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Leadership in the Navy SEAL'sFollowing the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the Navy SEAL's have become a more visible force in America. It's now more commonplace to witness the lives of SEAL's by way of the news, movies, or one of the countless nonfiction books depicting SEAL's training and combat experiences. The 2003 movie "Tears of the Sun," accurately portrays the Navy SEAL's place in American popular culture. Based on the authority of Eric Greitens' "The Heart and The Fist," along with Dick Couche's "The Warrior Elite," the reader is introduced to a Navy SEAL's chain of command, humanitarianism, and combat tactics. Regardless of being Special Forces, Navy SEAL's still follow the military chain of command, insuring that no rash actions happen during combat. The SEAL's are complex warriors who are not only trained killers, but also reflect humanitarian attributes, helping to build stronger allies while in hostile lands. Finally, SEAL's employ well-rehearsed combat |
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Origins of the Cold WarIn seeking truth, you have to get both sides of a story. -Walter Cronkite The origins of the Cold War have been debated since 1945 when, at the end of World War II, the allied countries of Great Britain, The United States, and The Soviet Union had to decide how to map out the fate of Europe. The continent had seen the leaders of Germany, in the span of less than thirty years, twice embark on a conquest that brought the world into war. What manifested was an unprecedented conflict of ideological misunderstandings, broken promises, suspicions, and changing players (i.e. deaths of US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin). In the years of the Cold War (1947-91) geopolitical anxieties led the world's great powers to maximize their economic strengths and military preparedness as quickly as possible. This outlook inspired such efforts as increasing agricultural modernization, road and railway-building, and the implementation of new nuclear weapons programs. However, t |
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Women in D.H. Lawrences Sons and LoversD.H Lawrence's novel, "Sons and Lovers," portrays three females whose tragedies lie in the fact that they merely function as "stones" in Paul's life. In the story, we see Mrs. Morel, pitifully living with an Oedipus complex, which enables her to be a powerful hermaphrodite, gaining access to power. Another character, Miriam, is imprisoned by Victorian morality, but her world is not purely spiritual and she desires much more from her life. Clara is a woman who makes Paul feel like a real man, but he is only able to see he physical attributes and nothing more. Lawrence uses these women to represent soul, spirit, and flesh; helping Paul pursue his goal of becoming a perfect man. Daniel in his The Consciousness of D. H. Lawrence: "An Intellectual Biography " (1986), wrote "In fact, the three women, mother, Miriam, and Clara all made Paul feel that he was imprisoned"." Towards the end of the novel, Paul ends the three relationships and moves on. He has proven himself to be a patriarcha |
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Lady Madeline - The Fall of the House of UsherThe dark, dreary and often frightening writing style of Edgar Allan Poe is often misunderstood. Poe's unique talent for creating a genuine sense of dread and mystery in many of his stories, has led readers and critics alike to peg him as a one-note author - however brilliant he may have been. Universally, the name Edgar Allen Poe and the term Gothic fiction, go hand-in-hand. "The Fall of the House of Usher" stands above his other masterpieces as the epitome of his use of eerie and atmospheric descriptions. In the story, Poe incorporates nearly every known element of great Gothic literature, including the character of Lady Madeline. Opinions differ as to Madeline's fate; did she die and rise from the dead, or was she buried alive and found a way out of her horrific grave? Typical of Poe's penchant for keeping his stories shrouded in mystery, the reader is never given full disclosure of Lady Madeline's circumstances. The illusion of her grave piques the curiosity of the reader, and it' |
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Film Noir Styles in Martin Scorsese's Taxi DriverIn his film masterpiece, "Taxi Driver," (1976) Martin Scorsese combined realistic settings with noir and avant-garde cinematography; constructing a stylized vision of darkness and disillusionment. His psychopathic protagonist moves from street to street without direction. By utilizing and expanding upon the thematic characteristics, character types, and the cinematography of other classic film noir movies, Martin Scorsese was able to create a neo noir master work that embodies the disillusionment of the 1970's. Many of the thematic elements in "Taxi Driver" are borrowed from other movies which exhibit distinct film noir qualities. In his essay, "Notes on Film Noir," Paul Schrader, who wrote the "Taxi Driver" screenplay, outlines his view of film noir as a genre. Schrader points out the major influences that noir has had on cinema, as well as on his own work (Schrader, 36). Schrader discusses the effects of war and postwar disillusionment as it pertains to film noir. The notion of |
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Starbucks Road to Success1. What explains the Starbucks success story? Starbucks success in the the 1990's, was a result of Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz's vision for the company. Schultz's goal was not primarily about the coffee itself; it was about creating an experience around drinking coffee in a Starbucks store. He wanted to create a "third-place" for those whose lives were centered on home and work. In creating this experience, Schultz focused much of his attention and resources on customer satisfaction, which lead to Starbucks' quick success. There were a few key elements of the Starbuck's value proposition that led to its success; coffee quality, customer service, and atmosphere. In the early 1990's part of Starbucks' strategy was to serve what it felt was the "highest-quality coffee in the world." |
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Computer Hackers and Internet CrimeAbstract Computers are being used to commit many types of crimes, including fraud, theft, larceny, embezzlement, and burglary. A study of 1,500 computer crimes has proven that most of them were committed by trusted computer users within businesses; people with programming skills, knowledge, access, and resources. The term "hacker" was once used to define a person who possessed a high level of technical expertise and to have great knowledge in the field of computers and programming. For many years, the term was considered an honor. But, when hackers began to break into private computer systems to steal money, and interfere with business operations around the world, the word had transformed into the negative meaning it has become today. With the growing use of the internet and the increase in cyber crimes, early detection, preventative software and new laws regulating and punishing these crimes have become even more necessary. The purpose of this paper is to inform readers about the malicious crimes computer hack |
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Short Fiction - Someone I LovedThe sky was set ablaze by the reddish light of the setting sun. The air was heavy with gloom; the sepulchral gloom of death. This autumn evening I stood alone. Before me was the person who had opened a new dimension to my life and taught me how to overcome the hardships of life. The one before me had lost the battle of life and was gone forever. The bare trees seemed as if their vitality had been sapped, drained from their limbs. The wind blew and not another soul could be seen other than the standing corpse of my beloved and her thoughts enveloped me. I visualized her holding my hands in all her animated yet patient vivacity, leading me to all hardships of life. I longed for that tender caressing hand and craved that affectionate voice. In the fantastic land of my imagination the tw |
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My Career in the Marine CorpI became a legitimate leader when, at age 24, I joined the Marine Corp. My grandfather and father were also military men, and my older brother and I followed their path into service. I went to boot camp at Camp Pendleton in California, followed by my first station assignment in Pennsylvania. I rated top in my class and was given a leadership role as soon as I was on base, leading a group of fellow marines through ground training before shipping out three months later. In 1999, I was sent to Saudi Arabia, where I spent days in jungle terrain. By this point, I had already made E-3 and was quickly moving up the chain of command. I was in a platoon of 74 men and we were covering a lot of ground, scouting out potential territories for combat. One night, we were hit by enemy gunfire and nearly lost half the platoon, as well as our Sergeant. Protocol states that when the leader is out of commission, the second in command must step in (per orders) and take command. With our Sergeant injure |
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Sample Test: Reasons for the Russian Revolution1. What events developed after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, starting the first global war? On July 5, 1914, Austria sent a request to Germany, stating that if Russia and Austria were to enter a war, Austria would have Germany's full support. In response to the request for support, Germany sent Austria a reply, informing them that they'd have their backs if that became necessary. On July 23rd of that year, Austria issued an ultimatum to Serbia and in turn, Serbia responded with an ultimatum of their own. The Austrian ambassador to Serbia immediately left Belgrade and France, promising to support Russia if they went to war. On the 28th of July, Austria declared war on Serbia and two days later, Russia ordered a general mobilization of troops its troops. On August 1, 1914, Germany declared war on |
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Fighting the HIV Virus and AIDSUnder the extensive umbrella of sexually transmitted diseases, there are STI's and STD's. STI's are infections which are curable, while STD's are diseases with no cure. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is an STD that has, to date, claimed over 40 million lives. HIV is transmitted in three ways: unprotected sex, blood to blood contact, and mother to her unborn or breastfeeding infant. The difference between HIV and AIDS is simple; HIV is the virus contracted through the one of the three modes of transmission, while AIDS is the diagnosis of HIV's weakening of the immune system. An AIDS diagnosis is determined by how many T-Cells (White Blood Cells) are present in an infected person. T-Cells, which are the "guardians" of our immune systems, are used by HIV to replica |
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Going Home - The Long Journey of OdysseusWar is traumatizing. It can be responsible for destroying individuals, families and civilizations. "The Odyssey," by Homer, follows the journey of Odysseus after a ten year war campaign in Troy. Transitioning from the battlefield to civilian life can be difficult for a soldier, laden with anxiety and the struggle of adjusting to "normal" life. Odysseus' journey home from Troy took years and in order to survive the hardships he encountered along the way, he subconsciously went through several psychological shifts; changing his perception of himself, the things around him, and the way he made decisions. Odysseus had to tear out the brutal splinter of being a soldier and focus on returning to his position as king, able to restore order to his house. Upon reaching Ithaca - his homeland - Odysseus hardly recognized his surroundings. Homer states, "The landscape then looked strange, unearthly strange to the Lord Odysseus...He stood up, rubbed his eyes, gazed at his homeland, and swore...' |
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Things Fall Apart by Chinua AchebeIn Chinua Achebe's, "Things Fall Apart," we learn that the protagonist of the novel, Okonkwo, is a tragic hero, possessing a fatal flaw which results in the destruction of his life's work as well as his untimely death. In his early thirties, Okonkwo was already a key figure in his community. Renowned for his wrestling victories, he has built a vast network of success for himself by harvesting yams, a "manly crop." A self made man and a prominent leader, Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his fear of being a weak or a womanly man like his father. Fleeing from any activities that are considered feminine such as conversation, Okonkwo's forceful persona and personal drive for success lands him a primary role in the community. The son of Unoka, a man with no title and no known accomplishments. Okonkwo strives to be stronger and manlier than his father. Unoka was a simple man whom had no desire to equate to a "man's" standard of living. He was considered to be poor, weak, and unacco |
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The Winning Team at McAuley CatholicOn the night of the 13th of September, the McAuley Catholic football team prepared themselves for a homecoming battle with the Miller Cardinals at the Missouri Southern State University football field. Not only was this football game one of the first of the season, but a win would place McAuley Catholic in a high district position. After a hard fought, two hour game, the McAuley football team won the game and ran through a tunnel of screaming fans and parents back into the locker room under the home bleachers. The sight, sounds, and smells of the athletes running back into the locker room at the end of the game was something to remember. The locker room; a strange place, engulfing the team's emotions and letting them vent out like steam. The men's locker room at MSSU, once the gathering spot during home games for the MSSU Lions, is fairly small in comparison to other university locker rooms. It's not much bigger than a large storage closet with a bathroom and a shower, and besides being a place for the guys to clean-up and change, the room also holds field equipment, the athlete's bel |
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The Most Insane Billion Dollar Business - Bottled WaterBottled water is expensive! Considering the fact that most of us can access a cold drink of water from our kitchen faucet, the amount of money American's spend to get a drink of H2O in a clear plastic bottle, is astounding! According to a recent consumer survey, bottled water costs an average of $1.22 a gallon, leading consumers to spend 300 times more than if we'd drink water from the tap; (Boesler, 2013) with thirsty Americans spending $10.6 billion on bottled water in 2009.(Sullivan, N.D.). There's no question that water is an essential part of everything that lives. And having enough water to drink is imperative to our good health. It is recommended that we drink eight glasses of water every day. If we were to drink eight 12oz bottles of water a day, it would cost us each approximatley $1,400 a year. However, if we drink eight glasses a day from our tap, it will only cost .49 cents...a year! (The Hidden Costs of Bottled Water, 2013).Companies who sell bottled water are making mi |
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The Importance of Financial Education for StudentsAt the end of every school year, hundreds of thousands of graduates head off to colleges and universities, paying for their education with loan's that they may have difficulty repaying. In no time, many of these students will be calling home, wondering why they have no more money from their loan, asking their parents for more cash. A reason for their financial hardship? Most students have little idea how to keep a budget and have control their finances. The most effective way to prevent a student from going into debt, is to make it mandatory for high school seniors to take a finance course. Most students move on to college or a university soon after graduation. The student is young, most likely inexperienced in life beyond their home and high school; yet they're expected to know how to juggle the confusing world of fiance. On average, students |
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The NBA's Hardest Working ManKevin Durant has shown in his years playing for the NBA that he is one of the most extraordinary players the game of basketball ever seen. Kevin has earned the titles of three scoring leaders in the league. I admire Kevin Durant because of his hard work, passion and leadership ability. With a height of 6'9" and a 7'4" wingspan, Durant is unstoppable. Kevin Durant's definition of hard work is bringing yourself to the point of discomfort, pushing so hard that you can push no further. He arguably works to perfect his game more than any other player in the NBA, and his dedication shows when he's suited up and on the court. Durant holds himself to a very high standard, putting every ounce of his heart, soul, and love of the game into becoming the best player he can be. When the game is close and the last quarter is near an end, there is little doubt in who will be in control of the ball. Near the beginning of his career, Ke |
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William Shakespeare's Titus AndronicusIn "Titus Andronicus," playwright William Shakespeare creates a political system paired with a delicate social order, dictating the story's set hierarchy. Written with Roman influence, "Titus Andronicus" portrays a tragic hero's dehumanization into madness, a grief-stricken Queen's revenge, a hellishly evil Moor, and other profound character changes which are explored throughout the darkness of the play. In the opening scene, Saturninus, the later Emperor of Rome, is celebrating the homecoming of a Roman nobleman and military hero who was vital to the conquering of the Goths: Titus Andronicus. Wasting no time in introducing this tragic hero, Shakespeare emblazons Titus by giving him the reputation of "Rome's best champion "(I.i.65), as well as "patron of virtue " (I.i.65). This hyperbole is a key indicator of the hero's eventual downfall; after boasting of such an illustrious character, it is rare that the subject of such praise will not undergo a significant change, for better or worse. However, that remains independent of the fact that a Roman Nobleman, tri |
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Long-Term Effects of Divorce1. Children not living with both biological parents are more likely to experience psychological struggles and academic problems 2. Long-term effects of divorce on children can include increased susceptibility to substance abuse. 3. Teenagers with divorced parents are 50 percent more likely to drink alcohol than those with married parents. Children of divorce are more likely to experience divorces of their own" (Moses p.34) "Research shows that the effects of divorce on a child depend to some extent on the age of the child at the time of divorce, the child's gender and personality, and the degree of confl |
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The Connection of Mosquitoes and MalariaEvery August 20th, people all over the world acknowledge British doctor Ronald Ross, the scientist who discovered that mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting malaria from person to person. Malaria is one of the world's deadliest illnesses, killing approximately 655,000 people every year. Before science tracked down the root cause of malaria, it was thought that it was an airborne sickness carried along by dirty air. The word "malaria" was originated with the Italian words for "bad" and "air." In 1880, French scientist Charles Leveran identified the parasite plasmodium in the blood of patients and determined that it infected the blood stream with malaria. But neither scientists of doctors could solve the mystery of how malaria was transmitted from person to person. Dr. Ronald Ross began to suspect that malaria was being passed along by mosquitoes, and in 1897, he began dissecting mosquitoes. When the he tested the human blood found in the stomachs of these insects, he f |
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Internationalization of Higher Education in DenmarkDenmark is well-known for its education system. This finely tuned program not only appeals to Danish students, but to international students as well. However, to ensure that Danish students will not fall behind in their studies, Denmark should be cautious when welcoming foreign students. There are several reasons why internationalized education in Denmark may not be positive. According to Karen M. Lauridsen, university education in Denmark is becoming more internationalized. This is also an increased number of lessons being taught in English. However, higher international education requires a certain level of academic English and not every student has a complete understanding of the English language. These students might be completely suitable for international studies, but will have |
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Medea - Tragedy and the Common ManArthur Miller, a well-known and beloved twentieth century playwright, believed that dramatic theater could feature a tragic hero who needn't be rich and/or powerful, as was the traditional structure for theatrical tragedy. Instead, a tragic story, told through the eyes of a common man, could be just as effective and powerful. In Euripedes' play "Medea," the main character backs up Miller's idea of a common man representing the plight of a tragic hero. Although Medea was once the daughter of a king, she had burnt all bridges when she killed her brother and fled to Greece. Not only was she no longer the daughter of a king, but she was in a foreign land that believed Greeks were the most important race, and other societies were considered barbaric. Eventually, Medea was driven to commit heinous crimes, due in part to her husband, Jason, leaving her behind to be with the daughter of Creon, King of Corinth. In Miller's essay "Tragedy and the Common Man," he made several argumen |
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Racism and Economics of the Atlantic Slave TradeThe Atlantic Slave Trade was the exchange of Africans for European and American manufactured goods and raw materials. This trade, also known as a Triangular Trade, was established and facilitated by the colonists. The deal was simple - send Africans to the Americas for slavery, and receive supplies and merchandise in return. Was the the Atlantic Slave Trade solely a response to the demand for labor by European colonizers or was it driven by racism? There was an urgent need for laborers in order to further develop the colonies - especially in their agricultural and mining endeavors. Having a strong labor force was essential to the economic future of the Americas and Europe, and Africans, dominated by the numbers of white men brandishing horses and rifles, were an easy target for enslavement. The Atlantic Slave Trade benefited the Europeans, the slave traders, and the American colonists. The Europeans wanted cotton, tobacco, rum, molasses, and sugar from the colonies, and they bartered |
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Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo Financial AnalysisMaking a company financial analysis of entails comparing a minimum of two consecutive years of financial data, contrasted with a competent and capable competitor in the same industry and with similar characteristics. In this example, the analysis is focused on Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo, and their financial pictures for the years 2004 and 2005. This paper will show that Coca-Cola is a more preferable investment option. The two companies, side by side, are relatively similar - vying against each other in the world-wide market of carbonated beverages. PepsiCo has had the ability to diversify its portfolio a bit more than Coca-Cola, creating a partnership with companies in other food and beverage fields, including Gatorade and Quaker. PepsiCo also has a faster production to sales ability, something that should translate into more money coming into the company and thereby faster receivables coming in to enhance production. Coca-Cola, though, has a more compact sales amount, doing what |
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," by Douglas Adams, is a richly imaginative, clever, innovative, and funny science non-fiction novel. Adams came up with his idea for the novel when he was in Austria near Innsbruck. According to "The Cosmic Comic: Douglas Adams," (1952-2001) by George Watson, "In his rucksack was a hitchhiker's guide to Europe, and staring up drunkenly at the night sky Douglas Adams wondered idly if anyone could write a guide to the cosmos, too" (112). That was how his first book was born. Watson continued to explain, "Adams offered the idea, along with two others, to a BBC producer over a Japanese lunch in London, and the producer liked it" (112). Therefore, it was broadcast as a radio comedy/serial on BBC (British Broadcasting Company) Radio 4 in 1978. Steven Alasdair of Scotsman Newspaper wrote, "The fertile imagination of Douglas Adams created one of the best-loved and most admired scripts in BBC Radio ever produced". It has b |
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