Basil Bernstein Essays

  • Language Codes

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    Language Codes The construct of elaborated and restricted language codes was introduced by Basil Bernstein in 1971, as a way of accounting for the relatively poor performance of working-class pupils on language-based subjects, when they were achieving as well as their middle-class counterparts on mathematical topics. Interestingly, it was stimulated directly by his experience of teaching in further education. It is frequently misunderstood, largely because of Bernstein's unfortunate

  • Herbal Acne Treatments

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    internally to heal acne. Such herbs are Echinacea, oregano and basil. For the apt dosage of the herb, it is better to consult the labels of each supplement given to you before you use it. the best part of all these herbs is that these can also be applied to the skin to enhance the healing results. Echinacea can be applied as it is on the skin, but bas... ... middle of paper ... ...ontains tea tree oil once a day. You can also take the basil herb internally; clean you skin with witch hazel every night

  • Herb Gardening

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    Herb gardening has many benefits grown in your own backyard. Herbs are really very much beneficial as first aid for your body and also for your surrounding. Gardening in your backyard is healing for the adults and kids which establish a connection with the nature. Specially, gardening with the children is more beneficial to enjoy the nature. Gardening and nature relives so much of stress. Gardening nourishes your spirit and allows connecting with your inner-self. Garden is the antidote for the noise

  • Longfellow's Unique American Hero in Evangeline

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    hero in Evangeline Abstract: Longfellow's portrayal of the American Adam is set apart in that he does not praise this character as a role model for others. The concept of the American Adam is seen in a different light through the depiction of Basil in the narrative poem Evangeline. R.W.B. Lewis explores the quest of the writers of the American Renaissance to create a literature that is uniquely American in his 1955 text, The American Adam: Innocence, Tragedy, and Tradition in the

  • How to make gumbo

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    first. You need to go to the store for a few ingredients, because I’m sure you don’t just keep okra around for the sake of it. What you will need for the seasoning mix is: 1 tablespoon sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, 2 ½ teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves, 2 teaspoons of salt, onion powder and garlic powder each; 1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano, 1 ½ teaspoons thyme leaves, ¾ teaspoons of black pepper and ½ teaspoons of white pepper and cayenne pepper each. That was the seasoning mix; you still need

  • Mary Magdalen of Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground

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    Not for this I was born and then raised up. Unacquainted was I with such need. I once prayed to God, I was faithful. I once had a soul that knew peace. -from "Fallen," a Russian brothel song (Bernstein, 169) Prostitutes, women who sell their bodies for money, have been frowned upon since antiquity by most members of society. However, from as early as Rahab, the Whore of Jericho in the Old Testament who helped Joshua and his men regain the Promised Land, prostitutes have been portrayed as not

  • Describe yourself to your MBA classmates

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    one characteristic that has always received praise. I pay particular attention to detail, which I believe has contributed to my success thus far. I take pride in my work, and I look at it as a representation of myself. In my position at Sanford Bernstein as a Consultant Liaison, I market my firm to the financial consulting community. Maintaining the integrity of the firm is vital and errors are disastrous. When training new group members, I stress this point most thoroughly. I work in a group

  • MBA Admissions Essays

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    Coleman & Company. Thirteen months later, that company also began to fail, and I began to search for another path to advancement. With two strikes against me, I hit a home run and was hired by Sanford Bernstein into a challenging job with limitless opportunity for growth. After almost three years at Bernstein, I am once again seeking career advancement. My education and work experience have provided me with an excellent introduction to business, and they have sparked my interest in finance. Taking into

  • Hazing A Benefit Or Burden

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    “People who volunteer for the service are subjected to taunts and hazing presumably to make it difficult to become a quitter. It is stated that many individuals compensate for feelings of inferiority by performing successfully in this training” (Bernstein, 1303). The Romans, who dominated the world for centuries, required many of their soldiers to sleep with one another to develop a high level of trust for their colleagues. The troops that defend the United States of America have all been hazed in

  • Rosalind Franklin

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    her stubborn need for the facts, the human genome would still be an enigma to us today. She is truly a role model for all women today. Works Cited Access Excellence. 1999. http://www.accessexcellence.org/AB/BC/Rosalind_Franklin.html Bernstein, Jeremy. Experiencing Science. New York. Basic Books, Inc., Publishers. 1978. 143-163. McGrayne, Sharon Bertsch. Nobel Prize Women in Science. New York. Birch Lane Press. 1993. 304-332. North, Anthony. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular

  • Scarlet Letter Creative Writing Assignment

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    The Scarlet Letter- Creative Writing Assignment Chapter 1- The Impenetrable Truth I approached the gym warily, but ready to play. It was the first day of basketball practice, so I was intimidated. I wasn't completely comfortable with playing against all of these monstrous high school boys yet; I was only a freshman. As I pushed the heavy gymnasium doors open, I encountered the mammoth-like creatures, none south of 6 feet tall, overshadowing me. I awkwardly walked toward the bench. Once I got there

  • An Introduction to Gregory of Nyssa

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    ability to read, interpret, and communicate scripture. Carter also offers a stark contrast between Gregory of Nyssa and the other Cappadocian Fathers, giving us a context within to place Nyssa’s interpretive ability. He stated that even though both Basil of Caesarea and Gregory of Nazianzus w... ... middle of paper ... ...nal of the Society of Comparative Legislation (1909): 13–16. Schaff, Philip, and Henry Wace. A Select Library of Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church. 5 vols

  • All The President's Men by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward

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    The book I chose to read for this assignment was All the President's Men, by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. The book was about the biographical accounts of two Washington Post reporters and of how their investigative journalism played a major role in solving one of the largest political scandals in American history. Me being a history buff was happy that the book was on the list of selective readings that we could choose for this assignment and before even reading a page was most certain that

  • Basil I or Basil the Macedonian

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    Basil I, often referred to as Basil the Macedonian in reference to his birthplace, was ruler of the Byzantine Empire from 867 to 886 AD. Basil I played a pivotal role in the creation of the Macedonian dynasty that resulted from the revolutionary changes established during his rule. To completely understand how Basil implemented crucial advancements that salvaged the decaying Byzantine Empire, it is necessary to review the flaws of preceding emperor Michael III, as well as Basil’s deceitful ascent

  • Documentary Film Analysis

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    The label of ‘documentary’ can be applied to a heterogeneous mix of ideas and expressions with often-contradictory modes of address, tone and subject matter. It is for this reason that documentary is a film practice that is difficult to define; there is no limit to the range of styles, techniques and forms that documentary film can encompass. John Grierson, the man who coined the term ‘documentary’, has offered a definition that, while at parts is insufficient, critics consider to be the “starting-point”

  • The Film Kony 2012 and Invisible Children

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    Introduction Kony 2012 was a film produced Invisible Children which went viral overnight. The video gained 31 million views in a single day and since has gathered almost over 99 million view on YouTube. The campaign was a 30-minute video made by filmmaker and Invisible Children co-founder Jason Russell can be considered a political documentary by traditional standards. The political documentary intended to persuade bystander viewers to hold certain beliefs about Kony, a leader of the rebel militia

  • Who was St Basil

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    constant dedication and support of early theologians, Modern Christianity would not be where it is today. With the writings of St Basil, the early church began to take shape. Without Basil of cesaera, the modern church would not be where it is today. Born in the year 330 AD in the northern Asian minor, Basil the Great's Family reconized their ansestors as martyrs. Basil grew up with four brothers and five sisters. Gregory of Nyssa and Peter of Sebaste were among his brothers. He began his learning

  • All the President's Men

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    All the President's Men The movie “All the President's Men” (1976), is based on the work of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein two Washington Post newspaper writers, who uncovered the cover-up of the White House's involvement in the Democratic Party National headquarters, Watergate, break-in. At first, Bob Woodward discovers what seems to be a minor break-in but is surprised to find that top lawyers were already on the defense case. He also discovers that names and addresses of Republican fund

  • Richard Nixon and the Watergate Scandal

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    Richard Nixon was in one of the most controversial issues that the United States has ever seen. The Watergate Scandal is now well known throughout history today. This issue led to Nixon resigning only 2 years in his 2nd term. Did President Nixon make the right decisions? Can anyone really trust the government after a situation like this? Some Historians believe that this changed the course of history, and that we can never truly trust the government again. While others believe that Nixon didn’t

  • All the President's Men Movie

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    Review: All President’s Men In June 1972, five burglars broke into Watergate complex, and were arrested on the spot. A reporter of Washington Post, Bob Woodward, starts an investigation to write a story and later is joined by another journalist, Carl Bernstein. In the process, they find out that the break-in leads much higher to H.R. Haldeman, “second most important person in the country” (after President Nixon). During their investigation, the two reporters used various techniques to get information.