Strategy/Recommendations Get more funding flowing at the grassroots level to increase participation rates for volleyball. This will increase access to the sport through increasing facilities, and availability of coaches and clubs for those that may never have considered volleyball before. Maybe a touring team could be established for a set period to travel to some of the more remote locations in Australia to increase awareness and run coaching and trial sessions to increase awareness and interest. An increase in funding...
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When Pi was thrown into the Pacific Ocean on the lifeboat with only a limited stock of food and other resources after the ship capsized, he had to make a plan to survive the uncertain and indeterminate period in the harsh seas; âwhen your own life is threatened, your sense of empathy is blunted by a terrible, selfish hunger for survivalâ (Martel 120). Pi instinctively understands that he canât use all of his energy worrying about the zebra, who is...
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The abolitionist movement was not an abject failure to a limited extent due to the lack of organization and unity within the movement meant aims, methods, and goals were never fully decided. Despite this, the limited organization did mean that the movement was âheardâ. As historian Hugh Tulloch states: ââŠAll these were practical activities outside the private pursuit of Garrisonian perfectionism. The historian's response to the abolitionist movement was to be shaped, then, not primarily by judging the movement's ends,...
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Zora Neale Hurston was a well-known and admired writer and anthropologist. Hurstonâs novels, short stories, and plays oftentimes depicted African American life in the South. Hurston influenced many writers, forever cementing her place in history as one of the leading female writers of the 20th century. Zora Neale Hurston was born in Notasulga, Alabama on January 15, 1891. Throughout her life, Hurston dedicated herself to promoting and studying black culture. She traveled to both Haiti and Jamaica to study the...
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Jane Austen was an English novelist at the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century. She wrote famous novels like Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Pride and Prejudice (1813 ). This extract is the beginning of chapter one ( volume 1) from the novel Emma written by Jane Austen and published anonymously in December 1815. Sir Walter Scott considered this book as heralding a new genre of novel (more realistic). At the time, this book had...
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S.E. Hinton wrote the novel The Outsiders, which is realistic fiction. It shows key events demonstrating the respect Dally deserves. Some might think that Dally doesnât deserve respect for the way he treats people, but he acts this way because he came from a neglectful family and wasnât shown love. One place this is seen is when Johnny and Ponyboy killed Bob and they were on the run. They went to Buck Merrilâs place and found Dally, they explained to...
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Sirens, synonymous with their seductive and tempting voices in Greek mythology, which bewitch men causing their deaths, is one archetype intertextually present in both O Brother Where Art Thou and Homerâs Odyssey which the film is loosely based on. Through strategic employment of diegetic sound, the careful and thought-provoking composition of the mise-e-scene, and numerous camera shots, the archetype is introduced, with the scene being a direct allusion to an important plot twist in Homerâs Odyssey. Apart from the brilliant...
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If I've got a ticket in my hand, I would go to Thailand. I would be there for about two weeks. I would go to Thailand because I want to help improve the treatment of elephants. I would go to Phuket Elephant Sanctuary in Thalang, Thailand. I would also want to go sightseeing like at the Ayutthaya Historical Park and Railay Bay for the peaceful scenery. Another thing I would also visit is the floating market to get a different...
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The use of seatbelts by passengers and drivers while traveling is still a somewhat controversial issue. As for me, I am absolutely convinced that the non-use of seatbelts by these road users should be illegal. First of all, not wearing seatbelts should be prohibited everywhere because wearing a seatbelt reduces the risk of death when in a car crash by 45% and reduces the risk of serious injury by 50%. According to statistics, the death toll worldwide in 2017 from...
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Truth and kindness, bothering people? Yes! It is true. Have you ever seen people who are making videos of someone being beaten? Those people are bothered by the truth and avoid doing kindness. Once Mother Teresa said, and I quote, âIt is a kindly act to assist the fallenâ. This quote tells us that we must do kindness to spread it, even when we are cursed by society. A great example that can be taken is Hazrat Muhammad. He is...
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âTo be negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the timeâ, is a well-known quote by African-American novelist, playwright, and activist, James Baldwin. James Baldwin was a man whose upbringing, consciousness, and talent in writing put him on the path to becoming one of the best writers of the twentieth century. James Baldwin was a pillar of political activism. Ironically, despite the Civil Rights movement being known and led with...
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History repeats itself. While many people tend to disagree with this saying, others, including myself, firmly agree with it. Looking back at past events, whether they were political, economic, cultural, or even religious, it can be seen that very similar situations are happening nowadays, if not identical. These events work in cycles, and in this essay, I will use an example that will vividly elaborate on my point of view. Throughout history, many groups of people have been oppressed for...
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At the right time, a flap of a butterfly wing can create a hurricane. People would oversee the power of the insignificant flap, but the destruction it would cause would leave people shocked. This idea is also represented in the novel 'Everything I Never Told You' by talking about how even the smallest detail can impact the final ending. Celeste Ng sets the setting in Ohio, where a Chinese-American family lives. The community does not see nor treat them as...
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Teenage Pregnancy is one of our greatest troubles no longer fully in our community but moreover in our u. s. itself. Teenage Pregnancy is termed for these ladies who become pregnant at the age of 18 or under. Based on the history of previous discoveries about teenagers being pregnant it shows that more early life is active in sexual interest the reason the variety of pregnancies is increasing inversely with their age. There are many health troubles associated with this...
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Is social networking a benefit to society? Many consider these to be an accurate statement. Social networking means to browse through the internet for general interactions with people. I believe social media is not a benefit to society, because it credits lies and allows them to spread faster than the truth, develops a space for laziness, and makes it easier for bad people to acquire your personal information and use it against you. Social networking enables the spread of lies...
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Since the beginning of television in the 1940s, it has played a major role in marketing, commercials, and most intensivelyâmost controversiallyâ in presidential elections. Since 1960, presidents discussing their political ideology is not a guarantee for presidential victory, rather it is character, demeanor, presentability, and more than determining the verdict. This is all facilitated by media outlets. However, as the media has played a critical role in providing information and exposing corruption, the magnitude of manipulating information, introducing beauty standards,...
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Imagine being a junior in high school, starting your college search, and dreaming about what you want to do and who you want to be, and then you realize you've got it all messed up. Flashback to freshman year of high school, we finally made it. Having no understanding that high school is completely different from middle school, I am still trying to fit in. I wish I could go back in time and tell myself that being popular is...
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The well-known philosopher Euripides once said: âFriends show their love in instances of trouble, no longer in happinessâ. The presence of friends makes our lifestyles worthwhile, but it is actually tough to find a proper friend who will be with us in all the circumstances of life. Friendship is one of the most important and valuable matters in our lives. It measures a suitable person. So, what in reality defines true friendship? Friendship is critical for the successful health of...
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The way social media curves our day-to-day lives is really alarming. Our generation is relying too much on social media platforms, and as a result, we cannot distinguish between what's right and wrong. Social media has made us Americans too gullible, which in turn makes us an easy target for fake news. The use of social media in politics, including Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, has drastically changed how Americans view political parties. I would be lying if I said social...
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It was at school that I first understood an important truth - words matter and quite often they can hurt. This resonated with me because I was a victim that got affected by what others said. You have to be cautious about what you say and think before you speak because what you say could affect someone without you even realizing it. Words can easily slip out of your mouth, especially when you're angry or sad, but the things you...
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It was not that long ago that local farmers produced and sold to the local restaurants in their area but today, due to globalization, there have been major transformations because of urbanization and people no longer living close to where the food is grown. Globalization is the process by which businesses develop international influence and/or start operating on an international scale through ongoing processes where economies, cultures, and societies are being increasingly integrated with aspects of one another (What Is...
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To be able to change the behavior of anyone or anything would be such an amazing experience and would personally benefit me greatly. I would use operant conditioning to change my pet dogâs behavior. He insists on using the bathroom inside after being walked for a long time, he also chews anything he can get his mouth on and he bites at peopleâs ankles like heâs still a puppy. This behavior is quite annoying and if I could change it...
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I took this picture because this was one of the most amazing sunsets I've ever been able to witness. Have you ever noticed that you have that one thing that makes you feel warm inside and for that moment, life is good? For me, that thing is the sunset. The sunset has always been there no matter what, it is my peace and comfort. We all appreciate different things in life, but the sunset makes you value the little things...
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Most people believe that optimism and pessimism are the opposite of each other, but they're really not. They are actually two distinct ways of viewing the same situation. Optimism is often defined as âexpecting the bestâ and is strongly correlated with happiness. Some people think optimism is just a state of mind, or that it can be learned. Others believe that optimism is a personality trait, like introversion or extroversion. And still, others think that optimism canât be learned at...
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Introduction: Do the benefits of space exploration outweigh the risks? Many people believe they do, with the help of space exploration, we can employ the unemployed, boost our economy, and give us somewhere to go if Earth cannot support life any longer. One of the many places in the universe that we could go to is Mars. More Jobs: NASA is constantly looking for programmers, technicians, and builders. According to Google Jobs, there are 56 open different positions that different...
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Integrity is a huge part of being a successful business owner, not just in terms of holding true to your values and principles but also in regard to the day-to-day operation of your company. It isnât only about being honest, itâs about dealing with all aspects of life with a level of honor and honesty that inspires those around you to do the same. If you have integrity, it will show through in everything you do â from how you...
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The authors of these peer-reviewed journals specify their research and procedures on the concept of critical thinking. Brosseau-Liard explains the prefrontal cortex and the involvement critical thinking has on children at a young age. On the other hand, Richardson researches different models to help comprehend all aspects of critical thinking as a whole, he proposes that hermeneutic/dialogical concepts incorporate the thought of collective hypotheses and convey the thought of basic considering. Choosing to talk about the different methods psychologists have...
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Professionalism is a key skill required in individuals in the corporate field. In terms of my university studies, I hope to culture the core skills required of me to be a better professional and pharmacist in the future. Demonstrating and practicing these skills during my higher education will be difficult but rewarding for my future endeavors as a practicing pharmacist. Professionalism has many different definitions that are influenced by the various interpretations, as it is directly affected by individual contexts....
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An individualâs dependence on the use of plastic grows stronger as each year passes, resulting in a massive quantity of detritus being discarded in oceans. Although plastic may be the most versatile material with favorable qualities (mechanical resistance, durability, etc), it has created serious environmental issues that keep snowballing due to its non-biodegradable properties as it takes thousands of years to decompose. With its exponential production and negligence towards recycling and waste management, millions of plastic waste are carried and...
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'Black Lives Matter is a movement that was brought to light around 2013 after a man was acquitted after murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who was African American. Many believed that the trial decision was based on the fact that Martin was Black and this sparked the Black Lives Matter Campaign, highlighting the racial inequality in the USA. Since the beginning of this movement, it has grown internationally and protests are held in the name of this movement after instances where...
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