| Title | Word Count |
|---|---|
Customs and National SecurityOne of the real threats to national security is damaging the economic security of the country. Under current law economic security is a state of protection of the national economy of the Republic of Belarus from internal and external conditions, processes and factors that threaten its sustainable development and economic independence. Today, identification, detection, investigation and prevention of crimes in the field of customs are among the priorities as it affects the economic security of our country. And the implementation of the tasks is entrusted to the bodies of financial investigations, internal affairs, customs authorities, which interact with each other, and where appropriate - with the national security, the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus and others. Unfortunately, today, the state of the interaction of these bodies in the field of prevention and suppression of crime in the sphere of customs should be recognized as not the most effective one. In our opinion, the m |
1015 |
Monica Lewinsky Speaks Out - Ending Online AbuseThe experience of shame and humiliation is different online than offline. There are no borders on the Internet. We need a radical change in attitudes, on the Internet, Mobile Phones and the society of which they are part. Monica Lewinsky presents this argument in her speech about ending online abuse at Forbes' 30 Under 30 Summit in Philadelphia. The script of the speech was later published on Forbes' online magazine, Oct. 10th 2014. Throughout the speech Lewinsky uses different forms of appeal. In the beginning she uses Pathos. This is one by telling us the story of how she was the first victim of the Internet and how it spreads gossip. The first time you would actually miss something if you didn't use the Internet. Pathos is the form of appeal, which tries to appeal towards the emotion of the audience. A common way to do this is by telling a story, which is exactly what Lewinsky does in the speech. Through the speech she also uses Ethos. The way she does this is by being who she is. |
874 |
The Reflective PractitionerIn a constantly changing profession, staying on top of developments in teaching practice is essential. Furthermore, the requirements of the role now demand that practitioners are endowed with more than accumulated skills and strategies, with effective teachers recognised for their ability to 'remain fluid and able to move in many directions' (Larrivee, 2000:294). The intention of this paper is to demonstrate a critical understanding of my views surrounding the reflective process. The foundation is based on a critical incident from an area of my own professional practice as a trainee teacher. The paper begins with theoretical discussion which considers the concepts associated with reflection. Subsequently, it will be followed by an analysis of the incident using the Diagnostic Teaching Cycle framework (Tripp, 2012), with justification being given for the selection of this incident and the chosen model as a framework. In conclusion it will show what has been learned from this r |
1605 |
Tenure - Another Education ArgumentNew concepts and old teachers do not mix, or do they? This has been one of the main arguments in the discussion of tenure. Tenure is the guarantee of a position in an institution given to educator that meets certain requirements depending on the institute. Education will always be a problem; there are so many arguments within the category. People have focused on the administrators, the supplies being giving, and even the lessons being taught. So many different topics but it has always been around improving education for students. All in a much bigger question that has been going on for several years, should tenure be abolished? Well what does the abolishment of tenure mean? It could mean academic freedom could be taken away. Academic Freedom is the ability to enlighten pupils on ideas, theories, or facts even if they are not popular. Without tenure institutes could again penalize educators for teaching against common opinion. "Without the assurance of academic freedom, many facu |
1337 |
The Poetry of T.S. EliotPoetry is essentially derived from the manifesto of ideas, emotion and theories we hold as important. Moreover, symbolism, the representation of an idea through an object or person, can be used to condense the ideologies and perspectives of a specific society or individual into a poem. T.S. Eliot in "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" (1910-1911) and "Portrait of a Lady" (1910 - 1915) endeavours to compact the understandings and values of the early 20th century Western society - such as femininity, spiritual and social anxiety - in his poetry through an extensive use of symbolism. Both poems were written at the height of Modernism, a time characterised by contradiction and eclecticism. "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is a dramatic monologue of an eponymous persona, who is greatly concerned with the way he is presented in terms of how he fits in with the expectations concerning masculinity in the Anglo-American society of 1910. We learn, by the end |
1491 |
Hirst and Ducahamp: Art that ShocksArtists represent their ideas in artworks to translate their interpretation of thought into tangible form. By exploring their concepts through mediums, they are able to convert these designs into material model. The process of art making by an artist begins with the question, "What should I create?". The idea explored is then held valuable in considering how the concept will be portrayed in the art world. This is formed through investigating different purposes such as motivations, incentives, rationales and intentions-the ideas behind the art. Two artists which have succeeded in representing their artworks and ideas throughout the art world by testing boundaries and thinking outside of the box, are Marcel Duchamp and Damien Hirst. Marcel Ducahamp's art works achieve the representation of his ideas as he is an established Dadaist artist, which means his works have the intent to oppose all the norms of bourgeois culture and art forms, making dada, anti-dada. The movement its |
1258 |
Fashion Comparison: Elizabethan Era and 2015People living right now may or may not know of the difference between fashion styles back in the Elizabethan Age and now. The styles have changed quite significantly. However, there is one trait that remains common between the fashion today and the trends way back when. During both now and the Elizabethan era, fashion reflects one's status, rank and wealth in the society. During the times of Queen Elizabeth's reign, the fashions of the rich classes of women could be easily distinguished from the peasant women styles. The noble women classes changed and followed the style of the monarch ruling at the time. Women's fashion hadn't changed until Elizabeth had been on the throne for some time (Macquoid, 2). The first changes were the growth of the ruff, growth of the farthingale, and lengthening of the corsage (Macquoid, 2). After the middle of the century, German style began to fade as Spanish style took over. A more vertical line started to replace the angular line with horizontal accen |
1285 |
Othello and Elizabethan ValuesA text's value resides in its ability to relate and resonate with modern audiences. Shakespeare's tragedy Othello demonstrates this, reflecting Elizabethan values which are still relevant in today's society. Through the portrayal of a systematically racist society, Shakespeare utilises the universal relevance of jealousy to shape his text. Certainly, in my opinion, this is relevant to modern audiences. This is additionally emphasised with his incorporation of societal concerns of manipulation, as well as desired honour and reputation. Thus, through a critical study of Othello, I have come to believe the text successfully reflects Elizabethan values which are present in modern society. Shakespeare's Othello centres on the complex idea of jealousy as a means of exploring the emotion which is prevalent in all societies. Jealousy is first personified by Iago as "the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on". Here, Shakespeare provides a figure to the significant |
878 |
Socialization - Behaviors and Cultural NormsSocialisation: Socialisation is a process by which people learn the accepted ways of behaving in the society and the roles, norms, values and culture of the society and a sense of self.it mainly takes place during childhood, but continues throughout life via various agencies like education, mass media etc. There are two types of socialisation, primary socialisation, which is the early form of socialisation in the family and close community and secondary socialisation, which takes place beyond the family and close community, such as through education system, mass media and work place. Socialisation takes place b/c people learn social sanctions which are the reward and punishments by which social control is achieved and conformity to norms and values enforced, that exist to encourage appropriate behaviour and discourage inappropriate behaviour and these sanctions may be positive, rewards of various kinds or negative, punishments of various types. The most intensive period of socialisat |
2543 |
The Haunted Palace by Edgar Allen PoeAt first glance, the subject of Edgar Allen Poe's "A Haunted Palace" appear to be a radiant resident (line 4), but all is not as it seems. On the surface, this poem suggest that the palace is a literal place. However, when the text is examined, another meaning is found. Poe is talented at using different styles to present his vision. He paints his literally picture by using settings, symbolism, rhymes, and allegory. He creates an illusions of telling you one thing but it's really something else. This poem starts out describing a palace "once a fair and stately palace" (line 3). It is described as having banners floating above it. People coming by would look inside see a happy place full of music and the king sitting on his throne. The poem soon takes a turn for the worst. We learn something terrible has happened when the good times described earlier are just a memory. At the end we discover that what we thought was an ideal setting is in fact a place of horror. In the first stanza, Poe describes the residence as "Once a fair and stately palace" (line 3). Even Poe says that |
749 |
Being an OutsiderThe feeling of being an outsider haunts almost all of us. Being an outsider is an unpleasant feeling that most, if not all people have experienced. In today society it's hard not to feel like an outsider. For example, a person's race will affect how others will identify you, also you can be an outcast among co-workers, starting a new job and not knowing anyone or not knowing how to do anything. In my case it was about moving to a new area and being an outcast among my peers and trying to find friends. The first time I really felt like an outsider was when I moved to Kansas. My dad lived in Iowa during his childhood. But when he joined the military he got transferred to Missouri and worked in the Air Force at Whiteman Air Force Base for twelve years. My Dad put in a request to be transferred to Kansas because he liked the area and so he could be closer to family when he retired. I had lived in Missouri for all my life, ten years at the time, so I had a lot of friends and knew almost everyone in my neighborhood. But I left all that behind me when I moved to Kansas in the summer of 2006. Most of my Mom's family lives in Kan |
761 |
Picasso: The Artist and the ManPablo Picasso's life started with death; whereas being a stillborn and out of the blue revived by his uncle's cigarette smoke had changed art history for eternity; from there a genius was born, a household name that later was shrouded with secrecy. Picasso's life in the beginning wasn't quite a secret, nothing seem different about him at first. His approach as he got older did change. Nothing really stayed the same for him; things were often changing; especially when it came to death. Art was second nature to him at a young age. His first masterpiece was made when he was fourteen years old. His Mother knew he was talented and he quoted once, "My mother said to me, 'If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.' Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso." (Pablo Picasso) It is also said that his first word was the word "pencil" in Spanish. Being the only male child, he had become the center of attention in the hou |
1028 |
Speech Analysis - To Be or Not to BeThe play Hamlet is written by British playwright Shakespeare, the whole play is a tragedy about the prince Hamlet take revenge on his uncle Claudius for killed his father. At act three, scene 1, Hamlet made the famous "To be or not to be" speech. Author Shakespeare used some figurative language in this speech such as personification, metaphor in order to reveal an enigmatic and contemplative characteristics for Hamlet. "To be or not to be-that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind of suffer. The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles.And, by opposing, end them."(Line1-5) Shakespeare uses personification and metaphor to describe the struggles Hamlet is facing at that time, the question that Hamlet asks himself is that: |
540 |
Industry, Trade and the Industrial RevolutionIn today's economy, most products are mass produced in massive warehouses, packaged, and shipped to our stores without us ever thinking of how it got there. A lot of products today have computers and robots producing the products we use every day. Before the Industrial Revolution, there was no such thing as mass production using powered machines. They used human labor working them extremely long hours at minimal wages. The Industrial Revolution ignited a change in people's way of life alongside the ways products were produced. With the rapid expansion of industry and trade, the American urban populations increased as well. In 1820, a total of 58 towns with a population of more than 2,500 made up America. Nearly 20 years later, the expansion resulted in 126 towns with a major influx of people. Over those two decades, the total population in all those towns went from 443,000 to 1,844,000, a increase of more than four times than in 1820! The quickest growth occurred at locations near wher |
921 |
Robin Williams - A Comedian at HeartWell-known actor and celebrity, Robin Williams, portrayed the roles of countless characters and television personalities touching the lives of thousands, while also leaving his mark on the film industry. Although, stepping outside of his fame, Robin Williams paid a great deal of dues by being interactive and involved in numerous charities and event fundraisers for various causes. The famous comedian, first stepped foot into improvisational style comedy, as a stand-up comedian, debuting on the four season hit television series, Happy Days. Williams' portrayed "a string of successful film roles over the years, show casing his stellar comedic talents as well as his ability to take on serious work" ("Robin McLaurin Williams"). A handful of Williams' characters have greatly altered and changed the stiff perspectives of hundreds on assorted subjects affecting our culture indefinitely. In 1978's production of, Good Morning Vietnam, based on a true story, Williams starred |
1015 |
Homelessness in AmericaHomelessness is not a new problem in today's American culture. Studies have shown that modern methods of tracking homeless people in America have proven that it has become epidemic and better solutions should be reviewed. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, there is about 610,042 people experience homelessness on any given night in the United States. In addition, children of homeless families are at risk of developing health issues and behavior problems due to the stress of homelessness. One of the main reasons some of these people are homeless is because of home foreclosures, being released from prison with nowhere to go, mental illness, and youths who have aged out of foster care. The government has programs to assist families who are homeless but here never seems to be enough to accommodate the huge number of homeless families. One such program is the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act. This program was put into action in |
1865 |
Nursing Scope of PracticeAs a nursing profession we have a board of nursing that has put together a scope of practice that defines what we can and cannot do as a profession. "The scope of practice defines the "who", "what", "where", "when", "why", and "how" of nursing practice" (American Nurses Association, 2010, p. 2). The scopes of practice help us as professional nurses to safely work with and delegate to other health professionals such as licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel. Nurse Practice Act History As Russell points out in the article Nurse Practice Acts Guide and Govern Nursing Practice, there was no nurse practice acts to govern the nurse profession before the 1900s and anyone could call themselves a nurse (2012). Back in the 1800s communities were so small and everyone knew each other so intimately, that everyone just trusted the reputation of individuals to provide services such as nursing (Russell, 20 |
3759 |
Biography of Langston HughesLangston was born in Joplin, Missouri, on February 1,1902, but grew up mostly in Lawrence Kansas. His mother and father was James Hughes and Carrie Langston, who was a teacher for a while. His father was not happy with the way African Americans were being treated so he moved to Mexico. During his childhood, he was brought up by his grandmother until he was 12, in Lawrence, Kansas. When his grandma died he went to live with his Aunt Reed. He would find and sell maple seeds till he stuck his first regular job in seventh grade. Langston would clean up the lobby and bathrooms in an old hotel. When the Great War in Europe had begun, Langston's mother sent for him to come live with her. He was going on 14. At his new school in Lincoln, Illinois Langston was elected class poet. He was elected in his class because there was only one other African American and she was was a girl. The class like most of America thought that most African Americans can sing and dance so they thought that Langston |
1086 |
Microeconomic Policy EssaySECTION III Question 26 (20 marks) "Discuss the impact of microeconomic reform and structural change on the Australian economy" Microeconomic policies refer to government policies designed to raise the economy's level of productivity and international competitiveness. At the microeconomic level of activity, firms, markets and government produce and distribute goods and services to the community. Microeconomic reform policies aim to improve the efficiency of production, distribution and exchange by strengthening market competition and use of the technology. They are supply side policies aimed at increasing the economy's long run aggregate supply curve or productive capacity. Microeconomic reform policies are necessary to address specific structural problems in markets such as a lack of competition or efficiency which cannot be addressed through macroeconomic policies and so require the application of selective policy measures (such as reform of the labour market) to raise |
1779 |
The Rise of Lady GagaThe evolution of music has been constant and significant through the ages. Music is not just a medium to connect with others and creating great songs, it is a culture of its own with many genres which represent sub cultures in music. In this paper will explore the genre of dance pop or electro pop as a subculture that also transforms itself into a counter culture with involvement of the unique musician "Lady Gaga" History is testimony to the fact that most famous and popular musicians are non conformists who rely on their uniqueness and individuality to create superb music. They are the pioneers of their era and recreate the dominant trends of music. Bach, Debussy, The Beatles, Abba,Michael Jackson, Eminem and many other artists who are accomplished singers and artist have on aspect in common, they are radical in their attempt to create music and this resonated with the masses because not only did they create great music, they constantly challenged the very definiti |
1675 |
Economics Principles: Importance and AdvantagesToday we live in a very competitive and crowded Earth which contains limited resources that need to be allocated and distributed properly among societies for maximum benefit, this is called Economics. Economics can also be defined as "the social science that analyzes the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services" (Unknown, 2007), these goods and services need resources in order to be completed or created and thus get the most out of them. 10 Economic principles have been created that are basic towards understanding the importance and function of this science in today's world and how it benefits each and every one of us in our daily lives. A very important principle states that "The Cost of Something Is What You Give up To Get It", this principle basically says that the cost of an item or service is what you sacrificed (time, labor, money, etc.) in order to produce it or to accomplish it. This principle is used in everyday life, for example: purchasing a new laptop can be very expensive or very cheap, it all depends on the time it took to |
731 |
Alice Walker and The Color PurpleAlice Walker creates an ambience of hardship and self discovery in the book The Color Purple, and she does it through the descriptive journal entries of a young girl named Celie who is trying to find herself as she begins growing into a young woman. As Celie begins on her journey to finding herself she comes across a lot of obstacles such as violence and psychological abuse .Walker emphasizes the ability to express one's thoughts and also feelings are bad to developing a sense of one's self. Initially, Celie is completely unable to resist and get away from those who abused her. Remembering Alphonso's warning that she "better not never tell nobody but God" about his abuse of her, she feels that the only way to move on is to remain quiet and act unseen. Celie is a passive person who has no power to protect herself through action or words. Celie's letters to God, in which she begins to pour out her story, becoming her only outlet. African American women in this novel tend to b |
870 |
Physical and Perceptual DevelopmentMost people who are studying Early Learning and Child Care will work with children after graduation and it is very important to have knowledge about child development when educators work in child care environment. If the early childhood educators understand child development well, they are able to recognize whether children are in physically and perceptually appropriate development stage or not. An understanding of basic human developmental stages can be used to gear the teacher's lesson plans in order to maximize the success of students in both the academic and the social realms of their lives. This understanding can also be used to minimize problems in the classroom. (Vercillo, 2012) In addition, early childhood educators have to be aware of age-related physical and perceptual development because child developmental stages proceed with age. This essay will explore five to six year-old children's development related to physical, motor, language, cognitive, social and emotional. Physi |
1881 |
Benchmarking Techniques and Airport ManagementAir industry has been an integral part of globalisation. Like many sectors affected by the waves of global changes, airport industry too have come a long way. Because of factors like deregulation from government, commercialisation and continuous movement of passengers' worldwide, demands on airports are continuously increasing. Graham and Dennis (2007) highlight that airports are continuously adopting business-like management philosophies as they are being subjected to significant pressure from investors and customers. Airports also face many competitors contending for air traffic shares. To be able to balance this pressure and operate smoothly, airport efficiency and profitability have been identified as vital issues of airport management. Consequently, airport managers globally seek to provide the best possible service in the most efficient manner. In order to achieve desired competency and viability in terms of activities and income respectively, airport industry relies on a variety |
2404 |
Ancient Greek City-StatesAncient Greece was a land of many city-states. Each city-state had its own government, laws, rulers, and customs, although they did have certain things in common such as language and religion. Two of the most famous city-states were Athens and Sparta. Athens was home to approximately 140,000 people (slaves, men, women, children) while Sparta was home to only about 8,000 Spartiates, or male adult warriors (they ruled over a population of 100,000 enslaved/semi-enslaved people). Though very close on a map, these two places were very different when it came to things such as government, the role of women, social structure, military, lifestyle, education, etc. Though they were very different, we find they had some similarities. In Ancient Greece, there were two different (major) forms of government, Oligarchy and Democracy. The two city-states that best represent each form of government are Sparta (Oligarchy) and Athens (Democracy). The democratic government in Athens consisted of elected o |
1160 |
