Where does the thin line get drawn between a troublesome habit and the manifestation of an addiction? Perhaps there’s no line at all. Distinguishing the difference between the two is difficult already since they both grow out of consistently repeated behaviors. Regardless of the extent of a person’s habit or addiction, should always be held accountable for their actions and resulting consequences? For Angie Bachmann in Chapter 9 of Charles Duhigg’s “The Power of Habit”, her seemingly mild pattern of...
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I have seen progressive changes in the way that women are portrayed in contemporary American popular culture. In the fashion industry, Victoria’s Secret Angels are now women of many races. Transgender models are getting hired by major companies like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Vogue. Plus-size models are finally getting recognition and representing women of different sizes. The film industry is changing as well, casting women in more empowering roles and taking actors of bigger sizes, like Melissa McCarthy and Chrissy...
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Surrealism, founded by the poet Andr © Breton in Paris in 1924, after World War I, its roots were found in Dada, but it was less violent and more artistic, Surrealism was an artistic and literary movement and its goal was to liberate thought, language, and human experience from the oppressive boundaries of rationalism 'Surrealism is not a poetry but a poetics, and even more, and more decisively, a world vision.' (Paz, 1987) surrealist artists and photographers showed their worldview...
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Adequate knowledge is the first step toward success. This is the radical principle that my father followed throughout his life and because of that, he would often take out time to condition my mind and encourage me to take the path of education. I am a true believer that curiosity has been the foundation of man’s evolution. I had the curiosity and thirst for learning new things right from my childhood. I always thought that how we get light by...
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In 1630 the Puritans and John Winthrop got ready to travel to New England. John Winthrop made sure to emphasize the importance of God. John also emphasized that God chose certain people to be rich and powerful while others were not and essentially the complete opposite meaning poor and helpless. That way the “better” and “stronger” people could show mercy to the lesser privileged only if they offered them their obedience. Whether you were rich or poor John made sure...
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The artwork I chose is The Portrait of a Woman by an unknown artist from the year 1567. The artwork depicts a woman from the Renaissance. Because this artwork was painted in the year 1567, I know it is from the Renaissance period. I also know this artwork is from the Renaissance period because the woman’s clothing has more parts, there is the presence of a ruff, and she has a small waist. It is most likely set in England...
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A rhetorical device utilizes words in a certain way to convey meaning/convince and is a strategy that stirs emotions within the reader or audience. In many popular speeches, the speaker uses this strategy to cause the audience to agree with their claims or to create a feeling of fervor and intensity throughout the crowd. In the play “Julius Caesar,” Brutus makes a speech to the citizens of Rome about the death of Caesar with the intent of becoming the new...
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The reason I have chosen this nursing framework is that it can help nurses to remember the steps they need to take to care for the patient they are treating. It helps nurses to identify initial problems and develop solutions to overcome these problems. I have also chosen to use NANDA, which stands for, North American Nursing Diagnosis Association. The four types of nursing diagnosis used for NANDA are: Problem-Focused Diagnosis: This is also known as ‘actual diagnosis.’ This is...
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It was June 15, 2018, at approximately 6:52 pm l can still remember the weather vividly it wasn’t blazing hot outside but it was warm about 70 degrees and the sun was starting to set. That was when my whole life changed.. for the better l found out l was pregnant. I was scared, scared of what my family would say or think, sacred because l was only 18. 18 and in college, barely working and just getting my life...
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The New World Europeans started migrating to the new world during the 16th and 17th centuries. This new world brought a new promise to many families back in Europe. The lands were still virgin, and opportunity had presented itself to conquer it. During those times, explorations to new trade routes were sponsored by different factions like the state or wealthy families. The first explorers took to the sea in hopes of finding a trading route to the Far East, and...
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After graduation, my ideal plan would be to go into a dentistry career and become a Dental Hygienist. I want to go to a community college that has dental programs, so when I switch to a University I will already have experience. I want to be selective in choosing my college. I want to ensure the college I am choosing has the programs I need. I also want to attend somewhere that will guarantee me a job after college After...
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The Life and Death of Julius Caesar: Leadership, Strategy, and Conflict. Caius Iulius Caesar, better known as Julius Caesar and widely regarded as one of history's great figures, was naturally concerned with his personal reputation. The world would not be what it is now if Julius Caesar had not been. Caesar aided in shaping Rome into a strong worldwide power with a tremendous impact on the world. His military successes resulted in the inclusion of new areas and citizens under...
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Have you ever wanted something or someone so bad you would do anything for it, even kill? “Some Dreamers of a Golden Dream” by Joan Didion is about a murder trial that captivated the town of Rancho Cucamonga, California, in October 1964. Didion focuses on a woman, Lucille Miller, who ends up burning her husband, Gordon Miller, to death in their 1964 Volkswagen chasing her golden dream. According to Joan Didion in “Some Dreamers of a Golden Dream”, Lucille Miller...
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My informative speech was about the life of an international student. Overall, I think that considering it was my first speech, it went well. After I was done with it, I felt as if a big weight was lifted off of my shoulders because all the fear went away, but I also became more self-conscious of the parts that I would want to improve in the speeches I give in the future. First of all, coming up with this whole...
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Social movements are groups organized to attain a common objective. The main goal of these movements is to bring transformation, resist change or be a political voice for marginalized individuals in society. These movements are structures that enlighten the oppressed individuals to resist being taken advantage of by the powerful and successful elites (Menocal, 2016). They emerge when people are unhappy about a political policy or a social change. Consequently, individuals start mobilizing groups to start campaigns, rallies, unrest, and...
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Question Critically explore the relationship between ‘the syndemics model of health’ and the ‘social determinants of health and illness’. Please indicate clearly where you are positioned in the relationship between these two approaches, illustrating the reasons for how and why at the same time. The social determinants of health and illness are characterized as the social settings in which individuals grow, live, and work and macro institutional structures that frame the circumstance of everyday life. These macrostructural forces include political...
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According to Armstrong (2001), “Training is a systematic process of knowledge, skills, and attitudes given by an individual to perform accurately to a given task or job”. Merriam-Webster dictionary (2014), The term ‘training' indicates the process of planned programs and procedures undertaken for the improvement of an employee’s performance in terms of his attitude, skills, knowledge, and behavior. These training and development programs can significantly improve the overall performance of the organization. Training is teaching, or developing in oneself or...
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What did the Indus Civilization, the ancient Egyptian civilization, and the ancient Mesopotamian civilization have in common? They were all built near or around a continuous source of water. If one were to look back in the annals of history, we would see that throughout the progression of human society, water was always close by and plentiful. In our modern, industrial society, the importance of water has only increased. Apart from fulfilling its role as a life-giving substance that supports...
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Decision-making is a skill that an administrative professional should possess as he or she may have to step in and take care of things when the boss is not there, or to keep things running in an effective or efficient manner. Administrative assistants are often the go-to- person for questions, help, and problems. Critical thinking is a process used to problem solve and come up with a conclusion to solve them (Kallet 7). It is used in teamwork, implementing tasks,...
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Critically consider the main philosophical justifications for punishment. “It is generally taken for granted that those who break the law ought to be punished.” (McDonnell, C. 2008 – page 1). The form of punishment, however, is a topic for debate. This essay with critically evaluate the main philosophical justifications for punishment. The philosophy of rehabilitation can be thought of as curing an offender of their offending behavior. Think of offenders as being physically or mentally unwell; the criminal justice system...
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Can war ever be justified? War is the act of conflict between two or more countries or groups due to a particular reason. In the past, war has ended in many tragedies and caused long-lasting effects for all countries involved. This has caused it to become a global ethical debate as there are arguments to justify and oppose the act of war. In some cases, war could be justified such as to prevent an act against another country from occurring...
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The Internet offers many opportunities for people, one of which is the opportunity to have fun and, at the same time, meet new people from different backgrounds without leaving the comfort of their own homes. Online gaming is one example of people having fun online, and it has become a popular form of entertainment among people of all ages. However, it is not only a playground for them; it is also a place to socialize. Some researchers believe that online...
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Psychological Adjustments to Aging and Lifestyle The emotional changes that occur during early adulthood can be broken down into stages, each with a progressive effect on the individual. Early adulthood starts as the adolescent realizes they are no longer a child, which introduces a new way of looking at life. As young adult emerges, individuals experience physical, mental, and emotional changes. Change is the constant the early adults will continue to experience, followed by more stability. It marks an adolescent’s...
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According to the Cambridge Dictionary, independence can be defined in two ways: freedom from being governed or ruled by another country; and the ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by other people (Cambridge). The latter definition better represents how I feel about myself. Other people may say that independence means totally being on your own, or they may say that it’s impossible to be fully independent. But being isolated is not the same as being independent....
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The lights turn off all across the lobby, as I hand a customer their large popcorn. Streams of people are leaving their screening rooms, all heading for the lobby. The manager walks out of his office and addresses the crowd that is overwhelming him with questions. He slowly gains the attention of everyone in the room and waits for them to quiet down. He begins to talk, but his voice doesn’t reach me in the back, so I wait for...
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Nat Turner and John Brown were slaves both known for their vicious assault during anti-slavery revolts; Brown's militant abolitionist revolt raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry Virginia in 1859 and Turners organized a rebellion of both the freed and enslaved negro in Southampton County Virginia in 1831. During and after the time that these rebellions took place many people view them as terrorists even today most of the American people share those same sentiments, but a minority of Americans...
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The National Institute of Mental Health describes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the person having frightening thoughts that are persistent, and memories of tragic events, they experience sleep problems, feeling detached or numb, or maybe easily started. Events that can lead to PTSD include violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents, combat, and other forms of violence. During WWl PTSD wasn’t classified as a mental disorder. So during this time period where the novel, The Sun Also Rises takes...
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The majority of composers from the Classical era lived a life full of struggle and hardships. It was not common to have a comfortable life and still earn a profit. They used their traumas as inspiration and found ways to incorporate them into their style and sound of composing. This was not the case when it came to Franz Joseph Haydn. He lived a very comfortable, happy, well-off life that most could only dream of. He grew up in a...
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The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger has gone down in literary history as a timeless classic. It was initially intended for the adult audience, but later became very popular for young adults. The transition between childhood and adulthood is one of the reasons this book has become so pertinent for adolescents. The main character, Holden Caulfield, views childhood and adulthood as two very different sides of an ever-changing spectrum. He perceives childhood as innocent and angelic; conversely,...
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Introduction In a world where time moves at an unparalleled rate, the pursuit of a balanced and healthy lifestyle is more important than ever. Welcome to the world of fitness, where strength meets drive and perseverance meets happiness. This transforming journey not only molds our physical abilities but also feeds the soul and sharpens the mind. Fitness is a sanctuary where we may construct the finest versions of ourselves, from the rhythmic heartbeat of aerobic workouts to the powerful embrace...
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