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The paper discusses the findings of this study where calming music and hand massage was used with agitated elderly. The paper discusses how these experimental interventions using calming music and hand massage reduced agitation more than no intervention, the benefit of the intervention was sustained for up to one hour, the increased benefit over time of the intervention was similar for each group and, when different types of agitated behaviors were examined separately, none of the interventions significantly reduced physical aggressive behaviors, however, physically nonagressive behaviors decreased.

Tags:nursing, study, critique

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This paper explains that "Tantra Shastra" is the source of Tantra Vidya and it is said to be the most efficacious means of Akhilapurushartha in the present Kali Yuga. The paper delineates the meanind of Manah (Mind) in "Tantra Shastra" and explains that the three functional, instrument - field and power mode approaches of "Tantra Shastra" help an upasaka-jijnasu to master the inner instrument of life experiences. The paper concludes that the secret strength of Indian culture lies in the intergenerational transfer of the methods of mastering the mind. "Tantra Shastra" does have the effective upayas to calm and tame the mind.

Table of Contents:
Abstract of the Paper
Conclusion
Introduction
Manah in Tantra Shastra
The Dimensions of Manah
The Vertical Dimensions of the Manah
The Necessity of Calming the Manah
Mind Calming Methods in Tantra Shastra
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Years of systematic exposure to verbal teaching of Prasthana Traya Bhashyas and sincere, serious and devoted arthanusandhanam for long hours proved to be insufficient and inadequate because of the missing links between the words and experiences. The discipline of upasanas based on Tantra Shastra has been the saving grace for the author of this paper. The upayas to overcome the problem of missing links revealed by the Guru-Shishya-Shastra-Sampradaya-Parampara of Tantra Vidya have made it clear that an akritopasti (one who has not fulfilled the requirements of upasana) cannot attain chittavishranti (repose of the mind) and jivanmukti (living in liberation)."

Tags:manah upayas, tantra vidya, experience prakriyas

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This study is an attempt to research the effect that music has on student learning and behavior. The paper uses the existing body of knowledge and practical observation to find out if the use of music in learning situations, used both as a supplement to interdisciplinary studies and as a "background" can help students improve their learning and retention, provide a calming tone to the environment to set the tone for learning, as well as make learning and taking part in the institutional social experience more enjoyable for students. In other words, does the purposeful introduction of music into the classroom and institutional environment have a noticeably positive effect on the aforementioned three areas of the learning curriculum?

Tags:music, ADD, ADHA, Mozart, behavior

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The paper discusses Anton Huizenga's phrase "the failure of imagination" during the era known as the Middle Ages. The paper relates that the philosophers that existed were secular, whether Christian, Jewish or Islamic, and the emphasis was on survival and the beginning of industrialization.

From the Paper
"There are many historians who still refer to the Middle Ages as the Dark Ages because there was little or no enlightenment in most of the Western world. Perhaps the best summation is this description of this period of history: "The failure of Imagination" (Huizenga 249). While the Church remained a sturdy beacon of symbolism- in the sense that it resorted to almost occult powers to keep the faithful in line, these centuries did not produce any serious lasting concepts as did the later periods, beginning with the Renaissance. The merger of philosophical thought and imagination is part of the..."

Tags:imagination, classical philosophy, christianity

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This paper stems from viewing two pieces of art: Arthur G. Dove's "Gale" and Marsden Hartley's "Landscape, Vence" and then presents them in a comparison/contrast. Points of discussion include colors used, emotions expressed, style of painting, etc.

From the Paper
"Dove painted Gale in 1932, during a period of art known as the Expressionist period. Expressionism describes a style of art that enfolds its viewers and causes them to feel as though they are a part of the painting instead of an uninvolved onlooker. As Dove's painting demonstrates, all senses are utilized when viewing an Expressionist painting. The purpose of the Expressionist artist is not so much to paint a realistic portrait, but one that is representative of all senses experienced in the scene depicted."

Tags:1930s, arthur, dove, artists, comparison, contrast, expressionism, gale, landscape, vence, marsden, hartley, paintings

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In an era of higher educational standards and increased testing, principals and school superintendents have focused intently on which courses and curriculum plans will raise achievement. How to wake a daydreaming boy, calm a fretful girl or stifle outbursts of adolescent anger are treated as baby-sitting problems, too trivial to spend much time on. Rarely do teacher training programs look at different approaches to classroom management, and the few experts in the field are virtually unknown. Yet every year, educators say, many bright and potentially effective young teachers quit in despair because they cannot get their classrooms under control. As teacher shortages grow, the loss of these promising newcomers worries many educators and leads them to wonder whether more can be done. Classroom management is more of a challenge today than at any other time in our history.

From the Paper
Discipline in the Classroom Summary: This is a 9 page paper on discipline in the classroom applying John Dewey's theory of education. 1) Discipline in the classroom In an era of higher educational standards and increased testing, principals and school superintendents have focused intently on which courses and curriculum plans will raise achievement. How to wake a daydreaming boy, calm a fretful girl or stifle outbursts of adolescent anger are treated as baby-sitting problems, too trivial to spend much time on. Rarely do teacher training programs look at different approaches to

Tags:classroom, family, theory

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This paper analyzes two economics-related articles from the mainstream United States media from September to November 2006 - "Chairman Seeks Inflation Targets to Calm Markets" by Kevin Hall and "How Much is too Much? Fed Looks for its Comfort Zone in the Debate over Inflation" by Nell Henderson. The paper analyzes the complex dilemmas facing policymakers and economists in dealing with economic issues, such as inflation.

From the Paper
"This view of problems with indices measuring inflation is not unique to the United States, for Canadian policymakers have grappled with similar problems in effectively obtaining measures of inflation according to the various indices - such as the Consumer Price Index - that are used in Canada (Mankiw and Scarth 2005). Given these problems with measuring the rate of inflation accurately, we can understand why some of the commentators in Hall's article express unease about fixing a target rate and imposing changes in monetary policy that may actually - if inadvertently - lead to disinflation."

Tags:policy, economists, macroeconomics, disinflation

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This paper explains the biographical and historical context of the works of British literature poet, William Wordsworth. It focuses on his sonnet, "It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free." The paper presents many examples from the text of the sonnet to explain its themes and style. The paper also presents the writer's interpretation of the sonnet.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Biographical Context
Historical Context
Own Interpretation

From the Paper
"In William Wordsworth's sonnet, "It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free", he reminisces about the time when he and his illegitimate child walk on the beaches of Calais. In 1792, Wordsworth had gone to Orleans, France to improve his French speaking skills to become a tutor (Davies 51). In the process, he had an affair with his French teacher, Annette Vallon, and had conceived a child. However, he had to travel back to his birthplace in England to get money, but promised Annette that he would return to her and the baby. He left someone with legal powers to register the birth, and his name was entered on the baptismal certificate as the father. Annette's child, a girl, Caroline, was born on December 15, 1792 (Davies 54). In 1802, when England and France were on good terms, he and his sister, Dorothy, traveled to Calais, a region that borders the Atlantic Ocean, to meet up with his lover and daughter. Caroline would romp and play on the beach as her mother and father would go on endless walks along the beach shores of Calais. "It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free" was one of the many sonnets that he wrote while he was in Calais, many of which were influenced by his daughter and the scenario (Davies 141). Also, Wordsworth came under the joint imperative of English Protestantism which urged him to humanize his imagination, and so to abandon the older mythical and cosmological imaginings (Hartman 75). In "It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free", Wordsworth's embracing of religion, as well as his self-conscious writing are shown when he uses several allusions, personification and repetition, thus, illustrating a moment in time with the daughter that he never coexisted with."

Tags:romantic, style, context

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This paper conducts a detailed analysis of the film "Dead Calm" (1988), paying particular attention to the scene that is viewed by many sources as a depiction of rape. Using psychoanalytical film theory and feminist film reading techniques, it breaks down and analyses key scenes in order to uncover the balance of power between the primary characters. Castration theory is used to support the gender based reading, as is the ideas of anima and animus, used here to support the balancing of masculinity and femininity as a tool for victory. It also looks at similarities between the film and biblical mythology including a character comparison with Adam, Eve and Satan, and similarities between the film's diegesis and the Garden of Eden and Hell.

Outline
Illustrations list
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter One: Literary Review
Chapter Two: Battle of the Sexes
Chapter Three: Delving Beneath the Waters of Eden
Chapter Four: Hero's Journey and Hidden Agendas
Conclusion
Reference List
Bibliography

From the Paper
"After a failed attempt to leap onto the Saracen from a rowing boat, which results in John being injured by the propeller, John is metaphorically left castrated, de-masculinised, bleeding and stranded on a sinking ship. He is no longer the naval captain and master of the feminine sea, but now a possible victim of it. He remains a strong and competent character and is immediately active in attempting to regain power of the Orpheus which has been crippled by water. He remains a symbol of manhood, almost becoming a male action hero, at times appearing bare-chested while fixing the engine, displaying his bronzed and glistening torso."

Tags:christian, feminine, feminist, gender, hero, kidman, mythology, psychoalytical, sexual, vogler, zane

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This paper explains that office design, which evolved post WWII and was influenced by the Burolandschaft movement in Germany, has changed drastically with the advent of personal computer systems, creating the need for more desk space lighting to reduce the glare on computer screens. The author points out that office design theory recommends color schemes combining blues and creams, which gives the office a calming, airy affect and creates an environment that is appealing to customers and is comfortable and calming to employees. The paper reports the results of an employee survey revealed that the employees were dissatisfied with their work environment and wanted the office to be renovated because the appearance of the office was unprofessional, the office furniture was uncomfortable, the color scheme not satisfying and the kitchen area was unacceptable. Tables, graphs. Questionnaire included.

Table of Contents
Review of Project Purpose
Major Findings
Recommendation for Implementation
Introduction
Problem Identification
Literature Review
Historical Changes in Office Design
The Importance of Ergonomics in Office Design
The impact of lighting
Impression Management
The Impact of Office Design on Productivity
Color Schemes and Gender
Gender and the Meaning of Color in Interior Environments
Livability Factor
Organization Factors
Symptomatic Factors
Data Collection/Analysis
Survey on Vartest Office Appearance

From the Paper
"As a result of the information provided by the literature review, we can make several recommendations concerning the renovation of the Vartest Laboratory Office. First, management must recognize that the way that the office looks leaves an impression on customers and employees. If the office looks unprofessional, it will not attract the ideal customers. In addition, an office that is poorly designed will cause employees to question whether they are valued by the company. In addition, the company must make a concerted effort to understand that the workplace is a social environment and people's behavior will coincide with the design of that environment."

Tags:burolandschaft, computers, lighting, gender, impression