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Rescued from Sex Slavery by the Women's Community CenterIt has become evident that our service, Women's Community Center, is experiencing a growth in the number of Asian women using our facility. A review of the case notes has revealed symptoms and histories that would indicate that many of these women may have been trafficked into Australia for the purpose of sex slavery industry. As a social worker, at the Women's Community Centre, there is a need to research issues surrounding this cohort of women and the best practices that may be implemented to support them without causing further risk of harm. I ask that the board of Women's Community Centre support this research. Human trafficking is described by the United Nations (2009) as the acquisition of persons by improper means, either by force, fraud or deception, with the explicit aim of exploiting these persons. World Vision (2012), state that people who are trafficked are placed into many different exploitive situations. These include: commercial sex workers, sex shows, pornography, non-c |
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The Many Benefits of 3D PrintingIn the comparatively short expanse of time humanity has existed, there has been an immense amount of technological innovations. However only limited amounts have been as innovative as 3D printing has the potential to be. There is the prospective for 3D printing to revolutionise aspects of every individual's basic human needs, particularly in regards to physical essentials and intellectual thinking. 3D printing has the potential to change many industries and its particularly exciting to explore the potential the technological development will have on the fashion industry. In my final collection I hope to produce garments that incorporate 3D printing elements whilst producing garments that are still physically sound and intellectually intriguing. Innovations that were once revolutionary for their time, such as the printing press in 1448 (Schuler, 2004) and the assembly line in 1913 (Pbs.org, 1995), stimulated immense escalations in creativity, making products more readily and easily av |
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The Endless Advantages of TechnologyAlmost everyone believes that technology has made life easier and more comfortable and that it has enabled us to perform tasks that we could not do otherwise. A list of the benefits of technology would be very long indeed. However, as with almost everything we human beings have created, technology has a downside. There is, we might say, a dark side to technology. For openers, technology does not necessarily make life simpler; rather, it tends to make life more complicated. For example, nearly every discussion of the "wonderful power of technology to enrich our lives" mentions the cell phone. Certainly, the instant communication brought about by the telephone has been a boon. It was originally a rather simple device that anyone could learn to use in a matter of minutes, and we soon began using phones to make and receive phone calls, usually about matters of some consequence. Recently, however, we have enabled these devices to perform a ridiculous number of irrelevant functions. O |
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My Paradigm for LeadershipOne of my highest priorities is to continue my education and work toward the goal of attaining a leadership role within the MnSCU Office of the Chancellor or an MnSCU system college. The Educational Leadership Higher Education graduate degree program fits well within my priorities and goals, and I believe it will give me the skills and knowledge necessary to advance my career while helping me to learn more about myself and how I deal with various situations. The following essay provides my definition of leadership, and outlines my style and views regarding all aspects of leading an organization, and of organizational behavior. I believe a leader is someone who has the ability to influence, encourage, listen, and nurture. They are able to inspire, stimulate, persuade, shape, and have an effect on others. According to John C. Maxwell in his book Leadership 101, everyone is a leader because everyone influences someone. Not everyone will become a great leader, but everyone can become a be |
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Tsotsi - A Novel by Athol FugardThe disparities between wealth and poverty and the implications for society when so many are robbed of their childhood, is a common theme in films and novels. In the novel "Tsotsi," by Athol Fugard and the film of the same title, directed by Gavin Hood, these themes are present. The plot of "Tsotsi" differs in the film and the novel. However, the basic outline of the plot is about a boy "Tsotsi," who lives in a township outside of Johannesburg. He is given a baby, who he is to look after. The story addresses the redemption of a hardened criminal in a cruel world. The conventions that are used, such as narrative conventions, characterisation and settings have been used in surprising ways by the author and the director. Both the film and novel employ techniques in an unusual way to engage the reader/viewer and portray the theme of redemption. Athol Fugard uses descriptive language in surprising ways in the description of Morris the cripple. The language used to describe Morris makes the readers feel disgusted and unsympathetic towards Morris. Morris is rare |
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Sonny's Blues and A Good Man is Hard to FindFor this paper, I decided to compare and contrast, "Sonny's Blues,"" by James Baldwin and "A Good Man is Hard to Find,"" by Flannery O'Connor. Both stories deal with men learning to deal with their definition of their values and identities. In "Sonny's Blues ", the theme of lightness and darkness are used as symbols to represent the positive and negative events in the protagonist's struggle to find a balance in his life. While in "A Good Man is Hard to Find"," the story revolves around trying to identify and define what a "good man"" as the grandmother in the story uses the term loosely on Red Sammy, a restaurant owner, to the Misfit, who is a criminal murderer. "Sonny's Blues"" tells the tale of the narrator's younger brother, Sonny, who has had a rough past that ranges from selling heroin, spending time in jail, and had difficulty living in his wife's family household. The two brothers turned out so differently as the narrator had become an educated algebra teacher with a family and Sonny had struggled to have a stable life. In the end, the n |
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Defining Act UtilitarianismAct utilitarianism is defined by J.C.C Smart as "...the view that the rightness or wrongness of an action is to be judged by the consequences, good or bad, of the action itself"- or, simply that a person's act is morally right if, and only if, it results in the most happiness of everyone concerned. Compared to rule utilitarianism, act utilitarianism appeals to some as being the more agreeable theory since the alternative option prescribes that everyone must follow given rules that will ultimately result in the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Hence in a rule, utilitarian point of view the choices are limited to a finite number of possibilities due to the constraints of the aforementioned rules. An act utilitarian, however, would reject this idea as they would argue that there are many other possible situations where happiness can be maximized, and that these are neglected by the rigidity of rule utilitarianism. From this point onwards, I will be focusi |
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Concise Overview of The Story of an Hour by Kate ChopinPlot Summary Mrs. Mallard is afflicted with heart trouble and those who know her treat her as if she's a fragile piece of glass. When Mr. Mallard was reportedly killed in a train accident, her sister and a family friend conjures a plan to gently tell Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death. Mrs. Mallard cries her heart out, and then locks herself in her room to be alone. At first, she seems befuddled of some realization that's sinking into her and finally realizes that it's her unconsciously wanted freedom. Even though she and her husband loved each other, and despite the fact that she's truly saddened by his death, she feels absolute and genuine freedom for the first time in her married life. She looks forward to the days ahead instead of not wanting them to come. While Mrs. Mallard is having this brief moment of epiphany, her sister keeps checking on her to see if she's alright. Finally, Mrs. Mallard comes out of her room, newly resolved, and she and her sister start to go downstair |
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Caffeine - Psychological and Performance EffectsIt is estimated that approximately 90 percent of dutch adults drink coffee regularly (Hameleers et al., 2000). Coffee contains caffeine which is known to be a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. The effects of caffeine are mainly caused by an antagonistic action on adenosine receptors. This is due to the increase in levels of many neurotransmitters such as dopamine, acetylcholine and serotonin (fredholm et al., 1999). Many studies have found to that caffeine has a beneficial effect on cognitive performance. It has a positive effect of on performance in terms of vigilance and alertness via acceleration of motor process through central and peripheral mechanisms. Caffeine may therefore play a important part in ones exercise, in order for concentration, time reaction and technical/tactical skills to have a greater effect on both physical and mental performance. The usage of caffeine in studies is not very consistent. There are differences in duration of caffeine abstinence, dose, and manner of administration. In some studies, subjects have to abstain from coffee for just one hour before the experiment, while other studies de |
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The Tumultuous Years of AdolescenceAdolescence can be a difficult time, even under the best of circumstances. Adolescents and young adults are engaged in discovering their own identity while also trying to "fit in" with their peer groups, classmates, and coworkers. The forces that shape these developmental processes have grown increasingly more complex and contradictory in the age of the Internet. Young people are exposed to more media influence than at any time in history, and media messages can and do have significant effects on fashion trends and popular fads among young people. The very nature of peer communication has changed, as the Internet allows young people to make "friends" with a virtually unlimited number of other people. At the same time, studies indicate that young people are spending less time in face-to-face interaction than they are interacting through, or simply absorbing, electronic media. Many of the concerns from adolescence consist of making friends, being well liked, and being |
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A Doll's House - Nora's IndependancePlaywright Henrik Ibsen wrote "A Doll's House" in 1879 as a way to creatively, yet powerfully, make a critique of 19th century society. At the time it was written, the play was considered controversial due to its subject matter; the advocation of women's rights. The play opens with Nora in her house around Christmas time. Nora is talking to her husband Torvald who uses names such as "little squirrel" to address her and reaffirm his dominance. She also meets with an old friend, Mrs. Linde, who is a widow. Nora is miserable because she lives her life serving Torvald. She lives through lies, but her husband perceives her as naive. In reality, she saves his life and proves that women in this era are not helpless. Torvald cannot know that she got a loan for him to get treatment in Italy because that would ruin his manhood. In this era, it would be considered embarrassing for your wife to do anything other than household chores for the family. In the end, the truth of Nora forgi |
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Benito Cereno by Herman MelvilleIn Herman Melville's novella, "Benito Cereno," an American ship captain has a surprising encounter with slavery when he boards a vessel largely occupied by blacks. The captain of the Bachelor's Delight, Amasa Delano, automatically assumes that this ship's captain is Benito Cereno and the black man accompanying him, Babo, is his servant. Throughout his entire experience, he witnesses strange occurrences, but quickly recovers when he sees something that pleases him. "Scarce an uneasiness entered the honest sailor's mind but, by a subsequent spontaneous act of good sense, it was ejected" (25). His optimism is misleading him because little does he know that the ship had actually been taken over by the slaves and the Spanish men, including Benito Cereno, are being held as hostage under Babo's command, which explains his odd encounters with black-on-white assault. While Amasa Delano is a pleasant man and maintains a positive outlook, he is also racist and blind to the rea |
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Overview of Circuit BreakersSection A – Circuit Basics 1. Consider the circuit below which is operated for a total time of 5 minutes and 20 seconds. a. If a constant 750 mA of current flows through the circuit, how many electrons will move through the battery while the circuit is operating? (3 marks) b. What amount of EMF is provided by the battery if 2.16 kJ of energy is supplied to the current? (2 marks) c. What amount of power is dissipated by the light bulb? (2 marks) d. Determine the resistance of the bulb. (1 mark) e. If the wire inside the bulb has a radius of 0.03 mm and is 60 cm long, what material is the wire likely to be made of? f. Explain why the value of ρ for a given material does not remain constant with temperature. (2 marks) 2. Elec has set up the circuit below to take measurements of current around the circuit. a. Indicate where a voltmeter should be placed so that the potenti |
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Pandora - Internet Music and The Freemium ModelInternet music provider, Pandora, has a solid business model which consists of actions that allow the company to operate as a B2C, content provider, e-commerce site. Both the original business plan and the secondary plan in late 2005, supported the consumer market of "enjoying accessible music." In assessing Pandora's two business models you see that most of the originating or base elements stayed the same in each model but some key elements changed. These element changes were major catalysts in leading Pandora through its venture from a company who in late 2005 was faced with major financial issues, to in 2013 the most successful business for subscription to radio service. Pandora coming into the race had a first-mover advantage because they were the first on the music supply scene with an algorithm that puts together a personal radio station based on the consumer's tastes. This algorithm customized the consumers experience by basing its selections not only on the selected ar |
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The Disappearing Ozone LayerOzone Layer The ozone layer refers to a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's UV radiation. It contains high concentrations of ozone (O3) relative to other parts of the atmosphere, although it is still very small relative to other gases in the stratosphere. The ozone layer contains less than ten parts per million of ozone, while the average ozone concentration in Earth's atmosphere as a whole is only about 0.6 parts per million. The ozone layer is mainly found in the lower portion of the stratosphere, from approximately 20 to 30 kilometers above Earth, though the thickness varies seasonally and geographically. The ozone layer was discovered in 1913 by the French physicists Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson. Its properties were explored in detail by the British meteorologist G. M. B. Dobson, who developed a simple spectrophotometer (the Dobson meter) that could be used to measure stratospheric ozone from the ground. Between 1928 and 1958 Dobson establis |
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Poverty and Homelessness in Australia"After 17 years of economic growth, homelessness in Australia remains highly unacceptable" (C.O.A, 2014). Across the country, there are over 100,000 Australians who are considered homeless. Half of these are under 24 years old and 10,000 are children. Although there are some effective programs targeting those who are unfortunately homeless or at the risk of it operating around Australia they are not sufficient in numbers nor do they recognize the lack of affordable housing issues underpinning homelessness. Homelessness is primarily a lack of affordable housing and any attempt to solve the problem must result in adjusting the living wage to a reasonable standard. This essay will examine the causes of homelessness, with a focus on lack of affordable housing which shows that homelessness cannot be prevented without recognising this. Homelessness is the state or condition of having no home especially the state of living in the streets. Indigenous people are disproportionately |
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Is there a fountain of youthQuestion Is there really a "fountain of youth?" Response There are many anti-aging procedures; methods that can be divided into chemical and nonchemical. They are all ways to keep aging at bay. However, one question is always present. How long can it last? Some chemical methods are creams (that contain retinoids), Microdermabrasion, Chemical peeling, Injectable fillers, Retinol creams, Botox, Laser and Pills. Non-chemical methods include Non-Ablative Rejuvenation, Light therapy, Exercise, Massage, Face lift, Mindset and Diet. We will cover one from each category, Botox and Light therapy. Firstly, let us talk about Botox. It was used safely in the United States for decades and was approved by the FDA in December, 19891. Botox is a neurotoxin protein that is called Botulinum toxin Type A, produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Highly toxic in high dosages, minute doses used is safe for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. Botox is a temporary moderate treatment, usuall |
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The Kite Runner - The Relationship of Amir and HassanThe "Kite Runner," by Khaled Hosseini narrates the story of a unique friendship between two young boys named Amir and Hassan. Hassan is the son of Amir and Baba's servant. They share a brother-like friendship, even though most of the brotherly love comes from Hassan's loyal heart while Amir does not fully consider him a friend. Their relationship breaks apart during a kite-flying contest when Amir betrays Hassan and does nothing to help him from getting raped. To avoid feeling miserable, Amir accuses Hassan of robbery, causing Ali and Hassan's departure and a chance to forget his remorseful guilt. Due to the Russian invasion of Afghanistan, Amir and his father Baba immigrate to America leaving everything behind. Years pass and after a poignant phone call from long time friend Rahim Khan, Amir travels back to Afghanistan. Setting out as his main outcome, the rescue of the "Sohrab" the son of his now deceased childhood friend Hassan. The adoption of Sohrab points ou |
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Billy Elliot - Accepting Non-Traditional MasculinityQuestion What are the main ideas of Cooper Thompson's "We Should Reject Traditional Masculinity" and how do they work or not work in the movie/play "Billy Elliot?" Response Cooper Thompson discusses the stereotypical definition of masculinity in his article "We Should Reject Traditional Masculinity." He demonstrates that there are good qualities in both male and females and insists that boys should learn both qualities and combine them properly to form "new masculinity." The author depicts the traditional definitions of masculinity throughout the article and problems associated with it. He goes on to describe "traditional definitions of masculinity include attributes such as independence, pride, resiliency, self-control, and physical strength...These are desirable attributes for boys and girls. But masculinity goes beyond these qualities to stress competitiveness, toughness, aggressiveness, and power." Cooper Thompson believes that violence is the to |
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The Paradigm of Laker NationIn order to understand a social paradigm, we must further examine the history of said paradigm to fully comprehend why the pattern was initially created and still persists. Laker fans have dubbed themselves "Laker Nation" and it's all encompassing; whether you were born in Los Angeles or you're a "bandwagon fan" from Minnesota. Being that Lakers are one of the most successful franchises in the history of the NBA, people tend to view Laker Nation through a microscope with squinted eyes. The traditional perceptions of the paradigm from outsiders consist of entitlements, bandwagoners and flamboyance instead of love for the team and the game. From the outside looking in, a person would seem to agree with these statements at face value. However, without actually experiencing what it is like to be a part of Laker Nation, those statements are just pure ignorant assumptions. Lakers have a long standing success not only in the NBA, but in the BAA and the NBL as well: three championshi |
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Proposal for the Development of an Integrated Health Care SystemIntroduction A medical group composed of 280 physicians that serve over 40 locations has approached the consulting firm for the realization of a computer network for their organization's coordination of care. The group requires the capability to have their information shared throughout their diverse care settings. Connectivity to the network of every terminal is necessary to use Web-based programming on any health care organization's Intranet, and it provides network access to all assigned individuals that need to have access to view and make event reports to a patient's record; it is important to note that Web-based does not mean use of the public Internet as the entire system resides behind local firewalls. Executive Summary Today's health care is made available with the collaboration and association between the different healthcare organizations and providers using their specialized knowledge in a combined effort to provide top-notch healthcare quality, and concurrently offer cost |
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Miller v AlabamaCase Name, Number and Date Miller v. Alabama, 132 S. Ct. 2455, No. 10-9646 (2012) Jackson v. Hobbs, 132 S. Ct. 2455, No. 10-9647 (2012) Parties Miller (defendant, appellant, petitioner) and Alabama (plaintiff, appellee, respondent) Jackson (defendant, appellant, petitioner) and Hobbs (plaintiff, appellee, respondent) Facts After an evening of drinking and drug use, fourteen year old, Evan Miller, along with Colby Smith attacked Cole Cannon with a baseball bat and burned Cannon's trailer while Cannon was still inside. As a result, Cannon died. Initially, Miller's was charged as a juvenile, but his case was removed to adult court, where he was charged with murder in the course of arson. In the companion case, fourteen years olds Kuntrell Jackson, Derrick Shields, and Travis Booker accompanied each other to rob a local movie store in Blytheville, Arkansas. While walking to the store, Jackson discovered that Shields was hiding a shotgun in his coat. Jackson stood outside for most of the |
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Working and the Economic Opportunity ActThe Economic Opportunity Act (EOA) was signed into law on August 20, 1964, by President Lyndon Johnson as part of the War on Poverty. The War on Poverty was to provide the poor" "a hand up and not a handout." The EOA outlined a plan of action through the establishment of a group of programs including work training, work study, community action programs, and the creation of the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) was one of the first community action agencies established in the country. CADC is a private, not-for-profit corporation that was organized in 1965. It has been a trendsetter in developing new programs and has grown steadily throughout the years. One-third of the membership of the CDC's Board of Directors is composed of representatives of local, low- income groups, one-third from the public sector, and the balance from private organizations. The mission of CADC, as adopted by its Board of Directors, is to promote self |
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Australian and Chinese Economies - A ComparisonExecutive Summary The Australian economy is widely regarded as an influential force in the market; in fact, with a GPD of $1.488 trillion (US) as of 2013,1 it is the 12th largest in the world. Australia currently operates as an open, export-oriented, free market economy, a significant contributor to its 2nd place title in the top 10 highly developed nations, with a HDI of 0.938.2 Singapore's economy follows not so far behind, with a GDP of $287.4 billion (US), listed 35th in the world. Similarly, Singapore also operates as an open, export-oriented, free market economy and has a HDI of 0.895, ranked 18th in the world. Despite to their geographical proximity, Australian and Singaporean economies have a number of similarities, although its differences are not to be overlooked. The following report aims to outline the respective countries' economic structure, growth, and levels of employment and unemployment and the governmental influence. Economy Structures Singapore has embraced the id |
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Macbeth and the SupernaturalIn the play "Macbeth," Shakespeare uses elements of the supernatural is a key part of the structure of the plot. Incorporating the mysteries of the mythical provides an incentive for action, an insight into the characters, and plays an important role in how many of they key scenes unfold. Throughout the play, the supernatural is portrayed to the audience in a variety of forms. Some of these forms include ghosts, floating daggers, witches, and prophetic apparitions. Supernatural aspects are a recurring theme in many of the plays written by Shakespeare, Macbeth being one of the most famous. It is thought that the supernatural appeals to the audience's curiosity of the mysterious and thus strengthens their interest in the play. Of all the supernatural phenomenon happenings in Macbeth, the witches and their prophecies seem to be the most prominent. The trio represent Macbeth's evil ambitions, and from their appearance in the |
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