...My New Views on Religion Cesar Flores Religious Diversity in America “There is immense diversity within American Christianity—dozens of independent Protestant denominations or sects and various sub-groups within Catholicism—but the predominance of Christianity provides crucial context to any discussion of religious pluralism in the United States... Christianity may still dominate the religious landscape of the United States, but religious pluralism has now become its defining feature,” (Boisi Center 2). Christianity without a doubt has had a great impact on the United States in many different aspects. The Bible has been cited before in presidential speeches numerous times. The Bible has also been used in important events, such...
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...date that will live in infamy”, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared a state of war and officially entered the United States of America into World War II. While the war officially lasted until September 2, 1945, the turning point of the United States war on Japan came three years prior. On June 4th, 1942, the US met Japan at the Battle of Midway, in a naval fight that would ultimately decide the fate of the South Pacific. In charge of their respective fleets, Isoroku Yamamoto (Japan) and Chester Nimitz (USA), each shared similar backgrounds. Both Yamamoto and Nimitz entered their respective countries’ naval academy at the age of seventeen. The men each rose prominently to positions of great control, realizing the growing importance of aircraft carrier warfare. At 44, Yamamoto became Japan’s youngest admiral. Armed with the task of creating a self-sustaining empire (the “New Empire”), Yamamoto decided to bomb Pearl Harbor and subsequently attack Midway in attempt to gain control over the Pacific. Prior to Yamamoto’s attack, the United States developed a secret weapon against the Japanese. The United States’ weapon, “Magic”, was a system that deciphered Japanese code. By the end of May 1942, Chester Nimitz knew exactly when and where the Japanese intended to strike. Nimitz realized he must locate Yamamoto’s carriers and attack them first for any chance of victory. Yamamoto ended up becoming decidedly shorthanded by the concurrent Army mission that depleted much...
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...India and the United States India and the United States SOC 325 DR. Elaine, Bontempi November 15, 2008 India and the United States Abstract India will become the most populous nation by 2030. Thanks to the fast growing software and IT revolution, India is changing its role around the world as formable economic competitor. Despite these achievements, it should be noted that employment growth in the Indian services sector has been quite modest, underscoring the importance of achieving rapid industrial and agricultural growth. Poverty and the threat of HIV/AIDS are threatening India at a very alarming rate. In contrast, the United States houses about 4.6 percent of the world’s population, which was estimated to be nearly 6...
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...Financial Conditions Analysis Exam 1 Answers Part I: A friend of mine showed me this video about a year ago, after I made some half-cocked right-wing political remark, as I tend to do from time to time when my emotions are high. I consider myself to be a diehard patriot and have extreme pride in the United States of America. This video is downloaded on my computer along with other short patriotic emotion evoking videos that I have stumbled across over the years. Regardless of the political views and the affiliations that Jeff Daniels or the other members and producers of The Newsroom have this video brings up very enlightening points regarding the path that the United States has taken since its creation in 1776. I am part of the same generation that the college girl speaking in the video is associated with, and I agree to some extent with the remarks made in the video “None of this is the fault of a 20-year-old college student, but you, nonetheless, are without a doubt, a member of the WORST-period-GENERATION-period-EVER-period.” This is a strong statement to agree with but I do. Over the recent thanksgiving break I we fortunate to hear stories from my father about growing up as well as from several elder members in the community. It made me consider what the past generations have contributed to this country and each generations “mindset”. You had the Greatest Generation which represents those who lived through, fought in, and supported the greatest war in the history of the...
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...Importance of Including Multicultural Education in The US Curriculum Introduction The world is going through a cultural shift. According to the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (1998), one of every three students enrolled in elementary and secondary schools today is of racial/ethnic minority background. Demographers predict that by 2020, student of color will make up about 46% of the student population in America. (Banks and Banks, 1997). This shows the growing rate of cultural diversity in the United States. The growing cultural shift will not only impact the nation, but will also impact the education system of the US. To accommodate this change America needs to incorporate multicultural education into its schools’ curriculums. In opposition to the diversely growing student population, the teacher population in the United States is highly homogeneous. A typical American teacher would be a white woman, according to Hadaway the current teaching force is 90% Anglo, and the face of the future teaching population does not currently appear to be changing (Hadaway, 1993). So to deal with the increasing cultural student body we need to prepare the teachers and train them properly. While training the teachers we need to prioritize in helping them gain the skills, knowledge, and outlook on how to deal with a culturally diverse student body. We need to prepare them on how to effectively teach students from different backgrounds, regardless of race. While most...
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...2010-12 Abstract The emergence of five central Asian states Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan is result of the disintegration of Soviet Empire. These states are full of natural resources like gas and oil. They have adopted “open door policy” to exploit the enormous wealth of natural resources .They engineered this policy to ensure internal development, strong economy and better foreign relations. In this regards her neighboring country china also there to fulfill the huge needs of energy, to contain U.S. influence in this region, counter terrorism, and make this region as strong economic market, china’s make better policies to achieve these goals and try to enhance better relations with these Central Asian States. The disintegration of Former Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1991 and the five independent central Asian republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan opened up phenomenal opportunities for china to exercise its influence in the central Asian region. These states attracted the world, primarily for its vast energy resources and other raw materials. The geo-economic and geo-strategic im to enhance its economic ability, strengthen its security to fulfill the Chinese principle of foreign policy “independence”. China, like other states bordering the central Asian region faced a changed...
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...unrelated, compare them, and provide a solution that can be applied to both problems (Martin, 1997). Employee theft. Employee theft involves the illegal activity of employees taking up company property for their own use (Paulsell, 2007). According to Stettner (2010), economic recessions and employee theft are directly linked. Stettner (2010) asserts, “In recessions, individuals in dire straits tend to commit crimes against their employers that they might never consider in economic booms. Concern over dishonest employees is increasing every year, especially in the retail industry.” Stettner (2010) offers various alternatives to address employee theft: 1. Maintain close accountability of employees who handle cash. 2. Introduce various measures such as: electronic surveillance and regular audits. 3. Educate employees about the importance of these measures. Teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy denotes pregnancies that are conceived and held by young women before the age of twenty ("United States: Growing pains; teenage pregnancies," 2009). The research shows that teenage pregnancy has been growing since 2005 ("United States: Growing pains; teenage pregnancies," 2009). The research also shows there are multiple factors that contribute to teenage pregnancy ("United States: Growing pains; teenage pregnancies," 2009). Among those factors are: demographic factors, the current financial climate, gender roles, mixed messages, and the idea that sexually transmitted...
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...enormous; traveling to different countries can open up many abroad opportunities, and students will be able to communicate with millions of people who speak Spanish. Students will also have a better understanding of different Spanish speaking cultures. Many people do not see the enormous opportunities that learning Spanish has. Studying Spanish will help students gain an overall better knowledge of the Spanish language. Spanish speakers are a fast growing population, especially in the United States because the U.S is where the majority of Spanish speakers migrate to. The Spanish language is spoken everywhere in the United States. Young children can now learn basic phrases and can count to ten thanks to educational television such as Dora the Explorer. Understanding and speaking Spanish is extremely valuable when it comes to employment opportunities. Many corporations are giving preference to bi-lingual candidates. These potential employees become more desirable, especially in a rough job market and in a down economy. Today, most companies and corporations buy, sell, or trade their wares to global markets. Sales positions can open up a whole new market for Spanish speaking employees. In paraphrasing the article, “Spanish Language Interpreter Jobs” written by Sarah Rogers 2010, one can conclude that there are many different kinds of jobs where Spanish interpreters are needed. Rogers states that, In the United States,...
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...World order is a term used to describe the balance of power among the nations of the world. It is linked with the political, economic and social framework in the world at a particular time and the effect that this situation has on the relationship between countries. There is an increasing need for world order in the global community due to growing conflict both within and between nations and regions. The increased trade between countries has stimulated the growth of many world order issues such as the access to resources, the inequality in a nation’s distribution of income, crimes against humanity and the growing awareness of human rights globally have also led to an increased need for world order. The importance of world order in promoting peace and harmony can be seen in the dramatic growth and development of international law over the past 60 years. The international responses currently in place include are mainly enforced by the United Nations (UN) and are aimed at the maintenance of world order in the international community. There is an increasing need for World Order in contemporary society than ever before as a high level of interdependence between countries has resulted from the push for globalisation and free trade. This interaction between countries has instigated greater conflict in the world in the form of terrorism, civil unrest and conflict for access to the world’s shrinking resources. Access to resources has been a major source of conflict due...
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...Taking Sides Essay Assignment #1 Victoria Mikhov Answer : Federalists Reason #1 The Federalists, which consisted of Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Adams, advocated for a strong, central, united government. This was essential for the newly created United States to provide a foundation for stability and success in the nation's future. Their advocacy for a powerful federal authority ensured efficient governing and the protection of individual freedom under a unified national foundation. They had emphasized the importance of the higher ups to uphold the law and protect the citizens rights against unfair governments and foreign enemies. Although at times their rules can be debatable, the Federalists contribution to American History...
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...a range of new opportunities for manufacturers to digitize operations. Why it matters Manufacturing strategies built on labor-cost arbitrage are becoming outmoded; the race is on to get ahead of what comes next. What to do about it Place greater emphasis on proximity to both demand and innovation while: • Making location decisions that balance economies of scale against the growing diversity of tastes within and across global markets Building supplier ecosystems that combine technical expertise with local domain and market knowledge Developing the people and skills needed to make the most of technological advances across the organization • • © Bruno Ehrs/Corbis 2 When offshoring entered the popular lexicon, in the 1990s, it became shorthand for efforts to arbitrage labor costs by using lowerwage workers in developing nations. But savvy manufacturing leaders saw it as more: a decisive change in globalization, made possible by a wave of liberalization in countries such as China and India, a steady improvement in the capabilities of emerging-market suppliers and workers, a growing ability to transfer proven management processes to new locales, and increasingly favorable transportation and communications economics. Something of equal moment is occurring today. As we settle into a “new normal” catalyzed by the global financial crisis, the ensuing recession, and an uneven global recovery, traditional arbitrage...
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...population of approximately 3,608,431 people. 70 percent are Mestizo (Mixed Amerindian and white), 14 percent Amerindian and mixed (West Indian), 10 percent White, and 6 percent Amerindian. Panama has one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America. The president of Panama is Ricardo Martinelli and has a constitutional democracy as its political system. The Civil law system is Panama’s form of law, and the Democratic Change is the political party in power. Founded in the World Fact Book, major products that are exported are gold, bananas, shrimp sugar, iron, steel waste, pineapples, and watermelons and the top exporters are the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Netherlands, Sweden and China. The major imports are fuel products, medicines, vehicles, iron & steel rods, and cellular phones. The major countries imported are United States, China, Costa Rico, and Mexico. The Panama’s currency is the Panamanian Balboa (PAB) and the currency is freely exchanged. (The World Fact Book) Panama was discovered by the Spanish in the 16th century, and moved from Spain in 1821 and joined the Republic of Gran Colombia - which included Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. With help from the United States, Panama seceded from Colombia and signed a treaty with the United States allowing for the construction of the Panama Canal, and US sovereignty over a strip of land on any side of the structure. The project that started in 2007, and could double the capacity of the Canal, is to be completed...
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...Strayer University BUS520 Professor Name Date Healing Art Splashes of Hope is a growing company that creates therapeutic art and alternative methods in healing. The artists at Splashes of Hope provide inspiration and hope to patients who otherwise would be viewing a blank wall while receiving chemotherapy. The custom-made murals are a therapeutic distraction technique in pain management in a healthcare setting. The artwork installation on entrance doors and in elevators lobbies also welcomes patients. Globalization Splashes of Hope is blossoming and growing into an international organization. They receive requests for custom artwork and prints to be installed from facilities throughout the United States and the world. Splashes of Hope is doing research to find a country to expand their business and manufacturing process. Expansion in a country high in creativity and manufacturing skills is the next stage. The human resources department views Japan as a leading country of choice for the globalization of Splashes of Hope therapeutic art division. Japan has a long history of adopting of imported ideas (Japan painting, 1994). They established a copying process ranging from emulation to synthesis (Japan painting, 1994). The majority of the labor force would consist of routine intensive labor. Evaluation and understanding of communication practices and cultural differences between the United States and Japan will insure success in expanding the business in Japan. Language and Communication...
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...it as a deliberate provocation from China, to which the Pentagon had lodged a protest through diplomatic channels. Three days later, according to the official Xinhua news agency, China’s Ministry of National Defense responded by rejecting US accusations that a Chinese fighter jet’s intercept of a US Navy surveillance aircraft off the southern Chinese coast was dangerous and blamed Washington for mounting large-scale and frequent close-in reconnaissance operations. The spokesman believed these operations comprise the root cause of accidents endangering the sea and air military security between China and the United States. To sum up, this is a piece of news concerning an airplane intercept incident between China and the United States. Next, I shall briefly explain why I am so fascinated to see just how this chess match plays out. Firstly, this news manifests the growing competitions, distinctions and disputes between the two countries beneath the veneer of seemingly close partnership. It...
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...Environmental Health Term Paper: Childhood Obesity in Low Socioeconomic Status Communities Jordan Landers Florida State University Abstract Obesity is at an all time high in the Unites States, affecting 35% of adults and 17% of children. Childhood obesity can be very detrimental causing emotional, physical, and social strain on the lives of adolescents. Those that are affected the most are citizens that live in low socioeconomic status communities due to lack of education and lack of resources. There are shortages of grocery stores and markets that offer fresh fruits and vegetables thus communities rely on fast food restaurants and convenient stores for food. Furthermore lack of fresh food coupled with physical inactivity is the main reason for the rise of childhood obesity and obesity in general in the past 30 years. Creating safe places for children to play as well as providing food and resources is the only way to eliminate the ongoing obesity epidemic. Growing up there has always been a certain degree of importance placed on the diet and living a healthy lifestyle to live a long and successful life. As of late there has been a boom in fitness sales, gym memberships, and importance on diet and quality food consumption, yet in the past 30 years the United States has seen a drastic increase in the amount of obese individuals. With social media and so many other health initiatives taking place across the country, why is there still a rise in obesity levels amongst...
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