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Based on the past week’s readings, one thing can be inferred and that is counter-narratives exist for a reason. In fact, most counter-narratives do not only exist for a reason, rather, they are also filled with reason, and at some point, enough justification for a significant number of people to believe them over more mainstream narratives such as the ones that are being published in news TV shows, newspapers, and radio programs. In Katrina’s Imprint, for example, the author highlighted the significance and implications of the sentinel American event that is the attack of hurricane Katrina, and Continue reading...

According to the law in the state of Massachusetts, the decision to teach sexual education lies squarely with the boards of respective schools. It is not a requirement for schools in the State of Massachusetts to teach sexual education (NCSSE, 2009). This situation has led to a high prevalence of unwanted teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among teenagers both nationally and in the state.
The main purpose of writing this memo is to bring to your attention the resulting negative consequences of unwanted teen pregnancies and STDs. First, there has been an increase in rate of drop Continue reading...

Brief introduction

‘Getting to Yes’ by William Ury is a book that gives a concise strategy that has been proven for parties in order to come to agreements that are mutually acceptable in any conflict that might arise. In a clear manner, the book gives a universally acceptable and concise method through which individuals can negotiate both professional and personal disputes without being influenced by anger. Ury discusses a number of techniques and negotiation tips which can be applied in all manner of situations; ranging from family situations, internal conflicts, business disputes, internal disputes among many other situations. The book analyzes Continue reading...

1.) A thorough investigation into what occurred would require obtaining and analyzing samples from the victim as well as the physical surrounding. Evidence to be collected from the victim includes blood and other bodily fluids (spit). Samples from the physical environment include the collection of trace evidence (hair, skin, fibers, dust) from his clothing, his fingernails, the carpet, the floor and the towels, and bloodstain patterns need to be noted. Moreover, the whole room should be dusted for latent fingerprints. Additionally, the temperature of the room should be noted as well as the temperature of the body. The body Continue reading...

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Rousseau was, arguably, one of the gentlest philosophers Europe ever produced, insomuch that he was much more charitable to ideas and peoples which other thinkers would simply brush aside. But this gentleness (or, perhaps ‘gentility’) came with a razor edge – Rousseau understood how to make a point and make it subtly enough so that he could not be penalized but his target would still get the point. The second part of the Discourse on the Origin and Foundations of Inequality among Men is an excellent example of this. The question of whether or not Rousseau views Continue reading...

Psychology

The diagnosis for Antwone Fisher was an anger problem, but according to DSM - V, there is no categorization for an anger problem. Based on the symptoms and outbursts that Antwone endured, he was perhaps suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The symptoms included, flashbacks, violent outbursts and seemingly unprovoked acts of violence. The criterion for diagnosing PTSD includes a history of being exposed to the traumatic events that meet a specific criteria and symptoms from the four clusters of symptoms in DSM V.
These events include avoidance, negative alterations of cognitive skills, intrusion, avoidance and difference in moods, Continue reading...

New Balance Athletic Shoes originated in America in 1906. The owner, William J. Riley, wanted to create a company that produced a superior type of shoe the people knew would fit comfortably and relieve foot discomfort. At first, New Balance only sold arch supports and shoes that were custom made according to specifications from a doctor. In 1935, he formed a partnership with Arthur Hall, but the company went in a new direction in 1961 when it introduced The Trackster, the first shoe specifically made for running, and distributed it through retail stores. The New Balance corporation is not Continue reading...

Attention Getter: Look at this picture. (Show first slide.) This is a perfect example of a traditional marriage ceremony of the Igbos. This traditional wedding is called “Igbankwu”, and it is one of the occasion when we witness the colorful clothes of the Igbo culture, which are usually seen in East Nigeria in Africa.

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on how a traditional Igbo wedding takes place

Overview: The Igbo culture is one of the few remaining cultures around the world where there is still a price settlement given to the bride. Although many of the citizens nowadays make use of the contemporaneous tradition of doing the marital ceremony inside the Church, Continue reading...

Recently we have seen highly differing views on what causes gun violence and a common target has been action-based videogames. Some people believe that they cause violent behavior or at the very least desensitize people to it; in contrast other authors state that video games cannot be blamed as the main cause of violent behavior among our society today. Kristin Bezio wrote an opinion piece entitled “don’t blame video games for America’s gun violence” and John Sanbonmatsu wrote a contrasting article entitled “Gabrielle Gifford and NRA are both right about one thing: US culture of violence” both Continue reading...

The subject matter and style of Hemingway's writing represent the conventional American writing style. Hemmingway wrote a number of stories that included the common themes of as his men and women characters face death and different emotional turmoil. His characters are vulnerable, but they are not defined by this vulnerability. In his early writings, Hemingway presented himself through his character Nick Adams, a youthful child, who follows his father to an American Indian camp to deliver a baby boy. Similarly, Nick watches two killers who have been hired to kill a boxer. Throughout these stories the readers sees the Continue reading...