...Shrijal Desai Rhetoric 105 5 December 2014 Cognitive and Social Development in Children From Bill Gates and Steve Jobs to Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Chen, these famous house-hold names have impacted our society immensely through their ingenuity and creative inventions. These big names have had a significant influence on people, specifically children, from not only the education they received but also the environment from which the education was provided.The environment in which one is in plays a key role in the progression a person makes, in terms of cognitive and social development which contribute to educational success. Whether the location is one that catalyzes and promotes growth and excellence, or one that decelerates the maturation of a child’s cognitive and social ability, the neighborhoods in which people are raised in have a large impact on children who are moving through the developmental process. Hence, two vastly different locations, in this case the town of Englewood, Chicago and Wicker Park, Chicago, have completely opposite effects on the children in each respective neighborhood. The notorious neighborhood of Englewood has a reputation for being a crime infested, violent area. On the contrary, Wicker Park is known for the numerous artist that inhabit the town, as well the art shows and festivals that take place annually and the location’s successful school system. The issue of these poverty stricken locations and their effect on the development of children...
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...citizens to become passive/apathetic. Focusing on the concept of audience, discuss one or more of McKee’s themes using an example from new and traditional media. As social groups and fragments naturally transform themselves parallel to the stages of the development of modern technology, the concept of audience will always in turn be the product of this environment. In the modern day world, one cannot help but question if the evolution of society has been accelerated in such a way partially due to the influence of the media sphere. Audiences are now more interactive in the media and public sphere in partnership with the Web 2.0 movement as a form of new media. Even though the new age media revolution has taken over the bigger part of our lives, the means of traditional media outlets such as television are more open to all the different societies that now exist. As the quality of media outbreaks dwindles and quantity is dangerously on the rise, the idea of commercialized and fragmented elements in our society is what we are subjected to within today’s media realm. Allan Mckee in his text The Public Sphere: An Introduction discusses these topics in depth as well as others in relation to the concept of audience and how the transformation of media has affected social behaviors. It is imperative to note that progressions in social transformation and the transgression of new age media run parallel of each other, as they feed off relevant decisions and developments. Jurgen Habermas, the...
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...substance under medical supervision.” Marijuana is thus considered by the U.S. government to be more dangerous than cocaine and opium - both Schedule II drugs, and at the same time a gateway to these harder and more addictive drugs. The government’s position is not only paradoxical, but should be a reason for debate as to the credibility of the gateway theory. A detailed look is warranted because of the magnitude it has on affecting U.S. drug policy. According to the “Reassessing the marijuana gateway effect” article, there are three phenomena which represent the evidence for a marijuana gateway effect. The first is “the relative risk of hard drug initiation for adolescent marijuana users vs. non-users. In one U.S. study, the risk of drug progression for a marijuana user was 85 times that of a non-user” (Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse 1994). The figure makes apparent sense because as will be seen an individual who uses marijuana is further up the drug escalation ladder than a non-user. The second is the hierarchy of drug use. It is assumed that alcohol precedes all other drugs giving rise to tobacco products, followed by marijuana and finally hard drugs. This is not to say that all users follow this building block approach, but the likelihood of an individual trying hard drugs before marijuana is...
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... The basis of information technology is the internet. The internet is a series of networks that send out information at supersonic speeds. The internet produced one of the greatest influences on the progression of globalization, the World Wide Web. The World Wide Web allows individuals to post their own digital content for anyone across the globe to see. What made the Web so important was that it created a link between the computer and the internet. The Web made the internet useful to individual people and businesses. The rise in internet in companies accelerated the pace of globalization by allowing the sharing of knowledge and information almost instantaneously across the globe. The impact of the internet on globalization has both positive and negative effects. A positive includes the modernization and improvement in business on a global platform. Businesses have improved their global competitiveness and become more productive with more efficient electronic transaction processing and instant access to information. With the internet the market is now more competitive with consumers having a greater avenue of choices. The internet has increased the communication process between people living in different parts of the world and also helps to promote the political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of a country. As there is a positive impact of internet on globalization there can be seen a negative impact of internet on globalization as well. While the internet’s...
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...become damaged and scarred. This scarring is called sclerosis, which gives the disease its name. ii. This scarring acts as an interruption in cell service. Literally. iii. Information being sent throughout the CNS are distorted which results in a wide array of symptoms. c. There are four disease courses that MS can take. i. Relapsing-Remitting MS is the most common course for MS to take. The attacks are called “flare-ups” because there are not consistent and are followed by recovery periods. Symptoms remain the same and there is no obvious progression. ii. Secondary-Progressive MS is when the attacks occur more frequently between relapses. Unfortunately, people within this form will most likely experience progression of the disease. iii. Boo-Boo experienced Primary Progressive. Symptoms become increasingly worse and there are no relapses or remissions. iv. The fourth, Progressive-Relapsing, is classified by a steady progression with flare-ups along the way. It is the least common of the four courses. That was a brief description of how Multiple sclerosis affects the body. But where does it come from? There are several possible causes of MS. 2. What are the possible causes of MS? a. There is no specific cause of MS but there a few factors that could contribute to the onset of the disease. b. Distance from the equator i. The National MS Society conducted a study in Australia that found that MS seems to pop up more frequently in the northern and southern regions of...
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...The Effects of Self-Management on the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease Keywords: Chronic kidney disease, self-management, patient education, end-stage renal disease The Effects of Self-Management on the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease Kidney disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and was the 8th leading cause in 2010 (Arialdi M. Miniño, 2012). Approximately 20 million U.S. adults who are over 20 years of age have chronic kidney disease (CKD), and most of them are unaware of their condition ("CDC, National chronic kidney disease "). This number continues to grow every year due to an increase in the incidence of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and the aging population. CKD can develop into end-stage renal disease (ESRD) rapidly without intervention, and the only treatment currently available is renal replacement therapy or kidney transplant. The cost of treating those in the United States with ESRD in 2009 was approximately $40 billion dollars, and this cost continues to grow each year ("National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) "). Moreover, patients who develop kidney disease pay an even higher price with their life. Studies have shown that CKD is associated with a higher rate of cardiovascular disease as well as all other related mortalities (Kurth, de Jong, Cook, Buring, & Ridker, 2009). An adult with CKD is 16-40 times more likely to die before reaching ESRD than an...
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...motivation was the progressive foundation of genuine Financial, social, and political equity crosswise over sexual orientation and shading lines. CORE- ( Congress of Racial Equality) The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) got to be one of the main extremist associations in the early years of the American Civil Rights Movement. In the mid 1960s, CORE, working with other social liberties , dispatched a progression of activities: the Freedom Rides, went for integrating open offices, the Freedom Summer voter activation and the memorable 1963 March on Washington. March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the March on Washington, or The Great March on Washington, was one of the largest political rallies for human rights in United States history and demanded civil and economic rights for African...
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...Skills and Attitudes Required for Career Progression In MNCs Project Report By: Achint Marwah (BBA-B) Table of Contents 1. Introduction 4 1.1 Background 4 1.2 Motivation 6 1.3 Objective 6 2. Literature Review 7 2.1 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS 9 2.2 Deloitte: 11 2.3 Ernst & Young: 13 2.4 Larsen & Toubro: 16 3. METHODOLOGY 20 4. CONCLUSION 22 5. FUTURE SCOPE OF STUDY 23 6. REFERENCES 24 1. Introduction We believe that to truly understand the whole point of this question, one must first take a step back to try and understand exactly what is a MNC and how do MNC’s impact us. Furthermore, once we understand the whole point regarding the term “MNC” can we understand the full extent and scope of our topic. Now, to understand exactly what is a MNC, A MNC or ’ Multinational Corporation’ in simple terms refers to a large corporation which both produces & sell goods or services to various countries. Though this is a very brief and simple description of this term, it is an accurate one never the less, because as the name suggests it is a corporation which conducts business in different countries at the same time. 1.1 Background According to historical reports and literature the first traits of an MNC like organization...
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...Alcoholism and Genetics Alcoholism has an affect everyone one way or another. It is a complex disease that not only affects the alcoholic but it also affects their families and loved ones. Alcoholism is considered an addition, which can be contributed to a range of genetic, social, and environmental influences. Historically, alcoholism was blamed on one’s character; it was seen as a flaw and/or weakness (Perry). “Alcoholism affected approximately 4.65 percent of the U.S. population in 2001–2002, producing severe economic, social, and medical ramifications” (Sloan, Sayarath and Moore). As many know, genetics plays a strong role in the component of alcoholism. As more genes are linked to the development of an alcohol addition, the finding will be proven useful in developing the necessary tools to better identify those who are at risk (Perry). For the last 25 years, a variety of human studies have supported the “theory of a genetic component in the susceptibility to alcoholism” (Begleiter). Researchers now estimated that between 50 and 60 percent of alcoholism risk is determined by genetics (Sloan, Sayarath and Moore). “It has sparked numerous linkage and association studies to include, investigating the roles of chromosomal regions and genetic variants in determining alcoholism susceptibility” (Sloan, Sayarath and Moore). There have been multiple studies to identify the gene that could potentially lead to a higher risk for alcoholism. For example, family studies...
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...alone cannot dictate inferiority. Although there were two “Matrons” hired by New York City police department in 1845. Mrs. Mary Owens was a true pioneer in the world of policing for women. As the widow of a law man killed on duty, she was the first female to be granted arrest powers in 1893, by the Chicago Police Department. Mrs. Owens was granted employment as a sort of death benefit from her husband’s passing. Mrs. Owens duties were assisting the agency with cases that involved women and children. (National Center for Women in Policing [NCWP], 2005) Although her role resembled what is now considered social work, Mrs. Owens opened the door for aspiring women all over the nation during her thirty years of service. (NCWP, 2005) In 1905 Lola Baldwin was the first sworn female officer in the United States. Baldwin was granted police powers and made the head of a group of social workers. The group’s role was to assist the Portland, Oregon Police Department, when needed. (NCWP, 2005) Although there were at least two phenomenal ladies ahead of her, Alice Stebbin Wells, is considered by several historians as the “First” female...
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...Be an Anthropologist American Military University Define evolution (using textbook and/or lecture notes) Charles Darwin proposed that all species changed over a period of time. During this period of time, species evolved; some stayed the same, and some changed drastically. Some flourished and some became extinct. This occurred by the process of natural selection (Park, 2014). DNA changes over time, which can cause mutations which effect the future production and growth of an organism. There is no set amount of change an organism will see, if it sees any at all. Discuss what evolution is in terms of physical anthropology. In physical anthropology, evolution is the change of living organisms over time, studying how they adapt with their environment and the stresses that go along with it (Park, 2014). From one generation to the next, there are specific aspects or traits of an organism that stay the same, and there are some that are constantly evolving. These changes can occur over billions of years and go unnoticed in short periods, but are significantly different in a lengthy time period. Discuss what a physical anthropologist may examine/investigate in order to study evolution (e.g. population DNA). One aspect of physical anthropology that examines and investigates the process of evolution would be Paleoanthropology. Paleoanthropologists are individuals who study extinct organisms or fossils. It’s important to understand that they are not searching for human ancestors...
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... Date: March 10, 2014 Mentor Name: Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research Findings 5 Social Media (Foursquare and Twitter) 5 iPad Tablet 7 Square Reader 8 Recommendations 9 Conclusion 10 References 11 Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to investigate the possibilities of an instant increase in customer traffic and expediency in payment with our rollout of food trucks. As a competitor in the mobile food industry that caters to people on the move who do not have the time for a sit down meal, we have to focus on two specifics aside from a desirable food product: awareness for the customer to know where our trucks are going to be and keeping the line in constant motion. Within this report, I have included three different technological advances that have become widely used in the last five years that should be implemented to advance our organization to the forefront of the canteen business. All three advances are around five years in age, but have made dramatic progressions in their usefulness and purpose over the course of their existence. With everyone on the go, the need to have access to information in almost real time is paramount in this age. Social media plays a major role in this delivery of information. People do not have time to wait for a commercial spot to come on, or necessarily see the ad...
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...Colin White Mr. Shaw W131 12/4/14 Essay 3 Although there have been many laws put in place and women have seemingly become more individualistic with their roles in society, there is still an unspoken idea of what seems to be the role of women. Due to many selfless attempts from female activists and politicians, there are now a lot of opportunities for women to achieve successful lives by getting an education and being treated fairly in the workforce. However, many women still have difficulty overcoming the stereotypes and expectations that once dictated the responsibilities and opportunities for women in this country. Although there are no longer laws inhibiting unequal treatment towards women there is still a sense of inferiority towards them versus men. A picture drawn by Wladyslaw Theodore in 1873 displays a woman who seems to be a mother going through various tasks that Americans have traditionally recognized as “womanly duties.” In her picture she attempted to display some of the most common domestic tasks that women have historically been in charge of taking care of such as cooking, nurturing for her children, sewing, and cleaning. Wladyshaw’s picture displayed the common tasks of women in older generations and some of these responsibilities that are displayed still remain very common for women today. The photograph suggests, that throughout the history of the United States, the advancement of women has been constricted by certain stereotypes, expectations and preconceived...
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...changed with the evolution of technology from its primitive state to its more modern version is news; once only told by an unbiased, or at least strived to be, newscasters like Walter Cronkite(Cronkite) and people were forced to watch the whole thing until what they were really interested in came on has now turned into an extremely selective and biased way of reporting the news with outstandingly big downsides that has lead society to be harshly less informed about what is going on around them and more susceptible to having their opinion swayed with possible misclassification of news. By the end of 2010 more people claimed to be receiving their news intake from the internet than from newspapers(Featured in Social Media) and with the simplified access to articles relating to just about anything whether they are true or not has made it questionable whether the internet can be used for a reliable source to receive news. When stories could not be written they were passed down verbally from generation to generation and with every retelling a new version of the original came alive(Oral Tradition). Back in those days if a story was...
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...Cristal Zeas Professor Rogoff FYE 1320 April 1, 2014 Sharing is Caring In present day society, individuals dedicate their time to social media on the internet and electronics, towards updating statuses, rebloging pictures, favoriting videos, reading up on current events, and staying connected in general. It’s only been 25 years since Tim Burners-Lee invented the world wide web and it’s no secret that it is one of the most progressive and influential invention of our time. Dave Eggers, in his current book The Circle, foretells his version of what can happen with the growth of technology and social media and pushes our current standard of being virtually connected from the main social networks Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Tumblr. In this book, focusing on the ninth threshold of social networks and the technological self, we notice the influence of technology on societal construction and deconstruction of privacy and the nature of democracy impacting humanity’s digital life. Set in an undefined future time, Eggers’s novel tells the story of Mae Holland, a young idealist who comes to work at the Circle, an immensely powerful technology company that has conquered all its competitors by creating a single log-in for people to search, shop and socialize online. The company demands transparency in all things; two if its many slogans are “secrets are lies and privacy is theft.” Anonymity is banished; everyone’s past is revealed; everyone’s present may be broadcast live in video...
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