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Roots of Indian CivilizationFinding the Real Roots of Indian Civilization India, today is referred to as a sleeping giant in the modern world; a country that's destined to be the next superpower in the world. Yet, what a lot of people don't realize is that for a long period of history, its civilization was the most culturally, economically and socially rich society in the world. And the question that has been a topic of huge debate for historians who have been researching in this field for ages is "Where did they come from?" The theory that I will be supporting in this theory is the one that states that it was the nomadic Aryans from Central Asia who are the ancestors to this culturally, economically and socially rich civilization. To answer the two questions that I've been asked to answer in this paper, I will take a chronological approach and answer the second part of the question, which asks more about the Indus Valley civilization first. I have divided the paper into two sections, where the first |
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Why Standardized Testing Doesn't WorkImagine it, you're sitting in a silent room, and the only thing you can hear is your heartbeat. You know that this test will dictate your college application, and ultimately your future. But you can't do anything about it, it's basically mandatory, the only thing there to help you is yourself, a number two pencil, and a calculator. Face it, most students grow up hating tests. A simple, five word sentence that is truer than the statement that Manny Pacquiao could be one of the best boxers alive, but that's beside the point. From the time kids learn to talk, they are repulsed by the thought of school, yet alone, tests. Whether it be in Kindergarten, getting tested on their ABC's, to the ever so difficult, life threatening third grade multiplication tests. Whoever it may be, students, including myself, hate tests. The fact of the matter is, tests dictate students' futures. Tests scores are so important that if you don't get the minimum score for a certain college, they won't even lift a f |
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Cultural Issues in Patient CareWhen someone goes to the doctor the least of their worries should be getting across to the doctor any health related topics. Yet, when people go to the doctor there tend to be a number of things preventing them from getting out not just everything they want to but need to get across. Doctors see people at their most vulnerable. Negotiating a new culture takes thought and understanding, facilities that go away first when people feel fear and confusion. A huge contributor to the lack of communication between doctor and patient is the cultural incompetence amongst doctors. It is quite apparent that culture plays a large role in shaping each individual's values, beliefs, and behaviors in regards to their health. Though a part of their training, many doctors still have trouble working with many patients due to cultural differences. Cross- cultural issues that are not properly handled can result in negative consequences for both the patient and doctor. Also, the exam room can turn into a un |
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Lysistrata - A Feminist ComedyLysistrata is a woman with an extraordinary mission of ending the Peloponnesian War. She persuades the women of Greece to withhold sexual privileges from their husbands and lovers. This is a strategy used as a mean of forcing the men to negotiate peace. However, their strategy only inflames the battle between the sexes. Lysistrata convinces the women, and in agreement they seize the Akropolis, site of Athena's temple. What I enjoyed about this playwright overall is the main character Lysistrata herself. She is fearless and determined and creative in her approach to change and for that I can commend her as a reader. I loved her analogy where she explains her opinion and hopeful outcome of the war based on a basic piece of wool. This to me shows that even though she seams fearless there is |
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Foucault and Galloway on PanopticismBoth Michel Foucault and Alexander Galloway wrote about the notion of protocol on how society is organized and controlled. Foucault focuses on how the panopticon represents the way in which discipline and punishment work in past and modern society. Galloway describes it as a diagram and as a technology. The two authors have different perspectives on how the society is disciplined, however Galloway's and Foucault's account of discipline differ in their application; Foucault's is clearer while Galloway's is unclear with how he sees the technology can influence the society. In the essay, "Panopticism," by Michel Foucault, he makes the argument that we live in a society of "surveillance". Meaning that our society is based on intermixture of "forces and bodies" all of which is influencing the individuals. It is notably that this surveillance which forms the basis of power that draws the individual to believe that the world he or she lives in is one that is continually w |
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Designing Pulse-Width Modulation - LED Blinking CircuitAbstract The following work has been designed to analyze the pulse-width modulation system of a 555 timer in astable operation and implement this property to design blinking LED circuit. The frequency in which LEDs blink, can be easily changed by controlling the output signal from 555 timer. Pulse-width modulation uses a rectangular pulse wave whose pulse width is modulated resulting in the variation of the average value of the waveform. Pulse-width modulation is regularly used in the field of digital communication and as well as in robotics. Its duty cycle has been used to convey information over a communications channel. This can be used in precise time controlling device and thus it has the ability to control delicate instruments at ease. Introduction Pulse width modulation is a process of generating an analog signal originated from a digital source which allows to encode the amplitude of a signal into the width of the pulse (duration) of another signal. This will make it easier |
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Blaxicans and Other Reinvented AmericansAccording to Richard Rodriguez, who wrote "Blaxicans and Other Reinvented Americans", assimilation occurs when people (immigrants) acquire the culture of a group (Americans), becoming more like that group. Rodriguez states, "I am in favor of assimilation. I am not in favor of assimilation. I recognize assimilation" (91). Being neither for nor against assimilation, Rodriguez merely accepts that it exists. Rodriguez believes that assimilation inevitably happens. However the word "assimilation" is viewed in different ways; Americans have a conflicted and confused perspective of assimilation. Americans have often resisted assimilation, especially if it meant race mixing or cultural blending. In the past, Americans would differentiate people by two races: black and white. For instance, Gallup organized a survey in 1997 about race relations. The poll's content covered only the black and white race. Rodriguez grew up with hearing "black-and-white conversati |
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Wealth and Success in The Great GatsbyThe founding of America originated from the simple idea that all men are created equal and that all men should have equal opportunity to be successful. Since the founding fathers created the Declaration of Independence, the idea that all men have the right to life, liberty, and a pursuit of happiness plays a key role in the dream of wealth and the ideologies of society in the 1920s. The philosophy that anyone can be successful influences the hope for endless riches and success in every American in the early 19th century, a major theme that shapes Jay Gatsby's desire for wealth and to be included in the exclusive high social class. However, Gatsby's drive and passion for money is mostly for Daisy Fay, a girl whom Gatsby fell in love with during his younger years in the army. With Gatsby leaving with the US Army and Daisy choosing her separate ways, Gatsby eventually concludes that he must be included in the higher class along with having endless riches in order to steal back his love s |
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Inter-Religious Dialogue - FeminismPlaskow, Foh and Al-Hibri all join together to have a dialogue about God and feminism. The three speakers bring diversity and some opposition as they are all from different religions and hold various points of views. The purpose of the dialogue is for the women to talk about their views, experiences and come to an agreement on how different religions can live together without conflict. Plaskow focuses her presentation on how to make women voice their opinion and be heard. She speaks about how the language in the Torah can seem degrading to women because God is always assumed to be a man and it is offensive God is never referred to as a woman. She goes on to speak on how the world has deterred from the original revelation and is more male dominant while the women became invisible. She argues that the original revelation of God should have been an egalitarian world in which male and female are equals and insists on gender equality. Plaskow presents a five-stage plan that advises and g |
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Analyzing Text from a Pragmatic PerspectiveIntroduction This research report analyzes a text based on a pragmatic perspective. The text is a transcript extracted from the fantasy adventure film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. It is about four British children, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are endangered by World War Two and they settle down in a country home where a wardrobe leading to the fantasy world of Narnia is found. The text is the transcript of the two scenes, where the children spend their time in the country home and Lucy meets a faun called Tumnus in the world of Narnia. The first part of the report identifies the elements of the context which are relevant to understand the conversation, such as the deixis, the presuppositions and the indirect speech acts. The second part then analyzes the use of the adversative connective "but"as argumentative device in details. Elements of the Context 1. Deixis Given that deixis is "the single most obvious way in which the relatio |
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Questioning Evil in BeowulfWhile the classic battle between good and evil forces is a major theme of the medieval epic "Beowulf," one may question whether these good and evil forces are as black and white as they appear. Scholars such as Herbert G. Wright claim that "the dragon, like the giant Grendel, is an enemy of mankind, and the audience of Beowulf can have entertained no sympathy for either the one or the other." However, other scholars such as Andy Orchard disagree with this claim, and believe that there is "something deeply human about the 'monsters'". While Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon are indeed portrayed as evil and violent foes, there are parts within Beowulf that can also lead a reader to believe that the "monsters" may not be so monstrous after all. This ultimately evokes traces of sympathy in the reader for the plight of these "monster" figures, and blurs the fine line between good and evil within the poem The first opponent Beowulf must face |
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Business Overview - Sonic Corporation1. Introduction Sonic Corporation is an American drive-in fast-food restaurant chain based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Troy Smith founded it in Shawnee, Oklahoma in 1953. Sonic is known for its car hop service in which the servers skate around on roller skates to bring the customers food. Sonic servers more than three million customers per day, and has more than 3,500 restaurants in the United States. Total revenue in 2011 was 546 million with a net income of 19 million. Sonic's company slogan is "America's Drive In. 2. Sonic's Business Model Sonic is in the quick service restaurant industry and has more than 3,500 locations in 44 states. The company provides drive-in fast-food service to customers all over the United States. The customer parks their car in one of the parking spots at Sonic and a menu is provided for them outside. They then hit a red button to order from their car, and a carhop brings them their food. Sonic is primarily a service business that focuses on serving |
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Beowulf and ChristianityThe poem Beowulf marks a period of change in the history of England, namely, the introduction of Christianity amongst the Anglo-Saxons, which led to a newfound interest in literacy. In the seventh century, Irish monks from the north were active in propagating Christianity, aided by the mission of Augustine, which during the same time extended its headquarters in the south to the Anglian kingdoms in the north. These Irish missionaries did more than just spread religion. They created famous schools, where many of their converts were educated. The Roman church as well brought a love to the land for books and learning, educating people in the languages of Latin and Greek (Lawrence 7). Although many of the concepts in Beowulf reflect attitudes of pagan Anglo-Saxon times, still contains many newly introduced Christian themes; themes that occasionally clash with older values (Irving 21). Before Christianity reached its peak in the medieval period, traits such as heroism and arrogance were to |
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Three Significant Global IssuesGlobal Financial Crisis Financial crisis, which started in the United States and then move to Europe , has now become global and requires a global response. According my opinion response should be based on solidarity and social justice that transcends national boundaries. It will be necessary to thinking about the role of financial markets in the economy and will be evaluated on how they work for citizens. Financial markets should be a means to prosperity and economic growth for all, including homeowners, ordinary people and the poor. In the European Union all members must signed the Maastricht Treaty, under which they promise to limit their deficit and debt levels. A lot of European Union member states, especially Greece and Italy, were able to evade these rules and camouflage their real deficit and debt levels with the use of complex currency and credit derivatives structures. Result of breach of these promises is a very difficult time for Europe union. Members state of European Union on 9-th May create the European Financial Stability Facility, which mission is to safeguard financial stability in Europe by providing financial ass |
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The Universal Message in Woodcut ArtBenedict Anderson's theory of nationalism defines a nation as an imagined political community that is inherent and sovereign. Members of the state are not physically connected, but they share a belief or culture that makes them belong to a particular characteristic grouping known as the state (Anderson 1983, p49).In the 1900s, Chinese peasants in the countryside started making paintings in black and white to depict the struggles they were facing and make the families in towns aware of their problems, this kind of art became known as the Chinese revolutionary woodcuts. The art was used as a medium of raising awareness and familiarizing the mass with the problems being faced by countryside families. Communication through art created an imagined community by invoking observer's feelings and instigating the imminent rise of a revolution. In this paper, I am going to analyze the Chinese revolutionary woodcuts using Benedict Anderson's theory of nationalism. I will accomplish this by looking |
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Chan and Zen BuddhismWhen Buddhism first spread from India to China between the 1st and 4th centuries CE, it conflicted with certain Chinese traditions and was difficult to comprehend this new ideology all at once. All forms of Buddhism had made their way to China, but the Mahayana doctrine proved to be the most successful. The Mahayana school of Buddhism was very similar to a few already established Chinese practices such as universalism. Chan Buddhism is based on the idea of "an experience beyond words" and was able to have a lasting impact in China. Integrating the ideals of early Buddhism and Daoism, Chan Buddhism reflected the importance of a non-idealistic nature where the mind was prominent over the use of language. Early Mahayana Buddhism differed from Chan in the way their respective followers reached nirvana. In early Mahayana Buddhism as soon as someone reached nirvana and became a Buddha, his goal was to help others reach enlightenment as well. The bodhisattva's main concern was to |
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The Role of the Plot TwistWhy do stories have plot twists? Is it even necessary to have them? Plot twists play vital roles in the development of a story. Some of the best stories have a well-developed plot with an emphatic plot twist that grasps the readers' attention. Fictional works like, "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, and "The Case of Lady Sannox" by By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, contain plot twists incorporated as significant elements for the development of the story. The role of a plot twist is to drive its readers into wanting to know "What then?" A fiction story would be dull and boring if it wasn't for its plot twist; which in return impacts readers with an unexpected change. In "Keeping It Moving: A Piece of Fiction Needs Forward Motion, and For That You'll Need to Build the Pressure" by Carol Bugge, he implements important principles or a guideline that would make a fiction story strong. Bugee discusses elements such antagonists, protagonists, plot twist |
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Deciding to Be a VeterinarianIntroduction It all started when I was a little girl playing with my rubber ducks in the bath tub. My mom always thought I was a weird little girl for quacking like a duck as I were playing with them in the tub. I always had a special love for animals. I feel like it's my duty to take care of all animals when they're in need. Taking care of my first pet "Chucha" really shaped my identity and made me become the person I am today or thriving to be one day. The day I first met my first pet, changed my life forever. Being the only child for 13 years; my dog became my best friend. I took care of Chucha like she was my little sister. Chucha helped me with my loneliness of being the only child. I soon then knew that I was going to be a Veterinarian when I grew up. Veterinarian: FFA Pet Clinics Being in "FFA" was probably the best thing that happened to me, especially to get a kick off with my career. I had a lot of opportunities to do many things with being in " |
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Narrative Essay - Candy and SmilesIt's always nice to see a smile on a child's face, especially in a war-torn country. The one thing I knew that always brought joy to the children was candy. Knowing that made me want to do something special. I did it for the children. It was first deployment as a buck sergeant. The daily routine was what it was, but something was missing. I wanted to do something to bring joy and happiness to what was, for lack of a better term, a lousy situation. One evening, after my guard shift, I made a phone call to Mom. The call wasn't routine so she was pleasantly surprised. Of course we exchanged pleasantries but that wasn't why I had called. I told her about my idea and she was absolutely thrilled to help out. She started asking me so many questions at once like "h |
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The Black Walnut Tree by Mary OliverThe poem "The Black Walnut Tree" by Mary Oliver addresses the issue of a personal struggle. The speaker (daughter) and her mother are debating whether they should sell their black walnut tree to pay off their mortgage. They realize that the tree will help them financially, but if they cut it down they will lose a part of their past that they cannot get back. The poem also emphasizes how important this tree is to the family. It also shows the difficult decision that the women had to make between selling their past and paying off their mortgage, or keeping their past and dealing with the problems that will hunt them in the present and the future. The poem talks about the walnut tree that belongs to a farm family. The daughter wants to cut it down and sell "the black walnut tree to the lumberman" so that the mortgage can be paid off. She is also a |
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Neuropsychology and the Nervous SystemNeuropsychologists specialize in the understanding between physical brain behavior and disorders. They often work in research and clinical settings to relate the behavior of thinking and helping patients who have brain injuries and neurological disorders. They also study how the brain functions and the skill of how the patient can respond to certain protocols. Neuropsychologists compare how the patients typically experience a past traumatic involvement or the onset of neurological disorders in order to manage and survey treatment and rehabilitation. As neuropsychologists are trained to understand the issues and identify communication errors between the link of brain and behavior, they often study different cases of injuries and diseases and decide the most effective treatment available. With a broad understanding of mental health symptoms and health conditions, they are better able to avoid misdiagnosis or treatment, which can involve life-altering effects and cause the neuropsychologi |
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The Issue of Poverty in AmericaIn the United States, the official poverty rate was 15 percent in 2012, which is "46.5 million people living on or under the poverty line" ("Poverty in the United States"). If that number was compared to state populations, it would equal the combined populations of Florida, Texas, and New Mexico (Hefner). The states with the highest poverty percentages in September 2014 were Mississippi with 21 percent, New Mexico with 19.9 percent, and Arizona with 19.1 percent (Hotez). Many Americans have begun to ignore the fact that there are so many people living under the poverty line, but ignoring poverty will not help the problem go away. According to most people, poverty means to be homeless, unemployed, or hungry. While that is true for many of the individuals experiencing poverty, it is much more than just appearance. The world is still facing the issue of poverty today, and it cannot be ignored any longer. Poverty by definition is "the state or condition of having |
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The Rutgers University Sober ProgramDear Ms. __________, I am currently an undergraduate student at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and my major is supply chain management and marketing. As a student here at Rutgers, I have realized that students are not offered clean and sober fun on the weekends. The way to resolve this problem is a program called the RU Sober Program. There are two models of success that demonstrate that this program will be successful for creating more responsible students, Project Graduation and RUPA. For all of these reasons, the RU Sober Program will be an asset to undergraduate students at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The problem here at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is that there is no university regulated programming for students to participate in during the weekends. Students have no clean fun; therefore encouraging students to drink alcohol, party, and go out on the weekends. Students will be less likely to partake in such activities if they have ma |
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The Art of War and American IntelligenceThe desire for intelligence is rooted in the instinct for survival. Some type of intelligence has been used since the very beginning, starting with the first civilizations. When a new nation starts, intelligence is key to grow and sustain their culture, much like the Americas. The key to their success could be attributed to a singular book, which was written around 500 BC. This short read, labeled The Art of War, has been read and used by almost every successful general throughout time. Although not directly stated, the United States can be seen to use the same techniques outlined in Sun Tzu's book, The Art of War, to deceive, manipulate and ultimately defeat their opponents in the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and both World Wars. Sun Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who worked during Imperial China under Ho Lu, King of Wu (Clavell 3). Born Sun Wu, he received an education and wrote a short book exploring a new way to look at war (3). After reading this book labeled The Art o |
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The Financial Services IndustryThere are a wide variety of financial organizations that would like to look after our money. Each type of organisations offers a different type of financial advice and service. Examples of such financial organisations are Banks, Building societies, Credit Unions, Insurance Companies, Stockbrokers, Financial Planners etc. These organisations offer many services such as investment planning, Wealth creation strategies, taxation planning, retirement planning, loans etc. However because it is not rare to come across unfair and unsafe financial industries or businesses, there are laws and organisations that regulate and monitor the financial services industry. Financial regulation is a form of regulation or supervision, which subjects financial institutions to certain requirements, restrictions and guidelines, aiming to maintain the integrity of the financial system. This may be handled by either a government or non-government organisation. Financial regulation has also influenced the stru |
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