Gentrification, also known as Chelseafication, is defined as the upgrading of older properties to higher-income housing and where dwellings are modernised which causes it to have a higher value. Gentrification has both positive and negative impacts on the current and future inhabitants of a suburbs. This ranges from social to economic impact. Positive impact of gentrification Economically, as wealthier people move into a previously poor neighborhood, the median area income increases. This increases cash flows for local businesses and makes...
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Regardless if the world is flat or if it is not, we still have an unprecedented situation to deal with. The worldâs economy is being enlarged, or as Thomas Friedman explains, becoming tinier. At this very moment, a fifteen-year-old child in Spain can look at the exact same content as a college professor at Harvard. With this occurring all around the world with even more extreme examples, the question arises, is this good for our world, or can it be...
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What are natural disasters? Natural disasters are catastrophic events that cause great damage or loss of life. Natural disasters consist of hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, etc. But, what causes these natural disasters? Natural disasters are usually the effect of bad weather. In recent years, temperature levels have increased to new records. These temperature increases are a result of climate change. (Dunbar) What is the difference between weather and climate and what does it have to do with climate change? Most people...
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He argued for direct involvement in his work the Social contract displaying that âto be represented is to give upâ. Direct democracy makes frequent use of referendums where citizens are asked directly instead of matters being discussed through elected MPâs. Nonetheless, this system isnât flawless. It requires the affair to be simple, at the same time as binary. As soon as the issue becomes complicated it loses its authority to serve its purpose since it only allows space for a...
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George Washington and James Monroe both believed that our country should not become involved in foreign affairs during our early years of independence. Any international conflict could bring about war and since America was newly founded, George Washington and James Monroe, knew that if America was brought into war they would surely be destroyed. Before America got involved with other countries affairs their nation needs to be able to protect themselves first. George Washington and James Monroe knew that to...
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Pooh Bear, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga and Roo are all lovable characters most of us know well from our childhoods. What many people donât know is that the adorable books are based on author A. A. Milneâs real son Christopher Robin and his stuffed animals. While the trailer of the new film Goodbye Christopher Robin teases a warm and cuddly film, it actually tells the true story of a little boy who felt betrayed by those who should have loved...
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In your room, in your home, on the street you live in, and in your workplace, it's everywhere. Since the discovery of plastics in the early twentieth century, and has penetrated in all aspects of life in an unreasonable way, it was able to replace the natural raw materials, which were used widely in successive centuries, which began to drain heavily, whether wood, rocks or metals, was A person must provide a suitable alternative that meets his needs, while at...
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Every government has a system in place to effectively chose a leader. This system for the United States is described as the Electoral College. Composed by the Founding Fathers, the process provides a modus operandi of election. The Electoral College allows smaller states to have a say and was created to prevent political manipulation. It has been the electoral system for the United States for over 200 years. In 1787, towards the end of the Constitutional Convention, the electoral college...
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When I was in Grade 6, my teacher decided to embark on a classics reading campaign, and'White Fang was one of the choices on offer. Being your typical twelve-year-old, I gravitated straight towards the book with the dog on the cover, but was asked instead to read (a heavily abridged edition of) The Count of Monte Christo. Its only now, a good twelve or so years later (no giggling at that or so, please), that Ive finally got around to...
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William Shakespeare once said, âIf music be the food of love, play on. âAll my life, music has always been an integral part of my development. The piano, guitar, bass, and specifically vocal performance have all contributed to my deep, emotional connection for music. Listening to and playing music has made me a happier, healthier and more productive person. It brings me hope, power, and puts me in more control of my life. It feeds and enhances my soul, filling...
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It should already be a red flag that there is a well-known term in the fashion/consumer industry called âfast fashionâ. Similar to the concepts found in the fast food industry (and literally McDonaldâs), fast fashion is there to keep up with the demand of American consumers and their ever changing tastes. As for efficiency, defined as âthe minimization of time as the optimal method for accomplishing a taskâ, in fast fashion, many of the clothing articles and accessories are being...
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Reading about Aristotle and Plato has been very intellectually stimulating. Their views on what makes a person a citizen differ a lot but I believe that they are two sides of the same coin or two extremes on a spectrum. If I had to put the two on a political spectrum, I would put Plato on the left and Aristotle on the right. Plato was a lot more progressive and modern in his writings about Socrates, especially when he talks...
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China is one place that has never surprised the world, not when it achieves something great or even when it does something the world should naturally think crazy. However, from April 15 to June 4 1989, it managed to shock the world when it carried out what would be known as the infamous Tiananmen Square Massacre. The massacre which mostly had students and young people as the victims saw the Chinese government kill thousands who have gathered to protest against...
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Climate change is a growing problem that affects thousands of lives through the form of high temperatures which further results in record heat waves, droughts, rising sea levels, greater intensity of storms, wildfires, and floods. Although Climate change is not the direct cause of hurricanes, the destruction caused by hurricane harvey was intensified by high atmospheric carbon dioxide levels which lead to it to drop significantly more rain. Consequently, 70 lives were lost when it hit the Houston Texas in...
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'Global warming isnât a prediction. It is happening', by James Hansen. Based on this quote, global warming does occur and is not just a mere prediction. There have been many cases where various flora and fauna have been greatly reduced because many of their homes have been lost, replaced by many tall buildings and residential buildings. In general, global warming is a reduction in temperature on the surface of the earth because the ozone layer is thinning so that the...
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Preparing for the worst is essential to running a successful food business. Before anyone can open the doors to a new business, it is imperative to reduce the likelihood of a serious accident or a liability lawsuit by conducting a restaurant risk analysis. A comprehensive risk management plan can reduce the likelihood of these risks because every business endeavor comes with some element of risk. Thus, the ability to manage these risks, will not only affect the companyâs profitability, but...
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For four days it rained non-stop. The ram was not very heavy but it kept on coming without letting up. Our neighbours and we were all worried about the possibility of a floodâthe levels of the nearby river had been rising steadily. The next day the river overflowed its banks and the water spread out covering the entire area cm which houses stood. To make-matters worse, debris were caught on the bridge thus impeding the flow of the river. This...
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The sacrifices begin at the instant when those two pink lines show up, and many times ever sooner. As a saying goes âpregnancy is a beautiful time in a womanâs life, but it can also be one of the most stressful and tough one, despite how much she may love it.â Pregnancy causes many changes in the physiology of the female patient. These alterations are sometimes subtle but can lead to disastrous complications if proper precautions are not taken during...
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In the Renaissance period, gender roles were one where men and women were assigned specific roles to which society portrays their standards and requirements. The value, social expectations, and personal status differed greatly between the genders. Men were the ruling voice over everyone else. Women had no control over their role in society, and their public reputation was dishonorable and a disgrace. At times, Shakespeare reflects and supports the Renaissance stereotypes of women and men and their roles in society....
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Imagine a wild animal, for example an elephant. It has all the freedom in the world. Suddenly, the elephant is trapped and taken away from its family. It is put in a small crate, unable to move, starving, and alone for what seems like years. When the elephant is finally let out, all it can see are cage bars and children looking at the elephant as if it were wallpaper. There are over 2,000 zoos, just in America. The animals...
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Corrie Ten Boomâs astounding life story; âThe Hiding placeâ is an incredible story about her and her sister Betsie, being sent to concentration camps for hiding Jews in WWII. Despite enduring so much pain throughout this adventure, Corrie and her sister continuously worshipped God. Every day these two sisters had to convince each other, and themselves, that all this suffering would soon end, and they would soon be free from the âhellâ, or the concentration camp that they had been...
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Introduction Mount Merapi, located on the island of Java in Indonesia, is renowned as one of the most active volcanoes in the world. With eruptions occurring at least once every decade, it is a significant geological feature that commands both fear and respect. The volcano's name translates to "Mountain of Fire," a fitting description given its frequent activity and the fiery nature of its eruptions. Merapi's stratovolcano structure, characterized by steep profiles and periodic explosive eruptions, poses a constant threat...
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Water is an absolutely essential resource for us. This is not surprising considering the fact that more than sixty percent of our bodies are made up of water. In fact, water is more than a mere resource; it is life. Without water, there would be no life on this planet. Even today, if we are deprived of water, we would die out very quickly. Electricity doesnât hold the same importance as water in the overall scheme of things; we would...
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Without a doubt, the United States of America has, throughout recent world history, been considered to be one of, if not the biggest, superpowers and fiercest fighting forces in the world often using âmilitary power as a means of political influenceâ. With this being said, a highly relevant question is how did a superpower lose a conflict to militarily weaker force in Vietnam, and how did this failure affect its ability to assert political influence through militarised means? The aim...
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Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of information management, the sustainability of knowledge organisation systems (KOS) has emerged as a pivotal concern. Knowledge organisation encompasses the methodologies and practices employed to classify, store, retrieve, and disseminate information within various domains. As the volume of data grows exponentially, the sustainability of such systems becomes critical to ensure they remain functional, relevant, and adaptable over time. This essay examines the multifaceted dimensions of knowledge organisation sustainability, including technological advancements, economic considerations, and...
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Not every day does a person get lucky enough to come across a tad of literary work that comprises of limited words but leave a lasting effect on the readers. Such texts are successful not only in catching the attention of the readers but also in moving their hearts. These kinds of texts are an outcome of several literary techniques that make these texts stand out and touch the hearts and minds of the people. âDear Dads: Save Your Sonsâ...
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âWhen I was Puerto Ricanâ by Esmeralda Santiago is an autobiography that shows how Negi goes through many changes based on the challenges she endures by moving to new areas where society is different. Whether Negi was living in the Santurce, Macun, or Brooklyn, Santiago uses themes like identity, coming of age, and family throughout the memoir to show her development through her day-to-day problems. Throughout the memoir, identity was something that Negi has always questioned. She often tried to...
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What makes a just society? This question has been subject to scholarly and political debate for millennia and, in many regards, still is. However, in a contemporary and liberal context, the concept of justice includes â relatively uncontroversial â at least a foundation of representative democracy, the rule of law and principles such as equality, accountability, and non-arbitrariness. These principles are embedded in democratic constitutions across the world and in a plethora of international law treaties obliging sovereign states to...
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The lives of two great historical men, Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln, have many unique differences and similarities. The similarities between the two are compared by their lives history. Both individuals were once leaders in the past who shared a large amount of power in their countries, with people still looking up to them in todayâs society. There is the background of Julius Caesar, Abraham Lincoln, then we will look at the the two backgrounds comparatively. The birth of Julius...
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This chapter explains the background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, research hypotheses, scope of the study, limitations of the study and definitions used in the study. Malawi and Bader (2010) pointed out that investment is considered to be an important factor in economic growth. One of the prospective determinants of the investment level is the interest rate. Adeshina (2017) stated that investment is the current commitment of specific...
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