Essays on Carter

The male and female perspectives in works of art are mostly expressed through the characteristics given to the characters and the themes. Most men believe in facing off their problems individually without involving other parties. In the ‘King Pig’, there are different ways the writer tries to express this idea. In the story, the king’s son who was later called Mister Piggy hears his first and second wives plotting to kill him while asleep. He doesn’t tell anyone about the evil thoughts of his wives but kills them first before they try to kill him. Even when ...

Business Project Plan

Business Project Plan In the contemporary age, carefully managing the mental and social health concerns of the veterans is a crux role of every government, and this demands every responsible government to formulate an action plan that can be applied in the management of these health concerns. This is especially so as medical scholars continue to acquire new insights regarding the mental, vocational or physical health of veterans as applies to mental health, as well as the difficult and traumatic experience of the veterans in their transitioning to normal life after completion of service (American Public Health Association, 2014). ...

In a couple of last years the activity of different terrorist groups has gone up. The most know is a catastrophe of 9/11 where almost three thousand people became victims. After hearing the number, one may think that it is the maximum what they can do, but it is far from being true. As technologies develop, terrorist may acquire new weapons, including weapons of mass destructions like nuclear missiles or poison gas dispensers. With this kind of magnitude, the number of victims can grow up to tremendous hundreds of thousands or eve millions. In case the worst case scenario ...

Introduction

Business entities both in the contemporary society as well as in the past have different approaches in undertaking their business activities and such approaches focus on increasing the returns. The other objective of the majority of the companies is seeking to obtain stable markets as well as a clear expansion strategy that enables them to approach new markets and establish operations in new markets successfully. The clothing industry is a major industry across the globe with varying organizations operating in the industry. The majority of the companies have not developed specialized products based on the demographic segmentation of the ...

In order to ensure peace and prosperity of a country, most governments have employed the use of stringent rules and regulations to govern people. However, some people stray away from the common perception of government and embrace anarchy. Anarchy is basically opposite of what the government stands for, anarchism is a political ideology (Carter, 1971) that holds the state undesirable and harmful while advocating for stateless institutions. The view of anarchists stray away from the commons masses and more often they tend to go extreme and cause social disturbance and unrest (Gage, 2009)as was the case of the ...

Glassmaking Technologies in the Late 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, 1351-1323 BCE

Description of Project The XVIII Dynasty of ancient Egypt is likely the most familiar period of Egyptian history for people today. This is due to the major news event of 1923, when Howard Carter opened the sealed tomb of Tutankhamun, a teenage pharaoh who ruled from 1332 to 1323 BCE (Schultz 2010). King Tut, as he was nicknamed by the press, was laid to rest in the Valley of the Kings in a tomb full of precious objects, with rich drawings on its walls that illustrated the young king’s life. Many of those objects were made of, or ...

Why is employee engagement an important consideration for people managers today? Discuss the ways in which employee engagement can impact an organization?

Introduction

Employee Engagement is the rational and emotional commitment that employees have with the company. An engaged employee is the one who shares the vision of the company and finds of belonging to the organization, and also finds sense to the work that he performs for chasing the organizational objectives. That employee is willing to strive voluntarily above of what is asked. The employee engagement actions that are aimed at increase this feeling have an impact on innumerable ...

COMM 495: Communications Studies Senior Capstone

Introduction The present portfolio is a compilation of different works that I completed throughout my studies at UMUC. They illustrate my understanding of the different communication theories and concepts that I learnt in these classes. In the first part of this portfolio, I presented my work samples and briefly explained their background and purpose. In the second part of the portfolio, I reflected upon the manner in which these works added to my body of knowledge and developed my communication, critical thinking, writing and analyzing skills. The final part of the portfolio is a resume. I believe that this ...

Literature on the effect of environmental stress caused by changes in the climate is more relevant today than it has been before, especially in the context of global warming (Beniston 2010). Schulte (2014) and Somero (2010) published articles on environmental stress and climate change respectively. Reading the two articles offers an understanding of how the two variables are interrelated and the effect that they have on living organisms. The manner in which the arguments are constructed presents with various positives and negatives. This critique will highlight the positives and negatives with the help of literature from other scholars. Schulte ( ...

At common law, a felony murder was defined as the unlawful killing of a human being while in the commission of a felony crimes (LaFave). However, the modern concept of felony murder has widely been interpreted to mean an unlawful killing that occurred in the commission of only a certain type of felony crime, or acts that are deemed, by the totality of circumstances, to be inherently dangerous (LaFave). Under the federal criminal code, a person is guilty of felony murder if in “preparation of, or attempt to perpetrate, any” robbery (LII). Robbery, under the federal criminal code, is ...

Abstract

Wayne Bertram Williams was an American national living in Atlanta, Georgia was who was suspected of killing two men as well as 28 to 30 other murders in the city. Many of the bodies he is suspected of killing were dumped by the roadside. The killer was meticulous and did not leave any evidence but for some fibers on the bodies of the victims. Wayne Bertram Williams was arrested on the James Jackson Parkway Bridge of the Chattahoochee River where the bodies were being dumped after the police heard a splash in the river. The prosecution of Wayne Bertram ...

This paper is about Freddie Lee Hall and the review of the case Hall v Florida No. 12-10882 (2014), with reference to Atkins v Virginia. Mr. Hall committed multiple crimes of rape, kidnap, robbery and murder, although with an accomplice in 1978. There was an effort to refute his claims of being intellectually challenged because of the degree of planning needed to conduct such a robbery and also a consideration of the fact that he had an IQ score of 71. Automatically, the fact that he killed two people, one of them a deputy, should have gotten him a ...

Introduction

An agreed definition of dementia is a syndrome caused in most cases by an array of illness which affects memory, reasoning, ability to carry out daily duties and communication skills. Ethical concerns not only on issues of dementia but throughout nursing practice are a pivotal point for the practice. The condition of dementia raises some ethical issues during treatment as the diseases affects a person’s ability to make sound decisions by themselves without assistance. Ethical issues in caregiving to patients with dementia come in different shape and sizes. For example, questions arise on whether a nurse should give ...

Any person can acknowledge that sex sells, particularly Carl Jr. Considering the commercials done by Mr. Carl Jr., it is clear that he uses models that are extremely sexualized for more than ten years. There is no exception to the advert where Charlotte McKinney, a model was the center of everybody’s attention for the approximately 50 second commercial. After a closer look at the advert, this essay is to give its presentation more into what goes in the commercial rather than just boobs and burgers. Consideration is given to the distribution of characters (femininity versus masculinity), text and ...

Introduction

Health policy can be defined as a plan or decision combined with actions to achieve specific healthcare goals by implementing key strategies within the society (WHO, 2016). As per the World Health Organization (WHO), an explicit health policy is known to be associated with several success factors such as development of a vision for the future and establishment of key targets for the short and long-term. Health policies enable organizations, institutes, societies, and groups to define outline, propose new goals, and inculcate different roles across various healthcare sectors (Záliš, et al. 2016). Healthcare policies are known to unite ...

RECRUITMENT PLAN FOR NOVA SERVICES

Nova Service is a geotechnical engineering and construction inspection firm based in San Diego in the state of California. The company was established in the year 2012 and serves to assess the soil for development elopement and suggest the suitable type of construction and appropriateness of material. The task has been assigned to determine a recruitment plan for three positions at Nova Services. The three positions are of Human Resource Director, Compliance Officer, and Inspection Supervisor. There are a couple of steps which will be involved in the recruitment process which are all interconnected and every step has its ...

Management

The nature and scope of strategic management has been fundamentally transformed by neoliberalism. Discuss.

Introduction

It must be brought to light that modifications and changes in the social and political system in the external environment can certainly bring changes in the way businesses and institutions work. This is because the field of management and business is strongly influenced by the changes taking place in the external environment. When political scenario undergoes radical changes and social movements begin to rise, then the way management in business is being carried out also undergoes some form of modification to keep up with the ...

Essay 1

Troy Carter was faced with three touring options for Gaga after Kanye West officially withdrew from the already confirmed Fame Kills Tour (Elberse and Christensen 12). If I was Troy Carter, the best option among the three would be the second option, a theatre tour, in which case Gaga would perform but at a reduced scale than compared to the first involving an arena tour. In this case, Gaga at the time, was a relatively new artist and there was a possibility of not filling up arenas as the public was yet to understand her as an artist, her ...

Fairy tales and folklores are nothing but the reflections of the society. Authors and artists depict the world through their lens to highlight social elements. The Company of Wolves by Angela Carter is a fairy tale built on the theme of the Little Red Riding Hood. In a very subtle way it depicts the patriarchal structure of the society and what it means to be a liberated woman. In an interesting way she has shown what a feminist means, as it brings harmony and order into an otherwise sexist and chaotic society. Carter’s Company of Wolves might not ...

Introduction:

We have seen economic progress through the centuries, and we have prized that progress because the same has been making our living standards better and it is giving us access to so many services. That of the United States is an economy which screams progress, but within this progress, the economy also hides a great flaw. In this economy, the rich seems to be getting even richer, while the poor suffer through the worse of the ups and downs, at least this is a question that we are going to prove true or false in this paper. As per ...

The American criminal justice system is made of the courts, policing agencies, and the prisons. Each of this plays a significant role in implementing the American law. While each of them has varying roles and responsibilities, they are intertwined as such that the action of one is bound to affect the others directly or indirectly. This essay will evaluate the trends in the policing agencies. There are various types of policing agencies within the American jurisdiction. The most prominent are the federal law enforcement agencies (Balko 15). These agencies include the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S Customs and ...

American pulp fiction is iconic; it influenced the development of American culture for decades and maintains a lasting influence to this day in the form of comic books, movies, and current literature. Pulp fiction was printed on cheap pulp paper during the 1930s and 1940s, though they were first created in 1896, and was hugely successful because of the rising literacy rates of the American population and the cheapness and proliferation of the products themselves. Pulp fiction eventually lost its popularity during World War II when paper rationing affected the population and movies, television, comic books, and normal paperbacks ( ...

Abstract

This paper will elucidate on the development of a set of ethical and identity procedures for ministerial boundaries preserved through a network with other individuals seeking soul care. The core objective of the essay is to establish a biblical responsible vocational model. In pastoral counseling, observing and maintaining the ethical boundary is of crucial importance. Ethical boundaries ought to be preserved in any profession so as to maintain a healthy professional relationship. Centuries ago, ethical codes were a symbol of numerous secular professions in the community. The paper’s objective aimed at establishing a biblical and ministerial professional connections ...

In ‘Clint Smith: How to raise a black son in America’ racial profiling is a major tent of prejudice and for many growing up the idea that people of a particular race are not as privileged as others is what upholds the prejudicial culture. ‘In Jimmy Carter: Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse’ the argument presented is that prejudice is a creation of humans in which they set laws that undermine and enslave members of a particular group. In particular, women and the poor are subjected to laws because men and ...

Part 1

Prejudice, a concept that proves to be is well and universally known across the world. The term embodies any disregard, misconception, preconceived opinions about something or other people based on factions of fallacy, misdirected beliefs, and opinions. Prejudice is independent of regions but is directly and purposely specific to given tenets and factions of people. In the United States, prejudice takes and assumes varied forms and angles. One of the TED talks sessions continued to shed light on topic with several speakers pointing that prejudice affects people of color such as blacks and Latinos, women, and the LGBT (lesbians, ...

Abstract

Radio has definitely been one of the most significant technological devices for more than a century. From the moment of its invention in the early 1800s till new developments in recent years, radio has performed a lot of important functions. Throughout the history, radios helped to supply communication and provide entertainment to many cultures. More than one hundred years already, radio still remains a powerful force in American life that will also retain its potency for some time to come. This unique form of mass media has the potential to reach any people, even the illiterate ones. No matter ...

Introduction

The question of racial discrimination in the legal system of the United States is a sought after topic despite limited evidence to support its existence at present. Although the nation once participated in discriminatory practices in the past, the majority of the activities ceased during the last few decades. Despite sweeping developments in recent years, the news never grows old while reporting a possible aberration. This research paper examines the evidence of data available in the books against the media reports which claim the rampant existence of racial discrimination. Each section in this research paper will raise question regarding ...

Introduction

Nutritional needs changes throughout a person’s life that if not properly assessed may lead to malnutrition. Malnutrition is the state of the body lacking important nutrients or having excess or imbalance of energy. According to studies, 16% of people over 65 years and 2% of people over 85 years are malnourished. Studies also show that approximately two-thirds of people occupying hospital beds are above the age of 65 years (Ahmed & Haboubi, 2010). Malnutrition is associated with a number of health outcomes such as poor wound healing, slow recovery from surgery, higher hospital readmissions, and deaths. Malnutrition is high ...

Introduction

Racism is the ideology of racial inferiority/superiority at the individual, cultural, or institutional level that influences the perceptions and behavior of members of different racial groups towards others (Pieterse et al., 2011; Hoyt Jr., 2012). Research on the issue of racial prejudice has led to the association of perceived racism with poor psychological well being and psychological stress. Racism is an important concern in the present society due to the current prevalence of fatal violence against African Americans on the streets and even in church. It raises questions on the true incidence and impact of racial prejudice in the ...

Integrated Literature Review

Directorship on Child Care Introduction Childhood is an important stage of human development in which proper guidance are necessary in order to ensure that a child’s welfare is being addressed. In many ways, the work of a program director encompasses a difficult role in terms of regulations and program strategies that aims to have a positive influence towards child development. In this discussion, the role of a director in child development will be explored by examining literatures that articulates the topic on teacher’s needs, ethics, leadership, roles and responsibilities, and best practices. Directors are institutional leaders that ...

Introduction

Behavioral psychologists assert that human characteristics are normally distributed and view abnormality a significant deviation from the normal or average behavior (Carter & McGoldrick, 2013). Additionally, an abnormal behavior can be perceived as a socially unacceptable and maladaptive behavior that often results from distorted thoughts. In abnormal psychology, an individual’s emotional, cognitive, and behavioral attributes are examined. In this study, different ways of defining abnormality will be examined. Particularly, a case of a 70-year-old that enters university and started acting the same way as an 18-year-old student will be analyzed. Further, an example of a historic behavior that was ...

Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances

1. A joint venture is a type of partnership or strategic alliance between a few entities which engage in the same activity or project. The pool of knowledge and expertise that appears when two companies start a specific project offers a great deal of creativity and technology exchange. Also, it is important to point out that partnership that may seem similar to a joint venture is usually long-term, while the latter is established specifically for one particular purpose. The main advantage of joint ventures is in complementary abilities that the companies may use to benefit. It refers to finance, ...

Emotional Intelligence (EQ or EI) is a cognitive ability that imposes interpersonal behavior and entails social skills, social awareness, self-management, and self-awareness, which are essential in enhancing the effectiveness in leadership (Carter, 2011). One example of emotional intelligence is the ability to motivate oneself and maintain successful interpersonal relationships. Another is example entails being able to discern and efficiently deal with emotions of other persons (Carter & Russell, 2008). On a similar note, it requires recognizing and managing one’s emotions in an efficient and effective manner. Emotional quotient is the measure of an individual’s emotional intelligence as quantified ...

Numerous organizations are surveying the natural elements that can lead representatives to participate in exploitative behavior. A focused business environment may call for unscrupulous conduct. Lying has ended up expected in fields, for example, exchanging. A case of this is the issues encompassing the untrustworthy activities of the Salomon Brothers. Salomon Brothers existed as a Wall Street speculation bank, identified as a lump section organization. Established in 1910 by Arthur, Herbert, and Percy, alongside an agent called Ben Levy, it continued as an association until the mid-1980s. This is the time they were obtained by the item exchanging company, ...

The stakeholders are all the individuals that take interest in the project and are actively involved in performing the functions of the company. All the employees and the customers of the organizations are the stakeholders. Employees are the stakeholders that are directly affected due to the change in the profitability of the company. The underlying article has discussed the information about the project. The article has discussed my personal experience and told that how the stakeholders help me in the underlying project. The sponsor of the project is a stakeholder that is responsible for the allocation of resources and ...

According to Weele (2009, p4), effective strategic purchasing is growing rapidly throughout because the organizations have realized it a potent avenue to achieve the company performance in short and long term. These includes attaining their strategic goals, improving the consumer satisfaction, improve the efficiency of the services rendered and many others. Hartmann & Blome (2010, p45) argues that the reason for such is because the quality of goods or raw materials in the organization enhances the organization’s performance. The cost of goods and service procured is also important in determining performance. Various theories are explaining the importance of the ...

Importance of ethos in Pastoral Ministry

Pastoral ministerial ethos involve the accepted code of conduct by the pastors in their daily devotion to the work of God. These are the qualities that are morally and spiritually upright that distinguish the pastors from mere men. Every pastor must engage this ministerial ethos so that the gospel be effective. Ministerial ethos are so important because they help a pastor to conduct every function following a spiritual blueprint that offers guidelines that the minister of the Gospel ought to follow (Gula, 2010). Ministerial ethos like total obedience to the word of God will help the servant of God ...

‘Coming of Age in Mississippi’ is one of the most favorite memoirs of American history wherein author Anne Moody shares first-hand account of her life, civil rights movement and contemporary American society. Moody’s account is more realistic than other African writers because she belonged to a common African American family and suffered pain like other African Americans. This paper proposes a discussion on Moody’s autobiography, ‘Coming of Age in Mississippi’ and further analyses the relationship in race, social movement, and citizenship. Anne Moody was born as Essie Mae. She was the eldest among her eight siblings. When ...

Ricardo Talancon is a 20-year old student living at home with his six siblings and their mother and father. He is the eldest among his siblings and is the first to finish high school. He is also the first in his family to attend college as he is currently enrolled at UCLA, where he is studying hard to obtain a law degree. Born in the year 1996, Ricardo was initially a Mexican citizen living with his mother and father in a town known as Xico, which is fairly large and prosperous enough. His father supported the family by catering ...

The purpose of this paper is to present a critique on a systemic review article on the topic of emergency department crowding and patient outcome (Carter, Pouch & Larson, 2014). The problem addressed by the article is the global increase in Emergency Department. Crowding in the Emergency Department is well-known to be associated with poor care processes such as timeliness of care and diversion of ambulances (Johnson & Winkelman, 2011; Kennebeck, Timm, Kurowski, Byczkowski, & Reeves, 2011). The review article sought to focus on another facet of Emergency Room crowding and that was patient outcome. The research question of the relationship of ...

Keywords: Complaint handling, Customer loyalty, Service failure, Service recovery, Transparency

Introduction

One of the primary goals of business organizations is to provide effective customer service to ensure that they retain their existing customers and attract new customers to the business. Retaining the existing customers shows customer loyalty. Achieving customer loyalty is critical to the success of organizations because it helps them to maintain their share of the market. However, the imperfect nature of organizations means that service failures occur at times, and this has a negative effect on customer loyalty. Service failure refers to the occurrence of errors in the ...

In America today there is a great deal of anger, strife and unrest. In fairness it is impossible in a diverse land to “please” everyone. The reality is that much of this social unrest stems from a number of reasons. Three of those reasons include income, race and gender as it exists in this modern era. While each can be discussed and addressed individually, they are, in fact, completely intertwined. Despite the ideal that America is based on the ideas of equality for all Americans is something of a myth in many towns, cities and states across the country. ...

1) Is LinkedIn a good social networking tool for professionals? Why? In various reviews of social networking sites, especially Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, it could be deduced that LinkedIn is a good social networking tool, especially for professionals (Executive's Guide to Social Networks, 2016; Chansamooth, 2014). As learned, LinkedIn has increased ability to connect professionals and business practitioners whose objectives focus more on attaining business goals. As emphasized, “the general expectation for LinkedIn is business” . Likewise, statistics revealed that “LinkedIn operates the world’s largest professional network on the Internet with more than 313 million members in over 200 ...

I. Introduction: Estate Planning As the saying goes, nothing is more certain in life than death. As many lawyers are trained, if you know that an event will happen, it is best to prepare for that event in order to put yourself in the best possible situation to take advantage of circumstances when the event occurs. The law’s response to effectively preparing for the ultimate eventuality is known as estate planning. Estate planning, in essence, is the process and procedures performed by an individual to arrange for the transfer of their “estate” in anticipation of death or incapacity ( ...

The present day healthcare system is highly fragmented; it is made up of different teams of health professions who have different education and training levels and plays specific roles in healthcare delivery process (Lancaster et al., 2015). The teams include nurses, physicians, technicians, anesthesiologists, surgeons and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs). Patients also have a broad range of health problems that needs to be addressed. As such, care for such patients cannot be entirely provided by one care provider. Typically, a hospitalized patient interact with several health care providers at the course of his/her stay at the hospital. Therefore, it ...

Angela Carter prominently retells the fairy tale story of Little Red Riding Hood, with more vivid and gruesome details as to the horrors of monstrosity. In The Company of Wolves, she first describes in detail the attitudes and machinations of wolves, providing examples using the concept of a werewolf compared to the anthropomorphized wolf in the original tale. Through Carter’s retelling, she envisions a tale of love that more closely resembles what could have happened in reality. Through this, the dichotomy of humanity and monstrosity is blurred when both exhibit traits that are supposedly exclusive of the other. ...

It is important for a company that is entering a new market to know its channel structures and strategies. These existing channels and strategies should be aligned with the goals and objectives of the company to fast track the achievement of corporate goals and objectives (Lee & Carter, 2005). The factors that affect the structure and the strategies available to global markets include the nature of customers, product, and environment (Keegan & Green, 2016). In my final project, I chose to establish Disney Store in a new market within South Korea because it has market opportunities for the children’s products. ...

Identification of Key Principle/Content

The key principle being examined is the notion of groups and teams within an organization. Groups can be defined as collections of more than two individuals that share a common goal or purpose in relation to the organization as a whole. These individuals will therefore have specific values that they pursue in order to achieve these goals. These units can be either in management or in collaboration with other groups. One of the most essential characteristics of a group is that they have some level of influence over each others overall level of success. This is what sets a ...

Research Paper

Judging the Quality of English Judging the Quality of English There are two main approaches that can be used to judge the standard of people’s English, both spoken and written. The prescriptive approach relies on the use of a set of rules and standards that prescribe how English should be used, whilst the descriptive approach relies more on an understanding of how English is used as a tool for communication in reality (McBee Oryulak, 2012). These two different approaches give an insight into how judgements can be made about the quality of the language. The purpose of this ...

The controversy whether John and Fred Carter should participate in the carter racing is shrouded by significant levels of controversy. Either way, both sides of arguments seem to be amicably supported by viable reasons. So the main question is; should the two brothers participate in the most lucrative race? The answer to this question is not determined by fate, but solely lies on the predisposed facts about the race, and the historical precedence that has surrounded the racing car. However, a core element of determination is a viable outcome that will meet the business interest of the Carter brothers ...

Policy Positions Paper: Use of Medical Marijuana in Georgia

The use of marijuana (Cannabis sativa) can be traced back more than 5000 years ago related to medical, recreational, and spiritual reasons (Bostwick, 2012). The United States Pharmacopeia has included it since 1850’s, and until the 1930’s physicians provided prescriptions for it for a number of physical complaints (Narcanon International, 2016). In 1970, the United States Congress determined it had no valid therapeutic value and categorized it as a Schedule I illegal substance. However, a number of sources have stated that marijuana has no addictive properties (Samsha, 2016). The National Institute on Drug Abuse state this is ...

Modern international relations have significantly increased the influence of American presidents. Three in particular served with similar events playing out: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama. The terms of these presidents were denoted by tumult in Iran and a resurgent Russia, and as far as foreign policy is concerned, their legacies may not be pristine. Jimmy Carter faced significant challenges in regards to Iran, whose revolution in 1979 instilled a theocratic regime devoted to Islamic law. The Ayatollah blamed the West for many of the region’s issues and when Carter allowed the deposed Shah to receive medical ...

The institutional affiliation

1. Patric Lancioni, a famous writer and founder of the management consulting group, explores in his bestseller how and why team dysfunctions appear, using an example of one Technology Company (Lencioni, 2002). Beside the business organizations, this book can be also applied for any kind of a team in churches, schools, hospitals, corporations, sport teams, etc. The work by Wrench, Punyanunt-Carter and Ward (2015) gives in turn more diverse view of the team organization and contrasts it to the group. The main idea here is that not every group is considered to be a team for a number of ...

Analysis of a Columnist

For the purpose of this paper, the selected columnist is Carter Stewart. He authored the article “Money Rarely Solves Complex Social Problems.” He is a former American Attorney for the Ohio district. At present, he is serving as the managing director of Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. According to the columnist, money has been used at all levels (the local, state and federal levels) (Carter par. 2). Despite the case, the use of illegal drugs in America has not been reduced. The columnist also cites a range of other issues such as addiction, mass incarceration, and systemic poverty. According to ...

Assisted dying is mostly referred to as suicide that is committed with the assistance of physicians. In this case, the doctor provides the patient with the knowledge and means such as lethal doses necessary for easy dying. To reduce the intensity of the term ‘assisted’ the advocates mostly uses the ‘compassionate death’ to refer to assisted dying. In most cases, the compassionate death is confused with the euthanasia which is ‘mercy killing’. However, assisted dying and mercy killing are different such that, in euthanasia means of dying are administered by the physicians while in assisted dying the patients manages ...

Introduction

Any of normal undertakings are considered tourist venues when specific features are attached to it, for instance, they create particular values and meaning with a distinctive appeal to and attract tourists. Therefore, tourist venues are highly negotiated and socially constructed phenomenon. The tourist places encompass specifically two components of place. That is, the meanings created by such places created by the tourist industry, and secondly the meanings of such palaces consumed by those tourists visiting such areas (Saarinen, 2012). There is significant overlap existing between the social constructions in the tourism industry in spite of the probable conflicting on-site ...

1. When Kyle is mad, he spits at other students in the class. This sentence is an explanatory fiction because the first clause “Kyle is mad,” does not show causality with respect to spitting at other students. The statement is fictional because spitting is a type of anger. Thus, the statement re-states “effect” as “cause”. Moreover, the statement does not specify what makes Kyle mad in the first place. 2. Brad gets anxious in class because he has OCD. This sentence is an explanatory fiction because it simply states a symptom of OCD, anxiety. Such a statement is causal, ...

The central question in Paul Pierson and Jacob S. Hacker’s Winner-Take-All Politics is why Americans so often seem to oppose programs or ideas that would directly benefit them. In the view of the authors, the American people should be overjoyed at things like the Affordable Care Act and increased regulation of the banking industry, but they are not. In the book, these two political scientists consider the reasons for this being the case. Moreover, they contend that Americans reason to be concerned about the fact that the wealth of the nation is becoming ever more concentrated in the ...

In the midst of the Cold War era, both the U.S and U.S.S.R engaged one another in proxy wars in regions throughout the world to further their respective expansionist national agendas while counteracting the geo-political influence of one another. Proxy wars are conflicts contained within third party nations or regions which are instigated by the influence of major geopolitical powers who do not themselves become directly involved in the conflict. Thus, proxy wars are facilitated by major powers to preserve and expand their geopolitical influence through promoting or opposing certain armed factions within a regional conflict which in turn ...

Gene replacement refers to a technique which utilizes homologous recombination (Carter & Shieh, 2010, p. 265), to make alterations by either adding a gene, deleting a gene or including point mutations. Gene replacement attempts to cure most of the genetic diseases at molecular level. A successful gene replacement prevents a protein from causing harm, giving new functions to proteins, and recovering or enhancing the normal function of a protein. This technique is commonly used to prevent, treat or improve animals. This is a permanent process that is very beneficial to animals. The process of animal gene replacement involves several processes ...