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The Issues on Same Sex Marriage 2454
Introduction Same sex marriage has been a topic of much debate in recent years. Many believe that same sex marriage should not be allowed, while others assert that homosexuals should have the right to be legally married. The purpose of this discussion is to investigate the historical context, political impact, sociological impact and the psychological and philosophical perspectives of this issue. Gay Marriage in a historical context According to Coolidge et al (2003) marriage provides a legal gateway to many protections and benefits in American society. In fact many of these protections and benefits do not exist outside of becoming legally married (Mcwhirter 2004). These include access to health care and medical decision making for your partner and your children; parenting and immigration rights; inheritance, taxation, Social Security, and other government benefits (Mcwhirter 2004). It is because of these protections and benefits that same sex marriage has become such an expl
Foundation for Success in Life 507
In today's competitive society it is increasingly difficult to get ahead without a proper education. An education is necessary for providing the foundation for success in life and in one's career. Without an education students lack the breadth of knowledge, experiences and insight necessary to excel in a competitive workforce. At the right University a student has the opportunity to interact with diverse populations, express their ideas and learn from others. I believe that opportunity exists at NYIT, and it is here that I hope to pursue my education and expand my personal and career oriented horizons. An education in architecture, such as that provided at NYIT, will provide me with the focus, skills training, dedication and breadth of knowled
Sara Lee's International Domination 418
Sara Lee boasts an international presence in 58 countries, with branded products in nearly 200 nations and over 137,000 employees worldwide. In my opinion, this shows that Sara Lee is a global player, prepared for the challenges that globalization and a global economy imposes on 21st century businesses. The most important strength, in this sense, may be the impressive dimensions of Sara Lee's international presence, as well as the synergies between different units of production or sales that operate in different countries that may arise in this case. A second important strength is the size and productivity of the com
The Use of Myth in Daniel Wallace's Big Fish 1790
The use of myth in Daniel Wallace's Big Fish is particularly what allows Edward Bloom to keep other people in his life at a distance. By stretching the events of his life into tall tales, Edward was able to create an identity for himself that was more noteworthy or memorable than the objective facts that typified his existence. However, Edward's son, Will, is called home to reconcile with his father has he nears death; though one of his true motivations is to separate myth from reality once and for all. Essentially, this is the emotional setting of the story: Will believes that if he can divine the facts of his father's life from the myths, then he will somehow be closer to him and understand him before his death. Yet, as he uncovers more of the inspirations for Edward's tall tales, he comes to realize that the fictional stories he's been told his whole life are more true to the character of his father than a straightforward telling of them ever could have been. Consequently, Will lear
Strong Images in Jean Toomer's Poem "Reapers" 333
In the "Reapers" (p. 737), the poet Jean Toomer describes many image that affected me strongly, and that disturb me. These involve cutting, chopping, death, and monotony. First is cutting. The whole poem has strong images, but for me field rat that is killed in blades of mower was worst one. The field rat "startled, squealing bleeds (Line 6). This is very cruel and stark image, and this emphasizes the impersonal way mower is just for working and not stopping, no matter what, or
Fashioning a New National Culture 1606
Introduction Literature and historians alike look to the past to define the present. In many ways, one can look at the defining moments in American history to understand the foundation in which today's culture exists. This paper asks one to examine the specific period of time after the Civil War and how the men and women born of these decades until the First World War created a new American culture. This involves looking at the work of historians like Christine Stansell in order to gain a better understanding of the pillars and forces that shaped American culture at the time. It is apparent that times were changing drastically from the Victorian era to the Modern era. People's morals and values were changing as writers and artists pushed the envelope and introduced new ideas into the mainstream. It can also be assumed that these "new ideas and values" indeed existed prior to the Bohemian lifestyle of the Village in New York City but that like many things in American culture
The Differences between Judaism and Christianity 753
Introduction Judaism and Christianity are two important religions of the world, which share a common abrahamic origin. Christianity has its roots from Judaism and hence there are many common percepts between the two religions. However, there are some striking differences between them in their appreciation of the attributes of godhead, sin, suffering, atonement, etc. A comparison between the two religions would highlight the commonalities and the differences that exist between them. Let us consider two related aspects namely 'Sin and Evil' and discuss as to how the two religions interpret them. Treatment of Evil One important difference between Judaism and Christianity is that Judaism does not consider the existence of an evil force. The purely monotheistic stand of Judaism does not consider any opposing force to god. This leaves Judaism wanting when it comes to explaining the underlying cause for evil in this world. However Judaism does offer an explanation for this problem, albeit in a much subtler way. Though Christianity is also a monotheistic religion it does accept Satan as the personification of a
The Portuguese Colonization of Brazil 3616
In the 17th Century Brazil found itself the center of contesting and warring European powers. The Portuguese colonization of Brazil was followed by the invasion from Holland as well as by French attempts to establish a presence in the country. Historians however describe the Dutch invasion of Brazil in the 17th century as one of the most damaging, imposing and far-reaching occupations of the country. This was mainly due to the well-organized and well-planned nature of the Dutch intrusion. 1 The Dutch invasion was an attempt not merely at establishing some fortuitous harbors for trade but was colonization in the true sense of the term. One of the obvious reasons was export of natural resources such as sugar. The Dutch occupation of Brazil presents a number of pertinent and important questions that will form the fulcrum of the discussion in this paper. These are - the reasons for the Dutch invasion; the short as well as the long-term impact on Brazil and the reasons why the Dutch le
Approach of Instructional Leadership 728
Many educators believe that principals should play the role of instructional leader, and not just school manager ( Fink & Resnick, 2001). The reality is, however, that the many demands on a principal's time and management skills make it difficult for most of them to spend time in classrooms, except, often, when performing teacher evaluations. While principals often make sure teachers have opportunities for professional development, they themselves rarely have any time to directly affect their teachers' professional growth ( Fink & Resnick, 2001). At the same time, parents, the media, and government at local state and national levels have openly questioned whether our schools, and by extension our teachers, are doing an adequate job of teaching (Johnson et. al., 2000). One expert in the field, a principal himself, suggests that the solution is for principals to share the role of instructional leadership with teachers (Hoerr, 1996). The approach of sharing instructional leadership with teachers can present some organizational challenges. Typically, school districts are firmly
Portrayal of the Relationship Between the Sexes 1042
One of the most interesting and complex facets of Greek mythology is how it portrays the relationship between the sexes. At first glance, the celebration of Zeus and his relationships with multiple women, mortal and immortal, appears to celebrate the male and portray women as subjugated vessels, good for little more than bearing and raising children. Furthermore, complicating the issues of sexism and sexuality is the fact that mythology portrays relationships between humans and non-humans, adding another dimension of power and inequality. However, delving below the surface of Greek myths, one finds a reverence for the feminine, which belies the apparent sexism and misogyny that one encounters on the surface of most myths. Nowhere is this interaction between the male-female dynamic and the human-divine dynamic more fascinating than in Hesiod's Theogony. The first substantive mention of the feminine in Theogony centers around Hesiod's description of the Muses. At first glance,
'The Stem Cell Research' 1815
The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of medical research in the United States. Specifically it will discuss stem cell research and its relationship to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Stem cell research, although highly debated in the US, should be made available in the country to enhance the quality of life by providing research, government funding, and quality physicians. Just what exactly is stem cell research? Stem cell research is one of the fastest growing areas of medicine, because it holds so much potential for medical breakthroughs. One doctor said, "It is not unrealistic to say that stem cell research has the potential to revolutionize the practice of medicine. -Dr. Harold Varmus, former NIH director" (Best & Kellner, 2004, p. 214). Basically, stem cells can be reproduced in the laboratory, and these stem cells can be used to help fight a variety of diseases, as well as understand how diseases affect the human body and how cells reproduc
Primary Functions and Required Skills for Management 1632
Introduction Driving along the busy streets of the metro, more often than not, I would always be set astonished on gigantic billboards of successful and booming companies that ply the skyline of the city. It's just like cruising along the avenue of success where multinational companies such as Coke, Levis Strauss, Motorola, McDonalds amongst others, give full command on everyone's attention signifying their commercial conquest on our everyday lives. As I stare at these endless displays of victor, I wondered and asked myself, how do these big companies achieved such greatness in their field of business? What could be the essential factor that these companies have in common to reach such pinnacle? Who may be the one responsible for their triumph over the challenges of the 21st century? As I read and browsed over the Internet, I would usually encounter success stories, of how something small could be a start of something big. How a small backyard business turns out to be the
Being Effective Deterrent of Death Penalty 3183
STATEMENT: One is most deterred by what one fears most. From which it follows that whatever statistics fail, or do not fail, to show, the death penalty is likely to be more deterrent than any other. FACTS: If it is difficult, perhaps impossible, to prove statistically, and just as hard to disprove, that the death penalty deters more from capital crimes than available alternative punishments do (such as life imprisonment), why do so many people believe so firmly that the death penalty is a more effective deterrent? Some are persuaded by irrelevant arguments. They insist that the death penalty at least makes sure that the person who suffered it will not commit other crimes. True. Yet this confuses incapacitation with a specific way to bring it about: death. Death is the surest way to bring about the most total incapacitation, and it is irrevocable. But does incapacitation need to be that total? And is irrevocability necessarily an advantage? Obviously it makes correcting mis
The Risk of Childhood Obesity 3136
Introduction Obesity in Americans has been a topic of debate over the last decade. Americans are among the most obese people in the world. Obesity causes a variety of health problems that cost American billions each year. In recent years there has also been an increase in obesity in children. The purpose of this discussion is to investigate obesity in children. The discussion will focus on poor eating habits and lack of exercise as the primary causes of obesity in children. The paper will also focus on ways to prevent childhood obesity. Obesity in Children According to an article found in Childhood Education there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in children over the past few decades. The article reports that the increase in obesity has occurred over all ethnic, racial, gender and age groups (Hoot & Lynn-Garbe). In addition nearly 10% of children from the ages of 2 to 6 and 15% of children 6 to 19 are overweight (Ogden et al.; Hoot & Lynn-Garbe). Other statistics as
A Good Teacher 1113
"I think a passion and commitment to give something useful in everyday live distinguishes you as a teacher," says Professor Greenfield. Everyday, she tries to breathe the life of that mantra into her classes, where she seeks to infuse her students not only with the in-depth knowledge of the course they are in, but also the ability and desire to sit down on the weekends with a copy of The New York Times Science section. Greenfield is not alone; according to the American Psychological Society's "Those Who Can, Teach," other pedagogues like Satinoff and Buskist have found that their position as teachers is a unique one, where they can do more than merely instilling knowledge in their students, but also the interminable rapture of learning. The ability to do that - to truly teach - is the secret, and as researchers and lecturers alike, they have spent years investigating, learning, compiling, and now teaching the components of being a master teacher. William Buskist did not begin his
Achilles, The Grandson of Aeacus 1634
Achilles, the grandson of Aeacus was regarded as the greatest and primal character in Homer's Iliad, the ancient epic of Greek mythology. Even though Achilles is the central character of the epic, he is considered to be an unsympathetic character. Achilles was the son of the king of Meymidouns in Phthia, Pelues, and sea nymph Thetis. As the legend goes, Achilles made invincible by his mother Thetis by dipping him in the river Styx, however, ignored to wet his heel she held him by and made him vulnerable to be killed by a blow to that heel. (Achilles [Categories: LGBT mythology, People who fought in the Trojan War]) Homer's Iliad, develops around the Trojan War that spans for ten years between Greeks and the Trojans. Illiad depicts the involvement of gods and goddesses in the lives of mortal beings. (Troy Movie Review: Warner Bros. Troy vs. the Trojan Legend) The story of Iliad develops as a clash between honor and power. King Agamemnon represents the power utilizing the cuckolding of h
Marketing Plan for a Cellular Phone With Tracking Capabilities 894
INTRODUCTION This paper discuses the development, product design and feasibility of a cellular phone with tracking capabilities. It uses the technology of LoJack tracking system and aims at integrating the same, in a cellular phone to design a handy, durable and affordable device for children so that their parents can keep track of them at all times. TECHNICAL MAKE-UP AND PRODUCT MECHANISM The product mechanism comprises of a LoJack tracking system device which includes a small radio frequency transceiver integrated into a microchip. Each chip can be given a unique code for recognition. When accessed via the Global Recognition System or similar software from a personal computer, the intended unique LoJack can be activated; it then emits inaudible signals and can thus be located. This devise can be integrated in the common cellular telephone which is a detachable option and can be replaced by the standard battery of the phone. Lo-jack technology, formerly used in stolen
Human Services and the Poor Laws 1276
Societies conventionally have chalked out the programs to sustain people who are not able to support for themselves especially old people, people having disabilities, people who do not have family etc. The Code of Hamurabi, devised by King Hammurabi of Babylonia in the 18th century BC is regarded as one of the oldest documents to mention about the social support. The religious and morality involved teachings in several societies have also been an incentive to assist one another via the acts of individual well being. It is till the last few centuries that no society could have a universal social support system which is being publicly funded. The publicly financed system in form of a series of legislative acts known as poor laws which was developed in England during the 16th century is considered the oldest one. Such laws proved the local governments to construct almshouses and huge facilities for the unemployed. (Social Security) Additionally, poor laws entailed for certain activities
Phrases in Humorous Ways 370
Lewis Carroll's advanced knowledge and astounding mind helped him create the imaginative story Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass using simple puns and analogies that reflect childish nonsense. He used this as a form of intellectual humor wherein the reader is forced to give up his logic and view things from a different perspective. A lot of puns were used in the book and these were meant to confuse Alice and humor the reader. One example is when Alice asked the Mouse to tell its history, who replied, "Mine is a long
The Biography of David Ogilvy 1686
It is difficult to refute David Ogilvy regarding advertising's place in American life. It is difficult, simply because--at least as he explains it--Ogilvy was an ethical practitioner of the art of letting people know what goods, services and ideas were available for their pleasure. And he seems to think most of his colleagues were, as well. If it is possible to refute his very balanced argument, it would be on the basis of the changes in the advertising marketplace that have led to non-sensical excesses of every stripe, excesses Ogilvy would doubtless have abhorred had they been obvious when he wrote "What's Wrong with Advertising?" (Ogilvy, date unknown, page n/a). An article in The Atlantic Monthly in 1997 explained communications professor Joseph Turow's attitude against advertising. Turow proposed that in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, "marketers, advertisers, and media companies developed a view of American society that was not only strikingly different from the grand theory t
College Binge Drinking and Violence 1326
According to the National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, binge drinking is a pattern of drinking alcohol that brings blood alcohol concentration to 0.08 gram percent or above, and typically corresponds to consuming 5 or more drinks for males or 4 or more drinks for females within about a 2 hour period (College pp). According to a 1999 Harvard University School of Public Health College Alcohol Study, of the 44 percent of U.S. college students who admitted to binge drinking during the two weeks before the survey, the majority were white, age 23 or younger, residents of a fraternity or sorority (Fact pp). More than 70,000 college students are victims of alcohol-related sexual assault or date rape, while two-thirds report reckless behavior such as unprotected sex, unplanned sex, or driving while drunk (Binge pp). Alcohol poisoning is a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose, and is the most serious consequence of binge drinking (Binge1 pp).
A Comparing one Patriarchy to Another 1388
It starts early. Socialization into the social system we call patriarchy starts at birth when we put pink on "beautiful" and "angelic" girls and blue on "handsome" and "tough" baby boys. We hold baby girls so they can see into our faces, as we talk to them. We hold baby boys so they can see what's going on in the room. That's how the process begins. We are the recipients, either willingly or unwillingly, of a patriarchal legacy. What probably began in prehistoric times as a cooperative system for survival has become an albatross. We are stuck with living in a patriarchal society where women are oppressed. And it is certainly not a local phenomenon. "Desiree's Baby" and "No Name Woman" are two stories from far-off cultures, but patriarchy as a system is as much in evidence in those places, if not more so, as it is here. In this essay we will compare and contrast the two stories, explore the nature and resolution of the conflict in each story, and the characters, setting, and th
The Issues of Sexual and Racial Discrimination 2263
1. While Fresia's contention that the United States failed to live up to its revolutionary democratic promise and instead was captured by the powerful plutocratic elite has appeal, it oversimplifies the process by which the elite take and retain control over resources and governmental power. In reality, at the time of the American Revolution, there was little dispute that the outcome of the Revolution would be to give greater power and freedom to those leading the Revolution; the founding fathers. While the promise of democracy was offered to common men, it was members of the ruling elite of the colonial Americas that made the decisions to declare America independent from England and drafted both the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution. Therefore, it is unsurprising that the Constitution does not engage in the type of re-distribution of wealth that Fresia appears to believe is necessary in order to establish a true democracy. For example, had the Constituti
Analysis for "A Beautiful Mind" 1106
The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the film "A Beautiful Mind" directed by Ron Howard. Specifically it will discuss an analysis of how the character deals with a mental health disorder. This film is based on the true story of John F. Nash, Jr. a mathematician and winner of the Nobel Prize who also was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic. Nash was hospitalized in several institutions involuntarily and voluntarily, and would often become rational enough to be released, and then relapse. His symptoms included bizarre behavior such his belief in an elaborate "spy network" where he believes he is solving Soviet codes for the U.S. government. He also began hearing things and seeing things that other people did not see or hear. In his paranoia, he believes the television is talking to him, and he creates a beautiful woman who appears often throughout his life but is not real. He behaves erratically enough that he is taken forcibly to a psychiatric facilit
The Concept and Idea of Co-teaching 1210
AMY Amy is the main character of the case under study and is facing a problem with Joe who agreed to co-teach with her. The problem that Amy faces is that Joe is not clear about the concept and idea of co-teaching and how it is supposed to be carried out. Moreover Joe says things which hurt Amy and she feels insulted by them. Firstly Amy should realize that she is young and comparatively inexperienced. Joe on the other hand is an experienced teacher who has been teaching for a very long time. He is used to his method of teaching and therefore it is hard for him to accommodate himself to this new change of method. Normally a person who has been teaching for twenty years with the same pattern finds it hard to undergo a change. Amy thus should not find his comments to be insulting and she should not get hurt by them. Further, Amy should solve the problem about Joe's lack of knowledge about co-teaching. She should at first develop a friendly environment with Joe and introduce him to the
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