Proper Essays

  • A Good Man is Hard to Find: The Power of Manipulation

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    One tends to meet someone who seems to be in charge of everyone around him or her. The grandmother in Flannery O’Conner’s A Good Man is Hard to Find is an extraordinary, scheming character that is extremely unrelenting in her actions to control people. On the contrary, she may have been a person just trying to attempt to save her own life without trying to be controlling. Maybe the fact that she was raised in a time when woman wore dresses to go out and never did anything unlady-like, made her think

  • Humility Among the Kung!

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    Humility is a valuable attribute in the character of an individual, in society and in a culture. Cultivating this value in can be learned through psychological exercise, misfortune, costly mistakes, and various other methods. Such was the case with Ontah, the anthropologist in the story, “Eating Christmas in the Kalahari.” As an expression of gratitude towards the !Kung Bushmen and there families for there cooperation, Ontah purchased the largest meatiest ox he could find for the Christmas festivities

  • being lucy

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    prevalent. Lucy is tied to other characters in the book that Forster has written to represent the slowly diminishing Victorian Era and she is introduced to characters that represent the accelerating approach of the Edwardian era. She is an ordinary, proper English girl with an extraordinary view of beauty in the world around her and a multitude of untapped reserves of passion. Through the characters placed in her life, her unknowing passions and her central being, this novel shows the evolution of a

  • Aristotle On Ridicule

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    ridicule, he says that it is a form of “abuse or slander, and slander in certain circumstances is prohibited by law”. How can there be any propriety in a form of abuse or slander? Aristotle seems to avoid the contradiction, going on to say that the proper gentleman will regulate his own behavior.

  • Recreational Facility Management

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    should however be policed in such a manner as to elucidate any notions of discrimination. Safe for this, there is needed to review policies with reference to cell extraction. There is need to ensure that the policy limits such to only officers with proper training in cell extraction ...

  • Logic & Perception

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    Logic can be defined as the subject that teaches the rules for correct and proper reasoning or in simpler terms, it can be best described as common sense. Some refer to the "science" of logic but logic is really more than just a science. The science part “is the knowledge of the principles, laws, and methods of logic itself.” (Dolhenty, J; 2002). Logic must be put into action or else the knowledge provided within the science of logic is of little use. “We can, therefore, also speak of the "art" of

  • Technology and Education

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    education will be increasingly important. Technology can significantly enhance the development of learning and it is important that an understanding of technological principles and instruction be establish in our educational systems. Through the proper use, having technology incorporated into the curriculum of school systems gives children the opportunity to become smarter and more well rounded individuals. One may ask of how much of an impact that technology has on the development of students

  • Teen Pregnancy

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    and still having the highest pregnancy rate. Schools need to start programs that encourage abstinence, and show or list the consequences of being sexually active. “They are not taught the importance of abstaining from sex nor, at the very least, the proper use of effective birth control and protection from sexually transmitted diseases” (Johnson). And the problem that occurs with this is that the parents or family that interact with the teenagers are no more educated than the teenager themselves. School

  • Teens and Sex - Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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    Sexually Transmitted Diseases What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's)? How much do you know about STD's? Do you know how to protect yourself from STD's? The answer to these questions is that most people don't know, and if they do, it's very little. Sex has become a big issue in the 90's. Wherever a person looks, sex is advertised. What do you see when you turn on the television, daytime or night? Sex. What do you see when you go to the movies? Sex. In magazines? Sex. Even advertisements

  • Essay on Fame in Djerassi’s Cantor's Dilemma

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    are willing to critique the work of their peers are themselves performing the scientific method out of sequence. I propose that scientists, or the "treasure hunters" of that field, are no longer interested in permanent solutions, achieved through proper use of the scientific method, and rather are more interested in solutions that guarantee fame and fortune. Fame and fortune as a motive for scientific discovery is a popular theme in fictional writing, especially in Cantor's Dilemma by Carl Djerassi

  • Madness and Insanity in Shakespeare's Hamlet

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    and, once adopted, it must be maintained. But it is unsuccessful. The King is always on his guard, and the Queen is not an accomplice. (xii) The question arises: Is it truly possible to have a noble tragic hero who is indeed bereft of the proper use of his mental faculties? Doesn’t this “lack” compromise the very essence of a “noble” protagonist who is worthy of the tragic ending? A.C. Bradley in Shakespearean Tragedy staunchly adheres to the belief that Hamlet would cease to be a tragic

  • Graduation Speech

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    Parents are becoming too busy to involve themselves in children’s lives. Not enough of them are talking to their children about important issues, such as tolerance, suicide and drug abuse. Divorce rates are high and not enough children receive the proper attention or counseling during those rough times. All of these factors combine to make an unsteady environment for children of today and the future. Teen drug abuse is high. Teen suicide rates are high. And for some awful reason, kids even as young

  • The Concept of Efficiency

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    costly determine in part the actual content of the concept of efficiency. I argue that this content must be in harmony with the meaning of the different practices in which we are engaged, otherwise this concept can easily lead us astray. Therefore, a proper use of the concept of efficiency demands a clear and reliable view of these meanings. 1. Introduction Efficiency is a concept widely used by economists, engineers, organization theorists, consultants, politicians, managers and others. It figures

  • Proper Aircraft Maintenance

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    crashes occur. There are many reasons that lead to aircraft crashes, but one of them, is because of improper aircraft maintenance. Why is proper aircraft maintenance so important? Proper aircraft maintenance is critical in order to keep the aircraft can function properly, every aircraft part is in good condition and ensure the safety of pilots and passengers. Proper maintenance has many parts. The most common part is inspections, which pilots do them every day; the main part is overhaul and repair of

  • The Importance of Proper Rest

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    The Importance of Proper a Rest? Sleeping disorders are often over-looked especially in today's society. Proper sleep or rest is necessary in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The effects of abnormal sleeping patterns can be detrimental not only to the subject but others around them. Sleep deprivation is often misdiagnosed as Attention Deficit Disorder or Depression due to similar symptoms. In extreme cases of sleep deficiency, subjects have been known to experience psychosis or manic symptoms

  • The Proper Mode of Baptism

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    The Proper Mode of Baptism Becoming a Christian is considered by many to be the greatest thing that one can do in life. Praying, worshipping God, and studying His word are all valuable parts to a walk in faith. Yet, some tend to forget an important action that should take place to attest a stand for Christianity. Baptism is an act of confirming that one is a Christian while symbolizing the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Through the teachings of the Bible and Jesus, it is apparent that

  • Proper Gun Control

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    shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms to absorb the recoil of the gun. By doing so, you are operating the gun responsibly and safely. Proper gun control will establish a safer and more accurate shot each time. By exercising control of their weapon, the gunmen can safely operate their equipment in a responsible way without harming themselves or others. Many people mistake proper gun control as removing all weapons from the hands of law-abiding citizens and forbidding ownership. Not only does this violate

  • The Proper Role of Government

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    Philosophers have struggled with determining the proper role of government. In the absence of government and laws, people could do whatever they wanted, and some of them would try to slaughter others and steal their property. This is the state called anarchy. People have realized that the safety of the people and the country would be in jeopardy in such a state. Thus, it is necessary for a country to have a government and/or ruler. However, a ruler must not have absolute power nor lack authority

  • Digital Data

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    that contains personal information, professional history, previous events in our live, financial situation, etc. And like everything else, it can be used for legal purposes as well as some illegal ones. Marketing companies are one example of a proper use of it. They acquire and utilize digital data to target specific markets. If for example they need a list of names and addresses of people between 23 and 36 years old, with a large amount of credit; they can obtain it from companies like ChoicePoint

  • Proper Marketing Strategies

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    For any business to be successful, the proper marketing strategy needs to be put in place. This is because every business has an objective of attaining and retaining its customers who will propel its operations. The 4Ps model of marketing is the best decision any business can make. This model will assist the business to know the customers’ needs, preferences, expectations, decision-making processes, and the areas the business needs to emphasize in customer communication. The 4Ps in marketing stand