The 1997 film GATTACA, directed by Andrew Niccol, presents the audience with a very possible near future where humanity can tamper with and manipulate human DNA before a person is even born. While entertaining to watch, GATTACA also addresses some interesting questions about how a person’s genetics could affect one’s class in society, and if humanity should cross lines with genetics to achieve the good of individuals. The film does a good job depicting both the positive and negative applications...
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The greatest football rivalries in generation Growing up on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in a little community with no recreational activities, public parks, or kid-friendly places. There wasn’t any organized event or activities for kid. The only safe places we knew were miles-long beaches with various outdoor sporting activities. The beaches were divided into various sections for respective sports. Sports created unity among people and football was like a breach umbrella that create shade for people. Football was...
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Through increasing globalization, English established itself as the dominant language around the world. People who don’t know English would then be at a disadvantage since they can’t be understood on their own by the majority. This doesn’t mean that monolingual English speakers escape being disadvantaged. I agree up to a point that English monolinguals can get by fine in the United States as they have no trouble being understood in conversation most often, but they miss out on benefits and...
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I never really understood why she would do this other than simply being kind and doing so through random acts of kindness. But now I have realized it wasn’t just to be nice. It was way more than that. It was to show her appreciation for the strenuous work that these people deal with daily and still maintain to have a smile on their faces. As little as a couple of dozen cookies may be, these individuals were so appreciative....
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America’s history started with European settlers colonizing in America. The events that followed shaped American civilization. Settlers brought disease to America. Racism led to violence, inequality, and slavery. The fight for government control turned into wars. Taxation, unfair labor conditions, voting privileges, and property rights led to civil rights movements, riots, and rebellions. This was also the era when women were invisible. They were keepers of the home where they were confined as wives and mothers. They cooked, cleaned, did...
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The quote 'One man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist' is often controversial when it comes to the film ‘V for Vendetta’. Terrorism is the illegitimate use of violence and intimidation, particularly against civilians, in the pursuit of political objectives. On the other hand, a freedom fighter is a person who is involved in a violent fight to attain a political objective, particularly to overthrow their government. The act of terrorism is frequently correlated with fighting for freedom, but in...
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Harike is an indigenous ritual in which people resort in requesting a boon from the God (Selva J. Raj, 2006). They do so by offering the God with something they have like, money, ritual activity, devotion, service, a willingness to undergo pain, in return for assistance from the God (Selva J. Raj, 2006). Harike is entering into the relationship with supernatural power, where promises or obligations are made and hopes that these promises or obligations, once taken on, will result...
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The concept that we conform to other people and what they approve of isn’t a new one. Humans as a whole have a common habit of adopting beliefs and ideas to follow behaviors of mainstream society and use this as a shortcut for decision making and problem solving. Rather than pursue personal desires, people choose to conform to society because it’s often much easier to follow the road others have paved instead of making a new one. However, in order...
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In his novel ‘Shibumi’, author Rodney William Whitaker writes, “Irony is fate's most common figure of speech”. Irony is present in almost every situation imaginable—from the small talk made while waiting in line to the foundation of some of the most well-known, acclaimed pieces of literature in history. Simply put, irony is a contrast between expectation and reality— when what is expected to happen does not. Author Shirley Jackson utilizes this concept multiple times in ‘The Possibility of Evil’, a...
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Introduction The concept of purpose in life has intrigued philosophers, theologians, psychologists, and laypersons for centuries. It is a multifaceted construct that varies significantly across different cultures, religions, and individual experiences. Understanding one's purpose in life is often considered a cornerstone of human fulfillment, impacting both mental health and overall well-being. According to Frankl (2006), purpose can serve as a guiding compass, providing direction and meaning amidst life's inherent challenges and uncertainties. This essay explores the purpose of life, examining...
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The effectiveness of a president is often a metric in which we all determine our country's progress. A successful and well-performing president makes us believe the country will thrive. Effective presidents have a very deliberate and clear pathway for the way they want to guide their nation. They are fulfilled with significant concerns and challenges that help explain their goal in a way to help people understand how things stand and create trust in those agreements. One of the most...
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Humanity is constantly searching for meaning and purpose within their own lives. A meaningful life typically has a clear and positive self-concept, goals that give purpose to life, commitment to relationships, provide the world with some ‘greater good’, and give a sense of hope for the future. Many things can impact an individual's viewpoint of what gives meaning and purpose to their lives, whether through religion, culture or their own personal experiences. So, what gives your life meaning? What makes...
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Genetically modified (GM) food is food whose genetic design has been changed for particular reasons (Ralston, 1) such as being more tolerant or nutritious. GM products were introduced around the world in the 1990s, and the most general examples of them in the USA are corn, cotton and soybeans. For example, in 2012, the rate of GM soybeans was 93 % of all soybeans consumption in the USA ('Consumer Info'). Many scientists researched a genetically modified organism (GMO). Also, GM...
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To accomplish anything in life, everyone needs to be plan and a path to get there. This especially applies to my carrier path. I personally have many goals that I would like to achieve in my lifetime. The three main goals of them are to become a vegetarian cook, own a restaurant and to travel around different countries to expand my business of restaurants as well as to enjoy everything after being successful in my life. I would like to...
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Dairy farming in New Zealand is the intensive production of milk. Milk must go through a process to meet the specific market requirements before it is eventually sold as a dairy product. For farmers to have an optimum yield of milk produced, they will need to ensure their pasture is fertilized. Cows eat grass which is mainly made up of nitrogen and when a cow eats grass, it eats all the nitrogen. Some of the nitrogen stays in the cow...
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Octavia Butler’s ‘Kindred’ traces central protagonist, Dana Franklin’s genealogy by physically ‘returning’ her to her slave past in antebellum Maryland. By deconstructing the body of the female slave Butler uses Dana’s body as the site for historical markings, so that she is literally and symbolically scarred by her ancestral past. As Michel Foucault notes, the purpose of genealogy is “to expose a body totally imprinted by history and the process of history’s destruction of the body”, so by using Dana’s...
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Chocolate has been known for its good taste and also could be enjoyed as a dessert or snack for centuries. There are three main types of chocolate such as white, milk and dark. In each category has provided benefits and different ingredients which is important in a part of health. The researcher at Mintel revealed that “the progressively better understood health benefits of dark chocolate may be increasing its popularity as more consumers are looking for indulgent foods that can...
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Many teens have mental health problems that get noticed by someone near them while many times it goes unnoticed. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens (Klass), making it where teens are more likely to die from a suicide than in a traffic accident, allowing kids to be screened reduces the risk of possible future suicides that could occur. In the United States, seventeen percent of teens had seriously thought and considered suicide with more than fourteen...
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The book I will be reviewing is ‘One Child’, written by Torey Hayden, which is based on a heart touching true story. The author, Torey Hayden, really did an excellent job in showing how a teacher must be willing to do more than just be a teacher. The main topic of the story is about Miss Torey and Sheila that forms an unbreakable, unique, special bond and impact each other for the better. Sheila is a young, bright, 6-year-old girl...
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Have you ever felt the droplets of perspiration on your skin, creeping down your body, almost like the cold fingers of a skeleton, and have been frighted of a slaying gnome or a malevolent ventriloquist? Well, the movie ‘Goosebumps’ will definitely tickle your sweat glands as, R.L. Stine’s best-selling book, turned into a blockbusting movie directed by Rob Letterman, turns skulls through its capitalization on the power of imagination and attention-grabbing horror-comedy motion picture. It seems everyone is captivated into...
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Introduction The 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, directed by Miloš Forman and based on Ken Kesey's 1962 novel, is a seminal work in the realm of cinematic storytelling. The movie, featuring Jack Nicholson in a career-defining role, explores the dynamics of power and control within a mental institution. Through its compelling narrative and powerful performances, the film critiques societal norms and delves into the complexities of mental health care. The story is centered around Randle P. McMurphy,...
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‘Why Liberalism Failed’ provides insight to the beliefs of author Patrick Deneen. Deneen is a political philosophy and constitutional studies professor at Notre Dame, believing that liberalism has failed by succeeding. He believes the contradicting principles have allowed our citizens to take on individualistic beliefs and therefore succeeding in that sense, however this fails to unite the nation and produce an effective, long-term result in American society. Inspired by today’s governmental and societal structure, Deneen wrote this book to call...
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‘Freedom Road’ by Howard Fast is a historical fiction novel based on the Reconstruction era after the American Civil War. This novel emphasizes the racial impact on the African-American society transitioning from slavery to living a civil life. It elaborates on the superiority of racism during the 19th and 20th centuries. The events that occurred in the novel are fiction but they took place during a distinctly important and problematic time period in history. In the novel, Gideon Jackson was...
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Regional breakfast is the most important meal of the day and many products come from the regions. The regional section includes dishes that are specific to certain regions in a particular place, for instance, the India cuisine’s regional breakfast. Set in the subcontinent of Asia, India is a land of diverse cultures and cuisines. No two regions may have the same kind of food. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religion, in particular Hinduism, cultural choices and traditions. Centuries...
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Over the past decade I have lived in four different cities and two different countries. I have had seven different jobs with one company, each assignment lasting approximately one and a half years. Most recently, I experienced a break in my career and a new dimension in life, as I began the MSc program. This paper will reflect on the place the MSc has in my life-career development. It will outline how the MSc acts as a new dimension through...
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Prejudicial behavior is often based on ignorance and fear which leads to significant consequences for marginalized individuals. ‘Jasper Jones’ by Craig Silvey is a bildungsroman about an adolescent boy, Charlie Bucktin, which illustrates the concept that choices are a powerful part of human behavior. The text is a realistic representation of the replete discrimination, conformity and racism of the 1960s in rural Western Australia, allowing the reader to understand how racist societal values lead to the marginalization of those perceived...
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A few days ago, I had an unpleasant experience. But like all situations in life, he left me a precious lesson. Some social networks can form groups where people meet if they have the same taste. In a group of those in favor of a film, the majority of those present mentioned the death of one of the most beloved characters. I started reading the comments on this debate and I discovered that of a girl about 13 years old...
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Organisms that have altered genomes in them are known as transgenics. A transgenic is essentially when an organism has been altered through the injection of another animal’s genes. Transgenics are generated in a laboratory either for commercial or research purposes and are created through the process of recombinant DNA where one gene is taken from organism and put with another to create a new organism. Golden rice is an example of a transgenic organisms and specifically, genetically modified organism (GMO)....
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Introduction Goal setting is a fundamental aspect of personal and professional development, often viewed as a pathway to success. The process involves identifying specific objectives and outlining a structured plan to accomplish them. While the positive effects of goal setting, such as increased motivation and enhanced performance, are well-documented, the negative experiences associated with unmet goals or overly ambitious targets can be equally significant. This essay explores the dual facets of goal setting and achievement, examining both the positive and...
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Throughout Tate Taylor’s ‘The Help’ and Theodore Melfi’s ‘Hidden Figures’, the directors reveal how discrimination encompassed every aspect of social life in the ‘60s, which was still legally enforced in America. This is explored in Taylor’s 2011 film on how white housewives justified the emotional abuse and mistreatment of their black maids by persuading themselves that black individuals are inferior to white people. This is also prevalent in Melfi’s 2017 film which follows three African American women who work for...
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