...In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1920s era novel The Great Gatsby, the character George Wilson shoots the protagonist Jay Gatsby dead. But who is to blame for this moral lapse in judgment? Obviously the person who pulled the trigger, right? But what about other shady characters like Tom and Daisy Buchanan who lied to George in order to get “off the hook”? It is clear that Tom and Daisy played a key role in the murder of Gatsby; therefore, they should share the responsibility for his death. When George comes to Tom to find out who owns the yellow car, Tom reveals that it was Gatsby, knowing full well George’s deranged mental state and his intentions to murder the car owner. Furthermore, Tom fails to mention important details about the accident—like the fact that it was Daisy driving the car, not Gatsby—in order to pin the blame on Gatsby. It is obvious that Tom knew about Daisy’s involvement in car accident because of his decision to leave town the day after the incident. Furthermore, Tom’s spineless cowardice is displayed by his failure to fess up to the crime of adultery with George’s wife. It is obvious to Tom that George is hunting for the man who had the affair with his wife, and yet Tom has the mendaciousness to blame his own crimes on Gatsby as well. It must be stressed that Tom knew full well while speaking with George that afterward he would seek out Gatsby and try to kill him—and yet he does nothing. This makes him directly accountable for the death...
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...Without Iphone and Android being in competition with each other for some time now it's time to see which one is really better. The two in comparison are Iphone and Android . The two have in common that they care both phones . Apple being created by steve jobs. By the time they wanted to get in the cell phone business , apple was already booming from the computer business , So apple from the beginning was doing well when Apple released its first mobile device in 2007 of June the 29th . It was called the Iphone 2G . Apple really surprised everyone getting into the cell phone business . Apple seized at the opportunity to come up with something and they did . Apple quickly partnered with AT&T making it the only network you could partner with at the time . Android being created by Andy Rubin was just this little corporation with its own industry. Version signed to be with Android as they're head network. But the description for the industry was that they developed software for mobile phones . Android on the other hand made there first celluar device in 2008 in October . The design like the swing out keyboard and “chin” made it more desirable and hip . This desire for something new . Well in this process to be the first and stay they first within Android has been what makes them think even to this day bigger and better the sky's the limit . Those were big ambitions for a phone company . Iphone and android in comparison will be interesting to know how they were trying to make each...
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...The managed care industry is growing rapidly across the country in every state. Chesapeake Health Plans is one of Virginia’s largest managed care organizations with more than 400,000 members in 15 counties (Gapenski, 2010). The facility covers different products such as HMO, PPO, and POS to accommodate the sick and elderly in the state of Virginia. With all the different financial issues going on with healthcare, Chesapeake has proven to be stable in past years with 85% of the financial business in HMO’s (Gapenski, 2010). As the case study states, premium revenue as well as enrollment increased within one year (2008-2009) of the start of business. When you look at Chesapeake’s financial statement you will find that their total assets were up by $13.6 million in 2009 which led the total margin ratio to be approximately 5.9% with the greatest competitor coming in at 5.8% and the state average at (3.9) (Gapenski, 2010). By using the current ratio formula, the current ratio for 2008 is 1.38 and 1.45 in 2009 which is above the upper quartile at 1.29. With Chesapeake’s administrative ratio cost at 13.2% 2008 and 13.6% in 2009 it wasn’t a big difference on their financial cost for administration but shows that the company may want to look at how they are managing their administration. Overall the company has done well with the administrative ratio cost because they are below most of the competitors except for WellLife. The company took more a loss with their Medical with a 2.2% difference...
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...Medication has been around for as long as I can remember. There are name brand drugs and generic drugs. Some people prefer the brand names over the generic brands. I think that people choice the name brand over the generic brand just because of the name purposes. Brand and generic brand medication are similar because they have the same ingredients. But at the same time they are different due to the price, the labels and the side effects. Tylenol PM is a brand of medication that I used to take to help me sleep. When my husband was stationed in Anchorage, AK I couldn’t adjust to the time difference. Tylenol PM is how I managed. After purchasing the Tylenol brand for a couple of months, a generic brand was placed on the drug stores shelves. We I started to compare the ingredients and noticed that both the name brand and the generic brand had the same ingredients. After purchasing the Wal-Mart Equate PM and opening the bottle, I noticed that the pills had the same shape and color as the Tylenol PM. So, I started taking Equate PM. I thought well since they have the same color and ingredients, I’m going to take them to see if they have the same effect as Tylenol PM. After a couple of nights of taking the Equate PM, I noticed that they had the same effect as the Tylenol PM! The major difference between the brand names and the generic brands that can be noticed quickly is the price. The brand names usually cost about $2 more than the generic brands. Another difference is the...
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...During the early and mid 1900’s, African Americans are endless victims of discrimination. They are seen as outcasts and are treated horribly. The events of discrimination are shown very well in the novels A Summer of Kings by Han Nolan and Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Both of the books clearly show the themes of racism, segregation and gender inequality throughout the content of their storylines. Having these forms of discrimination in both of the novels, make the readers realize how much suffering these innocent people had to go through every single day of their lives because of the cruel societies around them. Both of the novels have events within them showing the segregation, racism and gender inequality that are associated with the theme of discrimination. The events that they endure every day are horrible and these events have made a mark on history. Every event that shows discrimination is embedded in history and in A Summer of Kings and Of Mice and Men, the authors have shown these events clearly and made the suffering real enough to clearly understand as the reader. In the book A Summer of Kings racism is a central issue. Han Nolan makes sure to inform the readers that the African-American people live in different cities than the white people do. King-Roy Johnston, who is a black man that has been accused of murdering a white man in Alabama. When he comes to live with her family, Esther’s neighbour Pip is not so happy about this when he says “You think...
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...Crime Data Comparison Stacey Tabor CJA/314 - CRIMINOLOGY October 11, 2012 STEVE FREITAS Data Comparison The rates of any crime in the database are extremely different based on location and population. The two areas that are selected for this paper were Akron, Ohio, based on that I have family that reside there and it was very interesting looking at the statistics in this area. Also, another area chosen was Altoona, Pennsylvania, based on several friends/family is from that area as well. This paper will cover crime data from 2007, 2008, 2009 based on Aggravated Assault cases in those areas. The statistics show dramatic changes within both areas over the years according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Reported Incidents The population of Akron, Ohio, was 699,760 in 2007. It is estimated that a total of 902 cases of aggravated assault was reported. In comparison the population of Altoona, Pennsylvania was 125,800 and the total population of reported cases of aggravated assault was 238. Altoona had a vastly smaller population than Akron and in turn had much less reported cases of aggravated assault. (Crime in the United States by Metropolitan Statistical Area 2007.) In 2008 the population of each area did not change very much. Akron increased by 154 people placing them at a population of 699,914, and Altoona decreased to a population of 125,036 dropping their total population by 764 people. Akron in 2008 had 1,137 reported aggravated assault cases and Altoona...
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...Looking at the Mirrors of Two Heroes Throughout each tale there has always been a hero, each completely different from another with their own flair. In the old times it was held that hero were the role models, the perfect courageous beings within their community. It’s no different that both Beowulf and Thomas Malory’s Sir Gawain were written upheld with these expectations, both deemed great heroes in these times the Angle-Saxon and Medieval period, respectfully. However, these men vary so greatly from each other especially from the attachment they have with the reader, along with their faith, traits, role in society and views. Although both males were deemed perfect by their peers and community for their deeds the characteristic shown in each occasion split them apart in traits. When the Green Knight emerged before Arthur’s court, unlike Beowulf who welcomed the task of vanquishing Grendel, Sir Gawain offers himself up because ‘his life would be least missed’ of any (Allen 231). In contrast to Beowulf, who not only gloats about his superior greatness but also has others who spoke and knew full well of his strength, having been perceived as the ‘strongest than anyone anywhere in this world’ (Allen 42). The boasting of his own feats seem to be a natural quality of a warrior, while knights were expected to excel at modesty and humility. The example of Sir Gawain’s humbleness is something the king of Geats would never present. Furthermore during the encounter...
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...“COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN BRITANIA & PARLE - G BISCUIT” INTRODUCTION [pic] Biscuit is a kind of crisp, dry bread product that, if leavened, is usually made with a chemical leavener. The exact meaning varies markedly in different parts of the world. The origin of the word "biscuit" is from Latin via Middle French and means "cooked twice," hence biscotti in Medieval Italian (similar to the German Zwieback, and still present in Dutch "beschuit"). In modern Italian usage the term biscotti is used to refer to any type of cookie or cracker. Some of the original biscuits were British naval hard tack; such hard tack was made in the United States through the 19th century. Throughout most of the world, the term biscuit still means a hard, crisp, brittle bread, except in the USA and Canada, where it now denotes a softer bread product baked only once. Biscuits derive its name from a French word meaning twice backed bread; Biscuits in general have a good shelf life, which is higher than all other snack items available in the market. A biscuit is a hard baked sweet or savory product like a small, flat cake, which in North America may be called a "cookie" or "cracker". The term biscuit also applies to sandwich-type biscuits, where a layer of 'cream' or icing is sandwiched between two biscuits. In the UK, "cookie" is usually only used in specific terms such as "chocolate chip cookie" or to refer to larger, softer...
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...Comparison Essays 10/28/13 A Comparison of High School and College “Education is a gift of knowledge that can not be stolen and can bring you to the top of your dreams.” It is one of the most important assets in every individual’s life. Moreover, Education is a key factor to a successful and a professional life. High school and college are both fundamental of education, which help students to grow and enhance their lives with knowledge. However, they are two completely different worlds. The three differences aspects of high school and college are responsibilities, academic subjects and instructors. The first distinction between high school and college is responsibilities. High school students can count on their parents and teachers to tell them what to do. Parents and teachers are always there to help high school students in reminding them of their academic responsibilities and provide instructions in setting their priorities. Also high school is full with rules and regulations. If high school students behaved inappropriate, they will be punished. On the other hand, college students must balance their responsibilities. One of the most important responsibilities for college students is time management; they have to set their own priorities. In college, one will be treated like an adult because they are more mature. Unlike, high school, college does not have a lot of rules and regulations. Though, college students are expected to take responsibility along with...
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...IWT Task 1 Comparison of Art Nouveau with Fauvism Sandra Robbins Student ID: 000341001 Western Governors University RN to BSN online Comparison of Art Nouveau with Fauvism A1. Earlier Historical Art Period Art Nouveau was developed during the late 19th century and early 20th century. During that time there was increased industrialism and increase in technology. It was a time of social unrest, oppression, and environmental pollution. The artists of this style reverted back to nature with the discovery of new plants and animals. They reacted against the earlier styles. ("Gateway modern age," 2001). The artists used a sensual theme with ornamental details which included “S” curves and willowy lines ("Short History, n.d.). A2. Later Historical Art Period Fauvism was also developed during the late 19th century and early 20th century and the Industrial Revolution also affected the artists. They had to deal with the pollution and social unrest. They rejected tradition but did so in a more dramatic form. Fauvism looked to nature for inspiration but in much bolder colors and more abstract form. The artists used pure unmixed colors in combination with their own personal expression. It showed the world what color could do, how it can change meaning, create feeling, and cause commotion ("Fauvism," para. 3). Fauvism broke down the traditional styles and paved the way for new. A3. Relationship Art Nouveau from the Impressionism and Post-Impressionism era was the...
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...File System Comparison POS/421 Windows Server Networking January 30, 2012 Ali Shokraee File System Comparison This paper is going to compare the different file system structures used for the different version of Windows Operating Systems. This will go from the Disk Operating System (DOS) of the early years to the latest Windows Server 2008. The desktop OS and the servers OS will be compared and contrasted in this paper. Different Types of File Systems There were many different types of file systems that were used over the years that Microsoft was in business. This ranges from the DOS years to the most current version from Microsoft, Windows Server 2008. The following table (table 1) shows the different File Systems that Microsoft has used and the Operating System (OS) that uses that type of File System (NTFS.com, 2011). |File System Structure |Operating System | |FAT12 |All Versions of MS DOS | |FAT16 |All Versions of MS DOS | |FAT32 |DOS v7 and Higher, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003 | | |Server, Windows Vista, Windows 7 | ...
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...Condoleezza Rice was the 66th and first black female Secretary of State appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005. Her accomplishments created a national spotlight. She became a faculty member at Stanford University while in her twenties and continued to excel through academics as well as on a national scale. Dr. Rice reached her success by her own accord. She grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, during the civil rights era with a strong family influence. Both of her parents were teachers and emphasized the importance of education. She is an accomplished pianist and speaks several languages to include French and Russian. Prior to the appointment to Secretary of State, Dr. Rice became the Nation Security Advisor during President George W. Bush first term in the presidency (Rice 2008). Dr. Rice studied political science at Stanford University and served as Provost. Dr. Rice’s expertise is concentrated on areas of Soviet Union and European countries. During the 1980’s Dr. Rice closely worked with Security of State George P. Shultz under President Ronald Regan. She was part of a forum, which held frequent meetings on foreign affairs. Dr. Rice served as a Soviet expert on the United States National Security Council, (Rice 2011). Serving on the council came during the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Dr. Rice served as Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. She helped develop Secretary of State James Baker’s policies in favor...
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...Tootsie Vs. Hershey Tootsie Roll Insustries Ratio The Hershey Company Ratio Interpretation and comparsion between the two companies' ratio Earnings Per Share $0.94 $0.96 EPS measures the net income earned on each share of common stock. Hershey's earning per share appers to be $0.02 higher than Tootsie's earnings per share as a result of more effective and effitient management. Current Ratio 3.45 0.88 Tootsie Roll Industries shows higher current ratio for 2.57 which means that it is more liquid than The Hershey Company. This company has more ability to pay its maturing obligations and meet unexpected needs for cash. Gross Profit Rate 0.34 (34%) 0.33 (33%) Tootsie Roll Industries has 1% higher gross profit rate compared to The Hershey Company. That shows higher gross profit margin for this company. Profit Margin Ratio 10.37% 4.33% Tootsie Roll Industries has 6.04% higher profit margin ratio. This company has 10.37% of each dollar of sales that results in net income. Higher gross profit rate results in higher profit margin for the company. Inventory Turnover Ratio 5.71 5.52 The numbers show that Tootsie Roll Industries has higher Inventory Turnover Ratio than The Hershy Company for 0.19. That means that Tootsie Roll Industries sell their goods faster and their average inventory turns 1.03 times/year faster than The Hershey Company's Inventory. Days in Inventory 64 66 The numbers show that Tootsie Industries helds its inventory an average of 64 days which is 2 days less...
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...Tootsie Roll Insustries Ratio The Hershey Company Ratio Interpretation and comparsion between the two companies' ratio Earnings Per Share $0.94 $0.96 EPS measures the net income earned on each share of common stock. Hershey's earning per share appers to be $0.02 higher than Tootsie's earnings per share as a result of more effective and effitient management. Current Ratio 3.45 0.88 Tootsie Roll Industries shows higher current ratio for 2.57 which means that it is more liquid than The Hershey Company. This company has more ability to pay its maturing obligations and meet unexpected needs for cash. Gross Profit Rate 0.34 (34%) 0.33 (33%) Tootsie Roll Industries has 1% higher gross profit rate compared to The Hershey Company. That shows higher gross profit margin for this company. Profit Margin Ratio 10.37% 4.33% Tootsie Roll Industries has 6.04% higher profit margin ratio. This company has 10.37% of each dollar of sales that results in net income. Higher gross profit rate results in higher profit margin for the company. Inventory Turnover Ratio 5.71 5.52 The numbers show that Tootsie Roll Industries has higher Inventory Turnover Ratio than The Hershy Company for 0.19. That means that Tootsie Roll Industries sell their goods faster and their average inventory turns 1.03 times/year faster than The Hershey Company's Inventory. Days in Inventory 64...
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...Young people in the 21st century do not value literature as a essential tool to expand their creativity. The decline of literacy in young Americans has a negative effect on intellect, and often political matters. The lack of literacy puts a damper on fundamental character building and mental skills needed in the work place, Dana Gioia reveals that reading in the business world is a important skill to have, and studies describe the literacy characters on the members of the 21st century as, “not linear, logical, and analytical talents.” Unskillful traits like these are not particarly in favor due to business leaders looking for, “consistently set imagination, creativity, and higher-order thinking at the top” as their set standards. Because...
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