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Working Through Mistakes and Failures"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." ― Thomas A. Edison Thomas Edison would have never invented the light bulb if he did not take this principle to heart. Edison failed more than 10,000 times before he found the filament that would create light for a sustained period of time. He did not view these as failures, however. On the 10,001 try to find a proper filament for the light bulb, Edison did not see himself has having failed 9,999 times. He reframed the situation so that to him he had successfully eliminated 9,999 possibilities, refining and narrowing his search as he proceeded, drawing him closer and closer to his goal. Thomas Edison is revered as one of the greatest inventors and businessman of all time loo |
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Human Sexuality and Birth ControlAccording to Potts, the definition for birth control is, "the voluntary limiting of human reproduction, using such means as sexual abstinence, contraception, induced abortion, and surgical sterilization (as cited in Encyclopedia Britannica, 2014). On the word of London (1982/2015), "Birth control has been an important matter in the lives of humans since the beginning of time, the first contraception devices used in the ancient Egypt were sponges that were used as vaginal barriers to stop the sperm from reaching the egg, these barriers were concocted from a mix of crocodile dung, honey and sodium carbonate used to block the flow of sperm from fertilizing the egg among many others" (The History of Birth Control section, para.17). Birth control has always been a major concern since earlier times during the 1500s. Payne (2015) states that, "Women didn't regard birth control as a top priority because of the high child and infant mortality rates that cut children's lives short due to disea |
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Life of a Nazi Soldier at a Concentration CampSoldiers working at concentration camps committed horrible acts of cruelty and brutality against Jews and others. Most soldiers enjoyed their job while a few others actually tried to help the prisoners. The soldiers working at the camps were called the Schutzstaffel, or SS for short. The SS began as an elite group of bodyguards for Hitler. The job of many of the SS was to kill every communist party official and every Jew they could capture. A normal deed involved marching victims out of a town or city, lining them up at the edge of a ravine, mowing them down with machine guns, and bulldozing soil and earth over the mass grave. To Hitler, the Jews were a problem. He called them "a pestilence" and "personifications of the Devil." He believed that Jews wanted to dilute pure German blood and take control of the world. To fix this problem he came up with the idea of the "Final Solution." This solution was the answer to the question of how to get rid of the |
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Unsafe and Unclean Hospital ConditionsThe misconception of the general public is that hospitals and/or healthcare facilities are some of the safest and cleanest environments. However, contrary to popular belief, this is not the case. Many deaths occur per year in the U.S due to infections acquired at hospitals. Nosocomial infections, also known as, hospital acquired infections (HAIs), are infections that are developed in a healthcare setting. These types of infections are usually spread from patient to patient and from staff members (Martin and McFerran 628). Though a majority of nosocomial infections are preventable through proper hand washing techniques, federal government agencies, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), should provide continuous education programs to decrease the amount of cases reported per year in the United States through proper protocol, quality control measures and surface sanitizing, and increased awareness. Hospitals and other |
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Research Paper - Heroin AbuseHeroin is an illegal and highly addictive drug that is processed from morphine. "Morphine is a naturally occurring substance that is abstracted from the Asian opium poppy plan. Heroin usually appears as a white or brown powder or as a black sticky substance known as "black tar heroin" (National Institute on Drug Abuse). Pure heroin can be snorted or smoked and appeals to new drug users because it eliminates the need for injection. "Black tar" heroin is predominantly produced in Mexico and sold in the U.S. areas west of the Mississippi River." (NIDA) Impure heroin, or "black tar" heroin, is usually injected into the veins, muscles, or under the skin. According to the National Survey on Drug use and Health (NSDUH), in 2012 669,000 Americans reported using heroin in the past year, a number that has been on the rise since 2007. There are many serious physical and mental effects that come with using heroin. Immediate effects of heroin occur once the heroi |
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Definition and Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI.)In the time spent researching the topic of traumatic brain injuries I have come to the realization that brain injuries come in many different shapes and sizes. Answering the problems associated with a traumatic brain injury (diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, etc) is harder than expected, but has been steadily progressing with the advancement in modern technology and the statistical analysis of individual cases. According to Simon Fleminger MD, author for the Psychiatric Times, traumatic brain injuries are the cause of one-third(1/3) to one-half (1/2) of all trauma deaths, and is the leading cause of disability in people under 40 (Fleminger 2005). The Nation Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) states that, health complications sometimes occur in the period immediately following a TBI. Complications of TBI include immediate seizures, hydrocephalus or post-traumatic ventricular enlargement, CSF leaks, infections, vascular injuries, cranial nerve injuries, pain, bed sores |
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The Relationship Between Music and PoliticsWith reference to the Love Music, Hate Racism (LMHR) campaign, as a "response to rising levels of racism and electoral successes for the Nazi British National Party" (Love Music Hate Racism 2012, About), this essay explores the relationship between music and politics. This aforementioned subject matter has been chosen for a case study as the two campaigns represent opposing sides. The BNP have a reputation for supporting the notion of 'keeping Britain British', and carry with them racist connotations, as apparent from the use of phrases such as "undeserving foreigners", and "foreign workers flood into Britain, taking our jobs" (British National Party 2012, Introduction). Opposing these ideals are the supporters of Love Music Hate Racism, "who celebrate diversity and involve people in anti-racist and anti-fascist activity" (Love Music Hate Racism 2012, About). Drawing on these examples, the aim is to discuss the way in which music is used to educa |
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The French and Philippine RevolutionsThroughout history, there have been various revolutions taking place all around the world. Significant social, economical and political changes have often resulted from these revolutions. A revolution is change that comes about within ones' society. The measures of two important revolutions held major contributions to their nation; these two revolutions are the French Revolution and the Philippines Revolution. The French Revolution took place from 1789 to 1799. During this time period Louis XVI held the throne, it has been recorded that his mistakes outweighed his achievements and the outcome was bloodshed and violence. This revolution resulted in major change and continues to affect modern history. A century later was the Philippine Revolution, which began in 1896. Spanish ruled the Philippines for centuries, after so long Filipinos wanted to gain independence. Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio and Emilo Aguinaldo are some of the key figures of the revolutions. They stressed the importance |
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Oppression of Minority Cultures Through HybridityIt is important to understand Villanueva's writing style as it contains a mixture of theoretical ideas justified with subjective personal experiences. He engenders a new way of thinking, by doing so, connoting the necessity to transform our political, social, and cultural institutions that classify one community as inferior to another. First and foremost, an individual reform must take place, recognition of community and not individuality that white culture strictly enforces. A means to gain status for mobility within society means shedding of ones "kinship" and disassociating with the negative stereotypes involved in the subjugation. The minority group typically adjusts to an "acceptance of authority without evaluating the content of its source that may as well be nothing more than empty presences of strategic devices" (Bhabha 155). The study of language then empowers the minority to investigate the source of oppression instead of turning a blind eye. Not only does |
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The New Jim Crow: Mass IncarcerationFor many years, sociologists have studied that certain Governments use criminal punishment as a way for social control for certain ethnic groups in particularly lower-class communities. Justice itself is not present in certain areas, and crime is sometimes wholly justified on a person's upbringing. Michelle Alexander discusses how every progressive, national civil rights organization in the country have mobilized and taken affirmative action on the injustice brought to them by a corrupted and bias government. I am inferring that the author used an expository writing strategy to convey facts of how authority figures controlled certain groups when it came to elevated crime levels. I would evaluate that in response to the injustice brought on some African American prisoners, activist movements began to develop in order to face the polit |
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Painting - Scene of the Greek War of IndependenceThéodore Géricault's piece "Scene of the Greek War of Independence" was created in c. 1818-1820. The painting currently resides in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. It is an oil painting on canvas. Visualizing the painting at first glance, the viewers' eyes are drawn to the figures depicted in the painting through the use of chiaroscuro which creates a high contrast from the characters illustrated and the setting of the painting. The far figure in the background is seen to have the arms resting on the knees for support and the head on the arms suggesting pain. The tones of red, blue and white, the proportions along with the scarf like cloth draped over the back are suggestive that the figure is a woman. The next figure from the right appears to have his hands joined above his head. The sculpted arms indicate that the figure is a man. The facial features painted on the figure are that of a despondent expression. The figure in the center of the painting is the most prominent character depicted. This is because, it is the only face painted with greater detail compared to the others. The man has also been painted to be in a sitting position and placed above the o |
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The Weird Genius of Tim BurtonTim Burton, as we all know, is an American film director. He puts his own dark twist on old storybook tales, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. But Burton doesn't just revamp old stories, he writes them too; Edward Scissorhands is a classic written and directed by Burton. Burton uses a various style of techniques, such as lighting and sound, to create a certain feeling in his audience; and man, he does it well. Burton uses lighting to show what sense we should have on the certain character. On Burton's protagonists, he uses front and back lighting, to show good intent. This is relevant in Edward Scissorhands, when Peg walks into Edward's mansion, up in the attic, light floods from behind her. This is a use of back lighting; it gives us a sense of |
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Persuasive Proposal - Self DefenseDo you ever get that feeling at night when you are walking alone, you get a chill down your spine and your whole body begins to tense. Your body senses the danger and your mind runs wild trying to think of what you should do. What if it is nothing? What if it isn't? Would you know what to do in order for you to get away? Many of us don't really take the time to think about such things. If you are placed in a situation which you need to defend yourself guessing your way through it can only be so effective. The University of Akron has plenty of classes to teach students just that, but they are not doing enough to inform us about them, or why it is beneficial for us to take them. Students are dangerously unaware of these things, and it needs to change in order to better ensure their safety on and off campus. At The University of Akron there are four classes available for students to take during any semester. These classes are worth one credit that can be counted toward their mandatory ph |
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Supreme Court - Justice Appointment ProcessThe criticisms of the appointment and confirmation process of the Supreme Court are centred around the evidence for the almost certain probability of politicisation by the press, Senate and the President. The main point of politicization occurs through the the President though, as it is he who nominates the Justices. Although a President would never admit to appointing a Justice based on their political ideology, this is normally the case in reality. Appointing a Supreme Court Justice is not something every President is gifted with and as such they tend to use it to their advantage, both whilst they are in office and after. What is meant by this is that, for example, a President who is conservative will seek to appoint a Justice whose views are also known to be conservative. This is mainly for two reasons; he will want to have as much support for his bills as possible and because they can provide a sort of legacy for the President after he has left office. The way in which a Supreme |
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Miss Brill - Vicarious LivingThe story of Miss Brill takes the third person view focusing on what this aging woman sees, hears, and thinks. Miss Brill and her precious ermine regularly take a stroll to the public garden of this small French town every sunday afternoon. There she takes her seat and becomes "part of the crowd." She carefully observes all the people within the garden, what they wear, how they look, and what they do in a condescending manner. This is her Sunday ritual. However as Miss Brill continues, she notices subtle changes within the people, change, that she connects with her own life, changes that will ultimately reveal her flaws. The story provides no physical description of her, only one can allude that Miss Brill is single and thinks highly of herself and ermine, but why would she spend her days at the park? The story plays off with Miss Brill and her ermine fur going to the park garden. The day wa |
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History of Metal MusicThe 1960s were a monumental decade in the Western world which effectively transformed its culture with the rise of the hippie subculture, and the countercultural message of peace, love, and happiness in response to the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War. While the concept of counterculture that emerged would continue to be a force in society, counterculture essentially emerged in other ways beyond the hippie subculture. The 1970s ushered in a new wave of counterculture with the rise of harder rock and heavy metal music. Although heavy metal proved to be a major countercultural movement, it was vastly different, and much darker, attracting a plethora of disenfranchised youths, giving them a unique and distinct social identity (Hebdige 1979, 227). By examining the history of heavy metal and its evolution into what it has become today, its impact on pop culture and society can be examined. The birth of heavy metal comes as the result of the fusion of the two genres of blues an |
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Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton - Scientific RevolutionsThe Renaissance was a cultural movement involving a renewal of learning, development in infrastructure, and a gradual reform in education. The Renaissance may be considered as a bridge between the Middle Ages and the Modern Age. This significant period of time was when people began to think outside of the church, the traditional way of thinking, which led to the Scientific Revolution. The Scientific Revolution changed the way people thought about the physical world around them. This led scientists to question traditional beliefs about the workings of the universe. The church, on the other hand, wanted to hold their positions that the Earth was flat because admitting that they had been interpreting the Bible wrong could possibly cause people to wonder what else they may have been wrong about. The ideas from the Scientific Revolution challenged traditional authority with the help from Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton. The scientific revolution changed the way people thought about the phys |
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Gojira and King Kong - Political MessagesGojira remains as a film that is a worldly illustrative of the 1950's, and the danger of atomic fighting. With the memories of Hiroshima Nagasaki still crisp in executive Ishiro Honda's mind, the story of a monster made from the works of war decimate the very society that created its disfigurement. This unleashed monster is an agreeable illustration for the atomic gadgets that fell upon Hiroshima and Nagasaki, wreaking destruction that would keep going for quite a long time to come. The Japanese opening of the film was a first after war film to gather additional global success. Gojira is a science-fiction/horror film around a mutant animal from the Jurassic period with atomic forces, brought to life as an after-effect of the nuclear blast and close-by atomic bomb testing. In 1956, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, also directed by Ishiro Honda, was discharged in the United States as an American rendition of the first Japanese film. This variant was intensely altered with English dubbing |
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My Perceptions and Actual RealityThere have been many instances in my life where my perception of the situation was quite far from the actual reality that was around me. For instances when my family and I moved to a new city I thought that it would be the same thing as where we were from but it wasn't. The actual reality was that it was a whole different environment then I thought it was going to be. My family and I use to live in Los Angeles where the city was all beat up, it looked bad and there weren't very many nice people that I have met in Los Angeles. So when I heard we were moving to Lake Elsinore I thought that it would be the same place old, beaten up, concrete all torn up, tree roots in the concrete and not very many nice people. I thought that the school was going to be the same or worse. But when my family and I took a trip to go see our new house I was thinking that it wasn't going to be any better than the house we already lived in, in Los Angeles, but I was wrong what really was going on was that it was a much nicer place then Los Angeles and a lot of people I have met have been very nice to me. The school was much better than the one I attend |
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Seeking the American Dream - Death of a SalesmanOnce defined as the land of opportunity, America is beginning to seem less and less promising. As time has passed the American Dream has become extremely difficult to attain. These ideals of equality, freedom, and opportunity traditionally held available to every American presented in the country's foundation are clearly less present today (Kamp). In fact, it could be said that the American Dream is exactly that, a dream, and everyone knows dreams rarely become reality. An outstanding example of this is presented in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, which subtly points out many flaws with the American Dream. Through this play the American reader is able to identify all too well with the struggles of the Loman family to achieve the dream. In turn, the Dream is represented as nothing but a glorified image. This skewed idea of extreme success and monetary prosperity plays a large role in the demise of the dream. It is due to these skewed views that the American dream has changed from |
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Religion and Three Key African-American LeadersReligion is difficult to define. People have their own ways of definition religion. According to Karl Marx, religion is a drug or a force that pacifies the poor and the oppressed, enabling them to accept their lower status in this life and to hope for a better future in an afterlife, in heaven. Religion is thus a passive force whose "otherworldly" focus allows individuals to ignore the needs of others. According to Desmond Tutu, former archbishop of the Anglican Church of South Africa, religion is not a drug to pacify, as Marx saw it, but a motivating force for active resistance and social involvement. (pp. 116, 117) In this paper we are going to examine the lives of three religiously motivated individuals: the rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Vinoba Bhave. King and Malcolm were both African American civil rights activists. While King explicitly anchored his actions for civil rights in his protestant Christianity, Malcolm X's life and message informed by two I |
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Animal Imagery in MacbethIn the play, "Macbeth," animal imagery is an important device used to bring light to change. For example, the chain of being is mentioned many times throughout the play, and is used to emphasize the rising action reaching the climax. In the first battle, when the soldier is explaining the outcome of the attack, he introduces the concept for the first time. When the King asks if Macbeth and Banquo were daunted by the second ambush, the Captain replies "as sparrows eagles or the hare the lion" (I, ii, 37). He states that they are as afraid of the attack as a sparrow would frighten an eagle, or a hare would a lion, meaning that they remained confident. This line first proposes the chain of being to the audience, and a couple scenes later, it is brought up again. After Macbeth kills Duncan, there is a lot of pathetic fallacy used through animal imagery. The Old Man has a conversation with Ross about the weather, wherein he brings up the chain of being by saying "'Tis unnatural/ Even like the deed that's done. On Tuesday last/ A falcon, tow'ring in her pride of place/ Was by a mousing owl hawked at and killed" (II,iv, 11). In the chain of being, a falc |
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Gun Laws and Political Party Points of ViewGun ownership in the United States of America has been an important topic since before the United States was an independent country. The history of gun ownership in this country shows that said ownership is not just a privilege, but a right, which is necessary to ensure the freedom of its people. Both Democrats and Republicans take different and somewhat radical stances on this heated issue. However, recent events have pushed the divide even farther while at the same time demanding that an action must be taken. The stances both parties take is based on the fact that fire arms have been a staple of American culture since the beginning and many people still believe they are a fundamental part of our freedoms as American citizens. The main focus of the Democratic Party is to reasonably regulate firearms. They want to reinstate the assault-weapon ban that expired in 2004. A few other requirement |
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Narcotic Culture Review - A History of Drugs in ChinaIn the book "Narcotic Culture: A History of Drugs in China," the authors enlighten the reader about opium use and trades in China. Authors Dikotter, Laamann, and Zhou work together on manifesting a contrasting, more elegant side of this historical story, which includes information from the early 1600's all the way through to the mid 1900's. The focus of this novel is to portray China as a place where opium was used as an indigenous addition to an already well established culture, and that the true opium addiction crisis was triggered not by the drug itself, but by the Western 'anti-opium medications' which followed in the hype of its prohibition. The authors did a fantastic job of organizing how they present their case study. After their introduction, there is a chapter dedicated to the global spread of psychoactive substances, which gives the reader underlining information about the spread and use of substances in various countries, including China. The rest of the novel is segregate |
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Solutions for Nursing Personnel ShortagesExecutive Summary Senior Human Resource Management should adopt some changes in order to combat the current growing nursing/healthcare personnel shortage. Employees simply want to be heard and sympathized with. Nowadays the nursing shortage has caused many problems in the healthcare industry. First and foremost, the quality of care being provided to patients is declining due to the fact that there are not as many nurses to care for the patient appropriately. As a matter of fact, the workload being dumped on the employees is steadily increasing. Positions below the certification of Registered Nurses are slowly disappearing and those same responsibilities are now given to the registered nurses, In addition to the heavy amount of responsibility that registered nurses already have. We must remember that nurses are humans too and the amount of stress being placed on them increases fatigue, the chances of potential injury and job dissatisfaction. Burnout syndrome can be described as |
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