...Is America today our forefathers’ vision? This question asks whether or not America today is what our forefathers envisioned it to be. The founding fathers’ vision is important because it lays the foundation of our country. It’s important to understand because, without the founding fathers, we wouldn’t have our country today. While America today embodies many of the ideals set forth by the forefathers, significant deviations exist that challenge their original vision. The founding fathers had a vision that wanted fundamental rights for everyone. James Wilson once said, “All men are, by nature, equal and free: no one has a right to any authority over another without his consent; all lawful government is founded on the consent of those who are...
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...The question “Is America today our forefather's vision” can be best explained by the important ideas that shaped our country. Our founding fathers had thorough ideas and made great sacrifices to give us what we have today, which includes a nation founded on democracy, rights, and working for the people. To help us figure out their vision helps us understand how far we have come and what challenges we still face today. In many parts of our country, we show ideals of freedom and democracy, but there are also significant places in which we have veered from what we wanted. The Founding Fathers have confidence in democracy and republicanism. They thought that the government should be controlled or monitored by the people, which shows the importance of individual rights and protects minority...
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...them with legal defenses. This essay will discuss the understanding of how amendments become apart of the constitution and how it adopted the Bill of Rights. As well as the changes in society that led to amendments XIII-XV that became part of the constitution. The effects of the Bill of Rights to this country have been beneficial; they lay down the blueprint for freedom by allowing citizens a voice. The failure of the Articles of Confederation was what led to the Constitution; The Articles had a weak national government with no president, or judicial branch. Hence, this led to the Constitution, which showed the three branches of government legislative, executive and judicial; it describes the power of each branch. It was set up by our forefathers in order to change it if necessary. It tells the relationship of the federal government to state governments and to all the citizens in the United States. Under the Constitution checks and balances were created which allows government to limit the other branches as well as help guide each other. It also entitled the separation of power between the three branches; the judicial branch has the power to declare anything unconstitutional and the executive branch has the...
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...banks. With this law, Congress established a central banking system which would control the issuance of money. Since its creation there has been a debate as to whether or not the Federal Reserve Bank has too much power. The misconception is that the Federal Reserve Bank is a branch of the Federal Government in which it is not. America today is at the mercy of a privately owned central bank whose power is left unchecked which has inevitably led to corruption over its citizens and elected officials. Most Americans feel that the United States of America is democratic a leader of the “free” world. This is a well known assumption in theory. Our founding fathers had every intention in turning the new world into a developed democracy, and avoid any authority or one-party power. Our constitution demands that our government be “of, for and by the people,” to be divided into complex units and checks and balances, which are designed to prevent any potential power struggle by one specific branch. The constitution of the United States of America is the perfect blueprint for democracy in the purest form, with power and control in the hands of its citizens. Today, this is not the case. We gave up the right to print our own currency in 1913. The US Government gave the powers to a select few, who have owned and operated our country ever since then. They are the true masters of US domestic and foreign policy. Identical to a corporation who issues shares of stock to function properly, a nation...
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...Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness When our forefathers drafted the Declaration of Independence, they were seeking a place where “all men are created equal” with the right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” They were the dreamers who saw potential in America. A little further down the road to the 1880s and Americans were still dreaming of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in a world where all men are created equal. We commonly refer to it as “the American Dream.” This phrase was first used in 1931 to describe the attraction that brought immigrants to America. The pursuit of the American Dream is still something that is chased by the masses today. Huck Finn, Jim and Pap were all seeking to achieve that dream, though it had different meanings for each of them. Huck’s pursuit of the American Dream had to do with being able to be free to go where and when he wanted, without seeking permission from anyone. Huck felt if he were free to do as he pleased, then he would be a rich man. His happiness had nothing to do with financial wealth. Huck stated that fact to Judge Thatcher. I don’t want it at all-nor the six thousand, nuther I want you to take it; I want to give it to you-the six thousand and all…Don’t you ask me no questions about it please. You’ll tale it-won’t you?...Please take it..and don’t ask me nothing-then I wont have to tell no lies. (Twain 25). When Huck saw money, he did not equate that with happiness. Instead, he...
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...many different ways, but it is unreasonable to think sexual orientation subjects anyone to unfair treatment in society. However in the founding of the united states the founding fathers and politicians for 2 centuries gave little thought towards protection for Minority sexual orientations. When it comes to civil rights I think the role of the government was less sensitive as it was towards civil liberty. Yet the united states has also always been the leader in civil rights and inventing them at a much more rapid pace Compared to the rest of the world. Slavery was legal in 50 percent of the United States Of America all the way until the Civil War ended. Civil Right protecting minorities did become nationally recognized until the early 1960's. Though the founding fathers did not act upon installing law to protect or promote civil rights, they also did not encounter not vision the cultural changes brought on by mass population growth and economic...
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... It will also discuss the leadership of Steve Jobs and the direction Apple has gone in since his departure from the company. Apple vs. the PC In the Beginning When 21-year-old college dropout Steve Jobs and his two friends Steve Woznizk and Ronald Wayne would hang out in Jobs’ parents’ garage, it wasn’t a band they were contemplating forming, but the future of computers as we know them today. On April 1, 1976, the three incorporated Apple Computer. Originally a do-it-yourself kit, sans a case, the Apple 1 was the first all-in-one microcomputer. Eventually, the Macintosh was introduced in 1984. Continuing through to 2010, Apple has continually improved on its version of the personal computer, creating faster machines and a bigger and bigger customer following. Competing in the PC Market In 2010, while Apple produced multiple items, it considered itself more as a mobile device company, due to the success of the iPhone. After all, 60% of the company’s sales were due to the iPhone and iPod. Boasting itself the forefather of the usable personal computing device, Apple introduced the world to the idea of having a computer in one’s own home. However, over time, and with the...
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...PHIL320 Professor Christopher Myers July 27, 2013 History of the Utilitarianism Ethic The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number America lavish with a plethora of landscapes and ecosystems beyond our understanding. Truly, North America sustains some of the most opulent sights. However, our lands were not always so lush, and full of beauty. A complex history of dreams, ideas, and political affiliations came into play in the overall conservation and preservation of our landscapes. Many ethically driven environmental doctrines came into effect, to be where we are today, as a nation of conservation. Within this compendious paper, I will go into the history of some of the founding fathers of the utilitarianism concept. And how historically, this concept has shaped our nations conservation system today, and in particular shape the U.S. Forest Service. “Where conflicting interest must be reconciled, the question shall always be answered from the standpoint of the greatest good of the greatest number in the long run.” Gifford Pinchot North America metamorphosed into a leading influence on the fortitude of its natural resources. As the nation broadened from sea to sea, these resources seemed boundless. For the European settlers to North America, the “greater good” meant clearing the land. The trees were an encumbrance, and the timber was treasured. Before the times of the Napoleonic Wars (1800s), our nation’s economy thrived upon timber. Horses drew wooden carriages over...
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...KRISHNAMACHARYA’S LEGACY You may never have heard of him, but Tirumalai Krishnamacharya influenced or perhaps even invented your yoga. By Fernando Pagés Ruiz Whether you practice the dynamic series of Pattabhi Jois, the refined alignments of B.K.S. Iyengar, the classical postures of Indra Devi, or the customized vinyasa of Viniyoga, your practice stems from one source: a five-foot, two-inch Brahmin born more than one hundred years ago in a small South Indian village. He never crossed an ocean, but Krishnamacharya's yoga has spread through Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Today it's difficult to find an asana tradition he hasn't influenced. Even if you learned from a yogi now outside the traditions associated with Krishnamacharya, there's a good chance your teacher trained in the Iyengar, Ashtanga, or Viniyoga lineages before developing another style. Rodney Yee, for instance, who appears in many popular videos, studied with Iyengar. Richard Hittleman, a wellknown TV yogi of the 1970s, trained with Devi. Other teachers have borrowed from several Krishnamacharya-based styles, creating unique approaches such as Ganga White's White Lotus Yoga and Manny Finger's ISHTA Yoga. Most teachers, even from styles not directly linked to Krishnamacharya—Sivananda Yoga and Bikram Yoga, for example—have been influenced by some aspect of Krishnamacharya's teachings. Many of his contributions have been so thoroughly integrated into the fabric of yoga that their source has been forgotten...
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...Women leaders have risen in a relatively slow phase in any domains of the competitive field since late 18th century. However women entrepreneurs can date back at the earliest era of 17th century, formerly by French mademoiselle Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel. The 21st century business world is more competitive in nature. The firm expects energetic and ambitious driven candidates to occupy the higher managerial Tag names like the CEOs or the President. High incorporated firms have tightened the barriers for new entrants regarding time management, intellectual skills and work commitment. The key problem with this prior explanation is that these expectations are still difficult for women to meet. Working females still struggle to balance their career and family life. Also belief of the business world as a man’s territory or the game field still persists from the date of the co-operate world existence to the current era. The business world is contemplated within a male hierarchical framework that had always hindered women to access the crowning point of top business positions. This essay will seek to critically examine the slow growth towards empowerment of women leadership and also consider the effects of their leadership style that had shaken the pure stereotyped business world. One question that needs to be asked, however is whether women are confined from entry to the higher co-operate levels within the respective firms. Men are believed to be more assertive and autocratic in...
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...NANA KONADU DARKO-MENSAH TITLE: THE BLACK PANTHER LEADERSHIP 3 SEMINAR: The Political Economy of Leadership and National Transformation LECTURER: DR. LLOYD AMOAH BOOK REVIEW ON THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY MALCOLM X DUE: 27TH APRIL 2011 . "By any means necessary. I'm for freedom. I 'm for a society in which our people are recognized and respected as human beings, and I believe that we have the right to resort to any means necessary to bring that about." -Malcolm X. ABSTRACT As part of the leadership seminar requirements, I was supposed to choose a book from the assigned books to review. This paper seeks to successfully review the leadership approach of Malcolm X. It highlights the main themes of the book and states the arguments of agreement and disagreement with the author. It also seeks to construct the portrait of leadership style of Malcolm X, discusses his strengths and weaknesses. In addition, lessons and personal insights I discovered during my course of reading are included in the review. I chose to review the autobiography of Malcolm X because he was unique revolutionary. He was not afraid to say things that needed to be heard. Also through him, many African Americans were able to stand together and fight for their rights. Another inspiring reason is the fact he continued his struggle for equality despite the numerous death threats on his life and his family. This quality of selflessness, the concern for the welfare of others I believe is essential for leaders to have....
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...Robotics: Utopia or Dystopia Robotics: Utopia or Dystopia? Table of Contents: Serial No. | Particular | Page No. | 01. | Introduction | 04 | 02. | Definition of a Robot | 04 | 03. | History of Robotics | 05 - 10 | 04. | The implications of robotics for jobs in manufacturing | 10-12 | 05. | The implications of robotics for jobs in the service sector: | 12 -13 | 06. | Robotics and future jobs, utopia or Dystopia | 13-15 | 07. | Conclusion: | 16 | 08. | Recommendation | 16 | 09. | References | 17 | Robotics: Utopia or Dystopia? Introduction: We are living in such an era, when the needs and demands of human beings are increasing day by day. To satisfy those needs, innovation and development in every field which guide the future of humanity is also proceeding in a rapid way. To meet the various needs and desires of the increasing population, inventors were seeking for a genuine solution which could provide the overwhelming challenges and will be able to meet the demands of the civilizations and that leads to the idea of mechanization. Inventors, who put forward the idea of mechanization, stated that by mechanization there would be great convenience for people to respond to their demands and can help them to complete their task in a short period of time. By following these principles, machines have started to meet the needs of increasing population...
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...When he took on the responsibility of spearheading the venture, he knew it would be challenging. The canvas was empty and required lots of thorough planning and strategizing to be crafted into a successful project. “I met with Craig Barrett (former Chairman of Intel Corporation) in his office, and I started complaining.” says Huque. “I said, ‘You’re all making different demands… you need to be on the same page.” Barrett simply replied, “Kazi, we got you onboard to deal with this. It is your job to sort it all out, so don’t ask me for solutions. You find them.” That was a big moment for Huque. He understood that the road ahead won’t be easy, and that he needed to face the problems and find the solutions – an idea that still holds true today, 5 years later. People typically ask a lot of questions but the best answer is the product. If the solution the company provides is sound, no question is ever too tricky. Huque states that it...
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...How To Combat Terrorism Terrorism is used by extremist to scare the public into meeting their demands. These terrorist believe that if they can cause some sort of panic that they can force people to fear them and in turn, have power over them. Their tactics are generally extremely violent and they will do whatever is necessary to strike fear into the hearts of those they deem to be their enemy. What can be done to combat terrorist? Is there any way that we can keep ourselves safe from these extremist? Combating terrorism is no easy task and it is something that can not be done over night. It will be a long struggle that could be quite dangerous. One of the first things to do is to find out all of the methods that these terrorists use and understand their strategies. How do they attack us? In what ways have they been most successful? If we can find out all of the ways they may attack, it will be much easier to set up defenses and stop them before they harm any innocent people. Once you know where they will attack, you can begin setting up procedures to stop them. One of the most obvious rules is to simply have security scout the area for anything unusual. At an airport, for example, security guards should be constantly patrolling the area and if they notice anything strange, they should check it out. There should be some sort of system to check bags for harmful items and of course a metal detector. Some sort of smaller system should be placed in any type of area that terrorist...
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