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United State's Policies and the Cold WarWould you like it if you were forced to think and act in a certain way? Leaders in countries such as Germany during WWII, used manipulation and brute force to control and lead the citizen's to follow them - no matter what. The United States and other countries didn't feel that they could just stand around and let things like this happen, so they worked with other nations to put policies in place that would protect and keep peace between the nations. The Cold War is a good example of the United States working with others in order to protect against the spread of communism. It was called The Cold War because there wasn't ever an actual face to face conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union (New World Encyclopedia). Do you think the policies of the United States were justified during the Cold War? The foreign policy of the United States during the Cold War had support due to the direct conflict of goals of the U.S. and how the spread of communism could prove dangerous for Americans. The primary goal of communist nations was to ensure peace by forcing their views and beliefs on everyone |
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Characters in William Shakespeare's OthelloWilliam Shakespeare is a literary legend; composing dozens of plays, poems and short stories - mostly about love, incest, murder, tragedy and infidelity. The playwright had a way of constructing many complex characters and it's from his genius that we have such characters as Hamlet, Othello, Gertrude and Desdemona. In Shakespeare's play "Othello, the Moor of Venice," the title character, Othello, was sold into slavery, escaped his bounds, and ended up as the military commander of the Venetian Military. Othello's status in Venice is complex; he is a foreign soldier that is faithful to another country. He is an excellent warrior, also being such an honest fearless leader to Venice; he has earned both respect and admiration from the Duke, the Senate, and many Venetian citizens. Most of the Soldiers in Othello's army followed him faithfully, except for "Honest iago " Shakespeare, uses clashing irony, by giving Iago his Nickname, many people referred to Iago as "Honest Iago; " Iago is a |
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Integrity in Arthur Miller's The CrucibleBeing moral, showing heroism, and stating the truth is rarely the easy way, especially in 1692, Salem, Massachusetts. "The Crucible," (1953) written by Arthur Miller, is a play that describes a horrible event in American History that resulted in nineteen innocent deaths. This event is known as the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, a series of accusations of innocent people practicing witchcraft. Throughout all these accusations Integrity was a major theme. Integrity is being honest and having good strong moral principles. In "The Crucible," Mary Warren is one of many characters in "The Crucible" that doesn't demonstrate integrity. She was a servant of the Proctor household and was put into a tough situation. As like many others, Mary was falsely accused of being a witch. The only way Mary though to save herself was to accuse John Proctor. After Mary was questioned by the court she broke out and said "He come at me by night and every day to sign, to sign"(Miller 1314). Instead o |
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Film Analysis - Rashomon"Rashomon," (1950) is a film directed by Akira Kurosawa. It is a manifesto of the nature of human integrity, exploring that the topic by investigating four different eye witness accounts of the murder of a samurai and the rape of his wife by an infamous bandit. Each portrayal of the events differ on varying degrees. The court, which judges these testimonies, never fully absolves the truth, but ultimately sides with the third party perspective of a woodcutter. The woodcutters illustration of the scenario answers the ultimate underling question of the film and shines a bright future for humanity. The film recounts the account of the bandit whom holds the namesake of the film, the dangerously renowned Rashomon. His account is, by and large, a romantic disillusion of his own behavior. He |
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Artists as Seen by James Joyce and Virginia WoolfThe term artist refers to a person who produces works in any of the arts that are primarily subject to aesthetic criteria. Artists such as Stephen Dedalus from James Joyce's "Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man," and Lily Briscoe from Virginia Woolf's "To the Lighthouse," are both effected by how society interprets their art. These two characters embody their author's perspectives on what it means to grow and be a true artist. At the same time they receive contrasting messages from the society around them, which in turn affects how they view their own art. Stephen and Lily as artists receive vastly different treatment from society, Stephen is confident whereas Lily is clearly not. Lily looks up to Mrs. Ramsey, but Mrs. Ramsey does not take Lily seriously and Lily knows that. "With her little Chinese eyes and her puckered up face, she would never marry; one could not take her painting very seriously" (Woolf 17). According to the people around her, Lily has one role in soci |
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Family Depiction in Romeo and JulietThroughout the play "Romeo and Juliet," there is an obvious power struggle between the Capulets and the Montagues. Although the audience is never told why the two families are feuding, Shakespeare makes us aware from the beginning that there is an intense hatred between the families. Romeo, belonging to the Montagues, and Juliet, a Capulet, have an accidental run in at a party that leads to the two young characters falling in love. This, of course, is doomed from the very beginning. The forbidden love quickly begins a series of domino events involving betrayal, lies, poison, and eventually ends in suicide. Both movies show a definite separation between the two families by use of costumes, props, and settings. By distinguishing the two families as separate and feuding sides, the directors can force the viewers to view them as such. This helps with the play's suspense and allows us as viewers to understand more in depth the true hate the two families feel for each other. In Franco Ze |
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The Art of Employee NegotiationLet's face it, we negotiate every day and everyone is a negotiator. Life is an endless series of interactions requiring some sort of negotiation along the way. We are confronted on a daily basis with countless situations. We are called on to negotiate, reach an agreement, or to settle a difference of opinion whether that be with our co-workers, people outside of the organization or even family members. There are many factors that have an effect on the success of our negotiations. Each negotiation situation is inherently different and there is no one particular style that will work for every employee negotiation circumstance. Therefore it is incumbent on leaders to have a general understanding of the types of negotiation styles and the myriad of conflict resolution techniques that are available to ensure a harmonious work center. Leaders must be in sync with their organizations and their customer base to know what kind of negotiating style will work best within their organization. Onc |
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The Negative Side of Paying College AthletesEvery year in the United States, over 100,000 collegiate student-athletes participate in a variety of different sports - and currently, they do not receive paychecks for their performances. Many people have asked the question, should college athletes start getting paid? The simple answer to that question is "no." The system that is in place now for current athletes is perfect since it gives athletes opportunities, but does not place them above the other students more than they already are.There would be many downfalls if the NCAA and universities started to pay their athletes. College athletes would feel as if they are professional athletes and that is exactly what they are not. They are simply playing a sport, whichever one it may be, and that is it. Sports are games and unless one is playing at the professional level one should not receive any sort of cash payment. High school sports also generate money for their high school, but those athletes are not paid. They play because the |
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The Beautiful Country of ArgentinaArgentina is a great country to visit. It's a beautiful country with a lot of interesting things to learn. Argentina is a very large country, it is the eighth largest country in the world and it is the second largest country in South America. Argentina gained its independence from Spain on July 9th 1816. The people celebrate with parades and the schools are closed but they do not celebrate independence in the same way as Americans. There are no fireworks or cookouts. Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and has many cultural traditions to offer. Buenos Aires has been described as the "Paris " of Latin America! The main language of Argentina is Spanish and the religion practiced most is Catholic. There are many reasons as to why someone would want to visit Ar |
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Effective Motivational Theories"Motivation" is defined as forces within the individual that account for the direction, level, and persistence of a person's effort expended at work. It's the energy that makes us do things. To be motivated we must be inspired to complete our mission. We must have a goal to work towards to satisfy our individual needs. These needs vary from person to person as everybody has their own individual needs to motivate themselves. Depending on how motivated we are, it may further determine the effort we put into our work and therefore increase the standard of the productivity. There have been a wide variety of theories developed about motivation, which are often divided into two types, content theories and process theories. The content theories of motivation focus on individual needs. They try to explain work behaviors based on pathways to need satisfaction and on blocked needs. While the process theories of motivation focus on how cognitive processes as thoughts and decisions within the mi |
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Plan B - The Morning After PillThe United States Department of Health and Human Services along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agency authorized the highly controversial 'morning-after pill' or most commonly known as Plan B available to without prescription to adolescent girls from ages 15 and older accessible as over the counter medication. The process was neither an easy nor smooth as the FDA spent several years wrangling prior to the pill being approved. Moreover, it needed additional three years plus for Congress to enact a legislative measure to ensure this medication, Plan B 'morning-after' pill made available accordingly. Later on, a highly controversial judicial ruling amended regulation in addition to accessibility of Plan B. The ruling called for provision to have Plan B available to all girls regardless of their age without prior prescription. This court ruling became the center of political debate center stage nationwide as well at home for many parents. Many practitioners |
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Shelley's and Branagh's FrankensteinThe film, "Frankenstein," was created in 1994, by director Kenneth Branagh. When comparing the film to Mary Shelly's novel of the same name, there are many significant differences. The first being, when Victor Frankenstein uses Professor Waldman's research instead of his own when creating the Monster. Second, the Monster learns how to play the flute in the film, which is an important symbol in the film. The third, and most important difference is when Victor brings Caroline back to life, after the Monster has killed her. The film caught the viewer's attention from beginning to end, where the book dragged on and was too descriptive at points. Thus, the film version of Frankenstein is far more superior than Mary Shelly's novel. In the novel, Victor Frankenstein is portrayed as a wiz. He creates the Monster through his own studies and experiments, with no help at all. The reader is left in the dark, to imagine what Victor had to do when creating the Monster. In the film, Victor is merely a copycat. He discovers the secrets to creating life, after examining the deceased Professor Waldman's research. |
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Police Policy - Dade County, FloridaMiami-Dade is a distinctive and very diverse county in Florida. With a population in 2010 of 2,496,435 million, this county includes 27 cities and roughly 284 neighborhoods (U.S. Census Bureau, 2011). Miami is well known for its glamour, fashion, prestigious appearance, beautiful scenery, celebrities and famous athletes. Those that live in this city and those vacationing are able to enjoy what Florida offers best: sun, sand and plenty of daily and nightly activities. Residents of Miami typically indicate that the real party starts at night. Everything about Miami is unique and diverse, from the various cultures to the streets and neighborhoods. Miami-Dade, like cities such as Los Angeles and Houston, is known worldwide for possessing a truly distinctive style when compared to most large metropolitan areas. However, behind all the glitz and glamour, there is one thing that is not unique about Miami-Dade County: gangs. Miami-Dade County has approximately 3,501-10,001 gang members wit |
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Basic Music Definitions-AABA Song Form: often called the thirty-two-bar form, is common in Tin Pan Alley songs -Blues Form: is characterized by specific chord progressions, of which the twelve-bassblues chord progression is the most common. -Accompaniment: is the art of playing along with an instrumental or vocal soloist or ensemble, often known as the lead, in a supporting manner. The accompaniment can be performed by a single performer " a pianist or guitarist " or it can be played by an entire ensemble. -Arpeggiation: When we morre through chords one note at a time, up and down. -Bar: a group of beats starting with a downbeat. -Barline: the term used in order to make the distinction with these vertical lines- called bar) clear. -Bass: the acoustic bass was originally played without amplification , but nowadays is usually amplified. It's commonly heard in jazz ensemble. It produce tones in the low-pitched range and is a part of rhythm sections. -Beat: a completely steady rhythm- a steady pulse. |
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Criminal Sentencing and ReformSociety has high expectations for criminal justice. Controlling the behavior of people is a difficult task, and there are several differing opinions on how this should happen. Many believe this can best accomplished by prevention through deterrence. Deterrence can be achieved from increased police patrols, good relationships with the community, and through tough penalties for convicted criminals. When deterrence fails, criminals need to be identified and held accountable for their actions. Law enforcement enforces many different crimes; some of the most serious crimes are violent crimes. According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, violent crime is defined by four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault (FBI, 2007). Defeating the threat of violent offenders is important to the safety of society. Many can agree safety is important; however holding offenders accountable varies from state to state. Traditionally, there h |
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The Moral Crime of GenocideGenocide is an organized plan of action to rid an entire group or part of certain groups. That intention of destruction could be reliant on either an ethnic, racial, class, religious, or national group. Such a plan would have to be made by one who seems to not worry about the happiness of others, whom view themselves as superior or their religion as greater. Genocide is basically disloyalty to humankind. Genocide has been responsible for millions of deaths. Some were due to just their national groups (the Holodomor), others because of their religion (the Armenians) or sometimes for the expansion of a supposed superior class of humans (the Holocaust). Genocide of the Armenians has been recorded as one of the first genocides in the world. The Ottoman Empire rounding up multiple numbers of Armenians had them line up and walk to the desert with no provisions. No Armenian was exclu |
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Overview of Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW)Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) Countries investigated in your study: Germany, France, China, and Australia Countries investigated in this homework: France Statistics for France 2008 GDP (current US$) $2,856,560,000,000 2008 Population Total 62,277,432 2008 GNI per capita $42,000 2008 Life expectancy at birth, total (years) 82 2008 Unemployment Rate 7.4% 2007 School enrollment, primary (% net) 98.3% s 2008 Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) 2.8% 2008 Pump price for gasoline (US$ per liter) $1.52 France is a great country for BMW to invest into. One of the greatest benefits for BMW to invest into France is that France and Germany both use the common |
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Children, Advertising and TelevisionAs a five year old boy, I wondered if those cheesy goldfish snacks I saw on the commercial actually smiled back at you. Either way, I still asked my parents to take me to the local Albertson's to purchase a box. It sounds ridiculous now, as a senior at Oakland High School, but I've realized that since then, my thought process and judgment ability has drastically changed from thirteen years ago. Television advertisements have been around for over fifty years and since then have remained the most effective way to get a message out to the public. The first television advertisement was broadcasted in the United States on July 1st, 1941. A large amount of advertising on television has been and is directed towards children, promoting food, beverages, clothes, music, and more. It isn't about the tangible product, but instead about the motive advertisers have underneath it. Various companies purposely target children with these advertisements in hopes of leaving an imprint on their minds; |
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Canada's Changing EconomyJim Stanford, in his article "A Cure for Dutch Disease: Active Sector Strategies for Canada's Economy,"" discusses how Canada's economy has been changing. Canada has been depending on exporting unprocessed natural resources for its economic, political, and even environmental development. In the first decade, after World War II, Canada was considered industrialized country and its firms and technology was recognized around the world, because a number of pro-active policy makers tried to change the trend of the Canadian economy from depending on exporting natural resources to exporting value-added products such as automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications equipment. The trend was reversed, since petroleum was discovered in Alberta, which led to Canada's increasing natural resource-dependency. According to some economists this shift in Canada's economy is called "Dutch Disease " which profoundly remade Canada's economy and its role in the world. To describe "Dutch Disease ", it is a |
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The Bugis and the TriobandersAnthropoloy classifies family organization as conjugal, where parents and children co-reside, each as a member of the same family. Family is the basic unit of a society, if broken, the society would not be able to function. Families are kept alive by the reproduction that usually happens between married couples. The familial structure is based on the beliefs of the culture. The differences of cultures stems from deep beliefs of the ancestor linage. The Trobrianders are a primitive small tribe of Papua New Guinea, on the Kiriwana Island. Seeing how this tribe interacts and live with one another, and the traditions are studied in many books. The culture of the tribe is especially studied in Annette Weiner ethnography, The Trobrianders of Papua New Guinea. Some techniques of their culture can be compared to the Bugis. The Bugis are an ethic group in Indonesia, mainly located on the southern side of Sulawesi. The relationships between the Bugis and Trobrianders are similar, as they put |
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House of Leaves by Mark Z. DanielewskiWith the use of the formalist lens, one can analyze the labyrinth as not only a theme, but a form in Mark Z. Danielewski's novel, "House Of Leaves." There are many aspects to the theme and form of the labyrinth in this novel. This novel follows the idea of the labyrinth from some of it's predecessors who had written about a labyrinth in some sense. Jorge Luis Borges inspired Danielewski to use the labyrinth in his writing. Although Danielewski was inspired by Borges, he incorporates the labyrinth not only as the main theme in the novel, but also in the form, or layout of the novel. There is an even deeper meaning in this novel than meet the eye. As a reader, we need an outsiders perspective on House Of Leaves. This novel is separated into four levels which tell the story from four points of view. First, there is the story of Will Navidson and his wife Karen Green, along with their two children, Chad and Daisy. In the next level, something known as "The Navidson Record," " becomes |
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Luther's Interpretation of Galatians 2:15-16"We who are Jews by birth and not sinful Gentiles know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified." ~ Galatians 2:15-16 "In my heart reigns this one article, faith in my dear Lord Christ, the beginning, middle and end of whatever spiritual and divine thoughts I may have, whether by day or by night" ~Luther's Introduction, 1538 The Epistle to the Galatians is the ninth book in the New Testament, and it was originally written by the Apostle Paul in an effort to inform the Galatians that 'truth by salvation' is gained by grace alon |
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The Network TheoryNetwork theory can be traced back to Simmel (Aldrich and Kim, 2007), who develops a structural analytical approach to delineate the properties of small groups and social situations that affect behavior across a range of social contents. Network studies thrive across sociology, anthropology, political science, strategic and organizational studies, and entrepreneurship. In sociology, network theory seeks to understand social life through the patterns and process of social relations. A social relationship can be viewed as an opportunity for social interaction, a history of shared experience, and a means of need-satisfaction. A social network is a collection of connected social relationships. If a set of relationships is connected in a regular way in the pursuit of common ends, so that a significant portion of actors' shared experience and memory stems from these activities, one speaks more precisely of a corporation or organization. Take "friends" as an example of network, the |
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Elements of Human NatureThere are many views, theories and opinions on the topic of human nature. I particularly agree with the theory provided by Sigmund Freud which appears to be the most extreme theory of all. Although I agree with Freud it is my opinion that human beings are aggressive by nature but they become altruistic for one of two reasons either their parents teach them as children or they experience a great deal of pain at some point in life. Many people will disagree with my view on human nature but after reading this essay you will clearly understand my point of view even if you do not share my views. Sigmund Freud once said that, "Men are not gentle creatures, who want to be loved, who at most can defend themselves if they are attacked; they on the contrary, creatures among whose instinctual endowments is to be reckoned a powerful share of aggressiveness. As a result, their neighbor is for them not only a potential helper or sexual object, but also someone who tempts them to satisfy their aggre |
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Energy Drinks and Comorbid Bipolar DisorderOur study was to determine whether energy drinks (high amounts of caffeine) have a correlation to relapse with patients who have comorbid bipolar spectrum disorder. The researchers studied three patients who had admitted themselves to a rehabilitation facility with relapses of manic and depressive states. All three patients disclosed to the psychiatrist consuming eight to nine cans of energy drinks a day. Through toxicology all three patients have been abusing cocaine. There are two male patients ages forty and thirty six who both have type one bipolar disorder, along with one female patient age thirty who has type two bipolar disorder. The bipolar disorder would emerge typically after a week of binging on energy drinks. A report has show that a schizophrenic patient had a psychotic episode after drinking a large amount of caffeine. Another report was of someone with bipolar spectrum disorder having a manic episode afte |
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