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the country. Disaster can strike anywhere and from all sources. An often-overlooked part of running a successful business is the continuity plan. Kudler Fine Foods, a high-end, specialty grocer is no different. Kudler needs to assess its risk in order to create a legitimate business continuity plan. Once the initial risk assessment is complete, it is important to analyze how internal organizational dynamics affect the continuity plan, and how the available resource affect the success of the plan.Kudler Fine Foods is a successful grocery store in California. The company has tailored their product to serve those wanting a one-stop shopping experience for all their gourmet-cooking needs. The
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institutions. Regulators and depositors mainly emphasize the risk management and according to them risk management is an essential ingredient to enhance the value of shareholders and increase their level of confidence.Risk management is the assessment of risks to mitigate, monitor and control the probability or impact on uncertain events. Risk management methods vary from industry to industry for instance it cannot be same for project management, industrial process and financial portfolios. As a management view point risk management is an important tool which is the used in decision making because it is systematic and well structured. For better utilization of risk management in management's
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provision of its service.Safety risk managementHazard identification: The organisation shall develop and maintain a formal process that ensures that aviation safety hazards are identified. This should include the investigation of incidents and accidents to identify potential hazards.Risk assessment and mitigation: The organisation shall develop and maintain formal process that ensures analysis, assessment and control of safety risks in operations to an acceptable level.Safety assuranceSafety performance monitoring and measurement: The organisation shall develop and maintain the means to verify the safety performance of the organisation and to validate the effectiveness of safety risks controls. It
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pattern that they deserve the abuse, fear of loss of custody and contact with family members, and the fear socioeconomically that access to care will be hard to obtain.Nursing interventions that are applicable to family violence include assessment. Assessment and intervention may be done through collaboration with community and private agencies that specialize in responding to family or domestic violence.Screening should include assessment of the history of the violence. This includes an immediate risk inventory. Assessment of the risk of death or injury is the first assessment that should be made. Once that is completed protective measures should be implemented such as involvement of law
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2) Discuss the ways in which managers arrive at new strategic directions-formal and informal. Which is the best?The first phase of a strategic formulation process is the planning phase. A statement of missions and objectives is developed which charts the direction of the company and provides the groundwork for subsequent strategic processes. The objectives of a company evolve from the stated mission. After the mission and objectives are completed, a company must develop an environmental assessment, which will entail collecting and compiling necessary geographic data as well as forecasting trends and actions by the competition. The next step involves an internal analysis, which determines
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not oriented on any analysis or strategy proposals in the company Xxx but on the process which should lead to successful strategic management analysis and proposals in this company. Our ultimate goal is therefore the success of the whole group.We shall however be more specific in sub goals and by defining them to be able to use the proper methodology.Sub goals:Definition of goals to group membersDefinition of tasks to group membersDefinition of timing and deadlinesDefinition or risk and tools helping to eliminate themPreparation of templates (assignments, presentations)Preparation of communication space (downloads of documents)Description of the methodologyWe shall mention here what were
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would take more than a month.2) Communication and flow of information between different divisions, departments, and subsidiaries.3) Easier decision making with more accurate and up to date information.To sum up, the implementation of the ERP system will tackle the existing problems by offering the above-mentioned benefits. An investment into an ERP system would be worth and help the company to reduce cost, operate more efficient, and lastly make better business decisions.(b) From the organizational readiness assessment exercise, identify a specific area of concern and propose to LS Group's management some actions to address it.The Readiness Assessment Dashboard indicates that some areas are
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departments are challenged to add value to the organisation. There exists an extensive practitioner literature on specific internal auditing topics, such as risk assessment, risk management, risk-based auditing, internal control frameworks, risk/control self-assessment, audit planning, etc. The academic literature on internal auditing practices is, on the contrary, rather limited and often very time specific.The internal auditing profession has always added value, but traditionally the contribution has been passive. The "adding value concept" has helped to align the profession with leading business trends and to focus attention on the importance of adding value to the future of internal auditing
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production plan for the company, identifying the optimum production mix;*Perform sensitivity analysis as appropriate to support out production plans; and*Produce analysis sufficient to justify our production plan.Executive recommendation: Based on our assessment of costs and overheads, Group 4 recommends that Bayview manufacturing adopt the following production mix:*Product A: 80,000 units*Product B: 41,333 units*Product C: 50,000 unitsBackgroundTo determine our recommendations, the historical data provided was analysed using 'solver' as an optimizing tool. By providing solver the operational constraints of the company, it generated the optimal product mix. This analysis is contained in an
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Meghan A. Scully October 30, 2014Teaching Students At-RiskImproving Comprehension While ReadingProviding effective literacy instruction to struggling and at-risk students is a critical condition in today's educational institutions. The At-Risk Institute (U.S. Department of Education, 1998) reported that students were at risk of educational failure because of limited English proficiency, poverty, economic disadvantage, or specific race or geographic location. Children who do not read well are more likely to be retained a grade in school, drop out of high school, become a teen parent, or enter the juvenile justice system. Mainstream views hold that academic deficiencies are primarily literacy
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Graphical User Interface (GUI), which contains editable tables, menus, maps; boundary files describing map polygons, and editable parameters. This program is capable of displaying what kind of damage happens by the detailed types, for example by displaying what happens to buildings, bridges, tunnels, roads, railroad tracks, and trees. Also, HAZUS provides tips such as safety information and what kind of rebuilding has to occur. The program has three levels of analysis, the standard databases, additional data input, and expert input. The Standard Database Analysis (Level 1) displays "a rough estimate based on the nationwide database and is a great way to begin the risk assessment process and
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should consider the necessities for going public such as possession of knowledge about an IPO.Risk Assessment and MitigationRisk assessment or risk management refers to "a process, which identifies, prioritizes, and responds to the uncertainties confronting a company which can have an impact, negative or positive, on its ability to achieve its mission and report fairly to its stakeholders" (Wolosky, 2005, p. 32). Simply, Gene One has to evaluate the hazards of the various situations that the company faces in the industry today. For example, the risks of developing new products and services are positive and negative. The company can increase profits as well as brand image. See Table 5 (page 17
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inherit its distribution channels and suppliers and reduce exporting costs. Pricing will also be a factor. If the company bases pricing by US standards then the possibility of products being high in Mexico are tremendous. The exchange rate on US dollars to Mexican Pesos needs to be factored in.Competitive Risk Assessment Playa Frente's key competitors are already conducting business in Mexico and creating a strong and profitable presence. Hilton and Marriott have been doing business in Mexico for many years. Playa Frente's entrance into the market will give people more options and make the market more competitive. These companies have done very well in Mexico and have opened the door for
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in terms of costs, risks, and benefits. To choose among the alternatives, you have to use criteria to evaluate them. Among the most common criteria used are feasibility, time, cost, and personel acceptability. Criteria will usually vary from person to person, and it is not always clear what criteria are being used.4.Decide on the Optimum SolutionRe-evaluate positive and negative consequences of all alternatives even those originally rejected. Here the evaluation can uncover faulty implementation or reveal that errors were made at an earlier stage of decision process5.Implement the solutionDevelop a detailed plan of implementation, including contingency plans to handle risk or new problem
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(www.chadd.org)DiMaio, S., Grizenko, N., Joober, R. (2003). Dopamine genes and attention-deficithyperactivity disorder: A review. Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience, 28(1), 27-38.Dumas, M.C. (1998). The risk of social interaction problems among adolescents with adhd. Education and Treatment of Children. 21, 447-461.DuPaul, G.J. (2003). Assessment of adhd symptoms: Comment on gomez et al (2003).Psychological Assessment. 15, 115-117.Frankel, F., & Feinberg, D. (2002). Social problems associated with adhd vs. odd in children referred for friendship problems. Child Psychiatry and Human Development. 33, 125-146.Gillberg, C., Gillberg, I., Rasmussen, P., Kadesjo, B., Soderstrom, H., Rastam, M
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- Credibility of low inflation
- Making the economy less vulnerable to external shocks
- Further reduction of country risk premia
- Potentially large increase in trade
Threats
The principal and most obvious risk is a loss of independent monetary and exchange rate policy. Once in the euro zone, these tools can no longer be used to smooth economic fluctuations resulting from shocks affecting the country's economy.
According to the established EU members, ERM II is a stable but flexible exchange rate. However, there is also an opposing view, which sees ERM II as a potentially dangerous exchange rate mechanism which, instead of preparing the accession countries for a soft landing in the euro area
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were used in the experiment for the following equipment funnel, test tube, beaker and thermometer. This was because it would be relatively safe and easy to use in the experimentThe clamp was made of metal so it has strength to hold the test and it would not break easilyThe stop clock was plastic so it is again shatter proof and also safer to useA3 black sugar paper was light and easy to useBefore the final experiment begins, it is important and vital that we carry out a risk assessment. Due to injuries may occur if you do not be careful as in a laboratory there are always many hazards. The list below is my risk assessment:The danger of using Sodium hydrogen carbonate was that it is irritating
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effects of GMOs on human health. Because genes are transferred between species, some feel that they pose a risk to consumers with regards to food allergies, claiming that consumers can be exposed to potentially immunoreactive proteins that do not occur naturally in a particular food. This is unlikely though, since any organism has thousands of different proteins, the probability of the transgene causing an allergic response is extremely rare, but never the less, GMOs are extensively studied prior to approval.There is a growing concern that introducing foreign genes into food plants may have an unexpected and negative impact on human health. Many critics incorrectly speak of the harmful effects
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. Sexual offending is a judicial term referring to illegal acts while sexual addiction is a medical term (NCSAC). Not all sex addicts become sexual offenders. Approximately 55% of incarcerated sex offenders are actual sex addicts. Child molesters represent the largest group of sexually addicted offenders. Seventy-one percent of child molesters are sex addicts (NCSAC).Consequences experienced by the sexual addict can range from social isolation to physical illness caused by sexually transmitted diseases. Addicts run the risk of being discovered and possibly losing the love and respect of their partners or friends. The emotional strain experienced by the addict when they feel guilt and shame
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substance: (1) Increased risk of stillbirth; (2) premature delivery; (3) premature detachment of placenta; (4) meconium staining or the dark green mucilaginous material in the intestine of the full-term fetus; (5) smaller-than-normal head size and low birth weight; (6) low scores in the assessment of condition of the new-born; and (7) disorganized behavioral states in the prenate and neonate.Besides the above mentioned, "some studies indicate that the effects of prenatal cocaine exposure (including suspected neurological abnormalities, low birth weight, and the consequences of withdrawal) normalize within the first year after birth, preliminary reports from one longitudinal study found that 30
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; Stress interview. The interviewer tries to make the applicant uncomfortable by a series of questions that might be rude. The idea is to identify candidates who might be overly sensitive, or those with low or high stress tolerance. For example, an interviewer might pry intensively into why the candidate left past jobs. The stress interview is a high-risk approach for an employer. Apart from possibly antagonizing the interviewee, the technique can give a false reading--the typical candidate already has some baseline anxiety about an interview.Each type of question has its place, but behavioural questions are especially useful. The answers give the interviewer lots of information, since (in
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understands all terms and conditions of the Spa. The risk assessment carried out must ensure all products and safety procedures are used correctly within the organisation as this helps to reduce the possible chances by having to pay fines, being sued or even breaching an act under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 . (UK Hairdressers (2000) Health and Safety. Para. 3, pg.2).The key performance for this policy is to make sure our staff are aware about allHealth and Safety procedures, regular monitoring staff, reviewing the performance of the whole organisation and updating personal data. The Health and Safety rules are fundamental to achieve for continual improvement of the organisation
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another four times to maintain accurate results.
RISK ASSESSMENT
CHEMICAL RISKS AND HANDLING:
Lead nitrate is toxic and is categorised as possibly carcinogenic to humans. Potassium iodide is a mild irritant and may be harmful if swallowed and irritating if inhaled. Their product, lead (II) iodide may cause irritation if contacts with skin and eyes. Therefore safety glasses and apron should be worn all the time. Prevent as much ingestion, inhalation and skin contact with the chemicals as possible. Wash hands thoroughly after the practical to eliminate any chemical residue.
PROCEDURAL RISKS AND DISPOSAL:
Beware of holding the beakers while putting them on the
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refining, chemical manufacturing and steel manufacturing. The second phase for the CWS was signed in September 2001 and set additional reductions of benzene. Other actions include national application of best management practices, and of best available pollution prevention and control techniques for new and expanding facilities. Significant emissions reductions have been achieved, with more targeted through 2010.Amendments to the Benzene in Gasoline Regulations as well as to the Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations were published in Canada Gazette, Part II in October 2003.CWS for MercuryMercury presents a risk to the environment and human health because it is toxic, persistent, and can bioaccumulate
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problems presented by climate change.1992: The UN Conference on Environment and Development-known also as the Earth Summit-took stock of progress since the Stockholm conference, linked environmental protection to poverty eradication, and emphasized priorities for the least-developed and most environmentally vulnerable countries. The summit concluded by agreeing to Agenda 21 for achieving sustainable development in the twenty-first century as well as opening for signature the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Convention on Biological Diversity.2007: The IPCC's fourth assessment report presented a comprehensive statement of knowledge on all aspects of climate change. The
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- zational climate surveys that attempt to assess the effectiveness of administrative innovations. Recent developments in global operations, strategic risk management (including real options), corporate social reporting (including triple bottom line), economic value analysis, 360 degree performance evaluation, knowledge-based organizations, for- ensic accounting, intellectual capital, competitor accounting and value chain are only just beginning to be understood by researchers. There is a need for more research into service and not-for-profit organizations as these entities become increasingly important within most economies
Notwithstanding the importance of studying controls that are
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record for relishing the denial of pardons, and yet George claims to be more than qualified to speak as a born-again 'Christian.' George launched a pre-meditated and unprovoked war on a virtually defenseless Iraq, and yet George claims to be standing firmly on the high moral ground with the Prince of Peace. (Dr Gerry Lower, News Insider www.newsinsider.org) The war in Iraq is an issue that has been ongoing. Our county has been unfairly abolished, as a result of the war in Iraq. Innumerable lives of our fellow country men and women have been regardlessly annihilated. American soldiers tortured and disgraced (Private Jessica Lynch) for a questionable assessment. For weapons of mass destruction
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ELECTRONIC ASSIGNMENT COVERSHEET
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(Snook et al., 2007:437). Controversy about the different types of psychological profiling has remained unabated for years (Ainsworth, 2002:143) and it is only over the past decade that research has developed more reliable profiling methods that justifies the recent increased frequency in profiling use (Alison et al., 2007:497).Although offender profiling has its advantages such as predicting the vulnerability or risk of an offender, thus saving the criminal justice time and money, the disadvantages are two-fold (see: Meehl, 1954). The criminal justice system is naive in when it comes to profiling (Alison et al., 2002:115, Alison et al., 2007:497), not taking into account the variations of
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Contents21.0: Long Term Goal Planning 21.1 Goals Summary & Challenges 2Goal 1 2Goal 2 3Goal 3 41.2 S.M.A.R.T Goals 51.3 Goal Template 112.0: Self Assessment 112.1 Self Employability Skills Template 122.2 Skills & Abilities required for my career industry 143.0: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Audit 143.1 Singapore ESS Framework Research 153.2 Current Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Audit 203.3 Gaps and Solutions to ESS Competencies 223.4 Capabilities to develop 233.5 Conclusion 244.0: References 244.1 Books 254.2 Websites 1.0: Long Term Goal Planning1.1 Goals Summary & ChallengesGoal 1As satisfied workers and good manager/employee communication are vital to the success of
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evaluation model of reaction evaluation, learning evaluation, and behavior evaluation to assess trainees. In detail, they conducted a matrix evaluation in figure 2.Figure 2 TCL's evaluation matrix (TES: total employees' salary annual)Criteria Assessment Before T&D After T&DMethods Degree DegreeRate of person handlingNew technologies? Test 11.8% 68%Degree of improving the skills Test 8.9% 63%Satisfaction rate by the customers Data No data 87%Qualification rate Check No data 89%Accident rate Data No data Less 5%Capital cost Calculate No data 1.9% of TESTime cost Calculate 8 months 6 monthsBy assessing the relevant issues, generally, TCL's program was successful in training the
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; Wiersema, p.89)The process that needed to be pursued by Kraft is similar to the process that is being evaluated at Intersect. This is an example of another of the four ways to assess organizational effectiveness. Specifically, these companies are addressing what Kreitner and Kinicki refer to as the Internal Process. "Internal Process some refer to this third effectiveness criterion as the 'healthy systems' approach. An organization is said to be a healthy system if information flows smoothly and if employee loyalty, commitment, job satisfaction, and trust prevail."(Kreitner & Kinicki, 2004, p. 18) After assessment, Kraft sought to restructure its internal process to create one in which a
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-pressure, then children's reports are less at risk for taint."The next factor is the status of the interviewer. In the planning and preparation stage of the PEACE model of interviewing, the interviewer must ask themselves if they are the right person to conduct the interview. According to Ord, Shaw and Green (2004), "The best person to conduct an interview is the person who has the greatest chance of achieving the desired result." If the interviewer has any personal issues, or is biased, there is a chance that that the witness will become suggestible. It is then up to that investigator to determine if they should hand the interview over to another, less biased interviewer. It is also interesting
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tourism industry.(www.failteireland.ie)Stability strategies - this strategy involves maintaining the status for growth of the organisation slowly or methodically. Organizations select stability for many reasons. When a company is doing well the managers don't want the risk and disturb of aggressive growth. This happens in case of small private owned businesses which are the larger group to adopt a stability strategy. Another reason is that it provides a chance for recovery (Bartol et al., 2001).Defensive strategy - this strategy focus on reducing organizational operations through cost reduction or asset reduction. Defensive strategy includes harvest, turnaround, divesture and liquidation (Bartol
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moderately masculine country that values work-life balance but at the same time are driven to succeed. Greece and China and the other hand are willing to sacrifice family time to achieve their goals. Strong emphasis is put on academics while valuing individual success within their own groups. HR recruiters should understand this when negotiating salary; some individuals may place importance on leisure time while others are looking to get to the top. Compensation and benefit packages should vary from region to region.Uncertainty Avoidance (UAI)This is the measure of a cultures ability to accept ambiguous or high-risk situations. Greece has a relatively high score in UAI, which means that they
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an assessment of the contribution that each part makes to the overall adds of the business".Value chain analysis describes the activities within and around an organization and relates them to an analysis of the competitive strength of the firm. This idea was built upon the insight that an organization is more than a compilation of machinery, equipment, people and money. Only if these things are arranged into systems will it become possible to produce something for which customers are willing to pay a price. The model that Porter suggests is defined for manufacturing companies.Porter argues that the ability to perform particular activities and to manage the linkages between these activities
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management of human resources can undermine the overall profitability of a business and should be an integral part of any business risk management strategy (Bartram, 2004, p5-6)Human Resource Management involves a number of functions in an organization - recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, remuneration systems, occupational health and safety, industrial relations, and the impact of current legislation (EEO, OHS etc).Freda has grown her business due to some sound business acumen, a lot of good luck and some clever marketing and now has five different locations and twenty five staff to manage, something which she should indeed be proud of but by her own
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effective at capturing value from their intangible assets such as brand names and copyright (Grant, 1991).Basing a strategy on resources such as these can make profits hard to capture.Competitive SuperiorityWhen a firm evaluates their resources, it is vital that they assess them relative to their competitor's resources. When identifying core competences, it should not be an internal assessment but an external one. The firm should identify what it does better than its competitors and identify this as their distinctive competence (Collis & Montgomery, 1995).Fig 1: Characteristics of a Resource creating Sustainable Competitive AdvantageThe RBV of a Firm's Ability to InnovateThis is an emerging
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8.394 million were cellular phones, numbers that increased in the following years. The general assessment of the CIA is that telephone network is generally adequate. Spaniards also have access to 224 (plus 2,105 repeaters) television stations and 208 AM stations, and 715 FM, according to data of 1998. Spain also, and most importantly in my opinion, had, in the year 2000, 56 ISPs (Internet Service Providers). This number is also increasing and is leading to Spain to a more advanced country in terms of telecommunications. All these areas within telecommunications enjoy competition, however, the state-owned company Telefonica is the responsible for the large development in certain areas
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The short story 'The Yellow Wall-Paper' written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a cry for freedom. This story is about a woman who fights for her right to express what she feels, and fights for her right to do what she wants to do. The narrator in this short story is a woman whose husband loves her very much, but oppresses her to the point where she cannot take it anymore. This story revolves around the main character, her oppressed life, and her search for freedom.There are many male influences in this woman's life and although they may mean no harm, push her over the edge. The main character's husband, John, and her brother are well-known physicians. They use their power to control the main
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Edgar Allen Poe's Symbolism of Death in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'Death is defined as, 'The termination or extinction of something' (American Heritage Dictionary). Edgar Allen Poe uses this description in 'The Fall of the House of Usher' in different ways. Poe's intention when writing 'The Fall of the House of Usher' was not to present a moral, lesson, or truth to the reader; he was simply trying to bring forth a sense of terror to the reader. Poe's mind works this way, and critics believe this statement, especially when related to this story.Edgar Allen Poe was born in Boston on January 19, 1809. His life was filled with tragedies that started when he was ten months old and until he
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When one begins to analyze a military novel it is important to first look at the historical context in which the book was written. On the nights of February 13-14 in 1944 the city of Dresden, Germany was subjected to one of the worst air attacks in the history of man. By the end of the bombing 135,000 to 250,000 people had been killed by the combined forces of the United States and the United Kingdom. Dresden was different then Berlin or many of the other military targets which were attacked during World War II because it was never fortified or used for strategic purposes and, therefore, was not considered a military target. Because of it's apparent safety, thousands of refugees from all
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Psychoanalysis is a system of psychology originated by the Viennese physician Sigmund FREUD in the 1890's and then further developed by himself, his students, and other followers. It consists of three kinds of related activities: (1) a method for research into the human mind, especially inner experiences such as thoughts, feelings, emotions, fantasies, and dreams; (2) a systematic accumulation of a body of knowledge about the mind; and (3) a method for the treatment of psychological or emotional disorders.Psychoanalysis began with the discovery that HYSTERIA, an illness with physical symptoms that occurred in a completely healthy physical body--such as a numbness or paralysis of a limb or a
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It can be said that a certain degree of darkness lies within every person, but this darkness will not surface unless given the correct environment. The darkness, however, can emerge and ultimately destroy the person if not checked by reason. If one's inner darkness does surface, the victim then is given the opportunity to reach a point in personal growth, and to gain a sense of self-knowledge from it. That is, when one's darkness appears, one must learn from this experience how he or she can prevent similar results from occurring in the future. It is ultimately through self-knowledge that we gain the power to defeat our inner darkness, and all of its elements. Just as everyone has the
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The Odyssey is an epic about a Greek warrior in the Trojan War whose wanderings around his known world and his perilous encounters are the basis of the story. Odysseus' absence from his home is prolonged by the influences of the women whom he encounters.In this epic, several female characters had a profound effect on the plot. They wielded their influence through typically feminine skills and attributes: seduction, supernatural powers, intelligence, and beauty. Some of the women of The Odyssey influenced the actions of men, playing key roles in the epics, such as Calypso, the Sirens, Helen, or Circe; all of these women were responsible for the actions of the men.In The Odyssey, the females
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Aggressive and PassiveAggressive and Passive are two inverse attitudes to things, events or life. They cause different results. Offred and Ophelia are two women who have contrary destinies because of their different attitudes.Offred is a powerless woman in "the Handmaid's Tale". She's a handmaid of a commander in Gilead. She has no freedom. She belongs to him as a property. Her only duty is to have sex with the commander and give birth to a baby. Ophelia is also a weak woman in "Hamlet" play. She has no power over anybody. But their fates in the end are quite different. Offred succeeds in escaping from the dystopian socityGilead, while Ophelia dies of drown. Because Offred is affressive but
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Even though the books of Black Boy and Grapes of Wrath gave a vivid picture of the past American life to the readers regarding the socio-economic bigotry. Both books are similar in focusing the social and economic discrimination in the family setting. On Grapes of Wrath the California prejudice against the immigrants. Prejudice was a strong word, which leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. It is the prejudice against the migrant workers by the established financially Californians. Steinbeck provides four clear examples of prejudice; the man whose children died of starvation, the fishing story, the California police officer and the history of Californians. The best picture to describe was on
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Leprosy is very dangerous for your personal health. It can make you skin fall off. Leprosy slowly eats away at you body. It is deadly to all genders, all ages, all sizes and all races.Another name for leprosy is Hansen's Disease. Leprosy is caused by the organism mycobacterium leprae. The pathogen that carries it is bacteria. Throughout the years people have suspected that inhaling and touching the bacteria could spread leprosy.Symptoms of leprosy appear three to five years after contact. Symptoms include; redness or white patches of skin, lumps on several parts of the body, and fingers and toes may curl inward. The bacteria of leprosy can sometimes cause blindness. If leprosy is not treated
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In the play "Hamlet," Shakespeare's characters are confronted with the timeless question: How can one determine what is actually true from what only seems to be true? Throughout the play, the theme of appearance versus reality is constant. This theme is played out from the beginning, with Claudius' attempt to conceal his secret intentions; Gertrude and Ophelia masking their own truths, and finally Hamlet, who assumes the role of a madman in order to uncover the reality behind his appearance.Various characters try to cover their secret intentions with a veneer of a whole other person. One of the most obvious is Claudius. Claudius murdered his brother, the former King Hamlet, in order to
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Among the places where I have traveled, I especially like Fort Lauderdale very much. It fills me with beautiful memories. It reminds me of the days when I lived in Vietnam where I was born, especially the coconut trees, the hot and humid weather are like Vietnam. Fort Lauderdale has almost all the tropical fruits like jack fruit, durian, and longan. All these fruits are not grown in California.I usually come to Fort Lauderdale for a vacation. I leave behind all the problems at work. I feel free of the stresses after I spend my days at the beach. Anyone who comes to Fort Lauderdale and does not take a swim really missed out on all the fun. The water is very warm in Fort Lauderdale, unlike the
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