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How Basketball Changed My LifeI first held a kid-sized basketball at the age of four. Since then, I grew up playing outside with my mini basketball hoop, captivated by the freedom to experiment with different moves and the thrill of making a perfect shot. My basketball was practically glued to my hand wherever I went; I even played with it in my dreams. Whenever I stepped onto the basketball court, the world around me faded as if I had entered into a realm of fantasy. Though I outgrew my first basketball, my love for this sport only increased as I pursued it in high school. At first, I struggled to keep up with the better athletes; instead of feeling intimidated, however, I committed myself to improving my skills. When my friends went home after school or played computer games, I was on the court conditioning my body and practicing my shooting. I was driven by my ambition to excel in the sport I truly loved. In the end, my commitment proved worthwhile as I be |
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The War Against TerrorismTerrorists They choose to defy public opinion and refuse to see reason. They think that their own view point or stand is the only right view point or stand, and that they have a right to convert other people to their thinking by force. For this avowed purpose they do not hesitate from committing the worst of crimes including murder of innocent citizens, looting or burning property, kidnapping people, hijacking planes and creating terror in one way or the other. Some of the important terrorist organizations operating in different parts of the world have already been identified. The Al0Aaeda in Afghanistan, the Jaishe Mohmmad and the Lashker-e-Toiba based in Pakistan, the Palestine Liberation Organisation in the Middle East, the LTTE in Sri Lanka, the Maoists in Nepal, the Naxalite organization called People's War Group (PWA) in parts of India, the Naga National Council, several pro-Pakistan gr |
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Crohn's Disease - Dietary AnalysisAs someone with Crohn's Disease, it is important that I pay extra attention to what I eat. It helps me figure out which foods work for me and which don't. It also helps me figure out how I can get my intake of certain dietary needs without upsetting my ulcer. This assignment's purpose is to examine my dietary intake to better understand the ways in which the foods I consumer are either helping or hurting my healthy overall. By analyzing my diet and comparing it to the recommended intake, I will learn how too much or little of certain things are either good or bad for my wellbeing. This assignment will mainly focus on three important nutrients that are important for one's health: protein, fats, and fiber. My daily intake will be analyzed after three days to determine what foods are supplying the right type of proteins and fiber, and how you can adjust food consumption to provide for a healthier nutrient intake. After entering my dietary intake for three consecutive days, I noticed a consistent pattern of an overconsumption of prote |
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Euthanasia - Physician Assisted SuicideSince the creation of man, death has been an integral part of humanity. Despite daily experiencing our friends and relatives die, there seems to be a challenge of regarding answering the question when and how to do, since we all succumb to the thanatophobia issue. It is the tendency to mortality. Nevertheless, different people have different reasons for wanting to die. For example, we always find it in the news headlines that so and so has committed suicide due to some reasons (Quill e al. p.49-64). Deciding to take away your life is a criminal offense in most countries across the globe. The assisted methods are two; euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAS). However, the scope of this paper confines itself o euthanasia. PAS is different from euthanasia in that while the former advises patients to take drugs that could induce death upon a thoroughly enlightening them, the latter, of course after the patient making the decision, helps them in inducing death as Hazel Biggs puts it |
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Film Overview - Gods and GeneralsGods and Generals is a movie based on Jeffrey Shaara's book "Gods and Generals," and is the prequel to the movie "Gettysburg." This film chronicles three major battles that took place during the Civil War, but more importantly, it portrayed Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's life and his endeavors throughout the Confederates' battles during the Civil War. The movie begins with a brief glimpse into Jackson's life, pre-Civil War, which portrays a simple, outright Christian, military husband who teaches at the Virginia Military Institute, and ends with a legendary figure dying of a rather simplistic case of pneumonia. The movie also gives honorable mention to other vital military leaders at the time, including Robert E. Lee, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, and Winfield Scott Hancock. All of these men, including Chamberlain, who was a Lieutenant Colonel for the North, played important roles in early Confederate victories such as, the Battles of Manassas, Fredericksbur |
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The History of RumpelstiltskinThe earliest known version of the Rumpelstiltskin story was published sometime between 1575 – 1590 by Johann Fischart (Source 8). The earlier versions of this story such as Tom Tit Tot, Whuppity Stoorie, Tyrolese, and others, tell a tale of a power struggle between a higher force and a vulnerable person. This power struggle always ends in a consequence, whether death or the loss of something special. These stories revolve around a name or a deal in which the dark, higher force aims to come out on top and ends up losing. These variations of the story are old but follow a distinct pattern. A young person, usually a girl, is in trouble with no way out. Her task is too great, the expectations too high, etc. she becomes desperate, for if she can complete this task she may have what she desires, usually marriage to a king. The Rumpelstiltskin character offers help to the girl in exchange for a gift which he/she will return for later. This gift is precious to her. In most versions it |
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The Social Control TheoryThe social control theories attempts to interpret the cause of crime as one of the three major sociological viewpoints in criminology. Social control theorist posits that submission to the laws of society is produced by socialization and the maintenance of an individual's interaction with institutions. An individual's relationship to friends, family, school and work makes them less susceptible to the temptations of committing criminal acts. In contrast, crime and delinquency becomes the outcome when a person's bond to society and institutions is weak. Social theorist such as, Walter Reckless, F. Ivan Nye and Travis Hirschi used different approaches to explain the result of social bonds in comparison to the effects that it may have on an individual's criminal capacity. Although each had different approach, each theorist attempted to complete the tasks of identifying the important elements of the bond to society. Walter Reckless focuses more directly on the social control and conveys t |
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Misunderstanding Social AnxietySocial anxiety is a prevalent, yet misunderstood, condition. As stated by David H. Barlow, there are many different features of social anxiety. They are (1) "marked and persistent fear of one or more social performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others, with the fear that one will be embarrassed or humiliated," (2) "exposure to the feared social situation almost invariably provokes anxiety, sometimes as a panic attack," (3) "recognition that the fear is excessive or unreasonable," (4) "the feared social or performance situation is avoided or are endured with intense anxiety or distress," and (5) "the avoidance, anxious, anticipation, or distress in the feared social or performance situation(s) interferes significantly with the person's life and healthy functioning" (Durand & Barlow 143). A variation of social anxiety is performance anxiety or what some people call "st |
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Uprising of the Militia MovementAn analysis of the resurgence of organized militias in America, which has caught the government's attention, has persisted for quite a while. Given that in the United States organized militias are inclusive of paramilitary with related elements like regular mutation, there are times when these militias refer to themselves as constitutional militias and are known to be based on objectives that normally major on perceived controversial misunderstandings with either the government or social norms. This paper will analyze the increased attention of the government in the genesis, evolution, and mutation of militia movements in America. The militia movement started appearing in the U.S. during the early months of 1994, after the formation of the Michigan Militia and the Militia of Montana in the months of February and April during that year. The movement expanded in an extremely rapid way and in June 1995, the SPLC "Militia Task Force" was seen to report the existence of a minimu |
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Homeland Security and Homegrown, Radical Islamic TerrorismAbstract Terrorism is a criminal act that influences the world. Homegrown terrorism and radical Islamic terrorism are the two major national security threats in the United States in the 21st century. The strategy of terrorists is to commit acts of violence that draws the attention of the public, the government, and the world to their cause. The terrorists plan their attack to achieve the greatest publicity, choosing targets that symbolize what they oppose. The effectiveness of the terrorist act lies not in the act itself, but in the public's or government's reaction to the act. In response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States government passed a bill known as the Patriot Act, signing it into law on October 26. The Patriot Act called for the formation of a Homeland Security Department whose main job is to put a stop to terrorism. To accomplish this task, each state created its own Homeland Security force. The state agencies coordinate with federal agencies |
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Process Essay - How to Make KachaudeMy mother likes to make kachaude. My grandmother taught my mother to prepare this dish. My grandmother was the best at making kachaude. She died in 2006. Everyone (brother, dad) in the family and I loves kachaude. My friends at school also loved kachaude. They used to bring their own food to school, but they share my kachaude. After some time, I stopped taking kachaude to school. I asked my mother to teach me how to make kachaude. She asked me why I wanted to learn to make kachaude when I didn't even wanted to learn to make tea. I replied with a good smile that I loved eating kachaude, because no one else knew how to make it in her absence. There are some side dishes that go with it. These are Chutney, Dal, Mango pickle, and Kheer (dessert). I had to learn to make all of these dishes. She agreed and my training started. Making kachaude is an easy process that results in a delicious, nutritious meal that brings the whole family together. The things we need for making kachaude and side |
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Microalgae as the Third Generation BiofuelRenewable energy, or more specifically microalgae biofuels, provide potential feedstock and mechanisms to produce alternative clean energy and power from traditional petroleum fuels. With simple structure, short cell cycle, the ability to grow in various water environments, and natural photosynthesis process, microalgae can provide viable biomass to produce biofuels. This paper will examine different production techniques to harvest proper quantity and quality of microalgal biomass, as well as evaluate their potential and challenges. Despite the excitement on the future of algae biofuels, much progress and research are required to advance this field and maximize the potential of this renewable energy. Executive Summary With the increasing energy demand, shortening fossil fuel sources in the US and globally, and the rising environmental concerns and greenhouse gas emissions, sustainability becomes the critical principle and challenge in the society. Vigorous research are conducted in |
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The Separation of Church and StateWhile looking into Justice Felix Frankfurter stated in his opinion on McCollum v. Board of Education, "We have staked the very existence of our country on the faith that complete separation between the state and religion is best for the state and best for religion. If nowhere else, in the relation between Church and State, good fences make good neighbors." (Moore 1) For the past century in America and ideological war has been fought in our legislatures, courts, and schools. Some parts of the Christian fundamentalist movement have repeatedly tried to prevent the teaching of the Darwinian principles of evolving in public schools since they see it as an intimidation to their spiritual beliefs. Darwin's theory declares that species emerge over eons of time, developing in ancestor-descendant relations from one species to another. Darwin's theory commonly understood as standing in primary conflict with the Bible tale of the creation of the world described in Genesis, which asserts that the w |
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The Separation of Church and StateWhile looking into Justice Felix Frankfurter stated in his opinion on McCollum v. Board of Education, "We have staked the very existence of our country on the faith that complete separation between the state and religion is best for the state and best for religion. If nowhere else, in the relation between Church and State, good fences make good neighbors." (Moore 1) For the past century in America and ideological war has been fought in our legislatures, courts, and schools. Some parts of the Christian fundamentalist movement have repeatedly tried to prevent the teaching of the Darwinian principles of evolving in public schools since they see it as an intimidation to their spiritual beliefs. Darwin's theory declares that species emerge over eons of time, developing in ancestor-descendant relations from one species to another. Darwin's theory commonly understood as standing in primary conflict with the Bible tale of the creation of the world described in Genesis, which asserts that the w |
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The Flint, Michigan Water CrisisHundreds of Flint residents filled the street in front of city hall carrying clear bottles filled with dirty water from their homes' faucets. Chanting "We want answers!," the group rightfully demanded action on the poor water quality found throughout the city. It started about two years ago when the city of Flint switched its water source from Detroit's system to the Flint River as a cost-saving measure for the struggling city. The Flint City Council voted to switch water sources to the more economical Flint River, using an old system with deteriorating pipes and processes. After three boil-water advisories due to high bacteria levels, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) issued a governor's statement advising for water treatment to reduce the bacteria. At the same time, General Motors discontinued using Flint water because it caused damage to engine parts. It's outrageous that residents were drinking and bathing in water which was not acceptable for manufacturi |
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Active and Attentive ListeningActive and attentive listening isn't always easy to do but it is critical to success. In today's world we tend to make assumptions instead of really listening. The 2 concepts from chapter 6 Mr. Smith talked about in his speech were empathic listening and evaluative response. Empathic listening requires us to take the perspective of the other person, to listen for what the person needs and wants. (Pg.179, J. Dan Rothwell). When the homeless man looked at Mr. Smith searching for affirmation that he was worth seeing/ looking at but he didn't and was more concerned with touching the screen on his apple than actually feeding him one. Later on in the speech according to Mr. Smith he said "I will ask that homeless man what his name is and how his day was, because sometimes all people want to be his human". This showed how Mr. Smith show empathy towards the homeless man in just being a Good Samaritan and looking at himself from the homeless man perspective. My second concept is the |
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Grave of the Fireflies - Movie ReviewGiven the Theory of Aesthetic Hedonism, Grave of the Fireflies will not be considered as art. Hedonism for one is a belief that merely sets aside negative emotions. A hedonist subscribes to a life of least pain; sorrow for example will bring about pain. Grave of the Fireflies has such nature that is compelling and riveting, yet completely heartbreaking. Although, some might contest and have a valid reason for it. The film, in this principle gives a certain feeling of pleasure and satisfaction. If someone judges something to be an art simply because it is agreeable to himself then this theory will surely be a paradox. Since according to Hume, we humans are predetermined due to something in us, like something already wired in our system, we will agree on things because we are one species. Grave of the fireflies was embraced by the Japanese and even the westerners despite its tragic ending, therefore the question is: since there is an agreement that the film is indeed an art as a form of |
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Of Travel and The TempestThe concept of discovery whether it is physical, spiritual or intellectual, can be nominally defined as the pursuit of the unknown. Such explorations can lead individuals, communities and nations to subsequently engender insight through a cathartic process of realisation and self-awareness. Literary texts of disparate historical and social contexts commonly encompass the concept of discovery through the significance of an unprecedented setting and the transformative progress of redemption through the revaluation of entrenched values and morals. These ideas are elicited in William Shakespeare's 1611 play 'The Tempest' and Francis Bacon's 1615 essay, 'Of Travel'. The notion of territorial discovery promulgates the importance of setting to effectively portray disorientation and conflict. In Shakespeare's 1611 play, 'The Tempest', the island of 'subtle, tender and delicate temperance,' is characterised with attributes of freedom, disguise and misinterpretation; as |
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The Garden Of Forking Paths by Jorge BorgesThe "Garden of Forking Paths" by Jorge Borges is a fictional narrative about Chinese spy Yu Tsun, who works for the German army. The story presented is Yu Tsun's confession when the British capture him. His confession is missing two pages and is written before he is sentenced to death. The story begins in media res, as Yu Tsun is running away from an Irishman who serves the English army. Throughout the narrative, Yu Tsun converses about various philosophical ideologies. Specifically, he discusses the concepts of time and labyrinths, and how they are related. Borges, in a way, represents this concept in his narrative. The story starts with Yu Tsun, escaping from the British army on a train. This part of the story is rushed as he makes his getaway. However, once escapes on the train, it seems as if he has an infinite amount of time on his hand. This occurs as he discusses labyrinths and theories of time with Albert. He coins the term "the garden of forks" and talks about such philosophical concepts with Albert in ease of time. It makes it seem as if the British were never hunting him down at all. This |
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Factors Microenvironments and MacroenvironmentsMicroenvironment and Macroenvironment factors and forces outside marketing that will affect MangalEstate ability to build and maintain successful relationships with target customers. Microenvironment, The Builders, Real-estate, Insurance, accounting, legal subcontractors and Owners need to work in harmony within the business. They directly impact the marketing plan and action of the company. The entire operation must be thinking the "customer" to provide customer satisfaction and value. MangalEstate owners will periodically evaluate subcontractors to insure no conflicts and good working relationships. The suppliers L & S Surveying Corp, Keystone Realty, New Construction Inc. and Apartment Construction, are a critical link in MangalEstate overall cus |
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Technology, Transportation, and the Lazy LifestyleOver the last decade, technology has done nothing but advance, and people, especially teenagers, have become very accustomed to using it in their everyday lives. Gadgets such as cars, phones, and computers have all been created over time to make our lives easier and more efficient. Yes, times have changed and this newfound technology may seem like it is doing nothing but good, but are we becoming so dependent on technology that it is taking over our lives, resulting in bad leaders? Assuredly, the creation of transportation devices has gradually changed us and made us lazier. These devices were initially invented to make transportation quicker and easier, which they do, but mankind has taken it to the next level. Able-bodied people have started using their cars to drive down the street to the mailbox or to a friend's house. There is no need to drive a car when the destination is so close. It is not only lazy, but a waste of fuel, which is another argument in itself. Also, the cur |
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Describing My Dream HomeI want my dream home to be in the country, away from the city. I want it to be calm and quiet without any disturbances from neighbors. But it I do not want it to be too far away, just in case there is an emergency, help will be close by. This is a two story house, where I can be able to have family members stay for a couple of days, and each person in my family can have their own room. My house will have a medium size front yard, so the maintenance is not that difficult. This front yard will not be too big nor too small, it will be big enough so people can sit outside and talk or children can play there. As you walk inside my house , you will see that my home has one medium size living room,a small kitchen, and one dining room. If you look around the house more, you will see that there are five bedrooms and four bathrooms. There will be one bedroom |
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Andrea del Sarto by Robert BrowningIn this poem, the speaker is addressing not the reader but the artist's wife, and we read his art of their conversation and thus deduce hers. Browning's style, in his dramatic poetry, requires the reader to work and infer what is meant from what is said-which may be its opposite. In these selections from the poem 'Andrea del Sarto', we see the artist as, in essence, a weak man who has sacrificed his artistic integrity in obedience to his wife's immediate demands. We can see that del Sarto is besotted with his Lucrezia: he is eager to receive such signs of tenderness as the touch of her hand when next he gives her money; and he plainly adores her physical form: "-How could you ever prick those perfect ears, Even to put the pearl there!" He gives, apparently as an excuse or justification for 'wasting' time looking at her, the fact that she must be the model for his pictures-presumably to remove the need to pay a model. The painter is plainly aware that he disappoints his wife, and that w |
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Short Story - Too Little, Too LateDaisy clutched her parents' hands as they swung her through the dirt smothered streets of New York on a quiet Sunday afternoon. After arriving home to their apartment so small it could barely fit light, Daisy's father, Christopher, was dialed by his police station to come in for a night shift. Daisy's mother, Andrea, prepared dinner, leaving an extra serving for Christopher. While setting the table, Andrea received a call that Christopher had been shot when reporting to a robbery on 5th Avenue. Andrea grabbed Daisy as the two of them hailed a cab. Daisy stayed with Christopher's partner while Andrea visited her unconscious husband in the hospital. The two stayed overnight, yet Christopher's condition didn't alter and Andrea was forced to take him off life support. At a young age of six, Daisy didn't understand what had occurred, except that her father was not able to tuck her in at night, to make her blueberry pancakes in the morning, or to kiss her tears away. When the sky was painte |
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Movie Review - Grave of the FirefliesGiven the Theory of Aesthetic Hedonism, Grave of the Fireflies will not be considered as art. Hedonism for one is a belief that merely sets aside negative emotions. A hedonist subscribes to a life of least pain; sorrow for example will bring about pain. Grave of the Fireflies has such nature that is compelling and riveting, yet completely heartbreaking. Although, some might contest and have a valid reason for it. The film, in this principle gives a certain feeling of pleasure and satisfaction. If someone judges something to be an art simply because it is agreeable to himself then this theory will surely be a paradox. Since according to Hume, we humans are predetermined due to something in us, like something already wired in our system, we will agree on things because we are one species. Grave of the fireflies was embraced by the Japanese and even the westerners despite its tragic ending, therefore the question is: since there is an agreement that the film is indeed an art as a form of |
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