Itâs been scientifically proven that feeling securely attached to a living being can reduce a lot of stress and therefore positively affect your breathing rate, blood pressure and oxygen consumption. (Fricchione, 2016). When the owner looks into the eyes of his dog, a hormone called oxytocin, which is released by the pituitary gland that causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor and stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the breasts, and therefore is responsible for the...
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The United Kingdomâs universities are the second most popular choice for higher education in the world for students from overseas. Furthermore, the interesting fact is that 15% of the student population in the United Kingdom, mostly in England are international students (Al-Quhen, KY, 2012). Purpose of this essay is to provide international students perceptions of their educational experiences at English university. University of Central Lancashire is well-known as a very friendly place for international students from all over the world....
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The issue of racism and racialization is an age-old conflict originating from the colonialization era that uses prejudice and discrimination as the justification for differential techniques of othering as inferior (Thobani, 2007). Although racism is perceived to not be predominant today, it is still a modern phenomenon that feeds off of its invisibility by inequalities and racial discriminations being overlooked by the false lens of multiculturalism (Nagra, January 17th, 2020). The film âThe Helpâ takes viewers into the lives of...
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The history of Nigeria is heavily intertwined with British colonization. Ambiguity arises regarding the emergence of this imperialism, in the mid-1900s, and the end of its reign as the dominant authority in Nigeria, in 1960. Lugardâs amalgamation of Lagos and the Northern and Southern Protectorates led to Nigeria as we know it now, a British creation. British imperialism asserted imperial power through law. European law was illustrated as a gift of legal stability and legal coherence which juxtaposed the nativesâ...
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May 1968 saw some of the largest protests in contemporary French history witnessing a month of demonstrations, university buildings being taken over and economic standstill resulting in a snap legislative election. An article published in The Guardian on May 13th highlighted a number of reasons why these protests had broken out such as a lack of lecturers, the expansion of student numbers, authoritarian regulations and the loss of freedom suggesting that âFrance [had] only herself to blameâŠâ for the unrest....
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The book, âUnderstanding and Handling Dog Aggressionâ, is an introduction into canine aggression and its causes. Its author, Barbara Sykes, is a highly experienced dog trainer and registered behaviorist and also one of the UK's top shepherdesses, winning many trials. She has a specialization in Border Collies and has also written books regarding the training and handling of that particular breed. The book has several different elements to its structure. On the one hand it gives details of what aggressive...
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While both âAli: Fear Eats the Soulâ, directed by Rainer Fassbinder, and âDo the Right Thingâ, directed by Spike Lee, criticize the divisive nature of dominant ideology within their respective stories, Fassbinder and Lee use differing cinematic techniques to address these racial hierarchies and tensions between minorities and dominant groups. The two films challenge dominant ideology through telling the story of an interracial couple in Germany in a time when this type of relation was not accepted, and the story...
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Introduction: The Unsung Heroes of NASA The title of the movie is âHidden Figuresâ. The film was written by Theodore Melfi and Allison Schroeder. It is directed by Theodore Melfi, an American screenwriter, film director, and producer. In 2016, he was awarded at Oscarâs where he received a nomination for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie was based on a true story when America stood on the brink of the World War II, they focused on pushing the...
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The Gay Rights Movement - A Historiographical Analysis Homosexuals have been despised for much of history, but only in the latter half of the 20th century and the 21st century have gay people gained greater visibility and acceptance. In the United States, this could happen because of the Gay rights movement that originated in the 1950s. Some historians address the Gay Rights movement in regards to the mainstream perception of gay people. Others address the movement in regards to how...
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The second Punic war, more famously known as the Hannibalic war, was a turning point for Roman rule it was the dawn of the Roman empire. The Punic wars marked the end of a minor, mostly peaceful, democratic, land-based regional power the Roman republic and the beginning of a great, violent, autocratic, sea-based empire that conquered vast parts of the western world and so changed the way people were governed. These wars resulted in the destruction of Carthage and the...
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Introduction to Povertyâs Impact on Education Poverty seems to be one of the issues that hinders learners to complete or further their studies. On the other hand, some are motivated by it to work hard and better their lives. Poverty has more negative effects on the education of learners apart from. It is one of the issues that the government still fails to tackle fairly. By fairly I mean without excluding those who are in rural areas. Even though the...
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Introduction: The Economic Titans - Adam Smith and Karl Marx Only a few people in our history can be credited to have radically transformed the functioning of societies and systems. Among them are Scottish philosopher, Adam Smith and German revolutionary, Karl Marx. In 1776, Smith published his magnum opus entitled âAn Inquiry into the Nature and Cause of the Wealth of Nationsâ. His publication aimed to revolutionise the economy and provide both, the rich and the common man, with a...
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In the Fourth Assessment Report of 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stated that evidence on global warming is undisputable and that it was beginning to impact natural systems. It further noted that cities with increasingly growing populations and energy demands, are both increasingly vulnerable victims as well as culprits of climate change (IPCC, 2007; Bulkeley, 2013). As a result of changing climatic conditions, the IPCC identified North American cities to expect more, longer and higher intensity urban...
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Since the advent of cinema, film studios have not only been interested in live-action performances but animated stories as well. The popularity of Disney Studioâs early feature-length films compelled other major Hollywood studios to open animation divisions to compete. Now, animated films are commonplace in the world of feature films and the evolution of film animations to date has been cutting edge and rapidly changing. With the introduction of computers to the filmmaking arsenal, directors and animators have been able...
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The First World War lasted from July 1914 to November 1918, a war that some historians argue was the fault of Germanyâs Imperial ambitions. Others disagree presenting it as the inevitable fault of strained international relations, some arguing that the countries âslippedâ into the war. This essay will attempt to evaluate the extent and significance of Germanyâs aggressive policies and practice to extend their âruleâ over other territories. Indeed, to asses the significance of German Imperial ambitions in the origins...
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When employing historiophoty as a methodology to analyse the construction of history through images and films, it is evident that the American Civil War is insubstantially represented. This is due to the powerful influence of various directorâs context, motives and personal bias, resulting in antithetical interpretations. Consensus history has constructed the American Civil war in a superficial manner lacking complexity by downplaying the conflict. American political historian, Howard Zinn asserts âLife informs scholarship and scholarship informs life,â implying that it...
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Introduction Renaissance is a name given to a period in history where many changes were witnessed in an otherwise stagnant society. It is a French word which can be construed to mean a new start or a rebirth (Klaus 4). Renaissance means many and diverse changes that happen at a given period and their end result is the change in the prevailing ways of doing things. Historically, the 12th century is taken to mean the time span between the 11th,...
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This essay will explore the origins of both Anime and Animation, how the two differing styles and origins of artform have converged in recent years by looking at the history of Anime through the similarities and/or differences between Eastern and Western styles. Also to seek out the path of Animeâs increasing exposure in Western media due to the success and popularity of streaming, on-demand and new media, why this access to what was once considered a niche form of entertainment...
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Intro about water and it importance for life Water is an indispensable elixir that sustains all forms of life on Earth. Constituting a significant portion of our planet, water is the essence of survival and the foundation of ecosystems. Its importance cannot be overstated. From nourishing organisms to regulating temperatures and facilitating chemical reactions, water serves as a catalyst for life's processes. It is the conduit through which nutrients are transported, supporting the growth of plants and sustaining diverse animal...
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Introduction to Drought in Africa Water shortages are a major threat globally but their impact is more severe in Africa in general and in Sub-Saharan Africa in particular. A recent Southern African Development Community (SADC) report suggests that by mid-2017 four countries will have to declare national drought disasters, namely, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Kingdom of Swaziland, and the Republic of Zimbabwe. Countries in Southern Africa such as the Republic of Mozambique and the Republic...
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Looking up the word âqueerâ in the English dictionary one will find multiple definitions and meanings for the word. The most common one is probably âqueer(adjective) for something odd, strange, unusable or even slightly illâ. However, words and their meanings change over time and in the late nineteenth century âqueerâ got a new definition. It was used as an epithet or slur for homosexual people (especially gay men). In the late 1980s the negative connotation shifted to a more euphemistic...
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Essay Example #1 Most of us know a thing or two about solar energy, its great power and the wonderful benefits that it provides. We also know that itâs free and sustainable. The discovery that the sun is another renewable source that we can utilize to generate our own electricity without leaving any carbon footprint into the atmosphere is such a breakthrough. With everything thatâs happening to our world, the last thing we would want to do is inflict even...
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There is not any more fulfilling portrayal of democracy than Winston Churchill's assertion that it 'is the most noticeably awful type of government aside from every one of those different structures that have been attempted now and again.' Among compliments, underhanded ones are the loveliest, first making a demonstration of withdrawing and afterward, similar to a boomerang, coming back to hand. One can't deny that popularity based electorates every so often reel into sad choices, however Churchill supports us that...
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Over the globe, there are rising issues about the financial, social, and ecological parts of the world including water-emergency and about the basic parts of an absence of access to essential water assets. Related issues are disparities in access to water assets, the privatization of water in the setting of neo-liberal approaches, and a proceeded with protection from the acknowledgment of financial and social rights. The expanding shortage of water has come about in endeavors both universally and locally, specifically...
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Here is the report you requested on how to protect the earth by going green, along with recommendations on how to increase profits and implement strategies in our corporation to protect the earth. The research included secondary research using professional and scholarly journals and primary research using a survey conducted on survey monkey. The environment has received damaged caused by humans throughout the years. With factories and business contributing to global warming we must take action to protect the earth....
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Healthcare disruption âisnât necessarily about startups toppling industry giants but rather a theory about how to make products and services so much more affordable and accessible that they can transform industries and improve the lives of a widening population.â You may want to skim this assignment before choosing a topic. In this assignment, you will be looking at innovations and disruptors that make healthcare more affordable and accessible to improve the lives of people facing specific health issues. In healthcare,...
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A Feminist Modernist Dystopia Feminism began in the mid 1960's as the First Wave of Feminism hit. It is the idea that women should be capable of doing and should be allowed to do anything men can do. Feminists believe that neither sex is naturally superior and stand behind the idea that women are inherently just as powerful and scholarly as men are.The Handmaid's Tale, is set in a dystopian fictional, our protagonist and supposed narrator, Offred tells us about...
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Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr, an Orthodox historian, predominantly holds Russia responsible for the cause of The Cold War. When measuring the causes, he argues that it is vital to highlight Russia's sense of insecurity which led to an aggressive adherence to Leninist ideology and a troublesome view of world order that involved sharp contradictions. The Russian leaders stubbornly held the sphere of influence view, in which each great power would be assured by the other powers of an acknowledged predominance...
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Policy briefs are an essential tool utilized by policymakers to consolidate and condense vast amounts of information into an easily digestible form such that lawmakers may learn more about the issues on which they are legislating prior to drafting legislation and/or voting. As such, it is important to note that this policy brief is less a brief and more an overview of the history, formulation, implementation, and performance of a specific policy (the Endangered Species Act) that has already been...
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Air pollution is known to have detrimental effects on human health, contributing to an estimated 3.4 million premature mortalities globally in 2010. By looking at both different types of air pollution (PM2.5, ozone, etc.) and pollutant sources (road transportation, agriculture, household energy, shipping, etc.) it is possible to produce a global picture of air pollution distribution and how to most effectively reduce the impact on human health. This paper will look specifically at the road transportation source sector, discussing the...
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