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Herodotus: Historian or Storyteller?Herodotus wrote the Histories so "...that human achievements may not become forgotten in time, and great and marvelous deeds- some displayed by Greeks, some by barbarians-may not be without glory" (¶ 1.1). Here he begins his work of telling the past yearning for the truth. This gives us the immediate view as Herodotus the historian. However, there has been much debate as to the reliability of Herodotus' history, wherein the sensational nature of the content of the Histories leaves historians skeptical as to whether the historic narratives are factual data, or are lavished tales to be read primarily for entertainment. Indeed, Thucydides dismissed Herodotus as a storyteller for the sensational nature of his Histories. However, Herodotus remains our most explicit source of evidence for an historical narrative of the events leading up to the Persian War of the first half of the 5th century BCE. As such, it is fundamentally necessary to understand the nature and purpose of |
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Physical Environment and At-Risk Preschool ChildrenAggressive behavior is commonly defined as behavior that is intended to physically or psychologically hurt another person (or oneself) or to damage or destroy property. Aggressive behavior is a characteristic of an at-risk child. It is argued by some that for a behavior to be termed aggressive the aggressor must feel anger or hostility toward the "victim" and must derive satisfaction from hurting the victim. This kind of aggression is called hostile aggression. In contrast to hostile aggression, there can be cases where the aggressor is interested only in getting an object from the victim or achieving a goal. This is called instrumental aggression, and need not involve anger or hostility (Bentzen, 2005). Many young children, including children with disabilities, engage in behaviors that are labeled as "challenging", "aggressive" or "at-risk". In many cases, aggressive behavior is short term and decreases with age with the use of appropriate strategies. As children increas |
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Experimental Design - Cellphones and DrivingThe common belief of people suggests that talking on a cell phone weakens one's driving ability. Many things must be done inside the actual test itself to examine the potential risks that are associated with talking on the phone and driving. To ensure that the test is not unfair, the correct people should be examined with a control and then under the correct circumstances. The experimenters and researchers should take on the responsibility to make sure that the test is maintained throughout the entire scope of the experiment in order to test the hypothesis, otherwise the test will be proven to be invalid and not scientific. Control conditions are important because they allow the researcher to see what type of change happened when a variable was manipulated. It is crucial to only test one variable, otherwise, the researcher is unable to tell which variable was responsible for the change. To begin the experiment, the researcher must make sure the contr |
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Rubeola - A Virus DiseaseAbstract Rubeola, also known as measles, is a contagious virus disease that that lives in the nose and throat. When Rubeola is contracted it can cause a lot of sometime serious symptoms and complications that can be detrimental to a person health. This paper is being written in reference to Rubeola being a viral disease and it is going to explore the signs and symptoms and what they can do a person health. Then the paper is going to go into complications based on the severity of the complication. Then it will go into how Rubeola can be treated and what medications are beneficial to use. Finally, the paper will go into detail on how to prevent Rubeola from happening again and what tips to do when it comes to other people Keywords: Rubeola, measles, prevention, medication, symptoms, complications, treatments Rubeola: A Virus Disease Rubeola, another term for measles, is a highly contagious virus that lives in the nose and throat mucus of an infected person (Transmission of Measles, par |
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Banning Genetically Modified FoodsSeveral years ago, a Californian company, Calgene, launched its new line of Flavr Savrs, the first commercially distributed genetically modified crop. The Flavr Savr was a genetically engineered tomato, which promised to be more resistant to rotting and softening. On May 18, 1994, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed its thorough review of the tomato, searching for health risks and inconsistencies in genetic makeup. In its final review, the FDA concluded that the Flavr Savr did not lose original characteristics of a modern tomato and provided the exact same nutritional value. Evidently, the FDA approved the Flavr Savr for production and distribution. While Calgene may have started a breakthrough in agriculture, it has also started a war against GMOs with people claiming that they present health risks. Although genetically modified foods have been known to be in opposition among some groups, they should not be banned in the United States as they present solutions to purchas |
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The Code of the StreetsIn the book Code of the Streets, Anderson moves to an urban part of Philadelphia where the African American neighborhoods are filled with people selling drugs, crime rates are high, and people are living in poverty. Anderson becomes a part of the society there and examines elements such as respect, honor, loyalty, and unspoken rules of the streets known as the "code of the streets". It is not just these communities that live by street codes, its many other urban cities. Anderson points out that other cities are also facing problems such as teen pregnancy, strive for respect, drugs, and people committing crimes. In the book, it's discussed how the whole community must have an equal understanding of the code of the street since it is not just street families who live in these aggressive environments, its people of all backgrounds. In order the people of these communities to survive their surroundings, they must know this code and respect it because it could be the means between success and failure or l |
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Criminological Theories - EmpireThe movie "Empire" is a dramatization of the life in the shoes of one of four heroin dealers in the New York City area known as South Bronx. It is a story told by Victor Rosa, the main character referred to by many as Vic, as the viewer follows him around the city. The movie begins by naming all the main drug dealers and their territories across the South Bronx region, Victor's territory noticeably bigger than the others. Out of the four competitors, we only see one that Victor has any trouble with later in the movie and that is the drug dealer known as Tito. Tito is another successful, Hispanic drug dealer who sells his product in the territory just south of Victor. Due to the location of these two territories it isn't uncommon to see a pedlar cross into another dealers area of sales. The first outbreak of violence between the two gangs erupts after Victor is informed by an appointed leader in his crew that one of Tito's men had been witnessed selling their product across the "invisib |
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Definition Essay - Finding HappinessHave you ever been so close to reaching a milestone or event in your life that you have thought to yourself, "I can't wait for that day to come because only then I truly be happy"? Have you ever been so convinced that if you just reached this goal of yours-no matter how hard it may be- that you will finally be able to rest and say that you're satisfied? Could it really work that way? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word 'happiness' as "a state of well-being and contentment." Even though I agree with this definition, trying to have everything meet your expectations so that the end result is your happiness is incorrect. Although we go through life trying to chase what it is that makes us happy, we often fail to realize that happiness isn't an object to be fished for, but it is in fact a frame of mind. The first thing I want to make clear is that the feeling of being happy and actual happiness are two separate things. Feeling happy is caused by |
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Conceptual and Operational Framework - Deviant BehaviorThere are two main questions that this study looks to answer; do zero-tolerance policies significantly reduce deviant behavior? Secondly, what are the effects on the students where zero-tolerance policies are implemented? We do not expect that zero-tolerance policies will significantly reduce deviant behaviors. Also, we expect to see negative effects on the learning environment of the school. It is only when zero-tolerance policies reduce deviant behavior and have no effect on the learning environment can they be said to be effective. All of this will be examined at the high school level The first variable to examine is deviant behavior. We begin by defining deviant behavior as any behavior that breaks a schools code of conduct. With zero-tolerance policies, this behavior results in an automatic suspension or expulsion with no questions |
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Character Analysis - Equality 7-2521 in Anthem"It is a sin to write this. It is a sin to think words no others think and to put them down upon a paper no others are to see. It is base and evil. It is as if we were speaking alone to no ears but our own. And we know well that there is no transgression blacker than to do or think alone" (17). Equality 7-2521 was born into a society where to talk about yourself is a crime. To think of oneself instead of others was sinful, and to try and be different from others was cruelly punishable. To have the forbidden word was, well, forbidden. To even say it was like touching burnt coal. Ego. Equality 7-2521 was taught to believe that "we are one in all in all in one. There are no men but only the great WE, One, indivisible and forever" (19), or in other words, everyone is one in the same and to be egotistical was sinful. Equality 7-2521 understood that his need to ask questions and his thirst for knowledge was sinful, but as he expanded his knowledge and pushed against the Council of Elders he grew to realize that his sins may actually not be as sinful as he previously thought. In my pe |
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Analysis of the Federal Law Enforcement Training CenterAbstract The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) is the starting point for our nation's counter-terrorism and national defense. FLETC is tasked with training all federal officers and agents within the Department of Homeland Security, as well as a multitude of other federal, tribal, state, local, and international agencies. The mission of FLETC is to train those who protect our homeland, and they do so by providing fast, flexible, and focused training to secure and protect America. Throughout this paper, I will analyze and discuss FLETC's history, organization and structure, and various roles and programs it utilizes in order to efficiently to train our nations agents and officers in accordance with the mission of the Department of Homeland Security. History In the late 1960's, studies revealed to congress that the nation was desperately in need of high quality, cost effective, and centralized training by trained professionals using modernized training facilities. Prior |
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Treatment and Diagnosis of Children in PsychotherapyThis can be quite a controversial topic for a person who is a parent, and for the doctor who is involved with the child being treated under their care. Children are being put on medications that they could not need just because they might be classified as having ADHD or bipolar disorder. All children develop, react, and cognitively function in different ways, some children learn faster than others and some have a slower learning rate. John Ronson tackles the notion that some children are being diagnosed with mental disorders they do not have in his book, The Psychopath Test. Ronson goes so far as to suggest that some parents are letting their children be put on these medications so they would not have to deal with their own children's hyper activeness or problems. Ronson explains that some psychiatrists are misdiagnosing children under seven with bipolar disorder when there is no clear scientific evidence that children under seven even experience this at that young of an age. In Chap |
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Literary Analysis of Lone EagleLone Eagle written by Walter L. Hixson is a fantastic piece of literature that gives the reader an insight into flying in the early 20th century. Pioneers in any field often have many tales to tell about their days of exploring a new frontier, but few have experienced quite as much as Charles Lindbergh. As a revolutionary aviator, one who defied death countless times, the incredible accounts that constitute his career, and his personal life are simply engrossing. From his initial interest in flight during his early childhood, all the way up to his transatlantic voyage a passion for soaring above the clouds is what kept him going. Despite all the obstacles that he was forced to overcome in order to achieve something great he was never deterred from doing something so great that it's impact is still seen today. He proved that man could truly soar. The way that Lindbergh is described throughout the text is simply remarkable. Despite portraying him as a legend, he's also limned as a relatable and down-to-earth individual. This is evident when the author talks about the struggles that he faced in order to get into the air such as monetary issues and his father's unwil |
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Class Summary: Pro-Disability and SocietalBefore the semester started, I wasn't sure what elective class to choose. But my friend recommended me taking this class. He said this was a very educational class and that it helped him change into a better and more aware person. So I decided to give this class a shot. At first I was trying to enroll in the first class section, but I just got a job and the time conflicted. So here I am in the section 2 class. This class is called "Disability and Society" and its purpose is to develop competency in understanding the community of disability and with interacting appropriately with those who has it. Early on in the semester while taking this course, I knew the purpose for the course but it never really applied to me in life. But after a few weeks in the co |
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Overview of Social NetworkingSocial networking can make one's life very efficient due to improved relationships. Social networking has been around for years. Whether it's Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Myspace, etc. There are both positive and negative effects of social networking. Social media has become a defining part of this age. Everywhere you look whether it's a mall, restaurant or even a park, you will see people of all ages tweeting, texting, Instagramming their time away. Although social media can sometimes be an annoying and at times a rude distraction, I believe it holds more value than it does problems. When social media is used correctly, it can be a fast and effective way to keep in touch with people all over the world, find out news faster than ever before, and see what your friends are doing and where they're headed to. Even though social media is often abused, the basic principles it was mainly made for are stil |
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The Lottery and the Disturbing Nature of HumanityShirley Jackson's "The Lottery" is a story that seeks to paint the picture of how human race will do any horrible act for success. Jackson develops the plot until the end when the reader is presented with a dramatic ending, which to some extent is almost shocking. The lottery is a ritual that takes place in this small town where the winner is stoned to death in the towns square in hopes of a bountiful corn crop come during harvest time. It is a story that, in a way, expresses concern on how mankind's evil nature is hidden behind tradition and the inability to see past it. The town people feel powerless to change or even try to change anything. Likewise, "A Rose for Emily" by William Falkner is a story of a woman named Emily Grierson, who for the greater part of her life was sheltered and controlled by her father. That led to Emily's inability to cope with modern society. She always lived on the shadow of the past and afraid of changing. Moreover, she even clings to |
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Movie Summary - Master and Commander"Master and Commander" is an inspiring film which uses colorful characters, action, and drama to display leadership traits and principles through both good and bad reactions to circumstances. Set in 1805, aboard the H.M.S. Surprise, Captain Jack Aubrey and his trusted friend, the ship's scholarly surgeon, Stephen Maturin, are ordered to hunt down and capture a powerful French vessel off the South American coast. Though Napoleon is winning the war and the men and their crew face an onslaught of obstacles, including their own internal battles, "Lucky Jack" is determined that nothing will stop the Surprise from completing its mission. Although this movie was set years in the past the lessons learned can be applied to this day. The main leadership traits and principles displayed in |
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The Importance of Play in Early LearningThe importance of play is stemmed from the contribution it makes towards an early years' physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being (Ginsburg, 2005). Play provides Early Years children the opportunity to express their ideas, symbolise and test their knowledge of the world around them; play provides a basis for inquiry in science, maths, literacy, art, music and movement. Therefore, children become active learners through play and engage in explorations about themselves, their personal-social world and their community. Outdoor play is a crucially important needed activity in the early childhood as it is the building block of a child's intellectual skills and helps develop their physical, emotional and social skills. According to Hutt et al (1989, p.10) early years emotional and social development depends vitally upon outdoor play. Strickland et al (2003, p.2) states that outdoor play is critical to the social development of early years' children, mainly during 3-4 years and |
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The Life of Malcolm XMalcolm X had become a legend when it came to the civil rights battle in the 1960's. He was born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska. He kept the idea of racial segregation because he acknowledged that only his solution would improve African American lives, and that the white race would always dominate society. Malcolm grew up during poverty and racism, leading to bad habits throughout his life. The film Malcolm X, properly depicts the life of Malcolm because the actors portray Malcolm's poverty stances of his childhood, the results of Malcolm's upbringing , and steps towards civil rights activism. The beginning of Malcolm's harsh upbringing gave little to no indication that he would later rise to such eminence. "Malcolm was born on May 19th 1925" ("Malcolm X." 1). He grew up having both a mother and a father, Louis Little and Earl Little. Malcolm grew up during the Jim Crow laws, his family was also not in a well economic state. "Malcolm's parents home was att |
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Causes and Attributes of the ProhibitionDuring the Prohibition era a famous physicist named Albert Einstein said "The prestige of government has undoubtedly been lowered considerably by the prohibition law. For nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced. It is an open secret that the dangerous increase of crime in this country is closely connected with this." (My First Impression of the U.S.A., 1921). The Prohibition was the law of the land during January 16, 1920- February 17, 1933 and with this the manufacturing, importation, transportation, export, and sale of alcohol beverages was no longer legal in the United States and other countries like Canada. Prohibition was expected to solve social issues like reducing crime and corruption, solving social problems, reducing the tax burden created by prisons and poorhouses, and improving health and hygiene in the country. Prohibition had the opposite effect of its intended purpose, becoming a h |
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Gender and MasculinityAll throughout history, there have been certain gender role expectations enforced by society for both men and women. Men are taught that their role is to behave masculinely. Women on the other hand, are taught that they are supposed to behave femininely. What is the idea of masculinity? Intelligence, superiority, as well as strength are some of the terms associated with the concept of being masculine, as opposed to being feminine. How does this effect the expectations of a woman needing to take the feminine role? Masculinity is a stereotypical expectation society has for men which leads to the outdated notion that women need to be feminine. Along with the postulation that men are the masculine gender, being more intelligent and capable of being intellectual compared to women, leads to the general perception that women are less knowledgable. This outdated misconception is what has kept women from having the same opportunities for success that men have had. It was not until the late 18 |
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Walt Whitman - Literary Research PaperThroughout American history, various authors, journalists, and poets, have been recalled to have changed the view of American society. But one of these poets emerges from this group of people; an influential poet of the 19th century was Walt Whitman, author of the famous poems, "Leaves of Grass," and "O Captain, My Captain." Whitman blends the boundaries of the poetry world, with the American society, by displaying every inch of his mind, and creativity in his works. Through his works in history, he has modernized the way Americans wrote poetry by covering controversial topics, continuing to write even though others were harshly criticizing his poems, and encouraging the American people not to be ashamed of who they are and what they have to offer the world. Born on May 31, 1819, Whitman was born at West Hills in the town of Huntington, Long Island. Being "the son of Walter Whitman, a carpenter and farmer, and Louisa Van Velsor," he was the "second of eight |
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iterAbstract Trial by Media is the impact of television and newspaper coverage on a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt regardless of any verdict in a court of law. Media has wide reach and a more effective and a more direct approach to the people.Trial is very much effected by media sensation. To understand the meaning of free trial and free media one has to reflect on the evolutions of court and media and its present scenario. The judiciary and the media share a common bond and play a complimentary role to each other: man is the centre of their universe. Both the judiciary and the media are engaged in the same task: to discover the truth, to uphold the democratic values and to deal with social, political and economic problems. Media, as referred to by many as the "eyes and ears of the general public". This actually calls for the existence of a responsible media. The essay encompasses in its current scenario, influences, challenges and solutions. |
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iterAbstract Trial by Media is the impact of television and newspaper coverage on a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt regardless of any verdict in a court of law. Media has wide reach and a more effective and a more direct approach to the people.Trial is very much effected by media sensation. To understand the meaning of free trial and free media one has to reflect on the evolutions of court and media and its present scenario. The judiciary and the media share a common bond and play a complimentary role to each other: man is the centre of their universe. Both the judiciary and the media are engaged in the same task: to discover the truth, to uphold the democratic values and to deal with social, political and economic problems. Media, as referred to by many as the "eyes and ears of the general public". This actually calls for the existence of a responsible media. The essay encompasses in its current scenario, influences, challenges and solutions. |
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Police, Criminals and Community PolicingThere is so much talk about getting tough on criminals or about developing community policing, with the lack of understanding of why crimes are happening. The policies are conceptual motivated by the crimes taken place, and some of the programs are useful when put into effect. Community Policing Community policing is in a place to help police officers solve crimes, this method can become misunderstanding or not fit well if not totally the implemented correctly. Community policing seems to offer the best talks and conceptualization, and provides a promise for better future. But there is risk involved if there is no understanding of the calls for the crime, and not fully implemented in a car hence current comprehensive policy (Friedman). In the southeastern part of the United States has a conditional report which is significantly examined, the community policing program and operational practices of duty officers in the small city of the police department. The Commonwealth policing uses |
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