Introduction Native American folklore is rife with tales that illustrate the complex interplay between cunning and brute strength, morality, and survival. One such tale is "Ikto Conquers Iya The Eater," a story from the Lakota tradition that features the trickster figure Ikto and the monstrous Iya. This essay aims to analyze the narrative structure, thematic elements, and cultural significance of the tale. By examining these aspects, we can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural values and societal norms embedded...
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Melanie Adele Martinez is a famous American singer, songwriter, screenwriter, director, actress, and photographer. She is also of Puerto-Rican and Dominican origin. Melanie’s fame all started when she first auditioned for The Voice and became a member of Team Adam, where her popularity rapidly grew among fans due to her vocals and her ‘Feminist Aesthetic’. Although during the fifth week, she was eliminated but made it to the top 6 on the voice, she didn’t stop there. After she got...
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The various topics learned in this course were quite insightful. Deception technology, as I have learned, gives an upper hand in cyber security to an organization. With the help of deception technology, corporations can be able to detect, in quick time, security risks and attempts by hackers to leak data, so the organization can terminate an ongoing cyber attack before it’s too late. An IT firm can adopt the deception technology for early detection of attacks. The firm's management can...
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The fact that American culture is declining could be because most of our culture focuses on Individualism, sports, and porn. These three main topics are the reason that American culture is declining. That is what is affecting our community and our American culture. The fact remains that our culture is so focused on self-individuality to better themselves is very prominent in today’s society most people would rather do what benefits themselves and not what benefits their community. This is explained...
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Real estate is in everything we do. It affects our lives in various ways. Ultimately we live in real estate, we farm on it, we work on it and build on it, fly away from and return to it. It is an integral part of our lives. The physical importance is complemented by the impact it has on the economy and our lives. Commercial activities and industrial activities rely heavily on land and its natural resources which in turn is...
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Should Physical Education be Mandatory for Elementary Students? Physical education is a very beneficial extracurricular. P.E. can help with obesity, mental and health habits, teamwork skills, confidence, reducing stress, school work, and more. This class can create habits for children that can contribute to their well-being. Some schools do not believe in or have the budget for physical education but there are many reasons to give it a thought. P.E has many pros and it is a very educational class....
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Ecological vehicles promise to solve an eventual future oil shortage, while improving the quality of life by reducing pollution. Know the advantages and disadvantages of these cars. In recent times, and due to the scarcity of oil, ecological cars have become more important and are assuming an alternative to current propulsion cars. Many already consider that these will be the cars of the future and that it is only a matter of time for them to take hold in the...
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This is a critical paper on “The Political Affiliations and Biases of the Philippine News Media”. The article discusses the inherent bias present in the Philippine media and supports its claim by answering three questions about the behavior and effects of Philippine Media. The purpose of this critical essay is to analyze this paper and determine whether or not the article follows the universal intellectual standards of writing. It was found that although the article exhibits clarity, it fails to...
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In the modern day as today, technology is what we use in our daily day lives, and technology is used more often recently. Technology is what we use to operate these days. Many people as of today use technology for their work as well. Is very necessary to use technology and it makes our work, and social life very easy. Therefore this technology aspect helps us to manage and now the world uses it to operate. It plays positive and...
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Introduction In contemporary society, the interplay between makeup and body image has become a subject of substantial academic and cultural interest. Makeup, a daily ritual for many, is not merely a tool for aesthetic enhancement but also a medium through which individuals navigate societal norms and personal identity. The perception of body image, deeply intertwined with notions of self-esteem and societal standards, is significantly influenced by the use of makeup. As a multifaceted phenomenon, makeup impacts individuals both positively and...
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When the word “feminist” comes to mind, people typically tend to think of a strong independent female. However, historically speaking, women have been portrayed as emotionally, weak and inferior to men. Until recently, women have been unable to shake off the image of “a damsel in distress” who is only ever capable of caring and loving. Even though Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” is narrated through the eyes of men, Shelley includes multiple female characters from different backgrounds such as Elizabeth, Safie,...
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In the district Baunei, Sardinia, Italy (my home sweet home) hides a remarkable trek- we call it the Selvaggio Blu. I am Sardinian, so I am what you can call a 'local expert.' However, due to an irreversible and not-treatable blood condition (nothing life-threatening but certainly annoying), I cannot run, climb, or do any sort of 'strenuous' activity like this one. And while most of you might think that, 'Oh well, all trekking is 'strenuous' activity,' let me tell you...
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Domestic violence is very rampant in the USA and it has required a call to action by individuals as well as the government. Having this in mind, I chose an organization that deals with victims of domestic violence because it has become an emerging issue that needs to be gotten rid of fast. Domestic violence is the violence that occurs between partners or the violence a child may be exposed to while at home. Most times, women are the main...
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Morris Park is a charming and lively neighborhood that is located in the Eastern part of the NYC borough that is known as The Bronx. On a chilly Wednesday afternoon in October, I decided to talk a walk around the community. Starting on Paulding Avenue and walking down Morris Park Avenue toward Williamsbridge Road, my initial impression was that the community was a bustling place that was buzzing with plenty of people on the streets. As people continued to walk...
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In the business industry, the importance of practicing ethically has been valued by a variety of organizations. As an individual is hired within a company, the Human Resources department will make them aware of the Code of Conduct within the organization; they will be expected to display these values in their work to be successful. The Code of Ethics and establishment supports often reflects the higher powers that are running the business. For example, if a company exhibits high morality...
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Woman IV is a painting from a series of works done in the 1950s known as the Women series painted by Willem De Kooning. This large-scale painting immediately draws a viewer in with its evidence of the expressionistic movement of a brush loaded with thick paint, the ild, splashy gestures, of the artist, and the seemingly random placement of colors found on the canvas of the painting. Out of what appears to be controlled chaos, De Kooning depicts the looming...
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Throughout medieval times there have been multiple accounts of decline such as morals, corruption, inflation, and increase in military spending. With corruption being an important role during this time period one might not think about where the largest scandals were actually taking place. Believe it or not the most corrupted place was hiding right in plane sight, a place where people felt safe and went to during difficult times. This was a place with strong morals where people preached the...
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Euthanasia is the process of purposefully ending another person’s life to stop their suffering. An example of this may be a doctor offering someone who has a terminal condition such as cancer drugs to humanely end their pain, this can be classed as euthanasia. There are many forms of euthanasia and just as many reasons as to why someone may wish to request to die. The most common reason being an incurable illness which is causing chronic symptoms and agony....
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Human values are a set of consistent measures and behaviors that hold importance to us as an individuals and as a society. These values generally reflect the thinking and perspective of one or a community. As society consistently changes with the evolving of new generations, we tend to think that these values too, change drastically to reflect the evolved society and how they think. Despite this inference, many of these values have remained static over time. William Shakespeare’s Othello, written...
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Have you had a friend stick with you through your hard times, even though you didn’t want them to? Well, reading this novel will show you how lucky it is to have a friend beside you through your hardship. Zac and Mia is an award-winning novel written by A.J Betts published on the 24th of July 2013, set in Perth, Western Australia. It revolves around two contrasting teenagers who suffer from cancer as they face obstacles and difficulties from both...
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Technology has come a long way since the turn of the last century and devices have also been improved, evolved, and especially created a nuisance in some areas. Imagine your child has a test tomorrow, and they don’t even care to study. But, he/she comes home with a test paper that reads: Caught cheating, mark: 0. Would you not be furious with your kid trying to cheat? Therefore I believe that cell phones should be banned in school because of...
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Breast cancer has become a major public health issue worldwide and is the main cause of cancer-related deaths among women (1). South Africa accounts for one out of every four cancers diagnosed and one out of every five cancer deaths among women(2). The rate of breast cancer among the female South African population is rising by the day and is seen as one of the most common cancers among females in South Africa (3) (Appendix II Fig 2 and Table...
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Introduction Wellness refers to the act of practicing healthy habits daily to achieve better physical and mental health. Is not just waiting to get sick to do something about it, is preventing it daily to live in harmony with ourselves, society, and our surroundings. According to the World Health Organization health is defined as not only the absence of sickness but also the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (Pappadopulos, 2020). According to a module developed by the...
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I wish to apply for an MSc. Adult Nursing. This program caught my interest because as a graduate who already has a first degree in health-related courses (Microbiology), this course is a faster route to achieving my dream of becoming a certified Nurse in 2 years. This course would enable me to study both in an academic setting and work in the clinical practice environment, enabling me to complete the necessary knowledge and skills to register with the Nursing and...
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The researcher maintained the belief of moral obligation not to misuse or misinterpret any person in any way to the best of their ability. Hence, the research project was approved by the managing authority (see Appendix 1). It is ethically correct for educational research to be undertaken with respect for people, knowledge, democratic values, and quality of research in terms of the educational sector (McNamee and Bridges, 2002). The researcher supplied consent forms (see Appendix 2) for all targeted students...
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Early childhood Physical development She learned to ride a bike at the age of 7 She grew steadily In her childhood her head was 90% of the size of an adult however her body was not developed as this happened in adolescence. By the age of 4, Oprah was able to throw and kick large objects such as a ball. She was brutally raped at the age of 9 and sexually abused from the ages of 9 to 13 (adolescence)....
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The article “The Possibility of an Ongoing Moral Catastrophe” by Williams (2015) concentrated on the argument that today's society is unknowingly responsible for severe and large-scale wrongdoings. The author explores the morality associated with two major human-inflicted disasters in history which are, the American institutionalized slavery and the Holocaust. While exploring the topic, Williams offers two perspectives, inductive and disjunctive standpoints. When Williams takes on inductive reasoning, he argues that the majority of societies are unknowingly guilty of actions today,...
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We have all had our guilty moments when it comes to fast food, whether it be choosing fast food over a home-cooked meal or stopping at a fast-food restaurant while on a road trip rather than finding a much more nutritious meal. When we consistently choose fast food over much healthier nutritious food, we are putting our health in jeopardy. According to Laura Dawes's book Childhood Obesity in America, 'Fully 80 to 85 percent of overweight children would grow up...
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Cultural appropriation has been quietly plaguing society for centuries and it is only recently that society as a whole has become more aware of the repercussions and the importance of individual responsibilities in preventing cultural appropriation. There is an ambiguous line between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. Progress in society would be hindered if we did not inter-exchange ideas, fashion, and culture; but it is how it is exchanged, and presented, and the profits involved made during this cultural exchange...
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The intrinsic and extrinsic motivations of the two opposite sexes towards working out. My observational research was conducted at the University of Saskatchewan PAC gym. I decided to go on a Friday evening since it was the beginning of the weekend. Upon entering the gym, there were four different major sections. The back of the gym consisted of free weights and deadlift weights. Mirrors were placed on the walls in the back where the free weights were located. Cardio equipment...
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