The Black Death was a devastating pandemic that swept across Europe in the middle of the fourteenth century. It is believed to have killed about seventy-five million people, which was about half of Europeâs total population at the time. However, it is difficult to know exactly how many people were killed by the plague because of the period and lack of records. There are many different theories about the origins of the Black Death, although no one knows for certain...
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New products or services are made primarily to meet a specific need and for the profit of an organisation (Mussa, 2012). When a company develop a new product and introduced it into the market, it passes through several stages known as the product life cycle. The University of Minnesota (2010) explains that a product life cycle is the âthe sequential cycle of stages through which products go through involving, the introduction, growth, maturity, and declining stage' (p.197). Understanding this cycle...
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Sarah Silverman once stated, âIâve never had an abortion. And I donât know if I ever would. But it doesnât mean that I wouldnât fight to the death for women to make their own choices for their human bodiesâ. So, what is abortion, exactly? Abortion is defined as the removal of a fetus while it is still in the womb. While many claim the unethical characteristics of abortion, there are more positive outcomes than negative ones, which is something that...
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Gestalt psychology is a school of thought that suggests one should look at the things in front of them as a whole instead of separate, this thought process states that things are easier to watch in their simplest states (Sabar, 2013). The way we seen the environment around us and the things that are in it become part of a whole, the system only becomes more complicated when our mind begins to all that is around it. This being said,...
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It has been difficult to get jobs for teenagers since the new technologies such as Artificial intelligence and Robotics, developed and influenced our society and started to manipulate the job or use market. Those technologies not only complete the actions in an easy manner nor a simple method and continuous workflow. According to the World Economic Forum, the' Future of Jobs 2018' report found that over 75 million existing jobs will be automated by 2022, and at least 50 percent...
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Nursing, âthe profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirmedâ. Going by this definition this sounds relatively easy however, a lot of important things go on behind closed doors, it takes passion, dedication, and a lot of patience to make a good nurse. What has drawn me to the nursing profession is a curiosity about disease and a desire to help the world around me. This is also why I have chosen a career as a travel...
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My name is Praveen Kumar Reddy, Ravulacheruvu and I will be turning 30 years old in about two months. I come from South India where I used to stay with my family and moved to the US in 2014 when I was only 24 years old. I am privileged to have a family that values knowledge and in line with the same, my parents took me to the best elementary school that was in our area before I proceeded to...
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Many students feel the pressure set on by their parents to attend college after they graduate, but with the financial burdens college comes with, it's hard to see the amazing things that come with obtaining a degree. Studies have found that with a higher level of education, they receive higher pay from better jobs and an overall better quality of life. On the other hand, sometimes college puts personal lives on hold due to financial debt and causes emotional instability...
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Diversity in relations and how we relate with people around us has evolved from the discrimination against ethnic backgrounds, race, and religion to the mere fact that we as humans were born with a difference in thought, gender, and sexual orientation. Such is the case when we look into the demographic complexities that are in the LGBTQ community. The LGBTQ is a socio-demographic culture that has sparked existence all around the world as it encompasses lesbians (L), gays (G), bi-sexual...
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How many times have you heard about the climate crisis, how many times have you seen posts about the bushfires and ice glaciers melting on social media, how many times have you liked or posted a photo on your Instagram story acknowledging the climate crisis? Now think about what you have done positively to activate change. Climate change is a serious worldwide issue. Internationally and domestically we are losing the battle to make a difference and to something positive towards...
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Domestic violence is an issue notoriously present in Australia, and desperately needs to be addressed. Rosie Battyâs son was murdered by his father Greg Anderson who was Battyâs partner at the time. Anderson struck his son over the head and stabbed him to death in an isolated cricket net. In the past decade, there has been a surge in cases of domestic violence in Australia. In 2013, the Queensland Government reported over 65,000 incidents of domestic violence which were reported...
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From far and wide I welcome you all, your presence here today is a true testament to the leader we have lost. Friends, family, guests of honor, and our noble Governor Montano, today I invite you, not only to mourn the death of a brave, noble, and devoted man but, to celebrate a life well lived. Despite the unimaginable crimes that have occurred in recent times, I ask you to remember Othello as the devoted husband of Desdemona, our noble...
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The desire to own landed properties has been in existence for as long as anyone could imagine making the real estate industry one of the most primitive and important world's sectors. It could be dated back to the Stone Age when people exchanged, inherited, bought, sell as well, and leased areas of land for various purposes such as Agriculture, friendship, and partnerships, as well as for profit-making intentions. A lot of people are keen to invest in the real estate...
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Have you guys ever wondered what a sea turtle naturally eats? Unfortunately, itâs plastic. Research has shown that 52% of sea turtles have eaten at least one plastic waste. Why do they eat plastic? The reason is very simple: floating plastic waste can look like jellyfish, algae, seaweed, sea cucumber, or crabs that they usually eat. Iâm sure that most of you have seen a video of a biologist removing a plastic straw from a turtleâs nostrils. But, only some...
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The American Dream is the hope that anyone can earn success if they work hard enough. Throughout the novel The Great Gatsby, the main character James Gatz believes that achieving the American Dream requires making money. Fitzgerald illustrates for the reader an image of Gatsby's struggle to obtain the approval and acceptance of high society and to earn the same status. Jay Gatsby travels the journey to achieve the American dream, but his dream is corrupted and outside forces prevent...
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Participating in risky behaviors seems to be a component of individualsâs daily lives, however, adolescence is an especially magnified time for potentially dangerous actions. Such questionable behavior associated with teenagers consists of alcohol and drug use, improvident driving, as well as neglectful sexual actions. These actions are believed to have increased during this period because teenagersâ awareness of what is around them is perceived to be less sharp in hazardous situations in comparison to adults. Teenagers are believed to overestimate...
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Read these words: âYou are worthless and fat, you wonât make it unless youâre skinnyâ. I know itâs horrifying and cruel, but believe it or not, this is a sentence that is constantly heard around the world in the beauty/modeling industry. Every day people struggle with their body image because of what âsocietyâ wants them to look like. And what do beauty contests do? They not only objectify and degrade women but also want them to push their bodies beyond...
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Personality is a primary foundation of leader behavior and EscribĂĄâEsteve et.al (2012) found that leaders with personalities associated with creativity will promote creativity in the organization. Therefore, the first step to becoming a creative leader is to recognize our personalities. Whether they are positive abilities and skills or negative areas that need improvements, knowing ourselves and what we can do can help us further develop strengths and overcome weaknesses to achieve goals. Through completing the âVIA Survey of Characterâ, I...
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Mr Charrington placed his battered old wig and spectacles on the bench in front of him. He sighed inaudibly as he jerked the seat towards him and sat down directly in front of the telescreen. It was quite obvious that he was no longer the same person. He then roused himself and sat up straighter as he turned the telescreen on. It came with great relief to him to be finally away from such odious traitors. Brushing his eyebrows into...
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As a result of the causes/reasons identified for youth homelessness, multiple issues affect these youth. These effects include contact with the criminal justice system, substance abuse, mental health concerns, sexual exploitation, and low levels of academic achievement. While specifically focusing on the academic achievement of homeless youth a rippling effect can be seen. It begins with a child or teen when first being without a stable living environment, which can result in a lack of attendance/focus in school, which then...
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Knowledge is power. Imagine living in poverty and not understanding or knowing that you need help. Mental Illness can include addiction, depression, schizophrenia, and more. Having mental health problems can be tricky, sometimes it can be hard to spot the symptoms, which is why having the knowledge and resources can be very helpful to those in need. The government provides many programs to help the underprivileged: food stamps, shelter, child support, etc. But you never really hear about the government...
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Have you heard about the Gun Law Scorecard? If you have not seen it yet, I recommend starting with a sneak peek on Google. Furthermore, that is how I decided to start my research on Gun laws and the differences between the states, out of 50 states I decided to pick Florida, Texas, and Delaware. These three states are very different, in this peculiar scorecard they are scored as C in Florida, F in Texas, and B in Delaware. In...
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The late 1800s was the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the most momentous and dynamic time in American history. Industrial cities and towns grew significantly because of the migration of farmers and families who were searching for work in factories and mines. The resettlement of the people would help start a new development and retransformation of the country for generations to come. It was a time of reform, in which many Americans wanted to regulate corporations and manipulate the changes...
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Lorraine Hansberry is a writer and activist born in May 1930, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Hansberry is an African American woman, born in the Depression era although, because of her father's relative wealth they were considered middle class. Though their position on the economic ladder they still experienced extreme racism and segregation. She attended an overcrowded public school for African American students located in the ghettos. As she grew up she read books in her father's library, she...
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Inequality around the world has been a huge problem for many people. Not many voices have been heard, but the people who dared to speak up about it like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did in his âI Have a Dreamâ speech given to Congress on August 28th, 1963. Like Dr. King, Malala Yousafzai spoke against inequality and injustice in her âNobel Lectureâ speech given on December 10th, 2014 at the Oslo City Hall in Norway. Both Martin Luther Kingâs...
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The Romantic movement expressed the assertion of the self, the power of the individual, and nature of the universe. The writing praised the power of nature and the spiritual link between nature and man, and was often emotional, marked by a sense of liberty, inner contemplations, and scenes of love. An example of nature is when the narrator explains how âshe was happy to be alive and breathing, when her whole being seemed to be one with the sunlight, the...
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Itâs called âThe Manâ and it talks about the sexist stereotypes and double standards that still occur between men and women. Swift poses the idea that if she were male, but still the same otherwise, her dating life would be interesting to the public, instead of polarising as it has been. She would be admired or perhaps even idolised for being someone who has a lot of partners, the way a man would be dubbed a âladies manâ or âsuccessful...
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While emotions can help you overcome that bump in the road or motivate you to do better, athletes shouldnât let their emotions overpower their concentration which can be recognized as deviance because it strays from the rules, law, ethics, or normative behaviors. Negative emotions can hurt your performance both physically and mentally. Your emotions are letting you know deep down, you arenât confident in your ability to perform well and it is not intellectually stimulating. A rare case of deviance...
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Post-World War France was witness to the emergence of the ânouveau romanâ and the New Wave of cinema. After many years of a drought of cinema culture, enforced by Nazi occupation and its ban on the industry, its emancipation meant that it was inundated by exposure to world cinema and the progress that it had made in the meanwhile. This reinvigorated French cinema and led to the adoption and subsequent rejection of cinematic tradition. The âAuteurâ movement was a stepping...
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In the world that surrounds us today, kids all over are constantly frustrated and annoyed with education. But what if kids didnât have the opportunity to gain an education? Would that be a gift or a burden? For a kid coming from lots of conflict, poverty, and oppression, education may be neither a gift nor a burden. So the text that answers the question above is âNervous Conditionsâ by Tsitsi Dangarembga. This is told from the perspective of a young...
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