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During the late 1940s and 1950s a growing dissatisfaction arose in American society over many issues, from growing greed and hypocrisy to military battles and the battle of the sexes. Much of this dissatisfaction was chronicled by the Beat generation, but it would spill over into mass movements in the 1960s, including both the Civil Rights and the Women's Movement. As Ginsberg (1945, p. 228) writes in the scathing social critique America, "America when will we end the human war? / Go fuck yourself with your atom bomb, / I don't feel good." This sentiment was a growing one in America post-WWII. One of the biggest battles during the 1950s and 1960s would be between the sexes. Traditionally in American society, a woman's place was firmly rooted in the household or domestic sp

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The following presents nephrolithiasis with a description of what this imbalance is and related factors to include cause, risk factors, age, and gender. How systems are affected by this disorder directly or indirectly is noted within a discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the body or specific structures affected. Prevention and treatment for this condition are discussed. Nephrolithiasis Nephrolithiasis refers to calculi in the kidneys or a kidney stone. A kidney stone is a solid mass that consists of tiny crystals. There can be one or more stones in the kidney or ureter at the same time (Hall 1; Nord 1; University of Maryland 1). These stones are typically formed by calcium, uric acid, magnesium ammonium phosphates (or struvite), or cystine (Hall 1). Thus, there can be renal calculi or ureteral calculi (ureterolithiasis), which typically originates in the kidneys and lodges in the ureter, where they might continue to grow. Nephrolithiasis is very common

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The average person might be surprised about how significantly economic, technological, social, and competitive factors influence marketing strategies in the healthcare field. Marketing strategies in the context of health care relate to the types of services that can and will be provided to patients by the health care provider. For the millions of Americans who do not have health insurance, the fact that there is an economic aspect to the healthcare network in this country comes as no surprise. When someone needs medical care, their satisfaction will, at least to some extent, be related to that provider's ability to deliver state-of-the-art services. In turn, the ability to deliver state-of-the-art services is, to a significant extent,

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In my opinion, general economic factors play a role in the success or failure of any organization that provides a service to consumers. This would include organizations providing health care services. Remaining competitive in a service industry is a critical success factor especially in an economy in recession. Even if someone is able to think of medicine as a service industry, it is difficult to know which competitive factors most patients with consider important when selecting their health care provider. Nevertheless, whether the health care provider is a doctor, a medical group, a cli

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Introduction Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is "a chronic, immune-mediated disease that affects the central nervous system," with incidence most common in young adults-approximately 90% of those diagnosed are aged 16 to 60-although MS can appear at any age (Smith & Shapiro 7). Women are more often affected than men ("Definition"). The central nervous system problems that MS causes can result in issues with muscle control, balance, strength, and vision, as well as seemingly non-physiological functions such as feeling and thinking (Erstad). This paper will discuss MS and describe its relative distribution in Canada. MS Description MS destroys myelin, the protective covering of the nerve cells necessary for the brain and spinal cord to communicate with the nerves in the rest of the body (Poore & Rhodes). As MS progresses, it gradually destroys myelin throughout the brain and spinal cord, leaving demyelinated patches called "lesions" that cause mus

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Succession in Family Businesses Introduction The focus of this report is the process of providing for intergenerational succession in family businesses. Specifically, this report presents the findings of a mini literature review on the topic. The primary goal of the mini literature review is to identify factors that have important influences on the success of the intergenerational succession processes in family businesses. Subsequently, the factors that are identified in this report will provide a framework for an assessment of primary data collected from family businesses with respect to the intergenerational succession process. The intergenerational succession process in family businesses is important because of the high rate of attrition among family businesses that initially were successful. Most family businesses are formed by a strong, narrowly focused entrepreneur. A high proportion of these businesses that attained success, however, fail to survive the

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Functionalist, Interactionist, and Conflict Theory Different theories in sociology not only describe the role played by social institutions in society but also how those institutions help socialize individuals in the construction of the social self in society. The three main theories of sociological analysis are the functionalist, the interactionist, and conflict theories. Functionalism views society and its inhabitants as in need of certain products and services. There is a need for a justice system, government, and the means of producing goods and services. Social institutions arise as part of the overall society, where the "different parts contribute positively to the operatio

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Roald Dahl: Lamb to the Slaughter In Roald Dahl's short story "Lamb to the Slaughter," the prolific writer of children's stories preludes his work in such classics as James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by writing about the violent and irrational world of adults. While he would go on to chronicle child characters who can get along despite the seeming insanity of their elders, this early short story demonstrates that the at times comic absurdity of adults would be a preoccupation of Dahl's. In "Lamb to the Slaughter," readers encounter the story of the annoying husband of Mary Maloney, who upon coming home from work tells his wife in a detached tone that he is planning to leave her. While at first the husband seems to be the most absur

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The relationships between and among the concepts of creativity, innovation, invention, and change in the realm of education bring to mind the age-old question, "Which cam first - the chicken or the egg"? In most instances in education, one probably can answer that question by stating, "None of the above". The justification for such a conclusion is that actions related to each of these concepts - creativity, innovation, invention, and change - are motivated most frequently by the recognition of the

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Despite there being a high level of ethics reinforced in the Pasadena California Police Department (PCPD) culture, there are a number of major ethical issues I see for the PCPD. Two of the biggest ethical allegations against the force that have eroded the confidence of many citizens, especially those among the city's significant minority populations, are charges of racism and excessive brutality against minorities. These challenges have polarized the community in the wake of some widely publicized shooting deaths of minority suspects. These ethical challenges imply the need for leaders to take a stronger stand against racism and excessive force by various methods. A conclusion will discuss these methods. The Pasadena California Police Department (PCPD) promotes ethical behavior as the "cornerstone of public trust" and that, for any police department to maintain such trust it must "constantly demonstrate that its partnership with the community will be fair, objecti

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Introduction There has to be some obedience between individuals and between individuals and the state, otherwise marriage could not exist and neither could civil society. Obedience is also good for athletes or students, but it is often detrimental for Pakistani women to be obedient to the state or men. This is because Pakistani women live in such an oppressive and patriarchal society that their academic, professional and life opportunities are greatly stunted if they remain strictly obedient. This analysis will discuss why unconditional obedience can be harmful to women in Pakistan, including the feelings of one Pakistani woman I interviewed. A conclusion will address how Pakistani women might avoid unconditional obedience without undue recrimination. Body The interview I conducted was with a Pakistani exchange student name "Durrah." Durrah told me her name means "Pearl." Durrah told me strict obedience in Pakistan can be harmful because it can make a girl

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Sexuality and gender continue to be a focus of modern discourse on sociology, philosophy and psychology. In Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity, Judith Butler makes some feminist theory claims about sexuality and gender that shows their connection to power in society. Butler makes two primary claims about sexuality and gender. She argues that sex is not located within the body in a way that cannot be changed or altered in any way. She also argues that sexual desire and sexual orientation are also not innate, but are created as social constructions. In this sense, categories like "male" or "female" or "homosexual" or "heterosexual" are not innate qualities of human beings but categories created by culture to lend notions to gender behavior. This analysis will discuss the feminist theories offered by Butler in Gender Trouble, showing how the author believes constructs of gender and sexual orientation are largely fabrications related to social forces. A

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Business continuity planning is based on disaster recovery planning techniques that originally dealt with data processing issues (Business continuity planning..., 2005). Over time, business continuity planning has become as focused on creating effective responses to other types of crises, including those that are caused by natural disasters. Starzee (2008) argues that every business should have a business continuity plan long before a crisis occurs. Prior planning for the kinds of disasters that cannot be avoided such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and tsunamis is necessary if affected businesses are to be able to return to work activities as expeditiously as possible. In this brief report, planning for business continuity in the event of a hurricane is described. In recent years, Gulf Coast and lower Eastern Seaboard states have been literally devastated by hurricanes, leading many different groups to recognize the necessity of creating pre-crisis business continuity p

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An increasing number of violent crimes by minors have focused legislators and the public on where to posit responsibility for such crimes. As the massacre at Columbine High School shows, increasingly law enforcement and the public are targeting parents as responsible for the actions of minors who commit violent crimes. The family of one of the students slain in the massacre sued the parents of the two teenage gunmen for $250 million, accusing them of negligence (Hilliard, 1999, p. 1). The lawsuit names Wayne and Katherine Harris and Thomas and Susan Klebold, whose sons Eric and Dylan killed 12 students and a teacher before taking their own lives. From a diary explaining the massacre plan and bomb-making materials to a sawed-off shotgun barrel on a dresser in Eric Harris' bedroom, Sheriff John Stone claimed, "I think parents

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Public K-12 education in the United States today faces a continuous, dynamic, and at times bewildering barrage of changes that run the gamut from issues of accountability to controversies over sex education. Within this continuum of change and counter-change, issues of academic performance, equity in education, school choice, support for home schooling, the interactions between performance testing and instructional discretion

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The respective philosophies of Plato and Aristotle offer a great deal for contemporary human beings with respect to achieving greater wisdom, insight for living, and happiness in life. This is primarily because a majority of the issues with which the two preoccupy themselves in their philosophies, from justice and law and wisdom and virtue, are concepts that affect our daily lives in contemporary times. This analysis will use a number of concepts and works to reveal the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle and how they help us achieve wisdom, insight for living, and happiness. One aspect central to the philosophies of both Plato and Aristotle is knowledge. In examining and trying to define this concept, they help us achieve wisdom and insight for living in our own lives. Plato's theories of the Divided Line and the Myth of the Cave in the Republic reveal his philosophy of knowledge. In the latter, those in the cave who view the world only through the senses and pa

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Introduction Menopause-the end of a woman's menstruation-is named from the Greek word mens, menaing "monthly," and pausis, meaning "cessation" (Canadian Women's Health Network, 2006). Menopause occurs as a natural part of the aging process in a woman when her ovaries no longer produce high levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone and she can no longer become pregnant (Canadian Women's Health Network, 2006). Although a woman's first menstruation starts on a single day, the changes that lead up to menopause occur gradually over a period of several years, with the average age of occurrence being 52 and the age range being between 42 and 56 (Canadian Women's Health Network, 2006). The standard gauge indicating that a woman has begun menopause is that she has not experienced a period for a full year (Canadian Women's Health Network, 2006). Menopause has been viewed from different perspectives down through the centuries. In the 19th century, Victorian p

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The pest control industry is enjoying an economic upswing (Pest control industry continues..., 2005). The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) sponsored research which revealed that 24 percent of all Americans believe that the risks associated with pest infestations have increased over the past few years, 44 percent of Americans see an increased need for professional pest control services, and 72 percent believe that professional pest control services are more effective than do it yourself products (Pest control industry continues..., 2005). The pest control industry was a $6.5 billion industry in the United States in 2005, thus demonstrating its significance and underscoring the need for players in the sector to have business continuity plans in place in the event of a natural or manmade disaster which disrupts business activities or places new strains on limited resources. Like any other industry, the pest control industry depends on technology for many different funct

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The "Other" The "Other" is a concept that refers to an individual who is different from the self or not the same. In this sense, the "Other" is different. Women have often been the "Other" in society, particularly in the media where representations often objectify them and position them as objects for the gratification of the non-Other male. The Other has often been used to exclude o

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When I first read the e-mail about the hiring freeze, it reminded me of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. There are many Willys seeking to work at the university whose aspirations for themselves and their families will not be met because of this hiring freeze, I thought. My knee-jerk reaction was to conclude that it is a sad world we live in, especially during these sub-prime market times, and people are ineluctably let down by their f

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From a review of the times during which Tibor Kalman lived, it is readily apparent that many of the influences for his graphic designs stemmed from the historical context of his era. In Tibor Kalman: Design and Undesign, Liz Farrelly provides an account of the Hungarian artist's personal statement. A dissection of this statement via three quotes from it is useful in showing how the different contexts of Kalman's life experiences might have influenced his point of view as a designer. Kalman's early life was filled with political, military, and social unrest. Yet he maintains he was "Lucky to be born in 1949. I got to live in and remember a real live Communist country until I was seven. I got to escape in the middle of the night" (Farrelly 8). Kalman maintains

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Neighborhood Watch is one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing together the combined resources of citizens, communities, and police to deter crime and make communities and their residents safer (National Crime Prevention Council, 2009). Sponsored by the National Sheriffs' Association and local law enforcement departments across the country, Neighborhood Watch (NW) efforts have been in place since the 1960s; they are widely recognized as a cost-effective and efficient strategy for reducing crime, creating positive relationships between the public and law enforcement, and sending a message to would-be offenders that crime will not be tolerated (Bennett, Holloway, & Farrin

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My professional development has included learning to collaborate with a team to develop and deliver presentations and engaging in team-based problem solving. The advantage of a team-based presentation is that "different personalities complement each other with different faces, voices and styles" (Hanke, 1998, p. 1). Thus, a team can do better together than any one of its members can do alone. Presentation skills for just one individual involve presenting the information in a clear, easy-to-understand manner in small bytes of data that viewers can easily digest and doing so in a way that captures and holds interest throughout the presentation. In a team, there are additional factors to consider. If multiple people will be delivering the presentation, there needs to be effective transition from one to the next, and a sense of continuity throughout in spite of different team member personalities and delivery styles. In addition, there must be attention to the propo

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Dental Literature Review The following presents a review of two articles related to dental care for special needs patients. A synopsis of the information is presented with a summary of information, relevance to the course (special needs dentistry), and an evaluation of the validly of the articles. The first article, "Risks of General Anesthesia for the Special Needs Dental Patient" by Messieha (2009) presented findings from the literature about the risk of dental rehabilitation with general anesthesia in patients with special needs, identifying the risks and benefits and how to assess these factors. The author began with an introduction to the topic, noting the safety of using general anesthesia for dental treatment as well as the risks associated with its use. The special needs patient population presents with more risk than other patients. Messieha listed factors that increase this risk and these, including advanced age, unstable systemic disease, physical limi

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During my first year of studies in business management, my personal and professional development grew even beyond my expectations. Not only did I learn the fundamental principles and practice of accounting and management, I also learned about essential management topics such as leadership, marketing, and how information technology impacts management. Leadership, in particular, was a valuable study. Although management requires excellent leadership, many schools do not address leadership except at a cursory level. In my program, we learned about the characteristics of a leader, how a leader impacts those around him, and the importance of casting vision for those who must follow. Instead of just learning how to balance books and make out work schedules, I learned how to mobilize teams, inspire and motivate people, and engage in team building. These are all vital to effective management, just as the mechanics of management are. A particular emphasis was on divers

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