...the Effects of Memoirs The primary purpose of my research paper is to present a cross-section of the current conversations taking place around the way memoirs affect the writers who publish them. Based on my research, it appears that the effects tend to involve emotional and psychological consequences, as well as legal troubles in some instances. The discovery of this conversation helped me to refine my research topic into the question, “Do the benefits of publishing a memoir outweigh the risks of their effects for writers?” This research explores the positive and negative effects of memoirs on their writers to determine whether or not the risks are worth the rewards. Although writing a memoir can result in lawsuits and family discord, it more often proves to be therapeutic and can be the starting point of a nonfiction writer's career. What if I told you that memoirs are incredibly important to our society, because they document the human experience in such an honest way? Although they are valuable, they can also be risky. One key issue is that a memoir’s admissions risk causing major drama for writers, including legal trouble. In addition, they can be a catalyst for burning bridges with former employees. They can also potentially destroy long-term personal relationships. In this paper, I work to discover if it is worth all the drama to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. As I began my research, I initially uncovered several negative aspects of writing...
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...An amazing athlete loses his seven Tour De France titles due to the use of drugs.The Tour De France is a hard and brutal race, which is why Lance Armstrong decided to use drugs to help alleviate the pain, but it hurt him in long run. I am going to tell you about the use of drugs in the Tour De France, the case against Lance Armstrong, and how he was publicly shamed. Since the very first race of the Tour De France in 1903, doping was actually allowed. The reason they allowed it was because the race is so long and brutal that it was painful for the racers to keep pedaling for such long periods of time, so in order to get rid of the pain, racers used drugs and drank alcohol. (“Hero”) They only allowed doping for the first 60 years of the Tour...
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...The Bachelor and The Bachelorette that run on ABC network draw in a large crowd topping over 6.86 million views for the Bachelorette and 8.5 for The Bachelor. But what brings these fans to watch week after week and season after season? Is it the humor, the drama, the love story, the sex appeal? Both of these shows do an excellent job with providing the audience ways to participate and get involved with the show whether it is a chance to be a part of the live shows, join the cast, appear on a date, live tweet or call in. All of these tasks provide the audience a sense of connection to the show ultimately leading to their success. However, the way the viewers view and judge the show is based on a very gendered and race centered nature. This paper will provide an analysis of previous literature on this topic as well as an original look at how these fit into today’s culture and structure. I will be looking at how audience’s engagement is encouraged in reality shows such as The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and how this engagement is necessary for the continuation and the success of the show. I will also be examining how gender is a determinant of criticism by audiences and news medias. There are two major theoretical traditions that can be used to examine both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. The first is audience participation and how this is vital to the success of these reality shows. The network uses multiple different strategies to get individuals to participate and ultimately...
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...the pain people can cause online. Watch Monica Lewinsky’s TED talk, “The Price of Shame,” in which she pleads that “public shaming as a blood sport has to stop.” Read the new book by Jon Ronson, “So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed,” chronicling people whose lives have been obliterated by Twitter mobs. And listen to Louis CK, the comedian who recently quit Twitter, saying, “It didn’t make me feel good.” Sure, the topic of cyberbullying is not new, but it feels different this time. The debate is happening everywhere: on radio shows, movies, media.books, talks, TV shows, blogs, book reviews and especially on social “I think this conversation has been going on for awhile, but it’s getting this particular kind of attention now because it’s coming to the fore that anyone can be a victim of that kind of shaming,” said Jacqui Shine, a writer in Chicago who has written about online shaming and minorities. “Women of color online, especially on Twitter, have dealt with harassment and bullying for years.” Women, Ms. Shine said, are often ridiculed on social media in ways that most men do not experience, sometimes being threatened with rape, having their addresses and Social Security numbers posted publicly, being sent death threats, having intimate photos uploaded and being called ghastly names. One notorious incident that alludes to this, and one of the main through lines of Mr. Ronson’s book, is the now well-known story of Justine Sacco, a former public relations executive who has become...
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...major contribution to science is the discovery of nuclear attributes in the isotopes of californium, einsteinium and dysprosium utilizing cryogenic techniques. His research was mentioned in two books and three international scientific books of nuclear science and later confirmed at the University of California at Berkeley using advanced instrumentation. Dr. Navarro has also worked on neutron spectrometry and crystallography; and electronics and instrumentation process. Julian A. Banzon, Ph.D Biophysical Chemistry Dr. Banzon has accomplished a large amount of work on local substances, particularly coconut as a renewable origin of chemicals and fuels. He performed the first study on the creation of ethyl esters used as fuel from sugarcane and coconut. He also invented some original procedures, significant among these is the removal of residual coconut oil by chemical, instead of by physical processes. Bienvenido O. Juliano, Ph.D Organic Chemistry In the duration of 32 years as a Chemist in charge of grain quality research at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) from 1961-1993, Dr. Juliano contributed profoundly to primary knowledge in differences in varieties of grain quality of table rice and rice food products and rice nutritional quality, from his research conducted at IRRI and in cooperative studies with scientists in relevant fields of study. Albert Einstein Trying to convince you that Albert Einstein was rejected...
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...great scientist that many students of science learn of, born in 1877 Walter began by studying grasshopper chromosomes and in 1902 Sutton made a discovery and deduced that chromosomes were the base of heredity. His paper drew the connection between Mendel’s laws of heredity and chromosomes. While conducting his research Walter would have been limited by technology and ideas of the time for example during this time period religion was very powerful and manipulated and shamed many discoveries during this time period that disagreed with their beliefs in this case it meant that a person was not created by god but by DNA. Another limitation that Walter had while researching was the technology available at the time the high tech microscopes needed to assist his research were unavailable. Another great scientist is Thomas Hunt Morgan. American geneticist Thomas Hunt Morgan, (1866-1916) is credited with confirming the relationship between chromosomes and heredity in 1910. As well as the discovery of a pair of chromosomes called the sex chromosomes that determine the sex of offspring, Morgan’s fruit fly breeding experiment showed that the information carried is in the form of genes. He was the first geneticist to associate a specific gene with a specific chromosome. Morgan’s research team carried out experiments with white-eyed male fruit flies and red-eyed females flies. After a multitude of mating’s Morgan’s team concluded that white eyes were a characteristic that the male chromosome possessed...
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...Divorce has become the norm in American society, but what has not become the norm are the effects that it has on children. Divorce impacts all individuals connected to the relationship but children are effected the most. Because of their innocence and immaturity they are not able to cope with the stressful events and aftermath of divorce like adults are able to. No one knows exactly how a child will react to divorce but more than not their behavior can be characterized as explosive and sporadic. The purpose of this research paper is to provide credible information on the effects that divorce has on children and the impact that it makes on their overall outlook on life before and after the divorce occurred. It will also highlight the stress that comes along with the relationship between parent and child as well as some insight on common practices used to help the children cope with the overall impact of divorce. Last but not least I will be adding some insight from my own personal experience about the effects of divorce. The demise or end of marriage has various and lasting effects on everyone connected to the couple going through that situation. Along with that comes a huge amount of stress, ill willed feelings, confusion, emptiness, and a plethora of other things that I would need three more pages to list. Children are the most vulnerable to the effects of these things. With their simple mind set and understanding of things, the concept of daddy and mommy not living...
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...This is when the victim forms a strong bond with his victimizer. The victimizer uses threats in order to control the victim’s behavior. Stockholm Syndrome is “a form of coercive control in which the perpetrator instills in the victim fear as well as gratitude for being allowed to live or for any other perceived favors, however small (Child Victims of Human Trafficking).” The trafficker will use a cycle of rewards and threats on the victim. This causes the victim to become dependent upon his abuser in order to survive. This is why for many victims, it is difficult for them to leave their trafficker. For some boys, especially those who are runaways, their traffickers will use food, shelter and clothing as rewards. The threats towards the boys may consist of physical violence, starvation or...
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...explain why the art historian is wrong on their methodology of a piece. Deconstructing will take different points of view to create this new idea, and it can never be a wrong answer. When an art piece is being deconstructed it needs to have support to help prove the point, and a way to help prove that, is to peel the layers away from the art piece. Throughout this paper, I will be peeling away Jacques Louis David’s painting called Andromache Mourning Hector. The art historians say the women in the painting is names Andromache, and she was married to Hector, who died in a battle to save his people. They say Andromache’s face is shows pain and her hand is laying opened on her husband’s side asking why did this have to happen to him. Andromache also is holding onto her son for comfort,...
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...Comm. 2221 Research and Application Paper A Better Apology Introduction The interpersonal skill I have chosen is apology. Being apologetic shows strength and maturity to admit fault and failure. An apology can make or break a relationship. This skill is very important in any kind of relationship because it says the person is aware that they did something wrong and hurtful. This interpersonal skill is a powerful social skill that every person and child should property learn. If everyone practiced apologizing properly, the world would be a better place. Research Source I Lazare, A. "Go Ahead, Say You're Sorry" The first source states that a genuine apology is very important interaction between relationships. Apologies does not represent a weak and bad character but it represent strength and a good character. An apology a small precious skill that needs to be learned properly and taught among our children. This powerful skill of apologizing right can restore damaged relationships between two people, groups and among different nations across the world. An apology that was delivered, but not delivered property to the other person will strain the relationships to where they cannot be repaired and will create a life-long bitterness. A successful apology can heal humiliation and generate forgiveness. Four basic reasons to motivate an apology: 1. Restore a relationship. 2. Have empathic reason to apologize. 3. Escape punishment. 4. Relieve a guilty conscience...
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...Brittany S. Kelley Ms. Leshia Stolt English 105 Research Paper RD 28 April 2009 Death for Dishonour: Lie, Steal, Cheat. Ranjit was 16 when she discovered that her parents were planning to take her to India to marry a much older man. Terrified, she confided in her teacher who contacted a group that helps victims of forced marriages. Taking her courage in both hands, Ranjit (not her real name) went into hiding. Her Sikh family tracked her down and kidnapped her, forcing her to call the police when they got her home to say that it was all a mistake. (Langdon-Down) In the story above, the group against forced marriages informed the police that something might happen to Ranjit. The police then went to her house and saved her from being a victim of a possible honour killing. Although, Ranjit was saved from an honour killing, there are other women and girls that are being killed in the name of “honour”. This is a very important issue that should be addressed now because if we do not, ‘honour killings’ will be considered acceptable as the years go by. Although honour killings are considered a traditional or cultural practice, it is a crime and the perpetrator(s) should be punished. “An honour crime can be defined as any act of violence and abuse, actual or threatened, perpetrated against individuals, mainly women, by male members of the family and community in defense of their honour” (Welchman and Hossain 210). Families and communities commit honour killings...
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...Anna Current Mrs. Nelson 1st Honors 9th Lit Oct 23rd, 2015 Don’t Assume Anything The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Research Paper “The world is such a scary place. Sometimes it seems like it's nothing but anger. And violence. And hurt. It can be terrifying when you're out there in it. But if you know where to look for it... the world also has warmth. And love. And forgiveness. The world has joy in it. When you find a place that allows you to experience that joy, when you find people that make you feel safe and loved, like you belong... you don't walk away from it. You fight for it.”( Espenson). In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare a lot of violent and scary things happen, but the characters somehow find a way, in the midst of the chaos, to find that happiness. Shakespeare focuses on the power of love to capture the attention of his audience. This love leads to things all throughout the play to come across as much different than suspected and end up defying stereotypes. Shakespeare uses characterization, visual motifs and dialogue to convey this theme that things aren’t always what they seem. The first way that Shakespeare conveys this theme to his audience is through showing the thoughts on marriage from Capulet and Lady Capulet. Capulet says “And too soon marred are those so early made. / Earth hath swallowed all my hopes but she; / She is the hopeful lady of my earth. / But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart, / My will to her consent is but a part...
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...Challenges Facing Emirates Motor Company in the Importation of Automobiles from Germany to UAE Name of Student Name of Instructor Name of Institution Date of Submission Executive Summary There are a number of challenges faced by organizations wishing to conduct business with other firms in a foreign country. The reason behind this is that the organization will be required to engage either in the importation or exportation of goods or services. The Emirates Motor Company has for many years engaged in the importation of Mercedes Benz from Germany into the UAE. One of the major challenges that the organization has suffered is lack of sufficient funding. As such, the organization has not been in a position to fully exploit the UAE market. The company also has to deal with high cost of operations. Importation activities require firms to pay for shipping and loading charges for the goods. The importer also has to incur insurance charges. The costs result in an increase in the cost of commodities making them undesirable to customers. Delays in payment also make it difficult for the company to replenish its stock. Outline 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Literature Review a) An Overview of the Emirates Motor Company’s Import Business b) History of Importation of Mercedes Benz Automobiles from Germany to the UAE c) External Analysis of the World Automobile Industry d) External Analysis of the Trade between the UAE and Germany in Automobiles ...
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...Kevin T. Ellis English 155/Ms. Quinn 26 March 2013 Essay Should Colleges Accept Senior Citizen Student Imagine sitting next to someone’s father or grandmother in a classroom, at first it may feel awkward having a senior age classmate. Later you find they are just well on their subjects both in the classroom and online, and might be someone to consider as a study buddy on a class project. Keep in mind to those older Americans returning to school, the world of the classrooms, can seem both foreign and intimidating. For some senior citizens, taken online courses also eliminate the fear of feeling out of place, where being in a class full of decades-younger students may make them feel, shamed at not having completed their education. Being an online student, they do not have to share their ages or educational background. The flexibility of online courses is also beneficial for seniors with ambulation problems, allows them to still work on class assignments from home. When thinking of education and senior citizens that are returning to school with hopes in getting the degree they missed in the past has their families feeling very proud just to think that they're actually taking advantage of the opportunity that the government has given them to go back to school. Younger students are true believers of the fact that no one is ever too old to learn. The older generations, with the disruption of the wars and the increasing financial insecurities, had to take a back seat to the...
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...its first biracial president-Barack Hussein Obama II. Absolute numbers tell us the fact that interracial marriage between black and white has increased -- the U.S. Census reported that there were 51,000 Black/White marital couples in 1960, which was legal in whatever many states. By 2002, it rose to 395,000 Black/White marriages (U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2004). By 2010, it grew more to 540,000 (U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2012. However, before the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, this would have been unimaginable. It was illegal for people with different race to marry before the Civil Rights Movement, which we called “anti-miscegenation laws”. This paper will examine how the Civil Rights Movement helped make marriages between blacks and whites and mixed-race families acceptable to society and more common. In this paper, I am going to provide the background about the Civil Rights Movement. Such as ways this movement affected Black/White marriage, and the Loving vs. Virginia (the Supreme Court Case). Then, I will introduce some family stories in biracial families during 1960s and a number of findings about Black/White marriage. At last, I will present the difference between 1960s and nowadays and express the current situation of Black/White marriage. THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT The Civil Rights Movement in the United States includes noted legislation and organized efforts to abolish public and private acts of racial discrimination African Americans and other disadvantaged...
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