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Comparison of Panera Bread and McAlister'sMcAlister's Deli and Panera Bread are two well-established restaurants in Auburn, Alabama. Both McAlister's and Panera have a variety of selections of sandwiches, soups and salad to choose from. They're chain restaurants - meaning that Auburn is not their only location. Even though Panera and McAlister's are both the same type of restaurant, the environment, decoration, and food selections are quite different. When walking into McAlister's, you are immediately given a different vibe from the environment and decoration than you get walking into Panera. McAlister's is decorated much more like a deli, while Panera is decorated more like a modern restaurant. Both restaurants have a counter in which you order from, and then find your own place to sit. Both McAlister's and Panera get extremely busy, especially around lunchtime, and I found that McAlister's was much more efficient in taking everyone's order in a timely fashion. While I preferred the decoration of Panera, their service was |
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The Expenses of Global WarmingGlobal warming is, perhaps, the greatest challenge facing our planet, and the increase in the earth's temperature is one of the most widely discussed, and debated, issues in science - as well as politics. Global warming has a tremendous impact on biodiversity and climatic conditions of the planet. Several current trends clearly demonstrate that global warming is directly impacting on rising sea levels, the melting of ice caps and significant worldwide climate changes. After the industrial revolution, we can understand the vital role of how humans are the major cause of global warming through air pollution, since this, global warming acts directly by: increase in respiratory diseases, and water shortages and acts indirectly by: natural disasters, diseases, and diet and nutrition due to changes in agriculture production. First off, humans don't have enough time to adapt to the high level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Approximately 158 million Americans live in counties where air |
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Having a Game Plan for LifeSeveral people close to me asked why I chose to go to college. They said even with a degree I wouldn't find a good job, not to mention the expense of tuition, room and board; I'd be in debt for a decade. Their negative views on my plans to further my education prompted me to ask myself, "why not attend college?" I didn't want to be lazy, or end up at a burger joint I had to make a decision that would help me achieve the success I knew I was capable of. A good education is the most powerful tool you can obtain to prosper. It's something you did and something you own that nobody can take away. The more you learn the further you will go in life. The first thing everyone should do is list their career goals; one short list and one long-term. My goals are to g |
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The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch"The Last Lecture," by Randy Pausch inspired me to look at my life with a new appreciation for the time that I've been given. If this man, who has been told he only has a few months left to live, can have such a positive outlook on his life, what excuse do I have? There are so many amazing pieces of wisdom in Randy Pausch's book, but a few in particular stood out to me. Pausch talks about brick walls on several occasions. He says "The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. " This analogy is perfect. So often in my life, I feel like I am constantly knocking down one wall just to find another. I find it difficult not to think this means I am doing something wrong. But Paush changed the way I thought about it. From now on, I am going to try to stop getting discouraged when it seems like everything is in my way. I am going to look at it as a way to prove myself t |
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Benefits of the LotteryIn "Lotteries Cheat, Corrupt The People" George F. Will of the Washington Post, argues that American lotteries have done nothing but cause a series of national problems. Will compares playing the lottery to a game of "jai alai," stating that it's a "game for the entertainment of gamblers and the benefit of, among others, the state treasury." Although Will's opinion has some footing, millions of people would disagree with him. It's proven than lotteries provide much more than personal enjoyment; states which participate in them see take in millions of additional dollars every year. This money can be used to create new and assist existing programs. The majority of gamblers do not gamble for the money; they do it for the thrill and the adrenaline rush of believing that they may, somehow, win a boat-load of cash. To some people, it is a stress reliever; to others it is a fun activity to do in their spare time. For example, when an adult scratches away at the selected spots on their ticket with |
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I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died by Emily DickensonThe poem, "I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died," by Emily Dickinson describes what one woman experiences right before death. The poem is written in ballad stanza, a form that's meant to be said aloud or sang like a song. "I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died" has two characteristics that differentiate itself from other ballad stanzas, making it unique. Firstly, the poem doesn't rhyme - other than stanza four - which greatly diminishes the supposedly song-like construct. Secondly, there are dashes all throughout the poem disrupting the flow of sentences. These two aspects of the poem make it more of a narrative story than a song, and switch the mood of the poem from lively and joyous to solemn and ominous. Since the speaker of the poem is beyond the grave, "when I died" "(line 1), the effects of the dashes in the poem add to the visualization of a recently deceased narrator, with a connection to the former world not completely severed. In the first stanza, a completely opposite image is formed |
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CCAS Psychometrics ScalesThe overall purposes of the Council of Colleges Arts and Sciences (CCAS) are to identify which areas in the academic culture and climate are sources of strength or weakness to the optimum functioning of the academic environment and/or to accurately measure changes across time. The current system of scales used by the CCAS consists of 24 items combined into 5 scales, 3 context items, and 8 open-ended items. The five scales are: communication, decision support, level of conflict, teamwork, and general work satisfaction. The higher scale scores correspond to more positive perceptions from the respondents. The three context items measured personal level of stress, perceived level of change in the BSU SoN, and rating of overall departmental morale, again with higher numbers indicating a more positive response. Three additional items recently have been added to measure the respondent's intent to leave their current position. Assignment of items to scales was accomplished by logically groupi |
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Preserving America's National ParksOur ranch in southern Colorado was a land of rocks, trees, sagebrush, cactus, and cavernous ravines. It was beautiful and dangerous. I loved my home - it was the perfect place for a boy like me; rowdy, out-of-control and in need of space to roam and play. One day, my father allowed me to ride Bulldozer, my favorite steed, around the pasture. I had been hoping that he would come along with me, but as usual, he was too busy working on time-consuming weekend projects. I led the steed through the dense brush, as branches snapped and hooves clobbered the ground. We came to a stop, with trees encircling us. I pointed my middle and index finger forward, thumb toward the sky in a makeshift gun. I believed that I was a pioneer, scanning the trees for savages and wild, deadly beasts. I nudged Bulldozer, my command for him to move forward. But he ignored the gesture and refused to move. I dug my heels into his side again; a little firmer this time. With that, he lunged forward, bolting out o |
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Home Burial and Death of a Hired Man - Robert FrostIn the poems "Home Burial"" and "Death of a Hired Man"," Robert Frost wrote of family, friends, betrayal and death. In both poems, there's an obvious conflict between husband and wife, creating a sense of upheaval in their households. In addition, the spouse's arguments revolve around the mortality of a loved one. However, although both poems have many similarities, they're also very different. The first difference between the poems is the element of communication between the spouses. In "Home Burial," the wife is grieving over the death of her child, and feels that if her husband truly cared about their late son, he would not have been able to bury him. For example, the wife says to her husband, "If you had any feelings, you that dug with your hands - how could you? - his little grave" (Line 71-72). Yet, the husband does grieve for his child, but does so in his own way. The lack of communicat |
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Their Eye's Were Watching God by Nora Zeal HurstonNora Zeal Hurston's novel, "Their Eyes Were Watching God," protagonist Janie, chronicles her journey of self-expression. In the end of the novel, Janie comes to realize that how she feels has importance and matters. In a sharp contrast to Janie's beauty and youth, she falls in love and marries Logan Killicks, an old and unattractive man. Logan believed that, in a marriage, the husband's role is to dominate his wife. His chauvinism disturbs Janie, and soon after their marriage, she becomes unhappy, believing that her grandmother had forced her into the marriage. Janie feels that Logan is insensitive and does not care about her. When Janie finally tells Logan that she is unhappy, he yells at her - but Janie reluctantly stands up for herself. When she was leaving, she had "a feeling of sudden newness and change. |
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Transcultural Communication and NursingAccording to Andrews & Boyle, writers of the "Transcultural Concepts in Nursing," cross-cultural communication includes the need for nurses to interact with patients and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. These communication factors include: eye contact, touch, silence, space, distance, and healthcare beliefs. In addition, nurses need to understand their own cultural values, attitudes, beliefs, and practices they have acquired from their own families before learning about other cultures. An effective nurse will learn to recognize their own prejudices to avoid stereotyping and discrimination, and/or jeopardizing the nurses' ability to learn and accept different cultural beliefs and practices especially in health-related issues. Additionally, according to |
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City of the Beasts by Isabel AllendeThe novel "City of the Beasts," by Isabel Allende, is a mystical adventure about a terminally ill mother and the child who saves her from death. However, after reading a little further, it is clear that the story is similar to a fairy tale or a mystical journey. Although not as well known as many other fantasies about childhood adventurers such as the "Harry Potter" or "Artemis Fowl" series, "City of the Beasts" was written by a New York Times best-selling author, Isabel Allende. It's a good read and would be of interest to young teenagers and adults. In the beginning of the novel, Alexander Cold - the protagonist of the story - is a fourteen year old boy in who is about to have his life turned upside down. He is going to join his mean spirited, fearless, and slightly crazy grandmot |
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Brief Overview of Martin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of great ambition. His mission in life was to lead the United States into a new era; granting civil rights to African Americans, eliminating poverty and rising above the need for war. King's father and grandfather played influential roles in his life, unknowingly laying a foundation for him to become a man of integrity, wisdom, vision and leadership. As prominent Baptist minister in Montgomery, Alabama, Martin Luther King Jr. became a well-known and effective social activist, beginning the process of leading a revolutionary civil rights movement that extended across America.(T,Booker). King was truly gifted. His impressive ability to excite and motivate others to join his cause played an important role in the success of the the civil rights movement - culminating in the end of legal segregation in the South as well as many other areas of the United States (T,Booker). King is one of the most effective activists of the 20th century and for all his accomplishments, h |
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The Achievement of Desire by Richard RodriquezIn his essay, "The Achievement of Desire,"" Richard Rodriguez states that he was know as the "scholarship boy" throughout his entire educational career. He used his own personal experiences, as well as Richard Hoggart's definition of a scholarship boy, to describe himself as someone who constantly struggled with balancing his life between his family responsibilities and his need for a better education. Rodriguez reveals that over time, he has gained what sociologist C. Wright Mills terms the "sociological imagination," which "enables its possessor to understand the larger historical scene in terms of its meaning for the inner life and the external career of a variety of individuals" " (Mills 8). Rodriguez's "The Achievement of Desire" switches back and forth, between his biography and the definition of "scholarship boy," based on Hoggart's definition. As readers, we're easily able to see that Rodriguez is not the only person who has struggled with loss, confusion, loneliness, and nosta |
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Personality, Culture and Religion"Wake up! It's time to get ready for church!" A mother begins a Sunday morning by waking up her two children to get them ready for church. While the youngest child is excited for a morning of singing hymns, seeing friends, and praying, the oldest child would rather skip the whole thing and go straight to Sunday dinner. While the children's viewpoints are different, the situation reflects how an individual's personality and environment can influence his/her attitude toward church and religion. While the culture may initially influence a particular religion and implement the certain standards or guidelines for choices, personality has much to do with an individuals relationship with God. The anthropology of religion involves the study of religious institutions in relation to other social institutions; comparing religious beliefs, doctirnes and practices across different cultures. Modern anthropology assumes that every religion is a cultural product, created by the each indivi |
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Poetry - Without Title and Search for My Tongue"Without Title" describes the feeling of emptiness the father was experiencing. He felt very strongly about his ancestors hunting traditions. He lost himself in his current life because he felt like he didn't belong. The sensation of his family's passion for hunting guided him and his perspective. 'It's hard you know without the buffalo, the shaman, the arrow, but my father went out each day to hunt as though he had them." This quote taken directly from the beginning of the poem represents the fathers roots and how he struggles to live without the comfort of his hunting necessities. "I remember the silence of his lost power, the red buffalo painted on his chest." This is another quote from "Without Title." It is clear to the reader that the father was in a very emotional state of mind and feeling powerless without his cultural traditions. The red buffalo is a symbol representing the love he feels towards his hunting heritage. Painted on his ches |
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The Nature of Oedipus the KingIn the beginning of "Oedipus the King," Sophocles exposes how power can metaphorically blind a person. The gods tell Oedipus that, one day, he will kill his father and marry his mother. Oedipus is later confronted by the blind prophet, Tiresias, about his wrongdoings - including the murder of his father, the king of Thebes - and is warned that he must open his eyes and "see the truth when the truth is only pain to him who sees." With wisdom, Tiresias points out that Oedipus has a flaw; his inability to see the truth. Oedipus, on the other hand is naive, blind and arrogant. He's consumed by his own power and cares little for anyone but himself. Oedipus refuses to believe, indeed, he cannot see, that he has done anything wrong. He tells Tiresias that he should mind his own business and pay more attention to his own flaw; physical blindness. Instead of recognizing what he has failed to see he is rather egotistical, unperceptive and downright mean to Tiresias. Assuming that Tiresias is tr |
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Trash and Treasures in NicaraguaThe putrid aroma of rotting trash was overwhelming. I had just arrived in La Chureca, Nicaragua on a missions trip with Lacrosse the Nations, with a goal of teaching impoverished children the game of lacrosse. The children we'd be working with lived here, in this heaping pile of garbage; this completely inhumane environment. Although I had been forewarned that these children were impoverished, I was fully unprepared for what I saw. Children - their hungry, malnourished bellies protruding over filthy clothes that hardly fit their misshapen bodies. And mosquitoes, everywhere, spreading disease and contaminated, sickly blood from person to person. It was horrifying. My ears weren't accustomed to the constant, piercing sounds of garbage trucks, pulling into the children's "home," dumping more waste, more degradation, into the growing pile of trash. Not only was I looking into the hungry eyes of these poor children, but the glares of wild boars and skeletal dogs stared at, and threatened |
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Removing Cultural Biases in the Education SystemAs an institution, our education system ideally plays a major role in erasing cultural biases. The idea that as educators, we have the power and obligation to change cultural perceptions and misconceptions as an imperative can be agreed upon by almost everyone involved in education. How we approach this issue and then implement teaching our culturally rich history while modeling respect, interest, tolerance and present day applications of knowledge is the topic of this literature review. I chose the topic of cultural diversity as a tool for effectively managing a colorblind classroom. For example, one way to diffuse or take away h the sting of a bully is to remove the audience by informing students to ignore the bully behavior – in other words – teach students the power of non -reaction. I have addressed the topic of acknowledging cultural, learning, socioeconomic diversities as normal and necessary structures in my classroom as my way of teaching a better way of non- rea |
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The Blues I'm Playing by Langston HughesIn Langston Hughes story, "The Blues I'm Playing," we are introduced to a young girl, Oceola Jones, who is a pianist sponsored by Mrs. Dora Ellsworth. Mrs. Ellsowort's character is one of the more complex characters as she seems to struggle with dealing with her life after her husband passed away. She has no children of her own and is very wealthy. The story tells us that "it gave her pleasure to share her riches with beauty."" However, it seems that Mrs. Ellsworth, at times, has trouble finding where the real beauty lies, in the youngsters or in the art that they make. Oceola Jones isn't the only one that she sponsors. She also sponsors several other people such as painters and singers; however, it is never really clear if she is sponsoring their talent or their beauty. As we read we come to find out that she has sponsored very attractive young males who paint things that are not very attractive yet she has turned away great talent because they themselves are not very attractive. As we read on, we see that there seems to be a conflict between Mrs. Ellsworth and the piano player. Oceola at first does n |
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Hand-Eye Coordination and Visual PerceptionAbstract The experiment examined was the effects of visual perception on hand eye coordination between men and women. Twenty Santiago Canyon College students and faculty were selected to throw a bean bag into a circular target under three conditions: both eyes open, left eye covered, and right eye covered. In this experiment, it was expected that males would do better than females and that the score with using both eyes would be greater than having the left or right eye covered. The purpose of this study is to show the effects of visual perception on hand-eye coordination between genders. The results show that there was no statistical significance between gender and visual perception. The Effects of Visual Perception on Hand-Eye Coordination Between Genders In general terms, it is often believed that a individuals hand-eye coordination is better when it is unaffected by visual perception. For example a basketball player would be able to play better if he was able to see with both eyes rather than just one. In this experiment the researcher measured the effect of visual pe |
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Internationalization of Higher Education in DenmarkDenmark is world known for its education system. It not only appeals to Danish students, but also to international students. 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 trouble complet |
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Twenty Points on Beowulf1. Shield Sheafson is the originator of the tribe of the Danes. He is glorified in the poem for his courage and strength that led the Danes to many victories as the King. Where he came from is not told, but we're told that he arrived by boat. The poem says, "they shouldered him out to the sea's flood,"" and this is also said to be how he was found when he was a child. "Beowulf" begins with Shield, emphasizing how much the Anglo-Saxton's valued the importance of lineage in their society. 2. Beowulf possesses many qualities that by the definition of the times, make him a hero. The quality of courage is shown when he voluntarily travels to aid the Danes in their battle against Grendel. His strength is another reason he is marked as a hero as the poem reveals it to be the equivalent to thirty men. Beowulf also shows the qualities of loyalty, confidence, and wisdom which all make him a hero. Grendel is considered a monster because he lacks compassion for the human race. Grendel has no sympa |
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Basic History of TattooingThe art of tattooing began over 5,000 years ago, with the first tattoo artists inking individuals on the South Pacific Islands. Polynesian tribal tattoos were complex, beautifully crafted works of art. Traditionally, the designs were geometrical shapes, and often covered the entire body. (Polynesian Tattoos). The There are two tribes of the Polynesians had their own style and way of tattooing; they are the Samoa and the Tonga tribes. Tattooing has evolved of the years and will continue to become more diverse and more detailed over time. Samoa and Tonga were two separate Polynesian tribes that played pivotal roles in developing tattooing methods; tattoos became a valid form of art and those who knew the skill were true artists. Tongan warriors had tattoos inked from their waists to their knees. The designs were geometrical and detailed; triangular motifs, bands, and areas of sold black (Polynesian Tattoos). These tattoos were seen as a taboo for priest who went through a long period of |
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Advertising - Songs and JinglesAbstract The goal of this paper is to better understand how advertisers utilize songs and jingles to prompt parents to purchase the child-centric items they're marketing. elements of advertisements such as influence of endorser, good music and slogans play a crucial role in attracting young children towards it. Emotional responses to advertisements are a major factor in determining whether or not a child will be interested in purchasing a product. They paper will look at the method taken to get to the research about advertisements and what causes children to interact with them and become interested in a product. Keywords: jingles, advertisement, children This problem is important because it shows how kids are influenced by ads along with family in making decisions on what products are necessary for them to purchase. Advertisement is one of the effective tools of integrated marketing communication to emotionally motivate consumers to buy the products (Priya, Baisya, & Sharma, 2010). Re |
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