...“Protecting Our America” After researching on America’s problems with border control and illegal immigration, I first have realized that two of the most important aspects of this highly controversial topic, relate to America’s economy and culture. Certain people, such as Anna Quidlen, author of essay “Immigration: Newcomers by Numbers”, believe that America relies on both legal and illegal immigrants to boost our economy and help our nation become more universal. My research presents the other side of this argument, by showing how illegal immigration has actually threatened our nation’s economy and culture more so than anything else. I originally agreed with Anna Quindlen, after reading her essay; all of her points describing the economic benefits America receives by employing undocumented workers seemed reasonable and accurate. Her plea states that they are just regular people in search of work, trying to make a better life for themselves and their families. I’m sure this is true in a lot of cases but unfortunately, there are more repercussions for allowing illegal immigrants to stay in our country than what meets the eye. Yes, it is true that these Mexican workers will take jobs that Americans turn down and yes, they will do them for cheaper. So in that sense, yes, illegal workers do benefit our economy, “but what is good for corporate America is not necessarily what is good for Middle America (Buchanan 49).” Simply paying taxes and filling lower income jobs such as......
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...America: Dumbing Down Our Students Back in the day, school was a place to learn. It was a place to get smart. Now it has turned into a psychological headquarters. It is like America is saying, “Who cares, as long as our students feel good about themselves.” Schools have stopped teaching important facts. Some teachers do not feel their students need to know what was taught back in the day. According to Charles J. Sykes, “In a 1990 survey of college seniors, 42 percent couldn’t name the dates of the War Between the States within half a century” ( Sykes, 4). Why don’t our teachers care anymore about teaching about important events or even science? Many of them have said it is because they just are not useful facts. I would have to disagree. I believe that you should know the background of this country you live in. I think students need to be taught about our founding fathers. I fear for our future generations. The school systems are dumbing our students down and they are too worried about how the students are feeling than what they are learning. So the question we are all asking teachers along with the school system is, “Why are we allowing students to be dumbed down?” How are we going to elect a president in the future who never had a background in math, science, or most importantly, history? Our future generation does not know what we were taught when we were in school. Some public schools have even removed certain subjects because they are not necessary or the school......
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...Leaving New York for the Farmlands Scott Albert MBA-540-MBOL7 03/29/2015 To Farm or not to Farm There is a major difference from being an investment banker to running a farm. The colleagues are giving some good advise in that it may be a great business opportunity, but they are assuming that the price of farmland is going to increase drastically due to the demand of corn to fuel plants expected to soar. There are a couple of factors though that the colleagues are not taking into consideration Competition and Alternatives Even if entry is limited, firms within an industry are not immune to outside competition (Brickley, Smith, Zimmerman, 2009, p. 255). The advise given by the colleagues is sound, but without a true understanding of the how running a farm works, investing right into farmland may not be wise. There are going to be many competitors out there, and the goal of living in a peaceful environment may not be attainable. What also must be taken into consideration is that corn-based ethanol is not the only alternative to gasoline. There are in fact several alternatives including biodiesel, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, and electricity (fueleconomy.gov, 2015). What if the government decides to back one of the other alternatives instead? What if it is discovered that another alternative is out there that hasn’t even been considered yet? There are a lot of questions that need to be taken into consideration before just jumping into purchasing the......
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...Tax Research Problem 1 Team 5 Ji Kim, Amy Li, Catherine Yuan Facts (Phrase the problem in the textbook) The § 351 transaction discussed here can be presented as below. Issues 1. Should M recognize gain on the contribution of the land? If so, how much? 2. Should X recognize gain on the contribution? If so, how much? 3. What is X’s basis in the land contributed by M? Conclusion Due to the contribution, M should recognize a total gain of $43,000, of which $30,000 is attributable to the contribution of the land. X recognizes no gain or loss. The gain recognized by M increases X’s basis in the land to $55,000. Analysis Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) § 362(a) states that if property was acquired by a corporation in connection with a transaction to which § 351 applies, the basis shall be the same as it would be in the hands of the transferor, increased in the amount of gain recognized to the transferor on such transfer. In this case, M’s basis in the land is $25,000. Therefore the gain recognized by M on this transaction needs to be determined. Although no gain or loss is recognized in a § 351 transfer [I.R.C. § 351(a)], I.R.C. § 351(b) requires that the transferor recognize gain to the extent that other property (“boot”) is received. In M’s case, he received boot, which is cash, of $50,000. This is the maximum amount of gain he can recognize on this transaction. However, M transferred multiple assets. This complicated the computation for gain recognized....
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...In a dry season * Reflect life in late 19 centaury setting * Graphically describe the country side ..bathurst and macqurie river * Attempt to show the element that paints life in Australia * Observation in “In a dry season” is to evoke humour in a way in which he describe the railway lines. (verbal humour) – censored words in the bush liar * Understatement to create humour such as the description of the dryness of the bush (second paragraph) * The adversity of living in such setting and worker who forged strong friendships eccentric characters that added colour and ordinary life. * Focused on characterisation and the setting as a character who takes on a personality * Idea of extreme nature of isolation * Idea of monotony of the land foreshadowed in the opening of the story with the simple illustrates quote “a wired fence...” which could be anywhere in a remote land. * The journey is presented in snapshots images which provides the understanding of the land ..the landmark and the people. * Invites us visualise the typical railway town with such description as “there is some times a small obilong weather bill..” “...” * Stereotypical images * The bush is described in generic terms “draw a wired fence...” which establishes the predictability and the monotony of the bush. * Lawson depict the people of the town through the personification the their clothes. “old fasion ....fat brim hat...begin to drop into the train”...
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...Alexander II faced several major problems during his reign, largely stemming from the negative implications of Russia’s system of serfdom that stifled economic and industrial growth, as well as Russia’s outdated and ineffective military that limited Russia’s presence in Europe and demonstrated her lacking industrial sector. Alexander was shown to be a keen reformer and managed to effectively tackle these problems, with his emancipation of the serfs, followed by his overseeing of successful economic and military reforms. Arguably the greatest problem that faced Russia in 1855 was the outdated and feudal – like system of serfdom which lagged far behind the social infrastructures of other major European nations. This system, in which over 23 million serfs were forced to work for their food and keep under private landowners, Nobles, and the state, was both economically inefficient (as Russia required a free labour force for industry and internal markets to grow) and attracted rising opposition to the Tsarist autocratic rule. For these reasons, Alexander decided to emancipate the serfs in an attempt to quell unrest and bring Russia “up to date”, famously stating: “It is better to abolish serfdom from above than to await the time when it will begin to abolish itself from below”. This shows that Alexander II saw the threat of grievances among the serfs with the ruling administration and wished to protect his own position from threatening opposition. This desire for......
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...The Little Rascals There is a lot of time, effort, and many different components that directors have to put into making great movies. These components can include things such as the quality of the acting, setting, plot, characters, and scenery. A mess up in just one of these areas can ruin an entire film. One of my favorite movies of all time, that I feel has a perfect combination of these components, is The Little Rascals. It is such a cute and quirky film, and it’s perfect for people of any age! The Little Rascals is a 1994 movie that follows the childhood adventures of “The He Man Woman Haters Club.” Spanky, leader of the club, and the rest of the gang are trying to raise money to rebuild their clubhouse, which tragically burned down at the start of the movie due to some of their usual crazy antics. They hit some bumps along the road, such the typical childhood bullies, Butch and Woim, who are really just jealous they never got to be members of the club. Their hard work pays off and leaves the audience happy in the end because they accomplish their goal, and the gang gets a new clubhouse better than the one before. The main actors and actresses in this movie are children that are not even ten years old. It is amazing to watch how great they are at acting. These children captivate the audience’s heart. It was very hard for me not to fall in love with each one of them. My favorite character is Alfalfa. He plays the typical boy that tries to......
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...Enterprise Odisha Even after 62 years of independence, Odisha our beloved state is still developing. With thirty districts it is the 9th largest state in the country (155,707 Sq Km) and population wise 11th (36,706,920). It is a state which is rich with all kinds of resources right from minerals, fossil fuel and ores to rich history and culture. The land is fertile and has the capability to produce many Rabi and Kharip crops. Now if we scan the country and try to name the prosperous states, we can count them on finger tips. Among which Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab and Goa may be the front runners. Odisha may not even appear in the first 10. So what makes these states economically better than us despite the fact that we are far wealthier than the others in terms of Natural Resources, history, culture and intelligent brains? To find out let’s have a closer look at the simple strategies adopted by the prosperous states. My father always said, owning a gold brick does not make you rich. You will be rich only when you learn to make a fortune out of it. It is that simple. The prosperous states have done this. Only that in their case, the areas of their strength was their gold brick. Gujarat is strong in entrepreneurship and business sense, Goa is rich in natural landscapes and Punjab is rich with fertile agricultural land. These states have worked on their strengths to develop themselves. When I say the states have done it, I mean the contribution of both government and people...
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...1) What is at stake in this decision for Carol and for Davis Press? Why? There is a lot at stake in this decision for Carol and Davis Press. Let’s take a look at what would happen if the book “Meccan Madness” were to be published. Referring to the past and what had happen to Rushdie when his book “The Satanic Verse” was released, it was mayhem. Death threats were issued, Rushdie was wanted dead for several years, and innocent people were killed and much more were injured. If Carol decides to publish Taajwar’s book, there is a possibility history could repeat itself, which includes Davis Press making high profits by selling the book, but also losing millions of dollars that went towards the security of employees. If Carol decided not to publish the book, it is obvious they will lose on the chance of making high profits. However, all the employees will remain safe and not have to fear what will happen to them if “Meccan Madness” is published. 2) Who are the stakeholders here? To whom (or what) does Davis owe her allegiance? The stakeholders in this case are the employees of Davis Press. The employees play a major role in this case because of the amount of work they do for the company. Another stakeholder in this case is the government because in the event problems occur between countries. This sort of situation happen when Rushdie’s book was published where there was issues between Britain and Iran. Carol owes her loyalty to the employees for the amount of...
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...Running head: PASSAGE Passage of Time Alyssa Smith Grand Canyon University Passage of Time Life is never guaranteed. A person does not know when their end will come. People go through day to day life and rarely stop to look around them. It seems that the older a person gets the faster time appears to go by. This is not an uncommon theory. The play “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder (1938) is a representation of people versus time. The theme is to appreciate the moments in life because time passes quickly. In three short acts, this play covers twelve years in the lives of the townspeople. There are many references that indicate passage of time as a theme. As the stage manger is introducing the town, he states “Naturally, out in the country – all around – there’ve been lights on for some time, what with milkin’s and so on. But towns people sleep late” (Wilder, 1938, pg. 7). The reference to people in town sleeping late compared to in the country is a way of saying that townspeople waste valuable time. Time sleeping is time that could be spent with family or friends enjoying moments that do not come along often. When the town does awaken they are being rushed. The kids are in a hurry to get ready, they eat breakfast quickly, and then they run off to school so as not to be late. Everything is rushed. Life proceeds in a way that indicates it is something that needs to be done. When Emily is talking about doing her homework, she stated “Well, I always feel......
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...Essay One: What is an American? Gregory Coryell American Literature I Dr. Joseph Walker January 19, 2011 What is an American? America has always been based on the precept that it was formed as a melting pot. This term means that different religions, cultures, traditions and countries were blended together to create the “New America.” Europeans from various areas have fled their countries for many reasons and settled on American soil, “the land of the free.” Religious persecution, war, famine, and the hope for economic prosperity have enticed individuals to pull up their tent poles in their native lands and move to a bold new world, known as America. This new world, America would be a starting point and a birth of a new civilization and a new breed of people who all share one common goal. What does it actually mean to be an American? There are many definitions that have existed and that have helped us understand and shape our interpretation of this term. This paper will compare and contrast two separate views of what the new American is and what it means to be called an American citizen. In William Bradford’s, “Of Plymouth Plantation,” he accounts for his journey to the new world by describing the intent of his voyage, his first impression of his surroundings, and the things and people he encounters. Our text verifies Bradford’s hopeful spirit and passion for his beliefs when Bradford uses the term, “Pilgrims” to describe the “community of believers......
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...trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition. Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents. So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans. That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet. These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land - a nagging fear that America's decline is......
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...World Views The Influences of Asia, Africa and the Americas toward Contemporary Society September 13, 2015 The progression of morality as it relates to the influence of family, religion and society varies between Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Our contemporary society has been influenced tremendously in many different areas by these different societies. Social order in Asia was established by Hammurabi’s Code of Laws. Hammurabi himself was an Amorite king of Babylon, he set these laws to place order in Babylon. Hammurabi’s lex talionus explains that the punishment of a crime should be equal to what crime has been done, these laws are described as “an eye for an eye” and “a tooth for a tooth” (Levack, B., Muir, E., & Veldman, M. (2004).). Hammurabi’s laws were set up for various issues including civil and criminal issues. Though due to one’s social status, laws for free people and laws for slaves were different, but they still held on to the same concept. Hammurabi code of laws helped to mostly shape our justice system. His laws were clear to understand the offenses being committed and consequences that were to be issued. This is present in our society because when one commits a crime or murder they suffer from the consequences in the jail and prison systems. Most of the time when a murder is committed the initial punishment is life in prison or retaliated with death by lethal injection, an eye for an eye. Our current law system is heavily influenced by......
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...Hunger in America Why are so many people starving? Why are so many Americans starving? Children Starving on Side of Road 1 Every day people throw perfectly good food away without a second thought. Many people do not realize that many Americans spend most of their days starving or without food. In 2012, 49 million people did not have enough food in their homes; 15.9 million of them were children (“Hunger”). Hunger is not just in the third world countries, it is also here in America and people need to realize this. Can we end hunger in America? Where is there the most hunger? Mississippi 20.9% Arkansas 19.7% Texas 18.4% Alabama 17.9% North Carolina 17.0% Georgia 16.9% Missouri 16.7% Nevada 16.6% Ohio 16.1% California 15.6% (“Hunger”) Americans have all the power to end hunger in America. There are so many things that people and the government can do to help. The 2014 Hunger Report has a plan to end hunger by the year 2030. This plan consists of a jobs agenda, a stronger safety net, human capital development, and public-private partnerships to help innovative community led initiatives against hunger (“Ending”). If people just help out in any way possible hunger could be......
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...story of Christopher Columbus’ expedition and their discovery of the Americas. It is the story of a new world, one that we can now call home, and one that continues to thrive as one of the most giving, fruitful, and defining lands on this planet. It is without a doubt the most important and revolutionizing moment in modern history. There are many theories to disprove that Columbus was actually the first discover the Americas, however it was his arrival that brought the Americas to the attention of all the European nations. Columbus was a pioneer who had the courage to venture into the unknown and find what was left to be discovered in a world that seems so small today, yet was so vast 500 years ago. Looking back upon his discovery today, it is easy to grasp and belittle the accomplishment he achieved as an inevitable conclusion, however when compared to a current unknown it is just as easy to grasp the magnitude of his finding. Today we refer to space as the “final frontier,” however, it seems unfair to refer to something as vast and limitless as outer space as one frontier. It is regarded as the last unknown to be conquered by human knowledge and innovation, and is by far the most puzzling mystery we have ever faced. There are infinite questions to be answered and a very few definite answers that can be given. We have barely even begun to unravel the complexities and puzzles in our own solar system, let alone our galaxy, and even farther beyond that the universe as a......
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