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Antigone - A New Look at an Old ClassicIn ancient Greece, theater was the most common form of entertainment for people from walks of life. Often, they explored controversial themes and ideas that were popular topics of discussion in Grecian society. Antigone, a work by Sophocles, discussed the importance of gender in ancient Greece and explored the importance of androcentrism. In his work, Antigone, Sophocles enriches his audience's previous knowledge of the Oedipus trilogy by introducing characterization and structure in order to prove themes of cultural relevance. Through the exploration of Sophocles' development and thematic structure, audience engagement is enriched through a new perspective on the old tale. The role of women in society was a very popular and controversial topic in ancient Grecian society. Woman were not given the liberties, respect, or freedom allotted to the men. They were expected to cook, clean, and bear children, unless they were an oracle of delphi or a woman of high stature.Sophocles uses Greek i |
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Oedipus the King - Oedipus and CreonIt is stereotypical that protagonists from ancient Greek tragedies make mistakes based on their behaviors or decisions, often suffering the consequences. The punishments can be either physical or mental, or both. The purpose of the punishments, ultimately, is to cause the protagonists to feel guilt or remorse. For instance, the King of Oedipus from the famous tragedy plays "Oedipus Rex,"" retold by John Bennett and Moira Kerr, and the King of Creon from the plays "Antigone ", are examples of how heroes can suffer from different degrees of remorse due to the consequences they have received. It is obvious that Oedipus exhibits a higher degree of remorse, not only through the suffering of his relatives and severe physical punishments, but his action of avoiding the tragedy and abandoning his power in order to search for the "mental peace " before and after. To begin with, Oedipus's reaction to the devastating tragedy is more severe, and shows more remorse. On his way to the City of Thebe |
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Creating a Global, Virtual Work TeamTo state a cliche', it's seems that the world is getting smaller. As science and technology continue to make unprecedented advancements toward perfecting one primary system of global communication, we're now able to connect anywhere on earth with record speed and ease. Not only has this shaped our personal lives, but it has also had a dramatic impact on the marketplace and how we conduct business. Now, in order to succeed, one must embrace the changes inspired by this transition into a global economy and utilize the tools available to make any organization a success. One way to do this is to incorporate the use of virtual teams. Research shows that "new developments in the use of computer and Internet-based communication enable organizations to globalize and benefit from their culturally diverse and geographically dispersed workforce"" (Erez, Lisak, Harush, Glikson, Nouri, & Shokef, 2013, p. 331). However, in addition to the advantages accompanying the changes in a global and virtual w |
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Meteorology and Distance VisibilityIn meteorology, visibility is a measure of the distance at which an object or light can be clearly discerned. It is reported within surface weather observations and METAR code either in meters or statute miles, depending upon the country. Visibility affects all forms of traffic: roads, sailing and aviation. Meteorological visibility refers to transparency of air: in dark, meteorological visibility is still the same as in daylight for the same air. ICAO Annex 3 Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation contains the following definitions and note: a) the greatest distance at which a black object of suitable dimensions, situated near the ground, can be seen and recognized when observed against a bright background; b) The greatest distance at which lights of 1,000 candelas can be seen and identified against an unlit background. The two distances have different values in air of a given extinction coefficient, and the latter b) varies with the background illumination. The former a) is represented by the meteorological optical ran |
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Meeting at Night by Robert BrowningObjective I. Describe the lover's journey at night to meet his beloved. Response Robert Browning's poem "Meeting at Night" is essentially a narrative of a man who is journeying to meet his lover secretly at night. One by one, the poet briefly describes his surroundings as he passes by them. At the beginning of the poem the lover advances towards his destination by undertaking a strenuous journey over the ˜grey sea' and ˜black land'. He begins his journey towards his beloved by sailing in a boat in the grey sea that is lighted by the moon. The landscape looks black as it indicates the gloomy night. The yellow moon that looks low and large is rising as a gleam of hope.The speaker awakens the sea as he travels.He is so in love that he feels the lively waves around him are eager and excited as they leap like fiery rings. His restlessness and eagerness to see his beloved is suggested in the phrase ˜quench i |
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Amazon.com - Current Market Conditions Competitive AnalysisFounded 20 years ago in July 1994, Amazon is now a Fortune 500 company, ranking number 35 (Fortune, 2014). Their mission is "to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover anything they want to buy online"" (Amazon.com, 2013). They sell a variety of products ranging from books, movies, games, clothing, sporting goods, and health & beauty products. Amazon's most recent addition is, the Fire TV. In 2007, Amazon came out with the first Kindle and has since expanded their selections to offer like Fire, Paperwhite, HD, and HDX. Prime membership is offered for an annual fee for customers to receive discounts on shipping, stream free music and watch instant videos. Recently, Amazon announced their smartphone, called Amazon Fire Phone. The most notable feature of the Fire Phone is its 3-D like display. Amazon's smartphone prices are comparable to those smartphones already in the market. Much like Apple, when it first hit the market, the Fire Phone will be an A |
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An American Turning Point - The Battle of GettysburgThe same passion that built the United States of America ended up ripping it apart. A minor skirmish that started by accident, exploded into the deadliest battle ever fought on U.S. soil. Two American armies face-off in a small Pennsylvania farm town, Gettysburg, in what is the bloodiest and arguably the most famous battle of the Civil War. The battle lasted three days, July 1st through 3rd of 1863 and resulted in more than 50,000 casualties. The town of Gettysburg was not the ideal place for such a massive battle to take place for many reasons. Though the Civil War went on for two more years, the Battle of Gettysburg was the tipping point of the war. These three days would end up changing the United States of America forever. Two years after the start of the Civil War, the Confederate army were invading the north. One mile west of Gettysburg, rebel scouting troops encountered Union resistance and a smaller fight escalated out of control. This encounter was the battle at the Western |
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Lights, Camera, Action! - Visual and Auditory Elements in MoviesLighting, color, edits, sound effects and camera movement are some of the primary tools a filmmaker uses to effectively tell a story. The short film titled ten minutes directed by Ahmed Imamovic in 2002 is a great example of how using these tools can tell a powerful story. "Ten Minutes" is a short film showing the difference ten minutes can make for two different people. The film begins with the introduction of a tourist as we follow him through his journey in Italy. We can tell he is a tourist and not a resident through scenes of him asking for direction and carrying a map. We also get a glimpse into the busy lifestyles of the Italians around him. As we follow the tourist he finds a camera shop and stops in to ask the clerk about the 10 minute film development. As the film continues, we follow Memo and his family through regular interactions of the day between children and their mother. We follow Memo out to the street to fetch a pail of water and bread where he runs into old friend |
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Overview and Mission of Ateck PCAtek PC, founded in 1984, has grown to become a mid-sized U.S PC maker, with 2100 employees and $1.9m revenues in 2006. With the transition of PC industry from a growth market to that of a maturing market, AtekPC was experiencing tremendous cost pressure and changing management urgency. In order to positioning the organization for the future, John Strider, CIO for Atek PC, had strong convictions that the PMO-light model was the way to go. PMO issues involved at Atek PC included defining the PMO's purpose, mission, structure and governance. The most challenging was how to successfully implement it in what appeared to be a resistant culture. John Strider believed that the PMO had to become a part of Ateck PC culture. The best way would be moving slowly, cautiously with small changes over a long period of time so as not to violate Ateck PC's culture. Mission Establish a PMO and to prove its value and make stakeholders realize the benefits derived from consistent project practices. The |
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The Difficult Choice: Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)The decision to initiate a "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) form is a difficult and personal choice for many individuals. Life changing events can happen to an individual at any time. This can be a challenging time for families and medical staff. Initiating a DNR is one way to ensure than an individual's personal wishes are met concerning life sustaining procedures. DNR's ensure that family members and medical staff honor an individual's wishes should such an event occur. Many times honoring an individual's wishes to initiate DNR are challenging for medical professionals, infringing on professional objective to save lives. Although this choice may prove a difficult one, patients have the right to make personal choices concerning health care decisions, and the advance directive of DNR in the event of medical incapacity. DNR's specify that an individual does not wish to be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. DNR regulations vary by state and by hospital. Florida state |
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Christabel by Samuel Taylor ColeridgeOn a literal level, "Christabel," by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, is a tale of the chaste heroine who unwittingly brings peril into her home in the guise of the beautiful and mysterious stranger, a story not unlike many other supernatural tales of the era. Coleridge's work, however, progresses beyond the standard horror story as is revealed through the interpretation of the abundant symbols and unconscious material of the poem, both of which disguise many underlying conflicts and fears. These conflicts and fears find a voice in the relationship which develops between the Perilous Lady of the tale, Geraldine, and the heroine, Christabel. The key to understanding the complex undercurrents of the poem is to realize that this relationship is the fountainhead of all the conflicts in the work. In "Christabel," the most common of symbols, the archetype, is the key to expose the underlying conflicts of the poem. That archetype is the anima figure who is portrayed by both the Perilous Lady figure o |
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Kenzaburo Oe - Ambassador of Japanese CultureKenzaburo Oe opened the eyes of the world by telling them about the Japanese culture through many different novels and novellas. Even though Oe was raised during a war, he still managed to write books such as "Nip the Buds," and "Shoot the Kids" that explained to the world the Japanese's side of the story which caused people to think more and realize the tragedies right underneath them. Born January 31st, 1935 in Ose, a remote mountain village on the smallest of Japan's major islands, Kenzaburo Oe was only 6-years-old when the United States declared war on Japan after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor (Shelton, Sonya par.2). Raised by his mother, Koseki Oe, and his father, Kotaro Oe, Oe was brought up with a love for literature and art. While Oe was going through elementary school he was taught to obey the emperor with undying loyalty, but he always found this idea strange and never fully cooperated. Oe was only 9-years-old when his father and grandmother both passed away, his father died figh |
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Adipose Tissue Mitochondria - Functionally ThermogenicStudying the process of thermogenesis in beige adipose tissue compared to that of normal brown adipose tissue is important because thermogenesis is a process where heat is produced in warm-blooded mammals. The issue of thermogenesis in beige or brown adipose tissue is inherently relevant to humans because this process aids in keeping the human body warm and in the assistance of weight loss. In the human body there are two different types of thermogenesis including shivering and nonshivering thermogenesis. In shivering thermogenesis ATP is converted into energy, which consequently gives off heat. Most relevant to the study is non-shivering thermogenesis. Non-shivering thermogenesis occurs within the brown adipose tissue. This method of thermogenesis uses the protein UCP1 to move electrons down the mitochondrial gradient and give off heat in the form of energy created from ATP (Cheng et al, 2013). UCP1 is the uncoupling protein often found in brown adipose tissue used in non-shivering t |
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Holistic Medicine in the Commercial Medical SystemThroughout history, people of many cultures have utilized remedies and practices of healing that are now referred to as alternative medicine. Alternative medicine encompasses many aspects of philosophies, approaches and therapies of healing. Generally alternative medicine treatments are out of the mainstream practice of allopathic medicine. According to MedTerm dictionary, allopathic medicine is recognized as the treatment of disease through medicine and conventional forms of treatment. The use of alternative remedies and allopathic remedies is referred to as complementary medicine. Integrating alternative treatments into patients' plan of care makes for more complete benefits for the patient; therefore, being less damaging to the body, focusing on the patient as a whole, and helping to save money. Many people disbelieve holistic remedies and the positive impact it has on patient's health. Their argument is that there is not enough scientific support to prove that the remedies work. An |
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Cinderella Man and the Great DepressionDuring the Great Depression, life for many Americans was difficult. Everyday families faced hardships and new challenges. Many men did as much as they could to provide shelter and at least one meal for their families. One of these men was named Jim Braddock, who became a famous and loved, professional boxer and is who the movie "Cinderella Man" is based on. There are many significant events that happen in Jim Braddock's life. When Jim's boxing license was resigned, that led him to seek out work with an injured hand. Working with an injured hand almost made Jim lose the day job he was working in. Jim's manager gets him a fight even though his license is resigned. The day before his fight Jim gives up his meal to give to his daughter who is hungry. In the end of the film "Cinderella Man," Jim ends up winning his fight against Max Baer, which is the most significant event in his life. Jim is trying to provide for a family after he lost his license during the Great Depression. At the clima |
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Life, Logic and ReasonActor and diplomat, Sidney Poitier said, "If you apply logic and reason to this career of mine, you're not going to get very far. You simply won't. The journey has been incredible from its beginning. So much of life, it seems to me, is determined by pure randomness"." Poitier became the first black person to win the Best Actor Academy Award for his role in the 1963 movie, "Lilies of the Field." He also directed the several films, many of which were credited for being "spontaneous and different," the most successful being the Richard Pryor-Gene Wilder comedy "Stir Crazy," which for years was the highest grossing film directed by a person of African descent. Poitier's views on the application of logic is parallel to that of Andre Gide that "Life escapes logic, and everything built on logic is artificial and limited". Sidney Poitier also writes that if he had always used the way of logic he would have never achieved half the things he has in his lifetime. Of course this is debatable. That |
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Ancient Greek Literature - Questions and ResponsesQuestion 1. What is your impression of Achilles? Response I feel as if Achilles is very loyal to all the people associated in his life, especially his best friend Patroclus. Achilles' loyalty to his best friend shows how much he actually cared about him once he was deceased due to his great sorrow in his weeping. Achilles also stated "if destiny like his awaits me, I shall rest when I have fallen " meaning he doesn't care about whatever happens to him in the battle with Hector, but just as long as he shows his participation and grief. When Hector and Achilles faced each other he had great determination into killing his foe in spite of his best friend, twirling his shaft twice at Hector killing him. Achilles seems to be sensitive once Priam brings up his father, then his mood changes and sadness fills the room. Overall, Achilles seems to have much love between his companions. Question 2. In your opinion, does Achilles' loyalty to his friend Patroclus justify the way he treats Hector? |
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Retaining Traditional Industry in a Globalized WorldPrior to the industrial revolution in the century of late eighteenth and early nineteenth which set fire to the capital-based form of production, there was the period when production predominantly relied on man's hand and primary working forces were man labour. During such period, agricultural and industrial activities were not clearly differentiated (Koga, 1968) and many people not only worked in farming but they also generated extra business to get extra earnings while utilising spare labour after farming hours (Hunter, 2008). According to a report from ILO (1955) cited by Koga (1968), the definition for "traditional industry "insists on craftsman's skill with the absence of machines and therefore can be divided into two types as rural and urban as cited by Koga (1968). In rural areas, traditional industries are usually seasonal extra gain while in urban, they take place as nearly full-time (Koga, 1968). However, this use of defining "traditional industry " fails to explain about suc |
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A Dimensional Approach to Depression and AnxietyThe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) 4 system is based on the non-Kraepelinian model where disorders are seen as independent from one another. Categories of mental disorders are based on observable, phenotypic features rather than etiologies and neurobiological factors (Brown & Barlow, 2009; Watson, 2005). The DSMs categorical approach to disorders brings up questions about the validity of these categories. In the DSM 4, psychopathology is organized into general diagnostic classes of specific disorders and diagnostic subtypes. This type of classification of disorders has been used in numerous editions of the DSM. Researchers have recognized the limitations in using the categorical approach. Researchers started focussing on incorporating a dimensional system for assessing psychopathology in 2005. (McGlinchey & Zimmerman, 2007).There is not enough data that supports the non-Kraepelinian, categorical approach of mood and anxiety disorders. However, we have enoug |
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The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence"The Stone Angel," by Margaret Laurence, is a novel written through the eyes of Hagar, the ninety year old protagonist who battles with a constant fear of being forgotten in her remaining years of life. The struggles that Hagar has provides an insightful first-person narrative of the what and how it might feel like to grow old. Hagar's first-born son Marvin, almost solely dedicates himself to being responsible of taking care of his mother in her time of need. However, Hagar's impressive age comes with health complications and mental deterioration, resulting in her becoming increasingly dependent, which greatly affects her immediate family and their standard of life. With great care, Laurence accurately portrays the physical, mental and social complications within the family as the individuals try to hold to their responsibilities in caring for their elders. Over time, Hagar's grandchildren, Steven and Christina, transition from a state of happiness, to tolerance, and finally indifferen |
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Cultural Impacts of the American Automobile: 1946-1974"The fact is that the automobile has become hypnotic...the opium of the American people." - Fortune Magazine Table of Contents Introduction The Rise of the Automobile The Styling Redesign The Role of Attainable Pricing for the Masses The Emerging American Obsession The Impact on the Nuclear Family Redefining the American Teenager The Rise of the Hot Rod Culture The Rise of the Excess Culture Baby Boomers and Redesign Converting from Chrome to Muscle The Automobile as Identity Downfall and Decline Conclusion Bibliography Introduction With the end of World War II, the United States returned to a different life and culture than the one it had left behind at the start of the war. The United States had gone to war with 70 percent of the American people falling below the category of earnings poverty. "After the war, the change in American society was dramatic and quick. As rationing had ended, the percentage of Americans living below the poverty line fell dramatically and sold |
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Margaret Thatcher and the Thatcher Revolution MythQuestion The Thatcher Revolution is a myth. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Response The relative failure of consensus that brought Margaret Thatcher into power in 1979 indisputably changed the face of Great Britain. Ten years after her election as Prime Minister, denationalisation and the state's position had changed. The quick reestablishment of its role shifted from a strong belief in collectivism brought by the war, to an increasing devotion to individualism. The "Big Government," from the years 1945 to her election in 1979, faded away, and the diminution of the trade unions' role as the Fifth Establishment' disappeared. However, these drastic changes cannot solely be attributed to an individual and primarily sprung from the gradual recognition that the political consensus had caused Britain to decline under Callaghan. The "Thatcher Revolution" can, therefore, not be discarded as a myth; however, the ideas she managed to put into place were not entirely new. The |
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The Cognitive Systems of AttentionThe cognitive systems of attention can only process a fraction of available inputs and evolutionary advantage comes from perceiving what is most relevant in an environment. Accordingly, pre-attentive processing is a phase of perception in which the inputs that ultimately receive the full analysis of attention are automatically selected, based on relevance, from the wider field of information (Van der Heijden, 1996). In this area there are competing views regarding the extent to which emotionally charged stimuli, such as an angry face, can be processed preattentively. Some research has taken the view that emotionally charged stimuli are given high preference by perceptual systems to the extent that they can be processed rapidly, automatically and pre-attentively in their entirety (Pessoa & Adolphs, 2010). Neurologically, a specialized sub-cortical path of information processing that is direct to the amygdala has been proposed, perhaps as an adaptation driven by the survival value inherent in perceiving emotional stimuli such as threatening facial expressions (LeDoux, 2003). In one research exam |
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Finding a Job After CollegeRobert Edwards graduated from university in 2008, shortly before his 23 rd birthday. He had obtained a 2.1 bachelor's degree in Economics, followed by a master's degree in Management, and he decided that he would like to become an accountant. He applied to all of the large accounting firms with offices in London, and some of the smaller ones, and eventually received a job offer from RSVP, "one of the largest and most prestigious firms of accountants in the country." In common with many large accounting consultancy companies, RSVP targeted careers fairs at a number of reputable universities with a view to recruiting a set number of promising graduates and postgraduates who could be nurtured and moulded to fit the organisation's perceived future needs. The package deal was, on the face of it, quite a simple one. Robert and the other recruits would be employed on a well-paid but relatively lowly grade for a period of three years. During this time he would be sponsored to train for, |
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The Mursi People of the Omo ValleyThe Omo Valley is one of the most extraordinary places on earth. The diverse culture and animals that reside in the renowned region are fascinating subjects to study and explore. There are over two-hundred thousand tribal people that inhabit the lower Omo Valley. Among those two-hundred thousand people, ten-thousand of them belong to the Mursi tribe. Due to the delicate balance of the lower Omo Valley, the Mursi people are able to successfully use three different cultivation methods. In the lower Omo Valley, there is a great, permanent river, outlined by a thick forest that runs vertically down the valley. The valley, which can range from a dry or moist savanna in the north to grassland in the south, offers an extensive range of subsistence in that unique region. One of the more unique techniques they use is the flood retreat cultivation. Flood retreat cultivation is when the river floods and slowly leaves behind rich silt that the Mursi tribe uses to cultivate. Also, the Mursi people |
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