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Amnesty by Nadine GordimerSpoken in the perspective and observations of the protagonist, "Amnesty," written by Nadine Gordimer, shows the crippling effects of a city movement upon the relationship of a poor couple. As a housewife, the narrator dedicates her time towards her family and husband, who she fell in love with for his affection. However, as her husband spends more time in the city, he quickly becomes attached and invested in the city movement than his wife and family. By choosing to commit to the movement, the husband's decision puts a strain on his marital relationship and father-daughter relationship. At the beginning of the narrative, Nadine Gordimer introduces the narrator in a state of excitement for the return of her husband. The narrator speaks of her husband in a loving and caring manner, s |
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Chiquita - Blood Bananas Case StudyIntroduction Chiquita Brands International is an American producer and distributor of produce, with bananas being its main product. In fact, it is the leading distributor of bananas in the United States. Formerly known as United Fruit Company, Chiquita has been in business for over one hundred years and was a pioneer in the globalization of the banana industry. As one of the first tropical fruits to be internationally traded, over the years bananas have become a cheap way to bring "the tropics" to North America and Europe. Because they have become such a common grocery item, it is easy to forget that bananas are actually grown on another continent. As the third leading staple crop in the world behind wheat and coffee, bananas are critical for economic and global food stability. In fact, they are one of the biggest profit makers in supermarkets (Schotter and Teagarden). Due to their popularity and how dependent the world is on them, the banana industry can cause an array of e |
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Arguments of Plato's RepublicMany times when reading philosophical writings, the message is not always straight forward or clear. Philosophers in many cases have complex justifications for their thought, which can at times seem ironic or contradictory. Only by having a deep understanding of these kinds of writings, can readers truly understand why tension is presented. By understanding this tension, the esoteric meaning and message these works attempt to send to the audience can be deeply understood. One such writing which requires deep analysis in order to have such esoteric understanding is The Republic by Plato. One of the overarching, and perhaps most important, points Plato attempts to prove is the good justice brings to a society and to an individual. Plato presents a contradictory and oversimplified definition of justice, and does so because he is trying to appeal to the majority of the population which is not enlightened. Plato's message in doing so is in order to truly comprehend justice, it must first be |
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The Manhood Test by Mohammed Naseehu AliIn "The Manhood Test," written by Mohammed Naseehu Ali, much is made of Mr. Rafique's manhood test but not much is said of Zulaikha's corresponding "womanhood test." The society and culture both the husband and wife belongs to have many superficial expectations for both man and woman. At the mere age of 16, "her father planned to marry her off", but to the shock of her family she did not want to marry a man she did not choose. This is "unheard of from a girl in Zongo street." Already at a young age she is expected to marry and start a family. However at this age, both girl and boys do not know what true love really is. Zulaikha does not understand what being in love or love is at her age. After having her first sexual experience she begins to crave sexual pleasure; however, it is at this point when she, a young girl, confuses lust for love. When she marries Mr. Rafique she believes she is in love with him because he holds an inter |
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Analysis of Little Black Boy by William BlakeThroughout history, the idea of race due to difference in skin color has created many strong beliefs in individuals and difficult questions. Dating back to the earliest human civilizations, differences in human characteristics, specifically the color of one's skin, has formed both small barriers between individuals and great dividers between civilizations. Because of these discrepancies, the belief in the superiority of white skin over black skin or the Anglo-Saxon race over African races has been instilled in some cultures. In The Little Black Boy, William Blake confronts this issue of racial bias between white and black people through the voice of a young, black boy. And through the poem's boy, Blake asks whether people whose skin is black are created in the same likeness of God and there is a possibility that whites and blacks will ever truly be considered equal in the eyes of all humans. From the opening stanza, the Little Black Boy calls for knowledge of God's purpose when creat |
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Making India a Financially Literate CountryBefore thinking about the strategies for converting our country into a financially literate country, we must know about the actual meaning of financial literacy and why it is more important these days. Financial literacy is not just about increasing knowledge on money matters and financial products but helping and empowering people to take action to achieve greater financial well –being. In Sanskrit there is a saying "dhanam moolam idam jagat" which means money is the centre of the universe, so everyone must have a minimum knowledge about the way to manage it and financial literacy is one of the basics of individuals or households well-being which will lead to the economic stability of a country especially a developing country like India which constitutes larger number of low and middle income groups. Also the financial illiteracy is one of the main cause of financial crises, hence financial education enable individuals the effective use of financial products and servi |
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The Baroque Period and Polish LiteratureThe Baroque period in Poland was alive for more than two centuries, beginning at the very end of the sixteenth century and lasting until the middle of the eighteenth century. The Polish Baroque writing style focused on richness of the form and consisted of metaphors, paradox, and conceit. This era in Polish literature produced works that reflected upon worldly pleasures, time, love, war, and death. It was also not uncommon for historical references to appear in literary works during the seventeenth century. Wespazjan Kochowski, the poet responsible for the Polish Baroque-style poem, A Curse on the Sons, of the Crown: Who Disrupt the Diets, expresses the negativity of Sarmatism with the literary devices of symbolism, metaphor, metonymy, imagery, personification, allusion, and simile. As the Baroque period was coming to an end, Polish literature became a product of the Polish Commonwealth's declining history and politics. Wespazjan Kochowski wrote this poem with the intention of warn |
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Profiling Serial KillersSociety fervently encourages us to solve our problems in a civil manor, but for some individuals that is hard to come by. In some instances though murder can be seen as an acceptable solution to a problem, but in some circumstances there is no question that it was in cold blood. One circumstance that can always be considered cold blooded murder is when an individual has committed several murders without just cause or in a mass shooting. There are several theories available about when someone decides or starts to become a serial killer. None of these theories have been seen to be more or less plausible than the others. One thing though that can be compared amongst all serial killers are that they may be classified as organized, disorganized, or mixed serial murderers. These three categories are well lined out guides to place each individual into a designated mental class. Organized serial killers are those that can be seen as psychopathic, irrational, and antisocial. These individuals |
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Cognitive Deficits in Children with AutismAlthough autism has been around for many years, it has just recently been getting diagnosed more and more. Currently, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 68 American children are on the autism spectrum (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). 1 in every 42 boys and 1 in every 189 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States (Autism Speaks, 2014). According to the DSM-V, there are five criteria that need to be present in order for an individual to be diagnosed with ASD. The first criterion states "persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts such as; deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction, and deficits in developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships (DSM-V, 2013)." The second criterion states "Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities, as |
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Bullying at SchoolWaking up in the morning, regretting to go to school to hear some person ridicule you about the way you look, the way you talk, or about where you are from, is harmful to the mind. At a point, you have had enough of this, and you can't take it anymore. Thoughts come into your head, "Will I ever be liked again? When is this going to stop? I want to hurt myself, or kill the other person." Each and every day passes as if nothing has happened and secrets start to build deep inside you. Parents are oblivious to the fact that their child is at his worst time, yet don't care to support or listen to him or her. Thoughts still keep running through the child's mind, disrupting school work, isolating from their friends. Friends keep backing out of their friendships with you, some try to help, but most stop all together. Nobody cares for your emotions. Teachers think the smartest kids in their class are the nicest of students, but truly they are not. The day comes when the child kills hi |
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Obesity in the United StatesCynthia Harlan lives her life being morbidly obese. "Fatty, lard butt, butterball," were all names she heard once before. Weighing nearly four hundred pounds certainly takes a toll on her body. She is in constant pain from the arthritis in both her knees and back at just the age of thirty-four. She needs to sit on the floor just to clean her house, take medication everyday for high blood pressure and diabetes. She also experiences daily interrupted sleep due to trouble with breathing. Can you imagine finding yourself gasping for air every time you wake up with your heart pounding away in your chest? Being related to obesity causes her to suffer from low self-esteem, depression, and compulsion. Cynthia is ashamed on how much food she eats a day. Often she eats when she is not even hungry. She eats when upset, depressed, bored, happy, or just because she wants to have this or that. It sometimes gets to the point where she vomits. Overeating is something she does not enjoy and h |
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Characters in Crime and PunishmentThe characters in this novel are suffering drastic changes. We can notice it according to their behavior, and in some cases, if the author allows us to experience what goes through the mind of a character. I will focus in this essay on the character of Rodion Raskolnikov. Our presentation with Raskolnikov in the novel is very peculiar. We do not know his name or nothing about it, we know it is heading for a certain place, where you plan to do something. "I was not going away; He knew the exact number of steps that had to give from the doorway of her house: six hundred and thirty. He had counted when his project was no more than a vague dream "(Dostoyevsky 37). From the beginning we know that Rodia is a loner and shy away from the people around him. The author draws our attention in a different way than we are accustomed. From the beginning we know it will happen a crime which is perfectly well planned, we know that the novel will be different because it will not be of such crime but ra |
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Women in Lanval and The OdysseyFor centuries, the art of literature has been used as a means of entertainment. Beyond entertainment, texts serve to preserve a particular culture for future generations. These old texts not only entertain, but also provide readers with a glimpse of the values and morals past societies deemed important. With that being said, it is important to realize that each piece of work along with each author is different and should be read accordingly. For instance, the roles of women in literature have transformed along with the changes of societal views. In the stories Lanval by Marie de France and The Odyssey by Homer, women are portrayed very differently, and yet they still play significant roles within each plot. Throughout The Odyssey women are continuously considered inferior to men, yet in Lanval women are shown respect. For example, each interruption throughout The Odyssey involves a woman attempting to discourage Odysseus from completing his journey. However, in Lanval, the roles |
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Summary of Ethan Frome by Edith WhartonThe novel "Ethan Frome", written by Edith Wharton in 1911 depicts the life of the living dead; the life of Ethan Frome. Indeed, Frome's existence was not glamorous, and many would say he is to blame, but he is a man who is, and unfortunately always had been, controlled, castrated and confined to a life of misery. Through the use of various themes, such as love, freedom, and morality, Wharton presents a character who lives a life of quiet desperation. Set in the cold, desolate town of Starkfield, Massachusetts, the narrator introduces us to Ethan Frome, a man who had been injured in a horrific "smash-up" 23 years ago. Although he is described as "the most striking figure in Starkfield,"in reality, he was "the ruin of a man," with a "careless, powerful lookin spite of a lameness checking each step like the jerk of a chain." The first chapter consists of mostly exposition, giving us insight into Ethan's history. As we enter the proceedi |
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Ad Analysis - Citroën AutomobileCars are one the most important necessities a person need these days. There are many reasons as to why it is a necessity rather than a luxury. A luxurious cars are also often cheap these days with a lot of features in them. This is an ad of a Citroen car which is of 40 seconds. It tries to show how a date can go terribly wrong in just a few seconds. The ad begins with a guy taking a girl out. Once she takes the seat in the car, he starts putting coins in the slots of all the features available to access it and shows the girl all the luxuries of the car and tries his best to impress her. This definitely is more than enough to catch the attention of the audience as he shows all that put coins and a note for all the luxury. The next thing that happens is that they reach a traffic light where the luxury features start malfunctioning. And that is when the tag line comes 'DON'T PAY EXTRA FOR EXTRAS'. The Ad is taken more in a short way like how the storyline is and is appealing the vie |
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Alcohol and Drug Use During PregnancyDespite the common knowledge that drug and alcohol use during pregnancy is harmful to an unborn child, many pregnant woman choose to use drugs and alcohol throughout the duration of their pregnancy. According to investigative legal writer, Karen Zivi, in her law review article, "Who Is the Guilty Party? Rights, Motherhood, and the Problem of Prenatal Drug Exposure", there are currently no laws prohibiting pregnant women from using nicotine or consuming alcohol in the United States. In fact, a pregnant woman of legal age has the legal right to purchase alcohol and nicotine products throughout the United States. Furthermore, there are no specific laws against a pregnant woman exposing her fetus to harmful drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, or MDMA (better known as Ecstasy). The lack of laws protecting the unborn from forced drug and alcohol exposure is a disturbing trend that must be revised. According to Zivi, a woman was not criminally charged with child abuse resulting |
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Hygiene Hypothesis - Too Clean for Good HealthBefore the advent of good hygiene practices and successful antimicrobial agents, the rate of communicable disease was unimaginable compared to today's rate of disease. Comparatively, it is easy to see a difference in sanitary standards between the western and industrialized nations and the third world and non-developed nations. Additionally, the rate of communicable diseases, such as diarrheal and parasitic diseases, is far more prevalent in the third world and underdeveloped communities. However, the rate of autoimmune and allergic disease is far more prevalent in developed nations compared to the third world. In fact, allergic and autoimmune disease is almost unheard of among underdeveloped nations; but what is the catalyst behind the growing quantity of autoimmune and allergic disease in the industrialized world? The answer to this question my be found in the ever growing theory of hygiene hypothesis. Simply put, hygiene hypothesis declares that infants and children growing up in ve |
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Down and Out in Paris and London by George OrwellThe following paper will look to discuss George Orwell's use of fictional and storytelling strategies within the novel Down and Out in Paris and London. Firstly, it is necessary to establish what these strategies include. The use of character development, metaphors, suspense, temporal sequencing and narrative closure are all strategies which Orwell uses in order to convey his story. Sidonie Smith argues that memory is not enough to tell a story alone. Furthermore the author sometimes alludes or in some cases invents circumstance to the narrative. Smith doesn't set out to portray Orwell as unreliable but instead infers that autobiographical works are not completely precise. The quote from the question continues, "Cultural tropes and metaphors which structure autobiographical narrative are themselves fictive; and narrative is drawn by its own fictive conventions" (Smith 1990: 145). But how does Orwell use different strategies in Down and Out in Paris and London to create a story? The f |
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15th Century Tempera, Oil and Fresco PaintingsThe Christian religion was a major part of Northern European life in the late middle ages (around the late 14th and early 15th centuries). Deceptions from The Bible and other religious folklore was put into works of art during both the medieval and Renascence eras of Europe. Late medieval religious artwork were rendered by three major mediums of the time; oil pigment paint, tempera, and plaster fresco. Furthermore, the type of medium used could drastically change the perception and message of a painting. Tempera was a popular medium for religious art in the 14th century. According to Fred S. Kleiner, in his historical textbook titled, Gardner's Art through the Ages: A Global History, Volume II, (14th edition), tempera was a paint made from raw eggs and colored pigment. The use of the egg gave these paintings a high gloss and sheen, however, it also made the paintings more prone to crackling. According to Kleiner, many 14th century paintings were often commissioned or donated as alter |
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The Autobiography of Harriet JacobsThe darkest parts of U.S. history lies in the time of slavery. The worst examples of humanity can be seen during this time period. However, in the midst of that darkness, one woman chose to shine a light on the cruelties of slavery. Harriet Jacobs, who is credited as the first woman black woman to write an autobiography, told her story of hardship and freedom in hopes it could change the world. Today her book provides a look into slavery that one would not find in history books. Jacob's first edition of her book was written in 1857 by herself and was later published in 1861. During the 1800s slavery was at its peak. The Missouri Compromise of 1820 takes place. This act traded Maine as a free slave state so that Missouri would be allowed to own slaves which gave slaves in the selected northern states their freedom. In 1821, New York gave freed slaves the right to vote, and 6 years later declared slavery illegal. The Fugitive Slave Law passed in 1850 stating any person who makes attem |
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Apple and iOS 8The apple company now has 9 million developers. They use OS X (ten), IOS, and iCloud drive. With the OS X mavericks has now 51% of all users within a year. There is 40million installed. The mavericks has features for power users, advanced technologies, and new and improved apps. With the advanced technologies they have new longer battery life. The design of the OS X is a bold design of aqua. The side bars are translucent, they change colors to the background of the screen to match what color it is under. The IOS had around 800 million devices: 100 million iPod touch, 200 million iPads, and 500 million iPhone. The new iOS 8 builds off of the design of the iOS 7. It had interactive notifications, and bird's eye view with safari. It has made the mail easier to work with in just one swipe of your figure. If you swipe to the right you can mark your mail as unread. If you swipe to the left a list of thing to do pop up with flag, more, trash, and if you swipe all the way to the left if will erase that email. It know has double tap so you can call your favorite people with an ease. Quixk type helps you type messages faster. It |
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The Creature in FrankensteinThroughout literary history there have been many noteworthy characters that could be considered a monster or creature that disregards life and nature. Many of these monsters are horrible to no extent and have a passion for what they do, whether going on a killing spree or menacing those around them. One might think of a true monster as a being that is beyond evil, has a pure disregard for human life and doesn't care about their actions towards others. The creature in Frankenstein was created out of pure selfishness though in his creating a life he also may have brought a little more humanity into the world. Victor Frankenstein became consumed by his search for prominence; his mission was to have his name passed through generations as a man who had created life. His thought was that if he created a life he would also be giving a great life to himself. If he were to be successful in learning how life worked, he would then be able to apply his studies to himself and live for eternity. A |
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Idealism and Truth in A Streetcar Named DesireThe conflict of reality and fantasy plagued her mind like a battle in a field of roses. Is the prominent truth of reality really better than the playful ambitions of one's own mind? The constant engagement of Blanche's presence in her own world, and the lack thereof in the real world make for a compelling but painful journey in Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire." Blanche and her sister Stella both struggle in the pursuit of happiness. A pursuit that they want, hope, and pray for each other. Is a cuff to the head worth the end of sexual frustration? Can a drunken dream really drown the pain? Together, yet so alone, two sisters trudge painfully down two separate paths leading the same way, in search of answers. A dream can be a very powerful thing. For better or for worse, Blanche is found continuously lying to herself and those around her. Whether or not she is aware of what she is doing, these fantasies do not go unnoticed. This seems to affect her most through h |
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The Use of Force by William Carlos WilliamsIn the story, "The Use of Force," written by William Carlos Williams, a doctor uses force to get a diagnosis on a sick child. The question is did he use force to help the sick child or just to get his anger out? The doctor wanted to help the child, Mathilda, but she would not cooperate with him, causing him to have to use force to open her mouth. I think the reason the doctor ended using force is because the little girl was being uncooperative and did not want to open her mouth. The doctor was there trying to help Mathilda get well and make sure she did not have diphtheria. He had no way of knowing Mathilda would be so uncooperative. He willing came to the house thinking he would have a check-up with an easy, cooperative patient. As the visit progressed, he found that this visit was not your ordinary quick check-up visit. In the beginning of the story, they describe Mathilda as a solemn child. The doctor does mention that she looks like a child that could be in advertisement in pap |
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Business Ethics in ReseachIntroduction In general, Business ethics are known as moral ideologies that make the methods of performing business. It also determines individuals' behaviour on dealing business. (Business dictionary) Research ethics acts as a procedure of critical reflection and interdisciplinary collaboration against the tendency to depart analytically from what is right. (D.J. Roy, et al, 2001). I tried to focus advantages and also disadvantage of ethics and researcher responsibility on the development of knowledge. Summary Researchers' functions vary relationships through research and ethical dilemmas to hide from participations inspection, describe such unsteadiness to the main research. The ethical responsibilities of researcher in research are partly interrelated with standards which is related to the research process, together with relationships between researchers, and partly with respect for the individuals and institutions which are being studied, as well as responsibility for the utiliz |
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