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The Importance of ListeningAs listening is the most essential skill a person should have, there are some barriers that sometimes have to be overcome in order for a person to listen effectively. Have you ever been in a conversation, and the person in whom you are conversing with says, "Are you listening to me"? I know I fall guilty to this in almost every phone conversation I have with my mother. Each day we talk, occasionally multiple times throughout the day, and as strong as our relationship is I always tend to tune her every now and then throughout our conversation. As I may felt that I was already a good listener, I never really notice that sometimes my attention did wander, and I would space out completely. In this case I would lose track of what my mother would be discussing and start thinking about my own thoughts. For example, ideas on what to make for dinner, or what new thing can I buy son. Anything that would keep me from fully engaging and pass time until my mother would finish talking. However, |
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Centralized and Decentralized AuthorityIn the case of business management there are many advantages and disadvantages when it comes to a centralized or decentralized system of authority for any organization. Starting with a centralized organization structure the main characteristic would be a few key leaders who have control over decision-making often concentrated in the same headquarters, serving as the base for the corporation. Centralization of authority will keep a unified concept throughout a company because a strategy can be clearly delegated from a CEO to all employees on all levels and allow them to work towards the same goal. With accountability on a select number of leaders it is easier to trace effective, and not so effective, decisions back to who is responsible for them and reducing the time it takes to come to important decisions. By leaving the accountability to upper management, it will reduce the instances of conflict within a growing company and allowing workers to perform without the high level pressure |
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Media, Society and CultureMedia is the prime reflection of society and culture. Music videos and advertisements are two main sources that portray their society and their target audience with how they should view and set standards of what they should consider to be the norm. Beyoncé's hit music video "ego" sums up the way our society thinks about the male sexual organ. Beyoncé refers to the penis, as being "the bigger the better" comparing the penis to a man's ego. "Its too big its too wide it don't fit, he walks like this cause he can back it up, he's got a big ego, such a huge ego." In the video Beyoncé is shown sitting with legs wide open as she is describing the man with the big "ego", this refers to the picture that our society paints of how a man should sit, legs wide open and hunched back like a tough guy. Also, the lyrics can be what most feminist would see as degrading, for example: "Ego so big, you must admit I got every reason to feel l |
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Big Dogs - A Paralyzing FearAt the tender age of four, my parents surprised me with a new red bike. One day, I decided to take my bike for a spin around the block. Suddenly out of nowhere, a humongous dog came running towards me with his owner, chasing behind him. The dog lunged at me, knocking me off my bike and onto the ground. A dog attack was the beginning of what has become a paralyzing fear of big dogs for most of my life. Unfortunately, a few years later, I had another encounter with the same vicious dog. It was a cold wintery afternoon so, my sister and I decided, we should race home after school. She had on her favorite winter attire, a big brown Eskimo jacket, which made her look like a big bear. As we raced home, my sister sprinted pass me, coming face to face with the big dog. Instantly, the dog aggressively atta |
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Students and Advanced TechnologyThe word technology just appeared during in 19th century after the discovery of steam power that has changed the old world of human force to the world of machine. Think back what it must have been to live in the 13th century. What do you think you would find? How would you travel to your school? How would you call or email to your mother that you will be late for the dinner? How different all things would be if you were to live in this old world? Many items what you see and touch are the result of technology. Therefore sociologist has defined the word technology is the ways people use their inventions and discoveries to satisfy their needs and desires. Since the development of technology improves intensively, people obtain almost of life's necessities, accessibility and the mass production of goods and services. What is more, it changes the way of student learning in academic field. In a word, it is not possible for students to learn in the absence of teachers, lecturers, books, and ch |
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Representations of Love in Romeo and JulietLove has the power to give life, and also the power to take it away. This can be seen in the play, Romeo and Juliet, a dramatic tragedy written by William Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet tells the story of two "star-cross'd lovers', Romeo and Juliet, who are forbidden to love, due to their families' long standing feud. Different types of love are represented with Shakespeare's impeccable use of the English language, and through the use of figurative language, characterization and the Petrarchan convention, the subjects of unrequited, romantic, familial and courtly love are explored. Despite the inherently pitiful nature of having one's love for another be unrequited, shakespeare manages to portray such a plight with eloquence and beauty, through the use of the Petrachan convention. With it, he express, in elegant detail, Romeo's desperate infatuation with Rosaline. Shakespeare's use of the Petrarchan convention can allow Romeo to express his superficial feelings for her. True to th |
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Film Analysis - 2001: A Space OdysseyContext Social, Historical and Cultural Context The context surrounding 2001 A Space Odyssey contributes to the ground-breaking impact it had on cinema, and has ultimately influenced the content of the film. The central themes are strongly influenced by political and cultural developments at the time – particularly the beginnings of the space age. America in the 1960s was in a radical period of change. The civil rights movement tackling racial segregation, the assassination of Present Kennedy, and the continuation of the cold war, involving the 'space race' between the United States and Russia. 2001: A Space Odyssey began production in 1964, just after the assassination of President Kennedy. Just before he died, he made the promise to put man on the moon before the decade was out, which was eventually achieved in 1969, the year after 2001 was released. The tension between the USA and Russia was high during the 1960s. Concern was high after the Cuban missile crisis in the |
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Mass Media - Robbing People of PrivacyIntroduction The highly coveted private life of Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales, have always been the limelight in media publishing and hence enticing the "paparazzi" to trail her every course. As the car of Princess Diana and her then boyfriend were chased by six photographers on motorcycles, their attempted escape hence resulted in the deadly car crash. The death of Princess Diana elicited massive outpouring of grief and fervently blamed the mass media for their audacious invasion of private lives. It is widely agreed upon that with the proliferation of mass media, private lives of prominent figures and even those of the common man have been seized. However, the mass media cannot be blamed if it is the individual's lapse of defense against the pervasiveness of the internet. A1 The excessive sensationalism of the mass media has provided a major impetus for journalists and photographers to surreptitiously snoop on the private lives of prominent figures. There have been nume |
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Speech on Indigenous AustraliaBut, you may say, we asked you to speak of Indigenous Australia, what does that have to do with a land of one's own. I will try to explain. They may have implied a timeline of sorts, within the greater context of a diversely cultured continent. One might have expected, at least superficially, for it to include a tribute to David Unaipon (1), or possibly Cathy Freeman; perhaps a remark on Neville Bonner's or Charles Perkin's political endeavours. However, more fundamentally, I thought of the loss of opportunity, a duality in lifestyles resulting in heightened infant mortality rates; a battle for sovereignty within their lives and misunderstood cultural differences. Not referring to a single issue but rather, a multiplicity of issues, intersecting and contributing to the disadvantage of aboriginal Australians within the broader Australian community. Who, you may ask, am I? Nobody ,in particular. I am nameless, I am faceless, I am voiceless and I am powerless. I am the lady you witness b |
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The Cons of Vaccinating ChildrenIntroduction Before I start talking does anyone know the number of doses of vaccines children need before the age of 18? According to the Institute of Medicine, children are expected to get 48 doses of 14 vaccines by the time they're just 6 years old – starting with the first vaccine given on the day of the birth in the newborn nursery! By the age 18, federal public health officials say they should have gotten a total of 69 doses of 16 vaccines and some even get doubled the vaccine if they aren't recorded and this directly affects the immune system. Children's immune systems can deal with most infections naturally, and injecting questionable vaccine ingredients into a child may cause side effects, including seizures, paralysis, and at times even death. There are 3 things that I would like to discuss with you: first, what is vaccination? Second, what are the problems after receiving the vaccine and third how vaccines are unnatural compared to natural immunity. Transition An em |
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The Assassination of JFKJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was assassinated on November 22nd, 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald and an unknown gunman through the conspiracy theory involving the CIA. Although firing three shots at President Kennedy, Oswald was not the only responsible perpetrator for the death. The unknown gunman, working for the CIA, fired from the grassy knoll and emitted the fatal headshot which killed Kennedy. The CIA collaborated with Lee Harvey Oswald to commit the assassination of JFK as they had the means to manipulate Oswald and frame him in order that he would be entirely blamed and hence convicted for the crime. Furthermore, each with their own distinct motive, both powers banded together with the idea to kill the President. Lee Harvey Oswald was critically involved in the assassination of JFK because he fired three shots from the Texas School Book Depository in attempt to kill the president. There is sufficient evidence that Oswald fired shots and this is su |
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Tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist CompanyThroughout time there have always been industrial fires or accidents but one of the most famous fires for all the wrong reasons is the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire. The industrial fire that occurred on March 25, 1911 was one of the deadliest fires during its time. The fire ended up killing a grand total of 146 workers who ended up either trapped inside the building or ended up jumping 8 floors. In the documentary Triangle Fire produced by Jamilia Wignot discusses the striking of the Triangle Waistshirt Company workers, the desire for a union, and ultimately the fire that occurred in the factory. Due to this tragic event America was able to grow and make better legislation when it comes to labor laws. But, before watching this documentary the viewers should know that unions were just beginning to become popular and not a common amenity. The documentary has a focus on the Triangle Shirtwaist company workers that end up striking for a union among other things that would carry along wi |
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Positive PsychologyAbstract In most instances, positive psychology is attributed to the study of negative traits of the human self, such as mental disorder. However, through positive psychology, the field of psychology has managed to branch out in to the study of the elements that constituted to the 'good life', or rather, what adds the greatest value to an individual's life. This paper focuses entirely on the positive psychology learning course, with special emphasis on the core principles that define it. This paper also focuses on various elements, such as the emotional and cognitive changes observed in the states, processes and experiences of the learner. Other considerations in this paper involve future goals/ plans, practical application, as well as challenges and obstacles, in relation to the knowledge derived from the study of positive psychology. Introduction Positive Psychology is a term coined by Abraham Maslow, which he wrote first as the title of his book, Motivation and Personality. |
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Legalizing Recreational MarijuanaOne of the biggest arguments among Americans today is whether or not recreational marijuana should be legalized. Many Americans fail to see the good in marijuana because of all the false acquisitions made in the past. Legalizing recreational marijuana would bring forth a variety of benefits then harm when consuming it. What people forget to talk about are some of the benefits that come along with marijuana. There are many people in our society that cannot afford to go to the doctor for anything that isn't immediate. Marijuana is often used in treating pain management and nausea. There are people in our society that suffer from those two symptoms that marijuana is known to help. If recreational mar |
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Family Law and Same Sex Relationships in AustraliaIntroduction Currently in the Australian Media a major ethical and political debate about same sex relationship rights has been brought to light from the recent referendum in Ireland passing gay marriage. There has been a number of changes not only in Australia's views but this has realised through Australian legislation. A number of these changes have been in the areas of: Property, Medical Rights, Superannuation Rights and Taxation legislation, there was also attempt of Gay Marriage in ACT. Background Information on Same Sex Marriage in Australia The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) recently passed state legislation to supposably give the right of marriage to same sex individuals, despite the overwhelming support for this change, it was overridden by the superior Federal legislation in the constitution that define marriage as the "Voluntary union for life, between one man and one woman" which nullified the ACT's state legislation. Property This lack of marriage rights |
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The Theory of Multiple IntelligencesHow do interpersonal intelligence and, logical-mathematical intelligence work together to ones advantage? In, Howard Gardners "The Theory of Multiple Intelligences" he describes both spatial and mathematical-logical intelligence (513-516). I have always considered myself to be smarter then average. My two strongest intelligences are my mathematical-logical, spatial intelligence. Even with out previously knowing about any of these different types of intelligence I use them all daily in my field of work with industrial mechanics. After graduating high school my first job offer was working as an equipment operator. For months I would operate the same machines and without even trying I was learning so much about them. At times equipment would brake down, and a maintenance technician would be called. Usually by the time the tech would show I would already have the issue resolved and explain what I did. When the tech would ask me who taught me, or how I knew so much with out any |
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Colonists and the New WorldIn the aftermath of King Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy (1534), Henry became the Supreme Head of the Church of England. This successful coup of Henry to take control of the Anglican Church from the Papacy initiated a long struggle among the religious groups in England. Because these religious groups rejected the beliefs and traditions of the Anglican Church, many were persecuted and punished. Persecution was strongly administered to the English Catholics who had viewed the Pope as their church leader and not an Anti-Christ as Henry had proclaimed (McDougall, 2005). As for the Puritans, they wanted to reform the Anglican Church by eliminating the hierarchical system in the church. Puritans believed an individual was his own priest and could communicate direct |
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The Story of Hansel and GretelWe all grew up hearing the traditional stories of Hansel and Gretel, but as times goes we are seeing more and more of the new versions. The latest movie version of "Hansel & Gretel; The Witch Hunt" is a horror movie expanding upon the fairytale. There are similarities to the textbook version. But filmmakers made certain alteration to the characters, the ending and twisted the storyline. The movie more complex and darker opposed to the happily-ever-after in the traditional story. As mentioned before, in the "Witch Hunters", the original elements from the textbook version are there. But they made some changes to the characters. Hansel was the main protagonist. He is always optimistic and clever, making sure he comes with a plan to outsmart the adults. He dropped the white pebbles on the way to the forest so he could find his way home. He comforted his sister Gretel. He took her by the hand though the forest, following the white pebbles. The movie portrayed Hansel as |
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Preventing the Spread of Hepatitis B VirusWhy one of the most worldwide and easily spread diseases can be ignored by the majority of people? According to the Hepatitis B Foundation, (Hepb.org), "worldwide, 2 billion people (1 out of 3 people) have been infected with HBV and 400 million people have become chronic carriers of the virus."(1/5). No one can explain the fact that most people know a great deal about the HIV-AIDS, which infected only 47 million people worldwide, and do not know anything or only a little about Hepatitis B, which is 100 times more contagious. Hepatitis B is a liver inflammation disease cause by Hepatitis B virus (HBV), which attacks and destroys liver cells, and can turn into liver cancer or cirrhosis. It can be transmitted sexually, by bodily fluids, from an infected mother to baby during delivery, by unsterile needles, razors, and medical equipments. The treatment of the disease is long and expensive, and the cure rate is low. Although HBV is an easily spread and dangerous virus; it is also |
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Investing in SharesWhen one invests in shares, it means that one is buying a part of that particular company - meaning one owns a part of that company. Depending on the choice of the company and how they perform, this can be a good investment or a bad investment. If the company doesn't perform well and loses money, as a shareholder you share the loss in the proportion of the number of shares you have. There are on the other hand shares of companies which are stable, these are called blue chip companies, such as Commonwealth Bank. In general a company with a chance of high return on investment will have high risk of loss as well. With blue chip companies, the return will not be huge but there is less chance of losing money. While investing in shares, it is possible to buy shares of diverse companies to spread one's investment into a variety of different areas of compa |
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Building a Stronger Faith in GodSometimes, lie is challenging us we are facing challenges, we've been through ups and downs, isn't it helping us to be stronger faith with God. In times of troubles God is the only weapon that we can use in defeating those troubles. By reading the verse Mark 10:17-26 the word that strikes and got my attention was the words "come and follow me" for the reason it encourage me to always do the right thing, as we follow him we would live a life that is full of contentment. God is always waiting there waiting for us. Moreover, we follow him because we are sure that nobody will harm us, as long as we have faith and trust in him troubles and despair will never be on our side. By following and having faith in him, he will surely lead us to the right path that we should go in to. God will never leave us in the times that we experience some obstacles in our life. He is always there to guide and tell some advice in the way of being silent and by praying to him. It helps me realize many |
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Fashion Magazines and AdvertisementsThe fashion world is built around the fabrications of beauty because advertisements in fashion magazines try to paint a picture of what they believe beauty is. The big problem with these ads in these magazines are that they fail to paint a diverse image of beauty instead they show beauty as only one thing; tall, slim, and Caucasian. America is a diverse nation filled with a variety of cultures and ethnicities, sadly fashion magazines and their advertisements does not accurately reflect the United States citizens. Instead, fashion magazines tend to exclude certain groups of people from others particularly women of color and plus size women. When women and girls do not see individuals that look similar as them being portrayed as beautiful they may feel like they do not meet the qualifications of beauty. Thus, the underrepresentation of women of color and plus size women in fashion magazine ads can be harmful to those expose to it. Diversity in fashion magazine ads is virtually non-exis |
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Women's Rights in America"I think the girl who is able to earn her own living and pay her own way should be as happy as anybody on earth. The sense of independence and security is very sweet."1 Women were in the right to pursue protection for themselves during the progressive era and if not for themselves then at least for people like them. With slavery and true womanhood ideologies all but gone from America it was the working woman that became important in the sphere of equality and security. To begin with, all living creations natural right to live as they see fit without obstructing or damaging rights of others, is a privilege all should enjoy for it is limited to those that live. A working woman is not excluded from this ideology for she bares more burden in it than man and her struggle is continuous even in today's society. They endure the pain of child bearing for nine months, child |
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Characters of The Hunger GamesSuzanne Collins, author of "The Hunger Games," writes an amazing novel with many valuable lessons to be learned from it. In The Hunger Games the world has been ravaged by nature, and instead of the United States we now have the districts of Panem. One extremely powerful government controls them all and it has become a dictatorship that will do anything to stay in power. So the government created the Hunger Games where two tributes of children are taken from each district to fight to the death in the arena. This is how the new government expresses its power society must follow or be destroyed by this over powerful government. In The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins she shows what the dangers of too much power can do to a society. she does this with the use of characters, symbols, point of view, and setting. Many of the characters in The Hunger Games are a great representation of how the power of the government is effecting its people. Katniss Everdeen, Primrose Everdeen, Gale Hawthorne |
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Embryonic Stem Cell ResearchA topic of controversy that is being debated throughout families across America as well as in the legislature is the scientific discovery and usage of embryonic stem cell research. Human embryos provide stem cells, which can potentially cure numerous chronic diseases. Stem cell research affects both the embryos involved and the victims of disease who are strongly in need of stem cells. However, many believe that taking stem cells from human embryos is taking the life of another human being. Research on embryos in vitro fertilization clinics has already been approved and some argue for allowing embryos to be taken that are not yet in these in vitro clinics, since this will provide for a greater number of stem cells to be obtained for research. However, I am not addressing this issue or the problems regarding limited research and restricted funding, rather I am focusing on informing the opposition in hopes they may now view this issue in a different light. A vast majority of America sti |
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