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An Overview of DaosimDaoism is a religion that focuses on living a simple and balanced life in harmony with nature. This is one of the most important principles in Daoism. People who follow Daoism believe that problems are not good and that it is important that if a problem occurs that the person finds another way to solve the issue. I think that the people who follow the way of life based on Daoism goal are to live a simple life. According to the text, simple living means to live a stress free life. A simple life is a life with no determinations, no cravings for power, and no need to have control over other people. This is a life to live that will hopefully help a person to tune out everybody else's ideas and thoughts and become their true selves. People that live this life are allowing the Dao to show its true expression. These people will not have to try to do good things in life purposely but they will be nice to everyone naturally. Dao has the power to affect the person's life who is a follower of the religion and it will affect the pe |
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Legal and Ethical Perspectives of SelfI have interacted with a range of material for this course which has given me insights into the concept of self in the context of healthcare. The aspect of the reading material that has stood out the most to me so far is that personhood and the "self" in relation to the broader world can be understood in relation to two key domains: a legal perspective and an ethical perspective. In terms of the conceptualization of personhood from the legal perspective, I understand that writers such as Atkins, Britton and de Lacey (2011) are arguing that the legal requirement of personhood includes being a homo sapien, having a living body, and being situated in an identifiable social situation. In terms of the ethical conceptualization of personhood, I understood the idea of ethical identity and moral agency to include such thing |
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Difference Between God-Loved and PiousSocrates' argumen,t "if the god-loved and the pious were the same, my dear Euthyphro, then if the pious was being loved because it was pious, the god-loved would also be being loved because it is god-loved" (Euthyphro, 11a), is in response to Euthyphro's second definition for piety that claims that the pious is the same as the god-loved (Euthyphro, 9e). Euthyphro doesn't realize it, but his definition for piety is an identity claim, or at least Socrates constructs it as one. Socrates is arguing that the pious is not the same as the god-loved. His argument says that if they were indeed the same, we would be able to substitute "pious" for "god-loved" in a statement without changing the truth-value of the statement in which the substitution is taking place. Here is a simple example of an identity claim: the author of The Apology is the author of The Republi |
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Symptoms and Treatments of LupusDefinition Lupus is an autoimmune disease that damages parts of the body such as the skin, joints, and organs. The term chronic means that the symptoms tend to last from a few months to years. In lupus, something goes wrong with the body's immune system, which is the part of the body that fights off viruses, bacteria, and germs (Lupus Foundation of America, 2011). There are several types of lupus such as drug-induced lupus, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, discoid lupus erythematosus, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Of the four types, systemic lupus erythematosus is found to be the most common ("Womens Health", 2009). Etiology (causal factors) Lupus is not a contagious disease, in other words it cannot be transmitted from person to person. Though there is no exact cause for lupus, research shows that the environment, hormones, and genes do play a role (Lupus Foundation of America, 2011). Environmental elements such as sunlight, smoking, medications, and viruses can |
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Summary of The LotteryThe short story, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson is about small village that has a dark tradition. Men of each family must pick a slip of paper from a black box. These slips of paper will determine the fate of the lottery and also of a family. One message the author may be conveying to the reader is that blindly following traditions could be fatal. Throughout the story the author uses irony to shock the reader at the tale's conclusion. Jackson twists the concept of a "lottery" as well as the behaviour of the participants in the game of chance. Jackson also shows irony in the names of the characters, and where and when it takes place. Lastly, the words spoken by the characters throughout the story, proves, that Shirley Jackson was using irony. Jackson emphasizes the use of irony and this affects the way the message is sent. Throughout the story, most acts of the characters are packed with irony. Although the title "The Lottery" is not an act of a characte |
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The Impact of Illegal Immigrants in AmericaWith today's opportunities that the United States provide, more and more illegal immigrants find a way to get here to have a better future not for themselves, but for their families. But, how do these illegal immigrants come into the United States? According to Roberts, many of these illegal immigrants are instructed by "coyotes" who bring them across the river for a fee as much as $1000 to get them into the United States (2014). With thousands of immigrants flowing into the country illegally, should these illegal immigrants even be working here in the first place? Many argue that a number of these illegal immigrants coming from different parts of the world come to the United States so that they can replace local American workers. According to Illegal Immigration, a study estimated that, "20 percent of cooks, 23 percent of dishwashers, and 22 percent of maids and housekeepers, including those who work in private homes, are in the United States illegally" (2008). Ne |
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The Financial District and Wall StreetThe social and economic liberty was violated by those whom are what we call as the lower and middle of class people on September 17, 2011; the march of the citizens and protests on Occupy Wall Street; the protesters imposed their rights and freedoms; walking on Wall Street making it they sought to open the eyes of the U.S government to acknowledge their financial background was being abused and taken advantage of. Wang, Cheng-Jun whom is a part of a major cyber psychology firm not mentioned in the academic journal states " the wave of Occupy Wall Street activity that fought against income inequality swept America during the second half of 2011 and continuously stimulated wide-ranging discussion throughout American society."(p.679) This dispute began on September 17 2011 in Zuccotti Park, which is located in the financial district in New York City. The 2008 crash created issues not only for the lower and middle class, yet as well as the wealthy. The crash 2008 was an incide |
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Concepts of the Communication TheoryI've learned a lot in this communications class. The first thing that comes to mind is all the theories we have learned. I find it so interesting how there is theories with extensive research about how media and communication can affect us all. I also enjoyed learning about how the communication professionals would take one theory and evolve from it and make it better or adapt it to their own personal beliefs and make it into a theory. I also enjoyed learning about the research process and how research methods also have their place in communications theory and research. Whenever I used to think about the scientific method or research I would automatically think of a scientific process in a laboratory or something more on the science side of the spectrum. I enjoyed learning how we can also use the same methods and adapt them to our areas of research in communication. I really became interested in how communication and media impacts us all. The theories made it easier for me to under |
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Capital Punishment and Criminal ExecutionCapital Punishment is the punishment of execution, administered to someone legally convicted of a capital crime or better known as the death penalty. The law sees the death penalty as the ultimate deterrent of crime although there have been studies that prove that to be wrong. Our legal system feels that it is appropriate to not only restrict minorities of a fair trial when being sentenced to death row but to also pile fee on top of fee throughout the entire case running cost through the roof. One of the worst things that capital punishment has done is execute those who have been wrongfully convicted. Since 1662 when the first legal execution took place there have been people on either side of the capital punishment spectrum. Today there are many small and larger organizations that come together to protest the death penalty and their support is growing day by day. Steven N. Durlauf begins his article, "Capital Punishment and Deterrence: Understanding Disparate Results" by |
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History of the Canadian MetisThe Metis, along with all Aboriginal people that live or once lived in Canada represent an important part of Canada's success as a nation. Therefore, the idea that Canada has only two founding nations is not only ignorant of the native contributions to this country but we see this remark as an insult to our people. I am a proud to be a part of the Metis society because our strong efforts and accomplishments over many years has resulted in the shaping of this country. In fact, if it had not been for the Metis kindness, knowledge, strength and courage in the coming of our nation, I'm afraid Canada would not be the country it is today. The Metis are descendants of both Aboriginal and European ancestry because when the fur-trade moved west in the 1700's and 1800's, French-Canadian fur traders married Native women. This was often due to the fact that the Native people were eager for the Europeans and themselves to form strong relationships. So, they offered Native wives to the traders. The |
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Numeracy and Health - A Tyranny of NumbersEllen Peters defines numeracy as "an element of health literacy that refers to the ability to understand numbers" (Peters et al. 2007). When making decisions, people must frequently take into account numerical information, but not all individuals have the ability to understand and use numbers. Less numerate individuals comprehend less numerical information. Ellen Peters began her talk by asking the audience a question: Why might numeracy be important to health? Her years of research and experience in the field prove that numbers instruct, inform, and give meaning to information about health plans, medications, and treatments. Her research has also proven that not all people can comprehend and use numbers effectively. Although those who are more educated tend to be more numerate, this is not always the case. Even the highly educated are capable of being innumerate. The focus of Ellen Peters talk was to address three issues: What research suggests about numeracy skills levels |
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The Life, Career and Legacy of Frederick Douglass"Right is of no sex, Truth is of no color, God is the Father of us all, and we are all Brethren." These eloquent words were written by African American abolitionist, orator, author, and, women's rights activists Frederick Douglass. The quote mentioned above was also the slogan of his weekly published newspaper titled, "The North Star." Nevertheless, Frederick Douglass made many resolute contributions to reestablish the African American race their entitled freedom that was inevitably guaranteed by the United States of America's Constitution written by Thomas Jefferson. But, the folly of the white Americans botched the African Americans rights of the constitution causing African Americans to become slaves during the formation of civilization. However, Frederick Douglass was the intrepid being on behalf of the mass of oppressed and acquiescent African Americans who were deemed as inferior by fellow Caucasian Americans. Frederick Douglass was persistent and adamant thro |
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Both Sides of the Dream ActThe Dream Act, short for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors, is to allow the young illegal immigrant children that grew up going to the United States' high schools the ability to serve in the US military and to continue their education. By enacting this bill, young immigrants can gain legal citizenship status. In order to change the status from undocumented to legal status, these immigrant minor will have to pass background checks, have moral behaviors also to graduate from high school and to finish military services or to finish the college courses. Reasons for the name is in the past the term for immigrants were called "Dreamers." This word was to describe the young immigrants that dreamed to be brought up in the United States and also in many ways identified as Americans. By passing the Act it will benefit the country by increasing the number of the military and decreasing the drop out rate of high school students. In this paper we will see arguments for the Dream Act from Democrats, Republicans and also seeing more additional benefits it may bring to A |
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Biography of Tupac ShakurWhen someone thinks about rap music and how it all started one person comes to mind as the man who put it all together. Tupac Shakur was not only a rapper, He took rap music to a whole new level and would talk about issues that reflected off him and his family. He was raised in a home that was involved in the Black Panther which taught him that the truth is always the most important thing. He was a highly intellectual person who was knowledgeable in all topics and never cared what people had to say about him because he knew the reasoning behind all his actions and would always express it when people would confront him about him. Overall he was not a person who just developed all these features naturally. From the time he was born to the time that he was becoming famous and even up until he was murdered he went through hardships which is what created him and who he was as a person. Tupac's mother and father were both active members of the Black Liberation Army and had been convicted a |
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Concepts of Long Day's Journey into NightAwarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1957, the autobiographical play, Long Day's Journey into Night, is regarded as Eugene O'Neill's finest pieces of work. The play focuses on the Tyrone's, a family that O'Neill describes as very happy once upon a time, filled with love and hope for the future, but have since spiraled into a highly dysfunctional family. Mahatma Gandhi, infamously known for inspiring movements for civil rights and freedom world wide, once proclaimed, "Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny," and this could not be truer for the Tyrone family. The members of the Tyrone family are consumed with past memories, negative thoughts, and constant reminders of events that have become their daily habits. The family is filled with misery and bitterness, lacking accountability, and almost always deflecting the blame elsewhere. Mary Tyrone tries to deny that |
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Sociology of Game of ThronesIn honor of Game of Thrones returning for season five an examination of all the conflicting powers within the mythical world of a song of fire and ice at this stage of the story. From gender conflict to slave, master relations examinations of these dominate versus recessive pairing is key to understanding the sociological ins and outs of Game of Thrones. However due to the complex history of events some back story must be given for certain examples. Delving into this world with sociological conflict theory, it is expected that not all conflict theories coincide perfectly within this realm seeing how it is a fictional tale in a fictional world. In this world of conflict, romance, and death, examination of dominant versus recessive power relations will be tested and proven. There are many examples of power relations in the world of game of thrones. Most of them are obvious such as the rich and noble versus the poor, and male versus female. Others are more difficult to detect such as you |
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The Banquet and Catering Division at West PointThe banquet and catering division at West Point is similar in many ways to the majority of food service establishments around the U.S. Clients come with a need, desires are expressed, options given and a basic event order is generated. The order makes its way downstairs into the hands of the Executive Chef. Working in a timely manner the Chef orders the appropriate amount of inventory necessary to cover the meal. What happens after that is a team effort that differs very little from on site as opposed to off premise events. West Point is home to a large facility capable of catering several events at once. There is one kitchen that handles the entire work load. It is a prep, hold and expedite kitchen. If regular, restaurant line service had to be performed there, one would have difficulty in doing so. There are many electric hot boxes, speed racks, several walk-ins and freezers. Large tables used as assembly lines hasten plating for more formal events. Plate racks for salads hold many |
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Born in the USA by Bruce SpringsteenIn the United States of America, there are many issues that arise from specific conflicts. For example, the Vietnam War was a very dreaded and difficult time for all war veterans and Americans as a whole. The Vietnam War contained over fifty million American soldiers dead and most Vietnam War veterans have attempted suicide. Due to this horrible conflict, most veterans that returned home had social issues due to the horrific and intense experiences in the war. Unfortunately, instead of being celebrated by the society, most war veterans were neglected and almost seen as the enemy. There are many artists that respond to social issues through their work. For example, Bruce Springsteen's hit single "Born in the USA" illustrates the time during the Vietnam War and explains some of the struggles Vietnam veterans experienced, as well as the working classes in the United States. "Post-Vietnam Struggle (PVS) is the veteran's attempt to re-integrate into society after undergoing t |
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Land and the Law of Adverse PossessionOliver Wendell Holmes in The Path of Law said "a thing which you have enjoyed and used as your own for a long time, whether property or an opinion, takes root in your being and cannot be torn away without your resenting the act and trying to defend yourself, however you came by it." That seems to be the case regarding the law of adverse possession. Adverse possession is, in fact, the process of dispossessing the previous holder and occupying the land until the owner's rights to recover it is time-barred under the Limitation Act 1980 in relation to unregistered land, or the adverse possessor is registered as a proprietor to registered land. In other words, if there is a person residing on someone else's land without any right, title or payment of rent under government regulation, this person is allowed to acquire the title to the land and extinguish the rights of the 'paper owner'. The purpose of adverse possession is to encourage beneficial use of the land. It balances |
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The Health Care Act and Bay Ltd.When deciding whether Bay Ltd should be fully insured company or a self-insured company there are some ethical decisions that go into answering that question. The biggest thing effecting whether companies become fully insured or self-insured is the Affordable Health Care Act. The Act is very complex and does not favor companies such as Bay Ltd, which puts the company in the position where they could begin to act unethical because of the intense demands. This is illustrated when companies choose a health care plan this now puts companies under high amounts of scrutiny because health care is such a big issue in the United States, the government is putting large companies underneath a microscope now. When a company chooses to be self-insured this means that the government is not regulating their employees' health care and the company is in charge of their own health care because of this this allows the companies much freedom in how they regulate their insurance, so companies could forge |
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Juveniles on Trial as AdultsAre kids still kids when they commit a crime? We look at the younger generation and think they are harmless and cant hurt anyone. We are witnesses to all of the recent school shootings, robberies, and also police killings on young men. Being witness to all of this mayhem, the question of teens being trialed as adults when they commit a crime should be answered while all of the crimes are happening today. Maxwell Morton, 16 years old was charged with the murder of 16 year old, Ryan Mangan. Morton shot Mangan in the face by Maxwell. It doesn't stop there; Maxwell took a picture on snapchat and sent it to all of his friends. The police found out about the murder from one of the friends that got the picture and the friend showed his mother. They found Mangan in his mother's home in the same chair he was shot in. Morton, 16, was charged criminal homicide and murder in the first degree. In conclusion to this horrible murder, this shows that teens can be held as adults when they commit a ser |
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Defining the Legal Drinking AgeIt has been the leading headline in major news articles nationwide from the L.A. to New York Times all posing the same question. "Should the legal drinking age be lowered in the United States?" The National Minimum Drinking Act of 1984 helped nationalize the legal drinking age of 21. Though at the time statistically lowering the amount of alcohol related injuries this act has become obsolete. The legal drinking age in the United States, of 21, should be lowered due to the consideration of adulthood at the age of 18, for safety reasons, and due to an overwhelming ineffectiveness of the Minimal Drinking Act of 1984. In the United States an individual is considered an adult at the age of 18. Adulthood comes with a copious list of privileges such as the right to vote, right to serve jury, marry, make a will, buy and sell property, enter binding contracts, and the list continues. Drinking alcohol is not included in this list of adult privileges. One may pose the question "W |
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The Adventures of Odysseus, King of IthacaThe Odyssey, an epic written by Homer, details the adventures of Odysseus, King of Ithaca. The Odyssey follows Odysseus after his involvement in the Trojan War. Ten years have passed since the Trojan War and Odysseus has still not returned home. The people of Greece, his parents, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus all believe Odysseus is dead. Suitors courting his wife plague the house and feast on his wealth but unknown to everyone, Odysseus is still alive. He has been drifting from island to island battling man-eating creatures like the Cyclops and seductive immortals like the Sirens and Calypso, trying to return home to Ithaca. Even after going through countless trials and obstacles, Odysseus does not learn any lessons. This shows Odysseus unchanging attitude; he is still the glory-seeker that he started as. The odyssey is a fruitless journey for Odysseus. Odysseus' taunting leaving Cyclops' island show his desire for glory and fame. On his ship leaving Cyclops' cave, Odysseus tu |
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Flower Symbolism in The Sound and the FuryThroughout William Faulkner's novel, The Sound and The Fury, the symbolism of flowers can mean many different things. In Benjy's section flowers, trees, and most notable the jimson weed represent comfort and the sense that everything will be okay. In Quentin's section Honeysuckle dominates, representing the extreme obsession for his sister, caddy. Jason's section is a little different than the others because there is an obvious absence of flowers. This is because flowers generally, in this book, symbolize a link to the past. Jason's only link to the past is money and his lack there of. Flowers are then reintroduced in Dilsey's section in a number of ways. Because her section is somewhat a telling of others stories, flowers come to mean anything from the devil to the presence of order. This novel creates an immense symbolism web through each character's section using flowers and of their absence. Flowers in Benjy's section are a symbol of his innocence and creating a sense of comfort |
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Peter Singer on PovertyPeter Singer states that it is unacceptable for people to endure suffering and death from poverty. Quoting the famine in Bengal, he shows the unsatisfactory response of individuals in affluent nations towards humanitarian aid. Singer contends that people in affluent countries should reconsider their lifestyle and ideas of morality. He believes they tend to be self-centred, choosing to spend on wants that are superficial and holds no equivalent moral importance to giving someone a better life, rather than performing their moral duty to alleviate suffering from poverty. Singer questions our vague distinction between 'duty' and 'charity', how society views giving as a supererogatory act- praising those who give to charities, simultaneously deeming inaction not morally wrong. He relates to when clothes are bought for the sake of making ourselves look attractive instead of keeping warm, we are depriving the needy of help they deserve. We can just wear the clothes we already own |
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