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The Inevitability of the Civil WarIntroduction The American Civi War was inevitable. Though efforts had been made by those from the northern states to stop it, the majority of southerners were adamant that war was a necessary means to an end. Though northerners didn't want to go to war, they couldn't do anything but retaliate after they were attacked by the angry and volatile confederates. The Civil War is surely one of America's darkest moments, lasting four long and arduous years (1961-1965). The conflict that existed was between the north and the south states of the U.S. The conflict led to mass destruction of property and man lives were lost during the war. T The war had a great impact in creating awareness in the U.S despite the great tension it created, and was the greatest determinant of the way the U.S is currently in terms of the sovereignty and the liberty of the U.S citizens. It is estimated that over 600,000 lives were lost in the four years' war most of them being soldiers who were fighting to defend the |
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The Outsider by Albert Camus"The Outsider," also known as "The Stranger," is a novel by Albert Camus that was published in 1942. The novel is based on the life of Meursault – an Algerian who supposedly killed an Arab whom who he recognized while in French Algiers. Throughout the novel, Camus focuses strongly on the fundamental values of society, and how society tolerates people who do not conform to these values. Camus achieves this by incorporating aspects of existentialist philosophy in the novel. This is portrayed by creating an emphasis on the irrationality of the universe, and the importance of the physical world. These concepts capture the uniqueness and isolation of Meursault's character. This greatly accounts for his difference in society. The concept of absurdism is a key aspect of existentialism. In philosophy, absurdism is the belief that human existence is purposeless. This notion is explored throughout the novel with numerous examples. In the first few chapters, a lot of emphasis is put on the death on the death of Meursault's mother. It is immed |
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The Contributions of Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin is regarded as one of America's greatest heroes due to his roles in securing the independence of the United States and establishing it as a nation. Franklin became the most famous American of his time, helping found a new nation and defining the American character. Franklin was a writer, a businessman, founder of a fire company, an inventor, diplomat, musician, scientist, and a civic leader. Franklin had limited formal education, yet he was an avid reader and taught himself to become a skilled writer. He established the American Philosophical Society and the public library in Philadelphia. At the time he settled in Philadelphia there was no good library around the community, there was not a good bookshop in any of the colonies. The quest to read took people to far distance to get their books. The idea to establish a library came as a result of the advantages members of his club, Junto derived when they gathered all their books together in a room where they held |
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The Complexities of Oedipus the KingAs in any great tragedy, the story of Oedipus is rife with heartbreaking irony. In "Oedipus the King," Sophocles provides the reader with an interesting contrast between the truth as defined by the gods and their oracles and the truth as defined by Oedipus himself. It is Oedipus' interpretation of the "truth," as seen through the lens of human knowledge, that sends his life careening wildly to its unfortunate end, where he finally acknowledges that his downfall was due to a combination of the will of the gods and the actions fueled by his own pride. Oedipus is a complex individual whose decisions illuminate his world view, providing the reader with insight into why Oedipus behaves the way he does. From the beginning of the story, it is evident that Oedipus believes himself to be wise and firmly in control of himself and his surroundings. Oedipus' faith in himself is reflected in how he addresses the people when they ask for his assistance in petitioning the gods to remove |
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Losing My GrandmotherNot everything in life has a fairytale ending. There are certain points in life where you realize that holding on to grudges and anger doesn't do you any good. You realize that family is the most important and outstanding gift that someone can have, especially after losing someone who you cherished and looked up to throughout the years. January 23, 2012 was one of the most heartbreaking days of my life. I lost a great woman that inspired me to be a better person and follow my dreams; my grandmother, Maria Luisa Rodriguez. She was an inspiration to me and a great joy to have in my life for 17 years. My grandmother would always worry about others and would try to help them in any way that she could. She would help others learn from their mistakes and share great experiences with the ones she loved. It all started on a Monday morning while I was getting ready for school. We received a phone call saying my gran |
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Selling Customer InformationAbstract Selling customer information compares with sharing information and it depicts data exchange between the different firms, individuals, or technologies. With the increasingly complex analytic tools, practically all entrepreneurs enjoy some access to a broad range of information about their customers. Such business owners know where their clients live or where they can be found, the language they use in communication, their sex, as well as their levels of income (Chan & Chan, 2009). Moreover, business owners take time to check the contact information provided by their clients prior to creating customer accounts for them. This information has been handled different, with some business owners and marketing executives selling their customer information. In the business to business (B2B) context, information sharing or selling of customer information could be termed as availing customer information to the trading partners (Pandey et al., 2010). This essay aims at investigating whet |
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Sample College SyllabusTextbook: Verderber, R. F., Verderber, K. S., & Sellnow, D. D. (2010). COMM. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning. Course Description. Introduction to Human Communication is designed to help students increase their effectiveness in basic public speaking and interpersonal communication through learning current theory and developing skills through actual classroom experiences. Course Objectives. By the completion of COMM 110, students will be able to understand: A variety of effective methods for organizing and structuring their ideas in both oral and written form. How communication apprehension impacts communication in public speaking contexts and strategies for managing communication apprehension. The role of listening in communication, especially as it pertains to sending and receiving oral messages. The role of emotion when sending and receiving oral messages. By the end of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of oral presentation delivery |
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History of the OnionIntroduction Onions don't just make people cry, they provide abundance of nutritional value and a deep rooted history which has been dated 5000 years ago (Shultz, 2010). The onion is the second most widely used and most important crop among vegetables and spices around the world, after tomatoes (Fahmin, 2013). In Canada and the United States, onions are the third most consumed vegetable (The National Onion Association, 2013). Out of all spice crops, the onion has the most significance for its diverse use. The onion is a staple vegetable in the kitchen which can be used raw but often sautéed, caramelized, grilled, and roasted. The vegetables is used in countless recipes which brings a tremendous amount of flavour to everyday dishes and has also been used to prevent diseases. It doesn't matter what the ethnic background or culture is of a person, onions are used by all individuals around the world. Onions are used in almost all food preparations and it an integral part of many in |
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Aliens and the Peruvian Nazca LinesExpanded across Nazca, Peru, is a variety of geometrically etched lines on the surface of the earth. These colossal geoglyphs, called Nazca Lines, make in a single, continuous line, displaying an elaborate array of designs of animals, plants, and geometric shapes. These etchings, spread across the Peruvian desert to the coastal plain, are believed to be created by the ancient natives of the Nazca culture. These mysterious lines have grabbed the attention of the archeological community, as well as the public. Because its origins still remain unclear, many theories as to why and how these incredibly intricate lines came to be: from spaceship landing strips created by aliens, to the possibility that they were part of a religious ritual performed by that Nazcas. One speculative claim that rose to prominence was a theory presented by Erich von Däniken, a Swiss author, who argued that extraterrestrial beings affected the Nazca culture by producing these massive engravings for the purpose |
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The Basics of Social SecuritySocial Security is the most successful government program in the United States. Known as a social insurance program, Social Security has provided for many millions of U.S. citizens who are elderly or have a significant disability. According to a report of the U.S. Social Security Administration, nine out of ten elderly age 65 or older receive Social Security benefits, which represent 41% of their income. Approximately 158 million workers are covered under Social Security. In 2011, nearly 55 million Americans have received $727 billion in Social Security benefits. Social Security is the solid foundation of retirement security for most American workers and their families. However, in these tough economic times, many young people are worrying about their future retirement benefits or the system will be broken because the national budgets are being cut and rising national debts. To clarify and have better understand on the social security program, it is helpful to examine certain aspects |
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Restrictions on Media ViolenceRalph Baer could not possibly have anticipated the cultural phenomenon video games would become when he created "Odyssey" in 1972, the first home video game console. It was Baer, working for Magnavox, who first released video games to the public, beginning what is a multi-billion dollar industry thirty-five years later.With technological advancement, games have become increasingly intricate, requiring greater mental dexterity of the player. Contrary to many parents' expectations, video games are no longer, and one must question if they ever were, just for kids. Today, game companies produce for any and every age group, with adults making up a very large portion of video game players. This market has led developers to crafting games specifically for teenagers or adults, in attempting to keep up with the age groups' interests. However, in the early 90s, the gory game "Mortal Kombat" caused Senator Joe Lieberman to lead Congress in an investigation of violent games. The governmen |
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Angioplasty - Unblocking the ArteriesAngioplasty is a non-surgery procedure, used to open blocked heart arteries. The procedure is performed in a cardiac lab by a cardiologist and a team of nurses and technicians. Angioplasty relieves the recurrence of chest pain, increases life and reduces the risk of disease. Angioplasty is only necessary to have, if you have coronary artery disease. When the procedure happens, the doctor threads a thin tube though a blood vessel in the arm or groin up to the involved site in the artery. The tube has a tiny balloon on the end. After the tube is in place, the doctor inflates the balloon to push any plaque away from the wall of the artery. Angioplasty is a procedure that is used for blocked arteries. Angioplasty helps stimulate blood flow. In Angioplasty, the first step is that you will receive medication to help you relax you and then the doctor numbs where the catheter will be placed and you will receive anesthesia. Next, a thin plastic tube (called a sheath) is placed into your ar |
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Ramifications of Teenage PregnancyJessica ____________ was a typical sophomore girl at Harman High School. She was very intelligent, outgoing, sweet-hearted, and fun to be around with. She was sexually active and lost her virginity when she was just fifteen years old, freshman year in high school, to Chuck Morris who is stalwart, good-looking and popular, who happened to like Jessica. She was never satisfied with how she looked or the environment in her at home. Jessica was raised by a single mother who had her when the mother was teenager. Therefore, Jessica and her mother had been gone through hard times. Jessica's mother didn't wanted Jessica to end up like her so she raised Jessica strong and have set strict rules. One of the rules was not to have boyfriend until she entered high school. Then, Chuck came to her life, just like a Prince Charming. Jessica could not ask more when he wanted her instead of the other pretty girls at school. He soon became her relief. When she was with him, she felt like she was the mo |
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Othello's Lack of ConfidenceShakespeare's "Othello," is a controversial play which includes elements of racism, hate and murder. In the play, Iago plays on Othello's emotions and lies to him, prompting him to murder his lover. Some blame Iago for the events, but there is a lingering concern that Othello himself is weak. He is seemingly a fine gentleman on the outside, but he snaps and kills an innocent women. Samuel Taylor Coleridge describes Iago's plan as "motive-hunting of a motiveless malignity" (413). Iago seems to be overbearing and tries to hurt Othello. He appears a great deal in the play and is rather unpredictable. Iago is 28 years old in the work and also a Venetian. He has a wife and by all accounts is rather ordinary. Yet, few could call this intriguing character ordinary as he does a variety of things in the context of the work that might be construed as rather extraordinary. He is able to make things happen through manipulation, where others might fail in such attempts. Many have seen this character as evil, but what is Iago's motivation? It could in fact be that he is envious of Othello. Yet, he seems to be somewhat proud and enamored of himself. Iago |
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Paulo Freire and the Advancement of EducationPaulo Freire is one of the most influential educational thinkers of 1900's. Paulo was born in Recife, Brazil on September 19, 1921 and grew up in the Northeastern region of Brazil, where he experienced a multitude of events which later influenced his life's work. Freire lived in a poor socio economical area, this allowed him to achieve an understanding for the poor rural families and their hardships. While in high school, Freire concurrently became a grammar teacher. Through the mixture of dialogic education and teaching grammar, Freire struggled to understand the students' expectations. Freire had a brief career as a lawyer then began teaching Portuguese at secondary schools. Freire was appointed director of education at SESI in 1948, where he helped set up and employer's institution to help workers and their families. It was there that he really started seeing the disconnections between the theoretical educational practices of l |
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Original Western StoryTumbleweeds were scurrying across the landscape, and giant, fluffy clouds filled the never ending blue sky. In the tiny but growing town of Merrysburg, Wyoming, modern life was beginning to work its way into the rural area. This was mostly caused by the new rail road line just a half a mile from the edge of town. A new courthouse, bank, and sheriff's station were already done construction. It was the perfect picture except for some of the reckless locals that didn't adhere to the changes Merrysburg was going through, especially Johnny McDougal and his gang. As a result, the towns crime rate was more than it ever was, and the mayor, Butch Sundance, needed a new sheriff to take care of the towns predicaments. Sure enough, he came in on the railroad the following day. His name was David Thomas Walker and he didn't take anything for granted. He was a tall, grizzly man with a full handlebar mustache. He wore a low sitting black hat and boots with three inch diameter spurs. Just the raw en |
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Welfare of AmericaGross Domestic Product is a measure of who has the strongest economies in the world. The GPD of the US affects each one of its citizens in many aspects of our daily lives. It is also extremely dependent on current jobs in the US and vice versa. Overall the measure of GDP is very important to the American economy and to the welfare of its citizens. GDP for the United States is calculated by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). There are quarterly measures every year to keep up with the measure of the whole year, these quarter reports can be seen on the Bureau of Economic Analysis's website. The expenditure approach, product approach and income approach are the three main ways that the BEA measures the GDP. The expenditure approach sums up the total amount of spending on goods and services. The product approach is calculating the market value of all of the goods and services and the income approach totals all of the producers' incomes. Consumer spending accounts for the largest par |
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The Slave Auction by Frances E. W. HarperAnti-slavery writings were important in the abolitionists fight against slavery. The slave auction was one of the most brutal practices of the harsh system of slavery, devastating families and tearing apart entire communities. Post 1840, when slavery was prolonged into the newer lands of the lower south and southwest, the poem, "The Slave Auction," written by Frances E. W. Harper, is about the course of the trade with slaves and the feelings of people who lost their relatives because of this process. Francis E.W. Harper was born in Baltimore to African American free slaves. She attended the Academy for Negro Youth, a school run by her uncle, until the age of 13, and then found local work in a Quaker household, where she had access to a varied amount of literature. She also helped slaves escape through the Underground Railroad and wrote several articles for anti-slavery newspapers, receiving her reputation as the mother of African American journalism. "The Slave Auction" describes an unpleasant and inhuman process of slave trade from the perspective of the victims. After thoroughly rea |
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ESPN and the Sports MonopolyDisney's Entertainment and Sports Programing Network, ESPN, is the largest and most influential sports media station in the world. If you want the latest news with what is going on in the world of sports, you most likely will tune to any of the popular ESPN channels. If you want college sports you can tune to ESPNU, or if you want what ESPN is known for, Sports Center, you can turn to the original ESPN channel. If what is airing on those two stations does not work out for you, you can turn to any of their 10 other sister channels (ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN Films, ESPNews, ESPN Classic, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Plus, ESPN on ABC, ESPN America, or Longhorn Network). Many have questioned if Fox Sports 1 & 2, CBS Sports Network and NBC Sports Network will ever be considered competitors again. Is ESPN turning into a monopoly or is it one already? ESPN considered a post-season college football monopoly, by Clay Travis in an article posted by Dead Spin, Exploring the ESPN Model (Hint: it Involves Swimming in Piles of Cash), controls 29 of the 34 bowl games played in college football. Travis goes on to explai |
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Killer of Sheep by Charles BurnettKiller of Sheep by Charles Burnett is a film that effectively uses noir realism to portray to the viewer the everyday life and mundane routine that many people went through in the city of Los Angeles, especially in the poverty ridden neighborhood of Watts. Using a combination of documentary style film techniques and fictional film techniques, Burnett's choices effectively ˜hit home' in relation to the Post Rebellion context. "Rather than replicating Hollywood's classical realism and linear narrative structure, members of the L.A. School (which Burnett belonged to) drew from a diverse cross-section of filmmaking styles in order to formulate ˜an aesthetic ..appropriate to their conditions. They were concerned with finding a film form that was, according to Ntongela Masilela, unique to their historical situation and cultural experience, a form that could not be appropriated by Hollywood "(Massood 23). The film in itself conta |
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College Student - Self-AssessmentMost college students believe that at this stage in their life everything is going to go the way they expect it to but I don't feel that way. I'm in my senior year right now getting ready to graduate in 7 months and I am lost and terrified for what's to come post graduation. Before this assignment I would stress on what's going to happen career-wise after I graduate and to be honest, I'm still stressing. I believe that after completing this assignment I will have a better understanding as to which direction I want my career to go. Section 1: Communication Skills Assessment Overall my communication skill needs work. When it comes to my non-verbal skills like: handshakes, eye contact, and my facial expression. I've worked on it to the point that it is sufficient; that's not to say that I wont continue to keep improving on it. Another skill that I adequately posses would be the ability to receive criticism gracefully in fact I encourage it. When it comes to the other communication skills |
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Plato's Social Policies Regarding the Soul and Self-Interest"Plato's Republic" begins and ends with a discussion of justice. In fact, most of the book follows dialectic between Socrates and interlocutors on the nature and proper implementation of justice. A central element of this dialectic is the question of whether or not justice is an intrinsic good or if it is simply good because of its consequences or social externalities. In order to further the argument that justice is good on its own terms and not simply because of its consequences, Plato develops a model of justice in the city and a model of justice in the soul, the latter of which depending on the former. Plato also dedicates a significant amount of time to identifying very specifically the things that would make the city most harmonious and those that would most jeopardize this harmony because he defines justice in the city as harmony and unity. That is, he claims that a harmonious city with a coherent and well-functioning body politic is by nature just. This claim I do not dispute. |
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The Manifesto and the CommunismPart A Even a brief glance at a major newspaper reveals a wide range of social problems. Choose one social problem. Then locate an article from The New York Times. The article must be dated after August 1, 2013. Attach a copy of the article to your hard copy submission. How would Marx analyze the information contained in the article. The huge capital market system increased globalization and created a bourgeois population at its center. In addition, industry began to expand rapidly. Beginning in the 2000s, an economic crisis occurred due to the collapse of the US mortgage market and due to the bankruptcy of banks around the world. Many countries in the world still face an economic recession due to the impact of this period. This economic recession produced high rates of unemployment and poverty. Marx in his article anticipated that capitalism creates this type of economic crisis which also creates further social problems. In the article "A Promise to Protect Pension Will |
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The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman"The Yellow Wallpaper,"" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, is about a women battling postpartum depression during the late 19th century. The story covers the course of her treatment during this time period as well as her mental condition. Gilman brings her personal experience to the story through her own battle with this affliction during the same time period. She uses her personal experiences to educate the public on the treatment of mental illness in women. The story ultimately reveals Gilman's opinion of Dr. Weir Mitchell and his treatment program known as the "rest cure ". In the late 19th century mental illness was not clearly understood and the treatment methods focused on healing the physical symptoms. The understanding of healing the mind was not practiced at this time. Dr. Silas Weir Mitchell was a noted neurologist that treated Gilman for her condition. Mitchell believed a patient suffering from severe fatigue and loss of appetite should spend most of their day in bed and be fed |
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Television Broadcasting in ChinaTelevision has is a fully established news, information and entertainment medium, and the flow of programming to Chinese-speaking populations around the world has increased. Now, almost every Chinese household has a television set, and television is the main source of news and entertainment for most Chinese. Furthermore television has pioneered the marketization of the media. Thus, Management and operation in broadcast media is becoming important. With the increase in the sheer number of TV stations, competition became a factor for many managers for the first time. Stations that enjoy a virtual monopoly of audience found new and aggressive competitors attracting their listeners and viewer. Innovation, change and hard work had not been particularly necessary in a static situation. Now they were suddenly essential. Contemporary Television Media in China In 1958, the first television station was set up in Beijing. After the economic reformation in 1980s, television industry boomed i |
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