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The Life of a Helpless TeenHello my name is Jacob I grew up in twelve mile Indiana for our family those were bad times we were dirt poor. My dad was trying to make things easier for all of us he worked non-stop. He left for work every morning before I woke up and got home after I was in bed. I didn't really know him all too well till I was 13 years old all I knew was that he was trying to help. My mom started out angry a lot and depressed cause my dad wasn't around a lot that cause relationship problems but I won't go in depth. We moved out of twelve mile and out by skinner chapel I didn't know how I felt about this decision cause i was only 5 years old. After that my mom got a new job so now mom and dad were both working. Neither of them were home a lot just me and my sisters. They often left too see their boyfriends then. I was home alone a lot. A few years later my sisters moved out and got married. My dad started coming home more often I was extremely excited but nervous. I felt as if I was annoying him cause I wanted attention a lot. He started bringing me to work with him cause he had three jobs one was being a landlord. Whenever he |
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Civil Disobedience and the Rights of Islamic WomenCivil Disobedience: Islamic women's rights Some Islamic cultures who have extreme religious practices often promote unequal privileges to women in their particular societies. In Fact, Many women are treated not only as secondary citizens but often regarded irrelevant in these male dominated societies. Women who live in these types of societies could potentially learn from idealists such as Sophocles, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr. about their civil disobedience beliefs. To get to their desired end state: these women must speak up for what they want and what could potentially benefit them in the near future, rally for and discipline their supporters, and last hold non-violent protests. Frankly, there are some female heroes amongst these cultures who've utilized some of these teachings from the visionaries listed above. In those earlier mentioned extremist society's women can grasp through both of the works of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. that to civilly disobey flawlessly you |
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Max Weber and BureaucracyMax Weber's work about bureaucracy, translated into English in 1946, was one of the major contributions that has influenced the literature of public administration. However, Van Riper (1997) argues that the work of Weber on bureaucracy has no influence on American PA until the 1950's. The word bureaucracy is derived from two words; "bureau" and "Kratos." While the word "bureau" refers to the office the Greek suffix "kratia or kratos" means power or rule. Thus we use the word "bureaucracy" to refer to the power of the office (Hummel, 1998, 307). "Bureaucracy" is rule conducted from a desk or office, i.e. by the preparation and dispatch of written documents and electronic ones. Bureaucracy is borrowed by the field of public administration (PA) from the field of sociology. It was borrowed by PA in much a similar way that practices of business were borrowed from the field of business administration and economics. Weber (1946) pres |
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Plato, Socrates: The ApologyPlato wrote the Apology as an account of Socrates' defense speech. However, Socrates had never left any works or written down anything about himself. In addition, Plato wrote the text several years after Socrates' defense, therefore, it might involve some inaccurate descriptions of the historical events. He may even make up some parts of the speech while transcribing Socrates' words. In Apology, Plato potentially expresses the intentions of Socrates at the trial. Through explaining this philosophy, challenging authority and power and waking up people, Plato shows Socrates teaching Athenian people until his last breath rather than try to convince jurymen to survive after the trial. Socrates is never trying to win at the trial. Before stepping in the court, he may have clearly realized the sentence after the trial. Socrates is "already advanced in years and close to death" (Apology, 38d) and he clearly knows that he won't say or do many things that Athenian people "are ac |
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Poem - To An Athlete Dying YoungDeath and fame, what do they have in common? For starters, they have both been in existence since the beginning of mankind. Death and fame are illuminated in the poem To an Athlete Dying Young. The critical approach that embeds this poem the most is historical criticism because young soldiers with their whole future ahead of them were taken to fight in the war. Sadly, many of them came back in caskets. Many of those who did return alive were permanently disabled. The literacy devices related to the critical approach are rhythm, rhyme, figures of speech, and imagery. Its universal appeal is that everyone can identify with the feelings of loss and acknowledgment of a life cut short. Written in 1896 by A.E. Housman, To an Athlete Dying Young is a poem which depicts a young mans fall from his prime to a premature passing. Already well regarded in England shortly after its release, the poem later regained relevancy during World War I due to its correlation with early casualty amongst young |
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Reducing Racial Disparity in the Criminal Justice SystemDescription of the Problem America is the most diverse nation in the world. In this diverse nation one would assume that equality would exist. However it does not, especially in the Criminal Justice System. Racial Disparity in the Criminal Justice System results from the dissimilar treatment of similarly situated people based on race. The history of racial disparity in the Criminal Justice System in the U.S has been longstanding. With this country's shameful past of slavery, the Jim Crow laws, and numerous other racially based injustices, it seems obvious that race plays a factor in many facets of the criminal justice system, such as who is more likely to come in contact with it and who is more likely to be incarcerated. Racist interests trying to create causality between the Civil Rights Movement and an increase in crime is yet another early example of the issue of race being inextricably linked to crime and thus the Criminal Justice System. In earlier times, courtrooms in many ju |
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What You Eat is Your Business by Radley BalkoIn the discussion of obesity in America, one controversial issue has been that fast-food has been causing obesity in America. On one hand, Radley Balko, author of "What You Eat Is Your Business," argues that the government shouldn't have any say so on what people choose to eat no matter how fattening it is to the people. On the other hand David Zinczenko author of "Don't Blame the Eater" contends that it isn't the people fault that there are become obese, but it is the fast food corporation's fault that people are becoming fat due to the small amount of healthy restaurants in big cities. Lastly John H. Banzhaf III author of "Lawsuits Against Fast-Food Restaurants Are an Effective Way to Combat Obesity" argues that although it is the fast food fault that people are becoming obese it is also the people fault that they are becoming obese because they know what they are eating and whether it's healthy or not. My own view is that the government shouldn't decide |
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The Importance of Maintaining PrivacyPrivacy is the term which has many meanings but in a general, it is 'the right to be let alone' (Thomson, 1975, p. 295) that more deeply something is belonged to one, the choice of sharing or not is individualistic decision. Disappointingly, the right of privacy has not an equal understandings in all societies. The concept of sexual activity like gay or lesbian marriage, bigamy, et al. is accused of shameful acts in conservative societies. In these societies, the education system is also prepared to force children to obey rules without releasing them to learn to think. In all consequences, Rand deduces that "Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of his tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men". Thus, Rand defends civilization can help the countries, societies, households and individuals to develop their selves. As the benefits of civilization are seen in many areas, also |
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Redemption in The Kite RunnerEveryone faces personal battles and guilt in lifetime, some can be large and some can be small. For these guilts or faults, people usually seek for redeeming themselves through many different ways. In other words, people who are originally good always do something that makes up for the cause of the guilt. The novel The Kite Runner, which is written by popular Afghan writer Khaled Hosseini, revolves around a center theme of betrayal and redemption. Redemption is the act of being saved from sin, error or evil, which the main character Amir seems to need the most. Although he is considered as a selfish, timid little boy who "won't stand up for himself " (Hosseini 24), he never loses his kindness and the human nature of good. Amir eventually faces and beats up his fears. And he also proves that "there is a way to be good again "(Hosseini 290) if a good person with truly heart and guilt. At the very beginning chapters of the book, Amir tells his first sin of killing her mother when she giv |
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The Mediterranean DietINTRODUCTION The article I chose is about Mediterranean diet and its relationship with lower coronary disease. I chose this article for many reasons: first and foremost, I am a dietetic technician major, so I am heavily invested in studies and articles related to nutrition and diet and its relationship to health. In addition, I am a person with relatives who are originally from the Mediterranean region and therefore have become very familiarized and accustomed to eating Mediterranean foods. That being the case, I am very curious into the literature and research which supports the premise which confirms the Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest diets. In the article, research is cited to support the relationship between the Mediterranean diet and lower incidence of disease, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and overall mortality. Research within the article indicates that abiding to a Mediterranean diet reduces incidence of cardiovascular disease. Furth |
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Short Story - Lesson LearnedWe are all human, therefore we all make mistakes, but the one thing that comes out of these mistakes, is we usually learn a lesson. Making mistakes is human nature, none of us are exempt. That is even true in writing this paper, I will have to write many drafts without errors, and to meet what I feel is right. It will only be natural for me to make these mistakes. But, just as in making errors on this paper and making the corrections, making mistakes in life and correcting those makes for a better human being. During my nineteen years of life, I have made many mistakes. More than I care to share. But, I have learned many lessons from these mistakes. One hard earned lesson came at the age of sixteen, the age when we all feel we have reached adulthood. From the moment I received my driver's permit, my parents told me repeatedly, "Be Careful, Drive Slow, Drive Safe!" Not being a safe driver could cost you, your life, or someone else's live. Primarily you will pay the price for |
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Anti-Federalists And FederalistsThe challenge between Federalists and Anti-Federalists has become a hotly debated issue since early time period of the United States history. The United States was free to British control after the American Revolution. The first attempt at a formal government was a document called the Articles of Confederation. Many agreed that there was no enough power given to the central government, however, on the other hand too much power was given to the state government instead. The convention of the United States was originally called to help strengthen the Articles of Confederation as a result of the Articles of Confederation was called in Philadelphia in 1787, but it was decided the whole new constitution needed to be written. As a consequence, the Constitution of the United States of America was born and came out wit |
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Henry David Thoreau and WaldenAccording to David Henry Thoreau, "A man is rich in proportion to the number of things which he can afford to let alone." I find this statement highly accurate considering that the richness of a man can be defined in two ways, both of which make Thoreau's assertion valid. By refraining from living a life revolved around luxurious possessions, a man is able to be rich in the sense that he will satisfy his physical needs of shelter, food, clothing, and fuel; more importantly, he will also have a clearer view of the world around him and possess a connection to the natural world that material wealth obstructs. Indulgence in unnecessary luxuries can make even the rich man poor. Thoreau once said, "All good things are wild and free." Everything else is just gravy. In Walden, Thoreau describes how he lived off the land with hardly anything other than the clothing on his back. Yet for a lengthy two years, he was able to get by just fine, proving that mankind works far too hard laboring each day to earn what they consi |
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The Wormsley Common Gang by Graham GreenFamous author Earl Nightingale once said; "Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations". This is apparent in the short story "The Destructors" by Graham Greene. Set in post World War II England, the short story centers on a gang of adolescents who decide to demolish an aged man's house. The adolescents who prefer calling themselves the Wormsley Common Gang, meet everyday in an area that is heavily bombed during "The Blitz" attack . Nearly everything in this area is wiped out except one house with minimum harm which is owned by Mr. Thomas. Growing up in an destructive environment causes them to commit devastating crimes. Although there are many components that bring forth human behavior; the setting, jealousy and the ambition of having fame are the primary causes in influencing a destructive behavior in the younger generations. The hostile environment is one of the factors that influence the boys of the Wormsle |
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Observation On Cognitive DevelopmentIn this report I will be discussing my observations on Piaget's Periods of Cognitive Development. Piaget's Periods of Cognitive Development consist of four periods: the sensorimotor period (birth to 2 years), the pre-operational period (2-6 years), the concrete operational period (6-11 years), and the formal operational period (12-adulthood). In this report I will be discussing my observations on my youngest sister relating them to Piaget's four periods. I babysit my youngest sister a lot, so I first hand experienced her growing up and how she is developing. At first when I would hide her rattle behind my back she would cry because evidently she thought that the rattle was gone but when she got about a year or so and I would shake the rattle with her then hide it behind my back she became aware of the ra |
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The Conflicted Life of an AlcoholicWhen William was 12 years old he discovered alcohol. He was instantly addicted to it. In time William became an alcoholic trying new drinks when his parents weren't around or paying attention to him. He would drink out of his moms' liquor bottles and fill it up with water to make it look like he didn't take any. He loved it when his parents would drink so he could ask to have some of their drink. When he turned 18 he moved in with some friends and they bought alcohol all the time. Now he is married and the alcohol is ruining his life and his family's life. Alcohol kills and ruins people's life. He would go to parties every weekend and drink all night long. The next day he would have a hangover and to cure it he would do "hair of the dog". That means drink more to make himself feel better. This carried on most of his life. He is what you would call a binge drinker. He would drink from Friday through Sunday. He would even call in sick on Monday because he felt too sick to go to work. This resulted i |
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What is Mandatory Volunteerism?Everyone agrees that volunteerism has profound positive effects in society, yet when the two words mandatory and volunteerism are combined, people suddenly have mixed opinions. Fundamentally, whether mandatory or not, volunteerism benefits everyone involved. Not only does volunteerism benefit the organization and the people that are being aided, but it also profits the person volunteering. For the individual who volunteers the benefits are endless, but numerous students are reluctant to volunteer. With mandatory volunteerism in place these reluctant students will find the experience of volunteerism rewarding beyond their expectations. For example in Maryland, "wWhat started as a school assignment for three friends at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, has become their passion" (Ezarik). These three students created the Montgomery Ultimate Story Exchange three years ago. What started as an This assignment turned into a dream, and "oOver time the fou |
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My Views on MulticulturalismI believe that because of the development of multiculturalism, it helps people to increase their knowledge of the world. It is a good thing since it brings benefits to every society. People can enjoy eating different types of cultural foods, for example Chinese foods, and learn different kind of perspectives from other people. So then kids learn to grow up in this environment where they accept different perspectives, values, and behaviors without any trouble. The world is one global community. On the other hand, I realized that not many people see this perspective because they believe their culture's values are superior. Recently I read this article named "On Columbus Day, Celebrate Western Civilization, Not Multiculturalism" by Michael Berliner. He basically supports Christopher Columbus's achievements. He also states that it was Columbus who brought America to the attention of the civilized world. Before he came, the place was undeveloped and uninhabited. It was his dis |
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Eighth Grade Graduation SpeechWelcome teachers, family, friends and class of 2014. We have gathered here today to honor and congratulate the Madison junior school 8th graders for their promotion and completing their structure. We stand here today ready to go in to the big, scary high school having almost absolutely no idea of what is going to happen, but what we dont realize is that we have already been through a similar journey to the one we are about to experience in high school. At first coming to the junior school was scary but by the first couple days it became our new home. We found new friends, figured out how to open our lockers, and figure out our schedules which was like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, but despite this we made it here on this stage about to graduate from the junior school, so we must have done something right. Next year we will be at the bottom of the chain once again, but this time we will know some of the obstacles we will have to go through. Obstacles can be challenging but with hard |
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Waking Up to Dunkin' DonutsThe zooming of cars at five o'clock in the morning tells you it is rush hour. Driving fast is necessary to get to work on time. So you have to keep up. Getting out the car I started walking to the doors of dunkin donuts. I had noticed that the parking lot was empty. But it was probably because it was five o'clock in the morning. As I opened the second door the freshly baked donut smell hit me like a runaway train. This is when I knew that work had only just began. Concentrating on what the customers says and what your co-workers say is one very important skill that I learned from working at dunkin donuts. My co-workers have told me that if there is a big order, think through it and make it accurately, speed does affect the order but in some cases you have to take your time and complete it. My listening and communication skills has consistently proved this fact. I found out time and time again that if I take my time, I would do relatively well on making the customers order. On the fl |
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My Distance Learning EducationIt was easy for me to choose a 100% online course over a partially-online one, or even an on-campus one. The main reason however is because online courses usually take shorter time to complete and are comfortable and flexible. Most people nowadays are preferring to take online classes due to various reasons, here are some of the many advantages and reasons: one can be able to select a class that fits their needs, one earns the same credits as the students taking the course in the classroom, one gets to learn the same Course materials as the students attending the classroom for the course and one gets to be able to spend time with family, working or studying with the time saved by not commuting to the campus. Right now I am taking 100% online course at the university. According to the campus I was to take 90% online and do the exams in class but after some deliberations, we settled for 100% online which I am happy and comfortable with. Si |
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Acceptance Letter - Engineering ProgramWith the rapid development that our world is facing with new inventions and the man-made technologies that have become essential to every mans daily norms, engineering has become the worlds most powerful force. However, behind every successful engineering firm are people who run it. From the point that steel is extracted from the earth to the point that it is made into a complex technological phenomena, it is crucial that there are people managing the machines, making sure the are working adequately, and that the products generated are of great quality, ready to be sold to the public and become a success. Ras Al Abeds failure was my eye opener to the densities of manufacturing companies. Ras Al-Abed was any Jordanian childs favourite treat. It was a crispy biscuit bottom with whipped cream and a chocolate topping. One day however, Ras Al-Abed was no |
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Motivation and Dealing with ConflictQuestion Give me an example of a time when something you tried to accomplish and failed. Response Situation There was a situation when I had a really important job interview at a clinic in Aberdeen, Washington. This position was something that I had always wanted to do and it would fit in perfectly with my school schedule. I knew if I got this job I would be able to finish up at Grays Harbor Community College and not have to continue school. I got to this job interview, I had reviewed everything I needed to review to for this, I had some questions in my head I wanted to ask, and I was super nervous. I felt I had extreme confidence in getting this position because I was qualified, so I had thought. I got there, sat down with the a lady for an interview, what she informed me was that there would be a typing test. In high school, I took a typing class, and even in college. I knew I could accomplish this. I sat down and started taking the typing test and instantly my nerves got to me. I d |
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Victorian Society in Tess of the d'UrbervillesHardy unfolds the idea that a woman pays through the constraints of Victorian moral values, male superiority and the influence of aristocracy. This is further illuminated by Du Mauriers Rebecca where male dominance and misogyny mean only the woman will pay. As a woman in the midst of an undeniably patriarchal society, Tess is unable to escape the social structure. Tess epitomizes the case that the innocent pay for the guilty. Similarly, Rebecca faces a fight against the pressure of the Victorian society to maintain a perfect marriage, but fails to succeed. Both women pay for the mistakes they have made as well as others mistakes and justice was done. Tess pays in many ways throughout the novel and often Tess misfortune is related to male superiority within the society. She is the embodiment of the tragic figure and when Hardy writes President of Immortals saw the protagonists life as a sport showing Tess life was always determined by an omnipresent force. The diction sport reflects th |
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Humanity, the Universe and the Scientific RevolutionHumans first looked at the universe as small and geocentric. But over the years scientific evidence has shown that it is heliocentric, and that we are only a tiny planet among billions and billions of other planets in this enormous universe. We have been able to discover this due to the advancement in technology. Also humans first had a religion-based view on the universe, but we now look at it secularly. Human understanding of the universe has changed over time as scientific research has contained more evidence over time. When humans first became interested in the universe, they assumed that the earth was in the center, with the planets orbiting around it, and the whole thing surrounded by heaven. Ptolemy had the idea of heavenly spheres, in which all the orbi |
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