with the rhyming scheme of ABBA ABBA CDCDCD. While there |
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