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Olafur Eliasson - Using Nature as Art

Olafur Eliasson is an artist who brings nature into his art. Without depending on modern technology, he presents the digital visual works with imaginary interactions, image fluidity, and frame destructions. Eliasson was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1967 and was influenced by his father to become an artist. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts between 1989 and 1995 and during his years at the Academy, he became fascinated by the nature that surrounded the school. He began incorporating the beauty of nature into his artwork, using light, water, fog, ice, temperature, and other things found in nature to create a truly unique form of modern art. In 1995, he founded a studio for architects, scientists, and technicians to prepare the foundation for a collaboration of professionals in these fields. By imitating the repetition, harmony, and unification of nature and by using a variety of mechanical equipment, he changed the art world's

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The Navajo Code Talkers

During World War II, the United States needed a secure and immediate method of communication, or code, that couldn't be figured out or broken by our enemies. The Japanese military had become highly skilled at breaking the United States codes - most of them actually trained in the United States. This gave the Japanese insight into American terminology, slang and train of thought. Because they'd received an education in cryptography on American soil, the Japanese had the ability to break the codes used by the US during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. A man named Philip Johnston came up with the idea to use the Navajo language as a communication code during World War II. The son of a missionary to the Navajos, Johnston was one of the few non-Navajo people able to fluently speak Navajo, because he'd lived with the Navajos for so many years. Johnston had served in World War I, and because of that military experience, he completely understood the need for secure, quick and unbreakable modes of communication. There had been pre

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Birth Control and the Advancement of Women

Fifty-two years ago, the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of contraceptives, and the radical decision was made despite great controversy. Millions of people across America were against legalizing a birth control pill, questioning its safety and whether or not a woman, purposefully preventing a pregnancy, was moral. (Norton, Paterson & Alexander, 2006). People wondered if easy access to birth control would lead men and women to engage more frequently in promiscuous sex (Collins, 2010). Moreover, people feared that birth control would reduce the rate of fertility in America. These concerns were somewhat well-founded, as promiscuity rose and birthrates dropped in the US, Europe, and Asian countries who had also legalized contraceptives. The birth control pill was introduced in 1960 with a product known as "Enovid". It's presence in the American market led to its introduction in Italy in the year 1970. Besides helping women avoid unwanted pregnancies, the pill

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My Philosophy of Nursing

Through the influence of Florence Nightingale, the most famous nurse in history, the field of nursing became viewed as more than just a "job". My philosophy is that in order for a nurse to effectively care for a patient, she/he must exhibit certain attributes: commitment, trust, knowledge and taking hold of responsibility. The Decision to Be a Nurse After a long and stressful shift, I sometimes ask myself, "Why did I become a nurse"? After all, nursing wasn't my first career choice. After leaving the military, I went to nursing school on the advice of a career counselor. During my clinical rotations I observed how nurses on the unit interacted with their patents and I was impressed with the caring and empathetic attitudes of the nurses. By observing these nurses, I decided that nursing was my true calling, and it was the perfect way for me to make a financial living while making a difference in lives of others. Nursing can be stressful and very demanding. A nurse must

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The History of Google

In January 1996, a new search engine was designed as a research project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two Ph.D. students at Stanford University. They named the search engine "BackRub," and it's creation was the beginning of a fascinating new era in internet technology. Soon after it's inception, BackRub was given a new name; "Google." The name "Google" originated from a misspelling of "googol," which refers to 10100, the number represented by a 1 followed by one hundred zeros. The word "Google" has become such a household word that in 2006, it was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. OED defines Google as, "to use the Google search engine to obtain information on the Internet." The beginnings of Google was much like the start of every trailblazing website. It was the research project of two PhD. students who hy

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Sculpting a Model Torso With Clay

Sculpting figures with clay can help improve your drawing skills because it trains your mind to notice small visual details and see your subject as more than one-dimensional. Although, sculpting a torso out of clay might seem like a complicated process, it is not as difficult as many people may imagine it to be. According to Karen Skophamme, "Clay is ideal for a first sculpture project. It requires very few tools."" (Skophamme, 26-27) This paper is about the process of how to sculpt a female torso out of clay and how this process can improve your drawing skills. You'll need the following tools: a variety of sculpting tools, water based clay, a wooden tablet and a pipe. You can find all of these items at most art stores or online art suppliers. There is more than one technique of sculpting a figure, but I am going to explain the easiest methods. First of all, create a base (foundation) for your sculpture. You'll need to have a wooden tablet and a pipe that has at least two holes in one of its sides to attach it vertically in the middle of the

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Can't Pay, Won't Pay by Dario Fo

Dario Fo employs dramatic conventions in is play "Cant Pay, Wont Pay," achieving certain goals within the performance. The play, written in the 1974, is a comedy exploring the playwright's contextual concerns with consumerism and other social issues prevalent in the 1970's. Fo holds two key objectives within his play; to engage and entertain the audience and to act as a spokesman exploring contemporary concerns present in society. He employs dramatic techniques such as farce, satire, tension and the breaking down of the fourth wall to address contextual concerns regarding political, economic and social issues. "Can't Pay, Won't Pay" explores and expresses the contextual concerns of Dario Fo and is essentially a response to the events of the 1970's. The play explores the new form of civil disobedience in regards to the political, social and economic structure of society. Individual's began to protest against the inequities and injustices of society and refused to pay for the rising f

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Mindsets and Intelligence

Introduction One way that humans are distinguished from other living creatures by is by our "mental endowment." The mental differences that the human species acquired through evolution allowed for the development and more importantly, the survival of humanity. Therefore, it is not surprising that the concepts of brain, genes, and intelligence gained considerable attention and were extensively studied within the realms of science. Emerging in the 1850's, Mendelian genetics dominated the beliefs of the scientific and the general public regarding the theories of intelligence in relation to success in life (Jensen, 2006; Shenk, 2010). "It's in your genes," was a profoundly popular statement that captured the meaning of this theory. Innate intelligence and talent were regarded as limited genetic outcomes, which individuals either possessed or did not possess. In other words, a person's ability, which was equated with genes, was considered to be inherited and fixed. The model of G+E (gene

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President Obama's Inaugural Speech

In January of 2008, as the nation came together to witness Barrack Obama give his inaugural speech, many of us sat in front of our televisions or stood in the crowd in Washington D.C, to be a part of this history making event. Many tuned in to hear what Obama would say about his plans and aspirations for America - what he wished to pursue and what changes we should expect in our country. President Obama's speech reached every part of America, from the upper-class of New York City to the worst poverty stricken areas of our country. He used strategic methods of rhetoric to create an effective speech, delivering it with confidence to an attentive nation. President Obama kept a consistent theme moving throughout the entirety of his speech. Many aspects of his speech, such as foreign policy, the economy, and the war hearkened back to the historical ideals and foundations our nation was built on. For example, "For us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and traveled across ocean

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Karl Marx and Fredrick Engels

Karl Marx and Fredrick Engels are considered the two most influential thinkers of nineteenth-century Europe. Both Marx and Engels had a more radical opinion of the European period of industrial capitalism and predicted its end of as the citizens united and took control of the corrupt system that demoralized them and treated them equally to machines. Marx argues that class struggles are the driving force that keeps the world thriving. However, throughout Communist Manifesto, the main argument is that class struggles can be resolved while still having a thriving society. The problem with the Industrial Revolution was not the machines and technology itself, the problem was the people who owned the machines and technology. Both Communist Manifesto and The Condition of the Working Class in England discuss the consequences of the communistic aspect of the nineteenth-century European society. Engels and Marx are arguing against capitalism, which is simply that the people or person produc

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Lincoln's First and Second Inaugural Addresses

Abraham Lincoln's First and Second Inaugural Addresses, are both alike and different. When Lincoln won the presidency in 1860, the Union was divided, so he had to approach the public in a manner that would still attract the southern states. After his second election, he used his inaugural address to contemplate ways that our country could reflect on the consequences of the Civil War and how we could all move toward a better future. Both inaugural addresses spoke openly on slavery. Lincoln's "First Inaugural Address" was during a period when our nation was divided. Seven of the southern states had already withdrawn from the Union and were beginning to refer to themselves as Confederates. Lincoln at this time had free states and slave states. When Lincoln gave his Inaugural Address, he wanted to do so in a way

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Examples of Humanity in Shakespeare's Hamlet

The motives of an individual are just as important as his/her actions, and this is evident in Shakespeare's masterpiece, "Hamlet"; a widely praised and timeless play that is worthy of continuous critical study. By considering the key notions of the play, we can explore ideas pertinent to the human condition such as, corruption, human empowerment and personal integrity. Throughout "Hamlet," Shakespeare gives us sharp literary images of death, decay, rot, and corruption. Imperfection is innate to the human condition and it is exemplified in "Hamlet." The characters in the play display erratic but realistic behaviors and because of that, they're still relatible to readers and audiences. "Hamlet" connects with audiences in socio-historic contexts primarily due to its addressing of fundamental human issues and what it is to be human. Hamlet's lamenting language, while reflecting upon the corrupt Denmark, "so excellent a king" uses mythological allusions as a comparative referen

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Life in Pakistan

Everyday Life in Pakistan 1. Pakistani's enjoy close relationships with people, including foreigners. They're interested in a person's history - where a person is from, what family they belong to and where they received education. Pakistanis are open to discuss family as long as it is limited to the male members of the family. Pakistanis don't discuss women in public. To start a conversation, introduce yourself by stating your name, country you come from, education and some brief family history. Also, it might be good to mention countries you have previously visited because Pakistani's take pride in the fact that they know something about other countries and cultures. A good topic for discussion is the local and regional history of Pakistan as it is elaborate and extensive. Once personal information is shared, Pakistanis become very friendly. In Pakistan the two most discussed topics are Politics and Religion. These topics can be a touchy and should probably be avoided in the f

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Identity Theft and Precautions to Take

As one of the fastest rising crimes in the United States, identity theft has left our nation reeling - knowing that we're vulnerable and at risk of losing every cent we've earned. Identity theft is a crime where a victim's personal, identifying information such as name, address, date of birth, social security number, and other financial information is stolen to make purchases or services.(Dadisho, 2005). The popularity and worldwide conquest of the internet and smart phones has contributed to the increase of identity theft crimes. Many victims' credit ratings have been destroyed, often taking years to clean up their fraudulent history. In order to prevent these crimes, we need to understand how it's committed. Everyone should be aware of their identifying information - how much personal and financial information is in cyberspace, We also need to understand how the criminal has access to this inforamtion. This knowledge will help law enforcement combat the crime. (Dadisho, 2005). Ser

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The Influential Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight D. Eisenhower was one our greatest presidents. Not only was he effective in his presidential position, but he was also a good military chief, politician, and leader. Eisenhower is one of the most influential and productive men in American history, winning the country over by playing a key role in ending the Korean War as well as instituting the Interstate Highway Funding Act. From 1950 to 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower served as the Supreme Commander of NATO or North Atlantic Trade Organization. NATO is an association of twenty-eight countries from North America and Europe that are committed to fulfilling the objectives of The North Atlantic Treaty. The main purpose for NATO is to protect the freedom and security of its member countries by political and military means. Eisenhower's job was to unite military organizations in Western Europe to develop anti-communist sentiment. In, 1950, when the Korean War started, NATO was one of the crucial factors in helping the fight against N

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Observation of an English Language Program (ELP)

Before I observed this class, I researched for information on the English Language Program (ELP). The ELP program is designed for people who wish to better their English skills for the purposes of communication, study, business, etc. This program offers four core courses and the one I observed was Intermediate Reading and Discussion, which meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:15pm. I met the ELP instructor before class to discuss the overall goals of the course, as well as goals for that day's lesson. The overall goal is to improve reading comprehension skills, increase vocabulary, promote a higher reading speed, and develop discussion skills. The goal of that day's lesson was to work on reading strategies: scanning, identifying main ideas, and understanding details. The instructor mentioned that there are only 10 people in the class and almost all of them are between the ages of 18-20 (with the exception of one man who is about 25 and one woman who is in her 30's). All the

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Pay to Play - College Athletics

College athletes juggle busy academic and athletic schedules throughout their collegiate careers, so why shouldn't they be compensated for the time they dedicate to the sport? Since the beginning of college sports, athletes have not been financially rewarded for their efforts. They've received scholarships, but financially strapped students can't always balance academics, athletics, and a job. College athletes should be paid an allowance for participating in college athletics. In doing so, it would provide them with funds needed for expenses, and also eliminate a lot recruiting violations, such as under the table payments. Many argue that participating in college athletics is similar to holding a full time job, except without the financial benefits. For example, a male college football player is almost always doing something football related, with nearly all seven days a week dedicated to practice, film, running, or lifting weights - not to mention their academic responsibilities. With this intense schedule, they are left with no ti

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My Year of Meats by Ruth Ozeki

In Ruth Ozeki's "My Year of Meats," Jane Takagi-Little, becomes the American director of "My American Wife," a cooking television show for Japanese housewives detailing the way American's cook with meat. The book documents how meat is perceived by people of different class, race and gender, as well as going behind the scenes of the American meat industry. Although meat plays a substantial role in the average universal diet, meat can also reveal a person's social class status, the geography of where they live, their culture and religion, diet, and even political views. The perception of meat in "My Year of Meats" is that "beef is the best" by both Japanese and American standards. The Tokyo office noted in a memo sent to the American Research Staff that "pork and other meats are second class meats, so please remember this easy motto: "Pork is Possible, but Beef is Best!" (Ozeki 12). The degradation of pork and other meats as second class meats places b

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In Defense of Les Miserables

It seems that the musical Les Miserables gets a lot of negative comments "theater folk." I've heard arguments against it ranging from "a score made up entirely of reprises," to "performers get swallowed up in the spectacle." The thing is, I think that "Les Miz" may arguably be the most well-crafted piece of theater this side of Sondheim. Yes, it has its faults – that damned recitative, for example – but even that fiasco is outweighed by the incredible music score and dramatic craftsmanship that threads it's way throughout the play. People often lump Boublil and Schonenberg in the same category as Lloyd Webber, a categorization that I think is unfair. After Evita, fame got to Lloyd Webber, and he stopped thinking dramatically and started thinking only in terms of spectacle and of music for music's sake. He began to routinely sacrifice dramatic integrity for pretty melodies. Boublil and Schonenberg, however, are in a class closer to that of Sondheim. Yes,

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Dynamics of the Recent US Financial Crisis

The United Stated financial crisis began in September of 2008 when the most respected financial institutions fell. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae were virtually wiped out, Bear Sterns seemed o disappear overnight, Wachovia, AIG, Merrill Lynch suffered huge losses, and of course Lehman Brothers completely collapsed. The World Bank has even taken action toward assisting this global phenomenon. The crisis caused an eruption - who will get their money back and who should receive a bailout from the Feds? Lehman Brothers made a huge mistake when they borrowed significant amounts to fund their investing in the years leading to its bankruptcy in 2008. Doing this is a common economic process known as leveraging or gearing. A sizable portion of this investing was in housing-related assets, making it vulnerable to a downturn in that market. One measure of this risk-taking was its leverage ratio, a measure of the ratio of assets to owner's equity. This ratio increased rapidly from 2003 to 2008. Then,

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The Hand by Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette

In the beginning of Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette's short story, "The Hand," a young bride is lying in bed with her new husband, admiring him while he sleeps. Thinking to herself, she "praised his mouth, full and likable, his skin the color of pink brick, and even his forehead, neither noble nor broad, but still smooth and unwrinkled." The bride also mentions her husbands eyelashes and how she's fascinated at how long they are. Despite his good looks, the man also has a feminine side - his fingernails are manicured and painted pink. Colette mentions some of the man's hobbies, such as tennis and rowing, but never mentions the type of person he is. She is more more enamored with his looks and what he does

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Chrysippus's Determinism

Chrysippus, a well-known stoic who lived in ancient Greece, believed in determinism through causality. He justified moral responsibility through his view of compatibilism, whereby we may be praised or blamed for our actions because they are ultimately in our power. But it's important to start with the basis for Stoic determinism. This is contrary to those of the Epicureans that held a libertarian view of free will. Instead, the Stoics argue for a logical connection between all things. Nothing, the Stoics argue, can be without cause. They viewed the world as a complex causal chain where everything that happens must have a cause. This causal chain is what Chrysippus calls fate, which he describes as "a certain natural everlasting ordering of the whole; one set of things follows on and succeeds another, and the inter-connection is inviolable."" (Long & Sedley, p. 336). Chrysippus does make the distinction that fate is not some superstition being that is controlling all being, but rather s

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Greasy Lake by T.C. Boyle

T.C. Boyle's "Greasy Lake", is the story of a man's youthful and life-changing experience. The unnamed narrator vividly elaborates about a night he and his friends venture out to Greasy Lake and find more than they were looking for. In this first person narration, Boyle uses symbolism to show how the transition from youth to adulthood cannot only be difficult, but can also lead to dangerous places and expose the moral deficits of society. The lake plays an important role and an appropriate setting for the story, and it's also symbolizes the morality of mankind. "The Indians had called it Waken, a reference to the clarity of its waters."" (Boyle 573) This is clearly a reference to an earlier American lifestyle, when "courtesy and winning ways,"" (573) were prominent attributes in society. In postmodern America, for the most part, ideals are no longer based on a moral compass. "Now it is (was) fetid and murky."" (573) The description of the island in the middle of Greasy Lake has due

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Flaws of the Southern Campaign

The war in the northern states had essentially become a stalemate from the summer of 1778 onward. After securing New York, Clinton took his army and Royal Navy south where, the British believed, it could roam about freely due to the large number of loyalists supposedly still in the area. The British assumed that the loyalists would provide support for a continued effort and a re-engagement of the Colonialists. The southern campaign initially went well for the British with Savannah and Charleston coming under their control by 1780. Cornwallis, the British commander in the south, then planned to move his troops through the Carolina back-country providing what he thought would be a moral booster to loyalists there. Cornwallis' intent was to raise a loyalist militia which, supported by British regulars, would take control of the back country. This proved successful as loyalist militia units were formed and took control throughout the area. By the summer of 1780, British control of South Carolina seemed assured, especially after Cornwallis' defeat of American forces

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Harley Davidson and Ducati Marketing Strategies

Harley Davidson and Ducati remain two of the most recognizable brands in the motorcycle industry. Both have created strong brand loyalty, and dominate a large percentage of the market and the two companies owe part of their success to their advertising branch. Harley Davidson and Ducati both utilize pathos, logos and ethos in their print advertisements in an attempt to appeal to a male demographic. Harley Davidson attempts to appeal to men by creating an image of classic, rugged, American masculinity while Ducati focuses on a new, more exotic image of masculinity. The two marketing strategies are very different, but ultimately, Ducati utilizes the more effective strategy because they don't place limits on their market. Through print advertising, Ducati targets a primarily male consumer market.nDucati aims for a more modern clientele and attempt to appeal to a newer image of masculinity. In their print ads, the main subject rides a bright pink motorcycle. The advertisement portrays the man as confident, handsome and distinctive. The male in the image appeals to a wide demographic of males who wish t

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