Throughout my life, I have spent ample time trying to incorporate the beliefs of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. into my daily habits. Though he was a civil rights activist, Dr. King made it his mission to act on faith, leadership, and equality. One belief that I can agree with is the importance of education. According to Dr. King, the purpose of education is to teach a person to think intensively and critically. Education allows leads to intelligence, which leads...
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Disagreement and dissent have been defined as synonyms of one another by numerous amount of Americans; however, Daniel J. Boorstin, the author of The Decline of Radicalism, believes that these two words should not be associated with each other. Boorstin is convinced that disagreement is the “lifeblood of democracy” while dissent is “cancer[ous]” to society, which is completely absurd because many individuals have come together and have made the country become more prosperous. Within the nation's society, people come together...
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Napoleon Bonaparte is arguably one of the most famous and well-known villains in British history, with his conquests in Europe drawing Britain into one of its bloodiest and most prolonged conflicts in the region. These wars would also see the rise of some of Britain’s most prominent heroes, with the Iron Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson to name but a few. Despite the many triumphs of these great British men, I will argue that Napoleon, a man often portrayed...
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One of leadership theories is ethical leadership, ethical leaders focus mainly on what is right and demonstrate to their followers that they are there to help and not exploit others (Thornton, 2013). Northouse (2016) states that there are five principles of leadership: respect, service, justice, community, and honesty. Zuckerberg ensured that he respected his fellow colleagues and listened to their viewpoints. Furthermore, Zuckerberg placed his follower’s welfare at the top of the list by showing concern for employees’ mental health....
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Taxonomy is the method by which all animal species can be classified, with a hierarchical system that uses at least seven of the 12 classifications from Kingdom to Species. One example that uses human beings is as follows: Kingdom - Animalia Phylum - Chordata Subphylum - Vertebrata Class - Mammalia Subclass - Eutheria Order - Primates Suborder - Anthropoidea Family - Hominidae Subfamily - Genus - Homo Species - Homosapiens Subspecies - At a very basic level of classification, true...
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The book I chose and read throughout the duration of this quarter was Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, an incredible story of the chronicles of pre-life colonization of Nigeria and the arrival of Europeans, that would change Nigeria for years to come. It can't be expressed enough how much I enjoyed this reading experience and finding joy and sorrow in every chapter. I chose Things Fall Apart, for no distinguishable reason. I did not have a book cover or a...
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Mollie is a white mare at a farmhouse. She used to draw Mr. Jones’s carriage. She is good-looking and loves being pampered. She holds a very high opinion of herself. She is practical, able to acknowledge facts and make the right decisions. Her habits are practical and unique. She is fond of wearing red ribbons in her hair. She is addicted to eating lumps of sugar. She is more concerned about her ribbons and sugar at the time of rebellion...
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I share the same feelings as my friends as we are ready to break out of this bell jar that has protected us from the outside world up until our senior year of high school. I see them being faced with the decision of where to go to college. While they are being met with some of the hardest decisions they’ve ever had to make, I’m going through my struggles. I ask myself, “Is college even in my future?”. I...
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Throughout America’s history, there has never been an African-American president. In the year 2008, America elected its first African-American president Barack Obama. During his two terms as president, Obama passed out many policies hoping to better America’s economy. Of all of those policies, the best policy was the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or simply “DACA”. Deferred Action for Childhood Action was the best policy because it opened up job opportunities for immigrants, increased labor supply, and boosted the economy's...
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After doing some research, I noticed that not a lot of people agree with me on same-sex marriage. I believe that people of the same sex deserve the right to love and marry whoever they please. That we live in a society where not everyone has the same point of view; same-sex marriage is not accepted everywhere. Even though same-sex marriage is legal in all fifty states, some problems are still faced today. An article stated children need both a...
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In Animal Farms, George Orwell, a great social reformer, reflects that we should be cautious about the 'future possibility of totalitarianism' and he himself is skeptical of every 'version of ideal society' (White 73). The novella is said to be the masterpiece as it, very beautifully, exhibits the dystopia of society. Moreover, the novella is an allegory as both the setting and the characters have some deeper meaning and purposes, like the setting is at an Animal farm that has...
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Over the past few years, smoking has become popular among teenagers, despite the harmful effects it has on their health. For example, vaping, the use of an electronic cigarette or similar device by inhaling and exhaling the vapor it produces, has become particularly popular. Regardless of its type, I believe that smoking among teenagers is a serious problem, the effects of which can be very negative. Firstly, smoking damages oral health as it increases the risk of cavities and periodontal...
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Many South Africans may have found themselves thinking that there is no hope for a fully prosperous and united South Africa. I, however, believe very differently. We all live with the same hopes and dreams for our beloved country and with the right mentality we can overcome the challenges faced in creating a truly united nation. No longer will we have to face discrimination and unfair treatment because of our race, religion, or lifestyle! All we need to do is...
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Lending a helping hand is a gesture of kindness which people show towards needful. We all need help at some point in our life. People generally seek help when they are distressed, depressed, or in some trouble. I received help from my friends plenty of times and helped them too. When we help someone, it makes us feel contented, peaceful, and pleasant, moreover, it also determines our behavior towards others. If I have to talk about an incident, it would...
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Adventure is a way of learning and experiencing life. It helps people get out of their comfort zones and create new and lasting relationships with the world and those around them. Also, it gives us a refreshing break from the monotonous schedule of being a housewife. Amongst a multitude of adventure activities, scuba diving is another sport that gives you the deserved 'break' in life. It all began when my husband came up with the idea of scuba diving while...
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Leaving your trails to unexplored locations shall drive you to some of the most astonishing affairs. Amidst the number of trips that made sure to touch my heart and soul with its serenity, dramatic, panoramas, and exhilarating adventure motions, Sikkim continues to transcend in reminiscence. This quaint town nestles in northeast India with major attractions like gorgeous and inviting Kanchenjunga, glacier-fed water bodies, Gurudongmar and Chang lakes, captivating meadows, and Buddhist monasteries. We had planned a 5-day family excursion to...
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With members of the Asian Students in Action cultural club during my sophomore year at Queens College, I had a trip to South Korea. The list of options to travel to were all in Asia, and ultimately the club members decided on Seoul over two months of planning for the trip. To get the most out of the trip, the club has been in touch with students from Seoul National University who have agreed to be our tour guides. During...
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I believe in 'Never judge a book by its cover'. This is a common statement made throughout our lives. It literally relates to reading a book before you make an opinion on it. But it also relates to individuals and thoughts. First impressions do have a huge factor in our generation today. We are human; it’s just a part of human nature! Everyone can remember the school’s first days. We all went through the large gates, wondering what school would...
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The relationship between health and money is complicated and varies from person to person. We often think that a healthy life requires money. Is it actually true? If we agree with this statement, then the question arises, do people who do not have enough money not lead a healthy lifestyle? How much money does a person need to lead a healthy life? The health tips we often read about, are they only limited to rich people? Well, all these questions...
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A recent article from one of the websites called 'Scary Mommy' put out an article about someone named Mrs. Smith who was crazy about McDonald's. Everything she will do to enjoy her favorite McDonald's almost every day. Mrs. Smith could not feel that comfort anywhere other than McDonald's. All the anxiety that she feels will immediately subside or even disappear when she enjoys the deliciousness of every bite of crispy chicken McDonald's, and the taste of cola that once enters...
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After reading Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'Letter from Birmingham Jail', you will know that it was written during his eight-day sentence in jail on April 16th of 1963. It was written to the clergymen about their criticism of what he was doing, stating that it was “unwise and untimely”. The letter is King's response to an article in the newspaper. In it, he argues that he and his fellow demonstrators have a duty to fight for justice. Mr. King traveled...
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The main purpose of management is to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the business. A manager must be able to unite his team effectively and efficiently so that everyone achieves the goal. There are many models or theories developed over the years to guide and assist managers. However, in this essay, I want to dwell in more detail on one of them - the autocratic approach to management. Authoritarian leadership style (autocratic) ensures the manager has more involvement....
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As a globetrotter, I have visited many destinations around the globe, and Japan remains one of my favourite destinations. For my last trip, I used a clever app, Hipmunk, to help me discover new neighbourhoods to explore in Japan, seeing that I had previously visited Japan numerous times. This brought me to the district of Shinsaibashi and the newly-opened Hotel the Flag, which I think absolutely meets the criteria of a good hotel. Hotel the Flag is well situated between...
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If I had to choose one of the leading causes of death in the country it would be cancer. In 2016, cancer had the second-largest death toll, killing 598,038 people (Zuber, 2019). One of the health disparities being the leading cause of death is that breast cancer tends to affect more black women at a faster rate than it does white women ('Cancer Disparities', 2018). Another health disparity that is the leading cause of death is that individuals with low...
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Hiking is one of those activities that leave you yearning for more as you not only get healthier in the process, but if you're lucky, you end up making friends in the process. During hiking you are surrounded by nature, birds chirping, tree leaves moving, and animals crying. In this essay, I want to explain the reasons why I love hiking and find it an awesome activity. Firstly, I love hiking because it makes me jolly. It’s been proven that...
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The federal system made England much stronger as it let the king keep order and keep in control his land, and he also had full control of his people, making it easier for him to get the people to do what he wanted them to do. Firstly, feudalism was the best way for kings and lords to keep control of their land/territories. Feudalism was a system in which everyone in the kingdom had a direct loyalty and obligation to the...
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Vietnam has a fascinating culture. The everyday life of the inhabitants of this country is significantly different from that of Americans. With such a contrasting way of life, Vietnam also hones several diverse and attractive holidays. Some of these attractive holidays include Tết (Vietnamese New Year), Tết Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Festival), Tết Đoan Ngọ (Double Fifth Festival), and Lễ Phật Đản (Buddha Day). Each of these holidays has a unique history, wonderful traditions, and most importantly, delicious food! In my...
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Hawaii is defiantly one of the best-looking places I have visited. Hawaii’s physical appearance is very diverse. Most people have an image of Hawaii as very open and full of beautiful landscaping, they are not wrong. There is also the city part of Hawaii that honestly reminds me of New Orleans but without all the Mardi Gras parades. Everything is mostly built up because Hawaii is an island. There are eight different islands that make up Hawaii: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu,...
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In recent times, social media has taken an incredibly gigantic position. Scientists are becoming more and more concerned about its impact on various spheres of life of the modern generation, especially on young people. Many studies have been conducted to determine whether social media influence the education of young people and whether this impact is positive or negative. In this essay, I will analyze the impact of online media on the framework of two specific research articles and possible implications...
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Diversity has different views and aspects. Diversity practices represent the key actions taken by corporations, the government, the military, higher education, and other establishments to create and maintain an atmosphere for recruiting and retaining the best available talent while optimizing performance to accomplish the organization's mission. Now diversity in the military is helpful after you get over different barriers. These barriers include culture, religion, background, values, and language both, body and verbal. The Army establishes goals in such areas as...
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