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Pros and Cons of the Affordable Care ActThe topic of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been a very popular discussion in businesses and homes throughout America. There is a varying opinion about whether or not this act will have a positive or negative effect. President Obama's main focuses with the health care reform are to provide more Americans with access to affordable health insurance, improve the quality of health care and health insurance, regulate the health insurance industry, and reduce health care costs and to provide affordable health care to all Americans. Prior to this law being passed, a person could be denied health insurance or treatment due to a preexisting condition. Insurance companies were also allowed women a larger premium. There were approximately 44 million Americans who were unable to get health insurance. There are many different opinions about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare. Some of the positive aspects of Obamacare that affect th |
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Footlosse and Civil RightsIn the 1984 version of Footloose, directed by Herbert Ross, there are many similarities between Footloose and the Civil Rights. Just to name a few, the parents are similar to the white people who did not like the African Americans and the teenagers dancing represented the African Americans who wanted equal rights. Ren stepped up and became the "leader" of the teenagers, representing Martin Luther King Jr. who was the leader of the African Americans in their protest for civil rights. The laws that the parents put on dancing, music and other non-approved items represented the Jim Crow Laws. Finally, the teenagers believed that all music was the same but the parents felt that there was good music and bad music, this is like discrimination, the whites believed that the African Americans were bad people. When Ren and his mother moved from Chicago to a small city in the west he was in culture shock. Ren was used to being free to do whatever he wanted, but when he moved there was |
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Okonkwo in Things Fall ApartHumans have the notion that when one fails, they become weak; however, it is possible to succeed and be weak at the same time as well or to be weak, but not fail. In the novel Things Fall Apart, the protagonist, Okonkwo, a powerful clan leader of the tribe of Umuofia, is seen slowly deteriorating to the point of self-destruction. The reason being not due to failure, but of weakness. Chinua Achebe demonstrates the idea that failure does not always correlate with weakness, which is portrayed throughout the novel through diction and irony by the character of Okonkwo, predominantly in the quote, But his whole life was dominated by fear, the fear of failure and of weakness (13). As Umuofias leader, Okonkwo is portrayed as a hard working and successful man from the perspective of the clan; however, Achebes use of language shows the reader Okonkwos tragic flaw, which is the fear of failure and looking weak like his father, Unoka. It is clearly stated from the beginning of the novel that Okonkwo was ruled by one passionto hate everything that his father Unoka had loved. One of those things was gentleness and another was idleness. |
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Crime, Attachment and FamilyWhen it comes to breaking the law, a criminal may have many different reasons for doing so. Some may feel as if a loss of sense of attachment isn't a legitimate reason for murdering someone. That same someone may feel like it is an understandable reason for someone to kidnap an innocent child. Well, in that criminals head, anything he/she does is legit just for them to feel like they have closure. That loss of sense of attachment from their family the criminal has can cause them to go downhill a lot of different ways, all of which can explain a limited number of crimes. Some criminal detach themselves from their family, some or their parents just walk away from them, and some get their family taken away from them. Travis Hirschi Travis Hirschi, an American Criminologist, is one of the most prominent control theorists and has contributed significant works to the field of criminology. One of his central problem's is that "modern" trends in family life have undermined th |
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The Greatness of Lady MacbethAccording to A.C Bradley, Macbeth has a different strength when it has to do with atmosphere as compared to that of any other Shakespearean tragedy. In Macbeth, he gives his thought on how well the tragedy is written and the many characteristics of it. Many people believe that it is the best of the tragedies darkness is always showing over the play. There are moments in the play that shows light always break up the darkness somehow. It shows bright and greatness of the scene of the entire play of the dark atmosphere. There are different examples of this in the beginning of the play. In the first scene of the play, this is shown through a thunderstorm but there are flashes of lighting. Bradley describes the darkness of the atmosphere as "the impression of a black night broken b |
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Colonialism in Things Fall ApartEuropeans and Africans intermingled for centuries before this story took place. There were several kingdoms and tribes that spanned the West African coast that interacted most with Europeans. These Europeans frequently did not venture into the African heartland, because their business ventures did not require the extra travel. Trading goods and slaves were typically brought from the interior to the coast, where Europeans exchanged their otherwise inaccessible manufactured good with the Africans. This was the typical interaction between West Africans and Europeans up until the end of 19th century, when missionaries began to enter the interior. Word of these interactions with white men spread slowly and were frequently misconstrued with tales believed to be impossible or invalid. As white men arrived in the African interior they began to interrupt the traditional cultures and lives of those who inhabited the land. Their intrusion into traditional society was slow, but backed with brutal |
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No Child Left Behind and Educational StandardsAlthough No Child Left Behind (NCLB) had admirable goals, it has actually resulted in dumbing down the American education system. According to the test rankings from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), American students' rankings in math, science, and reading continue to decline. Additionally, a Department of Education study reveals that nearly one third of the states have lowered their proficiency standards in recent years in order to stay ahead of sanctions under the NCLB law. The implementation of NCLB has lowered American public education standards by focusing on test preparation, altering teacher methodologies, and disengaging American students from learning. NCLB was enacted in 2002 in order that all students be exposed to the same academic content and measured by the same standards. Before this law, standards for students with disabilities, students from minority groups, English language learners, and students from lower socioeconomic classes were measure |
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Community Involvement and Caring for OthersWhether many of us would care to admit it or not, we've all been that person who has walked down Green Street with our heads down, pretending not to hear the rattling of spare change containers, as a voice pleads and begs for help. Often times I find myself seeing a student walk by a homeless person and not even acknowledge them, sometimes even smirking or mocking, and I think to myself, "How could they be so heartless?" But then I remember that I've been one of the people that have just walked on by with my head down, pretending nobody is there. I always thought that "I'm just a college kid, how am I supposed to be of any help to someone without a home? I have no money. I can barely pay for my education." Recently though, I've been stopped in my tracks. My $45,000 a year education is what I'm worried about paying for, when these people are only asking for any spare coins that I might have? I've caught myself feeling guilty that I'm on my way to go grab some lunch a |
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Gold and Silver Mining in Spanish and Portuguese AmericaAfter Christopher Columbus discovered Americas in 1492, the exploration and conquest of the new world by Spanish and Portuguese empires was not only limited to the propagation of Christianity, the discovery of natural resources and avenues to gain quick wealth also motivated the Europeans to take control of the newly discovered land. The colonization of their new empires by Spaniards and Portuguese transformed the lives of indigenous people in ways unknown to them, destroying their cities and cultures through wars or by epidemic diseases and ruthlessly exploiting the natives as slaves. The Europeans also faced serious challenges because of land blockades by mountains and jungles, language barrier, native resistance and labor challenges. The discovery of gold and silver deposits in the Iberian New world attracted many entrepreneurs and aspiring businessmen to earn profits, power and glory. The mining of silver in Colonial Spanish America and gold mining in Colonial Portuguese America do |
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Helicopter ParentingIn the article "Helicopter Parenting Turns Deadly," Judith Warner starts her article with a short story of Megan's mother who created a fake MySpace profile and pretended to be a 16 years old boy whom Megan Meier was having a relation with. When Megan knew the fact and could not accept the blow, it caused Megan to commit suicide. Warner believes that the main cause of tragedies is the online communications, which make today's parents fall into a disturbing level. Many parents try to help their children to deal with their social challenges, but the circumstances are far different from what they expect. She points out the effects that it has on the children through examples to support how the "helicopter parenting turns deadly". It illustrates that parents hovering is not a good way to take care their children. It may be a bad influence on children because the parents underestimate the benefits of allowing children to solve problem by their own. Therefore, parents sho |
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Essay - Against Caging AnimalsIn response to the call to preserve the environment and protect wildlife, parks are springing up all over the country. They offer tourists and Malaysians alike, an opportunity to see the diversity of tropical vegetation and animals living in them. They offer rest and quiet for people who lead hectic lives in the cities. Some parks are set up to provide a home for endangered species. The idea for setting up of parks is noble. However, there appears to be blatant disregard for the natural habitat of the animals. In parks, animals are usually caged for visitors to view. Caging animals is cruel. Animals roam freely in their natural home, the jungle. They usually run away from human beings. Contrary to what we think, animals do not attack human |
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Wrestling and the Warrior ArchetypeWrestling in a very competitive sport. I have been wrestling since the young age of four years old. As you could imagine I have had to prove my worth and had to live through the warrior archetype described by Dr. Carol S. Pearson in chapter 4 of her book The Hero Within. While doing this I have had to stand my ground, demand respect and even had the privilege to celebrate excellence. I grew up in the southern Minnesota town of Owatonna, where wrestling is a very big sport. We have won the state tournament multiple times and have even been ranked in the top ten in the nation more then once. So as a eighth grader being brought up to wrestle with the junior varsity and varsity team I had to stand my ground. In this spot I would be wrestling some of the best wrestlers in the state, some of them being right there in practice with me. I had to work really hard to get a spot and to even be there. Every single day, condition, practice and even cu |
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge's The Eolian HarpSamuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Eolian Harp" uses the concept of a musical instrument to represent imagery of the creative mind. An Eolian harp, or more commonly Aeolian harp named after the Greek god Aeolus, the god of the wind, is a musical instrument intended to be played by the wind. It is easy to see why such a beautiful model would draw the mind of a poet. Not only that, he even uses this inspiration to bring life to an otherwise abstract concept: the imagination. Coleridge decided to use wind and the Eolian harp as his main portrayal of the mind and the imagination with descriptions of the movement of air, imagery of crossing paths, and God's ability to control wind. Firstly, the poem alludes to wind as being the imagination, and the harp as the mind. "Where the breeze warbles and the mute still Air/ Is Music slumbering on its instrument" (Coleridge, 627, 32-33). Here, the poem suggests that the breeze possesses an ability to produce music, but in order for t |
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Ideologies of the Cold WarCommunism is any ideology based on the communal ownership of all property and a classless social structure, with economic production and distribution to be directed and regulated by means of an authoritative economic plan that supposedly embodies the interests of the community as a whole (Johnson). The United States created policies to stop the spread of communism out of the fear that it will one day overthrow democracy throughout the world. Americans believed that everyone in the world freedom and liberty in their country. To most communism may look good at first glance, but once put into practice the nations citizens realize that not everyone benefits. The first film viewed was the Red Menace. Released in 1949, the Red Menace portrayed the daily tasks of the small, but brutal communist party living in the United States. The party begins by recruiting new members such as ex-GI Bill Jones. Jones was a victim of the government housing project which made him an ideal candidate for the |
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Patrick Bateman in American PsychoThe postmodern society in the 80'ies was mostly based on outside values as appearance and social status. To be popular in business you had to wear the most expensive designers for example Armani or Hugo Boss, or eat on the most invaluable restaurants. The movie ''American Psycho'' directed by Mary Harron and published in 2000. This movie takes place in the postmodern society in the 80'ies and has good examples of the values that characterize the postmodern society of America in the 80'ies. The main character in the movie is called Patrick Bateman, and he is a illustration of the perfect postmodern man in the 80'ies. He is a 27-year-old wealthy investment banker living in the American Gardens Building. He only wears expensive designer clothes, and his circle of friends is just as wealthy as himself. His lifestyle is basically based on material accouterments. Patrick Bateman has some psychopathic issues he believes that he kills people, but it is ''just'' schizophrenia. An |
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Medical Clinic ReflectionI used to visit a Chinese medical clinic every weekend to find the Chinese medicine practitioner Dr. Wong when I was in primary school. It was a few weeks before that I caught a cold and went to see Dr. Wong again, in his little clinic in Fortress Hill. This experience is quite coherent to what I have learnt in lessons in the aspects of setting of clinic, patients' nature, doctor-patient relationship and the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) cure. First of all, the setting of the clinic is quite different from a Western medical clinic, which can possibly draw the doctor closer to the patients, and also among the patients themselves. When I entered the clinic, I saw Dr. Chan right away, sitting next to the entrance. There were around 4 to 5 patients, sitting just a few steps away to queue for medical consultation. Dr. Wong kindly greeted me, and continued his diagnosis. After finishing his diagnosis, he started his multi-tasking by chatting with patients and writing the prescription at |
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The Sadness of Robert FrostThe poetry of Robert Frost is often tinged with sadness; a poet with a deep appreciation for the natural scene, yet duly aware of the harsh realties of life. This line from "Acquainted with the Night" highlights Frost's isolation and his sense of alienation – sentiments which are expressed throughout his poetry. His poetry arises from an exploration of ordinary events and places, but is steeped in meaning and pathos. While on the surface, poems like "The Tuft and Flowers" and "Mending Wall" can be read on a literal level, upon closer examination, we realise that the poetry of Robert Frost is highly metaphorical, aswell as thought provoking and philosophical. His poetry has such an effect on me he has an amazing ability to elicit a wide variety of emotions within me, ranging from shock to sadness. His use of accessible language, or "the sound of sense" as he referred to it himself, combined with his masterful use of tone allows the reader to |
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Coca Cola Ratio AnalysisCoca-Cola is a popular brand as the largest company of soft drinks and beverage products. Coca-Cola is the top-seller brand of beverage, and everyone around the world loves Coca-Cola or different kinds of its drinks from the same company. Now, Coca-Cola has been expanded the market for different types of primary water successfully is carbonated drinks, then juice, energy drinks, bottled fresh water, tea and many other types. Coca-Cola understands the need of consumers in order to corporate the business. Coca-Cola reports 3.1% of total beverage products over the world. In 33 brands of non-alcoholic beverage popular in worldwide, Coca-Cola owns fifteen brands. Each day people consume more than one billion products of Coca-Cola every second. Coca-cola current ratio in 2012 is 1.09 and is 1.13 in 2013. This shows that Coca-cola can pay its liabilities, according to accounting the higher the ratio, the greater the ability of the firm to pay its bills. Because their current ratio is improvi |
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A Discussion on Illegal ImmigrationI feel like it would not be any stretch of the imagination to assume everyone would like to live a privileged life. Maybe that's why so many people move to the United States of America. After all, we have many privileges here that are unavailable to other people around the world. These privileges are basic things like running water and sewage systems all the way to more intangible things such as freedom of speech, press, and religion, as stated in the first amendment of the US Bill of Rights. However, the citizens of our country are facing the rapidly expanding social and economic issue that is illegal immigration. Now, there are about 11.3 million undocumented immigrants residing in the United States of America, and each person has a different story as to how they got here, where they're from, and how they're coping with living in a country so different from their original home. For the purpose of exploring the impact of illegal immigration, let's come up with a scenario here |
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Moral Evil and the U.S. Meat IndustryIn Jeffrey Burton Russell's Prince of Darkness, moral evil is described as "when an intelligent being knowingly and deliberately inflicts suffering upon another sentient being." Throughout the semester, the plays we've read have applied this concept to a more literal sense of evil. With characters such as Magus in David Mamet's Faust, Jack in David Aguirre-Sacasa's Say You Love Satan, and Lucy in Qui Nguyen and Robert Parker's A Beginner's Guide To Deicide whose objectives are to collect a character's soul, kill pure innocent youth to preserve their own, and destroy humanity to ultimately kill God himself, it is easy to label them as evil. But in life it is not as simple to point out evil as it is in theatre. Sometimes our "Satan" is more abstract. In my essay I am choosing to discuss the United States agribusiness, specifically the meat industry, and how it is difficult to classify it as evil because of its benefits to society. We live in a world in which meat, |
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Drug Policy PaperThe American war on drugs has been occurring for almost a century with four presidents personally in command of the operation. Unfortunately, drugs are still being circulated, and drug addicts run rampant. The drug market diminishes the standard morals and ethics of a society with the beneficiaries being crime syndicates and drug dealers. Even with billions of dollars spent to destroy the influx of drugs, the government continues to make little progress. Perhaps the spending should shift from law enforcement and penalization to prevention, education, and treatment. Drugs first appeared in the United States in the 1800's; opium being popular after the American civil war. Cocaine proceeded in the 1880's, and morphine was discovered in 1906 solely for medicinal use. Morphine was primarily prescribed by doctors as a pain reliever, and Heroin treated respiratory illness. The world was oblivious to the severity of psychotropic drug addiction until the 19th century when the abuse of opium |
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Civil War - The Longest War in American HistoryThe Longest War in American History When you think of the longest wars in the history of the world, you immediately look back to wars fought centuries ago. You reach for a time where empires that stretched over continents continuously took over land, or you reach back to a time when religions continuously and relentlessly fought each other in a crusade for religious dominance for centuries. One might also think back to a war with a number attached to it, known as the 100 Years War, which actually lasted 116 years during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The last place that the average person would look to is the present times, where we still fight an ongoing battle within the red, white and blue. This paper will be reflection of the articles given to us, and will further clarify why we are still fighting the Civil War 150 years later. After reading the article from Encyclopedia Virginia, titled The Lost Cause, I couldnt help but notice how much pride the former Confederate s |
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The Crucible - Fear of the UnknownPeople are often times scared of what they dont understand. That fear of the unknown can push people to do desperate things, and cross many boundaries; especially if they believe it will change their way of life and culture. This idea can be reflected in both the historical events of McCarthyism and the Salem witch trials, which was related by the artist Arthur Miller. In his play The Crucible, he uses the techniques of playwright, metaphor and historical repetition to reflect the mass hysteria of McCarthyism and the witch trials. One of the many interesting approaches Miller had to critiquing McCarthyism was the fact that he formatted it into a play, rather than a standard novel or article in the paper. This gave him several advantages. First being, the play allowed him to connect to his audience with more emotion. Rather than just reading it off paper, the audience could hear |
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Marijuana DispensariesTwenty states and the District of Columbia have passed laws that allow individuals to use marijuana for medical purposes, including legalization of recreational use for adults over 21 in Colorado, Alaska and Washington. With progressive marijuana trends and nearly one-third of the American population living in states with medical or recreational marijuana there is a concern about the safety of the local residents in the neighborhoods surrounding these marijuana dispensaries. Around the world, similar places have been present since the 1970's, such as in Amsterdam's "coffee houses". These establishments have generally been associated with criminal networks or providing a middle-man supply increasing the crime surround these establishments (Yu-Wei Chu, Sept. 2012)1. Due to this being such a recent and relevant event with medical marijuana only being in legal practice for roughly a decade and the use of recreational marijuana happening in just 2012, the data and amount of surve |
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A Life Changing EventEveryone has had an event that has changed his or her life. Mine was the birth of my little cousin, Connor. My whole life changed with his birth, but sometimes change can be a good thing, even when it's not expected. When my Aunt Kileen and Uncle Todd first told all of us that they were having a baby I was full of emotions. I was happy and sad at the same time, because I saw my aunt and uncle as my second parents, and they thought of me as their own child. I would go to their house every day and most times even sleep there, I basically lived with them because my mom had night shifts at work and there was no one at the house to watch me. Now my whole life was going to change and I wasn't sure if I was ready. Back then, I did not know what a positive impact this event would have on my life. When Connor was born I could not stop smiling. There, in the bed, was this little "creature" my aunt and uncle called their son. Not until I picked him up did I feel the weight of his life |
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