...Group A: A newspaper columnist signs a contract with a newspaper chain. Several months later she is offered a position with another newspaper chain at a higher salary. Because she would prefer making more money, she notifies the first chain that she is breaking her contract. The courts will decide the legality of her action. But what of the morality? Did the columnist behave ethically? In my opinion the columnist did not behave ethically. If she signed a contract with a newspaper chain, then she can’t break that contract, even for more money. What does that say about her principals to the new company anyway. To incorporate the good vs. evil on this case is simple, because the good or what should be, is her staying with her current newspaper chain, making less money and complying with her morality, and evil would be her first instinct, and also what actually happens, in many cases, is the columnist going with the other chain, the chain that pays more money, even if it means she isn’t being morally correct. I believe both Augustine and Aquinas would decide against the columnist living her current newspaper chain, because the both believe that ethic is doing what is morally correct, fighting against human nature, or adapting human nature to what is correct, and also being conscious of our decisions. “Conscience is where Thomas Aquinas began to depart from theological ethics through the discovery of reason as Aristotle used it. Aquinas observed that conscience operates in all...
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...According to the New York Times columnist page: “David Brooks became an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times in September 2003. His column appears every Tuesday and Friday. He is currently a commentator on “PBS NewsHour,” NPR’s “All Things Considered” and NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He is the author of “Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There” and “On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense.” In March 2011 he came out with his third book, “The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement,” which was a No. 1 New York Times best seller. Mr. Brooks also teaches at Yale University, and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.” This information verifies that Brooks is intelligent, reliable and that the reader can trust...
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... Kimberly Lindsey English Competition II Professor Lauren Higgins April 29, 2013 CAUSE AND EFFECT 1 Reality television has evolved over the past sixty years. They have went from clean practical jokes to a portrayal of an American family to how to party, lie and deceive. The more the focus is on partying, drugs, sex, vulgarerness, the more our young people will portray these traits. There needs to be more focus on good wholesome clean fun, that keeps the youth safe and healthy. The way to change the way our society is headed is to stop the programing that is hurting all of us. Reality shows of today teaches the youth that its alright to disobey their parents, its alright to party, do drugs, have sex with multiple people, get pregnant, and that the guys that don't have to stay around or take care of the situation they helped put the girl in. The cause and effects of today's reality shows far out weigh the advantages they have. Its hard to believe that reality shows have been around for almost sixty years. The very first reality show was produced and aired in 1954, the show is Candid Camera. It was innocent practical jokes on unsuspecting strangers on the...
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...epiphany he had realized, “It (his brain) was hungry. It was demanding to be fed by the net feed...I wanted to check email, click links, do some googling. I wanted to be connected” (Carr 16). The way that technology has changed and developed the internet has made Carr want to stress the fact that although technology is very useful, it can be very harmful to peoples’ brain in a way that it affects a person’s deeper level of thinking. Section II:The Author’s Background Nicholas Carr is a columnist, member of the Encyclopedia Britannica's editorial board of advisors, as well as an executive editor. Carr writes about technology, culture, and economics which have made his books New York Times Bestsellers in addition to being a 2011 Pulitzer Prize nominee. Aside from The Shallows, Carr has written two other influential books called The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google and Does IT Matter? With the three books, Carr has sparked many debates and awareness. Carr has been a columnist in many news articles such as The Times of London, The New...
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...laws. This debate was heavily impacted by the recent shootings. Some believe that there should be stricter gun control and others believe there should not be. Many people are blaming these tragic events on the weapons and others think that the weapons don't kill the people behind the weapon do. Thesis: There does not need to be higher restrictions on guns because if someone can't get a gun legally they will get one illegally, guns are used for protection, and criminals target unarmed people. Advocates of increased gun control laws believe that by making it harder for people to obtain guns will decrease the number of shootings. The author of "It's time to ban guns. Yes all of them" states that, “It’s not about dividing society into “good” and “bad” gun...
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...According to “Marijuana: The Facts,” www.usdoj.gov, 2001. Mary and E. Williams reported in her article “Marijuana Is Harmful” she states that marijuana is harmful and addicting, the drug also has many short and long term effects like memory loss, anxiety weakened immune system and an increased risk of cancer respiratory diseases, and heart problems. Marijuana smokers are also more likely to do other illegal drugs. Smoking marijuana can also add to already serious ailments and is not recommended for medical reasons. The underlying problem with the fight to legalize marijuana is that it will lead to legalizing other illegal drugs. (Williams, 2003, para.1) Clarence Page states in the article “The Harmful Effects of Marijuana Use Are Exaggerated.” that marijuana is not any more dangerous than tobacco, alcohol or prescription drugs. He also argues that Marijuana safer than some of these other drugs because no one has ever died from a marijuana overdose. He also asserts that it helps relieve pain and nausea so doctors should be able to prescribe it. Clarence Page also believes that legalizing marijuana would help put an end to violent street gangs. (Page, 2005, para.1) According to “Marijuana Is Harmful” From 1993 to 2000, emergency rooms have seen triple the number of cases involving marijuana. Another thing to think about when discussing the topic of marijuana is that one hour after smoking it can increase the chance of a heart attack by five times. Clarence Page argues...
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...LANGUANGE: “What are the effects of Gay Language in Filipino Language?” Submitted by Jesslyn Bautista Rianna Espaldon Dailen Pasco Erika Santos Of 2 BSTM-B Submitted to Ms. Jaja Tizon A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Bachelor in Science of Tourism Management in Colegio de San Lorenzo Cultural Anthropology Dec. 15, 2014 ABSTRACT: This thesis is tackles about the study of Sward speaks or Gay Language is consumption by second year students of TSM-B in Colegio de San Lorenzo who is currently taking up the subject Cultural Anthropology. A study to understand more of the slangs and terms that made by gays. This study differs to behavior of a person that why they adapt this kind of language or slang. This gay language nowadays can be uttered by non-gay. Many researchers did have studied years ago, by the gathered information’s the community truly respects and accepts the gay speak. Contrary to expectation, the analysis showed that by uttering a word as such, the one you are talking to gives an idea of how the ones truly feel; sometimes it serves as it a role to express how you feel by saying just one gay speak term. INTRODUCTION: Bekimon, jejemon, gayspeak, conyo, street-talk are the one of the new born language in the Philippines. It was a informal manner of speaking because of the mix language, dialect and even celebrities that contains a new whole different meaning. Do you hear some word such as pabebe, pa-chix...
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...It is notable that writer Quiara Alegria Hudes joined the teamin 2004. This work was taken over by Broadway production company and this was nominated for many prestigious awards as well.After that Miranda left the cast of Broadway production on February 15, 2009.Miranda rejoined the Broadway productions as Usnavi until it is closed in 2011. In middle, Miranda worked as a English teacher at his former high school where he completed his schooling and wrote for the Manhattan Times as a Columnist and restaurant reviewer and composed music for commercials. One of the sensational works of Miranda is his lyrics for ‘Bring it On: The Musical’ which premiered at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta,Georgiain 2011. Miranda was also appeared on the TV series ‘Modern Family’ in the episode of ‘Good Cop Bad Dog’. He has also appeared in the episode ‘ ‘Bedtime Stories’ on the CBS sitcom ‘How I Met Your Mother’. Awards and...
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...The tragic death of Trayvon Martin has been the catalyst for the latest racially-centered media frenzy in the United States. This issue of if the crime was racially motivated has dominated the news for weeks. Since the day after the shooting, the incident has been a featured story in nearly every major newspaper, periodical and news television show. Of the innumerable amount of crimes that are committed every day, only a small percentage make it into the news, and an even lesser number is ever a matter of national news. Opinions about this case abound, but one sentiment that the ubiquitous talking heads on television news shows focus on is the issue of race. It is likely that if this case were not racially involved (and the crime potentially racially motivated) that it would not be such a sensationalized account. How can we explain why this has become a leading story? Why is this incident so newsworthy? Bernie Goldberg, author of the book, “Bias: A CBS Insider Exposes How the Media Distort the News”, appeared on the FOX Network’s “The O’Reilly Factor” on March 27 and said the following regarding Trayvon Martin’s killer, “He’s being called a white Hispanic. If George Zimmerman won a Nobel Prize for medicine I guarantee you he wouldn't be called a white Hispanic. But they need the word "white" in there to further the story line, which is "white vigilante kills black unarmed teenager" so it -- what makes the story juicy for the media and what -- what justifies the existence in some...
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...Professional Grammar Grammar is a hot topic in our digital age. With phrases such as “I can haz chezberger?” and “Grammar Nazi” floating around various websites, and the capability of shortening every type of written correspondence, it is easy to become lazy with written word. But, to what end? Is it not possible, even though these “memes” may be in good humor, and that shorthand is just a tool in our busy lives- that it is truly an indicative sign of how our current generation views proper writing in our hyped-up, technological society? I think so. Therefore, proper grammar and correct writing mechanics are essential to success in various facets of our professional and personal endeavors. In the professional world, words always provide the first impression. From a simple greeting of a handshake and “hello,” to a resume submitted by an applicant, correct language is crucial. As a matter of fact, that first impression can depend on if a potential employee lands a job or not. Kyle Wiens, an author for Harvard Business Review, states “If you think a semicolon is a regular colon with an identity crisis, I will not hire you. If you scatter commas into a sentence with all the discrimination of a shotgun, you might make it to the foyer before we politely escort you from the building.” While his approach may err on the side of extreme, it still strikes a chord with many. Grammar is paramount to ensuring communication is concise and accurate in any situation. Anything less, and...
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...unemployment is high (8.3 percent). Even though America's growth rate is greater than that of Europe (but less than that of China and India), citizens are not satisfied. Consumer confidence is low and recent polls show 62 percent of respondents believe that the US is "on the wrong track." Not surprisingly, 52 percent of poll respondents believe that Mitt Romney "would do a better job handling the economy and unemployment." Romney hasn't done a good job articulating his vision for the next four years. In his acceptance speech, he presented his minimalist five-step plan to create "12 million jobs": open all of America to fossil-fuel excavation; initiate an education voucher system; forge new trade agreements; cut the deficit; and reduce business taxes and regulations. Fortunately for the President, Americans continue to blame George W. Bush rather than Barack Obama for the bad economy -- but the gap is narrowing; more citizens blame Obama now than they did in 2009. Most voters probably agree with San Francisco Chronicle business columnist Andrew Ross, who summarized the reasons the weak...
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...“Glorious“ he indirectly is trying to create a kind of negative tone towards Jamie Oliver. Anyway he ends up being okay with Jamie Oliver as this celebrity “Oddly, that kind of celebrity is fine with me.“ P 2 L 9. The actions that Jamie Oliver have done seems obvious and in its right place in order to American eating habits. Jamie Oliver is described as a celebrity, and when he puts his face and voice into this campaign, it really adds gasoline to the fire. To argue his points Michael Specter uses Ethos. It comes to show in his section involving National Dairy Council. By using such experts his words and earlier claims about early death, automatically becomes a lot trustworthier. He emphasizes the point that Jamie Oliver is doing something good, by the example with...
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...Introduction The Racial Discrimination Act was implemented in 1975 and was drafted in response to a global push to codify protections for Indigenous Australians and other racial minorities. Section 18C of this act makes it unlawful to offend, insult, humiliate or intimate an individual or a group of people on the basis of race, colour or national origin (Austlii.edu.au.) This clause was brought to the fore front of national debate as popular conservative columnist, Andrew Bolt, was found in violation of this law when he accused mix-raced Indigenous Australians of using their heritage to claim government benefits. The Abbott government pledged to repeal section 18C but has subsequently withdrawn the motion following severe backlash from the wider community (Aston.) South Australian Family First Senator, Bob Day, has since introduced a private member bill to repeal 18C, insisting that...
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...Elly Mallen Grand Canyon University – EDU 536 June 25, 2014 Classroom discipline, management, misbehavior, behavior are four different terms that impact each other significantly. Classroom management deals with how things are done. Discipline deals with how people behave. Behavior is a response of an individual or group to an action, environment, person, or stimulus. Misbehavior means when you do something wrong or bad. In order to describe each picture word is sort of difficult because are all related. Let’s try to visualize a math class. Every student knows they have to come to school every day to learn. The children enter the classroom, sit down and start working with the problem of the day. Some student’s are occupied and focusing in their work this is called classroom management. There is a group of students working immediately with their work and focusing in what they have to do, this is called good behavior. Students that are loud and trying to catch other student’s attention instead of working are called misbehaving. Students that obey the rules in a classroom is called having discipline. Students should be discipline according to the rules established by the teacher and should be able to know what the consequences are when they break these rules. Classroom management, discipline, behavior and misbehavior are similar but different and they each connect in a certain way. Discipline and classroom management are two different concepts. The meaning of Discipline is...
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...” Just like Zinsser Confucius also thought that one’s success doesn’t have to depend on working hard it could also depend on failing at something that doesn’t work. There’s rarely such a thing as failure usually it’s success at finding what doesn’t work. William Zinsser was a writing professor at Yale University in the 1970. William Zinsser was also a writer, columnist, editor, and critic. William Zinsser thought that, one shouldn’t be afraid to fail, because sometimes one will find what one is really looking for in failing. College isn’t for everybody one should standup for oneself and do what one really love to do. It’s okay to dropout but it shouldn’t be a goal of yours. Sometimes one has to fail to succeed. One should also stay true to who one’s self to succeed. “For the young, dropping out is often a way of dropping in.” William Zinsser stated in ‘The Right To Fail’ as an over all conclusion to what a dropout is defined as. Consequently, success is simply a matter of luck confined in anybody that has once failed then succeeded. “I only mean that failure isn’t bad in itself, or success automatically good.” Zinsser stated in passage about failing. Success should not be measured by what one has done, but what you can change in yourself, others, and failures. Success could be found in Steve Jobs. Steve Jobs was fired from apple in the late 1980 s, and later created other graphic design companies. He also dropped out of college, and continued on to fulfill his dreams...
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