...True Definition of Education Ace your exams, be the cream of the crop, fight for a spot in a prestigious university and you would have secured a bright future ahead. This may be cliché but it is what our conventional Singaporean parents have inculcated into our minds from young. Being in this education system for more than 18 years, I must say that there is an overbearing focus on grades and paper qualifications are elevated to unholy heights and worshipped. Ever since the start of primary school, I knew how to play around this system well. There wasn’t a need to pay attention to what the teachers are teaching. As long as I can churn out good results consistently, I will be spared from the naggings and get rewarded. However, my results nosedived when I entered secondary school. My family went through a turbulence time and I simply had no motivation for studies. I was sick and tired in the game of pursuit for grades. Thus, I was retained in secondary 3 for failing to meet the passing requirements. Suddenly, my world began to change. My best friends were told by their parents to stay away from me as if I had contracted a contagious disease. I felt depressed and my confidence level hit the lowest point in my life. I realised that once you failed to excel in your studies, you will be branded as a failure in life I started questioning myself what is the purpose of education. In school, I came to realise the serious emphasis the education system has placed on factual memorisation. During...
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...David Pope Mr. Grant English 101 June 11, 2013 An educated person does not need good writing and speaking skills. Most people would argue that one needs to be able to write and speak well in order to be educated. However, these people are not looking at the word educated objectively. The mere definition of educated is simply: having an education; especially: having an education beyond the average. This simple definition does not prove that one does not need good writing and speaking skills. In fact, it raises more questions on the subject. What is the definition of education? Does one need good writing and speaking skills to have an education? The answer as shown above is no. Objectively, education can be defined as the following: the imparting and acquiring of knowledge through teaching and learning, especially at a school or similar institution; the knowledge or abilities gained through being educated; training and instruction in a particular subject. If education is training and instruction in a particular subject that would mean being educated would be having training and instruction in a particular subject. An example of this could be the job of a carpenter. A carpenter may go to a trade school. At this trade school he will learn Geometry, English, and will also receive hands on training in the basics of carpentry. By taking these classes he has become educated in each one of these. Because he was educated in English 101 he learned how to speak and write properly...
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...Is there such a thing as equality in education? Affirmative action is a federal agenda initiated in 1961 by President Kennedy to counteract discrimination and disadvantages faced by ethnic minorities, women, and other underrepresented groups. One of the most influential parts of this policy is its stance on college admissions. Essentially, affirmative action promotes taking into account race, income, gender, and geographical origin in determining the acceptance of a student into a university. Critics of this policy argue that it is reversely discriminatory towards advantaged students and it causes students to be placed in colleges not equal to their academic abilities. However, affirmative action is an effective and productive agenda because it promotes equality and diversity and it gives all students an opportunity that appropriately fits their backgrounds. Certainly, affirmative action has some drawbacks that hinder it from being wholly effective. One such argument critics make is that it can cause some students with preferable economic or ethnic backgrounds to be denied acceptance to colleges that they would have been accepted into otherwise. These students often grow resentful of the seemingly “discriminatory and unfair” system of affirmative action because it supposedly prevents them from becoming successful.(Is affirmative…) This resentment is evident in the Supreme Court trials of Grutter vs. Bollinger, Gratz vs. Bollinger, and Fisher vs. University of Texas. These cases...
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...Tim O'Brien does a fantastic job of blurring the lines of what is true and what is fiction in The Things They Carried. In fact, he often points out that he has made entire stories up, after the fact. He defends his decisions by proposing that what he has done is, in fact, not lie, but rather tell a story-truth. He argues that his reason for doing this is to bring the story to life more than it could live through the happening-truth. 'I want you to feel what I felt. I want you to know why story-truth is truer sometimes than happening-truth' (O'Brien, 183). O'Brien believes that, when accompanied by vivid details which essentially make the reader view the scene as a dream, story-truths can carry greater emotional truths than ever possible to be achieved through actual, happening-truths. With this, he shows, contrary to belief, how story-truths are often truer than happening-truths, and demonstrates this through the addition of often graphic details. Happening-truth encompasses actual events that take place. However true these stories may be, they are often times viewed as unreal simply because they have no details to back them up. The entire shit field scene that was put into this book, for example, was turned from a happening-truth into a story-truth because the original version was not believable. The reader can see this through O'Brien describing the letters that he received from Norman Bowker. Norman writes to Tim, telling him that he should write about the event. 'What...
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...“What I tell you three times is true.” (Lewis Carroll) Might this formula – or a more sophisticated version of it – actually determine what we believe to be true? Repetition is our way of learning knowledge. Repetition is drilling something to memory, reinforcing the idea in our heads. It is the key to reflexive use (use without conscious thought). Your mind “learns” by repetition and reinforcement. Repetition and its effects on what we believe to be true, play a major role in the way that we accumulate general knowledge. The formula implies that repetition is equal to truth, when really repetition is just repetition. Repetition does not make a statement the truth. But a statement, if repeated often enough, can come to be accepted as truth. This leads us to the question whether a lie can be accepted as truth. From the standpoint of logic, the number of times an incorrect fact is repeated is irrelevant. It is still false. But research has shown that a statement, even an incorrect fact, if repeated often enough, can be accepted as truth. This paper will examine several research studies, influencing variables, and examples from everyday life to identify this occurrence. In addition to this, the possible effects of repetition will be discussed as well. One of the simplest ways to show how repetition causes a statement to be accepted as truth is gossip. First, someone tells a friend a statement, which can be true or false. This friend tells another friend, who tells another...
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...timber Contents page 1. Background information * Bunnings warehouse * Mite10 * Home timber and hardware 2. Bunnings warehouse * Structural Factors 3. Technical Factors 4. Environmental factors 5. Environmental Factors 6. Sociological Factors 7. Personnel Issues 8. Workplace Health and Safety 9. Mitre 10 * Structural Factors 10. Technical Factors 11. Environmental Factors 12. Sociological Factors 13. Personnel issues 14. Workplace Health and safety 15. Home Timber and Hardware * Structural Factors 16. Technical Factors 17. Environmental factors 18. Sociological factors 19. Personnel issues 20. Workplace health and safety Background Information The industry in hardware is growing in Australia, and with three main companies all fighting to be number one it provides customers with great prices and great products. Bunnings warehouse, mitre 10 and home timber and hardware all have one thing in common and that is to provide every customer with the best service and products. In this industry study I will provide information on each hardware. Allowing customers to create an insight into the business. Bunnings warehouse Bunnings started in 1886 Western Australia by Arthur & Robert the Bunnings bros where they bought their first sawmill. Bunnings expanded in the WA market, adding building supplies to the existing timber business. Bunnings...
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...popular with their white kids. The same thing can be said back in the 1950’s when the emergences of rock and roll hit started to get popular with America. The parents called these guys rebels from the traditional music they grew up with. Generational scolding happens with all these not with just music. it happens with sports, education and even technology for example men today think that the NFL and NBA has gotten soft to many league rule changes and new equipment that has to be worn to protect the players. Another example will be how everything is almost available to this newer generation while back in the day everything was harder to obtain. There could be slit jealousy in today’s world with older generations and ours with how free we can be with all the choices we make. What I mean by saying that is that each generation that passes by that younger one have so kind of liberalism that people of the older wish they had when they was at that age. For an example, woman was expected to be married at 14 at one point at time then it kept increasing to till today that women can work for their whole lives and not get married and no one will even bat an eye. True Blood, a dark vampire fictional story, it shows a girl named Sookie Stackhouse that gets introduced into a vampire man, who in this world has finally came out and told the world they exist when a Japanese drink call “Tru Blood” helps them not suck the blood out of ordinary people. The vampire name was Bill Compton, he just wanted...
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...PARROT Parrots, also known as psittacines /ˈsɪtəsaɪnz/, are birds of the roughly 372 species in 86 genera that make up the order Psittaciformes, found in most tropical and subtropicalregions. The order is subdivided into three superfamilies: the Psittacoidea ('true' parrots), theCacatuoidea (cockatoos) and the Strigopoidea (New Zealand parrots). Parrots have a generally pantropical distribution with several species inhabiting temperate regions in theSouthern Hemisphere as well. The greatest diversity of parrots is found in South America andAustralasia. Characteristic features of parrots include a strong, curved bill, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed zygodactyl feet. Many parrots are vividly coloured, and some are multi-coloured. The plumage of cockatoos ranges from mostly white to mostly black, with a mobile crest of feathers on the tops of their heads. Most parrots exhibit little or no sexual dimorphism. They form the most variably sized bird order in terms of length. The most important components of most parrots' diets are seeds, nuts, fruit, buds and other plant material. A few species sometimes eat animals and carrion, while the lories and lorikeetsare specialised for feeding on floral nectar and soft fruits. Almost all parrots nest in tree hollows(or nest boxes in captivity), and lay white eggs from which hatch altricial (helpless) young. Parrots, along with ravens, crows, jays and magpies, are among the most intelligent birds, and the ability of some species...
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...First published in 1968, True Grit, authored by Charles Portis, soon became a classic novel for many generations to appreciate. Set during the Wild West, readers can experience the journey of main protagonist Mattie Ross, a teenage girl who is seeking to avenge her father’s death. Mattie is independent, courageous, and has lots of determination. She is willing to sacrifice anything, even one of her limbs, in order to achieve her goal of revenge on Tom Chaney, the murderer of her father. Although True Grit does not give input on Mattie’s musical tastes, based on her personality and experiences in life, one could conclude that a hypothetical present-day Mattie, who would still be teenager, might have enjoyed songs such as “Fight Song,” “Move...
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...True Grit In the novel True Grit by Charles Portis many characters earn redemption from previously regrettable actions or character flaws. This is a recurring motif within the story, and it shows a sense of realism amongst the characters. Portis uses characters such as Rooster Cogburn, LaBoeuf, and Mattie Ross’s horse Little Blackie to show that people aren't always who they appear to be and are susceptible to change. We first hear of Rooster Cogburn from the sheriff when Mattie asks about the U.S. marshals. The sheriff says “The meanest one is Rooster Cogburn. He is a pitiless man, double-tough, and fear don't enter into his thinking. He loves to pull a cork.” (Portis 25). Maddie sets high expectations for Rooster after hearing this; however, he lets her down constantly after she discovers he is a dumb, fat, one-eyed drunk, and a bad shot. Rooster later tries to desert Mattie twice and he also leads them right into the smugglers den with Tom Chaney and Lucky Ned Pepper. However, Rooster makes up for his shortcomings when he saves Mattie’s life at the end of the book. She is stuck in a pit with poisonous snakes and bats while an undead Tom Chaney leans in to taunt her. Rooster comes from behind and knocks him hard into the pit with his rifle. Rooster then escorts Mattie to the nearest doctor, getting her there as quickly as possible. Without Rooster, she would’ve been killed and his heroic actions, which go against everything we knew about him, earn his redemption in...
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...MOVIE REVIEW: TRUE GRIT 1 Movie Review: True Grit The movie I chose to review is the 2010 remake of “True Grit.” This movie stars Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld as the main characters. Jeff Bridges plays Rooster Cogburn, Matt Damon plays LaBoeuf and Hailee Steinfeld plays Mattie Ross, Josh Brolin portrays Tom Chaney, the man who murdered Mattie’s father. In the following paragraphs of this paper the following will be discussed: when it was produced, the basic plot line, the themes address regarding the West, the accuracy and portrayal of the characters in relation to the West, the time period and historical setting, and lastly the usefulness of this movie for someone who is interested in the history of the American West. When Produced Ethan and Joel Coen (also known as ‘The Coen Brothers’) directed as well as produced the 2010 adaptation. Steven Spielberg was one of the executive producers. Since this version of “True Grit” was produced in 2010 it is written from a twenty-first century perspective. Although produced so recently, the film was based in 1880 which gives it a one hundred and thirty year gap in time. This tells one that the film had many modern influences. Basic Plot The movie opens with Proverbs 28:1a displayed on the screen, it reads, “The wicked flee when none pursueth.” A song that sounds like the hymn “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” is gently being played on the piano. It is called “The Wicked Flee” and is...
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...WHAT EFFECTS ARE CANE TOADS PRODUCING TOWARDS THE SUSTAINABILTY OF ECOSYSTEMS AND THE SURVIVAL OF NATIVE SPECIES Chelcy Jordan SUST 1000 October 10 2012 The introduction of invasive species can often lead to unpredictable alterations and a shift within natural ecosystems. Cane toads were originally introduced to Australia in 1935. They were brought into Australia to prey on specific pests that were attacking sugar cane plants. Cane toads are highly adaptive and can easily adjust to climate changes and feeding grounds. The growth of reproduction in cane toads has formed a species invasion on the habitat of native animals. Immense competition and a shift in ecosystems are a result of their significant growth rate. What effects are cane toads producing towards the sustainability of ecosystems and the survival of native species? Many animals, and plant species have been either finding new ways to adjust to changes caused by the introduction of cane toads. Cane toads have impacted natural ecosystems so drastically that they have left a strenuous effect on native species ability to maintain their own survival. This is crucial when looking at the effects cane toads have on sustaining plant and animal life within ecosystems. Dramatic changes in an ecosystem could potentially fail due to inadequate nutrients and energy distribution. It is important to examine ways in which cane toads affect ecosystems so environmentalists can predict potential negative shifts and try to develop...
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...In the book True Grit Mattie Ross takes revenge on her father’s killer. Frank Ross was shot by Tom Chaney, and Mattie is angry and is willing to do everything in her power to see to it he pays. The U.S. Marshal named Rooster Cogburn helps Mattie to find him. According to a sheriff, Rooster “is a pitiless man, double-tough, and fear doesn’t enter into his thinking.” (Portis 25). Mattie is on a mission and she won’t stop until Chaney is dead. Mattie character seems to have a strong mindset. She is very head strong, and independent because she negotiated prices with the man to go with her, she pointed the gun at Chaney and forced him to come with her although he refused and she ended up shooting him. Anyone wouldn’t figure that a 14 year old girl would go look for her dad, and she wouldn’t go with two grown men. Mattie got older and she didn’t have kids or have time for marriage. She didn’t hear anything from Cogburn since the journey of killing Chaney. She remains a head strong woman and continues to look up to her dad even though he has deceased. Mattie takes responsibility from her dad’s death, she shot Chaney, and she...
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...Mohamad Nuwaila September 26, 2012 Swot analysis Home Depot is a nationally and somewhat internationally recognized company. They not only have stores throughout the US but they have broken into Canada, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Mexico. They are the United States’ largest retailer behind Wal-Mart. Home Depot is known for its bright orange logo and its multiple departments available to individuals and businesses. They have primary operations in the home center and hardware store industry. Their strongest competition in that industry comes from Lowe’s, True Value Hardware, and Ace Hardware. Some other industry’s in which you can find Home Depot competing include building materials retail and distribution, consumer electronics and appliances retail, convenience stores and truck stops, and gasoline retailers. Areas that drive demand for Home Depot’s primary industry are home remodeling and new homebuilding. Products included in this industry include lumber and building supplies (50%), hardware, tools, and plumbing and electrical supplies (25%), and paint and lawn and garden products (5%), (Hoovers, 2008). The home center and hardware store industry is made up of national and regional chains and independent retailers. Home Depot, as an established corporation, has much strength behind its name. One of the largest strengths would be that of its brand recognition. Home Depot is known by all across the United States as a home improvement/supply store. Smaller...
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...need to have a secure and comfortable financial future for my family. I’m currently a stay at home mom while my husband works days and nights. Unfortunately, we sometimes barely have enough to cover our bills, which is frustrating at times. My plans are to own several businesses over time. One I’m looking forward to opening is my very own hair salon. I have always had a passion for cosmetology. I chose Strayer to further my education and get closer to my goals. As a result, owning my own business will tremendously help our income and help us be debt free. Another reason I came back to college is very personal. A few years back when I was in cosmetology school, I found out I was pregnant with my first child. After my daughter was born, it was pretty difficult juggling school and raising a child. But soon enough I overcame my obstacles and got my cosmetology license. Soon enough, I wanted to further my education, so I choose Strayer to achieve that. Someday I plan to show my daughter my accomplishments and hopefully influence her in continuing her education no matter what obstacle gets in her path. The last reason I chose to come back to school is an emotional one. I have a tough time reading,...
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