Essays on Odds

“If it has ‘science’ in its name, it ain’t (Minnick).” Those words were said to this writer by the smartest person he ever knew personally, a man with PhDs in Mathematics and Physics, a true scientist. He went on to explain that science, if it is science, can be reduced to mathematics and then can predict. “Science can generate electricity or flatten cities,” he said. The problem, of course, is that whenever one deals with the “soft sciences,” political science or economics (the dismal science) or sociology or history or any of the disciplines that are housed in ...

Abstract

Wayne Bertram Williams was an American national living in Atlanta, Georgia was who was suspected of killing two men as well as 28 to 30 other murders in the city. Many of the bodies he is suspected of killing were dumped by the roadside. The killer was meticulous and did not leave any evidence but for some fibers on the bodies of the victims. Wayne Bertram Williams was arrested on the James Jackson Parkway Bridge of the Chattahoochee River where the bodies were being dumped after the police heard a splash in the river. The prosecution of Wayne Bertram ...

Introduction

Changing a mindset is extremely difficult, especially for a person who is juggling all of the commitments of a busy life—a full-time job, family obligations, showing up for social occasions, and the like. It seems to be simple human nature to go along in life making incremental changes, but never really examining the underlying assumptions that our days are based upon. Entrepreneurs may have certain character attributes that give them the capacity to distance themselves from the urgent—what to wear, who to hire, how to soothe the boss—to focus on the truly important—what is meaningful, ...

‘Oedipus the King’ was written by the Greek playwright Sophocles. Though a tragedy, like many from the Greek classics, it is laden with meaning that finds relevance even today in the modern world. The story contains a riddle about a murder and how it politically affects the state. The story, in a few words, is about the downfall of a brave warrior. This theme recurs in all cultures and can be found in almost any literature in the world. Since the theme is universal, folk cultures are replete with ballads to depict such tales. With the development of literature, ...

. This essay on Orwell’s work in question will seek to examine the striking theme of guilt and shame as depicted by the author in his writing, as well as the painful, contradictory nature of his own feelings versus actions. Orwell, at the time of writing, was a British policeman in the country of Burma in south east Asia dominated by the rule of the British Empire, and here begins the first contradiction given his subsequent reputation as a crusader against such a political system. The essay will examine three aspects of the essay in relation to guilt and ...

Introduction

The Left Hand of Darkness (1969) and The Dispossessed (1974) are useful resources that demonstrate the utopian models and breaking of limits by individuals. The paper aims at identifying the concepts of individuality in the settings of radically different individuals in the society. It demonstrates the differences in culture and interactions that exist between racially different individuals as well as their similarities. Both texts are utopian in that they give a critical review of the powerful ideologies that exist between human, environments, politics among others. The essay focuses on two characters that help in pushing the plot forward as ...

A Generation of Slackers? Not So Much?

Catherine Rampell’s essay, “A Generation of Slackers? Not So Much?” dissects the reasons why older generations, such as Generation X and the Baby Boomers are convinced Generation Y, otherwise known as Millennials, are lazy. She give examples of said laziness based on differences in work ethic, education, and technology’s influence on each generation going so far as to admit some Millennials believe generations before them have stronger work either. However, her objective throughout the piece is to prove that Millennials, despite their views of older generations or themselves, are hardworking and attempt to be productive. Rampell begins ...

A company that I think might be successful following a production orientation is McDonalds. The production oriented approach holds that all that a company makes is the focal point of attention by the managers (Blythe, 2014). Production orientation at McDonalds ignores the diversity of the needs by customers and generalizes them to one goal of producing a quality brand. McDonalds is the largest chain of Hamburger fast food restaurants. McDonalds has more than 36,500 outlets in countries (McDonalds Official Website). The production orientation is upheld since the foodstuffs offered at McDonalds are basically similar in all countries of ...

Literature

Obesity is a major problem both in the US and worldwide. Using the biopsychosocial model, describe how the relationships between each of the concepts in the model contribute to making it more difficult for someone who is obese to lose weight. In your response, you must discuss all six possible directions in the model. [6%] The biological concept. The approach states that there are pathogens, including the germs and the toxins that takes an active part in precipitating illness and thus prevents an individual from losing weight. The psychological or behavioral concept. The component reviews the potential psychological causes ...

Amidst the atrocities and times of war, friendship can still bloom between the opposite sides of the conflict. “Cranes,” written by Hwang Sun-won, is a story which was themed upon this idea. The story is about the fate of the two men, named Song-sam and Tok-chae, who had lived in the 38th parallel, or the boundary between the North and South Korea. Song-sam and Tok-chae lived in the opposite sides of Korea, but the 38th parallel made it possible to build their friendship during their childhood days. The story implied that the 38th parallel, especially the neutral place where ...

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Part 1

Question 1. A. What are the key steps of the investigation of an outbreak? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, epidemiologists follow a systematic approach in order to pull off a “quick and clean” outbreak investigation (CDC, 2012). The following procedure includes the ideal system in carrying out an outbreak investigation: (1) field work preparation, (2) confirm the existence of the reported outbreak, (3) vet the current diagnosis, (4) conduct a working definition of the case, (5) start recording individual cases, (6) apply descriptive epidemiology, (7) construct a hypothesis, (8) verify the hypothesis, ( ...

Research into the relationship between staff levels and outcomes in patient care is important in order to ensure that those receiving healthcare are given the most valuable service possible. The effect that staff levels have on patient care is an essential factor in the overall level of success that their treatment will see. In determining the relationship between these two factors, it is important to critically assess the general values that nurses themselves have as well as their patients when receiving care. Furthermore, the level of burnout, or physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that nurses feel due to high ...

Background Introduction

The paper explores four court cases where IRS has won two of these cases and the taxpayers an equal two cases. The main area of focus is on gains, losses and investments resulting directly or indirectly from these cases. The cases have been examined to establish the elements that influenced the decisions made. Also, the quality of the decisions made has also been discussed as per the tax returns laws and the IRS implementation of the same. Existing studies show that the agency has more likelihood of winning in cases where it has been pitted against the taxpayers in ...

Summary of Thinking, fast, and slow by Daniel Kahneman

George Mason University Summary of Thinking, fast, and slow by Daniel Kahneman Introduction The author, Daniel Kahneman, hopes that the readers would benefit from the reading of his book, which is about biases of intuition. According to the author, it can be a tough choice between what we believe and what we want. Friends and colleagues help us in making and evaluating choices. The thinking process is one conscious thought leading to another. The mental work creates impressions and intuitions silently in our minds. We allow our beliefs, feelings and preferences to feel confident about our decision, even if ...

Karl Marx is known for his presentation of the concept of Communism which has been an important part of political organization in Europe and around the world. Marx is known for writing the Communist Manifesto alongside Friedrich Engels which has been quoted extensively for an alternative form of governance based on socialism. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the biography and political thought of Karl Marx as a philosopher who influenced western thought in a significant way. This will lead to the critique of the Communist Manifesto and how it influenced modern political thought. This paper builds ...

Mass Shootings: How we can deter potential mass shooters in the US? List some major mass shootings in the US and identify some major similarities and major differences among them. Mass shootings have become an issue in the United States. There are ways mass shootings can be deterred. One way is strict gun regulations. By making it hard for people to possess firearms, it makes mass shootings less likely. Also strict screenings and regulations can be put in place so people with mental health issues are not able to purchase a firearm. Also another more extreme example of a ...

Article Critique: Postpartum depression in mothers

FULL REFERENCE: Kozhimannil, K. B., Trinacty, C. M., Busch, A. B., Huskamp, H. A., & Adams, A. S. (2011). Racial and ethnic disparities in postpartum depression care among low-income women. Psychiatric Services.

RESEARCH QUESTION:

Are there are racial or ethnic differences and disparities in the prevalence of postpartum depression among African American, Hispanic, Native American, and White women?

RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS:

In the context that there exist significant knowledge and evidence gaps on other ethnic and racial groups in regard to the prevalence of post-partum depression, there is a high correlation between postpartum depression in low income African American women as compared to their White ...

Throughout the play, Medea is a varied character who attains numerous characteristics compared to women of his times. She, therefore, received different treatment from the society. Why was she a different being? One, Medea was obsessed with supernatural powers, a trait that made her so unique and distinct. Nonetheless, she was unscrupulous, spiteful, and compelled with retaliation. Because of the daily encounters in her life experiences, the situations that arose could have been thought to have played a critical role in shaping certain characteristics and actions by Medea. Most people were scared of her, including the males in the ...

Films in the genre of science fiction portray storytelling that questions the underlying nature of current and historical human accomplishment. Science fiction goes above and beyond the realms of reality. Furthermore, a large number of science fiction films demonstrate a strong focus on technological innovation. Science fiction films have changed some people viewpoints on the world in just a few hours. Though the story hides behind a burst of imagination, the moral of the story stands strong. These accomplishments are often framed in relation to profound moral questions that are concerned with the circumstances of the human condition. In ...

It needs to be reckoned that the television series, Prison Break, is surely one of the most famous programs ever aired in the history of television shows. Indeed, the immense popularity and critical acclaim of this show makes it a universal hit with its fan base transcending geographical boundaries and differences of cultures. A close scrutiny of the television show would provide an in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of portrayal and the thematic content of the program that have highly contributed to the show’s catapulting popularity and critical acclaim. There have been as many as four seasons of ...

The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S Navy’s Finest Hour serves as a chronicle of the Battle of Samar. The author, James Hornsfischer referred to this battle as the ultimate upset in the naval warfare history. The author brilliantly combined the different accounts from official reports and firsthand witnesses of the warfare that occurred in the Gulf of Leyte. Despite being the underdog during the encounter, the ‘tin cans’ of the American forces were able to overcome the overwhelming forces of the Japanese military. It was on January ...

Science fiction films demonstrate a form of storytelling that questions the underlying nature of human accomplishment, but all of reality as well. As is evident in various modern films such as Interstellar, The Martian, and Star Wars ideas such as the exploration of space and pushing the boundaries of the unknown are explored. Furthermore, science fiction films demonstrate a strong focus on technological innovation and human accomplishment. These accomplishments are often framed in relation to profound moral questions that are concerned with the circumstances of the human condition. In assessing the relationship between humanity, technology, and society science fiction ...

Gender Aspect

My female gender has affected my life in both negative and positive ways. The gender roles in the Hispanic culture have shaped my life because of being exposed to very tough roles and responsibilities that I have committed to undertake passionately. As a female in the Hispanic culture, I have been forced to portray high levels of responsibility in all my endeavors, be it religious and show maximum self-sacrifice in whatever I do. The exposure has helped me to develop quality values and principles in life that ascertain that I am always responsible in whatever I do. Through the ...

Everlast is most definitely the leading company in manufacturing boxing products. Everlast has been in existence for the last one hundred years and has served many of the boxing legends the like of Mohamed Ali, Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Robison and other great boxing champions. Branding of such powerful figures makes Everlast the most trusted company in terms of branding boxing. The fact that the company is still working after 100 years of existence is proof of hard work and endurance. This is manifested in the video as one point that really capitalizes on the cultural aspects of people’ ...

U.S has a high number of adolescents hooked to illicit drug use and the percentage of drug abusers is increasing at an alarming rate. There are several reasons for an adolescent to indulge into drug abuse. Factors such as anxiety, depression, getting bored of many things in life, believing that drugs relieves stress, or to forget the painful memories of the past, and building a faith that drugs will help them fit into all situations are few causes that attract the drug abusers. Hundreds of drugs are available in the market depending on the user preference, categorized as hard ...

Internet on Children

Abstract The Internet continues to raise controversy in recent years about existing and potentials harms and (more shyly, benefits), particularly by parents and pediatricians. The arguments are, apparently, based on concern for children's mental and physical health amid warnings of dire consequences for extensive hours spent on social media and gaming platforms. Assuming a scientific mantle, pediatricians emphasize harmful effects of Internet for children, only exacerbating parental concern. This paper argues, in contrast, for practical and confirmed benefits of Internet use for cognitive and social skills. By engaging children in meaningful learning and gaming activities, parents and educators do ...

“A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons on his fellow man (Campbell, 23).” The central character in Yann Martel’s, Life of Pi, is not a hero in the traditional sense although he goes through the process or a monomyth quest as defined by Joseph Campbell. Given the anthropomorphism evident throughout Pi’s first story and the realistic, toned down version of the same events ...

1. Which company is the focus of this article? a. Specific US company: the article focuses on the Abt Electronics Company, founded by Jewel Abt and her husband, David b. In which particular country/region of the world is this company’s business the topic of the article? The United States of America, with its headquarters based in Chicago, Illinois c. Provide some basic BACKGROUND INFORMATION about the company and its focus based on your research. (2 paragraph summary): Abt Electronics started a small business in the local area of Logan Square, in Chicago. The company began in the ...

Abstract

Andy’s Parties emerged as a successful startup for eight years from an unexpected uncovering of a robust and growing market for children’s birthday party. The business operates in a large market of working women with no time to arrange and manage their children’s birthday parties and who are willing and capable of paying the price for party services. While working mothers are getting more aware of their motherhood and marital obligations, their careers remained essential to their selfhood, making forcing them to choose both and balance the demands from either. The full service offer that Andy’ ...