...Analysis of How Much Land Does a Man Need by Leo Tolstoy Anna Gregor, Yahoo! Contributor Network Dec 23, 2009 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here." * More: * Tolstoy * Leo Tolstoy * * tweet * Print FlagPost a comment AdChoices | | In the short story "How Much Land Does A Man Need" by Leo Tolstoy, Pahom is a peasant living on a small plot of land. When his wife brags that a peasant's life is safer than having money, because with money comes temptation, Pahom agrees, adding that he would not be "afraid of the devil himself" if he only had more land. He buys more land, but is unhappy, for no matter how much more land he gets, he wants more. He becomes greedier and greedier until he loses control of his life and, in the end, loses everything. This story shows us that even if we have enough to get by, the prospect of becoming wealthier is so alluring it can cause us to risk all the good things we already have. At the start, Pahom is a content, hardworking men. Unfortunately, he makes the mistake of thinking that more land would make his life better. Pahom says to himself "our only trouble is that we haven't land enough. If I had plenty of land, I shouldn't fear the devil himself"! When an opportunity arises for Pahom to acquire more land, he jumps at the chance, convinced that more would make him happy. He paid off his debts and had plenty of fertile land to grow his crops and raise his cattle, but he was only satisfied for a short...
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...particular; and (3) Current Quality-of-Life research in the rich welfare states. Printed reflections on all this contemplation now fill a hundred meters of bookshelves. This paper takes stock of the progress made on seven classical topics. Are we now any wiser? Or is Dodge (1930) right in his contention that “the theory of the happy life has remained on about the same level that the ancient Greeks left it”? This inventory will differ from the usual review articles. The focus will not be on current technical research issues, but rather on the broader questions that prompted the enquiry. Furthermore, the aim is not only to enumerate advances in understanding, but also to mark the blind spots. The following issues will be considered: 1. What is happiness? 2. Can happiness be measured? 3. Is unhappiness the rule? 4. How do people assess their happiness? 5. What conditions favour happiness? 6. Can happiness be promoted? 7. Should happiness be promoted? These scientific issues do not emerge in a social vacuum, but are rooted in broader moral and political debates. Questions 1 and 7 are part of an ongoing ethical discussion about value priorities. Which values should guide us? How should we rank values such as “wisdom”, “equality”, “justice”, “freedom” and “happiness”? Together with question 5, these issues also figure in the related political debates about socio-economic priorities. Should the emphasis be on national...
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...schooled in every grace: In fine, we thought that he was everything To make us wish that we were in his place. So on we worked, and waited for the light, And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, Went home and put a bullet through his head. Background Edwin Arlington Robinson became the backdrop for many of Robinson's poems. Robinson described his childhood as stark and unhappy; he once wrote in a letter to Amy Lowell that he remembered wondering why he had been born at the age of six. After high school, Robinson spent two years studying at Harvard University as a special student and his first poems were published in the Harvard Advocate. Paraphrase Richard Cory goes to the center of the town. Every pedestrian stares at him from the sidewalk. He is a good man from head to feet He has a neat looks and he also has a perfect figure. Richard Cory is wearing formal clothes when he goes to downtown He is a very well-mannered man. But he still trembles when he talks. He has a word “Good-morning,” in greeting people and he is sparkling when he move. He is the wealthiest man and the powerful one but he is not rich at the life-core of himself. He is wonderfully trained with his elegance. It is a normal thing that he can get all the people want. Giving the people a hope of being him, to make people feel that they can...
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...to political disagreements between Singapore and Malaysia .However,SIA commence its operation in 1 October 1972 (1972-10-01), and has formed a respectable position in the airline industry ever since. SIA has diversified airline-related businesses, such as aircraft handling and engineering. Its wholly owned subsidiary, SilkAir, manages regional flights to secondary cities with smaller capacity requirements. Subsidiary Singapore Airlines Cargo operates SIA's dedicated freighter fleet, and manages the cargo-hold capacity in SIA's passenger aircraft. On 15 December 2010, Singapore Airlines was announced by the International Air Transport Association as the second largest airline in the world by market capitalisation with a worth of 14 billion US dollars. People often prioritizes Singapore Airlines when they are making choices to travel. They fly one of the youngest fleets in the world to destinations spanning a network spread over six continents. Singapore Airlines has also marked their positions in the airline serving industry as they provide world-class services and they tend to the passengers with their utmost ability, being trained professionally, the airline crew are able to handle the worst of situations in a professional way. Singapore Airlines is also the first airline to introduce the offer of free headsets, a choice of meals and free drinks in the year 1970s. Singapore airlines was the first to introduce entertainment on...
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...ones that John Gottman writes about in his book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. She even mentions him a number of times in this book, referring to some of the ideas that he incorporates in his work. Johnson separates her book into three main sections; “A New Light on Love,” “Seven Transforming Conversations,” and “The Power of Hold Me Tight.” Each section focuses on a different area, but they all contribute to the main theme of the important things to remember in order to create a happy relationship. The first section, “A New Light on Love,” begins by describing the type of research and work that Johnson does. Johnson focuses on a certain type of therapy that she calls EFT; or, Emotionally Focused Therapy, a therapy based on studying the emotional moments that define a relationship (Johnson 5). Johnson strongly believes that romantic love is all about the attachment and emotional bonding within a relationship (6). The main thing that people look for while trying to find a suitable mate, is, although it is normally subconsciously, is someone that they can depend on. Everyone wants to find someone who they can share an emotional connection with, and someone that they can feel comfortable around. As opposed to Gottman, who says that there are many reasons for fights, both large and small, Johnson claims that the majority of fights are actually just protests over emotional disconnection (30). The emotional starvation that can result causes a “demand-withdraw pattern...
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...Talking turns into arguing, and arguing turns into something much worse. Now you find yourself in handcuffs, and pinned to the cold, blue hood of the officer’s car even though you are now trying to obey every order. The officer does not care and begins to assault you. Moments later you are lying on the ground defenseless while the officer is calling for back up, and your worse nightmare has come true. Now what if I told you that the scenario you have read could have been avoided? That same officer had complaints filed against him, but nothing was ever done about it. Approximately 33% of officers are convicted of their crimes that commit police brutality meaning a staggering 67% are let back in the streets (Web). With more officers not being convicted of their crimes, there has been a steady rise in police brutality. This tells society that this behavior amongst the police has been accepted by the by the bureaucratic systems that oversee local law enforcement. Too many people around the country are being mistreated and killed by officers because of their misjudgment or their intentions to kill. These actions should not be allowed within are local law enforcements because it is unfair to society since they do not have the same power. Society is not allowed to fight back whenever the police abuse us, and since this will never change, higher officials need to stop officers (Curriden). Taking that into consideration, I believe that the bureaucratic systems that...
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...Assignment #1 Market Segmentation and Product Positioning Noaman Siddiqui Marketing Management-MKT 500 Dr. Shirley McLaughlin April 21st, 2011 Abstract This paper will introduce a product and service which operates in the U.S. with the intent to expand within foreign markets eventually. The service that I chose is a current service in the food service industry that does exist but would benefit from enhancing it; there are market trends for the new service that would definitely satisfy potential customers’ needs and wants once the idea is brought to their attention. The goal is to bring the feel of the city’s fine dining and lounging experience to areas outside the city without having to travel far or spend more. The service is an interest of mine and would be a consumer product that would have market potential and become very profitable. The following objectives will be addressed: The marketing segment for the product and why? The target market and the reason why? A SWOT analysis for the company and last the market position for the product and service. Marketing Segmentation and Product Positioning The vision is to bring the feel of the city to suburbs and small towns outside of the city with an upscale restaurant and lounge. The restaurant will consist of lavish décor, delectable cuisines, yet affordable prices. The restaurant will service as a model for franchising therefore making it easier to expand and branch out among foreign markets. The marketing segment...
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...Consortium FROM: Team 1 DATE: March 6, 2011 RE: Legal, Statistical, and Ethical Analysis of “July at the Multiplex” As per your request, we have arranged a report based on the incident that plaintiff, moviegoer Tommy, has filed a civil complaint about. This incident involved Tommy’s visit to the Royal 16 Theater, your property in the Eastfield Mall, intending to watch a movie, “The Governator.” This analysis examines the possibilities and outcomes of the possibilities in order to determine what the best option is for you. This analysis covers: * Facts of the Case * Legal Analysis * Statistical Analysis * Ethical Analysis * Conclusion If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at our office by phone at (555) 555-1234 or by email atXXXXXX Table of Contents MEMORANDOM 2 List of Figures and Equations 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6 INTRODUCTION 7 LEGAL ANALYSIS 8 Misrepresentation 8 Rule 8 A representation of a fact was made 8 The representation was falsified with intent to deceive 8 When made, the representation was known to be false or made recklessly without knowledge of its truth. 9 The representation was made with the intention that the plaintiff should rely upon it. 9 The plaintiff justifiably relied upon the representation 9 The plaintiff suffers economic damages as a result. 10 Things to consider 10 Conclusion. 10 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS 11 Patron Surveys 11 First Survey 11 First Hypothesis Test 11 First...
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...Language Studying Spoken Language: Variations, choices, change in spoken language This document has been compiled from the GCSE English Language Specification, material previously published in the Teacher Guide and material distributed at INSET (also available on the secure website). It includes candidate responses in draft form with Principal Examiner commentaries. This document is intended to offer guidance and support to teachers in preparing students for the controlled assessment of Unit 4 S tudying Spoken Language (for first submission Summer 2012). It must be e mphasised that the advice which follows is exactly that: it is not prescriptive and where approaches are mentioned these are not the only possible or recommended choices. As you make your decisions and des ign teaching programmes, please remind yourselves of the most important factors to be taken into account as detailed in the ‘Key Information’ section of this guide and in the ‘Controlled Assessment’ booklet which must be downloaded from the secure website. Contents Key Information Relevant Assessment Objective Advice on Approaches Frequently Asked Questions Controlled Assessment Checklist Using transcriptions, recordings, recollections & terminology Assessment Criteria Candidate responses with Principal Moderator Commentaries Teaching Resources Key Information Candidates will be required to study an aspect of spoken language. The assignment will be a sustained response to their own or others’ uses...
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...The Necklace vs. The Story of an Hour Pamela Richard ENG 125 Lesa Hadley May 11, 2012 The Necklace vs. The Story of an Hour A short story, “The Necklace” (“La parure”) written by Guy de Maupassant in 1884 and a poem, ‘The Story of an Hour” written by Kate Chopin in 1894 are literary works that are very comparable yet are different. The two women, Madame Mathilde Loisel and Louise Mallard, portrayed in these literary works are protagonists who have trouble because of conflicting expectations imposed on them by society. Both Mathilde Loisel and Louise Mallard want something more than what their lifestyle offers them. During the time when the authors wrote these pieces, the social behaviors showed gender suppression/oppression. This essay will compare and contrast elements of content, form, and style between two different literary works. Both authors chose the theme of gender roles in marriage. During the time when the authors wrote theses pieces, the social behaviors showed gender suppression/oppression. The nineteenth century was impacted by the industrial revolution which caused a gap in gender roles, especially in the upper and middle classes (Radek, 2001). Men and women were thought to have completely different natures. Men were considered to be powerful, brave, rational and independent. Women were considered weak, timid, emotional, and dependent. Those differences separated their functions in society. "Men were thought to have natures suited to the public...
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...Unwind Character Analysis: Connor: Connor is a 16-year old boy who gets himself into trouble because of his act of not thinking before doing. Throughout the book, Connor struggles from this but he learns to go with his instincts more often. He is very independent but does not want to end up lonely, which causes him to make dumb decisions. His importance in this book is that people respect him because of his braveness. Also, he is the protagonist which means readers would like to see him survive so that adds tension to the book. Ariana: Ariana is a fashion girl who was pretty much Connor’s girlfriend in Ohio. Connor told us readers that when he looks into her eyes his doubts go away. She is always up to date on fashion. She is important to...
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...Module: Project Management: Leading, Creating, Implementing and Improving (M1) Case: Multi Projects Inc. Group: Mpumalanga Multi Projects, Inc. Table of Contents |Executive Summary |3 | |Introduction |4 | |Problem Analysis |4 | |Solutions to Problems |8 | |Conclusion |11 | |References |12 | |Declaration |13 | | | | | | | | | ...
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...Benedicte Kage Professor Kaur Introduction to Film and Media Studies Movie Analysis 5/26/16 Beyond The Lights: There’s More to it Beyond the Lights, is a 2014 Drama/Romance film written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood who also wrote and directed the classic love story Love and Basketball which came out in 2000. The success of Love and Basketball helped propel Prince-Bythewood career and reputation and Beyond the Lights definitely confirmed her talent and ability to bring us touching and heart filling love stories. Prince-Bythewood gives us a modern-day love story starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw who plays Noni, a rising pop star who makes provocative music although her talent is beyond that which the industry allows. Kaz who is played by Nate Parker is a Los Angeles police officer who sees the truth behind Noni’s fake persona. Kaz falls in love with Noni and despite the fact that his father objects because he wants his son to go further in politics. Though Kaz and Noni go through very difficult circumstances, they stay together because of the fact that they actually see each other in the way that no one else does. Noni on the other hand is a mixed beauty that is from Bixton, a neighborhood of South London. Though she gets personal inspiration from singers such as Nina Simone and is talented enough to pull off her classic song “Black Bird”, she is bullied into taking the easiest and most common path to what we call stardom. This path which so often includes sexualization...
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...Consumer Behavior Key Terms: learning, classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning, reinforcement, stimulus generalization, stimulus discrimination, brand loyalty, motives, unconscious motives, buyer decision process, information search, perception, subliminal perception, self image, perceived risk, attitude, cognitive dissonance, post-purchase (cognitive) dissonance, buyer's remorse, purchase decision process, problem recognition, information search, evaluative criteria, alternative evaluation, consideration set, reference group, beliefs, attitude change, opinion leader, word-of-mouth advertising, buzz marketing, Bzz Agent, family, social class, culture, subculture, innovators, compatibility, complexity, divisibility, communicability, relative advantage, and adoption process. Consumer Behavior- The relatively young discipline of marketing has a great deal to learn from other fields such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, etc. -- especially when it comes to consumer motivation and behavior. One thing scholars are noticing is the convergence of disciplines. A. Contributions of Psychology to Consumer Behavior Learning—Two important learning theories are classical conditioning (Pavlov) and instrumental conditioning (Skinner). Classical conditioning focuses on contiguity (association) and repetition. Pavlov taught dogs to associate the meat and the bell by pairing the two through numerous trials. Eventually, the dog salivated to the bell without the...
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...Costco, and Amazon, are working hard to keep efficiency. They are trying to work together to shrink the prices difference between them. Walmart has facing difficulties from every single angle. Not only the company has internal labor relation problems, but also it has some external threats from its competitors. The company must work hard to get possible solutions against its competitors, and to solve any internal problems regarding its labor relations. Even though Walmart does not have any problems with its good sales performance, it does not stop the company to have issues with sales. Walmart needs to pay attention because there are too many claims from women regarding the lawsuit discrimination for several reasons inside the company such as pay, promotions, and training. The company has no other recourses to re-evaluate the situation to make its employees feel better as far as the coverage is concerned. There are several companies in the United States that offer better health insurance coverage than Walmart does. As a result, a re-evaluation is necessary so that associates can pay less with a higher contribution of the company. Life insurance is important for every single employee within an organization. An employee with no good life insurance can be in trouble at any given time. Consequently, Walmart should make clear decisions to defend its employees or associates. The corporation should make more efforts to make the family of associates fell comfortable if something happens...
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