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Letter from Birmingham Jail - Rhetorical AnalysisCivil rights activist, Martin Luther King in his response to his minister, "Letter from Birmingham jail" he argues that racial segregation is unfair. He supports this claim by using emotional strategies, such as pathos, ethos, and logos. Creating multiple tones, like disbelief, and disappointment. King's purpose is to persuade his audience to view his actions as beneficial to society to maintain equal rights. He convinces his audience to support his argument using rhetorical devices, as mentioned, to appeal to the audience's emotions. King uses emotional appeal to manipulate the readers and the WASP community to believe what he wants them to believe. He does this by using pathos; emotional appeal, creating a feeling of sympathy and proximity. For instance, "Our hopes had been blasted and the shadow of deep disappoint |
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Comparing Reactivity of Magnesium and AluminumAbstract When looking at the differences of what, acid or base, does magnesium and aluminum react to magnesium had a positive reaction to acids. It was expected because magnesium is a metal and metals are corrosive when introduced to acids. Aluminum however, best reacted to sodium hydroxide which I did not expect because aluminum, like magnesium, is also a metal. Another instruction for this laboratory experiment is to observe the metals reactivity to mercury (II) chloride. As results, magnesium had a reaction while aluminum did not. I. Introduction The theory behind this experiment is that metals are readily oxidized to donate their valence electrons to achieve the octet for and have the noble gas electron configuration. From first-hand experiences and common knowledge, acid corrodes metals. In more scientific terms there is a positive reaction between an acid and a metal. This reaction caused by the acidic hydrogen that gains an electron from the metal, becoming a stable hydrogen g |
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Preventive Policing StrategyThis paper will provide an overview of how implementing a preventive policing strategy may have prevented the incidents presented in the case study from occurring through the practice of community policing. Community policing empowers the community to work with the police to improve their quality of life, by cohesively finding solutions that assist in identifying, addressing and preventing crimes within the community (Cameron 1990; Davies, Kappeler & Gaines 2005; Drew & Mazerolle 2009 and Roberg, Novak & Cordner 2005). There are limitations in community policing as a crime prevention strategy, however as this strategy is fairly new there is minimal data to deny community policing is effective as a crime prevention tool (Cameron 1990). Indigenous people have a lengthy history of distrust of police. According to Cunneen (2007), Jeffries & Dillon (2009) and New South Wales Police Force (2012) the Indigenous peoples distrust began when the police, through laws and legislation, were requir |
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Pre-Reformation and Theology of the EucharistThe Eucharist is a mystery, one of the aspects of the salvation of humankind; it is through this God revealed himself to all humanity.1 From the origins of the Church until present time, the manner of the celebration of the Eucharist has varied, but it has always had the same essence: to celebrate the memorial of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the salvation of all people, but with a variety of traditions which continue to live in the Church now.2 Before the sixteenth century Reformation of the Catholic Church, the theology of the Eucharist was based on two elements: transubstantiation and the scripture of Christ. The devotional and liturgical lives of the people were a response to this interpretation of the Eucharist. In the early medieval Eucharist, two points in particular arose the leadership of Pope Hadrian I, when he acceded to the request of Charlemagne. To use a copy of the Roman Sacramentary in Gaul.3 This was a very important event or symbol in medieval Europe.Firstly, &q |
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Photosynthesis and Cellular RespirationPhotosynthesis is a two-phase anabolic pathway in which light energy (sunlight) is converted into chemical energy. In photosynthesis, water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight is used to form glucose and oxygen. Photosynthesis can be carried to other organisms when the molecules are ingested as food. Cellular respiration is a catabolic pathway where organic molecules are broken down to release energy. In this reaction, organic molecules are broken down by oxygen which results in carbon dioxide and water. Cellular respiration is the opposite of photosynthesis. They form a cycle of where the products of one metabolic pathway forms the reactants of the other metabolic pathway. The forest fires that have occurred in have reduced photosynthetic activity in Florida. On April 2007, high winds blew through one of most well preserved and oldest freshwater area in the country, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. It caused a tree to fall on a powerline and resulted in s |
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Moral Imagination of King Henry VIIIThe history of King Henry VIII and his marriages are a timeless discussion that explores the morality of the king and his people at the time of his reign. King Henry the VIII was born into the Tudor line of monarch's in England and Wales. In William Walker's, "Henry VIII", Walker explains, "During his early years, Prince Henry was overshadowed by his older brother, Arthur, who was his father's heir". Henry's outshining brother Arthur was to wed Catherine of Aragon. "In April, 1502, Prince Arthur, earlier married to Catherine of Aragon, died in Wales from tuberculosis at the age of fifteen. Suddenly, the overlooked second son became the heir to the throne and the focus of great attention and interest" (Walker). Henry was a boy that had been overlooked his whole life up until the age of adolescence when his brother had died. The divinity of kingship was suddenly bestowed upon a boy that was eclipsed by his older brother through his childhood. With the title |
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Alcohol-Related Violence and the Public Health SystemIntroduction to the Australian Medical Association The Australian Medical Association (AMA) aims to protect as well as promote the professional interests of doctors and the community's health care needs. They advocate on behalf of their members at all State and Federal levels of government by challenging government on policies that may harm the interests of patients and then developing alternate policies by conducting research on the health issues incorporated. They work alongside government to provide expert medical advice on health issues. The AMA protects the wellbeing and independence as well as the industrial and political interests of medical practitioners. Alcohol-Related Violence This submission addresses the increasing trepidations of alcohol abuse resulting in violent acts. A study conducted by the Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) has found that one out of every eight deaths and one in five hospitalisations in Australia of people aged under 25 is related to the |
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Ethnic Changes in WWIIThere were many fundamental changes that were brought forth through the wartime situations of WW II, such as innovations in technology and large shifts in social ideologies. With the U.S led by the great Franklin Delano Roosevelt and deadly new war innovations like the atom bomb and poison gas, this time period can be closely linked to the time period of WW I and all of its technological innovations. There were many similarities and differences with the experiences of changes that occurred with African Americans, Women, and Asian Americans. This can be proven through the differences of the social changes experienced by African Americans, Women, and Asian Americans. African Americans went through many social changes throughout WW II, such as their involvement in the military, and their first large movement for civil rights. Many African Americans saw the need and want to fight for their country in WW II, but the inability of |
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Being a Special Education TeacherThe way people can have an effect on your whole life amazes me. My brother was born with Cerebral Palsy, growing up around him made me realize what I want to do with my life. I want to be able to help others and watch them grow. Special Education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. The requirements to become a Special Education teacher is at least a bachelor's degree in Special Education. Coursework typically includes classes in subjects such as child assessment, educational psychology, behavior support, communication techniques and disabled student instruction. In all states it is mandatory that Special Education teachers have a state-issued certif |
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A Biography of Julius CaesarIn 44 B.C.E Caesar declared himself "dictator for life" when he took control of Rome. When he took control some loved it and other had the opposite opinions. The soldiers and the Plebeians praised and respected Caesar. While some politicians did not. The Plebeians and the soldiers of Rome respected and were grateful with his coming of power. In Document 1 a soldier explains why he respects Caesar. "I tell you there is not a greater general, or braver man anywhere. During the battle Caesar was everywhere, shouting at us on. Once he saw some men who were about to give up. He grabbed a shield and ordered them to follow him." (Doc 1). This soldier obviously respects Caesar. He respects him because he led them into battle when they needed help. They also respect him because when he came to power he inc |
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The Effects of Grants and Donor AidAid can be defined as grants or loans provided to governments or other entities in developing countries by governments or major multilateral institutions from developed countries in order to promote economic growth and human welfare. A lot of literature have springed arguing on the impact of the development aid on developing countries with some criticising it as a poverty entrenching facility whist some have supported development aid as it leads to economic growth and sustainability of many developing countries governments. This essay joins the numerous scholarly writings discussing the impact of development aid on developing countries. Scholars who support the thesis that development aid has positive impacts on the developing countries have argued that development aid has positive and tremendous impact on the economic growth in the developing countries. Thus thesis is backed by scholars like Mosley et al (1987) who argued that the theoretical case for foreign aid rest on the presu |
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Australian Law Making InstitutionsThe Australian system of governance is split into 3 parts, The Executive which includes the head of state and the cabinet, the Legislature which includes the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the Judiciary, which encompasses the courts, and acts as the judicial arm of governance. The practice of dividing government into three arms is known as the 'separation of powers' or 'trias politica'. This was done in order to increase the checks and balances in government, as each of the arms would have little influence over the other. This is especially important in the case of the judiciary, which must not be seen as dispensing the justice of a particular party. The many political parties within Australia are what form the functions of the legislative arm of government. The legislature oversees the activities of the other two arms of government, with the purpose of changing and amending laws when it deems necessary, or rather, when the party in power deems necessary, depending on w |
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Green in The Great GatsbyGreen means go. To move or proceed forward and to progress. Throughout life, when someone hits a bump in the road generally the best thing to do is move forward and to get over it. However, unlike ordinary life, the meaning of green is interpreted differently in F. Scott Fitzgerald's book The Great Gatsby. Here, the color green is evident throughout the entire novel. With the use of enchanting and mystifying language green is intertwined into Gatsby's life and embodies his objective to win Daisy over. It is represented in many instances, however the most significant being the green light at the end of Daisy's dock. This light symbolizes all of Gatsby's hopes and dreams. It represents everything that haunts and entices him whether it is the gap between the past and the present with the promises of the future, his relationship with Daisy, or the powerful lure of the wafer-thin leafy colored paper we call money. Throughout Gatsby's life he has always aspired a goal, whether that would b |
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Engineering Masters Program PaperThe short essay that I choose is called a short personal statement from an engineer applying to a masters program. As I was reading this, I felt that the author was talking about himself too much. I know the purpose of the paper is to give off a personal statement, but I felt like the author spent most of his space talking about his past accomplishments. If I were to re-write it, I would put more information in it which talks about what I am going to do in the future with the help of the college. A question that I have after reading this is how are you going to balance out your work life with your studies? I know he mentioned it a couple times that he would be successful at the task, but I want to know specifically how you plan on completing the task. The introductory paragraph contains information pertaining to his current work pos |
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The City of ChicagoIn the city of chicago theres an estimated amount of 62,000 vacant homes reported at the end of last year. Families were forced to move out due to unpaid mortages or taxes. Banks reclaimed the homes but did not maintain those homes properly. Uncut grasses, broken windows, trash on the lawn, etc. Those vacant properties are nearly destroyed due to weather and criminal act. Some people may have entered the homes for prostitution, drug selling and even stealing anything valuable that could be resold. Fixing all those vacant homes in Chicago alone will take the city thousands even millions of dollars to repair, But if we start of with one neighborhood at a time those vacant homes could be rebuilt and be occupied by families who need homes and may even reduce crime in chicago. In Englewood there are 3,500 empty properties, the highest number of vacant homes of Chicago neighborhoods. Many residents left due to lack |
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The Necessity of the Atom BombThe ethical legitimacy of actions taken during both World Wars is a highly debated topic even to this day. Amongst scholars which find that the bombings were necessary, there are three main evidences utilized to support their argument: is that it will end the war, saving American lives, and show off the new weapon of mass destruction to the Soviet Union. However, in terms of those opposing the bombings of the two cities, their main evidences include: japan was already defeated, both cites were filled with civilians, and it was not the main reasoning for japan surrender, leading to the question: was the usage of the atomic bombs on August 6th and August 9th towards the end of World War Two, both respectively named Little Boy and Fat Man, on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki necessary? August 15, 1945 japan announced its surrender just after 6 days of the two atomic bombs that have been dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, this shock attack forced the Japanese to surrender an |
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Metaphors and Shelley's Notion of PoetryIn his essay, "A Defence of Poetry", Percy Bysshe Shelley defines poetry as the capacity of vision that "strips the veil of familiarity from the world, and lays bare the naked and sleeping beauty, which is the spirit of its forms" (par. 42). Shelley understood that it was impossible to apprehend the real world in its completeness, yet believed we can access to it through a creative faculty called imagination. To him, what we consider to be reality is only a "veil" that covers what lies beneath, so our knowledge about reality is abstruse and, since men perceive reality indirectly, its access has to be mediated through metaphors. According to Shelley, there are two kinds of mental action, reason and imagination. The former may be considered as mind contemplating the relations borne by one thought to another, however produced, and the latter, as mind acting upon those thought. Reason is the enumeration of qualities already known; imagination is the perceptio |
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Females and Stages of Physical Activity in SchoolsContents Title 2 Abstract 2 Introduction 4 Literature review 5 Methodology 9 Results and analysis 12 Discussion 20 Recommendations 25 Conclusion 26 Bibliography 27 Appendices 32 Title The reasons why females drop out of physical activity at the two transitional stages of adolescence. Key Concepts PE (Physical Education) – Curriculum based physical activity done within education Physical activity – 'Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure' (WHO, 2015). Abstract Background As there is a worldwide obesity crisis, there is much research looking into the participation of physical activity. Previous literature indicates that adolescent females have lower participation rates than males and tend to drop out of physical activity from the ages of 10 – 19. The study aimed to look into the reasons why females tend to drop out of physical activity at the two transitional stages of secondary edu |
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pH and the Buffering Capacity of Stream WaterDetermining pH and Buffering Capacity of Water in a Stream Erik Swenson Biology 1050-037 Chad Mansfield Abstract: The purpose of this lab was to determine the pH and buffering capacity along the length of a stream and then figure out whether or not they remained constant and if they had a relationship. Water from the stream was sampled from downstream, midstream and upstream. We used a pH meter to find the pH of each sample. After that we used the pH number to calculate the buffering capacity. After we were done, we found that the water tested was more basic the further down stream it was from. As the pH increased so did the buffering capacity. Introduction: The pH of water extracted from samples of 10 hardwoods trees and 9 softwoods trees ranged from 4.00 to 5.86 for hardwood and 4.02 to 5.82 for softwood. It was determined that the pH was affected by wood flour in each species. The data showed a strong correlation between gel time of wood flour and both pH and acid buffering cap |
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College Scholarship EssayHello my name is _____________ and I am a sophomore at Kennedy King College. I spent my freshman year at Baltimore City Community College. While attending Baltimore City Community College, I had a lot on my plate. I was on the Women's basketball team, we had practice from 3:00pm till 6:00pm and some days even longer if we had a bad game the day before. I am proud to say that the Lady Panthers of Baltimore City Community College won the 2013-14 Maryland JUCO State Championship. I also worked in the Office of Student Life, where I had to file paper work answer phone calls and other duties that could have prevented me from studying. Last but not least, I was the Secretary for the Student Government Association (SGA). My duties for that were to attend all meetings including ones with the President. During these meetings I would have to take notes and minutes, at times this would take up to two or three hou |
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In the Grip of Our EconomyEconomic Impact The economy plays a significant role in everyday life in just about every aspect imaginable. Although the economy covers a vast area of daily life, most importantly it covers that of my family and me as an individual. Several ways that the economy impacts my family is through some of the following aspects: interest rates, employment, income (saving and borrowing), inflation, and the stock market. The economic impact of each various area can differ family to the family. However, interest rates are something that affects my family quite a bit. Interest is in almost all borrowing, from our home loan to our car loan, and even credit card spending to college tuition. The borrowing of money results in some form of interest that must be paid back on top of the money borrowed which takes more money out of my parent's paycheck over the course of time. The house we purchased may be only valued at half a million dollars, but over time we could pay upwards of three-quarters to |
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College Entrance EssayDear Admissions, I have lived in Naperville, IL my entire life, and I'm not sure whether that is a good or bad thing. It is all I know. My friends today are the same friends from my neighborhood that I have had since starting the first grade. I expect most, if not all of them will be my friends the rest of my life. That means a lot to me. I think that is important in life. As of now, the city of Naperville is all I know as a teenager and I look forward to expanding my perspective by travelling/living in other areas of the country, while still remembering the good times and memories of my hometown . I also hope that I can make more memories in a place such as Iowa City that I can look back on one day, and I am excited because so far my experience/diversity is limited. My parents both grew up in similar circumstances- living in the same house, same subdivision, in the same town, from grade school through college. What is interesting however, is that they had the opportunity after college to live in a number of cities through job relocations. The cities include Milwaukee, Cleveland, Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Chicago. In 1992 |
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Bodley on Societal Class and Power1. Bodley argues that as societies grew in scale, the power within that society was almost completely delegated to the elite class or ruler, and thus elite-directed growth is not a change that benefits society, but that it is and was mandated for the purposes of increasing the elite power and imperia. 2. In India, during the years of the early Hindu Kingdom, elites formed naturally. Bodley argues that the occurrence of power consolidation occurred most apparently after 600 B.C. when the use and control of hierarchies, including physical (settlement) and spiritual (caste system, or "varna") to create social stratification became the norm in Indian chiefdoms (Bodley, 2011, p. 298). The elites that ruled these societies positioned themselves in fortified cities, which acted as the centralized point of control in the kingdom. From these city centers the rulers could keep their subjects, especially their most valued, in the city through a sort of social caging. |
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Camelot! It's Only a ModelParody can be defined as the close imitation of a particular work for the purposes of ridicule or comedic effect (Merriam-Webster). With the conceptual understanding of parody as a genre, Monty Python and the Holy Grail takes the Arthurian tradition to a new level by mercilessly parodying its source material. The creators of Monty Python and the Holy Grail understood that of humor within Arthurian texts. "when it comes to the Arthurian legend, humor operates in a variety of ways. Episodes, character, and dialogue may be humorous recognizably, accidentally, intentionally, formerly, currently, functionally, surprisingly, subtly, broadly, ironically and barely humor and its uses – in all its various forms – has come to be appreciated as an important aspect of Arthuriana" (Armstrong). Various Arthurian texts, such as Geoffrey Chaucer's Tale of Sir Thopas, Mark Twain's A Medieval Romance, and The Defeat of Lucius and Arthur and the Devil Cat from the Prose Merlin, all |
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The Tim Hortons and Burger King MergerExecutive Summary Human Resource Management uses many methods, systems, processes and procedures to lead and manage people within an organization to achieve goals. One of these processes is Human Resource (HR) Planning. HR planning can vary in levels (1-5) from very little planning to very detailed planning. The merger between Tim Hortons and Burger King in late 2014 can be classified as level 5 planning. The newly merged company, Restaurant Brands International, has a strategic HR plan to open over 1000 new locations combined in Canada, the U.S. and the Middle East. Their mission was to be the world leader in restaurant business industry. To accomplish this, Restaurant Brands International needed to predict what human resource demand would be needed over the next five years. By applying the steps to HR planning, and determining the factors that might arise to affect the supply of human resources, Restaurant Brands International could effectively develop and implement their strategic H |
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