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Two Characters in The First Casualty – Kingsley and ShannonIn The First Casualty, Kingsley is a top police detective. Kingsley was sentenced to and Shannon strolled along the Promenade. Shannon turned jail for objecting to go to war, during World War I. His reason for not going to war was because, " 'It offends [his] sense of logic. It offends [his] sense of scale'" (Page 22). The English government fakes Kingsley's death and gives him a new identity. Then they send Kinsley to France to find the truth behind the murder. Caption Shannon is the man that takes Kingsley to France. Caption Shannon has served in the army for quite some time and knows a lot about the war. Caption Shannon is very handsome and he has a surface charm, "Together he many female heads" (Page 139). King |
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Articles of the Confederation and The ConstitutionIn the mid-1778s, a depression struck the new nation of America. The depression asked questions that related to the nature of the democracy of America. To the conservatives, the answer to the question on the nature of the democracy lay in a stronger states government. On the other hand, the radicals believed that the answer would be found if the nations relieved the financial burden to the citizens. This argument led to the development of a new constitution and thereafter-political difference impacted to the creation of political parties. Since independence, America has worked with two constitutions. They include articles of Confederation and The Constitution. The article of confederation is the first constitution. It was ratified on 1 March 1781 by Maryland. The second is The Constitution that was ratified on 21 June 1788 by New Hampshire to replace the Articles of Confederation. The two documents do not only have much in common, but also have dissimilarities that define the views of |
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Aesthetic Values - Dave Matthews BandListening to these two songs and answering the given question were somehow very similar to the process that I have been through during this half a semester; All of those led myself to the questions about the ' disinterestedness' in the appreciation of the arts at the end. I tried to organize my critique of Dave Matthews Band by asking 1) if it is really more valuable to contain 'meaningful' (ethical) lyrics, 2) can the lyrics contribute to the aesthetic value of a certain type of music at all 3) if so, what is the conditions to be 'valuable art' with meaningful lyrics, and at last, 4) what does the appreciation of art in a disinterested way mean in listening to music, which cannot be seen in a real 'form'. So, while thinking about the questions given from the aesthetic Puzzles, I happened to extend the original questions about the lyrics and artistic value to a broader sense and concerning not just Dave Matthews Band's song but the music as an art in general. Th |
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Modern World History - WWI, WWII and ExplorationThe three most important turning points for modern world history were exploration, World War I, and World War II. Exploration Led to new discoveries and allowed expansion. Take Jacques Cartier for instance. In the 1530's Jacques was sent for a short, western passage to China. Instead he came in contact with Native American Indians making him the first European to have ever come in contact with them. He also discovered the St. Lawrence River and Christopher Columbus was sent to find route to Asia. But Instead he ended up on Islands in the Carribean Sea also known as the Americas. Therefore Columbus discovered America and Vasco Day Gama. He was sent to sail from Portugal to India. Which he did successfully. Along the way though he discovered precious jewels and spices. He also brought back with him a letter promising to trade s |
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Sleepy Hollow and Washington IrvingWashington Irving was born in New York City on 1783 and went to become the first story teller of America, and was best known for his two famous stories, Rip Van Winkle and the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This last one is the story of a professor making his way in a town, Sleepy Hollow, in the outside of New York. He falls in love, makes an enemy and disappears, but that is not the complete story. Washington goes much deeper using American politics, folklore and cultural surrounding from the time to influence his acclaim short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The time period and cultural influences from the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth century influences the story theme and symbolism (Thompson 4). One example of this would be the supernatural apparitions in the story. The major apparition would be the story of the Headless Horseman, but it would be a mistake to see this story solely as a Ghost story. Indeed, most readers probably find the tale more humorous than ho |
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The Interent - Marketplace of IdeasWith the invention of the internet, new ideas and concerns have been brought up that have challenged the way in how the "marketplace of ideas" can be strengthened and changed. Access to the internet has created many diverse opinions and perspectives (online forums, pornography, cyber bullying) that have enabled Americans to have an active participation in our democracy. With so many views and ideas there is the potential for the marketplace of ideas to get impacted in a positive but also a negative ways. The big question is how can we determine what is negative? Mill argued for complete freedom of speech. We have to allow all kinds of speech including hate speech so that it can be tested and publicly refuted. This idea although very attractive can lead to too many assumptions that people will actually be able to assess what is rational and what is not; because of this the courts have tried to regulate certain kinds of speech on the internet. One way the court did regulate |
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Pandora's Box and Modern SocietyThe myth of Pandora's Box is a simple story about curiosity, betrayal and revenge. There are many little parts of stories incorporated into the myth of Pandora's Box to make it the myth we know today, such as Prometheus and Epimetheus trying to do good for humans (Prometheus in particular), Zeus trying to get revenge and also the curiosity of Pandora. These are the most common parts which relate to society today. Prometheus and Epimetheus were very kind brothers who saw that humans were struggling to live without the gift of fire. Zeus had ordered that humans were not allowed fire as they might misuse the power, but Prometheus in particular, saw how humans were struggling without it. They were cold, they couldn't cook meat and a lot of humans were very sick. Prometheus defied Zeus's orders and gave humans the gift of fire. This particular part of the story shows how sometimes we break rules for good reasons. An event in today's society where we break the rules for the good of other people is granting asylum seekers visas. These people travel from war ridden countries in leaky boats in the hopes of a new life in o |
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My Coaching PhilosophyAs a coach, I am considered the leader of this team. As head coach, it is my job to not only teach the fundamentals of how to play and develop skills, but to also teach life skills. I will always come to practice prepared and ready to go. Both players and coaches will always encourage one another and always have positive attitudes while on the court. Every player on this team will be treated fairly and no one will be seen as higher than any one else. Every player on this team is important and will play a role in the success of this team. I understand that I am not your parent, but it is my job to have a positive impact, not only in your basketball career, but in my player's lives as well. I will treat each player with respect, and I will ask the same of my players. I am here to help each player develop character and help in maintaining his or her priorities. I want each player to leave this program as success minded individuals. Communication will be key, and I want each player to know that I am always here for each of them. Throughout this year, each pla |
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Higher Education and Student DebtWithin the textbook Current Issues and Enduring Questions, there is an article, Is Forgiving Student Debt a Good Idea by Kayla Webley where the topic of student loan/debt forgiveness is discussed. Webley goes on to say that the vast majority of those who are in debt can pay off their loans, but most would rather not spend money that they are receiving now to pay for the education they got so long ago. She brings up the ideas both Robert Applebaum and Justin Wolfers. Applebaum has recently started a petition which poses the idea that the government should provide help to students who have any amount of debt. His idea is that the government gives a one trillion dollar bailout to recent graduates which in return will allow stimulus in the economy (130). Wolfers' on the other hand believes that by giving college graduates a handout, the economy would not gain any stimulus. The individuals who would gain from the loan forgiveness would not put back in the economy, but rather put that money |
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Ian McEwan and AtonementIan McEwan's novel, "Atonement" is a remarkable manifestation of love and war, childhood and class, guilt and forgiveness, admired highly for its focus on understanding and responding to the significance of atonement. The book itself is placed into three time periods: one being set in England in 1935, the next covering five years later during the events of the Second World War, and the last overlooking present-day England. It circles around a young woman named Briony Tallis who aspires her entire life to shine the light of true redemption to right and rewrite the countless wrongs of her youth, as to finally succumb to the guilt which haunts her state of mind from her journey of childhood to adulthood. Through her writings, she attempts to reach atonement for her incomplete grasp of adult motives and precocious imagination which foreshadowed her mistake of accusing an innocent (and eventually getting him convicted) of an atrocity, for which another, as well as Briony herself, is at faul |
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More Testing, More Learning by Patrick O'MalleySummary In the essay, "More Testing, More Learning," Patrick O'Malley claims that professors should give more frequent short exams to students rather than common midterm and final exams. O'Malley proposes that it will encourage students to study often and study more and students perform better. From a study of Harvard students, getting frequent test and quiz gives them "many opportunities to see how they are doing". What's more, O'Malley emphasizes the significance of feedback and personal evaluation and states that higher grades from students who procrastinate less. O'Malley also presents main opposite arguments against his proposal – that it would take too much time to read and grade for professors, that it would take away lecture time, espec |
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Architecture and Contemporary Design PracticeThe shoulders of giants have been all of living species' starting point since creation, where knowledge is passed on from those that have come before. Buildings of the past centuries have shaped the Architecture of today, and tomorrow. Inevitably, the study of history is particularly useful in design for multiple reasons, all in which affix to the concept that history is an insight into a moving process of life. Firstly, a critical understanding of previous architectural structures and their context is a necessary aspect of any rational decision, where past successes and failures influence fruitful design. Furthermore, history promotes new, inventive ideas and styles through the borrowing of designs, thus making our predecessors particularly influential figures. Finally, through the study of history, designers are able to maintain a sense of place and add greater depth to design intentions, ultimately giving architecture a more significant role in society. Architecture of the past pl |
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In Support of Scottish Independence"The significant support for Scottish Independence demonstrated in the recent referendum is a symptom of the failure of the system of devolved government in Scotland to meet the aspirations that led to its creation in 1997-8." To what extent do you agree with this statement? Your answer should consider the above statement with reference to the following: A description of the key developments from 1979 in the process of establishing devolution An analysis of the powers and functions of the Scottish Parliament and Government An evaluation of the impact of devolution on Scotland An evaluation of the impact of proportional representation on the Scottish political system An analysis of the debates regarding the concepts of unionism, devolution and separatism in relation to Scotland's constitutional position within the UK The above question suggests that Scottish people voted yes in the recent independence debate because they are unhappy with the current Scottish parliament |
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Financial Impacts of Autistic Spectrum DisorderAutistic Spectrum Disorder, formerly known as ASD, is running rampant throughout the world. ASD is something that no parent wishes to hear that their child has. As any family that has a child with autism can attest, receiving that diagnosis begins a journey that places profound demands on the family, friends, and financial resources for the remaining lifetime of the child. Autism is a biologically based developmental disorder that impairs an individual's ability to communicate, build relationships, and relate appropriately to the environment. Diagnosis is usually made in early childhood after a multi-disciplinary assessment of behavior, developmental level, and communication ability. According to Jeff Sells, the vice president of Advocacy and Public Policy for the Autism Society of America, ASD has gone from one out of every 500 children in 1999, to one out of every 150 children in 2009 (Dusenberry, 200). By March of 2012, it was figured that one out of every 88 children have ASD (Cott |
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Manson's Testimony and Sartre's No ExitIn Charles Manson's Testimony and Sartre's No Exit, Manson and Inez both argue that humans must decide for themselves what their actions will be and then take full responsibility for their choices in order to live authentically in an existential reality. This is done through the virtue of being honest with themselves, accepting the consequences of their actions, and not wasting time and energy on regret by living in the present moment. Evidently, it is only through developing such self-awareness and consciousness that one is able to find inner peace, freedom and progress. Although their circumstances may be quite different, Charles Manson and Inez share a similar existentialist outlook on life. Throughout his testimony, Manson emphasizes the importance of being consistently honest with oneself. "I know that the only person I can judge is me. I judge what I have done and I judge what I do and I look and live with myself everyday. I am content with myself" (Manson). He believes that self-deception is the greatest corrupter in society, and not being able to think for oneself is what prevents us from living authenti |
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Chris Chambers in Stand By MeIn the film Stand By Me, directed by Rob Reiner in 1986, a character I found interesting was Chris Chambers. I found this character interesting because throughout the film we see a lot of different sides of him and how he grows. We see him as being tough Chris that makes the decisions and looks out for his friends and we later see him as a supportive friend, then we see the honest and sensitive side of Chris. He also shows us that people can change, and accomplish what they put their mind to. We are first introduced to Chris with a scene of him smoking in the tree house with his friends. This image tells us that Chris is a tough guy. We can also see that his character appears more grown up than the others. The narrator tells us, "Chris Chambers was the leader of our gang." We can clearly see this further on in the scene as Chris seems to make the decisions and the others follow him. Chris makes the decision to go search for the dead body saying, "Lets do it. What d |
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Solving the Nursing ShortageOftentimes, when people hear the term "nursing," they think of the people who are typically in the hospitals or health care facilities taking care of the patients. The term "nursing" is described as the profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm. The nursing profession involves a combination of academic knowledge, interpersonal traits, and psychological skills. Also, nurses are expected to provide a high standard practice and care at all times to the patients. Despite being recognized and valued, nurses still have to face several difficulties and challenges in their profession. Some of these challenges are easy to overcome, but others are quite complicated for the nurses to handle. A combination of issues affects the locations that experience shortages in their nursing staff. Many nurses are dissatisfied with their jobs. They are unable to do their job to their best ability because they are overwhelmed with the number of patients assigned to th |
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Zarathustra's Doubts of Becoming an OvermanZarathustra constantly talks about the main goal of human beings: reaching the overman. The overman is a state in which one has evolved beyond the humanistic characteristics that each person possess. There is no right and wrong or good and evil because true happiness is defined by each person. Throughout Nietzsche's book, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Zarathustra gives various teachings on how one can reach the state of the overman. However as the book progresses, the reader sees Zarathustra having troubles of reaching the overman himself. Many doubt his teachings because he himself was unsure of his true state. Zarathustra realizes that he must work on himself first in order to give true teachings and values of reaching the overman. He must overcome his pity and love towards human beings and his revenge of time. These characteristics have held Zarathustra from becoming the best human being. As he continues to his journey, Zarathustra eventually overcomes his weaknesses of pity, love, and r |
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The Disturbing Life and Art of Francis BaconFrancis Bacon was born on October 28, 1909 in Dublin, Ireland, and died on April 18, 1992. As a child, Francis often had fights with his irritable and strict father who was major in the British army. Due to having a military father/husband, The bacon family moved around quite a bit. Resulting in Francis not having a formal education. After having altercations over his sexuality, he was forced to leave home at the age of sixteen after his father caught him trying on his mother's clothes. He lived in Berlin with an uncle for a couple years. At age 19, Francis moved to Paris and decided to become an artist after seeing Picasso's work. After living in Paris for only a year, Francis moved to South Kensington and set up an art studio. His painting Crucifixion was published in Herbert Read's book Art Now, and was purchased by Michael Sadler. The following year Francis made his own art exhibition which was rejected for not being surrealist enough. Francis later destroyed all but 15 of his works by 1943. He later tried to join the armed forces for World War 2, but was denied due to his asthm |
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The Heart of AltruismWhy do some people act to promote someone else's welfare, even at a risk or cost to themselves, why are they disinterested and selfless for the wellbeing of others? Some individuals are willing to sacrifice themselves to do actions that go far beyond the scope of ordinary, and are directed, in some sense, to benefit large groups of people, such as a nation and country. In some way this condition is called heroism or altruism. It can occur unintentionally, spontaneously, when an individual does not realize or has no intention to allow certain consequences. Did the heroine of France Joan of Arc intend to become a hero when she struggled against English domination? Did French and Armenian singer Charles Aznavour have the intention to become an Armenian hero when concentrated his effort on eliminating the consequences of the 1988 earthquake? Did Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize recipient, have the purpose of becoming a hero by the |
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The Death of Mayang PrasetyoAs I was strolling past a quiet apartment block, located in an inner Brisbane suburb a few months ago, I was shocked at the beauty and serenity of the Brisbane River. I was blind to the horror that was to occur there, in a matter of months. The apartment in which this horror was to occur, was owned by Mayang Prasetyo and Marcus Volke. Two names which have been recently circling the Australian media outlets, for all the wrong reasons. Ms. Prasetyo was an Indonesian transgender model and cabaret performer, who was allegedly murdered and dismembered by her boyfriend Marcus Volke. This man killed himself after reportedly being caught, "cooking," her remains. The gruesome case was sensationally reported in, "The Courier-Mail," owned by Rupert Murdoch's NewsCorp. Their front page headline on the follo |
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American Perceptions of the VietnameseComing out of World War II, the government of the United States fostered an inflated view of its capabilities in foreign affairs. Once they had begun funding the French struggle against the nationalist movement in Vietnam, the Americans saw an imminent opportunity to possibly apply their own colonial model there, but "called upon the French or the Chinese for the raw intelligence information that informed their reports to Washington," (Bradley 94). Through these sources, the Americans could reaffirm what they had already wanted to believe about the Vietnamese people – that they were an "inferior and imitative little China [with] backwards political development...[lacking] traditions of indigenous governance," with French rule being an insult to that injury (83, 84). As a result of this, the Americans never fully appreciated the determination of the Vietnamese nationalist movement, and held out believing that they were a weak and ideologically malleable people, until efforts proved ot |
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Government Involvement in Natural Disaster ReliefWhen speaking about the extent to which government should be responsible for rebuilding after natural disasters, most people tend to divide the topic into whether it should be the local and state governments that are responsible or the federal government. There are many supporters that feel that the federal government should take full responsibility for rebuilding after a natural disaster because it should be their concern while there are also many that would disagree. They feel that they only need to depend on state and local governments or some even feel that the government should not even get involved at all because there is no need to help those that live in places where natural disasters are expected yet they foolishly chose to live there anyway. Non-supporters of the federal government having to be made responsible for rebuilding after natural disasters argue that in order for the government to raise enough money for when natural disaster do occur, they would need to cut out bud |
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Discussion on Democratic RegimesIt would be easy to accept the popular notion that only representative democratic regimes can be legitimate, after all, that is what is familiar to citizens of the modern Western world and humans, being creatures of habit, will often accept the status quo as that which is right. However, it is necessary to examine on what grounds democratic regimes acquire their supposed legitimacy and whether other types of rule can be legitimate too. The notion of 'legitimacy' is too broad to be discussed as one concept, it covers input legitimacy, output legitimacy, legality, will of the people, democratic legitimacy as well as many more. As such this essay will discuss different subsets of legitimacy judging whether they are mutually exclusive or complementary whilst avoiding the conflation of 'more legitimacy' with 'better government'. It will also demonstrate that legitimacy is ultimately derived from the consent of the governed and therefore that both democratic and non-democra |
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Leda and the Swan by W.B. YeatsIn the poem, "Leda and the Swan", written by W.B. Yeats, the speaker takes a tale from Greek mythology and puts a unique spin on it. In Greek mythology, Leda, the wife of King Tyndareus of Sparta, was either raped by Zeus or seduced Zeus to sleep with her. There is no set story on whether Leda was raped or was a temptress. The author plays with these two conflicting perspectives in the poem by using intense imagery to describe the rape, but uses irony and different perspectives to show that Zeus may not have actually raped Leda in order to blur the lines separating love and rape. A glance of the writing reveals that the poem is an Italian sonnet, which means it is a 14-line sonnet that has an octave followed by a sestet with the rhyming scheme abab cdcd efgefg. Italian sonnets traditionally speak of love; however, an analysis of the octave reveals something else. The speaker uses strong adjectives to describe the victim, such as "the staggering girl" (2) with her |
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