Essays on Albeit

Abstract

This paper tends to highlight the history of automobiles and their impact on society today. This paper will discuss how what motivated the development of automobiles while also stating down the history of automobiles from the traditional and mechanical automotive used years back to the more modern electronic automobiles in use today. The impact of automobiles on society today cannot be understated with the rapid advancements in technology leading to the production of the brilliant machines. But with every advancement brings both negative and positive impacts on society and this paper will discuss these factors in a broader way. ...

1. Smartphone Landscape: Background Mobility has come to be (and is more likely to continue to be) a defining feature of current and future consumption of web-mediated and multimedia content propagated over numerous applications and platforms. If anything, big and small companies are investing in mobility devices and applications in order to cater to increasing consumer needs. Given current mobility landscape at a global scale, big players dominate global markets in numerous areas including, most notably, product design and concept, built-in platforms and applications (which are provided based on broad supplier networks) and, not least, physical stories in premium ...

Introduction

Human sexuality refers to the capacity for one to have sexual feelings. It can be expressed in differently including same-sex relationships, heterosexual interactions and even relationships among different partners. The form of sexuality one follows is guided by their life teachings and influences by culture, global interaction, and religion. These factors determine how one would choose to live their life. Over time sexuality has changed especially in the past century. Freedom to express one’s sexuality has increased, and people are more willing to transform due to reduced fear of persecution and reproductive limitations. This paper will explore the ...

The Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizens, both published in 1791, were important documents in the history of the world that greatly influenced the 1984 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Both these articles provided the foundation for the United States Constitution, as well as the creation of the first republic government of France. Guided by the spirit and philosophical ideology of liberalism surrounding the aftermath of the French Revolution, both documents endeavored to create and establish an ideal liberal democratic government in both United States and France However, the French revolution ...

It has always been the desire of independent nations to act as such: making their own decisions in accordance to their national interest and sovereignty. It is true that nationalism in this regard condones any form of external intervention and manipulation, especially if these actions can directly influence a nation’s political wellbeing. Such is the case between Cuba and the United States, whereby the history between these two nations during the past century is tainted with controversies concerning not only economic and military policies, but more so about displacing a duly-sworn leader who is deemed as perilous by ...

“The Little Mermaid,” the 1989 animated film directed by Ron Clements and John Musker and released by Buena Vista Pictures, delves on the story of a mermaid who falls in love with a human being. This film is likewise a cartoon adaptation of the original version of the novel of the same title written by Hans Christian Andersen and first published in 1837. With regards to the Disney version, it is observable that the film incorporates several techniques that seem to diminish the innate animalistic nature of the aquatic creatures, such as the crabs, lobsters, octopus, the tropical fish, ...

The concept of “whiteness” is, of course, silly on its face. “Pinkness,” or perhaps, “very light tanness” would be more accurate. Nevertheless, the term is deeply embedded into cultural discourse. “White privilege” is the phrase of the day. “White Man’s Burden” was the public face of the reasoning for British imperialism. White men (no women need apply in those bygone days) not only “could” govern their poor, benighted “colored” brethren better than they could govern themselves, it was an affirmative duty to bring superior culture and civilization to the savages. In the history of the United States the ...

Summary of the Dubai Reading

Kazim (2010) wrote a historical article about Dubai, tracing the economic steps of this important city from the early XIX to the beginning of the XXI century.

Dubai in the Early Colonial Period (1820-1945)

Kazim reports that the British took over the area known as the Trucial Emirates (the current United Arab Emirates, UAE) with the destruction of the Al-Qawasin, an Arab mercantile group, in the 1820s (Kazim, 2010, pg. 75). The British leveled the existing key mercantile cities, took over the ports and established their colonialism, which contained the trade only within the British Empire. This was a harsh blow to a region which traded ...

Through the years, economics had and will continue to influence a significant part of our lives. Be it within the world’s super countries like the United States, China, Russia, Japan, Germany and the like or within the continuously blooming areas of Asia, particularly in the Southeast Asian countries like the Philippines, economics is considered an extremely important element in determining how they are able to flourish as a nation, especially when compare to their neighboring countries. Aside from the export of goods, manufacturing of local products and tourism, businesses often comprise the bulk of a country’s economic ...

Problem Statement and Recommendations

The growing influx of Mid-East refugees into Europe, particularly in last five years, cannot be overemphasized. The mass uprisings, civil wars and political persecution are leading causes for current refugee crisis. The path made by refugees into Europe's heart is, if anything, a major logistical issue, apparently minor but is at core of current refugee crisis. As Mid-East asylum seekers and refugees continue to pour into European countries and across borders, European security is at stake at multiple levels. First, "source" countries – i.e. countries at Europe's southern borders at which refugees first set foot from countries of origin – pose ...

Background information

Malaria, a mosquito borne transmissible disease of both human beings and some animals is a pertinent disease in the 21st century which accounts for more than 650, 000 deaths annually (WHO, 1147). The prevalence of malaria is highest in the tropical and subtropical regions. Adverse effects of the disease is an equally major public health issue that affects maternal and child health. In the developing countries, malaria is a leading cause of maternal and child health. Consequentially, it is a pertinent public health disease. This manuscript offers a succinct analysis of the disease while appraising its causative agents, life ...

The FASB's direction on the utilization of limited assets is another territory of distinction and is taken as a standout amongst the most questionable steps that the FASB has brought concerning net revenue driven associations. The FASB orders the primary dollar discharge technique. Under first dollar discharge, confinements are discharged if unhindered assets are utilized for a reason for which limited assets are accessible. Albeit inward bookkeeping and reporting may not be influenced, the utilization of first dollar discharge changes over beforehand confined assets into unhindered assets essentially in light of the fact that they could have been used. ...

Feminism can arguably be considered as one of the fastest growing ideologies in the past decades or even centuries. In an entry published by Richards & Baumgardner at Feminist.com (2016), they said that “in the most basic sense, feminism is exactly what the dictionary says it is: the movement for social political, and economic equality of men and women” and means that “women have the right to enough information to make informed choices about their lives” and their dependents’ lives just like men . What it essentially calls for is equality between the two genders. One important note to remember about ...

Abstract

Maintaining a highly effective waste management system is an important part of being a clean and green city. While this may not be the top priority for some countries, especially the developing ones—because keeping a clean and green city can be costly; there are countries that are making long term investments for a more effective waste management system in the future. This can be evidenced by the fact that even countries like Qatar and the city of Dubai are finding it hard to find the political and economic will to develop and enforce environmental law and regulations. If ...

Introduction:

Writing itself is a commonly described as a form of communication, but at a deeper and more academic level, it is much more than and often involves a form of art. Writing is generally used to convey information, but in what way it is covered has a deep impact on the person who reads the piece of writing. A good piece of writing also has to have analytical elements that can give the reader a clearer picture of what the writer tries to convey. An academic piece of research always includes a good amount of writing, and thus, making ...

RESULTS

Section 1 All samples were found to be positive for the anti-Ro antibody with higher than 240 IU/ml, except Sample ID # 13 and 32, which showed lower concentrations (Figure 1.). These samples also exhibited occurrence of Smd and Dn respectively, albeit at low concentrations. Sample Id# 12 and 20 also showed presence of anti-La antibody. The autosera of Patient Id # 32 suffering from SS displays a faint 52kd IgM band, which is representative of 52kd anti-Ro antibody and is fainter in ethanol treatment sample. Patient ID # 42 expressing a higher than 240 IU/L of anti-Ro antibody in the clinical ...

What are the Dimensions of Religion? Why are the Dimensions of Religion helpful in studying religion?

Religion is a thorough perspective that records for these inquiries of human presence and considers having confidence in something past the "common".

It was stated in Ninian Smart's Seven Dimensions of Religion (10–21):

1. Experiential/Emotional. There are sure encounters that appear to offer ascent to religion: experiencing common or heavenly drives that create a feeling of dread or wonder, contemplating one passing, having an "extraordinary" vision, feeling united with all of reality, or encountering extremely solid feelings. 2. Social/Institutional. Individuals who have these encounters search out others with comparative encounters and structure bunches for backing. 3. Account/Mythic. In the gathering, individuals pass on their involvement in stories. ...

Question 1

It is true that many religious traditions frequently make “truth- claims” about after life beliefs, nature of universe reality, and moral structure of human condition. Therefore, this essay focuses on three traditions, which have conflicting differences in truths that they claim. These religious traditions include Hinduism, Christianity, and Buddhism. The essay discusses how people in these traditions understand these truths, the differences among these three traditions in this respect, and the similarities that exist alongside these differences. Starting with Christianity religious tradition, it is worth to not that it is among the largest world religions. Christians believe ...

1. Liberalism and Feminist theorist 

Central to the theory and practice of Liberalism is the freedom of individuals to make choices that will result to social outcomes. This particular school of thought believes that “the purpose of society is the advance of freedom, equality, and human happiness” (Auster, 2007, LA reply section). It is important to note though that when one person chooses not to respect the freedom and rights of other people, this violates the concept and therefore could not be considered under Liberalism. The various forms of liberalism: economic, social and political, adopt the central tenet, albeit in different contexts.

Liberalism, ...

People with Disabilities and Their Families

Assisted Suicide Introduction Death is usually considered to be something appalling that everyone should avoid or overcome. However, no matter how modernized our medical technologies are, dying is an unavoidable thing in life. In this regard, there are concerns involving physician assisted suicide that can be depicted as a proceeding wherein the patient is agreeable to end their suffering with the assistance of a physician. Physician assisted kind of suicide or death is a process of prescribing a certain medication to a patient with an intention of ending his or her own life by way of eliminating the extreme pain voluntarily by ...

Introduction

The shared history between America and Mexico can be dated back during the Texas Revolution of 1835-1836, and the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. As a result, several treaties had been signed in culminating differences between the two nations. For example, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Gadsden Purchase comprise some of the agreements made between the two nations. In the 19th century, America claimed Louisiana as part of its territory and was rightfully acquired during the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. These confrontations resulted into conflict as Spain opposed to the America's claim, stipulating that the western boundaries ...

Abstract

This is a lab report that examines an empirical study of the role of caffeine in the human body and impact and reason for continuous consumption of caffeine. The research involves a study of 1060 respondents who are examined in various elements and aspects of the effects of caffeine on them. The research identifies that there is an empirical evidence of an increase in energy levels amongst people who consume coffee. However, this change is not so large when compared to consumers of Rooibos tea. Also, the research indicates that energy levels are not significantly increased by people who take ...

Critical Thinking Paper: ENVI-423-003 Geography of Middle East

Three issues that have served as effective learning supplements in Geography of Middle East class include the following: the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Israel, continuing troubles in Iraq in the post-War on Terror era and the effects of high concentration of funds to Jewish organizations in the United States (US). The foregoing issues provide significant impacts on understanding the nature of Middle Eastern politics better, given the complicated interests of nations therein and their volatile status towards one another, the US and its allies. Key to understanding the complicated nature of Middle Eastern politics is the divisiveness brought ...

Final Assignment: Analysis of Passage from Church, State and Jew in the Middle Ages

The letter written by James II, ruler of the Kingdom of Aragon, referred to an incident referring the loss of a young Christian boy, as reported by his mother, in the city of Saragossa. The Christians dominating the whole of Aragon that time blamed the Jews in Saragossa for the loss of the young boy. The whole incident indicated in the letter written by James II involves somewhat a conspiracy set up by the Christians against the Jews in Aragon. Given that the Christians form the majority of Aragon that time, there is an understanding that they favored any form of ...

Structure

Both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans are similar in terms of proposing a federal government for the United States (US) divided into the executive, legislative and judicial branches. However, both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans differ from one another in terms of power distribution. Greater legislative power is promoted by the Virginia Plan, which plans to delegate executive and judicial appointments to the legislature. Proponents of the New Jersey Plan, however, recommended a more balanced power distribution by enabling the legislature to appoint officials to the executive branch, which in turn would appoint officials to the judiciary. Moreover, both ...

Introduction

This study seeks to provide concise yet comprehensive information on the value of diplomacy in combating terrorism, which is an issue of grave concern to the international community. Diplomacy, in the context of terrorism, posits invaluable virtues for resolving matters between conflicting parties in international relations. The organization of human beings within communities – a phenomenon that traces back to early history, has rendered the use of diplomatic skills and reasoning, given varying community interests that tend to conflict with one another. It is notable to consider that engaging in warfare has become the predominant method for dealing with international affairs ...

Structural Differences

Both the Virginia and the New Jersey Plans advocated for a tripartite branch division of the federal government of the United States (US) – executive, legislative and judicial. However, the Virginia and the New Jersey Plans differed from one another in the foregoing aspect. The Virginia Plan, presenting a more powerful legislative branch, outlined a plan to appoint people in the executive and judicial branches through motions authorized by the legislature. The New Jersey Plan, on the other hand, suggested that the legislature arrange executive appointments and the executive branch select judicial appointments, particularly the Supreme Court justices. The proposed legislative structures ...

Introduction

Ecuador is a democratic nation found in South America. It has neighbors such as Colombia to the north, Peru to the east and south and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The economy of this country is reliant mainly on the exports of bananas, oil, gold and shrimps. The main economic activities of the people of this nation are farming and mining. It is the largest exporter bananas in the world. Most of the shrimps are also exported to major world markets especially in Europe. The country practices presidential system of democracy where the president is the head of state ...

Though depicted as democratic, contemporary societies are from equal in certain respects since there are gender, sexuality, and income-based inequalities that can keep talented workers from being employed or stimulate their creativity as a means of working their way from the ranks. While some types of inequality may prove beneficial, some require revising for society’s sake. The point is that giving a chance for self-fulfillment particularly to poor, albeit talented lower socio-economic groups, women suffering from historically established marginalized social status, and the representatives of sexual minorities has its pros and cons. First and foremost, social equality giving more ...

Consumption and Citizenship as it existed in the U.S. between 1930s and 1970s - Lizabeth Cohen

Introduction

Lizabeth Cohen’s monumental book clears any lingering doubt on the legitimacy of the consumer history. According to Cohen, Consumers’ Republic refers to an economy, politics and culture built on a strong belief that through mass consumption of goods, prosperity and a greater degree of democracy and equality will be achieved. Through her book, Cohen gives an account of the developments in the consumer and the marketplace since the 1930s. She describes the intersection between commercial lives and other various domains in surprising ways. By so ...

[Critical Discourse Analysis of Transcript]

Introduction

Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) is a branch of etymology that looks to see how and why certain writings influence readers and listeners. Through an examination of the syntax, it means to reveal the 'shrouded philosophies' that can affect a peruser or listener's perspective of the world. Investigators have taken a gander at a wide mixed bag of speech and composed writings – political statements, promoting, standards and regulations – trying to exhibit how message makers use second language (wittingly or not) in a manner that could be ideologically huge. A hefty portion of the apparatuses utilized as a part of CDA ...

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Introduction

Food production and consumption are global issues that must not be taken for granted. After all, there is a full understanding of the premise that without mechanisms enabling the proper production and distribution of food, people in different parts of the world will starve to death. Being crucial not only in terms of nutrition but also survival, in its most basic sense, food must undergo production processes that are responsibly undertaken. Ensuring that food is responsibly processed in production does not just ensure the nutrition and survival of people, but also the welfare ...

- Investment analysis of the Emirate Airline - The University - [Instructor’s Name here] - Table of Contents - Financial highlights analyses, 2010-2014 .. 02 - Horizontal analyses 02 - Vertical analyses 04 - SWOT analysis .. 04 - Cash flow analyses, 2010-2014 . 06 - Cash flow statements analyses 06 - Profitability position 08 - Liquidity position 08

Horizontal analyses The four-year revenue growth of Emirates Airlines was 90.4 percent, or an average annual growth of 22.5 percent. This growth performance is moderately high and impressive ...

What led the British to occupy Egypt in 1882? Besides the fact that it was the result of colonial expansion, and the spirit of colonialism was fueled by British imperial hegemony, what benefits did Egypt have financially for England? In this paper, the factors that took place before the British occupation, the actual occupation itself, and its aftermath, will be discussed from the point of view of economic history. Cotton, the American Civil War, an overspending khedive, the Suez canal construction, jockeying Europeans countries, and the cosmopolitan makeup of 19th century Egypt all play a part in the story. In ...

Introduction

Little Miss Sunshine is a shockingly inspiring dull parody that debuted at Sundance Film Festival and was later assigned for four Academy Awards. It recounts the story of a family on an 800-mile street excursion in a broken-down van, going to the Little Miss Sunshine magnificence challenge. It catches how far individuals will go to deny undesirable parts of themselves as well as other people, the expense of such a hindered presence, and the more prominent vitality and quality of incorporating the unsuitable.

Synopsis

Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris' 2006 drama-comedy Little Miss Sunshine apparently delineates the trials of a useless family attempting to get ...

Nurses in advanced roles apply “an expanded range of practical, theoretical, and research-based competencies to phenomena” (Barker, 2009, p.19) within specialized areas of nursing. Advanced roles include nurse practitioner, nurse educator, nurse informaticist, and nurse administrator. Each role is distinct yet all roles share similarities in the areas of clinical practice, primary care, education, administration, and research. This assumption is explored by comparing and contrasting the different roles. A good background on advanced nursing roles assists in situating this student’s own role as family nurse practitioner. Henceforth, it becomes easier to analyze this specific role in terms of ...

History

As indicated by heading research, Alzheimer's illness is the sixth heading reason for death in the United States, and just ailment inside the main ten that can't be cured, eased off, or prevented.(Alzheimer’s Association) In the United States alone, there are in excess of five million individuals experiencing Alzheimer's, and one in eight are senior natives. Medicinal expenses of the illnesses are over $100 billion for every year, making it one of the priciest infections in the United States. (Imouye, 2013) It is the heading reason for dementia on the breakdown of the cerebrum, and reasons issues ...

Introduction

The right for vote was very important for women in all ages, as it proved their significance and made them feel like the worthy members of societies of their countries. There is no doubt as well that not every woman could put all at stakes and choose the path of struggle in 18th or 19th century. These were difficult periods for many countries of the world, and specifically for the USA, when people were fighting for their freedom to express what they think and what they feel. However, some women had courage to put everything at stakes and sacrifice ...

The pull of the flesh or the call of the spirit? - Weighing the impact of the dual forces inherent in Tanizaki Jun’ichirō’s novel The Two Acolytes This paper seeks to take issue with Tanizaki Jun’ichirō’s novel The Two Acolytes vis-a-vis an examination of the dual perspectives embedded within the rubric of the text, in relation to the theme of sexual temptation. While the paper shall attempt to delineate the twin perspectives and responses to the resonant concern of carnality and temptation of the flesh within the novel, it shall simultaneously explore the delineation ...

War of the Worlds: Comparisons between the Novel and Movie (2005) Versions

Introduction

Both H.G. Wells and Steven Spielberg are geniuses in their respective fields proven by their marvels in working on one story – War of the Worlds. Wells, the author of the original novel of War of the Worlds published in 1898, cast his story in an era that is way beyond his own time. The obsession most people during the time War of the Worlds was written on particular phenomena such as the Apocalypse, invasions by forces more powerful than their nation Great Britain and extraterrestrial life-forms helped ...

The judges mainly rely on a various principles when interpreting the acts of parliament. These rules include:

- The literal rule. - The golden rule. - The mischief rule.

The literal rule

It is the cardinal rule of construction (interpretation) of statutes. In this rule, words must be given their ordinary, literal, grammatical meaning. The literal rule is the first rule to be used in establishing the intention of the legislature. In many cases, the courts are normally required to interpret the meaning of a given piece of legislation to enable them apply facts to the cases that come before the judges. As such, the courts have continually developed a wide range of rules of interpretation to assist ...

Introduction: General History of the Second World War

The Second World War has instigated several nations to enter into conflict against one another as they associate themselves into two major factions – the Axis powers led by Germany, Japan and Italy, and the Allied forces led by France, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK). Notably, the Second World War has extended its destructive reach beyond the Western world consisting of Europe and North America towards the Asia-Pacific region, having coincided with the plan of Japan to invade mainland China dating to 1937, then known officially as the Republic of China. ...

Introduction

As described by Dunn (n.d.) in his article “A Short Introduction to The Pyramids of Egypt”, the well known pyramids at Giza in Egypt have been one of the most famous man-made objects for many centuries. Although they are just a few (eight in total) of more than a hundred pyramids that were built in Egypt. Most experts agree that they were built as tombs for their kings and queens, but possibly also were connected with the worship of Ra (or Re) their sun god. That idea apparently stems from the resemblance of the pyramid shape to a mound (the Benben) that ...

Women rights are those rights and privileges that have been accredited for the women and ladies within a society but they do vary from region to region. The issues that are mostly associated with women rights can include but not limited to the right to physical uprightness and independence, the right to elect, the right to be employed, the right for proper education, the right for equal compensation at the work place, the right to own property among many other rights as compared to their male counter parts (Haddad et al, 67). In other places, such rights are entrenched or ...

Introduction

This is my topic of preference due to its repugnant aftermaths to the society. It also affects all and sundry members of the society either directly or remotely. I also consider one of the fast spreading evil in the co temporal times and largely grown and evolved into one of the greatest social ills that, plagues the moral fabric of mankind’s social tendencies. Bellow is an all inclusive common sense assumptions that dictate the societal perception on prostitution.

Causes of prostitution

Among the assumptions’ that dictate conventional perception on prostitution are that, prostitution is caused by a number of factors such as ...

Explain how health inequalities may be understood as inequalities that require structural level explanations.

Inequalities in health are deplored in modern democratic nations and equal opportunities are extolled in principle, if not in practice. The legacy of racism and economic inequality can be rooted in history and is still permeating in the status quo. Inequalities in health status, disease occurrence and mortality are shaped by accumulated wealth, material circumstances, environmental quality, nutrition and a wide range of personal behaviours, genetic inheritance and health services (Bhopal, 2006). Within multiethnic societies, European-origin White populations are characterized by being richer, more powerful and enjoying better material circumstances, environment quality, and health services than non-White ethnic-minority populations. ...

Introduction

In trying to understand the conditions that preceded the formation of government, philosophers and thinkers during the age of enlightenment hypothesized that there existed a period before the formation of the social contract. This period is referred to as the state of nature. It was argued that the chaos experienced informed on the people sacrificing some of their freedoms and putting authority on a different entity, typically representing the government thereby leading to the emergence of the state of society. To achieve the essential element of order and to forestall the adverse effect of the state of nature, it is theorized ...

Introduction

The Anglo-Americans and the Russians seem to be moving to attain the same goal – to hold in their hands the destinies and fate of half of the world (Alexis de Tocqueville). Many people begin their Cold War history with Tocqueville’s prophecy made about events that would take place over a century later. Like many forecasts Tocqueville made his by his projections of the past and the present and how they would meld into the future. It must be noted that at this time all Russia and the United States had going for them was continents that were rich in ...

It’s Contestations in Contemporary Organizations

The Notion of Corporate Social Responsibility and It’s Contestations in Contemporary Organizations Every action or business operation of an organization is in some way related to social factors. As such, it is unavoidable for a company to lay sincere focus towards being a responsible and active corporate citizen. In order to thrive under this social dependence, corporations need to collaborate with scientists, activists and thought leaders to make Environmental Justice economically feasible. While corporate social responsibility was once considered to be philanthropic activities that could only be afforded by corporate giants, the view of the business community has changed ...

Introduction

Down syndrome also referred to as trisomy 21 is a genetic abnormality that is associated with a chromosomal condition characterized by the availability of a third chromosome 21 copy either in part or fully . The disorder is usually manifested by slow cognitive capabilities, slight to moderate intellectual debility, hypotonia in infancy and weak muscle tenor. . Physical characteristics encompass distinctive facial characteristics such as a flat facial outline, eyes slanting upwards, macroglossia, epicanthic eyelids, flat nasal bridge, small limbs, petite body frame, palmer crease, microgenia and smaller heads compared to the body frame . The slow cognitive capabilities are usually manifested by a major delay ...

Abstract

This analysis provides environmental scan for 2 companies that operate in 2 different industries. These companies are Southwest Airlines and Apple Inc. Both of these Companies have had their success in reacting quickly to the evolving business environments around them. The Apples main competency revolves around knack for innovation in technology whereas Southwest’s model is essentially comparatively simplistic in nature and in addition functions as low cost leader in the industry it belongs. Albeit the 2 Companies possess totally different strategies, every strategy is actually designed for the environment where they operate and furthermore is successful relative to ...

Introduction

In this paper, I would like to introduce Sarah, a 15-year-old girl, mid-adolescent, 9th grader, who seems to have a rather normal life on the surface, but is definitely in need of help if one examines closely. One of the attributes that is alarming is that she is extremely school phobic, which is perhaps understandable for a first grader, but unusual and wrong for a somewhat grown-up 9th grader. Sarah is a high school girl studying in a co-ed high school in her town. She had to take a remedial course because of her struggles with school work. She has a distant dream of going to ...

Introduction

The use of marijuana as a drug or a form of medical treatment in the rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of disorders has long been a controversial topic. Some countries in the continent of Europe have already accepted the researched fact that marijuana, either for medical or leisure purposes, does not pose any real and direct threat towards the person using it. Majority of the countries in other continents, on the other hand, still have not accepted the idea. Policies regarding the use of marijuana for medical purposes vary from one state to another. It is therefore important to know the ...

- Introduction The 9/11 terrorist attacks by the al-Qaida on American soil brought out the weakness of the Government’s fight against terrorism and resulted in a shift, in the major paradigm shift in the counterterrorism tactics and policies. Initially America had played a very passive role in the war against terrorism because the government never thought that terrorism would affect America (Adams, Nordhaus and Shellenberger). In other words, America, being a super power, felt indisposed and safe from any terrorism. “In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, President George W. Bush declared a global war on terror and initiated a series of ...

Introduction

Justice John Marshal, the 4th chief justice in the United States court opinions was crucial in laying the basis for the American constitutional law. His court opinions made the United States Supreme Court a coequal branch of the government along with executive and legislative branches. He is regarded as a longest serving chief justice. He actually dominated the US court for more than three decades. His significant role in developing the American legal system cannot in fact be underestimated. Most remarkably, Justice Marshall reinforced the leading principle that the American federal courts are compelled to employ judicial review through disregarding ...

The U.S. Political System The United States of America’s political system is based on the Constitution which was written in 1787. The federal constitutional republic currently consists of 50 states. The core value that the Founders wanted to promote through the constitution was the prevention of the monopoly of power by a party or an individual. Comprising a Preamble, followed by 7 Articles and, presently, 27 Amendments, the Constitution is the premise on which the country’s federal government is based. The US political system is complex as it strives to ensure that the balanced distribution of power and ...

Introduction

For all practicable approaches, Western authorship conceives with the Iliad. The Epic of Gilgamesh while at least 1,000 decades older, exist neither as distinguished nor as arrogant as Homer’s act. We moderate conduct advertisements adapt “Achilles’ backslider,” Trojan horse,” or “The brave that bumped a billion battleship,” all with compulsions in the Iliad for the myth duration on which it exist based, adjacently 3,000 centuries consequent the poem continued composed. Along with at least in articles of the allotment of clones to dwell from antiquity, the poems of Homer are accompaniment odd to the Bible in preeminence. ...

Introduction

“That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.” - Christopher Hitchens Such brazen remark would seem highly provocative at first instance, as it tackles a particularly sensitive component of epistemology – evidence. There are numerous debates surrounding the study of evidence, being undoubtedly controversial due to the contentious definition of knowledge. Nevertheless, it does not mean to say that the subject matter does not render any possible resolutions, albeit the debate will carry on as various schools of thought hold different stands on knowledge. This study will ...

Television can be and has always been a powerful tool for social change. It provides a channel for the transfer of ideas and also acts as a source of entertainment. Politics and religion have been advanced quite successfully through the use of television and as technological advancements are made, so does television advance, with the developments now on 3D television and intelligent televisions, which offer the highest quality of viewer experience. Television is used for a wide range of purposes, from educative to informative. It however continues to be a source of entertainment for millions of viewers worldwide and offers an array of selection ...

Cuba and Venezuelan Socialism in 21st century

[12 November 2012]

The world has witnessed various revolutions over the years. An activity or a movement, which results into fundamental changes in social, economic and political situations, can be termed as a revolution. There are numerous revolutions, which have either failed or succeeded in achieving the intended objectives to initiators and generations thereafter. 20th century is one of the most influential centuries in human history when there were numerous revolutions. One such revolution which took place was in the form of the rise of Socialism which first came into effect in Russia after the Czar of Russia was overthrown ...