...The Mexican American group discussed the pros and cons of ratifying the Mexican Dream Act, which the issues of young people who graduated from our high schools and grew up in the United States but whose future is in jeopardy by current immigration laws. Their presentations raised several questions for me, ones especially involving these immigrant parents. I was wondering that when these children apply would it jeopardize the safety of their parents. For instance, is the address that they put down on paper confidential or will be used to track the location of their parents? If this and other similar examples were the case, then that would deter many in fear of losing their family. Their parents may also be unwilling to help their children in fear of jeopardizing their hidden status. Although I have been interested in researching the gaps in higher education of Latinos, in particular Mexican-Americans versus Cubans, this was the first time hearing of the DREAM Act. Even though my research paper involves second-generation immigrant children, I feel that the dream act would force some education reforms in the United States. Otherwise, as they said in the presentation, the US will fall behind other countries due to a significant part our population not attending higher levels of education...
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...Author | Title | Summary | Genre | Date | Pre/Con | A | ----------- | Obama Administration Blast House Vote Against DREANers, Vows It Will Not Become Law | The White House make a decision on what they want to do and how was the dreamer’s reaction about the white house and the democrat’s decision. | Fox News Latino | June 07,2013 | Con | B | Daniel González | More ´More Dreamers’ risk arrest, deportation to help cause. | Some Dreamers from Arizona went out with posters and with candles because they want a final decision but some of them end up deport back from where they were born. | Internet Article | August 26,2013 | Pro | C | ------------ | Dreamers dejan de tener ´fe´ en la reforma migratoria. | In this Article the dreamer longer have faith on immigration reform and they are given us the information when they came here and why. | Internet Article | September 17,2013 | Pro | D | ------------ | Dreamers stop deportation bus in ongoing escalation at Ice Facility in Phoenix | Phoenix Report some dreamers case because a group of them want to pray for a hope and start founding money for the immigration law. | United We Dream / Internet Article | September 21, 2013 | Pro | E | Lauren Fox | GOP Dream Act Not Enough For Dreamers | Basically in this article can tell what the dreamers want, why they want etc… They just want the American dream like every American and work and have a better life. | U.S News | July 22, 2013 | Pro | F | Mike Keefe | The Denner Post | There...
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...kim Jones January 19, 2014 Government II Immigration This paper is about immigration and the D.R.E.A.M Act. This paper will cover the DREAM Act and the pros and cons of immigration. The DREAM Act is simply the development, relief, and education for alien minors and is sponsored by the Democratic Representative Howard L. Berman of California. There are a few provisions within the Act, such as, “The requirement of an alien to apply for cancellation of removal and conditional permanent resident status within one year after earning high school diploma or general education development certificate in the United States or after the effective date of related final regulations” (U.S. House 2011). Another provision being, if required, an immigrant applying for conditional permanent resident status to register under the Military Selective Service Act and undergo a medical examination (U.S. House 2011). According to Harrison, “Each year millions of immigrants enter the United States, some legally and others illegally, to take advantage of the quality of life in the United States.” (Harrison 2011,517). A negative impact that immigration has on the United States is overcrowding. Excessive use of our resources in the United States by immigrants limits the amount of resources available for US citizens. Another negative impact is the spread of diseases from other countries by immigrants entering the U.S. (Oak, 2011). On the contrary, a positive impact of immigration would be the...
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...purpose being to equalize the education and economic gap between minorities and whites. Although it is not a perfect method to achieving equality in this country, it is essential to accept it for why it’s been put into place and that it is all part of a process. Of course affirmative action is far from perfect and has a fair deal of problems, like promoting reverse discrimination while backing up negative stereotypes. I researched all of these aspects while pondering the question “is affirmative action still needed in today’s society?” In this paper I will be explaining what affirmative action is.The history behind affirmative action like how it all unfolded, who made it, and the history as to why it is in effect now. I will also list some pros and cons of affirmative action, how the United States could better affirmative action for the future and finally a conclusion, which is my opinion on the topic. But what exactly is affirmative action? Born of the civil rights movement three decades ago, affirmative action calls for minorities and women to be given special consideration in employment and education acceptance decisions. Universities with affirmative action policies generally set goals to increase diversity. Affirmative action decisions are generally not supposed to be based on quotas, nor are they supposed to give any preference to unqualified candidates. And by no means is affirmative action supposed to harm anyone through "reverse discrimination." The purpose was to create...
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...I. INTRODUCTION The breakthrough discoveries in the field of assisted reproduction have brought new lights in the society. However, some of these discoveries evoked controversial issues. One of the controversial issues that received tremendous feedback is surrogate motherhood. As many couples fail to bear any child due to infertility, various alternatives appears to realize their dream of parenthood. One of the popular alternatives is surrogate motherhood. To begin with, the word “surrogate” means substitute. Surrogate motherhood is a term referred to an arrangement in which a woman becomes pregnant for the sole purpose of having a child that another couple will raise. This discovery causes to wake up each and everyone's mind. It also gave birth to the undying rivalry between pros and cons. Surrogacy is entitled with issues and controversies. It also left questions to our mind. Who really suffered and benefited with this? Other debates include moral and ethical questions. Does surrogacy go against natural selection, and is the burden it will cause to the children, the parents, and the surrogate mother, worth it? Some people believe that if an individual does not have the ability of reproduction, it should be selected, and technology should not be used to alter God’s plan. Surrogacy provides some couples with their only hope of raising a child genetically related to at least one of them. They believe that everyone should be given the chance to have a family, and if the surrogate...
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...You can give a child a family. Children in adoption homes could have a lot of hope or no hope at all that they will one day have a family that loves them. By adopting, loving, and providing a nice home for a child you could change their view on many things: how they view themselves or others, how they act, etc. There are too many kids in adoption homes. Each day children are either dropped off or entered into foster care or adoption homes that they don’t know how to care for. “A lot of families entering into foster care prefer younger ages, and while this is understandable, the truth is that all ages of children and youth are in need of families.” (Bailey) Health and Infertility. Every little girl dreams about having their own child one day...
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...to create a robot with all human functions. Will lives with his Wife, and together they have created a garden. His purpose to create a garden is that they could be together. During one of Will´s presentation, a member of the anti-technology terrorist group shoots him. His condition gets so bad, that he gets no more than a month to live. Will´s wife, Evelyn Caster is also a scientist and helps him with his projects. When Will dies, Evelyn comes in desperation and upload Will´s consciousness into the quantum computer that the project has developed. A project Will and Evelyn have been working on to create a sentient computer. Will did everything in his life because he loves Evelyn. When Will is uploaded to the computer, he wants Evelyn´s dream to develop. He explains Evelyn that he did it for her, as she pursued science to repair the damage humans has done to the ecosystems. Wills and...
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...Though the nineteenth amendment may be few in words, there is a story behind it that couldn’t be told with a million. The struggle to gain this amendment was lengthy and difficult, but the final product : “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex,” and, “Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation (US Congress).” This short statement immediately inspired those who supported it and continues to act as fuel for the fire of feminists today. Many events led up to the ratification of the nineteenth amendment. In July of 1848, the woman suffrage movement got a great start in the Seneca Falls convention headed by Elizabeth...
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...Abstract This paper will define the topic definition and will indicate a couple of scenarios and cases that relate to this topic. It will indicate what goes into a background check and what the pros and cons are. I will inform my readers what I learned and the conclusion of my paper. Topic I just went in for an interview at a prestigious company that I have been dreaming of working at for many years and they said the job is mine if everything clears with my background check. Background check? As I walk out of the building I cannot help but wonder what they might find that may be detrimental to my opportunity to get this job. Questions start flying through my mind as my heart begins to race. What might they find from my past jobs? What are they trying to find? Who will they talk to? I have never stolen anything from my past jobs, embezzled or any of that sort. Or, do they not have limitations on how far back they will look. Will they find out I stole that one pack of bubble gum when I was 6 years old or when I was an accessory to changing price tags on bed sheets at Ross? Will they find out I worked at that company and did not put that on my resume as I only worked there for only a month? Should I go back in and confess all my wrong doings? Or, am I just overreacting? As I’m getting into my car I decided that I was being irrational and should just wait until I get a call back from the company. All I can really do is just wait, or do some amateur...
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...office and his incredible miscalculation of the extent of public support for his policies, Johnson is judged as a great failure in making a satisfying and just peace to the United States. Andrew Johnson was known to have been a rigid, dictatorial racist who was unable to compromise or even attempt to accept a political reality at odds with his own ideas. Instead of forging a compromise between Radical Republicans and moderates, his actions united the opposition against him. His bullheaded opposition to the Freedmen's Bureau Bill, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and the Fourteenth Amendment eliminated all hope of using presidential...
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...Aqualisa Quartz Subject: How to best market the new Aqualisa Quartz line of showers Problem: Aqualisa has created a superior new shower line that seems to be perfect for the needs of customers but the sales are far below expectations. Customers do not have brand awareness of Aqualisa, plumbers are wary of innovation and salesmen are unsure of how to positively market a product without negatively reflecting on other products in their company. Background of the situation: In the United Kingdom only about 60% of homes have showers due to the unique issues of bathroom remodels in Victorian era homes. Homes with plumbing from this period are gravity fed, with a separate boiler; this meant poor water pressure and temperature fluctuations. Three types of shower solutions were installed in UK bathrooms. * Electric Showers use water from cold water supply. Electrical heating elements in the shower raise the temperature of the water. This type of shower did not address the flow problem. These are a budget solution and very bulky. * Mixer Shower valves; either Manual or Thermostatic. Both mix hot and cold water to create the desired temperature of the water; these require a lot of excavation of the wall during the installation. To help the water pressure additional booster pump was used. These are a high end, attractive, but costly solution. * Integral power showers are compact with thermostatic mixer valve and a booster pump. They require mounting of a box in the wall...
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...world covet, therefore attempt to enter the United States of America with hopes of sharing these freedoms. Some immigrants come with a legal passage by an ever-growing generous nation jumping through a large number of hoops and legalities, others on illegal terms in large numbers. Now, is it fair for a nation that has been built on such a vase array of different cultures and world travelers to turn away any new comers like to say “we are full?” Is it ok to punish these people for trying to make a better life for themselves and their families? Is it also fair to the tax paying individuals of this great nation to support such a noble cause from blood sweat and tears of our brows? In this debate we will discuss both sides of the argument, pros and cons of illegal immigration in the United States of America, in hopes to bring about a more clear understanding. Illegal immigration is the migration of people from one country into another illegally, violating laws of that country or state. Illegal immigration is universal and present in developed and underdeveloped countries (Palivos, 2010). The negative effects of people migrating to the country illegally is felt in various forums such as employment and over population, and although many laws have been enacted to prevent illegal entry, not every state within a country conforms to the same laws making someone ask the question as to whether the laws are fair but not equal based on immigration status. For example, the way...
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...global, act local » T. Levitt 1) What is the primary basis for Coke’s past international marketing success? Is it only advertising? The Coca Cola Company expanded slowly abroad in the early 1920’s. Coca Cola presented the beverage with different logos which are culturally symbolic. However the true growth of Coca Cola beverages in the world had been possible during the World War II. Coca Cola Company delivered beverages to the US soldier in Europe and Asia. Marketing: understanding the market Marketing philosophy: A good understanding of customer needs and providing a good offer. Coca Cola: in America is a ritual, you open the fridge and drink a coca cola. Abroad, drink coca cola is to live the American dream. Many will say that it is the level of advertising. But the better answer may be the consistent and effective, locally oriented global marketing, aimed carefully at targeted markets around the globe. Coke and other brands have become leaders in their product categories by understanding consumer motivations and desires and by creating relevant and favorable image associations. Image association: Pavlov theory Cowboy Marlboro Coke Soft drinks Cigarette Pleasant There is nothing fly-by-night in such activities. 2) Given the growing political and economic uncertainty, what changes can Coke make to its global marketing strategy? During the 1990’s, the marketing strategy of Coca Cola Company was described by the phrase “think global, act local”...
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...Pros and cons of being a young parent and waiting till later to have children Nowadays, the youths focus on the development of the career; therefore, people who marry at a mature age and later to have children is a common phenomenon. However, many teens choose to become a young parent because they believe babies are the most important thing in their world. In fact, becoming a young parent and waiting till later to have children both have advantages and disadvantages for parents and children. Advantages and disadvantages for parents To begin with, being a young parent has disadvantages on developing the career or finishing school. The act of having a child at an early age itself decreases the mother’s future chances of finishing school and getting married, and increases the number of children she is likely to have (Hotz, Mcelroy,& Sanders,1997; as cited in Are Children of Young Mothers Disadvantaged Because of Their Mother’s Age or Family Background,2003). According to Stobbe,“if a youth becomes a young mother, she has no time to study because she has to take care of her baby at least a year. Therefore, the young mother can’t graduate, then it is difficult to get a good job for the young mother. Furthermore, becoming young parents are stressful due to the economy burden. Teen motherhood is commonly believed to cause long-term socioeconomic and public health disadvantages, such as lower birth weights, education, work, experience and wages, more persistent poverty and...
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...the issue? Some proponents of artificial intelligence insist that such concerns are the result of semantic misunderstanding. By definition, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the area of computer science focusing on creating machines that can engage on behaviors that humans consider intelligent ("Artificial Intelligence”, Herzfeld Noreen). The ability to create intelligent machines has intrigued humans since ancient times and today with the advent of the computer and 50 years of research into AI programming techniques, the dream of smart machines is becoming a reality (Nonlinear Science and Complexity, M. Marques). Researchers are creating systems which can mimic human thought, understand speech, beat the best human chess player, and countless other feats never before possible. The next paragraphs will be focused on the history of Artificial Intelligence, from the idea to its concept. The aspects and application of AI will be analyzed, as well as its pro and cons. Artificial intelligence has been around for longer then most people think. We all think that artificial intelligence has been in research for about 20 years or so. In all actuality after thousands of...
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