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Sustainable Business PracticeEira Schweigert, Pedro TorresMGT/360October 27, 2014Dale Hetrick
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IntroductionFrom the websites listed, Team A will review major difference and similarities of three selected organizations. It will also be discussed as to whether or not these organizations are better suited to a specific industry, if they contain mandatory or voluntary targets, resources that they offer, and if there are benefits to a business for using one. With today's challenges in the business world, remaining environmentally conscious, promoting sustainability is an essential element to being
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activities.The attraction of differentiation over low cost as a basis for competitive advantage is its potential for sustainability. Starbucks seeks a price premium from differentiation in that at Starbucks it is not just about the coffee, it is about a place, an experience. In analyzing differentiation, Starbucks should look at both the demand-side and the supply-side. For example, on the demand-side Starbucks should evaluate multidimensional scaling to understand customers' perceptions of competing products. Additionally, understanding the role of social and psychological factors allows Starbucks to delve into customers' underlying motivations. Conversely, on the supply-side, Starbucks can use its
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"is a planned process with the specific purpose of working with identified groups of people" (Department of sustainability and environment, 2005, pg. 10). In relation to the following essay and the definition above it will discuss how community engagement can be implemented in schools with a purpose, the benefits of community engagement for students, the challenges of successful community engagement and how community engagement can be effective in schools.The implementation of parent and community engagement can make a significant difference to students' outcomes. However for the implementation of community engagement to be effective on improving student outcomes the community engagement needs
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contribute to the causes of global climate change, they will endure much of the brunt of the impacts. These islands which make up the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are Small Island Developing States (SIDS).Renewable energy and energy efficiency are two definite strategies that work hand in hand and may be employed to accomplish a secure and sustainable future in the Caribbean. Sustainability is based on a simple principle; everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends on our natural environment. Sustainability creates and maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic and other requirements for
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.). The Five Stages of the Strategic Management Process. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/five-stages-strategic-management-p rocess-18785.htmlMurray, M. (n.d.). Wal-Mart's Strategic Initiatives. Retrieved from http://logistics.about.com/od/industryfocus/a/Wal-Mart.htmWheelen, T. L., & Hunger, D. (2010). Concepts in Strategic Management and Business Policy Achieving Sustainability (12th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database..
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groups offer their problem-solving skills and their expertise in identifying root causes of conflict.(3)The primary issue in the new millennium is not global pollution and the consumption of natural resources, but rather the dire need for multinational corporations with large cash flows to achieve sustainability for all world markets. large multinational corporations can promote an enriched living-style and a healthier environment for all those they serve through the process of globalization.(4)Globalization does not have to be an expense of the global economy if it can meet certaincriteria. If a company does not meet these criteria and develop a global network or alliance, then the company
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skillful at gaining admittance to extremely noticeable sustainability gurus at the company height. Though, these dealings were mainly limited to the few dozen champions of sustainable growth inside the new division and the business personnel.Lacking from Monsanto's stakeholder networks, though, was a significant, two-way conversation flanked by its working nucleus and what can be largely labeled as "civil society" Absent from Monsanto's stakeholder networks, though, was a significant, two-way interview among its in service center and what can be roughly labeled as "civil society". In its place, Monsanto obtainable a narrow explanation to the extremely multifaceted subject of sustainable
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. In addition, the cost reductions is also customer-oriented. To date, more than 1,400 Ford people have qualified as Black Belts in Consumer Driven 6-Sigma, which lowers costs by eliminating wasteful processes and raising qualityl Connection: Apart from connection with eight distinct lines of vehicles, Ford web also supply the links of financial services, maintenance/repair, and rental brands, make up the Ford Motor Company family. The BMW Group list of website links provides quick access to a variety of themes related to sustainability. The current list is divided into eight categories with links to over 60 website from around the world including government agencies, industry associations
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benefits and minimize the negative effects of tourism on environmental, social and economic factors (Joppe, 1989, Inskeep, 1991, Mill & Morrison, 1992).One of the critical roles of public sector, which can also be categorized to the mentioned economy reasons, is its contribution to the sustainability of tourism development, through the following ways:Levying taxes on less sustainable activities, such as the use of private cars to minimize the pollution in tourist trips. And there is less need for new infrastructure like roads. This is not only more sustainable but it also reduces the need for public expenditure on new roads (John Swarbrooke, 1999).Introducing different kinds of tourist
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Sainsbury to open dark store to meet online demand (City A.M).J. Sainsbury's aim is to reach entire UK population (The Telegraph). CEO Justin King wants that all people get theirstuff within 10 minutes. Sainsbury's is going to launch more online stores for customers convenience (City A.M). Further, Justin King says that Sainsbury's plans to open two new convenience stores each week during 2014 (annual report 2013). Sainsbury is concentrating more on 20×20 sustainability plan. Sainsbury is enjoying a purple patch by its strategy of offering good food at fair prices(moneyweek.com). The only threat for Sainsbury is limited expouser to the international markets. I would like to suggest that Sainsbury's has to extend its Energy and Entertainment sectors and company should trade in global market.
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daily business. That's why, "Connecting People" is not just a slogan, and it's an everyday goal.Being a global innovator, the company is the leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks and services, as well as multimedia terminals. Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on five European Stock Exchanges and on the New York Stock Exchange, with a committed workforce of more than 60,000 worldwide.RestructuringNokia is a universal head in mobile communications, motivating the development and sustainability of the vast mobility production. Nokia bonds people to each other and the information that subjects to them with easy-to-use and pioneering products
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' perspectives, the company's overall problem has been determined.Problem DefinitionGene One, currently a private organization, can achieve future sustainability in the biotechnology industry through establishment as a public company to realize its growth potential. The overall goal of the organization is to obtain increased annual revenue and market presence. The decision to go public creates a variety of opportunities for survival. The possibilities to become an industry leader and enter into global markets are existent. The company has to undergo several changes, such as leadership and staffing that will further prepare all parties involved for an initial public offering. Most importantly
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, leaving nothing left for domestic sustainability.9.0: Conclusion:Vietnam has had to recover from the ravages of war, the loss of financial support from the old Soviet Bloc, and the rigidities of a centrally planned economy. However over the years substantial progress has been achieved through government and economical reforms. The actual potential for economic growth based on Vietnam's wealth of natural resources, however, is being rendered increasingly problematic due to various internal issues such as underdeveloped infrastructure, corruption and rising domestic demand etc.Vietnam's current economic policies seem eclectic, and for good reason. The country is borrowing pieces of modernization
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issue of dealing heavy compensation paid by organizations.11ConclusionI feel that given the current situation and the future projections of the CEo compensation will be more transparent since Human Resource Consultancy will emerge a s a radical science that deals with only a particular segment of an organization. As a career prospect I see many ethical issues that will affect shareholder's interest and more likely the sustainability of trust and mutual business relationship.References and Citation1. Greg Farrell (2008, November 1). Purge of bonuses a boom time for advisers. Financial Times,20. Retrieved December 2, 2008, from ABI/INFORM Global database. (Document ID: 1587344321).2. MORGENSON, G
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information technologies have remained the same during the last decades.Researchers agree that several important conceptual issues still require clarification. A decline of Internet-based businesses at the beginning of the current decade also brought about questions of the sustainability of the productivity patterns seen in the end of the 1990s. The United States Congressional Budget Office stated in its report on information technologies productivity impacts, "In contrast to the unanimity about the effects of computer hardware manufacturing, no consensus exists yet on the degree to which computer use has boosted total factor productivity growth." (2000) Renuka Mahadevan states, "Expert opinion is
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different types of bottling that Coke was using and noticed one common factor and that was that there was no consistent global design (Scanlon, 2008). His response to this was to focus on three different areas that were critical to Coke: brand identity, user experience and sustainability. What he eventually decided was to use an aluminum bottle with a re-sealable cap. The solution combined brand identity (the bottle), user experience ( a re-sealable cap) and sustainability (recyclable aluminum).Identify the key course concepts:Forces of change - The External EnvironmentMcShane and Von Glinow explains that "the best structure for an organization depends on its external environment. The external
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prepared by an industry working group including members from Failte Ireland, the Irish Hotels Federation, Restaurants Association of Ireland, Vintners Federation of Ireland, Licensed Vintners Association and the Irish Hotel and Catering Institute." Workers from non-national backgrounds are vital to the future success and sustainability of the Irish tourism industry, and must be valued developed and integrated accordingly. Our industry is likely to need another 6,000 workers per annum to 2010 and a significant number of these will come from overseas", said Failte Ireland Chief Executive Shaun Quinn. There are currently around 25,000 non-national workers out of 145,000 working in the Irish
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technologies and skills in the fields of economics, technology and environmental management.The global success of environmental protection will depend on the capacity of all countries to develop in a manner consistent with the principles of sustainability. This in turn depends on the acceptance of social, political and economic new order, in which market forces would focus on improving the environment and quality of life.Bibliography :Geografia gospodarcza świata, pod red. I. Fierli, PWE, Warszawa 1998,T. Żylicz, Ekonomia wobec problemów środowiska przyrodniczego, PWN, Warszawa 1989,S. Kozłowski, Problemy ekocywilizacyjnej przemiany w Polsce z perspektywy uniwersalizmu. W: Ziemia naszym domem, pod red. J. Kuczyńskiego, Centrum Uniwersalizmu przy Uniwersytecie Warszawskim, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Scholar, Warszawa 1996,Trade and the Environment Toward a Sustainable Development. A Raport from the Swedish Environment Advisory Council, Stockholm 1994.http://www.unep.fr
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paradigm under the measures of theoretical assumptions and the entire approach is based on sustainability that is depended on people's experience in terms of communication. It can also be mentioned that the basic target of qualitative research is instrumented towards social context under normal circumstances where it would be possible to interpret, decode and describe the significances of a phenomenon. The entire process is operational under the parameter of interpretative paradigm that can minimize illusion and share subjectivity under contextualization, authenticity and complexity of the investigation. (Soros, 1987)The basic advantages of qualitative measures are multifold. Firstly, it
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therefore, improve his or her job performance. Once the system is fully up and running, new employees will begin training using the system.The final step is to maintain the technology and to continue learning. This step is necessary to maintain organizational awareness of the effectiveness of the new technology, and to help maintain the sustainability of the technology strategy. Wal-Mart will promote the accessible technology vision statement within the organization, support the employees' use of technology, and evaluate employee success and performance as a result of completing the training. This technology is designed to serve a fundamental piece of the business, and the process of evaluating how
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population ageing, reinforcing concern about fiscal sustainability.* A lack of fiscal discipline at the local government level is contributing to the run-up in debt. Moreover, problems in the relationship between different levels of government prevent Japan from reaping the benefits of decentralization more fully.* A number of structural problems, including weak competition in some sectors, limit Japan's growth potential.* Increasing dualism in the labor market creates both efficiency and equity concerns, while population ageing is reducing the size of the workforce.In sum, the positive developments during the current expansion do not reduce the urgency of a broad programme combining macroeconomic
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original debt problem.In conclusion, it does appear that debt exacerbates social alienation and environmental destruction. However, it is not debt alone; it is debt constructed by the Washington Consensus and the IMF, which locks the destinies of developing states into continual underdevelopment because of debt servicing. Debt forgiveness is not enough for these states because it has become normative behaviour to engage in illegal and legal economies, which hold a disregard to environmental sustainability. Until an international bankruptcy regime is adopted the relentless loaning of capital for debt rescheduling will continue on. International financiers are correct when they say forgiving debt
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(halal) form of work. So the employee should not be hired for doing something, which is prohibited;•The work and the working environment should not cause harm to the employee;•The employee should be motivated to seek knowledge and should be provided with the training and learning opportunities;•The employee also should not be restrained from performing his religious rituals; and•Hiring a child for doing certain job is invalid and not allowedConclusion:"Sustainability management accounting is corporate health and safety performance. One performance dimension is the costs of occupational accidents in companies."In view of the above analysis, it can safely be concluded that
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process, many of these compounds, especially those in early stages of investigation, may be terminated as they progress through development. For competitive reasons, new projects in pre-clinical development have not been disclosed and some project types may not have been identified. (See appendix on page 36).1.10 牋牋牋牋Global Leadership Survey 2004The sustainability of our success as a business rests significantly on intangibles such as the quality of our leadership, our culture and our ability to develop talented people. Regular employee surveys help us to monitor the evolution of GSK's culture and overall employee satisfaction with the Company. The results are used to
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merchandise demand. For the first year, the estimated demand is $50,000, and with an estimated increase in sales, the merchandise demand for the next two years will also increase to $60,000 in the second year and $70,000 in the third year. Another thing that needs to factor into the budget is the corporate tax rate in Japan, which is 30% (Japan Income Taxes and Tax Laws, n.d.). This is important to include in the budget so the tax rate can be compensated for.In this budget, after all values have been applied, the sustainability of this project seems to be very good. As far as the numbers go, the Net Present Value based on the tax rate, the demands, and the initial investment is $3,648,998.15
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riding trails.· Innovative architecture on an international level to match with impeccable urban design on a human scale to reflect local and regional culture and climatic conditions.In summary the key aims of the project focus on:· Sustainability· Mixed use high value development· New focus / identity· Mix of transport with heavy public transport emphasis· High quality environmentThe Project other Objectives can be visualized as:Quality:A vibrant mixed-use community development that will provide offices, residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, entertainment, cultural and public facilities that are equal to and exceeding the expectations of
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details, determine what is real and unreal in doing business in China, and be very patient.2. The Case Study: Nokia2.1 Nokia in Brief"Our mission of connecting people is more than just an advertising buzz phrase. It describes what we do. It says what benefits we bring to our operator and enterprise customers, to consumers and to society. It says who we are and what we represent. It is our compass; we use it to drive our business forward and to deliver value to our customers."--- Jorma Ollila, Nokia Chairman and CEO (European, online, 09/2005, 17:50pm)Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia is dedicated to
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. Accountants have responded by refining triple bottom line reporting, environmental accounting, social cor- porate reporting and corporate sustainability (Epstein & Birchard, 2000). Sixth, aligning operative goals with official goals
is an important aspect of strategic management. This is the essence of performance hierarchies and balanced scorecards that attempt to capture the interactive effects of official goals associated with the interests of shareholders, customers, the inter- nal processes and the potential for the organiza- tion to sustain itself by learning and innovation. Moreover, these types of performance manage- ment methods attempt to align strategy with
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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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Rachel ZimmerProf. GraffMilton: ENGL 420June 10, 2002Mockery and Superiority in Canzone:Supported by AreopagiticaMockery, as well as a sense of pride and/or superiority comes out in many of Milton's works and he exemplifies this by writing in ways that seems to humble himself, charm the subject of the poem, and yet scoff at him/her at the same time as well as prove his high intellect. Milton's often-circular logic exemplifies his cunning as well as his superciliousness.He first charms his subject (which also happens to be his reader/audience in many poems-Canzone, Areopagitica, Of Education, The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates…) with words of praise while humbling
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TrichotillomaniaTrichotillomania is a term coined by a French dermatologist in 1889 to describe the compulsive or irresistible urge that he saw in patients to pluck their hair out. The word trichotillomania is a Greek work meaning hair to pull, pluck, mania, frenzy, and madness. This is somewhat misleading as trichotillomania is referred to in psychiatry as an impulse disorder not a "madness" at all.Impulse control disorders are characterized by the inability to control or resist the impulse to do something harmful to oneself or to someone else. A sufferer sometimes experiences a sense of pressure or tension before performing the behavior and can feel a release of tension afterwards
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Romeo and Juliet is an awesome play written by William Shakespeare in the 15th century. This play is based upon two lovers, Romeo and Juliet, who in just a short period of three days meet, marry, make love, and die. Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet. These two families have gone by many generations with hate towards one-another. Neither family can forgive and forget whatever argument had been started many decades ago. Although the two families despise one another, young Juliet still proclaims, "My only love sprung from my only hate! / Too early seen unknown, and known too late! / Prodigious birth of love it is to me, / That I must love a loath'ed enemy (1.5.137-140)", to Romeo, her
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In Jean Rhys's compelling novel about racial tension amidst confusion and anxiety, the author addresses this subtext in such a way as to portray Antoinette as a product of an intolerant society. While more of an underlying theme, the character's racial inner struggles in Wide Sargasso Sea represent a significance to the story's overall flavor and intensity, being that Antoinette is torn the entire time between calling herself black or white. Who is she really, and why is she having such a difficult time coming to terms with her true identity?In Rhys's Wide Sargasso Sea, Antoinette is perpetually faced with having to deal with her racial obscurity. Not only does she lack a distinct perception
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J. K. RowlingC/O Scholastic Inc.555 BroadwayNew York NY 10012Dear Mrs. J. Rowling,I have read all four of your adventures, mystery series, Harry Potter. Most amazing out ofthe four is, Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban. Through out the series I could not live toput the book down and had to watch harry out wit every person who thwarted him. In effect hisenemies became more vengeful."Malfoy was furious about Buckbeak. He was convinced that Hagrid had found a way ofsmuggling the hippogriff to safety, and seemed outraged that he and his father had been outwittedby a gamekeeper."That is what kept me reading. You kept putting Harry in to these near impossiblesituations and through friend
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The Argument from Design - Fact, Fantasy or Wishful Thinking ?Tell me why the stars do shine,Tell me why the ivy twines,Tell me why the sky's so blue.Then I will tell you just why I love you.Because God made the stars to shine,Because God made the ivy twine,Because God made the sky so blue.Because God made you, that's why I love you.1Tell Me WhyIn Darwin's Dangerous Idea Daniel Dennett wistfully recalls this simple melody from his youth, but does not lament the demise of its literal meaning at the hands of the hero of his book. No thinking adult could still cling to the myth of the loving God who fashions each of us from earth and breathes life into us. There is no future in myths, no matter
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Although they use different terminology Susan Douglas, Ralph Ellison, and Walker Percy mention and emphasize the importance of control at several points throughout their essays. It can be concluded that all three authors believe that it is important for the individual to maintain control over their own self for to sacrifice control would be to lose the individuality that makes a person. The methods society uses to control the individual varies, according to each author.Douglas discusses the media and the immense power it wields over women and their "narcissistic" selves in her essay. She argues that the media contrives to deceive women into thinking that they are truly the ones in control
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Walker Percy's essay, "The Loss of Creature" maintains that we should "recover the creature" and learn to "extract the thing from the package." However, we can never exclusively recover the creature from the "symbolic package," for we are in a process of continuous discovery throughout our lives and we must see the symbolic complex for more than it appears to be. Percy's methods of perceiving the world are in fact impossible to put into effect for we could not go about placing ourselves into natural disasters and things of the like. Furthermore, that would be defeating the purpose, for once we set out to recover the lost creature, intentionally looking for "it", "it" is lost. However, that
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Aaron Shenassa5/6/01Mrs. WitheringtonWords: 391How Monkey Lost His Tail.It was a day just like any other, except for poor Monkey. It was a hot and windy morning in Mexico City, Mexico, and Monkey found himself on a wooden floor of a smoky bar. His arms were flaccidly dangling down over his legs and his upper body moving back and forth lifelessly, just like it usually does. But something was missing... HIS TAIL!!! Where had his tail gone? He poked his head around his back and it wasn't there, just a hairy stump. The first thing that came to his mind was, "How am I going to kick pests away, peel bananas, and on swing trees at the same time, and what about the Olympics??" You see, Monkey was a
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John GlennIn July 1957, while project officer of the F8U Crusader, he set a transcontinental speed record from Los Angeles to New York, spanning the country in 3 hours and 23 minutes. This was the first transcontinental flight to average supersonic speed. Glenn has nearly 9,000 hours of flying time, with approximately 3,000 hours in jet aircraft.NASA EXPERIENCE: Glenn was assigned to the NASA Space Task Group at Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, in April 1959 after his selection as a Project Mercury Astronaut. The Space Task Group was moved to Houston and became part of the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center in 1962. Glenn flew on Mercury-6 (February 20, 1962) and STS-95 (October 29 to
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The problem with guns is fairly straightforward: Guns make it easy to kill or injure a person. This weapon that so many people own has the power to take someone's life in a split second. In this speech I will be covering this and other topics such as the Brady Law, the Second Amendment and some of the percentages and death rates is the U.S.Gun control aims to keep high risk people away from guns while not putting much of a burden on law abiding citizens. Guns should not only be restricted from known felons because new felons are being arrested every day. Statistics show that only 29% of those arrested for murder are previously convicted felons. Also, a national survey found that 2% of all
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