...(1)SYPNOSIS: 1(a) Thesis Statement: International security is going to face a drastic change in the coming years, it will depend less on how many people inhabit the world than on how the global population is composed and distributed. There will be more weight put on declining and growing populations, the ages of these populations, and how they are composed demographically. (1b) Outline What is the state of international security at this time? - power lays with developed countries, with maintainable populations - developing countries are drastically growing “where policing, sanitation and healthcare are often scarce” - relationships between the western “superpowers” and the emerging of Islamic youths from the middle east are rocky at best How is the state of international security going to shift? - the demographic weight of the world’s developed countries is going to drop, which will cause the economic power to shift onto developing countries - the world’s population will become urbanized with the largest urban centers in the world’s poorest countries How can we make this a smooth shift? - the world’s youth are concentrated in poorer, developing countries and developed countries should be prepared to educate and employ them - developed countries should be open to international immigration - reconsider the structure of global institutions such as the G-8, G-20 and NATO - developed countries should encourage families to have more children to keep the population...
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...SOC 201 Many countries around the world have an increasing concern about their economic growth and the different ways it is affected. As the essays by Jack A. Goldstone and Joel E. Cohen discuss the many different changes that world population will have in the next 50 or less years, some of these changes are astounding and quite frightening. Without any action these changes could have a toll on the safety and the continuing of todays developed countries. One of the changes in world population is the increasing aging population in the developed countries of the world. As talked about in Goldstone’s essay, the aging population in North America and Western Europe could lead to a decrease in economic growth. There are many reasons why an increasing aging population could cause a decrease in economic growth. As Goldstone shares in his essay, data from The Economist reveals that developed countries labor forces will substantially age and decline, slowing down economic growth in the developed world and raising demand for immigrant workers. In my opinion this makes complete sense there will be more people who require health care, retirement, and other financial help, and there will be less people in the labor force working to help pay for their elders retirement, just as an example. Another reason talked about in Goldstones essay is that the increase in the aging population decreases the amount of new consumers and new households, which is likely to decline the developed country’s...
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...The English Revolution was a period of armed conflict and political turmoil between 1642 and 1660. This included the execution of the Charles 1st, the rise of the Commonwealth followed by the Protectorate under Cromwell and then the eventual restoration of the Monarchy. Richardson is correct to state that the events that occurred were “inherently controversial… momentous and far reaching” which are still debated today. This debate rages on whether these events can constitute a Revolution. It is dependent on what definition of the word Revolution is enacted. Historians such as Jeff Goodwin provide interpretations of what it means to have a Revolution, which shall be further explored, however what ultimately accounts is how the events and interpretations of the time fit into these interpretations. Ultimately there are two ways to look at Revolution, firstly there is the struggle or initial violent uprisings of the populous against the established state. The other way of looking at a revolution is to also examine the more long term changes or effects in the mind-set of the contemporise. In other words the changes in the way men think. Richardson pushes the idea of the initial struggle constituting a Revolution whereas others such as Hill believe that the long-term effects are more significant. Both arguments both valid against differing definitions of Revolution. Similarities between the French and English Revolutions will also provide a stark comparison of the English situation...
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...History 361-01-Jewish History The Human Shield The debate over the use of human shields in combat has gone on for years and it is a hot topic as it pertains to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Even though the act of using human shields can be traced all the way back to the 13th century when it was a tactic used by the Mongols in combat, the issue seems to have become an international focus especially under the microscope placed on the Israeli-Palestine conflict. The question now is why has so much attention been placed on the use of human shields by Israeli and Palestinian troops when there is documentation in one form or another of this “tactic” being used in every major conflict or war that has occurred over the last 300 years? As it relates to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there are numerous articles and news reports which offer insight and accusations as to why this tactic is being used so liberally in this conflict. Whereas Pro-Israel reports shift blame to Palestinian fighters, likewise Pro-Palestinian reports shift blame to Israel. Finding any Israeli or Palestinian report offering a non-biased report going against its government or nation is quite difficult. For the purpose of military affairs, human shield is defined by freedictionary.com, as a person who takes a position at a likely military target as a means of forestalling an enemy attack...
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...in fact did quite the opposite. These compromises were the stepping stones to freedom and a necessary evil to eventually end the repugnant practice of slavery. But some people saw these acts as America inserting slavery into our Constitution to benefit from its practices and make it last longer. An author named Lawrence Goldstone believes that slavery was embedded into the Constitution and tells about it in his article “Constitutionally, Slavery Is Indeed A National Institution”. He believed the country was split into three economic parts and that these compromises forced these three industries to pick an odd man out. The north manufacturing economy which gained from the practice of slavery, the northern south Tabaco plantations which had far too many slaves but couldn’t sell them cheap, and the deep south where slaves were needed every few years and couldn’t afford the upper south’s slaves. The foreign slave trade act put a stop to the delivery of slaves so someone had to be out. Goldstone then brings up the 3/5th’s compromise and how it didn’t really help the slave owners out too much and that it was moot until the census was agreed upon. All in all, Goldstone makes some poor arguments to support his claim of the purposeful inclusion of slavery in the Constitution. In Sean Wilentz’s “Constitutionally, Slavery Is No National Institution” he states that the compromises were trying to slow the roll of slavery in America and to keep southern men happy so as not to upset half of...
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...Ch 12 – Numerical Problem 6 Jake Goldstone is working 30 hours per week. His marginal utility of income is 2, his marginal utility of leisure is 60, and his hourly wage is $20. Assume throughout this problem that the income effect is zero. Is Mr. Goldstone maximizing his utility? Would working more or less increase his utility? If his wage rose to $30 per hour, would he be maximizing his utility by working 30 hours per week? If not, should he work more or fewer hours? At a wage of $40 per hour, would he be maximizing his utility? If not, would working more or less than 30 hours per week increase his utility? 1. He’s not maximizing his utility since 2 * $20 = 40, which is less than his marginal utility of leisure of 60. 2. He would have to work more hours in order to maximizing his utility. 3. If his wage rose to $30, the total utility of his would be 30 *2 = 60. He then maximizes his utility. 4. At wage of $40, he would have to work less because his utility is excess his utility of leisure time (60). His total utility is 40 *2 = 80 Ch 13 – Numerical Problem 4 A new health club has just opened up in your town. Struggling to bring in money now, the club is offering 10-year memberships for a one-time payment now of $800. You cannot be sure that you will still be in town for the next 10 years, but you expect that you will be. You anticipate that your benefit of belonging to the club will be $10 per month (think of this as an annual benefit of $120). Decide whether you should join...
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...Maiyo Shahrawan POLB91 University of Toronto Kevin Edmonds 03/10/16 Analyzing and Deciphering James Scott’s Concept of “Weapons Of The Weak” There is an array of divergent groups, collectives and associations around the globe that consistently proceed to spread their opinions and display their presence in the largest scale possible. Among these factions include, social movements, social non-movements and civil society organizations. These groups have historically been successful in overcoming their oppressors and doing what is in their nature to complete the necessary tasks in order to have their voice heard by those they wish to protest to. Examples of mainstream social movements include Black Lives Matter, Animal Rights Movements, Klu Klux Klan, etc (Moore, 1992: 133). However, although social movements have been successful before, the very dependence of their success, lays in certain specific aspects surrounding these social movements. These conditions include the status of the society these movements are operating in, the condition of the relationship between the government and the citizens of these movements, and also it depends on the rights and laws that exist within the society. For example, in wealthier societies, citizens have the right and freedom to protest and are confident in indulging in contentious politics because their laws and rights causes them to feel that they hold a sense of protection from the government. However in other more poverty-stricken states...
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...Action Plan Selection * Identification of potential candidate should not only be based upon end results – critical indents approach can be followed * Successful completion of any task with huge responsibility which involves some of the basic managerial skills is a prerequisite in marking someone as a potential candidate * Assessment of potential candidate before promoting him/her as a manager by any one of the following alternatives – * Personal Interview and personality test * Assessment Centre * Short course on management followed by an assessment test * One year probation for the new managers (with close monitoring as well as mentoring by someone experienced) – this gives a chance to easily demote or disapprove the continuation as a manager in case the performance during probationary period is found wanting PMS * Clear communication of the expectations and the overall strategy of the organization is required in the initial stages * Mid-term review and feedback to be provided by the mentor * Allocation of more or less critical tasks which require managerial skills during the probation by the mentor * Any performance issues as soon as it happens to be pointed out by the mentor or any superior and immediate suggestions/guidelines to be provided – shouldn’t reprimand or discourage the employee in first place * Break down the targets into weekly targets for sales rep and have a continuous monitoring system of...
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...necesitan mucho más) Rafferty Goldstone - sujeto de la historia, iniciándose como representante de ventas. Paul MacKinley - jefe de Rafferty Goldstone en la sucursal de Minneapolis, Minnesota Jane - esposa de Rafferty Jim Slake - jefe de recursos humanos Todo estaba muy bien, hasta que Paul MacKinley, gerente en Minneapolis, Minnesota, sucursal de seguros Bulwark, me hizo una señal para que conversáramos: “Goldstone-me dijo- hay una vacante en un puesto de gerencia en la sucursal de Framingham, Massachusetts. A MacKingley le importaban los resultados, que era lo que había que darle. “Sólo haz tu trabajo y no me traigas problemas”. Goldstone había obtenido su MBA en Kellog, hacía 8 años. Su jefe le dice que habiendo estado 8 años como representante de ventas, ha estado envuelto, más o menos, en los campos de la gerencia. En realidad había sido coordinador de la cuenta de Centurion Graphics, era el consejero de Frank Arnold y miembro del grupo de trabajo para mejorar las ventas a través de llamados. Su jefe le indica que gerencia es donde se encuentra el poder, el prestigio y el dinero. Siendo menor de 40 (38), “es bastante joven como para desearlo con ganas y demasiado joven para saber realmente de qué se trata”. Goldstone reflexiona recordando que su padre le decía que los líderes no se hacen, sino que nacen. El quería probar esta teoría por un largo tiempo - descubrir cómo sería estar a cargo. Por algún tiempo, Goldstone había estado resentido con...
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...African American History April 13, 2013 Final Paper Laws of Jim Crow (Final) The Jim Crow laws were as discriminatory as it gets when it came to race, as it separated what it considered inferior races from the white race. George agrees with other historians that Jim Crow was not a real person but one of fiction (6). Jim Crow laws were created in the late 1800’s and lasted until the 1960’s. Louisiana did not pass the first Jim Crow law until 1890, even though racial segregation and discrimination had their start much earlier. Soon after, other southern states passed similar laws prohibiting blacks from being seated with whites on railway cars. After studying the history of Jim Crow, Kantrowitz believed that the Jim Crow system was based on the assertions that whites believed themselves to be superior to blacks intellectually and morally. Sexual relations between blacks and whites were also a big issue because many whites believed that the mixing of races would produce a mongrel race and would destroy the fabric of America (35-38). On the other hand, George conveys that the main idea behind the Jim Crow laws was two-fold because Jim Crow was established to keep blacks separate and to make them believe that they were an inferior race (9). Jim Crow had the law on its side because no matter what, the law made it clear that discrimination against the blacks in the Southern states was okay. Many whites did not have a personal problem associating with blacks, as long...
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...Platoon on the right flank and 3d Platoon will follow as the Company Reserve. Once the area is secured, we will occupy hasty defense positions and prepare to continue our attack on order. Priority of mortar fires initially to 1st Platoon. I will be with 1st Platoon initially. The XO will be with 3d Platoon. [1]____________________________________ [2]_____________________________________ Copy of Copies [3]_____ TF 1-87 FT IRWIN (MK865048), CA [4]_______________ CM [5]____________________________ 01-06 [6]______________OPORD 01-05-TF 1-80, Map, Series V795 (SOUTHERN CA); Sheets 2654III (LANE MT), 2755III (AVAWATZ PASS), 2655II (LEACH LAKE), 2655III (QUAIL MTS), 2754IV (RED PASS LAKE), 2654I (TIEFORT MTS), 2654IV (GOLDSTONE LAKE), 2754III...
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...Contents Key Players 2 Prosecution 2 Defense 2 The Case 2 Available Statistics 3 Political Spending 3 Prior Litigation 3 The Strategy 4 Liggett Breaks Away 4 First Round of Talks 5 First Round Negotiations 6 Problem Assessment after First Round of Negotiations 6 Solutions 6 Second Round of Talks 7 Second Round Negotiations 7 Problems during the Second Round of Negotiations 7 Third Round of Talks 8 Resolution of Issues 8 The Settlement 8 Key Players Prosecution 1. Mike Moore, Attorney General Mississippi 2. Bob Butterworth, Attorney General Florida 3. Dickie Scruggs, Plaintiff Lawyer 4. Scott Harshbarger, Attorney General Massachusetts Defense 1. Steven Goldstone, CEO RJR Nabiasco 2. Geoffrey Bible, CEO Philip Morris 3. Martin Broughton, Head of B. A. T. (parent company of Brown and Williamson) The Case The negotiation took place between the five largest tobacco companies of the United States, namely, Philip Morris, R. J. Reynolds, Brown and Williamson, U. S. Tobacco and Lorillard, and the Attorneys General of several states of America, where the later accused the former of burdening the taxpayer with costs of tobacco-related illnesses through the Medicaid Program, and for breaking the law by selling their product to children under the age of 18. The prosecution wished for the defense to: 1. Accept the responsibility of the illnesses and deaths caused due to the use of their product. 2. Pay a...
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...Abstract This paper explores Garner’s theory of learning and its impact on effectively managing the modern day classroom environment. Major approaches to human behavior and development are discussed relevant to biological, social-cultural, cognitive, and psychological development. Social learning is discussed relevant to its connection to an individual’s ability to perceive and comprehend the world and ultimately understand instruction. Category learning theory is discussed and will argue that individuals will understand information that they have been exposed to and can relate to. The theory of bodily-kinesthetic functioning is discussed and will attempt to define the abilities to control one’s body movements and to handle objects skillfully. A brief discussion on how technology has impacted learning will also be explored, in an effort to define how the instructional classroom and management techniques have evolved over the years. This paper also researches traits that encompass direct instruction designed to increase classroom management efficiency and enhance overall learning potential. I will take a look at the various theories, explore their benefits for individual growth and learning, classroom management, and customize my own theory of learning. Theory of Human Learning and Development Introduction There are numerous theories of learning that have been created, researched, and tested. It is imperative that teachers run their classrooms...
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...James Watt: Perfecter of the Steam Engine The world we live in today is is fast paced, competitive, and ever evolving. Being accustomed to such a rapidly changing and highly inventive society can make it very difficult to imagine the way people lived centuries ago. Before the Industrial Revolution, most everything was done by hand, required a great deal of time and effort, and was terribly expensive. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, intuitive thinkers would invent and perfect machines, tools, and devices, forever changing the ways of the world. In the following paragraphs, James Watt and his steam engine will be discussed in detail, along with their enormous influence in modernizing the world's industries, trade, transportation, and economy. James Watt was born in Scotland in 1736, and died in 1819. His life spanned many of the years in the most dynamic period in the history of the world. Watt also lived in the United Kingdom, which, at the time, was the most rapidly evolving country on earth. Contrary to popular belief, James Watt did not invent the steam engine. In The Scientific Monthly, authors accurately portray Watt as, "a scientist rather than inventor" (Ambrosius and Reed 272). People had been using steam for power several centuries before Watt's time, but "English military engineer and inventor, Thomas Savery, [was] the first to create a specific device to harness and channel the power of steam" (Ambrosius and Reed 272). It was Savery who...
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...‘’Membership size is the crucial factor in determining the impact of pressure groups’’ Discuss A pressure group can be defined as a number of people who work together to make their concerns known tho those in government and to influence the passage of legislation. In the USA pressure groups fulfil the role of representation and participation for people who may not necessarily have been active in pressure groups before. There are a number of factors which influence the impact of pressure groups in the United States, and membership size can be seen to be a crucial one of them In Gun control, the NRA, a wealthy group of 4 million people, is clearly the dominant force in comparison to the much smaller, weaker, gun control groups like Handgun Control Inc. This is one main reason why the second amendment is still so rigidly enforced, because one of the most powerful pressure groups in the USA continues to campaign for this approach. Similarly, the influence of industry against the influence of environmental campaign groups is clearly unequal and unfair. Again this shows that it is the elite of USA who hold power - the influential pressure groups, the legislature, the bureaucrats, and so on. Small scale pressure groups with little funding find it extremely difficult to be listened to by those in power. For example in 2013 the top U.S. gun lobby rejected Obama administration proposals to reduce gun violence saying it expected to have enough support in Congress to fend off bans...
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