Essays on Friends And Family

Introduction

Ethics, in any organization are very important because it provides workers with guidelines on how they should behave in the workplace and with one another. Thereby, building trust amongst the workers, which will cause them to work efficiently and generate profits. However, when it comes to the law enforcements the issue becomes dire because it involves the safety and security of people in the community. Therefore, it is very important for the law enforcement in the country to have ethics. This is because the good conduct from the law enforcement officers brings about interaction with the community, thereby, enhancing ...

APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN SUBJECTS

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Thesis

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Jane Doe

The following two peer-reviewed articles present studies that have been done by scholars, which reinforces the challenges of diagnosing mood disorders. Often times, mood is so intricately connected to the various mental illnesses that determining whether one is struggling as a result of mental disorder or mood disorder becomes a point of contention for the medical professions specializing in this area of treatment. Mood is an aspect of daily life that can often make diagnosis of mood disorders incredibly tricky. The first article titled, “Mood self-assessment in bipolar disorder: a comparison between patients in mania, depression, and euthymia” examines ...

Abstract

Michael Zehaf-Bibeau is a lone attacker who launched a terrorist attack in Canada in 2014. Zehaf-Bibeau is believed to have been experiencing mental issues as well as a drug problem. Several years after his conversion into the Islamic religion, Zehaf-Bibeau became radicalized and started finding ways through which he could join other foreign fighters in Syria. The Canadian government had placed strict regulations at its border which led to the invalidation of his passport, an act which is believed to have provoked him. Following his displeasure with Canada's new foreign policy to deploy its soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan ...

Background to Interview and Interviewee

One of the most threatening challenges the healthcare industry faces today is that of providing treatment to terminal diseases. When the disease or the health condition is further associated with a sense of taboo, the provision of healthcare services and addressing the health issue becomes furthermore difficult . HIV/AIDS is one such healthcare evil which is spreading rapidly and alarmingly throughout the global society as more and more people are being tested positive for the condition. This presentation focuses on the healthcare service providers who are engaged in the field of providing treatment to patients suffering from HIV/AIDS. The objective ...

Violence becomes a part of our lives insensibly and many people do not even know that it is present in their lives until it captures them fully. Therefore, it is necessary to catch and eliminate even the slightest signs of violence in order to avoid being late.

Warning Signs of Intimate Partner Abuse and Violence

Isolation from Friends and Family The majority of tyrants do not acknowledge that they use you, even if deeply inside they understand that your loved ones would never approve such an attitude to you. He is really afraid that someone of them will turn your attention to his actions, so he tries ...

Introduction

Socrates is considered one of the greatest philosophers in the history of Western Europe. Virtually every person that goes through the education system must come across his name, his works, or his demise story. Greek official had previously put Socrates in jail for the charges of ‘corrupting the mind' of the Athens' youth. In the eyes of the wealthy and the influential, Socrates was making a fool of them by empowering the young people with new information about the society and its leadership among other things. When put to jail, he was scheduled for death in a few days, ...

A1: After reflecting, I feel as though I have been most fulfilled when spending unimpeded time with friends and family. This is where my life’s joy really lies. I spend time with friends and family, often worrying about other things, like school, work, or the future, and this is not what I consider to by quality time. There are instances, however, when I am able to spend time with them without worrying about anything and I leave these situations feeling happy, peaceful, and as if I have really lived and enjoyed my life. A2: I value many things. ...

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According to the American Psychological Association (APA), around 40 to 50 percent of marriages in the United States end up in divorce. Worse, subsequent marriages have higher rates for divorce (APA). There is no doubt that this process of separation has been common, not just in the United States, but in other Western cultures where it has been legalized. Personally, I know many married couples who choose to divorce, from my circle of friends and family, and I have seen how it impacted the lives of the couple’s children. This is why I find this topic ...

The addiction simulation exercise using ice cubes as the drug of choice has become a truly revealing experience showing how easy it is to become addicted and how hard it can become to keep leading a normal life, meeting with friends and family, studying and doing any other activity during addiction. This exercise showed how easy it is to lose connection with the reality during addiction that makes a person view everything from the perspective of addiction. However, indeed, this exercise could not demonstrate the hardships people can experience when trying to break free from the addiction, since I ...

Throughout the years, the world has advanced more through the usage of technology and the benefits it brings. In the beginning, there were only desktop computers that could do a limited amount of work, and now they have been transformed in portable tablets, laptops, and even phones. With this much portability on technology, it was certain that certain websites dedicated to keeping in touch with people were invented. The first successful social media website that was around during the early days of the internet was Myspace. Just like the social media websites today, a person could update their page ...

With the advent of technology in our lives, the world has become small and simpler. Communication is the key to human existence. Every person has the need and desire to be social and have people around. The invention of mobile phone has made connecting with friends and family so facile. In addition to this, conversion of phones to smart phones have made social networking reach fingertips thereby reducing the distance virtually. Facebook, twitter, skype and watsapp are all applications that allows one to make thousands of friends and connect with them anytime and anywhere. But, have these high tech ...

Abstract

Social media is changing the world marketing in various ways. Companies are using the social network to reach a broad range of customers. This paper defines social media and social marketing terminologies. Social media is any online platform where people can connect with friends, share pictures, photos, and messages either openly or through private messages. Social media marketing involves creating web traffic or attention on the social media platforms. In this regard, the traditional approach to marketing has since become less efficient. More people trust information shared on the social media just as they would to a word of ...

Lean Person

Introduction Being a student is perfect Life is boiling, bubbling in a full scale. Oh, if there were less work, how student’s life would pleasant! But the student – is a responsible person, who tries doing everything in time and with appropriate accuracy. Seminars, lectures, sessions, work, free time, meetings with friends, homework - for all this you need to find the time, and still do not pick up any "tails", debt, and other delights of student life. When you do not have time you stop feeling free, happy and carefree. Learning has never been easy. Especially now, when ...

It is estimated that one out of every five deaths in America is thought to be associated with the use of tobacco and smoking is believed to be the leading cause of premature death in this country (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2014). Aside from the emotional trauma, the monetary cost for the years between 2009 and 2012 are believed to be between $289 billion and $332.5 billion which include figures for lost productivity of workers in addition to expenses for medical care. Smoking, drinking alcohol, and the inappropriate use of legal and illegal drugs impacts society ...

Methodology

Data collection The best data collection tool to use interviews. The interviews were semi-structured to ensure that respondents do not deviate from the research topic. In addition, a semi-structured interview would permit fresh ideas to be brought up during the interview process due to what is said by the interviewee in an attempt to comprehend the respondent more (Phillips & Stawarski, 2008 pp. 26-34). A small sample of not more than ten participants was the best for this type of research. Due to the time factor, interviews were to be conducted once. The focus group for the research is all ...

Transnationalism is defined as a phenomenon where there is high interconnectivity among people, which in turn undermines the economic and social significance of physical boundaries. Transnationalism happens in various ways such as economic, political and cultural boundaries. This paper focuses on the socio-cultural concept of transnationalism. Socio-cultural transnationalism widely covers cultural exchange of ideas and meanings. Such socio-cultural exchanges happen when people visit other countries. Sometimes non-immigrants visit their friends and family living in the receiving country. There are, however, increasing correspondence of other agents such as emails, telephone calls, text messaging, and online chat sessions. According to Iris-Aya ( ...

PRIORITY STRESSOR

I chose poor dieting as a priority stressor I would like to change. I am aware of the existence of a direct relationship between dieting, exercise and the body’s level of risk for disability and diseases. That is, my poor eating behavior would be the primary cause of ill health. Presently, my diet mainly involves an indulging in fast foods and processed products. Items that make such a menu include French fries, sausages, burgers, and pies. Therefore, I need to reduce my intake of such products to reduce my risk of developing coronary heart disease and obesity.

RATIONALE

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Numerous local factors influence my everyday life. These include my work, my friends, family, music, entertainment, the places I visit, school, social media, and the internet. This is mainly because these are factors that I surround myself with every day. In addition, these factors greatly relate to my social circle as well as my culture (Emling, 2006). For example, when it comes to friends and family they greatly influence the activities I engage in. They also influence the places I visit.

For example, my friends and I love to visit shopping malls as a source of entertainment. This has ...

Narcissistic Personality Disorder, like other personality disorders, is a mental health condition in which people have behaviors and traits that are distressing to themselves and others; the disorder interferes with other areas of their lives such as school, work, and relationships. Narcissistic Personality Disorder specifically is more than just self-love. The name of the disorder comes from the Greek myth about Narcissus, in which the young man Narcissus sees his reflection in a pool of water and falls in love with it to the point that he cannot tear his gaze away; he wastes away and dies. Although this is not ...

Executive Summary

The purpose of this research is to try and examine factors that influence business performance of SMEs. The aim of this study is to give the seeing on how individuals ought to begin their business by taking an evaluation at all the elements affecting business performance. Thus help to lessen the danger of disappointment and expand possibilities of success. The study inspected eight variables that impact the SMEs business achievement. These components are SMEs trademark, administration and expertise, items and administrations. (SMEs) Is acknowledged internationally as an apparatus for enabling the citizenry and economic development. It has been connected ...

Introduction

Today many people consider establishing their businesses with the aim of increasing their income streams. However, it is imperative that prospective entrepreneurs have knowledge on the types of business units prescribed by law. This understanding enables them understand the risks associated with particular business units and the capital requirement involved. After deciding the type of business to invest in, entrepreneurs must consider the sources of finance available to them, and the type of accounting skills necessary for running of the venture. Hence, this report analyzes different forms of business units, types of accounting skills, and sources of finance available ...

Personal thinking styles

As portrayed by my personal Life Style Inventory, my primary thinking style and back-up thinking styles were constructive styles (11, 12, 1 & 2 o’clock) and passive styles (3,4,5 & 6 o’clock ) respectively. My primary thinking styles are represented by the constructive styles in my LSI Styles profile. These thinking styles have a percentile above 75%, showing that the styles in this range highly describe my thinking style. One my primary thinking styles is humanistic-encouraging. I’m very accepting of people for who they are. Apart from this, I have accepted myself for the person I ...

Summary

This paper will clearly show the connection between personal responsibility and college success. It will discuss the requirements and strategies that need to be followed in order to succeed in college life as well as maintain a better life in other schedules. This involves balancing responsibilities at work and maintaining effective relations with family members. It brings out the positive aspects acquired in college life that help to shape the livelihood of people in the society. Issues like proper time management, help in shaping the life of a human being and make them responsible people.

Personal Responsibility and College Success

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Abstract

IT addiction is the dependency on technology that is currently extremely prevalent in the society. Smartphones are now a major part of our life and have a major role to play in the onslaught of IT addiction. With Smartphone enabled social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat, many young people find themselves, more on their smartphones. Smartphones have revolutionized how people interact and socialize and simultaneously has posed serious health and socio-cultural hazards. The use and dependency of Smartphone have gone to the level of addiction. ...

My friend is male, in his early 30s and sells real estate properties and life insurance plans for a living. He plans to buy a new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.He first thought of buying a new car because his old car is no longer gas efficient, it is hard to find a shop that will fix it, and the air conditioner is constantly busted. His current ideal state is to have a new car that will be more gas efficient and will be easier to maintain. He also said that he will not have to worry about future damages which may happen anytime to ...

The Bhagavad Gita, translated into “Song of the Divine One,” and also sometimes called, “Love Song to God,” is an ancient Sanskrit text. Passed on from the Mahabharata, it consists of a lengthy 700 versus spoken primarily by Krishna, attempting to explain the meaning of life to Arjuna. According to the text, which could also be referred to as a poem, the meaning of life is to find enlightenment, ultimate knowledge of the universe, and inner peace. The poem seeks to pass on the understanding that God is infinite. All beings and things are essential to his energy, and once one ...

The process of generating an action plan based on my values, awareness, goal-setting, reflection, and plan for my individual development in the context of my education, career, self- improvement, or relationship stimulates me. I have always been a creative and resilient individual that stays with a plan of action until I achieve my desired objective. My ability to tolerate stress normally makes me very resourceful in solving both challenging and new problems, but I am easily bored by the routine. The process of creating my personal development plan (PDP) started with numerous individual evaluations that helped me recognize who I am ...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Q1: I am not particularly anxious at the prospect of my own death. Though I do not tend to be especially brave in situations that call for it, I am not overwhelmed with the idea that my death is about to happen at any second. I do think about it sometimes, and it does cause confusing feelings. However, the anxiety that I feel does not hinder my day-to-day life. I believe I experience a normal level of anxiety, given the subject. A statement that was particularly stressful for me to consider was about my experience with friends and family dying ...

The process of generating an action plan based on my values, awareness, goal-setting, reflection, and plan for my individual development in the context of my education, career, self- improvement, or relationship stimulates me. I have always been a creative and resilient individual that stays with a plan of action until I achieve my desired objective. My ability to tolerate stress normally makes me very resourceful in solving both challenging and new problems, but I am easily bored by the routine. The process of creating my personal development plan (PDP) started with numerous individual evaluations that helped me recognize who I am ...

Computers are convenient devices that have become equipment from daily use. They have become an integral part of our lives allowing us to work faster from different locations, keep in contact with friends and family, and follow the business investments and also for entertainment purposes. People can now find any information they need from the internet using computers making it easier to learn what’s happening in the world beyond. However, due to their convenience and easy accessibility, people have ended up becoming too reliant on them. We have become too dependent on computers for answers and social ...

Reflections on Cliffton’s Strengths Finder Assessment

According to the Clifton strengths finders, my signature themes are wooed under the influencing domain, relator and adaptability under the relationship-building domain and strategic and context under the strategic thinking domain (Rath & Conchie, 2008). My strengths are in relationship building and strategic thinking while my weakness is in executing. I have been able to employ my strengths in enhancing the four basic themes of trust, compassion, stability and hope that all followers need (Rath & Conchie, 2008). As a leader with strong relationship building skills, I am able to create teams that can work together successfully. Leaders with relationship building skills ...

Integrity

Introduction Warren Buffet, who is the Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, stated "In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first one, the other two will kill you" (Anderson 2012). Indeed, integrity is that special virtue of one's character that makes a person trustworthy to others. Integrity is the very foundation of principles and values that form the core of a person. Integrity means adherence to moral and ethical principles and the path of honesty. Integrity is extremely valuable and has become a rarity in the present ...

- Introduction End-of-life care is important for patients with advanced cancer. It entails palliative care, and friendly discussions with care givers and loved ones. This study will compare cancer patients who receive palliative care and those who do not receive end-of-life care in their last days I. Patients who receive end-of-life care live better compared to those who do not receive palliative care. From this source, profound information was gathered about cancer and ways to manage it in all stages. Physicians posit that cancer is a dreadful that requires great intervention. Notably, despite advanced medication and early treatment, the ...

- Introduction: Crisis Theory and Intervention Society is not a place without problems. In fact, it is a place with a lot of it. There are a lot of categories of problems that exist and perhaps the most common forms of problem are economic, political, health-related, and social in nature. The objective of this paper is to discuss a case of Crisis Theory and Intervention, particularly the case of Ken, a 20 year old college student studying at the University of Southern California, who is showing continuously increasing signs of anxiety and depression after being exposed to a traumatic criminal activity, that is the murder ...

Happy together. It is a gift

One is destined to meet people through life and many a times one comes across a dear friend suddenly during a particular situation in life when one least expects to have any help. This happened with me, and I found that just when I was at my lowest and suffering from a prolonged bout of illness. Those were depressive days when I would lie weakly on my bed and wonder what was the purpose of my life? Why did my parents give birth to me? In fact, I had prolonged discussions with my father and asked him why he had brought me into ...

1) What are some of the most significant challenges you have faced to succeed as a student? – In my work as a student, I have had to face many challenges, but none more so than finding a way of balancing work, school and my personal life. I work as part of the management support team at Verizon Wireless, which is a very fast-paced job environment that is very demanding and rigorous. A significant part of my job is dealing with escalated customers, which can add even more stress and frustration to my current responsibilities, which also include overseeing my own team and ...

Business

Restatement of Problem The topic of consumer buying behavior has researched by a number of scholars, and each one of them has illustrated what are the possible factors that influence or guide consumer behavior. Therefore, when organizations plan their strategies to ‘guide’ consumers, they do so by studying these factors and using them to design and market their products or services. This involves the participation of all stakeholders in the planning and strategizing process. The stakeholders could include the design team, the production team, finance, marketing, purchase and stores to name a few, and it is the collective effort of ...

Assignment 5

Communication Styles Assignment 5 Communication Styles Communication is an important factor in the societies and cultures across the world. It depicts various situations in the cultures and societies and promotes understanding of the elemental factors in society through passage of information. As such, it is important for individuals in the organizations to cultivate and sustain significant systems and methods of communicating in order to promote the influence and understanding in the society (Solomon, 2009, p. 34). Effective and efficient communication techniques in the cultures promote good relations with the individuals in the society by enhancing appropriate ...

UC Application #2

Irrespective of what the scriptures prescribed, making judgments seems so common to many of us. Would you judge a person based preference to solitude instead of other people’s company? Perhaps you may claim that would not, but that is exactly what happens often in today’s world. Some people cannot comprehend, much less appreciate, that silence, meditation, and reflection can be just as invigorating, if not more, as the party or social gathering of loud screams and voices. In an age where extroverts are extolled for their vibrancy and affable character, introverts tend to receive the well-known short ...

Introduction

The twenty first century has been the era of globalization based on the integration of economies and amalgamation of diverse cultures. The biggest tool of globalization has been the technological advancements that have led to rising ease in the access of information for people all over the globe. Amongst all the technologies, the advent of internet has been the most critical tool that has affected the entire global population; there has been a complete transformation in the lives and behaviors of the individuals especially in the way people interact with one another. Until last decade, there was a clear distinction between ...

Introduction

The term ethical intelligence has been coined by the American ethicist Bruce Weinstein, who in his book "Five Principles for Untangling Your Toughest Problems at Work and Beyond", describes the five principles of ethical intelligence that determine the level of one's success in his job, how strong his relationship is with his friends and family, and what he feels about himself. The five principles of ethical intelligence identified by Bruce Weinstein include 1) Do Not Harm, 2) Make Things Better, 3) Respect Others, 4) Be Fair, and 5) Be Loving (Weinstein, 2011, p. 6). According to Bruce, a society or culture ...

With America as an ongoing melting pot of the world, the various languages that develop here are also always evolving. There are many different languages. As a result of the various cultures and even various types of media, language are also evolving. English is exemplary for this evolution. Many different types of English have developed over time. Some of the most prominent forms that I use in my life are proper English, English for friends and family, and English for texting and social media. Each one is used for different interactions, to convey separate relationships and attachments. They each carry ...

Introduction: What are Social Networking Sites?

Before moving into the actual description of social networking sites, perhaps into would be wise to explain what exactly social networking sites are. In simple terms, social networking sites refer to websites that essentially provide a virtual community particularly for individual’s interested in a similar subject or subjects. A social networking site also provides a platform for people to hang out together, interact, share ideas and opinions and update each other about their on goings. A social networking site can be compared to a virtual clubhouse where when one becomes a member and later creates an official profile, one has the ability to ...

Mobile phones are arguably one of the most promising inventions of the 21st century. Today, mobile phones are developed to levels where they can facilitate various means of communication including text messages, voce calls, video calling, call conferencing, connecting to the internet, image sharing, information processing and sharing, and social networking. Initially, my reason for acquiring a mobile phone was to keep in touch with family, friends, and beloved ones. However, this primary reason developed many reasons for me to use a cell phone including acting as a personal assistance. Since I acquired a mobile phone, my life has drastically changed. I am ...

A relationship can be defined as a connection between two people, either through blood, kinship, marriage or by sexual involvement. In this paper, the relationships discussed are those of a romantic or sexual nature. As the world becomes a global village, the differences among people have blurred away, and similarities have become a bonding factor. For this reason, relationships have sprouted between people of different races, ethnic groups and cultures; there are referred to as interracial relationships. In the past, the word interracial meant people with different skin color living in the same country. It also meant people with different cultures and ...

Many schools of thought have been debating over several centuries as to what exactly it means to be a good person. Philosophers have also given many answers over the years about their general description of a good person. Many varying responses have been issued to give satisfactory definitions. While others state that it is respecting the law of the land; others argue it is dedicating their lives to helping others, while others believe being good is dictated by being religious. This paper will use the characters and events from the book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseni as well as other ...

Implications of the Internet

have positive or negative implications for interpersonal relationships in our society? While the internet can be an extremely useful tool in which people can it for just about anything, it does have both negative and positive implications, especially when it comes to interpersonal relationships within our society. While some may argue that the internet has increased the ability for people to communicate, others argue that it just doesn’t compare to good ‘ole fashioned, face to face conversation. According to one research study on the subject performed in the mid-1990s, “reports concluded that Internet use led ...

Alcoholism has adverse effects on the health of individuals. Furthermore, too much consumption of alcohol can result in individuals getting a number of disorders. In most cases individuals who have problems with their mental health tend to end up having alcohol related problems because of their persistent abuse of drugs and especially alcohol. As such, individuals in this state are likely to suffer from co-occurring disorders. Therefore, there are certain steps that an individual can undergo to obtain the necessary treatment. This mainly includes support from friends and family members and this can only be possible when an individual can ...

ECON 30423

Economic Implication of the Black Plague Abstract Britain and Europe, during the early ages were economically strong. With the growth of industries, job opportunities rose and there were jobs for all people in that region. However, this was short-lived as the Black Plague caused considerable damage to lives and economy. The Black Plague almost wiped out the whole of civilization and this period was one of the darkest periods in Europe’s history. Keywords: Black Plague, Europe, labor, environment, upheaval, industry

ECONOMIC IMPLICATION OF THE BLACK PLAGUE

Abstract “The plague had large scale social and economic effects, many of which are ...

The use of social media has significantly increased with the last decade. This is as a result of both increased internet connectivity and numerous platforms for people to engage each other, at least online. Technological advancements in the area of information technology has led to the creation of Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, BBM, Instagram and Kik among others social media platform. It has also made it possible for millions of people to access and afford to purchase smartphones, iPhones and laptops for which makes communication easier and more convenient. This is a positive development as it has significantly reduced the cost and ...

Technology is the resolute application of information in the production, design and use of goods and services and in the composition of human undertakings. Today almost everyone has a Tablet PC, laptop, IPods and the latest cell phones. Gaming, social networking, business activities and the style of doing everything has been altered with the developments in technology. Technology has led to many positive innovations that guarantee convenience. As a result, people have become lazy because getting and doing things has become easy. Think of the days when technology did not exist and human life was restricted because of lack of technological ...

INTRODUCTION

The form of writings that Kant writes do not portray full explanation on the subject of discussion in a clear straight forward way. In this particular writing-The Foundation of the Metaphysics of Morals, Kant fails to explain the significant and major differences in his personal claims. The subject of this article has not been assigned a clear distinction between empirical and a priori knowledge of the same (R. J. 1994). In place of famous and ancient philosophers, Kant uses principle of charity to win people’s general perception about ethics hence the method of interpretation can be described as very weak. ...

Business Proposal

Overview of the business concept There are cases and situations that you are in town feeling very hungry. The restaurants that are around you do not serve your favorite meal, but the restaurant that does serve it does not have a delivery service. Why not call Make My Day Delivery Company. This is a company that works independently from all restaurants and will bring you the food or meal you would like to have wherever you are. The restrictions of the delivery are edibles alone therefore it does not deliver parcels and goods other than food, drinks and beverages. ...

Technology is the resolute application of information in the production, design and use of goods and services and in the composition of human undertakings. Today it is almost like every person has a Tablet PC, laptop, IPods and the latest cell phones .Gaming, social networking, business activities and the style of everything has altered with the developments in technology. Technology has led to many positive innovations but through those innovations, people have become lazy because getting and doing things have been easy. Think of those days where technology did not exist and human life was restricted because of lack of ...

The search for love and a soul mate has been taken online with the advent of online dating. Today sites like PerfectMatch.com, e-harmony and Chemistry.com have emerged to take advantage of this ever increasing need for love and the fact that more people today have access to the internet either through a personal computer or a mobile phone. The main question however is, does online dating work? There is an overwhelming amount of evidence that shows that for most people it does not work and that conventional dating works better than online dating. Online dating is characterized by a site which allows ...

John Cassavetes is the father of independent film industry and has, doubtlessly, influenced many independent and Hollywood filmmakers and actors. Many film critics and authors, actors, cinema producers and directors in both the independent film industry and Hollywood have referred to John Cassavetes as the father of the independent cinema. His style of film making, considered by many of his lovers and critics alike as simplistic yet influential, was exceptional in its own right. There is no doubt that John Cassavetes had a passion for acting and film production, and not even lack of professional actors or money would deter ...

Western, Arab and Indian

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Marriage practices in three cultures: Western, Arab and Indian

The concept of ‘marriage’ indicates the social, physical and spiritual union between two people. It happens to be a universal custom that plays a vital role in social expansion, through the formation of new families. One of the oldest practices in human history, marriage is treated as a cause for celebration in every part of the globe and is a rite of passage experienced by most people in spite of their diverse customs and lifestyles. In terms of the wedding ceremony, each culture and country possesses its own unique style ...

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a psychological concept that details a series of five innate things the human psyche needs in order to be fulfilled. These needs are organized in a step-by-step fashion, in order from most to least important; the goal is to determine how a human’s development and motivation grows, depending on what he needs. This framework can be used to explain or elucidate upon a number of interactions between human beings, and even characters in films. The 2008 children’s film Kung Fu Panda, for example, demonstrates all of these needs in great detail. First and foremost, there ...

ABSTRACT

PTSD is a relative new diagnostic term for an old problem. Soldiers returning from home from military service need time and help to readjust to civilian life. This is especially true for soldiars who served in a war zone and for the 23% of women soldiers who may not have seen combat, but were subject to sexual abuse and rape in the military. Some of these women are diagnosed with Military Sexual Trauma or MST. They may recover from this or they may go on to develop full PTSD. Some people are more susceptible to PTSD than others are. Of course ...