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Poverty in SomaliaI think that Somalia is a beautiful place, but they just lack food, sanitation, health care, and education. You probably know the people that have never seen Somalia just talk rubbish and say stupid things to hurt the people's feeling. The photos that you see on the news of Somalia are the places where homeless people live. Also, when you see the kid on the television that has a dirty face, it's just to show the whole world that Somalia is a bad and dirty place. But, we all know that one-day Somalia is going to be the place everyone wants to visit. However today poverty is killing Somalia. Yes, poverty is killing Somalia, but Somalis can improve. If every country just did a little more then just donating money, you will see families off the streets in to homes. Just think about when everything becomes better. We all want to go see are homeland. All the Somali people in other country want to go back and see are homeland. Somalis have suffered much. They have experience much conflict |
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Social Class Differences and School ProcessesLabeling is when someone has made a certain judgment on someone based on certain aspects such as clothing, attitude, race or gender etc. There are two forms of labeling within the education system, positive and negative, these labels can have an effect on children's education success and in turn their economic success which creates an unequal class divide as the majority of the negative labels are usually attached to working class and minority groups, however others argue that labels don't always affect a child's educational success as some children may use it as motivation and work hard to prove the labels wrong. As Becker (1961) explains that the ideal characteristics of a student described by a teacher are those of middle class children: bright, well dressed, motivated etc. this implies that teachers prefer middle class students over working class, this could demotivate the working class children as teachers already favor middle class therefore they may focus more on them. Similarl |
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Analysis of Ted Hughes' The JaguarTed Hughes' "The Jaguar" is a description from a narrator admiring the fiery spirit of a caged jaguar, seeing the wilderness not as something tangible, but something embodied in its behavior and stride. The poem can be divided into two parts; the first two stanzas, describing the other animals in the zoo, and the last three, where the jaguar is both introduced and described. The two parts have many differences, creating vastly different moods. One of the most notable differences is the difference in description between the jaguar and the other animals in the zoo. The jaguar is given the impression of being wild and fierce, and one can clearly feel how impressed the narrator is with the animal. The other animals, in the first part, are portrayed in an entirely different manner. They are each portrayed as being weak, lazy or generally unimpressive. From the very first line, the apes are described as yawning and doing nothing but admiring their fleas. The parrots 'shrie |
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The Classical Era of Southeast Asian historyAfter the invention of automobiles from the 18th century till the 21st century, the majorities of people all around the world have started to prefer using fuel-powered vehicles to horses, chariots, or walking because it is believed that driving a car can show the high social status in the society and that owning as many cars as possible can show the wealth to the public. Many people have adopted these two ideas that it has poisoned their minds not to think of the adversely underlying impacts on the environment, human health, and traffic problems However, a number of environmental scholars who are concerned about the bad impacts have considered the reduction of private vehicles with the introduction to public transportation. In favor of the increasing trend for private vehicles, public means of transportation buses, trolleybuses, trams and trains, and rapid transit including metro, subways or underground (Wikipedia, 2015), should highly be encouraged to be open for the public |
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The Inner Journey of Great ExpectationsThe decisions you make in life are based on previous losses and gains that you faced throughout the corse of an inner journey. These challenges or victories can have either positive or negative outcomes, however every event that occurs is followed by a learning experience. The characters in Great Expectations all go on a journey that defines them. Abel Magwitch and Mis Havisham are two central characters that go through major Inner journeys. These characters have both been betrayed and have suffered losses because of the way they have been treated. Abel Magwitch put his trust into Compeyson ( a good looking gentleman) when they agreed to commit a crime together. He is unaware that Compeyson was just using him to execute the crime and that the blame would be placed entirely on him. Both men were arrested and had to stand trial however the judge made his decision based on Compeyson's refined and well-bred exterior giving Magwitch a much heavier imprisonment. The unfairness of a class ba |
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Children and the Loss of a ParentLosing a parent is one of worst experiences that a child may experience irrespective of the age. The bereaved child is more likely to have a stressful development as one grows up. In most cases, the loss of a parent due to an unexplainable accident is fatal since the child will have poor growth and development. For a young bereaved adult the loss of one parent may be catastrophic since it affects not only his basic education needs but also his life experiences and career. As a result, the young adult will have declined competency and morale in the work environment. The bereaved adult will also have poor communication and social skills especially when dealing with his peers. Moreover, the young adult may lack motivation for academic and occupational success. The loss of parental advice is irreplaceable and there is need for continuous guidance/counseling as well as encouragement from friends and the society in general(Shapiro, 1994). The loss of a parent especially when this parent was |
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Factors Affecting HomesicknessUniversity is a time for circumstances that make it possible to do something and a challenge for first year student. Adjustment to university is one of the determining factors for success at university. University adjustment is complicated and multifaced (as cited by Baker & Siryk, 1984, 1986 ; Baker McNeil & Siryk, 1985). Through adjustment scholars will be enables to perform well academically and be able to form good relationships. The change from school to university is quite immense and can be rather overwhelming for first year students. The term adjustment is used as a synonym for adaption (Monroe 2007) it is difficult for one to adjust to life at university. There are certain factors which affect adjustment in university for first year student. For one to be adjusting well to university life one must be happy and perform well academically (Robinson, 2009). And the term adjustment refers to the way one in which one deals with the stresses that surround the environment in which |
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The Mexican-American WarIn 1845 the United States officially performed an annexation of Texas, at the time Texas was part of Mexico despite the Texas Revolution of 1836. President James K. Polk was pushing American expansionism (Manifest Destiny) interests westward towards California. Leading up to this blatant act of war President Polk had secretly offered Mexico $25 million dollars for the Rio Grande border in Texas and additional Mexican providences Alta California and Santa Fe de Nuevo Mexico1. Government representatives in Mexico City considered this offer an insult, popular opinion within Mexico was that selling these territories and allowing Texas to claim a border as far south as the Rio Grande would tarnish the Mexican national honor2. The decline of the purchase offer allowed President Polk to dispatch United States military troops south to the Rio Grande to secure the disputed border. The United States claimed that the border between Texas and Mexico was the Rio Grande, citing the 1836 Treaties of Velasco. Mexico rejected the treaties and refused to negotiate claiming all of Texas3. The Treaties of Velasco were two documents signed at Velasco, Texas (now F |
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The Dark Side of A Rose for EmilyShort story, a brief work of literature which usually contains few characters and a single problem. Before the 19th century the short story was not considered a literary form. Humankind has enjoyed different types of narratives which make up a large part of the background from where modern story emerged. William Faulkner, an American writer born in 1897 who was awarded a Nobel Prize in Literature back in 1949. Even though he was a bright kid, he didn't feel any passion for a formal education which made him drop out of high school. After all the obstacles he had to face William Faulkner became a very talented and famous writer. His writings show obsession with the dark side of his life and A Rose for Emily is one of the short story that shows that. A Rose for Emily, Faulkner first published short story begins with the end of the protagonist's life which is the main contribution to the story's popularity. Emily Grierson was an important person to the town, everyone attended her funeral but no one really knew her since she had a dark and lonely life. She rarely came out of the house and died alone when she was 74. Her father's death was the main reason of her turn down. |
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Miss Brill by Katherine MansfieldAuthors write about characters in many different ways. In some novels, the author does not reveal in the slightest way how their attitude towards the character. In other novels, the author's attitude is quite obvious. Authors can also control the view the reader has on characters using word choice and literary techniques. In Miss Brill, a short story by Katherine Mansfield, the reader can identify Mansfield's view on Miss Brill through the literary techniques the author uses; narrative intrusion, subtlety, and limited omniscience. Narrative intrusion is the first technique used by Mansfield. An example of this is in the first paragraph when Miss Brill is describing her fur and Mansfield writes, "Yes, she really felt like that about it". This is narrative intrusion because Mansfield is interrupting the description of Miss Brill and her love for the fur to tell the reader not to be incredulous, but rather to believe that Miss Brill really does love the fur. This intrusion shows that the author thinks Miss Brill is odd for liking the fur |
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The Namesake by Jhumpa LahiriImagine this scenario. You wake up one day in your place of native origin. All your life you have lived there and with that came close bonds and friendships with all your fellow family members, and natives. Everyone is living happily and comfortably, enjoying each other's company with their countries spoken language, unique to you all and foreign to nonnatives. Wouldn't that be quite the life to live? Now transition your mind to this next scenario, your spouse has just been given a great job offer, one that could immensely improve your living conditions. Here's the catch, this new job will require you and your spouse to relocate to a far off place, and away from home in which where your race and culture projected the majority of the population, now you represent the lowest percentage of minorities. In this new place, the people who make up the civilization speak a different language, they act differently from what you're used to back at home. Adding to the horror, if you ever needed he |
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WWII and the Atomic BombAt end of WWII, the allies had officially defeated Nazi Germany when General Alfred Jodi signed the unconditional surrender for all troops on the ninth of May, 1945. Even though the allies main adversary had surrendered, Japan was not giving up until the bitter end. The United States of America had a tough choice at hand, either fight Japan with its own troop and face tremendous casualties, or drop the first nuclear bomb and bring Japan to a swift surrender. Hiroshima was such a pivotal moment in history because the United States of America did in fact decide to drop the first nuclear bomb upon a defiant Japan, on a City named Hiroshima Even before the war commenced in 1939 American scientists became increasingly concerned with Nazi Germany and their efforts on nuclear weapon research. Then in 1940, the U.S. government initiated its own development program on atomic weapons. The codenamed "Manhattan Project" was top secret and over the course of the next several years scie |
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San Francisco's Restorative Justice SystemThe United States has a criminal justice system that allows us, to process individuals from different races and backgrounds, in order to create justice and bring peace to our society.Practicing restorative justice would make our Nation more cooperative and productive and it would most likely experience positive changes when those in our criminal justice system start learning and practicing the new restorative justice values. Restorative justice would be a task that, not only our governmental agencies would exercise but also our workplaces, classrooms, and families. Let's keep in mind that the central obligation of restorative justice is to put right the wrongs. (Book) In other words, By practicing restorative justice we would have the obligation and responsibility to reduce crime, improve human behavior, strengthen civil society, provide effective leadership, restore relationships and repair harm. The right training and guidance can create mentors that carry the value and significance |
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Chemosensation and ChemoreceptorsAbstract Eating, eating, and eating it is the most frequent activity that we can't let slip. It is dubbed as the most "Favorite Activity" of the day for most of us where we have the time to talk to our friends while enjoying the food or just to take escape from the world but this feeling can be torn by our worst enemy, common cold, when it makes everything in your palate seems to taste bland and pale or makes everything taste the same. Well, almost all of us had such experience and it sucks. This was when the pair got the idea of making an investigation on such a matter. The researchers, being very curious themselves, tried to fill their curiosity. Trying to find out the reason why every food tastes like each other or tastes bland or pale whenever we have common cold and wandering what methods can be used to imitate the situation of a person's nose with cold, what food should be use as samples to be putted for the taste-test at the same time forced them to execute an investig |
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Poems Depicting the Past and PresentThe poems "Where I Come From" by Elizabeth Brewster and "A Different History" by Sujata Bhatt both evidently display the relationship between the past, present and change. However, "A Different History" shows changes from a cultural and religious perspective, whereas "Where I Come From" discusses the changes in landscape and livelihood. "Where I Come From" addresses the past and present through the shift of thought and contrast between the first two stanzas. The first stanza illustrates the typical surroundings in a city-like environment. Conversely, the second stanza describes a rural, countryside town. The country town is an extended metaphor for Brewster's hometown, and the urban city represents her current residence. The first stanza describes city life with negative connotations. For example, the first stanza refers to the public transport as being busy when it reads, "smell of subways crowded at rush hours." This reference is then countered in the second stanza, &q |
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The Road to HopeAs in almost every post-apocalyptic world, hope plays a large role in the story. In Cormack McCarthey's, The Road, it is shown that in times of desperation, people often view hope in different perspectives. The boy sees "carrying the fire" as the good in humanity. However, the father views his son's future life as a symbol for hope in civilization. The author uses these two characters' journey to demonstrate that even in dire situations, there is hope to be had. The boy sees "carrying the fire" as his hope for the future. When the boy is first introduced to the idea of "carrying the fire", he immediately interpreted it as good guys v.s bad guys. Good guys carry it, bad guys do not. This shows that he directly links it to the good in people and even further, the good in humanity as a whole. We see this when he asks his father, "nothing bad is going to happen to us", "because we're carrying the fire" (McCarthey 83) |
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America and World War IIBefore America decided to join World War II, American ideas were harsh. Americans were isolated instead of being involved, like we are today. Most Americans opposed joining the war and even to help any other countries who were in the war On December 7, 1941 is the day that changed America's isolated thoughts and will always be remembered as "the date which will live in infamy" (History.com) said by President Franklin Roosevelt. Japan bombed the United States in a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack had many casualties and Americans were consumed with rage and grief. This tragedy swallowed the hearts of Americans as they looked to President Roosevelt for his bravery and strength to declare war against Japan. The Pearl Harbor attack will forever be an unforgettable day in American history. Pearl Harbor was the reason the United States put their contribution in on World War II. The war put America on the fast track to rebuilding their fallen economy. This war w |
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The Story of Tom Brennan and Riding in Cars with BoysVenturing into new worlds can be challenging, but as those challenges are overcome, these experiences can be transformative. This notion can be seen in J.C Burke's chronological bildungsromanesque novel, The Story of Tom Brennan, and Penny Marshall's 2001 film, Riding in Cars with Boys. Burke, explores through Tom Brennan's move to a new town, as a consequence of his brothers actions, how new environments can be challenging. Similarly, Marshall, in her film shows the difficulties of moving to the world of adulthood, with an underage pregnancy. Furthermore, Both texts also show how these challenges can lead to a positive psychological transformation. Once Tom begins to comprehend the realization of his situation, he begins to embrace his new world, which takes transforming effects on him. Similarly, Beverly's transition begins to take positive effect when she realizes that her child is her most important responsibility. Individuals must prevent themselves from forming a dismissive att |
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Saladin - Hero of the Third CrusadesOf the few heroes of the Middle Ages, there was one named Saladin, an Arab warrior destined for greatness. Today, he is known for defeating the Christians on the Third Crusade, bringing long awaited peace to The Middle East. Living by his words, Saladin was a man of piety and faith who loved nothing more than his religion, and he fought for it as hard as he could, changing the hearts of his opponents for the better. Saladin was like a panther, sleek, graceful, and elegant, but he was also deadly, and ready to kill when it needed to be done. Ever since he was little, Saladin was taught about jihad or holy war, this was how the Muslims viewed the Crusades but it also meant that war wasn't necessarily bad if you were fighting in God's name and you didn't spill blood that wasn't needed. Throughout his whole life, Saladin lived by this principle. Although Saladin was a feared warrior, he was known for his honor and integrity. Saladin's early years later served him as a base for education, |
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Disadvantages of Competition in the Educational SettingCompetition is bad in the educational setting. The effects of competition in the educational setting have deteriorated the learning process and need to be addressed. When it comes to competition, there are more open arms to accept it than not and the conventional support ascribed have yet to fade. Even the most concerned with this issue accept it joyfully, ignorantly. All views justifying competition in the educational setting show no relative differences. All hold that when students are immersed in competition, they tend to perform better. That being number one has been reiterated several times to the hearing of students, carrying them away by the need of same that they do whatever is at their disposal to be winners. As Alfie Kohn communicated in 'The case against competition', they continue to insist that there is 'healthy competition' and that it could be fun, (Kohn, 1987). That they can win, but only through the failure of others. Several instances of pressure to win at |
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Biography of General Sir Arthur William CurrieGeneral Sir Arthur William Currie was a determined and successful general who led many of Canada's soldiers to victories. He played a key role in Canada's fight for independence. General Currie was born on December 5th 1875, on a homestead close to Strathroy, Ontario. Currie grew up with seven other siblings. Currie was a very intelligent child, who shined in almost every subject. "It was here that he blossomed into 'an excellent student, as acquaintances would recall. 'Several essays which he wrote at this time were considered good enough to be published in the local news paper'. Literature was his favorite subject; he read a lot; 'if I had any preferences,'He would later say, 'it was the works of Kipling and Shakespeare," (Dancocks, 8). One of Curries many talents was most clearly shown at Starthroy Collegiate. One of his childhood friends said that Currie, "was particularly clever in debate," (Dankcocks, 8). When he debated he was able to sho |
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Assisted Suicide and Refusing Medical TreatmentThere are an alarming number of people that are living in constant, unrelenting, severe and in many cases unnecessary pain. The advances in medicine and technology have been prolonging people's lives for decades. People with terminal illnesses included. It is imperative that individuals have the ability to peacefully end their lives when faced with a life-ending illness. Legalizing physician assisted suicide gives a person faced with a debilitating terminal illness the right to end their suffering by taking a prescribed lethal dose of medication. We have the right to refuse treatment but without out the right to end our pain, refusing treatment would be extremely painful. This debate has led to Living Wills, Power of Attorneys for Health Care, and Do Not Resuscitate orders. In the 1970's, a man was severely burned in an explosion who pleaded for the ability to end his life. His pleas were denied. Due to the new advances in medical technology he was kept alive. If the accident had tak |
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Marijuana and the War on Drugs$51,000,0000,0000. This is the amount spent annually in the U.S. on the war on drugs. Number of people arrested in 2011 in the U.S. on nonviolent drug charges: 1.53 million. The number of people arrested for a marijuana law violation in 2011: 757,969. Estimated annual revenue that California would raise if it taxed and regulated the sale of marijuana: $1,400,000,000. These numbers are only escalating, while we could be spending the resources on beneficial improvements for our country. Marijuana is undoubtedly the most popular illicit drug used in America. While some use it for its medical benefits, it is largely for its recreational purposes. And while there is a continuous use of marijuana and other illegal substances, there is a continuous War on Drugs, in effect by the government. In California alone, "it is estimated that pot is the largest cash crop in California, with annual revenues approaching $14 billion." Along with the profit of this illegal cash crop, there is an |
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Character Review - Tess of the d'UrbervillesA "good woman" is to be pure and innocent of any sexual encounters. Purity is best understood in terms of it's opposite meanings; dirty, filthy, guilty. Tess was a woman who was once "pure" but her life has now been destroyed and dissipated because of sexual misdeeds. She suffered from a violation that she did not want to take part of and that was not of her own action and has to live her life as an impure woman. Tess has had to take responsibilities of other people's actions and those actions lead to her downfall in society. Hardy uses Tess's submissiveness to her parents and Alec d'Urberville to show the effects of what impurity can do to a woman's future relationship like that of Angel and Tess d'Urberville. Tess d'Urberville's first oppressors, Joan and John d'Uberville had set up her path to impurity. Once John had found out he had royal ties to a wealthy family he and Joan decided to send Tess at once so they can gain a greater family title. The parents di |
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Business Analysis - Woodbury Financial ServicesWoodbury Financial Services is a broker dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 50 states and several U.S. territories. This company is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Woodbury Financial is also an SEC registered investment adviser and state insurance agency. It provides financial services to the public, including the sale of securities and insurance products, through a network of independent registered representatives, who are generally licensed as insurance agents and may also be investment adviser representatives. Through registered representatives and investment advisory representatives, customers may purchase securities, insurance products, and financial planning services offered by many different companies, including affiliated and non-affiliated companies. Woodbury Financial is a separately incorporated subsidiary and affiliate of AIG Advisor Group, Inc., which in turn is a su |
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