A narrative essay examining the reasons why, despite many professional accomplishments, the writer decided to return to school at the age of forty four.
Abstract This paper is a narrative essay that discusses why the writer decided to return to school at the age of forty four and how the choice not to finish school in the past has made her what she is today. It discusses the catalyst to the writer's decision and describes the writer's professional life since finishing high school. The paper also discusses why, despite her many accomplishments, she decided to study further.
From the Paper "I hope my decision to return to school at the age of 44, will inspire others who are in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond to follow their dreams no matter what age they may be. As long as a body is living and breathing on this earth, goals and desires can be achieved with hard work and initiative. As I stated, this was not an easy decision for me, but it should not be for anyone, as pursuing a university degree is a serious endeavor and should not be taken lightly. My son has taken his education as seriously as I have and soon both of us will be educational equals. I have always strived to be a role model for him, but in the end, even with my financial success and career flight up the corporate ladder, in a strange twist of fate, he became that role model for me, and I will always be indebted to him for that."
Abstract The author of this paper shows how deciding at the Supreme Court level whether or not someone has had their constitutional rights violated or they are about to have their constitutional rights violated is not as easy as it sometimes appears to be. He examines the many factors that are looked at, which the public never sees because of the limited time and space the media has at its disposal. He shows that there are many arguments that are presented that the public does not hear and that deciding constitutional issues at the United States Supreme Court level is done after many variables and factors are taken into account. The writer uses several well-known examples to illustrate the decision the Supreme Court had to make and talks about how those decisions were made.
From the Paper "The United States Supreme Court follows a very basic pattern when the cases are brought before it. The initial system has to determine if there is enough evidence presented to have the Supreme Court uses its time to determine whether or not the constitutional rights of someone have been violated. The Supreme Court at this point does not have to decide whether or not the constitutional rights have been violated, but only if it appears there is a possibility that has occurred(Lewis, 1989). If so the court agrees to hear the case and the case is set for trial."
Abstract This paper argues that issues other than legal rules often determine how cases are decided. It offers advance arguments to support this thesis. Counter arguments will be considered such as the formalist point of view of Roscoe Pound. However it will be shown that in fact issues such as whether the country is at war, or what race the defendant is, or what best serves the need to protect society are very likely to be more important than the rules in determining how cases are decided.
From the Paper "The American Legal Realism perspective stipulates that issues other than legal rules often determine how cases are decided. This paper will argue that this is true, and will advance arguments to support this thesis. Counter-arguments will be considered, such as the formalist point of view of Roscoe Pound. However, it will be shown that in fact issues such as whether the country is at war, or what race the defendant is, or what best serves the need to protect society, are very likely to be more important than the rules in determining how cases are decided. In other words, pragmatic, ..."
Abstract This paper discusses how FastServe Inc. a $25 million dollar company, decides how to lay off workers to accommodate the company's expansion to the Internet. It includes the criterion set up by FastServe to decide who should be let go and displays the legal implications in a table.
From the Paper "FastServe Inc. is a $25 million dollar company that expanded its operation to the internet to capture generation Y. As a result, two online marketing and distribution channels were formed. These new ventures required 10% of the existing workforce to be moved to the online distribution department. However, the inability to generate the expected revenue caused FastServe to discontinue its online venture. In doing so, the online department will have to be downsized. Some employees will be laid off, while others will relocate within the company. Determining which employees to terminate is a decision that encompasses several legal issues that must be considered."
Abstract This paper discusses the opposition American leaders encountered after the Revolution when they decided to form a central government. The independent states feared that such a government would suppress them and would interfere with their internal affairs. Heated debates and uprisings characterize the period that started with the framing of Articles in 1777 and ended with the final adoption of the United States constitution in 1787.
Abstract This paper is a brief look into the life of a single mother who also works full-time and has decided to go back to school to finish her studies. It explains the life she leads, the choices and sacrifices she has to make, but also the satisfaction she receives.
From the Paper "One night, as I was draining macaroni noodles, my seven-year-old daughter came into the kitchen lugging a thick textbook. Karen hoisted the geometry book on the table, looked at me with solemn brown eyes and asked, "Mom, do you want me to help you with your homework"?
Being a single mother affords you many unexpected moments as a parent. You try to anticipate most of them, such as inevitable questions like "Where do babies come from" or ?Where's daddy.? However, being offered homework help by an intelligent and earnest seven-year-old caught me off guard."
Abstract This paper explains that Joseph Conrad's epic novel, "Nostromo", is a story of intrigue in the pursuit of political and material power as a Latin country, Costaguana, struggles to emerge as a Republic. The author stresses that it is also a story of human interest, particularly through Conrad's vivid portrayals of the Goulds, a husband and wife team overseeing the silver mine that is the principal driving force behind Sulaco's economic development. The paper relates that the character and fate of Mrs. Gould gives the reader much food for thought on the subject of whether human beings are merely the victims of circumstances beyond their control or whether an individual's own character is the ultimate decider of his or her fate.
From the Paper "Charles stopping at nothing to protect the mine's interests disillusions Emilia to the extent that finally she supports Decoud's plans for an independent Sulaco: "It was as if the inspiration of their early years had left her heart to turn into a wall of silver bricks, erected by the silent work of evil spirits, between her and her husband. He seemed to dwell alone within a circumvallation of precious metal, leaving her outside with her school, her hospital".? (II, 6) Once again, the reader sees the destiny that the character of each leads them to, but with a wistful hint of if only decisions had been different. As Emilia asks Charles, ?Ah, if we had left it alone, Charley!? (II, 6)"
This paper discusses, by assailing deontological ethics and virtue ethics and defending utilitarianism, a medical ethics case in which the medical professionals must decide whether or not to perform gender-altering surgery.
Abstract The paper explains that utilitarianism states that the morality of a surgical gender assignment can be derived as an outcome that would be considered either good or bad; the overall morality of the philosophy and procedure would then be determined based on the positive or negative outcome. The author points out that medical ethics does not fall under deontological ethics because the philosophy states that there are absolute right and wrong answers for every case. The paper relates that, in a situation like surgical procedures, the solution to any problem must be derived on a case-by-case basis and, therefore, cannot have one universal truth; doctors do not have the freedom to decide the future of the newborns without statistical proof that their decision will benefit the child.
From the Paper "In this scenario, the surgery for many years was considered as a good alternative to going thorough life deformed. In the case study, it was uncovered that the twin John/Joan, as she aged, was not at all happy with her situation after it was documented in medical journals as a highly successful pro-surgery example. The results of the case study for the twin John/Joan was completely wrong and could even be considered a serious act of malpractice. The twin's brother even said that his medically altered sister was very manly throughout her early years and even suggested that she always wanted to be a garbage man. ?At the age of six or seven, Joan told her brother she wanted to be a garbage man: "Easy job, good pay."? Since the twin John/Joan's case was the basis for surgery in the majority of cases, it also should be the basis to not perform the surgery from this point forward. The utilitarianism moral issue now says the medical community should not perform the surgery in the bulk of the cases and it is also morally wrong to withhold the fact that the surgery was performed."
Abstract This paper examines three military situations: the German air campaign in Malta, the United States air campaign in Vietnam and the British campaign in the Falkland Islands. The paper presents details of each of these military operations and clearly shows that military doctrine is more of a deciding factor in victory than equipment.
Outline
German Air Campaign in Malta
United States Air Campaign in Vietnam
British Campaign in the Falkland Islands
Conclusion
From the Paper "Italy declared war on the allies on June 10, 1940 and the next day saw the first air attacks on Malta. Over the next three years, no month would pass without some type of air attack. On June 12th the RAF responded with attacks on Italy from planes based on the island. With the fall of France in July 1940, Italy assumed a dominant role in the central Mediterranean. The situation for the allies in the western Mediterranean along the shipping lanes between Gibraltar and Malta became particularly tenuous with the loss of Algeria and Tunis. Because of its strategic location as a base for aircraft and naval units, in August the decision was made to reinforce Malta, in what became the first of many reinforcement and resupply efforts. Forces based on Malta were in the perfect position to raid German freighters and air transports heading south to supply Rommel and the Afrika Korps in North Africa. The remainder of 1940 saw continued sparring between the British and Italians over Malta. The German Luftwaffe has yet to arrive."
This creative essay details from the writer's point of view the reasons for deciding after the age of 40 to realize the dream of obtaining a college education and graduate degree.
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Abstract This paper details the daily struggles of a full-time working parent aged 40-something who decides to go back to college to realize the dream of graduating and obtaining a degree. This paper examines the various obstacles standing in the way of the returning student who must juggle work, travel, kids, spouse as well as studies. The writer contends and explains that the benefits of returning to college and obtaining a degree far out-weigh the temporary burdens.
From the Paper "One big change is that my kids will have to become much more self-sufficient! They are already responsible for many of their own chores, like folding their own laundry and packing their own lunches. However, now that my time is even more limited, they are going to have to become much more independent. Part of my enrolling in college was so that I will be more flexible in my career by the time they reach college themselves; I want to be able to pay for things that they need during their college years, like books, car insurance, and food other than Ramen noodles! To do this, I know that I'll need a higher-paying career, and that the best way to move forward is to get a bachelor's degree."
Abstract The paper reports a case study of a real situation in which a nurse decides on her own to continue treating a patient and not to call the doctor as instructed. The paper explains that this could create a difficult situation and also shows a problem with communication in this particular institution. This raises questions about the preceptor program and the lesson to students.
From the Paper "Procedures for medical treatment are set by the doctor and the instructions are meant to be followed. Only extraordinary circumstances should intervene to cause the nurse practitioner to stray from the course set by the doctor. Short of such extraordinary circumstances, the nurse should adhere to the orders of the doctor and should consult with the doctor if a change is to be suggested. In a case such as the one under discussion, though, the nurse has decided on her own not to involve the doctor and to continue the procedure even when that situation reaches a point beyond which she was told specifically what to do,and that was to call the doctor. She is substituting her own view of the needs of the patient for those of the doctor and assuming that his admonition regarding the temperature can safely be ignored."
Abstract This paper discusses the issue of freedom of expression, which has required legal interpretation of our constitutional rights and reexamination of the First Amendment in our courts. The writer notes that there are three types of speech: 1) constitutionally protected speech, 2) speech given intermediate protection and 3) fully protected speech, and cites some Supreme Court cases such as Brandenburg v. Ohio (395 U.S. 444 (1969)) which drew the line where free speech ends and unprotected speech begins. Movies that depict violence have already been shown to incite viewers to illegal acts. Rap and heavy metal music are still afforded protection under the First Amendment, but are now under scrutiny as to whether they merit that protection, and the writer quotes several song lyrics which contain words that spur children and adults to lawless acts. The writer concludes that research shows that courts will decide that any speech directly advocating a particular audience to act upon some illegal activity will not be protected under the First Amendment.
From the Paper "The first instances in our country's history of challenges to the First Amendment came in the year 1798, when we were on the verge of war with France and during the early days of the abolition movement. In fact, colonial America did not particularly cherish the concept of freedom of expression. According to Leonard Levy in Freedom of Speech and Press in Early American History, "The American people did not understand that freedom of thought and expression means equal freedom for the other fellow, especially the one with hated ideas." In this respect, the more things change, the more they stay the same. For even now, most controversy over freedom of speech occurs when people differ over which things are considered worthy of being protected."
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Abstract This paper discusses the various roles of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). It specifically focuses on the FBI witness protection program. The paper discusses some previous cases and then looks at how the FBI decides who is given immunity and protection and whether these decisions are being made properly or even should be made at all.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Witness Protection
The Witness Protection Program
Analysis
From the Paper "Some people in the program itself have also raised complaints, stating that the government has not lived up to its agreement in some way or that the program itself is no longer needed in an era when the formerly powerful mob is no longer powerful: "Omerta, the mob law of silence, is long dead. With so many informants, targeting just one is pointless" (McShane, 2000, p. A1). The criminality of people like Sammy Gravano even while in the program has also been a point of contention, raising the question of how much the program is protecting questionable witnesses and not the public. The public questions the way the FBI and others decide whom to protect when people hear about cases like that of Boston mob hit man Joseph Barboza, who was aided by the FBI in 1971 to get him off of death row in California so he would not recant in a 1965 Massachusetts case that sent four innocent men to prison. He was aided when two FBI agents testified on his behalf. This has been deemed a cover-up that lasted more than thirty years. Two of the men wrongly sentenced died while in prison, while the other two were released after serving more than thirty years. The cover-p was discovered when the files of the two FBI agents who participated "revealed Barboza lied to the jury when he accused the four men of playing roles in the murder of the amateur boxer who offended Mob bosses" (Lawrence 2001, para. 13). Evidence has also been offered to show that Barboza killed several people while in the Witness Protection Program. Barboza himself was killed by a hitman in 1976."
Abstract Breastfeeding is often a choice that mothers make concerning how they want their babies to be fed. Some mothers want to feed their babies with breast milk until they are almost a year old while other mothers believe that breastfeeding a baby is important until they are almost three or four. This is a controversial issue that each mother must decide for herself. A mother should look at the facts about breastfeeding after the second year and make her own decision based on facts and not what others believe is good for the baby. My personal viewpoint is that each mother needs to decide what she wants and not let others put her down. In this paper, I will argue that there is no set age in which to stop breastfeeding because it is an individual decision that must be decided by the mother after considering the pros and cons of breastfeeding after a year or two.
Abstract This paper is an analysis of political legitimacy in the Middle East. It provides theories on various ways in which leaders in the Arab World legitimize their rule, while providing numerous in-depth examples. The paper also discusses leadership succession in the Middle East- specifically, how is leadership succession decided and how should it be decided? The main focus of the paper is how these issues ? political legitimacy and leadership succession ? bring about the political instability commonly found throughout the Middle East.
