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The Narrative Mind in Mrs. DallowayDo we really know the people around us, at least the closest ones? Of course we think that we know the people we have spent most of our time with and gone through a lot with, however, we can never know somebody completely. As cognitive science stipulates, human beings form their own subjective version of the personality of people based on observable evidence or intuition in order to understand them. Though, it cannot be verified if this, in the own mind, formed up conception of man complies with the reality. Even if this concept of mind is confirmed as accurate by the one of who we are making up the concept, we can never be sure if that it is true, given the possibility that this person might be lying. However, human beings have no other alternative besides of relying on their ability to judge character or on accounts from other persons. Human beings form up persistently such concepts mostly without being aware of it, because it is necessary in order to establish psychological relation |
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Save the Yoni - Female CircumcisionHoney pot, meat flap, pink taco, Penis Fly trap, Soggy box and baby cannon, are just some of the many names the world has given a woman's Vagina. Female circumcision, the partial or total cutting away of the external female genitalia, has been practiced for centuries in parts of Africa, generally, as one element of a rite of passage preparing young girls for womanhood and marriage. Often performed without anesthetic under septic conditions by lay practitioners with little or no knowledge of human anatomy or medicine, female circumcision can cause death or permanent health problems as well as severe pain. Despite these grave risks, its practitioners look on it as an integral part of their cultural and ethnic identity, and some perceive it as a religious obligation. The practice of female "circumcision," or traditional female genital surgery, is simultaneously complex and controversial. Although some consider it a human rights infringement, others view it as an integral part o |
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OCD - Obsessive Compulsion DisorderAbstract Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD is a neurological and psychological disease that affects a lot of people all over the world. Many people think that it is a sort of mind over matter type think when in all actuality it is an actual disease that can cause a person to live a diminished life. It hinders people from living normal lives and being able to have social and romantic partners. It is a crippling disease that can cause people to not want to leave their homes for fear of contamination or fear that something bad will happen to them. Capstone Project Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety associated disorder that can have an adverse impact on a person's life. Some people think that OCD is all in a person's head and that it comes down to a mind over matter kind of concept. This is not true. People who have OCD really have to do the things that their mind tells them that they have to do or it will drive them crazy. There are different treatment options out there |
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The Life and Crimes of Harry LavenderHard-boiled detective fiction refers to a style of crime writing originating in America, which involves a tough and realistic approach to the genre. Blooming at the end of world war two, it introduced a new aspect of earthy presence and naturalism to the field of detective fiction. Marele Day both challenges and conforms to the conventions of hard-boiled detective fiction in order to produce a feminist text that explores interesting ideas about power, corruption and life's facades. Day's crime thriller 'The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender' explores the basic characteristics of traditional detective fiction along the streets of Sydney while introducing an inversion of the genre. The literary elements of plot development, characterisation, setting and themes, combined with the characteristics of the text, allow the novel to conform to and challenge the classical approach of detective fiction while exploring interesting ideas about power, corruption and life's facades. Day fo |
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Virtue and Moral ExcellenceIntroduction: The term virtue is defined as moral excellence. A virtue is a practical disposition that is in conformity with the standards of excellence. A virtuous person is one adheres to a standard of right conduct. He or she possesses a highly commendable quality or trait that is to be admired, either morally or intellectually. Modernization has served many essential functions, but it also helped to bring a greater degree of social complexity. Leaders began to debunk the rules of transparency and fair play in the marketplace. The eight great leadership virtues are as follows. One is remember that education is the key to success. Second is building an impeccable character. Third is working for society makes you whole. Fourth is being aware of the pitfalls of power. Fifth is avoiding the Deadly Sins. Sixth is debunking arrogance and embrace humility, surrender, and faith. Seventh is use teamwork, build bridges, but learn to walk alone, finally the eight virtue is do not just manage, |
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English as the Global Lingua FrancaCommunication is the human connector; it is the key to successfully accomplishing anything in humanity. To communicate effectively, we must realize that we all perceive the world differently and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others. Everyone approaches the communication process with a slightly altered background; therefore to avoid misunderstanding and better connect others, it seems only logical to implement a universal language. Since there is no discernible coercion, I believe that English should become the global lingua franca. Thanks to globalization, the need for some world-wide lingua franca is more pressing than it ever was in the past. With the internationalisation of higher education, it's only a matter of time before one language emerges as the dominant language of research and instruction. After World War 2, the military, economic, scientific and technological supremacy of America became apparent. During this time, American popular culture |
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Target - Canada Case StudyDo you think Target Canada demonstrated good planning with regard to its expansion into Canada? Identify at least three things the company did (right or wrong) to support your answer. Target is a well-known American corporation founded in 1902 by George Dayton. In 2013, Target opened 124 stores in Canada after buying Zellers Inc. Target was one of the successful leading retail stores in America; however operating the company in Canada did not produce successful results. Firstly, the week before opening the other seventeen stores, the media reported on the three Target pilot stores that opened a couple weeks ago. Target customers complained on social media about empty shelves. "We definitely were slammed," states Morioka, senior vice-president of merchandising for Target Canada. (p.190). One of Target's plan was to always have shelves full of items as Fisher ordered but did not keep their word and let their customers down. Secondly, customers have complained about higher prices in Cana |
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The Life of Earl SimmonsBorn Earl Simmons on December 18, 1970 in Mount Vernon, New York, the son of Arnett Simmons and Joe Barker, was raised in Yonkers, New York. Simmons went through a very abusive childhood that included multiple stays at group homes and frequent arrests dating back to as early as seven years old which was also the age that his mother first put him in a group home for doing drugs and being a common theft. He would often steal chains and gold watches and pawn them at the pawn shops so that he would have money to be able to survive. Earl's mother was also diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia while he was a younger child she would often beat him and he would and would mistreat him. She sent his older sister off to leave with her mother while he was pregnant with Earl because she could not stand to have the both of them they drove her crazy. Earl didn't a lot of mischievous things some which he didn't understand he thought something was wrong with him he would later realize and find out that |
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Jacksonian DemocracyAndrew Jackson, or Old Hickory was the home grown war hero, and this is what people liked about him. Some people enjoyed Jackson's rough and tumble style, while others could not stand it. One of these people would be Henry Clay, and these feelings were something he could not compromise on. In the election of 1824, also known as the "Corrupt Bargain", there were four main candidates, Jackson, Clay, Crawford, and Adams. Jackson received the most popular and electoral votes, but failed to get the majority of the Electoral College. When this vote went to the House of Representatives, Clay was eliminated, but he was speaker of the house allowing him to give his support to Adams. This support gained Clay the title of Secretary of State which is the stepping stone to president. Jackson smelled something fishy, and cried Corrupt Bargain. But, in his next preside |
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A Perspective on Subsidies in IndiaIndia in 2015-16 was expected to spend Rs. 2.27 lakh crore on subsidies. That comes to around 1.6% of the nominal GDP. In a country trying to rein in fiscal deficit and with a problem with revenue collection with innumerable free riders – with around 2% of the population paying taxes. This surely begs the question and forces one to ask if there is some merit in the argument for subsidies. The oil prices in the world have been in freefall. With ISIS forces seizing control of certain Iraqi oilfields and the introduction of shale gas by the US, crude oil prices have fallen to as low as $30 per barrel, and some expect it to fall to even $20 levels. The resulting fall has eased pressure on the Indian government to provide subsidy, and they have been slashed as a result. The question now is whether further slashes are possible. A subsidy is an economic measure to make a public good affordable or to encourage the use of a public good. It is the inverse of tax in this regard. The government either sets a price ceiling &nd |
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The Power of ImageImage, a word defined as the physical or mental representation of a person. Personal and outward image affect how you perceive yourself and others as well as how others perceive you, resulting in consequences both positive and negative. Everyone, from celebrities to your next door neighbour suffer from the ramifications and reap the benefits of society's focus on appearance. Studies have even shown that physical appearance significantly impacts the development of social relations (NCBI, 2014). Though one could wonder, what are some of the exact consequences of the image? For instance, earlier this year Caitlyn Jenner, a trans icon and reality television star, went public regarding her identity as a transgender woman through the fashionable pop culture and current affairs magazine Vanity Fair. While she was met with astounding amounts of positivity and acceptance from the public and those close to her, a large amount of the publicity was directed towards her newfound feminine beauty. The majority of pundits attempted to voice their support for her by complimenting her appearance with terms such as 'beautiful |
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The Wild ChildGenie was a girl, born in 1957, who was locked up and kept isolated from the world all of her childhood. During the time she was locked up in a room, she was strapped down to a potty-chair, and when she'd make noise, she'd be abused. When she was found, her parents were taken into custody leading her father to kill himself, and her mother to play dumb. When Genie was taken in, she wasn't potty-trained, couldn't talk, and she couldn't walk properly. Genie was soon taken into Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, and many people had questions. They hadn't seen anything like this since Victor, The Wild Child, was discovered, and because of this, they thought it was there turn to study her. Being around so many scientists who wanted answers had to be a lot, so one of the scientist thought it would be g |
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The Breakdown of Civilization – Lord of the FliesIn the classic novel "Lord of the Flies" the author William Golding, shows a compelling variety of narrative techniques. This modern literary classic and Nobel Prize winner talks about simple survival and the challenges you'd have to face. A number of literacy techniques are used, such as Symbolism (the conch, piggy's specs, the fire, etc.), Setting (based on a deserted island during the time of the war) and Characters (the teenage boys themselves). The setting of the book is on an island which is deserted as to allow the characters to play out their struggles against each other. The environment is unspoilt to symbolise man kind's struggles in a perfect world of nature. In the beginning of the novel Ralph gazes out over the beach in the direction of a "coral reef" and past that, the "dark blue" of the "open sea." Behind Ralph is the "darkness of the forest proper." Golding has portrayed a dark forest, which represents danger, a sunny shimmering bay which represents excitement and an extensive open sea which represents remoteness. Once the schoolboys can see the entire island, the group notice on the far side "another island; a rock, |
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A Look at Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence happens when someone tries to either physically or emotionally abuse someone in an attempt to take control of their life by using fear. Domestic violence is often used by males in order to control their partner or their spouses, although there have been cases where a male has been physically or emotionally abused by his spouse and or girlfriend as well. Unfortunately, males are often too embarrassed to report being abused. Domestic violence is not only limited to abuse of a spouse or a partner, it could also include the elderly and children. If domestic violence is not reported it could lead to elder abuse, battered women, child abuse, a cycle of violence and homelessness which all, could end up resulting in death. There is a lot of organization designed to help deal with the majority of all these problems if only they could as for it. So in this paper I will be analyzing some of the results that could occur because of somebody using domestic violence to control other |
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Love and Arranged MarriagesIn India, the tradition of arranged marriages has been an integral part of Indian society since the fourth century. This tradition is substantial and plays a significant role to a person's family regarding the choice of a marriage partner. To Americans this practice seems impractical. However, in India arranged marriage is the central fabric of Indian society. In Indian culture divorce is frowned upon. With the idea that parents have more experience in marriage, they weigh heavily on connecting partners based on important characteristics. These characteristics range from religion, horoscopes, financial, and placement in the caste system ("Arranged Marriages"). In Indian culture, arranged marriages are a traditional way of finding an appropriate mate, however it robs people of the freedom to fall in love. An arranged marriage is a tradition wherein parents chose marital partners for their children. In the video, "Arranged Marriages Common In India" by Sumni |
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Catching the CatfishHave you ever seen a 40-pound catfish? How about two of them at the same time? How about in real life? I have. In fact, I helped catch them. It was a blistering summer morning in East Texas on Lake Fork, just on the outskirts of Quitman and Emory. I was at my Uncle Kent and Aunt Gatha's house for the 4th of July, as was the case every year. It was a nice tradition. My dad and I would drive up a few days before the fireworks festival, and my brothers Kenny and Kyle would drive up a day after. This was a special 4th of July. Kenny was going to be shipped off to Pensacola for Navy boot camp at the end of the summer, and this was the last 4th that he would be home during for the next four years. It was a wonderful week filled with crawfish boils, fish fry, and of course, BBQ. The night after the glowing, booming spectacle that was fireworks by the lakeside, my Uncle Kent pitched a grand idea. "What you boys think 'bout puttin' out some jug lines, see if we can't catch us a few |
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Overview of Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (M.L.S) is a professional soccer league organization that operates under a single-entity structure in which teams and player contracts are centrally owned by the league. It consists of 20 franchises, 13 of them playing in homes of their own. Each team has an investor-operator that is a shareholder in the league. In order to control costs, M.L.S shares all revenue and controls player's position in each team. M.L.S all started when the United States Soccer Federation promised to generate a Division I professional soccer league in exchange for the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) awarding the right to host the 1944 World Cup in the United States (Dure, 2010). The decision was granted by FIFA and the history of MLS started after the World Cup was played in the United States. According to Sandomir ( 2015), on March 15, 1995, M.L.S announced its first television rights deal with ESPN and ABC Sports. This deal gave M.L.S no rights fees but it did |
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The Value of LifeShould people put the value of life into monetary value or should life be kept solely as an emotional quantity? People and societies throughout the ages have been trying to answer the problem of putting the value of life into terms of dollar bills. The ancient Egyptians buried their dead with all of their worldly belongings. They believed a person's monetary worth on Earth was over, and they should take all of that earthly worth with them to the afterlife. Modern day Americans are different from the Egyptians. Today people believe that the families of the dead should be compensated for "their" loss. It is true that life is a precious commodity much like a diamond. But unlike a diamond, life has no set monetary value. But today's government is trying to change that. After the tragedies of September 11, 2002, the federal government started a federal fund to help the victims and families of victims of the attacks. This fund would give priority to people who were injured in the |
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The Pressure to Cover by Kenji YoshinoThe article "The Pressure to Cover," by Kenji Yoshino is an excerpt from his book Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights. The article was published in The New York Times Magazine on January 15th, 2006. An important fact about Yoshino is that he is a Japanese homosexual as well as a professor at Yale Law School. In his article, Yoshino states that "Discrimination used to take aim at entire social groups. Now it is directed at the members of those groups who refuse to assimilate to the mainstream" (Yoshino 32). Yoshino begins his article with a personal anecdote about covering. He recalls that when he began teaching at Yale University's Law School in 1998, a colleague told him that he should be a homosexual professional not a professional homosexual. Yoshino distinguishes the two, stating that a homosexual professional is a professor who happens to be gay while a professional homosexual is a gay professor who made his work about gay rights (Yoshino 32). Yos |
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Social Service StrategiesAbstract This paper explores the importance of service strategies in social services. The social service landscape in Singapore was also used during the discussion of some of the strategies. The paper listed two direct service strategies which clients could benefit as social service professionals attempt to find the causality to the clients' issues. Service Strategies of Social Services Social service professionals traditionally use a series of steps or processes to help clients resolve their problems. These steps include building a relationship among the worker, the client, and the client's environment (engagement), collecting information about the client (assessment), making sense out of the information (diagnosis), doing of the work that will enable the client and the practitioner to accomplish the goal decided upon in the assessment (intervention) and determining whether the process has been helpful (evaluation). However, this process rarely |
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My Experience at the Metropolitan Museum of ArtAs a lover of ancient history, going to a museum is the only way to fill my experience of the artwork because art gives me a feeling of relaxing and calm. Also, by looking at a painting or sculpture in a book cannot fully experience the artwork until I really see the real painting held within its walls. So, Last week I visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Museum opens the door to a world of fantasy and colorful. Entering the doorway stand by two security guards, they are very humorous and politely ask the consumer to take out any electronic material from their bag to scan through the machine. From my perspective, have a visit to the museum is similar to visiting a fairyland in Disney world. A lot of new ideas appear in my eyes and a wonderful feeling of pleasure arises inside. The most mysterious part of this museum was that it has several categories of artworks displayed in different portions of the museum. The main categories of the artworks displayed at the muse |
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Literary Analysis of The Story of an Hour"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, set in the late 1800's to the early 1900's, begins by introducing a woman with a terrible heart condition and the tragic event of her husband's death. Considering her troubles, her friends and family endeavor to forestall her terrible misery from harming her greater. After she spent time mourning she locked herself away in her room and began soul searching. During the time the story was set in, women were inferior in a marriage and had little sense of self-government. Her newfound discovery of the outside world enlightened her senses for a new life. Although she was reluctant that she had lost the love of her life, the pleasure of freedom overtook her. She recognized that the chains that held her from her own will were now broken. She staggered out of the room filled with a tremendous amount of joy and emotion that would likely burst a balloon. Her husband then made an unanticipated arrival home, and had fortunately avoided the accident that was assumed to have killed him. The woman's immense amount o |
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Marriage in The Importance of Being EarnestThe Importance of Being Earnest is a famous play by Oscar Wilde. It describes a story of two young men who get tired of their daily lives and want to experience something new. They create two names for non-exist identities to cheat both themselves and others. Although everything happens accidently the same as they plan in the end, they learn that it is always important to be earnest. The whole play is full of great humor, and Wilde tries to express the importance of being earnest through different ways in the play. In this essay, I try to explore what different attitude each character holds and how it changes with plot development. The first two characters are Gwendolen and Cecily. In the beginning, their attitude towards marriage is naive. As time goes by, it gradually becomes mature. At first, their visions of love are ideal. Cecily falls in love with a person named "Earnest" although she never saw him before, and Gwendolen is also stuck on Jack at once without deeper un |
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Rhetorical Analysis: Lifting as We ClimbWhat advice do we all receive when speaking of our goals and dreams? I would answer, as many would, saying never quit pursuing your goals and dreams until they are recognized. These words of wisdom are utilized every day by countless people and will continue to be of utmost importance throughout history. Randall Kennedy perfectly embodies this very idea. Kennedy is a colored American Law professor at the University of Harvard and is also a famous author. He writes of topics such as race relations law, civil rights legislation, and freedom of expression. Randall was born in Columbia, South Carolina, on September 10th, 1964, and is currently sixty-one years old. After graduating high school he started his secondary education at St. Albans School in Washington D.C, and then moved on to Princeton University and earned his Bachelor of Arts. Kennedy followed that by attending graduate school at the University of Oxford where he obtained his Master's degree, and finally completed his educatio |
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Biography of Pablo Picasso"One must rip and tear reality." Picasso stated this to Francois Gilot who was his wife at the time ("Biography of Picasso film"). Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga on the 25th of October of 1881. Picasso was born an artist. When learning to speak he would state "peas" after every syllable which means pencil. Picasso would imitate his father before he could even speak. His father dreamed just as Picasso eventually would, to be a professional painter. Picasso's first portrait of his father looked depressed due to his failure of becoming a professional painter. Picasso originally studied art under his father then went to the Academy of Arts prior to moving to Paris. In 1901 Picasso moved to Paris where he found as the ideal place to practice new styles and experiment with a variety of art forms("Biography of Picasso film"). This is where Picasso would begin his work in surrealism and cubism style, which he was the founder of and created |
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