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Interrogative Torture is JustifiedA 2014 Washington Post-ABC News poll found that 59% of Americans said that they support the CIA's interrogation methods for uncovering valuable intelligence information (Goldman). This, of course, is after it was made widely public that the CIA had employed "torture" methodologies – such as forced sleep deprivation and waterboarding – in order to derive information that may safeguard the United States from further terrorist attacks. The CIA's publicized detention and interrogation program has since been ended in 2009 by President Obama, and a Senate Intelligence Committee investigation into the program's interrogation techniques had, surprisingly, concluded by stating that torture methods such as waterboarding, stress-position placing, and extreme human confinement were ineffective means of acquiring information. The same report found that nearly a dozen individuals detained and tortured as terrorists were in fact wrongly held (Priest & Smith). Such |
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Daisy Miller - Behavior Determining Social ClassIn the mid-1800s societal behavior, in Europe, was a key indicator of one's class. In the Henry James novel, Daisy Miller, the main character, Daisy Miller, is American and is at odds with European societal norms. James' novel is a "study" of the character Daisy Miller, as seen through the perspective of the character Winterbourne, an American European gentleman. Daisy's continued spontaneous behavior spurred by emotional choices sets her teetering on the edge of expulsion from European high society. During the course of Winterbourne's "study" of Daisy, we learn how Mrs. Costello, Winterbourne's aunt, a member of the European high society, views Daisy's behavior. She warns Winterbourne of Daisy's spontaneity and disregard for ritual behavior, by referring to it as "uncultivated" (James, 21). This comment, so early on in the story line, immediately distinguishes class boundaries through behavior, and excludes Daisy f |
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Rosie the Riveter's Impact on Feminism"Rosie the Riveter," an inspiring and iconic painting by Norman Rockwell, is a breathtaking example of feminism in the Industrial Age. "Rosie the Riveter" is an amazing painting that represents American women who stayed behind during World War II. They worked in the factories to produce munitions and war supplies while their male counterparts went to war. "Rosie the Riveter" was the icon that encouraged women and challenged industry to hire more women, to realize that women could do the same quality of work that men could. This oil painting is a good example of feminism. "Rosie the Riveter" makes a strong statement of women's economic power and shows the world what women can accomplish in hard times, along with managing a household. "Rosie the Riveter" is a prime example of reinforcement of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men. There are a lot of similar images of amazing working woman during war times all over the world. Norman Rockwell captured essences of the collective effort that would become epochal throughout America during th |
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A Personal Response to the Poetry of W.B. YeatsOf all the poets on my Leaving Cert course, WB Yeats is easily my favourite. Although I am at ease in engaging with Yeats themes it is also his unique craft that has an impact on me. Yeats is a poet who uses powerful metaphors and images that have a very memorable quality that, in my view, makes Yeats the most quotable of poets. Finally, the one thing I love about Yeats' poetry is its dynamic quality. Yeats sets up dynamic contrasts in every one of his poems which for me makes his poetry interesting and thought – provoking. I found these traits particularly evident in "September 1913", "Eater 1916", "Lake Isle Of Innisfree", "An Irish airman foresees his death" "The Wild Swans at Coole" and "Swift's Epitaph". Yeats cared passionately about his country, and regularly reflected on the state of the nation in his verse. September 1013 is a public poem, political ballad in which Yeats Expresses his disillusionmen |
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Universalism, Annihilationism and Conscious PunishmentAbstract Benjamin Franklin stated "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."1 If death is certain, why do so many fear it? Is it our uncertainty of what lies beyond the grave? Is death to be feared as an extinction of life or is there a place of torment that drives this fear? Indeed do we need to fear the possibility of an eternal hell? Where can we find information and who's report can we believe? In the search for an answer to the question of is hell forever? This paper will discuss the three views of Universalism, Annihilationism and Conscious Punishment and weigh them against the available Biblical evidence. Within the context of the earlier discussions, the paper will also consider questions like "Is hell the place where a loving God would actually send the object of his affections? Is hell only metaphorical or is it literal? And indeed, does a modern understanding require the existence of hell at all?" The writer has the vi |
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Arranged MarriagesDuring the semester, we read articles on arrange marriages and how it works in different culture. After reading these articles, I realized how arrange marriage can have bad effects on somebody's life. Arrange marriage could be bad because the marriage could be against individuals' will and by the pressure of parents. Therefore the person might not have the opportunity to make his/her own decision and can be matched with someone who is simply not a good partner for that individual.We also watched a documentary called "Middle Sexes", where they give an example of an arranged marriage where how a gay person goes through arranged marriage to fulfill the family's tradition and values, but at he same time he kept his "secret" relationship with another man, who he has been involved in a relationship over 8 years. This is a great example of the negative side of an arranged marriage. He is not just ruining the life of the girl, but also the life of the other |
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Music Research Paper - Für EliseAbstract/Introduction When one thinks of legendary artists, it would come as no surprise that the names of Beethoven and Michael Jackson would arise in conversation. On one hand you have the "King of Pop", who is most widely known for his contributions to contemporary music and dance all over the world. While on the other, you have a master composer and pianist; a musical prodigy from a young age. Both were geniuses in their own right. In this paper we will make an analysis of two individual pieces respective to both men and the impact they had upon society on a more universal level. First will be Jackson's Thriller, the seventh and final single hit from his sixth studio album. Then we will move on to Beethoven's Für Elise, otherwise known as, "For Elise". It is perhaps one of his most well known compositions for its iconic introduction. Thriller, by genre, is classified as a disco-funk song. It is set in the key of C# and its ins |
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Political Immigration PoliciesThroughout the history of the United States, presidential policies have played a crucial role in the development of the country. With great power comes great responsibility; the president sometimes has to make the tough decisions when it comes to policy making because his or her decision can be very controversial leading to harsh criticisms. The president has the ability to make this tough decision because he or she has a cool deliberative sense of community. Every president from George Washington to Barrack Obama has had to deal with their fair share of making tough policies that were heavily criticized by the people, media, and opposing parties or factions but were for the greater good for the grand welfare of the country. Examples of these tough choices and decisions are Abraham Lincoln abolishing slavery, Woodrow Wilson trying to get the United States to join the League of Nations, and Harry Truman dropping the nuclear bomb on Hiroshima Japan. President Harry Truman strongly bel |
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Research on School ViolenceViolence within schools has become a big problem in today's society. School violence is defined as "any physical or verbal attack on a person while on school grounds or school property" (Oxford Dictionary, n.p.). This violence can include anything from bullying to large scale violent acts such as those committed at Columbine and Ecole Polytechnique. In any form, school violence has the power to affect students, teachers, parents, community members and even those who hear about it on the news. In earlier decades, school violence merely involved delinquency and the occasional fight. Today, students are bringing guns, knives, and other weapons to school, and using them to harm each other. School violence can happen for a variety of reasons and there is no way to pinpoint one exact factor that leads to school violence. However, youth who have been bullied and socially rejected by their peers or family members are more likely to have low self esteem and feel humiliation, s |
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The Rise of Mussolini and FascismLike many European nations, Italy emerged from the First World War as a democracy in distress. Italy was on the winning side, but the war had cost nearly 700,000 Italian lives and over $15 billion. Moreover, Italy had received secret promises of specific territorial gains during the war, only to find those promises withdrawn when they con- flicted with principles of self-determination. Italian claims to the west coast of the Adriatic, for instance, were denied by Yugoslavia. Italy received most of the Austrian territories it demanded, but many maintained that these were inadequate rewards for their sacrifices. Groups of militant nationalists seized Fiume, a port city on the Adriatic, and held it for a year before being disbanded by the Italian army. At first, the nationalists blamed the "mutilated victory" on President Wilson, but after a short time they turned on their own rulers and what they considered the weaknesses of parliamentary democracy. Italy had long-standing pro |
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The Concept of LoveHow can the emotion Love truly be defined Everyone at some point in their lives have experienced it. Love is a variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes that ranges from interpersonal tenderness to contentment. It can be in relation to an emotion of strong appeal and personal fondness. The feeling can be righteous when representing human kindness, concern, and affection. Love seems to be the main underlying goal that we all search for at some point in our lifetimes. It is the one thing that we all in mankind have in common. There are many different types of love and how we as individuals may perceive it. Many scientist, philosophers and psychologist have spoke upon love from various angles but not have yet fairly established common terms on the meaning of love. Can the feeling be best examined from a biological, philosophy or psychology point of view Research has concluded that all the disciplines are important in analyzing love; however, more research needs to be done in |
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It's OK to be DifferentIll, foolish, mad, stupid, idiotic, senseless and absurd are often some of the names that those who differ from societal norms get called on a daily basis. We often debase those whom we do not understand, especially if they are different from us in a highly recognizable way. In 1819, E.T.A. Hoffman wrote Councillor Krespel, which is the story of a man who is often judged, ridiculed and admired, by those around him, for his abnormal and frequently indecent behavior. Instead of being rewarded for his unique and thought provoking ideals, he is not respected and often only looked at for entertainment. It is often argued by scholars that Krespel is a controlling, manipulative man who strives for total dominance over his daughter. In my interpretation of the novel, I shall argue that Krespel is not a controlling solipsist, but rather a misconceived artist who comes to a redefining self-revelation through the loss of his daughter. Krespel is often seen as odd because he makes the familiar |
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Metropolis and Pop CultureReleased in 1927, "Metropolis" is a silent science-fiction film directed by Fritz Lang, the famous German Expressionist filmmaker. The setting is that of a futuristic dystopia, with soaring skyscrapers, flying cars, and an intricate system of roadways. The city is divided into two distinct halves, the upper class and lower class. More specifically, the thinkers and the workers. The film brings to light the issues between the two sides and how people in society should work in unison rather than seek to control one another. Keeping in mind that this film was made in 1927, it is quite interesting to see how many of the science fiction aspects of the plot are actually pretty accurate in real life. Even more interesting is that only themes, but also imagery from Metropolis are reused almost excessively throughout popular culture. Whether it be in movies or music videos, to this day, we can see that the influence of it certainly lives on. After the release of Metropolis, it became quite ro |
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Suspect Community and OrientalismIntroduction "From Guantánamo to Pakistan: One Man Shares his Story" is an article documenting the story of Iqbal Madni (Ahmed, 2011). Madni is an Islamic scholar who was detained by the United States government in September of 2002. He was detained in Jakarta by Indonesian authorities. The violence he experienced was on account of his "race" because he matched the description of the suspect community, and not for any other legitimate reason. Madni was held in Guantánamo Bay, a black site, for over five years. Extraordinary rendition is the practice of secretly sending terrorist suspects to be interrogated in a country that has limited laws for the humane treatment of the convicts (Natalie and Joseph, 2012). Experiences such as rendering detainees led them to the loss of their legal rights, as black sites remove people from the protection of the law. In such practices, torture is highly valued in the structure of dehumanizing and demonizing. Many wi |
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Working Partnerships in Health and Social CareAC 1.1 Explain partnership philosophies. Give specific examples of how these philosophies are demonstrated in various health and social care settings. According to Collins Dictionary, the definition for partnership is "a contractual relationship between two or more persons carrying on a joint business venture with a view to profit, each incurring liability for loses and the right to share in the profits". Defining attributes for partnership are mutual trust and respect. Working in team, the members share same goals, interests, commitments, they agree about reciprocity and empathy. Health and social care workers have a very important role among partnership workers. The performance of a group is given by the good partnership between each level. The partnership working is underpinned by a few philosophies: • Empowerment • Independence • Equity • Power sharing • Trust • Respect Empowerment is important for the effectiveness of partnership working in |
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Short Story - If I Could Save HerMy name is Amara. I am just recently turned 16 with my twin, Heidi. That day was the start of something extremely horrible. I never thought I would ever hate turning 16, but that was the day Heidi and I were cursed. We ended up haunted. We became pawns in a sick twisted game. I feel that you and the world should know. My name is Amara, and this is my story. October 25, 2011 Happy birthday to me I thought. Plus Heidi, but I'm still older. I officially turned 16 with Heidi this morning at 7:03 AM. We were very hyper this morning. I have a feeling this year's presents will be fantastic. Unfortunately, our happiness crumbled when we remembered it was our first day at our new school, Westwood Prepatory for Girls. I like school, but I dread being the new kid. All the stares and whispers, they get to me. Heidi though, she basks in all the attention she is given. The procedure's usually the same; Heidi becomes best friends with the whole school, while I fade as her shadow. We |
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Integrating CAS in Post-Secondary EducationWe propose a discussion on preliminary results of a literature review pilot study regarding the use of CAS in post-secondary education. Several issues surrounding technology integration emerged from our review, and these are described in detail within the paper. The brief report on the type of analysis and the integration scope in curriculum suggest that the multi-dimensional theoretical framework proposed by Lagrange et al. (2003) needs to be adapted for our focus on systemic technology integration in post-secondary education. Keywords: CAS, university education, literature review, technology implementation issues Introduction A growing number of international studies have shown that Computer Algebra Systems (CAS-based) instruction has the potential to positively affect the teaching and learning of mathematics at various levels of the education system, even though this has not been widely realized in schools and institutions (Artigue, 2002; Lavicza, 2006; Pierce & Stacey, 2004). In |
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Society and Councillor KrespelIll, foolish, mad, stupid, idiotic, senseless and absurd are often some of the names that those who differ from societal norms get called on a daily basis. We often debase those whom we do not understand, especially if they are different from us in a highly recognizable way. In 1819, E.T.A. Hoffman wrote Councillor Krespel, which is the story of a man who is often judged, ridiculed and admired, by those around him, for his abnormal and frequently indecent behavior. Instead of being rewarded for his unique and thought provoking ideals, he is not respected and often only looked at for entertainment. It is often argued by scholars that Krespel is a controlling, manipulative man who strives for total dominance over his daughter. In my interpretation of the novel, I shall argue that Krespel is not a controlling solipsist, but rather a misconceived artist who comes to a redefining self-revelation through the loss of his daughter. Krespel is often seen as odd because he makes the familiar |
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Organisational Structure and Behaviors1.0 ABSTRACT This research is aimed at investigating the relationship that exists between organizational structure, culture and the motivation of individuals in organizations. Several domains were assessed namely organizational structure and culture and employee motivation and performance in order to identify the necessary linkages. The study revealed that organizational structure and Culture had a direct and indirect (through job satisfaction) effect on the motivation of individuals and invariably impacted on the overall organizational performance. The more organized the overall culture and structure of the organization is, the higher the motivation levels of employees. Based on the result of this research, it is recommended that transformational leaders research and adopt the appropriate organizational structure and culture for their respective organizations in an effort to gain satisfied and committed employees. This could ultimately lead to a better performance and a competitive ad |
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Short Story - The Psychiatric HospitalShe sat there in an empty field with the overly tall and too skinny boy who she calls "love" as he placed the white and lilac wildflowers carefully in her hair, being cautious as to make sure the others wouldn't fall out. His eyes, the color of smoked wood, were filled with awe and stretched wide, concentrating on the way her brightly colored hair twisted down her shoulders and back. The contrast of the pale flowers to the neon colors spread throughout her hair brought a delicate feel to the almost rough appearance of the young girl's exterior. Jack was the name of the boy she called "love," and her smile grew as he finished the arrangement of flowers that was placed in her hair. His smirk was evident, proud of the work he had done in the girl's hair, but that smirk was replaced by a large smile as well when he saw the look on her face. "Beautiful," he whispered to her even though they were the only two souls within a mile of the grassy lan |
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Critical Analysis of The OctoroonThe Octoroon, only considered second amongst antebellum melodramas, is a play written by Irish author Dion Boucicaut. The play focuses on the Plantation Terrebonne, the Peyton estate and its residents, namely it's slaves. During the time of its premiere, The Octoroon, inspired conversations about the abolition of slavery as well as the overall mistreatment of the African Americans. Derived from the Spanish language, the word 'octoroon' is defined as one who is 1/8th black. Zoe Peyton, "The Octoroon", is the supposedly "freed" biological daughter of Judge Peyton, former owner of the plantation. In play, the lovers, Zoe and the judge's prodigal nephew, George Peyton, are thwarted in their quest by race and the the evil maneuverings of a material-obsessed overseer named Jacob M'Closky. M'Closky wants Zoe and Terrebonne, and schemes to buy both. Boucicault's play focuses on the denial of liberty, identity, and dignity, while ironically preserving co |
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Literary Analysis - To His Coy Mistress by Andrew MarvellTo His Coy Mistress- by Andrew Marvell (1621-1678). Analysis of figures of Speech and Poetic Devices. To begin, the title of the poem suggests that it is written by a man to his coy (shy) mistress. The poem is a metaphysical poem expressed in a romantic form, so it could be easily categorized as a love poem. The title addresses who the poem is from and who it is being addressed to. It has connotations of lust with the word "mistress." The theme of "To His Coy Mistress" is sexual desires not shared by both individuals and the man's proposal to love. In essence, the mistress is unresponsive to the speaker's adoration and does not share his concern of time. In summary, the poem is written to a woman who is slow to respond to the speaker's sexual advances. The speaker describes in the first stanza how, if given infinite time, he could spend centuries admiring each part of her body; even if she did not comply. In the second stanza he remembers how sh |
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The 1960s CountercultureThe United States in the 1960s was a time of cultural change and social movements throughout the country. The youth movement was characterized by young college students that had become political activists and were against political suppression by the government. They were also were majorly involved in the civil rights and antiwar movements. Others that were apart of the youth movement simply separated themselves from the mainstream ideals of the society. The social, cultural, and political impacts of the counterculture that took place in the 60s had a very large impact on United States history and today. The people of the counterculture were young college age men and women. Majority of these students were middle-class and attended nice universities across the country. With the growth of the counterculture these students dropped out of school and out of the mainstream United States society to join this alternative style of living. The people of the counterculture were more commonly cal |
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Short Story - Coming of AgeI woke up to the buzzing of my alarm while it was still dark. Any other day I would condemn that atrocious ringing, cursing everything in the world that has led me to get out bed at 3:30 in the morning. Today though, is different. Today I woke more alarmed than my clock, eager to shut the singing buzz off and start my day. My wife groaned as she heard my bustle out of the bed, and around our room. I slowly walked to Sam's room down the hall to act as her own personal alarm clock, hoping I would be met with a good mood-Sam had never been keen on mornings, but I hoped this was a special occasion, as it was for myself. "Sam, baby, it's time to-"I couldn't even get the words out of my mouth before she quite literally jumped out of bed and went straight to the bathroom where I had laid out her clothes for our excursion. As she turned on the shower I couldn't help but to feel a wave of optimism inside myself. She's actually excited for this. "Don& |
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The Catholic Debate on ContraceptivesThe debate on contraceptives is filled with moral and theological sand pits. There are so many strongly held beliefs for, and against, for reasons unclear to most. None of the answers are simple to these hot button topics; for the most part they are complex and hover in a grey area of morality, tradition, and history. Sex and love are obviously two things that interests humans, and animals to an extent. People write songs, books, and poetry about both topics. Humans have also studied both since the beginning of time. They are incorporated into art as both an emotion and an image. Humans are encapsulated in finding a partner for many reasons, due to society's standards or their cultural upbringing; there is no getting around sex and love. Each religion has its own way of dealing with sex and love. Catholicism by far does not ignore it. There are two sides to the argument of is the Catholic Church right on its rulings on contraceptives. The first is that the Catholic Church, and |
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