...As a society we value many qualities as a culture. Many things in today’s society are acceptable that would not have been acceptable not even ten years ago. Our values in what we find important change all the time with what we find acceptable or not. Throughout this age, many people have trumped the “norm” and excelled far from what society would allow over a decade ago. It’s through strong perseverance, tolerance & a level of ambition that most successful people are born with. When someone thinks about perseverance, most people would think about a person dying from a terminal illness and defeating the disease and living the rest of their life healthy and without defeat. There are people today in our society that share the same feat, but in many different conquering ways. Barack Obama, our 44th President of the United States is our first African American President. Decades ago, everyone would doubt that this day would come. African American’s have persevered through time and have fought for their rights in a society that has never accepted them. As different as some may perceive President Obama and his family, the only difference that remains constant, is the color of their skin. They’re not so different at all from anyone else. After years of fight and struggle, our society is conforming into a more acceptable race. If each and every person could share just a fraction of the desire President Obama lives with, imagine what the world may be like someday? Another...
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...What is Leadership According to Major Theories? The question “What exactly is Leadership” was asked when leadership started gaining acceptance as a subject in the early 19th century (Stogdill, 1974). The subject of leadership needed content and definitions, and this led to the emergence of early theories of leadership known as The Trait Theories. In the absence of a well-documented research on the subject the researchers looked at live subjects (leaders) around the world and came up with most common traits among them (Costa and Mccrae, 1998). Kirkpatick and Locke (1991) concluded that the great leaders may have many different traits but common traits among them make them great leaders. Some of these traits were recognised as honesty, confidence, job related knowledge, and ambition. The trait theories simply perceived the appearance of leadership. They helped to make leadership an academic subject and laid the foundation for further research. The theory looked at the aspects which distinguished the leaders from their followers and came up with certain traits. The theory's basic assumption was that since traits are acquired by nature, leaders are born. Anyone who possess specific traits can become a great leader (Northouse, 2012) . However the theory came under criticism in the 1940's when researchers started proving that not everyone with these traits can go on to become a leader let alone a great leader. The specific criticism of the theory was that if traits are the only facet...
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...amaze & outrage was the recent election that followed this saga into the same old, same old, sick sad tale of woe. How elected congressmen and women were dismissed out of turn, how congressional rules of conduct were flaunted and ignored needs to be documented. The Mses Bush senior have a PhD in manipulation of media and nasty little tricks. It is only through citizen journalism, web distribution of documentary film and relentless participation in YOUR government that we avoid armed confrontation with so called legally elected officials. The websites, music videos, blogging, grassroots organizing, public speaking engagements and investigative journalism is never enough. The civil rights era demanded a sustained, determined effort with clearly stated goals. It is a disgrace that within less than 50 years we are still dealing with not only the right to vote, but the responsibility to honour all who fought to ensure this right. Our recent history proves that truth will out if we are willing to demand it be heard, by any means necessary. Resoundingly, everyone needs to demand their constitutional right to vote. A functioning democracy demands vigilance. Complacency is a greater enemy than anyone person's political ambition. The Karl Roves are a symptom and not the disease that has infected the electoral process. Malcolm, Tupac, Ms McKinney and many others we have considered in this class all attempted to diagnose the madness let loose on a willfully ignorant public. ...
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...spices from the East. At this convergence of three continents lay the area of modern-day Syria, a region unable to establish a state of its own and defend itself, hence making a prime target for the superpowers of the time to compete for. Kadesh happened to lie precisely on the border where the mighty Egyptian and Hittite empires met. To both superpowers, Kadesh represented a critical asset, controlling trade access from Egypt in the south to the Hittite lands in the north. This historical battle is amazingly well documented, largely thanks to Rameses II’s self-glorifying reliefs and carvings found throughout his former territory. The Egyptian Empire was firmly rooted in the fertile corridor of the Nile, dependent on the river for their sustenance. The military exploits of Seti I, Rameses II’s father, managed to expand the empire into the Levant in the late 1200s BC and capture Kadesh, only for it to fall back into Hittite hands. Ramsees II, a young, extremely ambitions man desperate to prove himself to both the gods and the Egyptian people, took on the task of reestablishing Egyptian rule in Kadesh once and for all. To the North lay the Hittite Empire, led by King Muwatalli, whose father had clashed with Rameses’ predecessor over the Syrian territory in the past. Seeing imminent conflict in Rameses’ northward campaign, in May 1274 BC Muwatalli rounded up numerous allies from the upper Levant and staged his forces outside the city of Kadesh. Rameses army consisted of 20,000 troops...
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...The 2012 London Olympics is scheduled to be one of the most spectacular games in addition to being held in one of the world’s best cities. The Olympics is undeniably one of the greatest sporting events on earth. In order to ensure that the visitors are treated to the arrays of entertainment and eventful sporting event in addition to bringing benefits to the Londoners, the Mayor of London and the Greater London Authority (GLA) has put in place measures and priorities to develop London in readiness for this event. Among the most important items on the planning agenda is environmental sustainability (Stallone, 2005). An independent body, Commission for a Sustainable London 2012, has already been established to monitor and assure the sustainability of the 2012 Olympic Games. The 2012 Summer Olympics plan for the environment is designed and focused on four main areas. These include waste management, reduction of carbon emissions, promotion of environmental awareness, and biodiversity. Other environmental measures include being committed to minimizing the construction effects to both individuals and the community. These duties and responsibilities lie at the hands of the Greater London Authority (GLA) and the Mayor of London. Powers and Responsibilities of the Mayor and the GLA The Greater London Authority is a strategic administrative body that is vested with powers and responsibilities aimed at the development of London. The GLA has responsibilities that are categorized in three...
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...Additionally, research concludes the reality of pay inequalities women face in higher education, even though they retain a higher percentage of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees (Longman and Anderson, 2016). Moreover, single women and women with families and domestic responsibilities in academia are less likely to hold positions such as academic deans, department chairs, and are on the low end of financial compensation. Nevertheless, fewer women get tenured (Dominici, Fried, and Zeger, 2009). As documented by Longman and Anderson (2011) gender differences are present in higher education and even though there has been forward movement in women educating themselves, taking on various projects and putting in the time. They are simply overlooked, not respected like their peers, and they are on a long path to becoming...
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...The use and abuse of psychoactive substances have long prevailed through history. For decades society has known about psychoactive substances and many are presented through media as a norm. Throughout, the American popular culture, the media frequently documented these substances through movies, songs, TV shows, TV commercials, etc. Both society and the media have implemented good and bad stereotypes of drug use. On one side, they indicate that media cannot portray more than it is actually shown in the media. On the other hand, longitudinal studies support a connection between media portrayals of drug use and other drugs among children, adolescents and young adults. For this said, I decided to choose one of America’s popular movies, Scarface,...
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...build work or renovation work. Its stores are located in each capital city and area located in the greater or peripheral city zones. Vision The franchise has recognised the current and expected growth in the economy as a result of rapid population growth will continue for the foreseeable future. It has been determined that this growth will present growth opportunities to its franchise and has therefore established the goal of becoming the major retailer in their sector across the city within 3 years. As part of this growth it will establish new stores in areas expected to see high growth and also in each regional centre Utilising a wider product range and enhancing its customer service Housefriends is confident of fulfilling its growth ambitions Value Housefriends’ confidence in its ability to fulfil these goals comes from its plan to provide customers with a wider selection of merchandise with great customer service. Current operational plan Trading hours: | Housefriends are open 8.30am – 5.3pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am – 3pm on Saturdays. | Range: | Mainly imported bathroom fitings, bedroom fittings, mirrors and decorative items. | Payment types accepted: | Cash, credit cards, cheques and gift cards. | Credit policy: | (Trade customers) Housefriends accounts are invoiced at the end of each month; terms are 30 days. | Warranties and refunds: | Housefriends will exchange with proof of purchase but not refund. | Staff: | Three...
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...were proud of. Lincoln Steffens was a journalist, lecturer, philosopher, and an overall leading figure among the muckrakers. Lincoln Steffens spent nine years working for a New York City newspaper. In that time, Steffens discovered quite a lot of evidence of the corruption of politicians and business owners. He exposed them for what they were, upper class citizens desiring special privileges in a time when the lower class was living day to day. By 1901, Steffens was a managing editor of McClure’s Magazine, and began publishing many influential articles that offered a documented account of what the big businesses and politicians were doing to society. One of his best known works, The Shame of the Cities, raised many questions in relation to the ethical standards of private interest in public affairs. He explained the links that connected success to moral value and progress of the nation with selfish ambitions. Steffens wrote entries that gave journalism a new purpose, a purpose other than endorsing political parties or tearing them down. When working for McClure, Steffens was transforming his career from a standard occupation to publishing works that would force readers to see underneath the dazzling streetcars of New York. Americans would finally know about the seething corruption that had infiltrated into every aspect of American democracy. McClure’s tackled issues such as corporate monopolies, political machines, unhealthy living conditions, and possibilities of the future...
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...Revolutionary Period. The retired history professor from The University of West Georgia has gone through extensive research, proven by 50-pages of endnotes documented at the end of the book, to compose an easy-to-read non-fiction about the impact Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton during the early days of our country. Ferling has organized his book to take the reader through the lives of these two powerhouses from early childhood to death. Beginning with a 3-page chronology, he gives a timeline the reader can refer to throughout the book. He carries this chronological approach throughout the book in four sections, describing their “unhappy youths” to their trials in shaping the newly born America and “tragic ends”....
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...differences among the two standards boards. In addition, the assessment will depict by which the modified accrual basis of accounting divaricates from full accrual accounting. The GASB aims to formulate and enhance principles of state and local governmental accounting and monetary reporting. Thus will bring about beneficial information of financial documents for users as well as lead and teach the civic, which comprises issuers, auditors, and users of financial reports (Governmental Accounting Standards Board [GASB], n.d.). GASB goals of responsibility are interperiod equity, spending and financial submission, and service endeavors and achievements through evaluating financial system (economy), productiveness, and efficacy. The FASB’s ambition is to formulate and enhance guidelines of financial accounting and reporting, which promote financial reporting by nongovernmental (private sector and not-for-profits) establishments that supplies ruling-constructive information to shareholders and additional persons making use of financial reports (Financial Accounting Standards Board [FASB], n.d.). A goal of the FASB is to furnish data, which should be effective in evaluating how executives of non-business establishments have released his or her stewardship responsibilities (Granof & Khumawala, 2011, p. 20). The GASB and FASB possess numerous comparable objectives. Each embraces goals as impartial in the course of verdict creation...
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...Synopsis Macbeth is a play about a Scottish nobleman who learns, from a prophecy given to him by three witches, that he is to become king. When Macbeth's ambition overcomes his moral judgement, he assassinates the reigning king and fulfils the prophecy. In doing so, however, he undermines his own rule with insecurity - insecurity he created when he upset the natural succession to the throne. Beheaded in battle, Macbeth's death allows the rightful heir to reclaim the throne and order is restored. Historical background The play is set in Scotland and the characters' names, including Duncan, Macbeth, Malcolm and Siward, are based on the names of real 11th century British figures. Although Duncan and Macbeth were both kings in life as in the play, Shakespeare did not directly base his narrative on fact, but instead used historical events as a frame for the action in the play. The real Macbeth, ruler of the Moray region of Scotland, was elected to the Scottish throne when the previous king, Duncan, died in battle. Whether Macbeth killed Duncan in the battle remains unknown. Historical opinions suggest that Macbeth was a charitable king who brought peace and prosperity to Scotland during his reign of 17 years. During this time, he made advances into northern England, which displeased Siward, Earl of Northumberland. Siward then campaigned to depose Macbeth and reinstate Malcolm Canmore, Duncan's son. Malcolm eventually beheaded Macbeth in a duel at Lumphanan to become Malcolm...
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...Religious texts such as Martin Luther’s 95 theses were copied and spread widely. This type of behavior caused citizens to form their own ideas about religion and if their government is truly being fair to them. Also, the public no longer relied on priests or bishops to interpret the bible for them. This relates to politics because as people are more accustomed to understanding the texts during those times such as the laws of their land, this can give them an edge in politics. By understanding documented laws of their society, one can build relationships with other politicians or bend those laws for ones own self-goals. This is what Machiavelli in fact tries to do. He wrote The Prince primarily to advance himself in politics, to be well known, and to give the populace something to read that no one has ever seemed to write before. This seemed to establish Machiavelli as a reputable person, with so many other people of the Renaissance doing the same thing. For instance, the “Renaissance Man,” Leon Battista Alberti, had many accolades in literature for writing plays, novels, legal treatises, etc. Another renowned “Renaissance Man” was Michelangelo, who sculpted the statue of David. These and other great men had great ideas that led them to...
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...to give graduates an understanding of the variety of work at Ferrier Hodgson. It also provides worthful experience for people who want to experience jobs outside of mainstream accounting. Furthermore, the graduates will have the opportunities to experience the type of work Ferrier Hodgson does and gets exposure to its clients via different projects and challenging. In addition, the company provide supportive and open culture, social events/functions to perfect the graduates’ skills. The most concerning about my future career is about accounting area at Ferrier Hodgson. Thus, the role of an accountant presented by the industry partner is very important for us to know about. As a forensic accountant, they need to provide advice on well-documented, reliable and detailed reports to their clients as well las on the economic loss or damages to reconstruct the accounting records. Moreover, All of their senior forensic accountants have being doing a lot of activities such...
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...Revolution: individual farmers are allowed to leave their field and go to other fields to get rich. Qiu Ju: selling chili Ermo: selling noodles and hand-made baskets The story of Qiu Ju: Compare to Zhang’s previous films which attempts at historical cultural reflection, the story of Qiu Ju focus on the individual character and contemporary settings. * Superficial level: a struggle of a common person against local bureaucracy. * Regardless of the character’s personality and fate, it is a story about an injured and weak woman protecting her own dignity. * Existential level: one’s own dignity can be protected at the expense of others which cause the problem of the self-torture of humanity. * Speak with the voice of documented reality. * A story about a peasant woman of no particular account and her encounters with the law in its current state of post-Maoist reform. * Illustrated a woman who against the contemporary judicial system and questing for justice in all male-dominated world. * Challenge the patriarchal system Zhang experienced with a new film aesthetic-“documentary realism” to state a woman who comes to recognize her own self-worth and control her own life. The Story of Qiu Ju centers on rural Qiu Ju’s persistent “seeking a justifiable explanation” for her husband’s injury. Street scenes filmed with hidden cameras add to the realistic, almost documentary,...
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