...Poll Results Week Three This week’s poll is from the ABC News Poll: History’s a Positive for Clinton; Not So much for Bush or Romney. This poll was conducted by landline and cellular telephone Jan. 12-15, 2015, in English and Spanish, among a random national sample of 1,003 adults, including 843 registered voters. Results have a margin of sampling error of 3.5 and 4 points for the general population and registered voters, respectively, including design effect. Partisan divisions are 30-24-37 percent, Democrats-Republicans-independents among the general population, 33-26-33 percent among registered voters. Scope: The potential for Hillary Clinton to run for President is evident now moreso than ever for the next election. In a hypothetical head-to-head early matchup against five other opponents she leads in the polls. The national survey has Clinton being supported by 53 to 56 percent of registered voters. One of the cited reasons for this is that her husband is a former President and she has a significantly strong political base than her GOP peers. With a 13-point margin voters stipulate they would support Clinton primarily due to her status as the potential first female President. Voters tend to get behind individuals that are trying to create history (Langer, 2015). Clinton’s current base is like cement where she is backed by nine out of ten Democrats that are registered to vote. Due to President Obama’s financial recovery for the country Clinton has an overwhelming...
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...Recognising the countless irretrievable perspectives, Kubert chooses fictionalised recreation to gain access to the silenced voices of the past. Basing these recreations upon other survivors’ memory and documentation, he gains a greater understanding of the complexities of human attitude and behaviour at the time. He establishes an emotional connection to past events, which history lacks, through his raw drawings to recreate the horrific realities of “men, women and children, slaughtered in the streets. Families running like headless chickens.” The pencil renderings symbolise the raw emotions and immediacy that are essential to communicate a comprehensive representation of the past to prevent these “horrible fairy tales” from reoccurring. Contrasting drawings with borders and others without, detailed faces juxtaposed to faceless figures embodies memory’s elusive nature and the need to enrich them with historical data and imagined realities. Sole reliance on one aspect on history restricts an individual’s capacity to be empathetically enlightened and illuminate more of the...
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...Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes were two very influential writer during the American civil rights movement. They are both remembered for their incredibly controversial ways of writing. One of the main ideas that both of them shared was the idea of equality. This is shown in the pieces I ,Too, Sing America by Langston Hughes, and Still I Rise by Maya Angelou. I, Too, Sing America was first written in 1926by Hughes. This poem talks about now, as a black man, he has to be separated from the other white men. He is not the same as them; he is less than them. The poem then switches to saying soon he will the same as them and not looked down upon for thinking he is equal to them. This piece of literature got people thinking that someday blacks and...
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...Week 3 Reading Guide Chapter 6 1. Do Cyrus and Darius merit the title “Great”? In what ways were they different from the rulers that preceded and followed them? -Yes. They both do. Cyrus the Great was a leader who kept his people in mind. He was very successful, as he became known as one of history’s most successful empire builders, but he did not rule with force or fighting—he used respect and compromise. Darius on the other hand was also super successful as a leader, but his methods were all done with the idea of a central rule, used force and was much more distant from his people than Cyrus. 2. What was so distinctive about Zoroastrianism? In what ways did it differ from Hinduism and Buddhism? -Zoroastrianism contained...
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...rights throughout the piece that have a very powerful effect. She uses various amounts of poetic devices to further encapsulate the theme in this poem. These include the use of imagery, symbolism, metaphors and similes along with numerous sound devices. Maya Angelou utilized figurative imagery to exemplify the sad reality, which was the oppression of African Americans during slavery along with the mistreatment of women. “You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise.” (3-4) In relation to the past events of slavery and the manner in which women were treated, these lines portray an image of poorly treated races and sexes being walked all over. The word choice “Trod” and “Dirt” have connotative meanings because the majority of people would associate these words with animals. The poet is not meaning this literally, where as she is really figuratively comparing the culprits of this mistreatment to animals. There are many other examples of figurative imagery in this poem such as comparing “Oil Wells” (7), “Gold” (19) and “Diamonds” to these women and slaves. This use of imagery is used because all of these minerals are now valued higher then they were in the past. Along with figurative imagery, Maya also uses literal imagery often throughout the poem. "Did you want to see me broken? Bowed head and lowered eyes? Shoulders falling down like teardrops. Weakened by my soulful cries." (13-16) Angelou tends to the readers' senses during this stanza, particularly of...
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...Do women stereotypes have a good impact on Women Empowerment? Blablalel There is no coincidence if the recent bestseller pointing the worldwide yet hardly visible issue of women around the world, borrows the Chinese express that women hold up half the sky. In such a context where the global position of women makes them 21st-century slaves, the book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, contributes in emphasizing that the freedom and independence of the world’ s women is the contemporary most crucial moral challenge. It is true that women around the world tend to hold positions of lower status and authority and are less likely to be employed in the paid work force (Eagly, 735). Women have historically been constrained by deep-rooted stereotypes that fuel a traditional perception of their place in society. Indeed, gender expectations regarding women’s roles participate in maintaining a majority of them in a subordinate position within the society and within the family - as housekeepers. Generally characterized as intellectually, but more particularly physically weaker than men, women’s agency is diminished by gender prejudices and women have to continuously, and in a larger extent than for their male counterparts, impose themselves to belong to society as full citizens. However, all these conventional images on women’s status are not vain and shore up women’s willpower to fight and be part of politics, culture and history as equal to men....
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...coalition of experts called this week for a broader response to malaria and expanded work to address the social and environmental factors that perpetuate it, saying the disease impedes efforts to tackle poverty and advance both economic and human development. Although malaria is one of today’s – and history’s – great health challenges, the factors that make people vulnerable to it lie to a great extent beyond the health sector, such as housing, education, urban planning, agriculture, transport and mining, all contribute to make people more or less vulnerable to infection. Experts from government, academia, civil society, international financing institutions, UN organizations and the private sector were convened in Geneva by Roll Back Malaria and the United Nations Development Programme to assess what contribution they could make in expanding the fight against malaria beyond the health sector. The experts developed an Action Framework, which will be reflected in the discussions on the Sustainable Development Goals, the next Global Malaria Action Plan for 2016-2025 and national malaria strategies. “In addition to its direct impact on the health of millions worldwide, malaria also impacts on the economy and development in general,” said Dr. Fatoumata Nafo Traoré, Executive Director of the RBM Partnership. “In Africa alone, malaria related-illnesses and mortality cost the economy at least US$12 billion per year. So by investing in malaria we are investing in the fight against poverty...
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...Long-Term Suffering in Hiroshima United States President Herbert Hoover voiced “the use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and children, revolts [his] soul,” accurately depicting the sentiment of countless Japanese civilians “at exactly fifteen minutes past eight in the morning, on August 6, 1945, Japanese time, at the movement when the atomic bomb flashed above Hiroshima” (Hersey 1). Hiroshima, by John Hersey, recounts the tales of six individuals who survived from history’s first atomic bombing. Hersey vividly, and even graphically, illustrates the magnitude of a nuclear attack’s impact not only as massive physical and structural destructions, but also as severe emotional and psychological devastations, too. There are two primary ways in which he depicts the peoples’ sufferings: short-term and long-term effects....
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...The Impact of American Literature American Literature, which may seem like a worn out topic taught in school, actually contains various vital lessons for all. Writers find an emotional outlet in their work, therefore giving readers an insight into the minds of the authors. This was proven at the time that slave narratives were written, when the authors used their work to share the saddening realities they faced. In many instances, readers have used this literature as a guide to assist in experiences similar to what they are going through. JD Salinger’s, “Catcher in The Rye,” is a good example of how American Literature, past and present, can teach readers empathy and understanding. Furthermore, it aids in the display of the evolved culture in our country. American Literature allows both parties to find an emotional outlet from life experiences, it supplies readers with compassion, and it showcases the changes in our society in a distinct way. There is a common belief that people write what they know, meaning that most writing comes...
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...Jesus and Mohammed HUM130 Jesus and Mohammed Jesus and Mohammed are two of human history's most important figures. Who were these men and why are they so important to religion today? Jesus of Nazareth is the key figure in what is arguably the world's most practiced faith; Christianity. Mohammed is the central figure in what is the world's second largest religion by adherents, Islam. The accounts of the lives of both of these men may be argued for centuries to come. Their exact actions, exact words and very existence are in some instances matters of faith rather than fact. However, what is undeniable is the impact that both of these men have had on modern society. The words, actions and teachings of these men are so important that wars for the true ideology have been waged over their names for centuries. Who they were and their true nature though, is perhaps what is forgotten in this modern world. The history of Jesus of Nazareth is a case of conjecture and faith, however there does exist the commonly accepted history of his life. According to most scholars, Jesus was born sometime between 6 and 4 BCE. Most scholars accept this figure as it is reflected in the Christian scripture that Jesus was born during the reign of Herod the Great. Although there is no exact date known as to determine when Jesus was born, it is celebrated in most Christian faiths on December 25th on the holiday of Christmas. The ministry of Jesus is largely documented in what is known as the new...
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...Jefferson’s relationships do not lessen his achievements as a leader and politician, nor do they change the fact that he left a tremendous impact on the world. Being much older than Sally Hemings, Jefferson felt as though he had complete control over her, which was furthered by the fact that she was a slave. However, their relationship was complicated because Sally did not seem to mind that Jefferson was much older. She persuaded him to free her children at age 21, and often made decisions about their relationship. Perhaps this stems from the age gap from her perspective, in which she knew she could sway Jefferson’s mind because she was young and he adored her. Meacham’s thorough depiction of Jefferson’s life gives a much more well-rounded explanation of him as both a public servant and human being, contrary to historical records, which strive to preserve a pristine persona. Historical...
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...Demographic Correlates Of Drug Use CHAPTER OVERVIEW_____________________________________ • Certain segments of the population are more vulnerable to drug use and abuse than others. • Men are generally more likely to use drugs than women. • Whites are more likely to report drug use than either Hispanics or blacks. • Cultural, economic and historical features contribute to unique experiences and problems associated with drug use • Drug use varies in prevalence and type across different age groups • The extent and nature of drug-using behavior varies by social categories • There are social as well as individual factors that account for patterns of drug use. LEARNING OBJECTIVES__________________________________ 1. Discuss the major differences between the onset and socialization of drug use between males and females. 2. What are some of the special problems encountered by drug-using women, especially health- related problems and those with regard to stigmatization? 3. Discuss the major differences in drug use among races and ethnicities. 4. Which age cohort is most likely to use drugs and why? 5. How are drug use and effects unique in the elderly? 6. Describe the social class correlates of drug use. CHAPTER OUTLINE______________________________________ I. Introduction ...
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...Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power consisted of many mistakes, wrong turns, and pitfalls, yet he managed to become head of the most powerful country in Europe at the age of thirty. During his formative years, his character was ambiguous and his intensions were often ill defined. He was, however, highly ambitious, and it was this that advanced his career and social status (Asprey). His most important and consistent aim was to create a French Empire and establish French dominance over Europe, which he was able to accomplish (Grab). However, as Napoleon became more powerful, his opposition grew stronger. It was evident that he was destined to be deposed by political responsibility and personal betrayal. Unfortunately, his threatening obsessions and potential for violence later led to his fall (Leggiere). Napoleon Buonaparte was born in Ajaccio, Corsica, on August 15th 1769 (Asprey, 7). The Buonaparte’s were a wealthy family from the Corsican nobility, but were considered poor when compared to the great aristocracies of France. Not quite nobility, one would assume that Buonaparte’s chance to rise was somewhat slim. But Napoleon was ambitious to become a well-known leader, and therefore strived to do so. He spent his early years in a military school in France but was considered an outsider because many of the other students came from very wealthy French families (13). Napoleon was driven by his father’s death in 1785. He graduated as second lieutenant in the artillery after attending...
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...PERSONAL PRAYER: TIMELESS SECRET OF HIGH IMPACT LEADERS ________________ A Book Review Presented to Dr. Jon Bishop Liberty Theological Seminary _____________ In partial fulfillment Of the requirements of PLED 520 __________ By John Smith, Jr. January 27, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Author 2 Book Summary 2 Book Critique and Evaluation 6 Personal Application 9 Resources 10 Introduction One of the most intriguing things about the Christian faith is the lack of participation that each believer exhibits in the spiritual discipline of prayer, all though they are constantly reminded that it is the pathway toward a more intimate relationship with Christ. There are a multiplicity of spiritual disciplines that the believer is expected to practice, however, the one that is most pervasive across the varied spectrum of Christianity is the spiritual discipline of prayer. Most believers are encouraged to spend vast amounts of time participating in prayer, although the average spiritual leader spends less than 15 minutes each day praying. As this writer was growing up he would consistently hear people in his home church state, “much prayer much power, little prayer little power, no prayer no power.” Author Dr. Dave Earley is currently is Chairman of the Department of Pastoral Ministries and Church Expansion at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He also serves as Director of the Center...
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...Our first President eloquently stated the rationale for national service: "... it must be laid down as a primary position and the basis of our (democratic) system, that every citizen who enjoys the protection of a free Government owes not only a proportion of his property, but even his personal service to the defense of it.” George Washington’s statement makes explicit the social contract inherent in US citizenry: to enjoy our nation’s freedoms requires we as citizen’s to bear personal responsibility for defending them. And yet, today, while our nation continues to fight war on several fronts and must regularly contemplate new military interventions and increased domestic threats, less than 0.5 percent of our population serves in our armed forces. (Eikenberry & Kennedy) Futhermore, this minute percentage “ ... is disproportionately composed of racial, ethnic, and other demographic minorities.” (Kennedy) In part because of this gross disparity, few americans are forced shoulder any true sacrifice from our military actions. Not only is the familial sacrifice of having a loved one serve no longer widespread but the majority of us bear not the tanglible daily realization of being at war that past generations have known, including materials rationing. Even anti-war protests—like those that were a hallmark of our Vietnam War era—are less visible since we have moved to an all volunteer army. This lack of respresentational and fair accountability on our citizenry...
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