...America: On the Path to Utopia or Cyberpunk? As I sat and listened to multiple political science essays in the last few weeks of my Honors Colloquium class, some essential concepts really stuck out to me and resonated in my mind. The idea of a utopian society that was brought forth in class got me thinking of how our world would be like today if we adopted some utopian methods of living. In America we are very blessed to live in the land of opportunity yet we are always focused on what is the next and best opportunity for us to seize. The American people have grown accustomed to a fast paced living, never stopping to look around at the beauty of nature that surrounds them or share a smile with a stranger. We are always on to the next best thing and we forget to appreciate the aspects of human life that really matter. If we as a people decided to change our patterns of everyday living we could make America more than the land of the free and opportunity. If we connected with a utopian lifestyle, we might find ourselves actually enjoying life or maybe we will discover utopia isn’t the right choice for the direction of our country’s future. Either way in this paper, I am going to introduce the key elements of a utopian society and also another society that I think represents where America is heading today and into the future. A utopia is a community or society possessing highly desirable or perfect qualities. Utopia can be seen as an imaginary society of sorts because it does...
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...ETHICAL ISSUES RELATED TO REPRODUCTION Oghenebrume Pela Grand Canyon University: HLT 305 11/22/2014 Assisted reproductive technology otherwise known as fertility treatment uses various methods to achieve pregnancy. According to the CDC, the use of these methods has doubled in the last ten years. There has also been an increase in the number of successes based on the most recently collected data as at 2012. The current percentage of people born through ART (assisted reproductive technology) living in the United States is at 1% which, quite frankly, is a lot of people (Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), 2014). In the case of surrogate parenting, an agreement is reached typically between an infertile couple and a woman who is to carry a baby for this couple. There are two main types which are gestational surrogacy and traditional surrogacy. In gestational surrogacy, conception takes place by means of IVF (in vitro fertilization) which would mean that the surrogate mother will have no genetic relationship with the resultant child. In traditional surrogacy, conception will take place either naturally or artificially which would mean that there will be a genetic relationship between the surrogate mother and the pregnancy. Sperm and egg donation as the name implies is a practice in which sperm and eggs or embryos have been donated by a third party to enable the infertile individual or couple to conceive. The donors are usually screened before they can donate and are...
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...Education Today & Tomorrow This paper reviews four important trends in our educational system today across America and discusses the impact of these trends on our future educational system. We live in an ever evolving world with constant changes that are affecting every aspect of our lives daily. Our educational system has not been immune to these changes and shouldn’t be since these changes and our ability to adapt to these changes will determine our future academic success and our place in a global society. Trend 1: Diverse & Older Population America has always been a melting pot of diversity, but current statistics show that in the near future minorities will become the majority percentage of the population (Pearson, 2010). Immigration, legal and illegal, have been substantial for a long time now and is changing the needs that educational systems have to address. For example, the need for qualified and minority teachers who can teach English as a second language will and does continue to grow (Pearson, 2010). Educators will have to adapt to this also by being more sensitive to various cultures and perhaps re-evaluate the current curriculum to promote multicultural literacy. Furthermore, the number of people that will retire will be doubled by the year 2050 and there will be fewer people of working age paying into the tax system that helps support education and elder services (Pearson, 2010). Because of this, financial constraints most likely...
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...legitimate way to keep us secure, or just another move by the government to gain control. We are monitored with traffic cameras, police dashboard and body cameras, location services on our cell phones and store security cameras. How much is too much? Are we even aware of all the things that we encounter every day that are able to track our every move? Good questions. What will be your paper’s answer? The line is a thin one, that line between privacy and feeling as though we're in a fish bowl with people watching our every move. I think that TV shows such as "Person of Interest" that highlight a government system called "The Machine" which uses facial recognition and social security database information to warn the good guys of who is in danger based on a series of data information it compiled to determine their risk rating based on movements of both the target and the aggressor. While I believe this show only proves to ramp up the paranoid to believe that we live in a society where you're tracked and monitored every step of your day. Some people live with the belief that the police and government agencies truly are watching our every move, even in our own homes. And are they? What does the research say? While a little far fetched, this TV show does bring up a valid point. Did you realize that every traffic light, and most streets, especially in larger cities, are equipped with a camera equipped with facial recognition in an effort to track terrorists and other criminals...
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...” Answer the following: a. Which parts of this quote are positive statements? Which parts are normative statements? The parts of the quote that are positive statements: Workers in Asia often work in sweatshop conditions earning only pennies and hour; and American workers are more productive and as a result earn a higher wages. These positive statements try to describe how things are currently happening. Normative statements: In order to preserve the dignity of the American workplace, the government should enact legislation banning imports of low-wage Asian clothing. The normative statement tries to give advice and prescribe a possible solution. b. Would such a policy make some Americans better off without making any other Americans worse off? Explain who, and why. Americans would benefit but also be hurt; the pros would be since there is a ban on low-wage imports, this will create jobs for the lower income families. Therefore a spike in available jobs, more people will be working and spending more money which will help boost the economy. On the negative side, any work done in America is more expensive. This would not be good because it would mean a shirt at Target for $15.00, the price would easily rise to $25.00 a shirt. There can be hundreds of products affected by the ban. This would also greatly affect the poor and even...
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...business strategy game in the company corporate lobby shoes is Afsal Rahmath Parambu, Babatomiwa Ojuri, Fedlis Nwaujukwu , Gholam Oovee. As this one member who would be taken responsible for taking the decisions in the respect to its company and aspects of all the matters which the company operates and manages the necessary decision of the company as each and every company wants to take excellent decision and makes the best as well as sustainable solutions for their strategies as the tools and techniques where well executed and planned out specially to overcome with its competitors. There are various results from the 11th year to 15th year on the different are like EPS, Return on equity, stock price, inventories, management etc. As this would help to build the wealth of the shareholder and its image rating is high. This paper reports that the analysis of the corporate lobby shoes is divided in to the three sections the first is mainly the porter five forces as well as competitive strategy in relations to Year 15 Business strategy The business environment had been analysis by continuously practicing the business strategy game. As in the business game we are allocated on the post of the top executive which is mostly taking the strategic decision regarding the company performance and results in relation to its profits and...
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...Biblical worldview when it comes to understanding business concepts. We therefore hope that this document will achieve two goals: 1) Help students better understand the relevance and indeed the preeminence of Scripture and Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in the realm of business; and 2) Provide useful and understandable points of application for leadership and business behavior, including the primary and secondary functions of business. INTRODUCTION There are certain intellectual and philosophical criteria that can be used to test any worldview, and we want our students to understand how and why the Christian worldview uniquely meets those criterion and therefore passes the worldview “test” in the following ways: • A worldview is the intellectual, emotional, and perhaps even spiritual framework by which we apprehend reality and assign meaning to life. Everyone has a worldview; it may not be very developed, but nevertheless, everyone is approaching life based upon one. We believe that a worldview based upon Biblical truth is the most logically sound and meaningful approach to understanding and living life. CHRISTIANITY AND THE WORLDVIEW TEST • • Epistemology (the study of what is true): God revealed through nature, his Word, and Christ, the Living Word of God; a worldview that starts with random chance or an impersonal, cosmic force does not have any place for a logical understanding of what is real or meaningful. There is no “meaning” behind anything; it is just...
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...to 1914. With the help from the French and the United States, Panama was able to succeed in the building of the canal. Theodore Roosevelt, the man who conducted the project, was able to unite the nations into helping him build the Panama Canal to connect the two main oceans. Panama was thought to be the easiest place to build a canal because of how lean it was compared to the countries surrounding it, but during the build, they ran into lots of difficulties and realized it wasn't as easy as they thought. (Canal) “We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is sacrifice...
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...Introduction Twenty-first century technology has placed America in an environment where there is room for mistakes and everything is fast paced. Although it may seem beneficial to consumers, those who are left to do the work are stuck in stressful, competitive environments where there is no escape. When there is not enough time in the day, we tend to make time during the times our bodies are recuperating from a long days work. One night may not seem like too much of a problem, but it can progress to weeks or scattered sleeping patterns. Regardless of lack of time during the day, the night should be solely left to prepare our bodies to help us through the day to come. Lack of sleep can affect us the very next day, as well as accumulate to result in chronic illnesses. Some problems caused by sleep deprivation that affect all ages are drowsy driving, snoring, and decreased performance. Statistics show that “twenty percent of all serious car crash injuries in the general population are associated with driver sleepiness, independent of alcohol effects (Wickboldt et al., p4).” Teens are already known for their reckless driving, but most will not believe that the underlying problem is due to a lack of sleep. Most of these symptoms are usually unnoticed because it has become prevalent in the American culture to stay up late. In America alone, “it is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic disorder of sleep and wakefulness, hindering daily functioning and adversely...
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...AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY NAME: IAN GATHAIYA MUHORO ID NO: 08JBT021 UNIT: MICROECONOMICS UNIT CODE: BCM 104 LECTURER: PETER MUHIA TOPIC: ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS OF PRODUCTION DUE DATE: 14TH JUNE 2012 PRODUCTION INTRODUCTION According to David N Hyman, (1989), production is the process of using economic resources or inputs in order to produce output. The transformation of raw materials into finished goods or services has been a major factor in any economy as this is the major attributes that has help build today’s economy since the beginning of most economies worldwide. Production on its own is insignificant as there are several factors to consider when producing the end product. This is what is known as the factors of production. FACTORS OF PRODUCTION There are several factors of production to consider. They are; a) Capital b) Scarcity c) Technology d) Cost of production e) Opportunity cost f) Fixed cost and variable costs g) Production possibilities h) Resources i) Price The above factors each affect production in their own way. A deeper look into them will reveal each of these factors’ contribution to the production process. A. Capital Capital, according to Ronald M and Robert A, (2003), this is anything that is produced in order to increase productivity in the future. Along with human capital, there is physical capital, which includes buildings, machinery and other equipment. Capital can also be monetary which is required to boost production...
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...democracy and totalitarianism. With rich atmosphere, anti-Nazi propaganda, superb musical scores, suspense, and unforgettable characters and memorable lines of dialogue, it is one of the most popular, magical and flawless films of all time - focused on the themes of lost love, honor, self-sacrifice and romance within a chaotic world. Morocco during the Second World War. Casablanca is the jump off point to get to Spain and then to America, but refugees must obtain a costly exit Visa to get onto the plane. In the middle of all this is Rick's cafe. Rick's former love Ilsa comes to Casablanca on her way to America and discovers Rick to be a resident there. The love triangle between Ilsa, her husband Laszlo, and Rick keeps the viewer in suspense until the very last minutes of the movie. The movie took place in 1942 and was based around World War II, which in reality was taking place as they filmed. It was because of the war that Rick and Ilsa were separated, and this was an idea that was not so farfetched and something that the audience could identify with. This was important because it captivated the audience and drew them in to see if Rick and Ilsa's undying love would ever be reunited. How can a hero survive in a world gone mad? It takes place in a world gone mad, where nothing is truth, and reality is always questionable. Sam of course, is stability. He cannot be bought or sold, and is seemingly a constant, always there and never too deep into the problems of the world. The...
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...the discussions that were held in class. The Lost Boys of Sudan were both excited and nervous about coming to America. They found themselves in a landscape that was drastically different than the arid land from which they had come. Paved roads, an abundance of motor cars, huge buildings, etc. These were all marvels to the travelers. The Lost Boys made many observations about their surroundings. Some of these observations revealed how they obviously see the world differently than we, the average American citizen, do. While watching one of their group struggle in an attempt to ice skate, someone made the comment that he looked like a wounded soldier. Most Americans do not have that point of reference and therefore do not come to that conclusion while watching people participating in simple, fun activities. While watching them observe the Fourth of July firework display, I could not help but wonder whether or not they made the same kind of connection. Did they look at the fireworks and think of war torn times? Cultural behaviors were apparent as well. The Lost Boys were nervous about approaching strangers in a strange land but felt it rude not to. In Sudan, one would not simply ignore a passerby without so much as a greeting. They also felt as though they had an obligation to help anyone in need that they came across. They come from a culture that feels that man must help one another in order to survive peacefully. They...
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...Technology: Self-checkout lanes hurting the economy and customer satisfaction During the 1900’s America was recognized as a national powerhouse with a strong economy that offered citizens careers and economic stability. Today, we are fighting unemployment and recovering from an unstable stock market. Although many factors have impacted the economy since then, one factor that goes unnoticed is the growth in technological advancements and how it is directly affecting employment rates and customer satisfaction. Machines used to be basic, and controlled by people, but since technology has progressed machines are now capable of performing jobs solely on their own. Police officers are being replaced by camera lights, cashiers by self-service checkout machines, and operators by automated voice recognition machines. Technology, more specifically self-checkout machines are directly affecting our economy; it’s eliminating jobs and leaves customers feeling unsatisfied. The problem with today’s technology is that it is self-reliant, such as the CHEC software program which runs all IBM self-checkout machines. IBM mentions on their website how it “Offers retailers a totally integrated self-checkout solution that can effectively manage and help lower total cost of ownership (TCO).” They are trying to appeal to managers that the total cost of operations will undeniably decline if you buy their product. Aside from lower total cost of operations these machines have their advantages and disadvantages...
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...A Warrior in Politics Bringing In the BIG Guns A new version of old ideologies has been created for the Warrior party this year. Bringing past focuses and new views to this renewed set of political issues that should be fought for. Many things have already happened and millions of people have been affected by these things such as the Marriage Equality right and the Affordable Care act. These issues, however, need to be solved before our country takes a turn for the worst. After years and years of presidents getting up and stating that they were going to make this a better country all we have seen as a nation is our debt get higher as well as our kids. We have allowed states to legalize marijuana which has seemed to increase the amount of users outside of those states. Now that those states have legalized marijuana, users outside of those states want their states to legalize it but non users are not being thought of when it comes to this decision. People are forgetting about the underdogs, those who do not use marijuana nor do they want their families around it. If all of the states were to legalize it then where are those who want to avoid it going to go? Will it affect or pollute the fresh air? Will the phrase “fresh air” even be realistic? Should states even have the right to legalize marijuana? These are some things that will be considered when it comes to legalizing marijuana. Another issue that needs to be focused on is No Child Left Behind act in our schools. We need...
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...styles Entrepreneurial Leadership Have you ever entertained the thought of becoming an entrepreneur? Do you know what it takes to become an entrepreneur and establish a successful and thriving business? Entrepreneurs are risk takers in the private business system that seek after a profitable opportunity and takes the necessary risks to set up and operate a business. Although this can be a rewarding career path, there is a particular set of leadership skills and principles required. Former AOL CEO and Chairman Steve Case, highly regarded leadership scholar James Kouzes, and self-described social ecologist Peter Drucker, all sh. are similar principles, philosophies, and strategies that define what is expected of an entrepreneur as well as how it relates to the new...
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