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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and HomesicknessThe transition from high school to college is one of the hardest steps in a teenager's life. Moving away to college presents many challenges that teens haven't had to face before. For the first time, the high school graduate is without the supervision of parents or caregivers, has been stripped of a familiar social network and is most likely many miles away from home. Matriculating college students are eager to explore a new lifestyle and the opportunities to set their own limits without an overseeing parental eye. But many students lack the discipline in their schedules and feel as though they are losing control of their lives. Along with the challenge of learning to regulate their new lifestyle, college freshmen face the daunting and stressful task of replacing the friendships that they left behind. The difficulty of building a social support network is compounded by the unfamiliar college environment and the lack of security that the teenager was used to having at home. It's no |
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Undocumented Workers and Illegal ImmigrantsThe United States is home to a projected 12 to 15 million undocumented workers as well as their families who are living illegally in the United States. Illegal, undocumented immigrants are living throughout the U.S, with the highest concentration in California and Texas. About 85% of illegal immigrants cross into North America via routes which pass through the southern U.S/Mexico border, Most of these immigrants are travelling from Central and South America and Mexico. More than 50% of all illegal immigrants are born in Mexico (White, 2007). Border security and immigration are intense political issues, and across the country, many towns and cities have seen an escalation in the number of illegal immigrants putting down roots in their communities. Anger and chauvinism on the part of American's have brought a sense of disillusionment to many immigrants, and this leads to bitterness, frustration and even violence. A number of bills have been deliberated by Congress in order to limit if |
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The Volatile History of ProstitutionIt is said that prostitution is the oldest profession, and indeed, "the act or practice of engaging in promiscuous sexual relations especially for money," has been a part of world culture for centuries. The act of prostitution was first noted in early Sumerian society, dating back to 2400 B.C. (Brief History of Prostitution"). During this time, prostitution was considered a legitimate profession and even appeared on the Sumerian list of viable jobs, along with doctors, cooks, barbers, and scribes. Over time, more conservative societies have changed their views of prostitution. As the practice of selling ones body or sexual services for money continued to expand and develop, society began seeing it as detrimental to society, having a negative impact on both the prostitute and the willing customer. Although prostitution provides a means of income, it has also has linked to numerous sexually transmitted diseases. Along with the spreading of these illnesses, a life of prostitution is |
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The Moral Code of Yale UniversityElisha Dov Hack's essay, "College Life versus My Moral Code," speaks on the issue of Yale University's so called "loose" moral practices and the mandatory rule that students must live on campus (freshman and sophomore year). When reading Hack's essay, there's a clear contrast between Yale's "anything goes" residential attitudes vs. Hack's religious moral code. The essay presents three points which the author believes are essential to her argument. It is not the difference in school code vs. moral code, but rather the what the author feels she'd be missing by living on campus as it relates to her religion. These three parameters are exposure to campus acceptance to sexual individualism, familial values, ideas of sexual morality. The purpose of Hack's e |
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Methadone MisconceptionsMisconceptions About Methadone Methadone is a synthetic opiate derived for use as a treatment for pain relief during World War II. Medical professionals quickly saw the efficacy of methadone as a treatment option for heroin and morphine addiction stemming from battlefield injuries. Methadone is available as a liquid, in tablets, or as an injectable medication. Methadone is typically prescribed by medical professionals for the treatment of heroin and other opiate addiction, based on the longer-lasting effects of the drug as a deterrent to illegal use of narcotics. The effects of methadone treatment as an option for addicted clients has shown to be somewhere between highly-effective and partly-effective, relative to the severity of the addiction presented. The nature of addiction is that it is a chronic, relapsing condition, characterized by compulsive drug-seeking behaviors, resulting in neurochemical and molecular changes in the brain (SAMHSA, 2007). Physical dependence, euphoric hi |
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The Letters of Abelard and HeloiseHeloise and Abelard are two prominent figures in medieval literature. The story of their love affair, as well as the crumble of their relationship, sets them apart from other couples of their time. "The Letters of Abelard and Heloise," by Pierre Abelard, tells the story of a truly epic romance. "God knows I never sought anything in you except yourself; I wanted simply you, nothing of yours." This is just one example of the true love depicted by Abelard and Heloise. The central idea of "The Letters of Abelard and Heloise," is two lovers caught in the tides of forbidden love, and the consequences they face because of it. Pierre Abelard rose to prominence due to his teaching talents and innovative thinking and his lover, Heloise, was the well educated niece of Canon Fulbert, canon of the Notre Dame Cathedral. Abelard set his sights on educating Heloise, and offered to be a her private tutor. He then convinced Canon Fulbert to allow Heloise to live with him so he could better teach He |
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The Leadership of Marcus GarveyIn his hope of advancing his people from being "second class citizens," Marcus Garvey provided the best chance for black people to become unified on a global scale. With this vision in mind, Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Not only did the UNIA represent the largest mass movement in African American history, but with Garvey's vision, it also helped to inspire peoples of African descent around the globe to embrace a sense of pride in their shared African heritage. Garvey sought to create a movement that would result in an "Africa for Africans"." However, these endeavors made by Garvey ultimately led to the denouement of his short lived reign. He was considered a threat and named a "notorious Negro agitator " by the future first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover, who was the prime conspirator in bringing Garvey down. If it had not been for the lack in support from a few other notable African Americans of the time, there |
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Why I Chose to Become a TeacherIn second grade, when I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer was spoken with confidence; a teacher. Many children, girls in particular, claim that they want to become a teacher, but as a child grows and more career opportunities emerge, most deviate from the educational path and move on to other occupations. Since I come from a large Italian family, I've been surrounded by young children my entire life. I began babysitting when I was young and being around these children solidified that I wanted to become a teacher so I could make an impact on a child's life and somehow make a difference. I believe that if you desire to be a teacher, you have to be 100% committed, dedicated and have a genuine love for children. After my first semester in college, I was employed as a nanny. In this position, I gained a lot of "real world" experience being around the active boys I was responsible for. I helped them with their homework, making sure that they were fully prepared for school the next day. We did a lot of learning activities and I led them through different educational projects. During this time, I began substitute teaching and was |
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Ramayana and Traditional Characteristics of an EpicObjective: Using the characteristics of an epic, explain how each is demonstrated through the story of Ramayana. There are six common characteristics of an epic, and they are mostly general in nature: the hero is a male of high position in society, the story involves the heavens or the underworld, the hero's actions reflect the values of a culture, the plot is complicated by supernatural beings or a dangerous journey, the tone is serious, and it pays attention to universal themes like good and evil. All six traits are clearly portrayed in the story of Ramayana. The most basic characteristic of an epic is a male hero of high position in society. Ramayana is a man and is next in line to be king of India. In order to put an end to Ramayana's ascension to the throne, his stepmother has him exiled to the woods on the outskirts of the city. The next characteristic that would classify this story as an epic would be that the character's actions reflect the values of a culture. When |
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Apostles of Disunion by Charles Dew"Apostles of Disunion," by Charles Dew discusses the cause of the South's secession that led to the Civil War by examining the work of southern secession commissioners, urging fellow Southerners to follow their lead and secede from the Union. Ignored by historians or dismissed as minor figures behind the motives of disunion, Dew is convinced that speeches and letters from the southern commissioners reveal a lot about the secession and pending Civil War during the winter of 1860-1861. Charles Dew's ancestors fought for the Confederacy, and growing up, he was taught the only reason the South had seceded was for states' rights. Anyone who thought differently wasn't taken seriously, yet after years of scholarly training and becoming a historian, it was not until he studied the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies that he began to question this childhood fact. Did racism have anything to do with the cause of secession, and was white supremacy a critical element for whi |
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Sundance of the Sioux and the Jewish Brit MilahThe ritual Sundance of the Sioux and the Jewish Brit Milah ceremony could not come from two more different religions, yet both rituals share similarities. Both practices are centered around the physical donation of flesh and binding rituals. The Jewish practice of circumcision is symbolic of binding the physical body to Christ, while the Lakota Sun Dance ritual is a symbol of the renewal of the tribe by learning through the traditions of ancestors. Both practices require a donation of flesh. The Lakota have pledgers who willing sacrifice their flesh for blessings, while Jewish parents sacrifice the flesh of their infant sons to symbolize his unity with their Christ. Brit Milah means "the Covenant of Circumcision in Hebrew and is a circumcision that is performed on an eight day old male infant. The ceremony is performed by a mohel, ritual circumciser, and the entire ritual includes a special blessing over a cup of wine, the male child receives his Jewish name, after which a celebratory |
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Analysis of The Glass Castle by Jeannette WallsThe primary duty of a parent is to raise their children to be happy and well-adjusted adults. When raising a child, it's essential to treat them fairly and with unconditional of love. Unfortunately, millions of children have parents who are unable, or unwilling, to give them the upbringing they need and deserve. In "The Glass Castle," Jeannette Walls portrays "Mom" as a flawed parent, but one with both good and bad qualities. One of Mom's most significant traits is her optimistic attitude. For example, the Wall's family decide to buy a house in, but they could only afford one that is old and run down. When the family arrived at the house on moving day, Mom said, "arrive at the house she says, "There are people in Ethiopia who would kill for a place like this." (Walls 151) Mom is aware that their current conditions of living are very poor, but she wants to make the best of what they have. She does not want the kids to be sad about what the house lacks, but rather be grateful for having |
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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl"There are no bonds so strong as those which are formed by suffering together."(159) Through these bonds, the black community was able to provide comfort and support to one another in the face of daily horrors. The purpose for Harriet Jacobs' "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl," is not to emphasize the brutality committed against the black community, but to commemorate the unity among African American's. Although some may finish this novel with great anger regarding the degradation so of the slaves, Jacobs's true desire was to express the love, specifically within the her community, that prevailed despite the persecution. The severe corruption of power is at the heart of the institution of slavery, and this is a recurring theme permeating "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl." "I can testify, from my own experience and observation, that slavery is a curse to the whites as well as it is to the blacks. It makes white fathers cruel and sensual; the sons violent and licentious; it |
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Why We Should (or Shouldn't) Read Poetry"The necessity for poetry is one of the most fundamental traits of the human race."" (PAR. 2). Amy Lowell's essay, "Why We Should Read Poetry,"" is a strongly opinionated paper which attempts to capture the reader's attention and draw them in to her literature loving world. Lowell compares poetry to eating, rambling on about how she believes poetry is a necessity in everyday life. She states poetry is the "heart of man," "and a way to know "man and all his moods."(PAR. 2) In trying to convince her readers that poetry is necessary, Lowell comes off as somewhat obnoxious, and her comparisons to poetry and it's importance in life is pure redundancy. When the author compares the need to eat to the need to consume poetry, it comes off as over the top insane. Not everybody needs poetry to survive - in fact, nobody does. Poetry is merely one way (of many) to reveal our feelings, and it's certainly not a fundamental cornerstone of the human race. Amy Lowell's opinionated essay begins and f |
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Antigone and the Rule of King CreonInstructions: What is the central conflict in Antigone? What is the message regarding the conflict between divine laws and man-made laws? The central conflict in Antigone is the conflict of "right vs. wrong." In "Antigone," by Sophocles, this conflict is presented when King Creon attempts to exert his power over the people in a manner contradictory to the divine laws of the gods. This tug-of-war places the central characters in a position where they must choose between following the man-made laws of King Creon or those established by their gods. In "Antigone," an ongoing battle between brothers Eteocles and Polynices ultimately ends with their deaths. King Creon, their uncle, announced that he was denying Polynices' a proper burial because he was seen as an enemy of the state. He is firm and resolute on this because he wanted it to be known that he was a powerful ruler, and he was not to be questioned. Antigone, his niec |
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts - Financial AnalysisThe purpose of our analysis was to evaluate the financial position of your organization, assess its resources and determine challenges it may encounter while trying to achieve its mission. Organization Presentation The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is an incorporated not-for-profit organization under the Law of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. It is also a registered charity within the meaning of the Income Tax Act. Since its creation in 1860, the museum has been a cultural landmark for the city of Montreal. Its collection consists of paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings, photographs and decorative art objects from different time periods and from all over the world. Every year, its exhibitions attract nearly 600,000 visitors. Mission The mission of the museum can be summarized in the following quote: "The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) has a mission to attract the broadest and most heterogeneous public possible and to provide that public with firsthand access to a univer |
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The Drug Battles of South AmericaDrugs problems in South America are certainly not a recent issue. In 2006, the new Mexican President, Felipe Calderon, knew that he was in a position to implement measures to put and end to drug dealing and smuggling. In order to take down those involved in the drug cartel, President Calderon reinforced security in many areas, including upping the number of officers put in areas known to draw traffickers. He also made strides in sweeping corrupt officials from government positions. The newly enforced anti-drug regulations outraged the drug cartels and they began to lash out against the government, as some of the most powerful and dangerous drug-lords were arrested and put behind bars. Since Calderon took office, the drug battle has intensified. The La Familia Cartel is located in the state of Michoacan, but also has operations in the states of Guerrero, Guanajuato, Mexico, Jalisco and Queretar. Jose Mendez Vargas and Nazario Moreno Gonzalez lead the cartel. Most recently, Nazario Moreno González was killed in a two-day shootout between federal officers and a gunman. Although the Mexican Government knew that his death did not mean victory, they knew it woul |
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American Penology - Past and Present"American Penology,"" by Thomas G. Blomberg and Karol Lucken, is am informative and remarkable book, in that it discusses contemporary issues in the correctional system, and also provides interesting facts of its history and possible future. One thing that I found of particular interest, was the description of the transition (or shift) of punishment through the history of the United States. In this reaction paper, I'll cover Chapters 2, 3 and 7 and will discuss criminal punishment in terms of its purpose and the methods that have been deemed appropriate during the course of American history. Chapter 2: Public Punishment in Colonial America (1600-1790) I was somewhat uncomfortable reading Chapter 2, because laws regarding criminals during the Colonial period were heavily influenced by religion. The early colonists did not perceive crime to be a social problem; instead, they considered crime to be "a predictable consequence of a fallen world and active forces of the devil." (Blomberg & |
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Entrepreneurship and Starting a BusinessWhen choosing a location, an entrepreneur has to plan several things before making a decision. In this assignment, we will discuss how choosing a location has an effect on the operations of the business. We will also look at some things that an entrepreneur has to keep in mind before making the decision. We will also discuss what impact it has on the overall customer experience and quality control of the customer. We will also see how location can make a small business succeed, because of the planning and decision making that the owner took for the business location. Business Location and Operations Entrepreneurs have a number of things to consider when starting their new venture and one of the biggest is how to find the right location. While the business location may not seem like a looming decision, especially for start-ups working from home, it should still be a priority to plan for expected future growth. One of the most important and the basic things for a young business owner |
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Integrity in Arthur Miller's The CrucibleThe Salem witch trials were a dark moment in our nation's history. It was a time when innocent people were accused of practicing witchcraft, and those who didn't confess to this, they were hanged. This horrible tragedy of 1600's Salem was captured brilliantly by playwright Arthur Miller in his critical success, "The Crucible." In his play, he successfully chronicles the hysteria that overtook this small village, and through it's dialogue, demonstrated just how far people may go to protect their morals and beliefs. Some of the accused were so persecuted and tormented that began to believe they were actually guilty of practicing witchcraft and went so far as to confess to their "crimes." Others held onto the knowledge that they were innocent and these individuals were executed; and died with integrity. In Miller's play, "The Crucible," the words of John Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and Elizabeth Proctor demonstrate how far a man or woman with integrity will go to defend their innocence. J |
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On Being a Young MotherOnce I get their plates on the table I have about thirty minutes to get myself ready for school and finish any homework that I could not finish the night before. As I pull into the daycare parking lot, I see that, as usual there are no parking spots available and park on the side of the road. I could not afford the best daycare with a great parking system or even coded doors. I get them into their classes, Then I have ten minutes to talk to the principle about extending my payment to a couple days later. I then spend the rest of my day attending my classes, I get out of my last class at 5:35pm and have to be at daycare by 6:00pm to pick up my children, then head home. My nights consists of bathing, feeding, and putting my children to bed. I then have some time to get homework done, shower and off to bed I go. Most nights I don't get to spend as much time as I'd like to spend with my children. There are many disadvantages of having children at a young age, such as finacial challanges, restrictions, and not always being able to give them the best. After having children it became fiancially challenging as a young adult.The daily spe |
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300 and The Last Stand of 300Sparta was a city-state of Ancient Greece. This city-state was known for the strength of its military, and the Spartans took being a soldier very seriously. In fact, a typical boy's education was based almost completely on training to become a powerful man, prepared for battle. The foundation of Spartan society was strong and fierce men, trained to show no weakness or mercy. They were men who would run into battle, and never run away from an enemy; even knowing it would cost them their lives. Their most famous battle was the Battle of Thermopylae. In this battle, 300 Spartans, their entire force of warriors, were overtaken by the enemy. - but in doing so, they stalled the Persians from further attacks while another army was assembling. This battle lasted three days, and the Spartans lost when they were betrayed by the Greek army when one of their men told the Persians how to best get behind the Spartans and take them from both sides. On the third day of the ferocious battle, all 300 Spartan Soldiers were killed. The movie "300" is a graphic reenactment of the Battle of T |
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Letter to a Women's Rights AdvocateDear --------- ----------, I write to you with the expectation and full understanding that I may not receive a response from anytime soon. If the turmoil and instability of your country renders you incapable of responding to this letter, I'll know the reason why. However, I wanted to write this to you in order to express my appreciation and admiration for your revolutionary essay, "A Vindication of The Rights of Women." I'm sure you'd agree that there is the stirring of change in the air. Traditional monarchies are on the verge of collapse - even close to extinction - and democracies are beginning to push forward with unprecedented momentum. And, with change comes enlightenment, revolutionary principals and an independent livelihood. After reading your work, I've noticed you possess a unique writing style. It's also clear that you recognize that our lives can no longer be based on antiquated precepts that |
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Mass Media in JamaicaOver the years, mass media has had a profound effect on Jamaica's development. Mass media is a form of socialization that provides information, entertainment, and advertisement to the masses. Mass media doesn't only provide information to the Jamaican public, but also plays a significant role in it's development - ways such as economic development, developing the region's identity, and in changing social roles. Having a successful economy requires the publicity of mass media because forms of media such as a variety of print and electronic media are used to advertise job opportunities for qualified individuals (Locksley, 2008). Promoting available employment positions aid reinforce economic growth as unemployed citizens have a means to find a job, and a working Jamaican is one who can pay their taxes. As a result, the intake of taxes contributes to an increase of the Gross Domestic Pro |
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A Man of Strong Character: 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, a soul generated by love"- Martin Luther King Jr. Roberto Clemente was born in Barrio San Anton Carolina, Puerto Rico on August 18,1934. He grew up in a humble home, along with his six siblings and parents Melchor and Luisa. Wanting to find a way to help his financially strapped family, Clemente put everything he had into perfecting his skills on the baseball field. His determination and drive, along with a natural athleticism and talent, led to his recruitment, at the age of seventeen, by the Cangrejeros de Santurceto, a popular Puerto Rican baseball team. Today, Roberto Clemente is recognized as one of the greatest Latin-American professional baseball players of all time. But more importanly, he's known for his benevolence and acts in helping others. On December 31, 1972, on his way to bring aid to victims of a devastating Nicar |
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