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The Increasing Cost of Medical CareMedical care services are rendered to patients by doctors and nurses. Over time, the costs for this care have been steadily rising. In 2002, our economy was hit with a recession that left millions of Americans unemployed and many more having to deal with living with a reduced income. Due to the onslaught of that tumultuous economy, Americans found themselves collectively doling out billions to trillions of additional dollars on healthcare. According to the Washington Post, "Average spending on a private insurance patient rose to $4,547 in 2011, compared with 4,349 in 2010." (Kliff A13) For most American's the cost of medical insurance is simply too costly and employers around the country are still feeling the sting of ever increasing premiums. The fact that taxpayers must carry medical costs for those on Medicare and Medicaid, has had disastrous consequences on our economy. Typically, working Americans get a series of benefits from their employers, often including health car |
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My Internship Reflection: Working with AddictsABSTRACT The start of a drug addiction is different for everyone and no two people begin the crippling descent the same. There are a variety of reasons for someone to experiment with drugs. Some people begin using in a social setting, succumbing to peer pressure, and for others it becomes a method of escape for those things that bring pressure and anxiety. This paper refers to addicts and encompasses many types of mind and body altering drugs in our society today drug addiction is an issue that has affected our society in astronomical levels. Drug addiction most often manifests itself as a compulsive action regardless of the consequences of the use. This type of behavior is said by many to be based upon "choice" that are bad and out of control but made voluntarily by the addict. Regardless of "choice" there is no set system in place to guarantee the recovery and 100% success rate. A recovery program provides an intern with open possibilities and avenue's to lear |
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Gilgamesh and the Book of GenesisThe role of a higher power is very significant. Whether it is God, the President or simply a parent or teacher. This is the case in the stories of Gilgamesh,Tablet XI and Genesis. In these two stories, similarities is the relationship between the higher power and man. Both Utanapishtim and Noah are proof that without the higher power man would not survive, and both show that man should continue a close relationship in order to maintain strength and have a positive outcome. It is also very apparent that the higher power has important knowledge to better mankind. Without such, survival would be difficult. In addition, the higher power must maintain control of man. Without control, there would be chaos. In Gilgamesh, for example, a flood is ordered to destroy mankind because the gods believed that the land was overpopulated, and in Genesis, God ordered a flood to rid the world of the evilness and selfishness that had consumed man. Both higher powers proved their authority and their desire to maint |
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Gilgamesh and the Book of GenesisThe role of a higher power is very significant. Whether it is God, the President or simply a parent or teacher. This is the case in the stories of Gilgamesh,Tablet XI and Genesis. In these two stories, similarities is the relationship between the higher power and man. Both Utanapishtim and Noah are proof that without the higher power man would not survive, and both show that man should continue a close relationship in order to maintain strength and have a positive outcome. It is also very apparent that the higher power has important knowledge to better mankind. Without such, survival would be difficult. In addition, the higher power must maintain control of man. Without control, there would be chaos. In Gilgamesh, for example, a flood is ordered to destroy mankind because the gods believed that the land was overpopulated, and in Genesis, God ordered a flood to rid the world of the evilness and selfishness that had consumed man. Both higher powers proved their authority and their desire to maint |
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Women's Independence in Early LiteratureStereotypes have long identified what is "male" and what is "female". These stereotypes, designated by society, determine what type of role each gender fulfills in society. But male and female roles change over time, and as traditional stereotypes begin to fade, so do gender roles. Today, women experience freedom and opportunities that were thought unattainable by their female ancestors. Stereotypes and gender roles had a strong hold on society in the late 1800's, and because many women silently desired independence above all else, their wish for equality was a common theme in literature of that era. One such example is Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's story, "A New England Nun." In this account, Freeman uses a variety of symbolism, along with the character of Louisa Ellis, to give women of the late 19th century a unified voice - to express through literature their desire for liberation and their quite pursuit of freedom from what men had determined them to be. Perhaps Mary E. W |
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Future of the World's OilOil is our planet's primary source of energy. The intricate dynamics of providing oil to all who need it is a hot topic of discussion among politicians, engineers, scientists, environmentalists and the citizens of the world. Oil has been used to provide various types of heat for thousands of years, but it's full potential wasn't realized until the nineteenth century. Is oil starting to be overrun by environmentalists? How long will current oil reserves last? Is oil currently the best and most efficient means of energy production? Should we worry about expanding oil production around the world? These questions and many more are dominating the conversations of energy producers and politicians worldwide. The oil we use today is a byproduct of ancient fossilized organic materials. Most oil deposits are found where ancient oceans, seas and lake beds existed. As material such as zooplankton, algae and other organic materials fell to the floor it was trapped under mud and sand. The speed a |
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Great American Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald"I fell in love with her courage, her sincerity, and her flaming self respect. And it's these things I'd believe in, even if the whole world indulged in wild suspicions that she wasn't all she should be. I love her and it is the beginning of everything." This is how Fitzgerald spoke about his lover, wife and muse, Zelda. It could be said that Francis Scott Fitzgerald loved too much, that his love for his wife Zelda and the destructive lifestyle they lived is actually what killed him. But he wouldn't have had it any other way, for he never wanted to live to be one hundred, to have great grandchildren or quietly retire. Burning the candle at both ends and squeezing all the life out of every moment, Fitzgerald's life was the embodiment of the idealistic jazz age. "Mostly, we authors must repeat ourselves, that's the truth. We have two or three great and moving experiences in our lives, experiences so great and moving that it doesn't seem at the time that anyone else has b |
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The Facts about Colon CancerColon cancer is a disease of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Colorectal cancer, more commonly known as colon cancer, is one of the more common types of cancer - it's the third most common and the second most lethal. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time, some of these polyps may become cancerous. (Mayo Clinic) Polyps can be small and produce few, if any, symptoms. For this reason, doctors recommend regular screening tests which help prevent the cancer by identifying polyps before they become malignant. Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include: -a change in bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation -change in stool consistency -rectal bleeding or blood in your stool persistent -abdominal discomfort: cramps, gas or pain -a feeling that your bowel isn't completely empty -weakness or fatigue -unexplained weight loss Symptoms of colon cancer can ta |
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Abortion: An American ControversyAbortion is the early termination of a pregnancy, which can occur from a miscarriage or through a surgical procedure performed by a doctor. Beginning the practice in the 1800's, abortion was banned soon thereafter as society clamped down, standing between women and their right to end their pregnancies. In 1973, the issue of abortion stepped front and center when a final ruling of the Supreme Court took precedent over individual state laws that banned abortion. Since the legalization of abortion, millions of procedures have been performed, becoming the most performed obstetrics and gynecological surgical procedure. Many arguments surround the abortion issue, but much of the disagreements stem from the a moral and/or religious perspective. Politicians argue over procedural law and legal aspects of abortion, whereas religious groups voice their opinions and beliefs pro-choice organizations that value their own views. Due to the moral dilemma that surrounds abortion. Abortion is a m |
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The Diviners by Margaret LaurenceThe novel, "The Diviners", was written by Margaret Laurence in 1974. Laurence is a well-known Canadian novelist and short story writer. She was born in 1926 in Neepawa, Manitoba and died in Lakefield near Peterborough, Ontario in 1987. Laurence was diagnosed with lung cancer, and rather than becoming what she believed would be a burden to her family, she committed suicide. The novel itself deals with the protagonist Morag Gunn, a successful forty-seven-year-old novelist who has bought a farm in rural Ontario, where she is trying to write a novel. The discovery of some old snapshots of her as a child sets off a series of memories. The Diviners is a story of Morag's life, told in chronologically arranged flashbacks and events in her present. Morag's parents died when she was only five years old. After her parents' death she was brought to a small Manitoba town of Manawaka. There she was raised by her adopted-father Christie Logan, the despised town scavenger, and his inactive wife Prin. Both did not have much money and they lived under modest and poor circumstances. Morag always felt ashamed in public and especially in school, because of Christie's job as a ga |
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"As I writhed under it, I would at times feel that learning to read had been a curse rather than a blessing." Frederick Douglass "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" was written by Douglass when he was a young man. He was born into slavery, and this account of his life was very important because it recalls the personal struggles Fredrick Douglass, as well as the trials of those closest to him. It also reveals that Douglass was a true dream chaser, using his deep desire for freedom as a catalyst to brin |
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Understanding TraumaTrauma is defined as an injury to living tissue or the skeletal system caused by an outside force impacting the body. The study of trauma, its origins, manifestations, causes, characteristics, and consequences are a large and important component in the arsenal of the forensic anthropologist. Opportunities for study and investigations are endless and exciting. There are a wide range of scenarios to study trauma however four of these scenarios are illustrated in the four articles that have been reviewed. Screwdrivers are not considered a weapon in reference to homicide. Because of this, there is little information in the literature about the types of injuries caused by either type of screwdriver (phillips or a flathead). An experiment was conducted in 2007 to further examine the macroscopic differences in wounds and trauma caused by each type of screwdriver on skin and bone. To simulate the human flesh and bone, cadavers of pigs were used. Pig skin is very similar in its properties |
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Ying Compestine's Revolution is not a Dinner PartyShe is wide-eyed and innocent at first, and becomes a street smart, twelve year old girl who wields belt buckles to ward off enemies. Nine year old Ling manages to blossom even as she suffers more horrors than many people face in a lifetime. The novel, "Revolution is not a Dinner Party", by Ying Chang Compestine, is written from the point of view of a young girl named Ling during the era of China's Cultural Revolution in China. Through her experiences, her personality changes. By witnessing the disintegration of her world, Ling, naive and carefree, matures and becomes a courageous, selfless young woman. Ling's innocent nature is depicted at the start of the novel by her lack of understanding about the political and economic situation during the birth of China's Cultural Revolution. Ling plays games with who she believes is the "friendly" Comrade Li. She is very excited with her new house guest and trills, "[W]e started our buying and selling game. I gave him what he as |
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Finding a Purpose for My LifeFear suddenly occupied my whole mind and sparked up several realizations. I wished I had had the courage to achieve my dream, which I felt a wistful longing for. While fighting my way back to life, I gradually lost my consciousness. Suddenly, a person lifted me out of the water, saved me from drowning. When I woke up in the hospital, there was only my family sitting next to my bed but my savior had gone. The accident has rewritten my whole unbreakably monotonous cycle. Being the only boy in an Asian family, I used to be filled with high expectation. From a young age, I had to make a great effort to distinguish myself from classmates in order to be an eminent student whom my parents would be proud of. My parents drew a typical picture of the future for me, with a stable occupation b |
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From Goats to Glory: The Growth of IslamThroughout the post-classical era, several religions rose to prominence - and Islam stands out as the fastest growing religion during this time. In a few centuries, the originally Arab-centered religion grew to cover the expanses of western, eastern, and northern Africa, as well as huge territories in Eurasia. There are many explanations on how Islam was able to spread so quickly, but all must agree that for this growth to occur, the conditions of the world at the time had to be perfect. Everything was in such a condition so as to allow Islam to expand over continents. From its humble beginnings in the middle of Arabia, the Islamic religion began a ceaseless and rapid growth across Afro-Eurasia largely in part to the powerful Muslim armies and rulers, the simple Koranic messages of equality which trumped the local beliefs, and the ability of Muslim traders to spread out from the Islamic empire and spread the ideas of Islam around the world. The early foundations of the Islamic empire |
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The Truth Behind CyberbullyingHow old were you when you first started using the internet? I started using the internet at a young age; for most of my high school years to the present. I started with a Myspace page for my 9th and 10th year, then moved on to Facebook for my 11th and 12th grade year, and finally Twitter the summer after my senior year. I've always laughed at the jokes people post about each other. I often posted things about people, sometimes out of anger never knowing what the consequences were. I know we are all college students and I know we all know the first amendment about freedom of speech. But witnessing or participating in activities of this nature is called cyber-bullying. What is cyber bullying? According to stopbullying.org, cyber-bullying is bullying another person through any type of media or technology. It can be gossip, impersonation, harassment, and even threatening over the internet, cell phones, or any other type of media. It could also be intimidation, repeatedly sending unwant |
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Borderlands/La Frontera by Gloria AnzalduaAmerica is a nation founded on the phrase "all men are created equal"," yet we still find time to scrutinize and pick apart our every difference. Our nation is so diverse that it is commonly referred to as a "melting pot". This label implies that all of our different cultures, beliefs, and heritages have ceased to be individual characteristics and have become the sum of a whole. But in reality, that descriptive term couldn't be further from the truth. Shouldn't all the things that make us unique and different from one another be celebrated? In a sense, this question is much like Gloria Anzaldua's description of a choque. A choque is a difficult and ongoing battle between incompatible cultures with contrasting values and ideals. More simply, a choque can be described as a "cultural collision". This collision is a difficult one, an ongoing battle that rages between incompatible cultures with contrasting values and ideas. It calls for us to not stand on opposite ends of the riverbank merely reacting to the problems around us, but to face the "war" and t |
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President Ulysses S. GrantUlysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States of America. Before he became President, he rose to fame as a Union general during America's Civil War. Grant began as a Colonel when the war started in 1861, became a Major General in 1862, and was promoted to Lieutenant General in 1864. After the war ended in 1865, he was promoted to General of the Armed forces in 1866 and was elected President in 1869. Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio in 1822. In 1838, Grant was in the process of receiving a basic education from local schools. However, without Grant's knowledge, his father arranged his acceptance to West Point. At West Point, Grant was only an average student. He graduated 21st out of 39th in his class in 1843. Upon graduation, Grant had no intention of making the military his career and planned instead on being a professor of mathematics. But, war against Mexico began in 1843 so he served in the Mexican War under the command of General Taylor and General Scott. Grant was in every battle except Buena Vista and because of his valor on the battlefield, he was brevetted twice for bravery and gallantry for services at Molino del Rey and Chapultepec |
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Meeting the Workplace Needs of Millennial'sIn the book "Enjoyment Leads to Success", Kim emphasizes the emerging concept of 21st century management paradigm called Work-Life Balance Management (WBM), and this term describes why job hopping (frequently changing jobs) is very common among young working professionals (36). In support of this argument, PwC administered a survey in 2011 with 4,364 university graduates, and it found that 38% of the college-educated young workers are actively looking for a different employment, 43% are open to offer, and only 18% of the young workers expect to stay with their current jobs for the long term (PwC 8). In recent years, there has been a widespread recognition of high turnover rate among young generation professionals with specific age range. This generation is called Millennial's, referring to those born between 1981 and 1999, ranging approximately from 20 to 35 (PwC 3). Employers have been alerted to fundamental reasons of why they are leaving the companies for other jobs as well as th |
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Three Types of Forensic InterviewsThe purpose of a forensic interview is to gain knowledge and information that is significant to the investigation. Most interviews are conducted to gather evidence or information through facts and witnesses. There are different types of strategies used to conduct an interview: the cognitive interview, use of hypnosis, and the use of a polygraph machine. The cognitive interview is one method used to interview an eyewitness or victims pertaining to an event or a crime. This interviewing method is used to help the witness or suspect recall or bring forth information about a crime. Cognitive interviews are meant to enhance the process of memory recollection and increase the credibility of the given testimony. If conducted properly, this level of interview can help minimize memory errors and confabulation. In the article, "Eyewitness Memory Enhancement in the Police Interview: Cognitive Retrieval versus Hypnosis", researchers claim that the cognitive interview technique can enhance the qu |
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Shakespeare's The Taming of the ShrewHortensio: "Now, go thy ways; thou hast tamed a curst shrew. Lucentio: "Tis a wonder, by your leave, she will be tamed so." (Shakespeare Act V, Scene II). These two concluding lines of Shakespeare's play, "The Taming of the Shrew", summarize each side of the question we are left to answer as the play closes; whether or not Petruchio has succeeded in taming Katharina. Since this play does not have any given acting or stage cues, readers, actors and directors are left to interpret the meaning of these closing words. During social interactions, individuals tend to assign greater importance to nonverbal cues than verbal cues and since this play does not provide the reader with these, there are two opposing views to the conclusion of the play. Some individuals believe that Petruchio succeeded in taming Katharina, while others believe that Katharina's words and behaviors cannot be taken at face value - she had not truly changed her life. Scholars that feel Katharina has been tamed, see |
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Hitler, Mao and the Quest for PowerSingle-party states tend to arise during times of crisis; whether it's because of political instability, war, or an economic recession. Though the task of toppling the preceding regime is quite a hard task already, the task of establishing and maintaining power is arguably an even harder task. This is because once in power, the party or group that now rules has to quickly move to secure the power they now hold, because if they are left vulnerable, another overthrow is very likely. There are various ways in which single-party leaders of the past have managed to strengthen their power, but what is tantamount is the strengthening of their power domestically, which has proven to be the most vital item on the agendas of two of the twentieth century's most famous single-party leaders; Adolf Hitler and Mao Zedong. These two men, leaders of fascist Nazi Germany and Communist China respectively, both sought to make sure that within the borders of their nations, every citizen followed their r |
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Baseball Hero Roberto Clemente"Everyone can be great, because anyone can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, and a soul generated by love." (Martin Luther King Jr.) Roberto Clemente was born in Barrio San Anton Carolina, Puerto Rico, on August 18,1934. (Beyond Baseball) He grew up in a humble home along with his six other siblings and his parents Melchor and Luisa Clemente. (Hispanic Biography) As he spent his early years working to help his family due to financial struggle, he took an interest in baseball and once he'd nearly perfected the game, he was recruited to play baseball when he was a teenager. On December 31, 1972, on a mission to aid victims after an earthquake nearly decimated Nicaragua, Roberto died in a plane crash. (Markusen /World Biography)Today, Clemente is recognized as one of the greatest Latin-American professional baseball players of all time and more importantly, is known for his genuine acts of helping others. One reason Roberto Clemente should be admired is because he was a talen |
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Basics of Dell, IncorporatedDell, Inc., formerly Dell Computers, based in Round Rock, TX has recently decided to create a business unit focusing on global expansion in Costa Rica, Central America. For over 28 years, Dell has maintained the goal of finding ways to enable customers, communities and individuals to utilize technology that will enhance their ability to dream. Dell's technology solutions helps customers to realize that they can achieve more, whether they are at home, school, work, or any place in the world (Dell, 2013). The most important decisions a company can make is in it's recruitment and selection of new employees. Employees are the backbone of an organization that keeps the wheels rolling. In order to build a consistent momentum, a company must ensure that the be |
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Helping Injured Athletes Back to the FieldInjury is a persistent and inevitable concern among athletes - amateur and professional. "It is estimated that 3 to 17 million people are injured each year in the United States in sports, exercise, and recreational settings." (Weinberg, 2007, p. 448). Even with great advancements in safety equipment, constricting of rules and regulations, and knowledge of prevention, being seriously injured is still a major concern for athletes of all ages. It's important for the general public and professionals to understand the psychological reactions to these injuries because emotions play a key role in how an athlete deal with thier injury. Emotions such as fear, anger, and depression are normal responses to injury and the emotional responses peak during the initial phase of injury. "The instant an athlete is injured, much of what he or she has worked for is taken away. This has a devastating impact, because, for athletes, physical condition and athletic ability are the major components of self-w |
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