...He worked on book adaptations to screen with The Golden Compass and New Moon, making A Better Life something new in his work. His change in movie styles can contributed to Weitz saying, "he wanted to direct A Better Life because he wanted to get in touch with heritage." Weitz wanting to connect to his heritage is understandable because it seems only natural, to me at least, to seek and learn about a part of you that you probably did not care enough to understand when you are...
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...During the Tang/Song period, China was very successful in art, literature, and technology. The dynasties were at peace and was known as the Golden Age of China. It was referred to as the Golden Age of China because it was an era of major technological advancement. During the Tang dynasty, Chinese culture and ideas spread when the empire expanded to neighboring states (Korea, Vietnam, and Japan). The empire’s political system had a strong bureaucracy by hiring court officials by merit and by reintroducing the civil service exams. This allowed Chinese bureaucrats seeking government position to take in order to determine their role. As a result, the power of the aristocrats declined. In addition, the equal field system came into play and improved...
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...My Nursing Ethics According to the Cambridge Dictionary (2013), a moral compass is “a natural feeling that makes people know what is right and wrong and how they should behave”. A professional moral compass is similar to our conscience that guides our behavior in professional settings. The worldview and nursing philosophies in nursing practice are influenced by an individual’s upbringing, spiritual and cultural practices, life experiences, and other factors that are unique to each of us (Ohio Nurses Association, 2013). Ethical dilemmas arise when our personal values conflict with the duties of our practice (Purtilo & Doherty, 2012). In various settings, nurses frequently encounter ethical dilemmas. One must have a moral compass to guide us in our professional practice. There are some factors that contribute to who we are as individuals. From our upbringings, memories, personal experiences, knowledge and reasoning of people and situations shape who we are, making our personal ethical philosophy. Through her desire to be a good and caring person, this student started reading and learning from the Bible and believe in God. This student started to develop her moral compass. Principles and values such as family, the golden rule, hard work, self-discipline, honesty, compassion, fairness, integrity, respect, benevolence, loyalty, accountability, and service to others, to name some, have been instilled in this student from a young age and this student utilizes these principles and...
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...A Study of Phi and its Importance in Human Choices Concerning Beauty By: Anthony McCabe Abstract This paper aims to answer what Phi is, where it is found in nature, and how it affects humans concerning our search for beauty. This is done through graphically and mathematically finding Phi, and identifying its unique properties. The history of Phi is explored, and its usage in the past is covered. Phi is then applied to nature, through its presence in the Golden Angle, nature, and architecture. Phi is then explored in human nature, when it comes to our physique and psychological choices. This leads to a conducted survey showing human wants in facial appearance, relevant to Phi. The results show a significant amount of people prefer the face closest related to Phi, supporting the hypothesis that Phi plays an important role in human beauty. Phi is found to be a mathematical phenomenon that predates even math itself, and has always been useful to societies and to nature itself. Phi is found everywhere in our world and makes objects and patterns seem more elegant because of its presence. This is relevant to humans as well, as, concerning beauty, Phi is a powerful measurement that psychologically attracts us at our most basic and primitive levels. A Study of Phi and its Importance in Human Choices Concerning Beauty One object, one thing, can be viewed in many different ways by many different types of people. For example, a piece of wood is a tool, or a building block...
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...Moral Compass Damon Horowitz, in his Ted talk calls it a moral operating system, which requires actual thought and reflection when making decisions about right and wrong actions . The Ethics and Compliance Institute, Ethics.org shares their version of an Ethical Decision-Making process based on filters and values. Their filters, PLUS (Policies, Legal, Universal, Self) provide four questions to guide decisions, suggesting a thoughtful and consistent process of analysis to guide leaders and organizations. Their values, EPIC (Empathy, Patience, Integrity, Courage) add another level of guidance based on the “universal” perceptions of right and wrong. Gensler proposes the Golden Rule as the universal moral compass, “Treat others as you want to be...
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...My Professional Moral Compass. Distinct moral compass in an individual directs him/her to decide what the correct behavior is and what not the correct behavior is. An Indian nurse, who belongs to the Jain community, considers eating non-vegetarian food and any root-crops is unacceptable, whereas an Indian nurse of Christian or an Islamic religion would perceive it to be just normal to include them in their diet. For the nurse, who follow Jainism it is despicable, but the Christian or Muslim nurse would believe that they are the essential components of their daily diet. Such code of ethics of an individual is developed and refined from the social and cultural background from childhood to adulthood. Every human being initiates to develop ethical standard or character virtually from birth. As they go through developmental phases, they are taught right from wrong, generate empathy for others through interactive observations and understand as to how to behave in a style that is appropriately. They cultivate different perceptions, philosophies, cultural outlooks and distinct ethical concepts, as they go through real life experiences. I attained the basic knowledge of life basically from my parents, church, schools; right from kindergarten, books and from personal reflections. The principles and morals developed over time shaped me as what I am today and help me to interact effectively in society. Some folks follow heroes and heroines as a role model. Specific values,...
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...the sum of the two preceding terms (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, etc.). But this sequence is not all that important; rather, it is the ratio of the adjacent terms that possess great qualities, roughly 1.618, or its inverse 0.618. This proportion is known by many names: the golden ratio, the golden mean, PHI and the divine proportion, among others. Almost everything that has dimensional properties adheres to the ratio of 1.618. 2. Prove It! Take honeybees, for example. If you divide the female bees by the male bees in any given hive, you will get 1.618. Sunflowers, which have opposing spirals of seeds, have a 1.618 ratio between the diameters of each rotation. This same ratio can be seen in relationships between different things throughout nature. Still don't believe it? Try measuring from your shoulder to your fingertips, and then divide this number by the length from your elbow to your fingertips. Or try measuring from your head to your feet, and divide that by the length from your belly button to your feet. The golden ratio is seemingly unavoidable. The markets have the very same mathematical base as these natural phenomena. 3. The Fibonacci Studies and Finance When used in technical analysis, the golden ratio is typically translated into three percentages: – 38.2%, 50% and 61.8%. However, more multiples can be used when needed, such as 23.6%, 161.8%, 423% and so on. There are four primary methods for applying the Fibonacci sequence to finance: retracements, arcs, fans...
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...The Song dynasty of China saw many advances in technology, science, medicine, and culture that were incredibly impactful to Chinese history as well as to the world. Within China the period became known as a golden age due to advances in technology and science, a revival of Confucianism that would impact Chinese social and government hierarchy to this day, and an explosion in classical arts and literature. Song China would witness inventions and reinventions that would change daily life and remain influential into the modern era. Marked by their incredible technological and scientific achievements as well as their changes in social and government hierarchy the Song Dynasty would become a period that would permanently reshape China and leave its mark on the world. The Song dynasty lasting from 960 C.E. to 1279 C.E. Zhao Kuangyin would usurp control of the empire in a coup creating the Northern, or Bei, Song dynasty in 960 C.E. which would last until 1127 C.E. He would later become known as Emperor Taizu – his temple name. He would make the government more centralized and would set the...
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...Professional Moral Compass William Douglas DeRosa Grand Canyon University NRS – 437V February 15, 2014 When entering the field of healthcare, one must accept the fact that ethical situations and dilemmas often arise and have distinct impact on the care provided. As the frontline care givers, the nursing staff must face ethical situations in their practice on a daily basis. The American Nurses Association (ANA) developed a code of ethics for nurses as a framework to provide quality nursing care while upholding the ethical standards of the nursing profession (American Nurses Association, 2014). This paper will discuss the author’s professional moral compass with regards to personal, cultural and spiritual values. This author, like many nurses, went into the nursing field with the purpose of contributing to society and giving back to the community. A personal desire to truly make a difference in someone’s life was a driving force in pursuing a career in nursing. This nursing aspiration had been cultivated through a lifetime of experiences, beginning with cultural values at a young age. Having been born and raised in a large, poor, Italian family, the author learned firsthand the importance of caring for and looking after those in need. A Catholic upbringing served as the foundation of the author’s spiritual values, particularly living by the well-known verse which reads, “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so...
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...During my reading g as a child , I was very amused by the bold adventure of the child female protagonist, lyra, the marvelous universe in which there is a split between the body and its demon, the witches, fantasy, travels and so on. That is all what I cared about the book. However, during my adulthood I came across the same book again and thought of revisiting it. Unconsciously, I approached it differently. I become more cautious to study the minutest details of the work starting from the title till the very last words, I was struck by many elements that I didn't observe as a child. Initially, I learned that Northern Lights (1995) is also known as the Golden compass in North America , in an allusion to God's poetic delineation of the world. The term compass is mentioned in John Milton's Paradise Lost and refers to the drafting compass that Gad used to set the circular boundary of the universe, thus I realized that the writer depends on inter textuality in writing his book. Inter Text quality is the relation between one text and another (pope 2002:246). With the continual reading, I found gut that Pullman was influenced by both john Milton and William Blake the Miltonic influence is seen in the religious allusion while Blake's influences are seen in the belief in contradictions. The novel is set in a universe which is similar to earth, this world is governed by the church organization, Magisterium, so it is a theocratic rule. The church believes that its major role is to suppress...
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...1941: IRAQ AND THE ILLUMINATI The growing guerrilla war in Iraq has shown Saddam Hussein's Baath Party to be far more resilient than anyone realized. To understand their resilience and grass-roots strength, one must look at the party's mystical origins. Columnist Maureen Dowd says the Arabic word Baath stands for resurrection. But Baath is not a word that translates well into English. A better synonym would be the Italian word Risorgimento. Actually, the party had its origin in the little town of Asadabad in western Iran. Here, in 1839, was born Sayyid Jamal ad-Din, a Muslim mystic sometimes known as al-Afghani (Arabic for the Afghan--J.T.) and "the Sage of the East." Jamal ad-Din was raised as a Shiite Muslim and, in 1845, his family enrolled him in a madrassa (Islamic school) in the holy city of Najaf in what is now Iraq. Here Jamal was initiated into "the mysteries" by "followers of Sheik Ahmad Asai (1753-1826). He also may have had some family connections with the Babis, followers of Siyyid Ali Mohammed al-Bab," an imam keenly interested in politics. "After years studying Shia theology at the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, he spent several years in India, the Caucasus and Central Asia before surfacing in Afghanistan as the senior advisor to the pro-Russian ruler." (Editor's Comment: Strange that a supposedly devout Muslim would head for India instead of making the traditional haj or pilgrimage to Mecca. It appears that Jamal ad-Din was one of the few Illuminati to...
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...the actions of a person rather than focusing on results. Well I do look at their intent but I also focus on the end result. The Inventory states that I view ethical principles in the following manner: Respectful of human dignity Appropriate under any circumstances Committed to promoting individual freedom and autonomy. To sum up the Ethics Awareness Inventory it says under Perspectives: Obligation- People are always an end in them, never a means to an end. The Golden Rule is non-negotiable. Personal attributes: Consistent, Committed, Dependable, Respectful, “a Straight Arrow” Key Concepts: Duty, Intent, Code of Conduct, Ethical, Principles, Human Dignity, Individual Freedom and Autonomy. Key Phrases: “They deserve better….” “ We owe it to them…” “They have a right to…” “We have a duty to ….” Individual Style: Committed to: Principle Oriented Decision A moral compass Ethics training Equal Opportunity for all Professional standards Respect for human treatment Rules of order As for applying this to the work place I already do these things when facing an ethics dilemma. I treat everyone fairly, with respect and dignity, and integrity whenever a problem arises. I do not play favorites and I deal out any punishment equally. Social pressures have a lot to do when you are in the business that I am in. This...
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...reoccurring phenomena in the brand’s history. It communicates the brand in a timeless manner and with an expression of clarity. Pepsi BREATHTAKING builds on this knowledge. True innovation always begins by investigating the historic path. Going back-to-the-roots moves the brand forward as it changes the trajectory of the future. 1910 1970 2009 BREATHTAKING Universal Design Principles BREATHTAKING is a strategy based on the evolution of 5000+ years of shared ideas in design philosophy creating an authentic Constitution of Design. This chart documents the origin and evolution of intellectual property. 3000 BC 600 BC 300 BC 278 BC 70 BC 1455 1637 1858 1948 2009 Vāstu Śāstra: Musica Mundana: Golden Ratio: Feng Shui: Vitruvian Principle: The Art of Building: Vitruvian Renaissance: La Géométrie: Möbius Strip: The Modulor:...
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...The Decision at the Marias. The men thought the route ran to the northwest up the Marias River, while both Lewis and Clark thought the main river channel ran to the southwest. The men agreed to go along with the decision of the captains to proceed to the southwest, which was indeed the Missouri River. Duty Fulfill your obligations. Accept responsibility for your own actions and those entrusted to your care. Find opportunities to improve oneself for the good of the group. Fulfilling the Letter and Intent of Jefferson's Order. The Corps of Discovery never wavered from its mission. Additionally, Lewis, Clark, and several of the men kept journals. Sergeant Ordway was the only one to make daily entries. Respect Rely upon the golden rule. How we consider others reflects upon each of us, both personally and as a professional organization. Diplomats with the Indians. The Corps of Discovery honored with dignity and respect all the tribes it met, offering gifts as a symbol of friendship and peace. Selfless Service Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own. Selfless service leads to organizational teamwork and encompasses discipline, self-control and faith in the system. Adversity Along the Way. Hard physical labor characterized every day, but the Corps of Discovery conquered every navigational hazard and overcame a variety of physical ills - boils, blisters, bunions, sunstroke, dysentery, fatigue, injuries, colds, fevers...
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...The Author The Professor APOL 104 The Date Determining a Personal Worldview Part I What is a worldview? One’s worldview is the lens through which you envision your existence. It is conceived, developed and refined over a lifetime of experiences. Personal beliefs, biases, preconceptions, morals and social behavior, among other aspects, are influenced by previous events in your lifetime. A complete biblical worldview is supported by five separate criteria as seen in Part II. Part I word count: 56 Part II Foundational Questions of a Biblical Worldview 1. The Question of Origin: A biblical worldview presupposes, and is plainly stated in Genesis 1:1 (New American Standard Bible) that a one true God exists and that He created everything. Once that assumption is made, it logically follows that we all are of God and belong to God. Psalm 100:3 supports this claim. The question of origin is truly the basis of the Christian faith. 2. The Question of Identity: In Genesis 1:26, God created man and woman in his image and granted humans power over members of the animal world. If man weren’t valued above animals, why would He have sent his only Son to the world as a human? There is, however, value to all things He has created. Matthew 6:26 acknowledges the value of, and love for, animals. 3. The Question of Meaning/Purpose: For ages, man has questioned his reason for existing. We exist to glorify God, as stated in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. A relationship...
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