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The paper discusses transitionally practical ways to help cure the world of global warming. The paper asserts that the use of hybrid vehicles that run on electrical engines (in tandem with fossil fuels) is a good transition to help stave off carbon dioxide emissions, and the use of a reasonable government policy to help fund industry to change their poor emissions records must be taken seriously.

Tags:climate, change, study

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This paper looks at four areas of bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. First, it identifies what bipolar actually is. Next, it explores the different subcategories of bipolar: bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorder. The paper focuses on treatment of the disorder, as well as how to cope if an individual or family member suffers from bipolar disorder.

From the Paper
"Five years ago, my close friend Vanessa was diagnosed with a mental disorder. The illness, bipolar has wreaked havoc on the lives of Vanessa's friends, family and Vanessa herself. Even today, she continuously struggles to gain control of her illness. For centuries, people have dealt with mental disorders. These illnesses have affected their jobs, families, relationships and daily living. Afflicted individuals have been ousted by "normal" society due to ignorance. The purpose of this paper is to educate those "normal" people, by identifying and explaining bipolar, treatment, and ways to cope with this disorder."

Tags:cyclothymic, depression, manic, mood, swings, happy, energetic, irritability, anger

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"Sex in America: A Definitive Survey is the popular, briefer book version of a comprehensive and authoritative study of sexual practices in the United States. In 1992, the staff of the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago conducted 90-minute face to face interviews and follow up questionnaires with 3,432 people aged 18 to 59 who were randomly selected. Sex in America, published in 1994, presents the major conclusions of the larger study. The book holds that Americans are more monogamous, more satisfied with their sex lives, and less sexually active than was generally believed. The authors' conclusions go against the grain of general thinking regarding American sexual behavior and contradicts the conclusions of previous reports. This paper will focus on chapters one through eight, and 13 to discuss what questions and issues.."

Tags:BOOK, REVIEWS, GENDER, SEXUALITY

Abstract
This paper reviews many prominent personality theories:

William James, Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, Abraham Maslow, Alfred Adler, Margaret Mahler, Otto Kernberg, Buddhists, Carl Rogers, Heinz Kohut, Erik Erikson, Karen Horney, Albert Bandura and Rollo May. The author believes that these theories are broad and simply defined, but there is not yet a collective theory of personality that can be applied to everyone.

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"William James believed in the psychology of the consciousness. James understood, unlike many of his predecessors, that consciousness is selective. ... Sigmund Freud felt consciousness was anything that a person is aware of at a particular time. Alternatively, John B. Watson believed that the consciousness does not exist and all human behavior is conditioned. Overall, this writer feels that the consciousness does exist as a personality construct and is, therefore, difficult to define. Consciousness should be seen as a state of being, a factor of living and experiencing life. A person making a conscious decision has made that decision based on the knowledge presented and using the processing that is unique to that particular personality."

Tags:existentialism, consciousness, behavior, self, humanistic

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The paper explains that according to Cohen, the purpose of a conceptual definition is 'to formulate sharp definitions of vague phenomena'. The paper discusses how conceptual definitions clarify and define in a precise manner, thus enabling one to differentiate between objects or activities that have vague similarities. The paper explains that Cohen's definition of a tourist fits this purpose by clarifying the specific characteristics and motivations of a tourist.

From the Paper
"According to Cohen, the purpose of a conceptual definition is `to formulate sharp definitions of vague phenomena' (in Cohen, 1974, p. 528). Conceptual definitions clarify and define in a precise manner, thus enabling one to differentiate between objects or activities that have vague similarities. Cohen's definition of a tourist fits this purpose by clarifying the specific characteristics and motivations of a tourist. Cohen describes a tourist as a voluntary traveler because, `he goes on a trip of his own free will, is able to terminate his trip whenever it pleases him and is free to return to his permanent place of abode'..."

Tags:tourism, definition, issues

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In this paper, the writer presents her personal definition of the field of nursing, which includes the four main concepts of nursing, health, the patient, the nurse, and the environment. The paper also notes what personal and professional values are inherent in the writer's definition. In addition, the paper provides examples of how the writer's definition is reflected in practice in the ICU. These values are also looked at in relation to the overall Jesuit mission.

From the Paper
"This paper is the statement of my personal definition of nursing. It will first discuss the four concepts of nursing and how I see them. These concepts are: health, the patient, the nurse, and the environment. Next, direct examples will be given that show how my personal definition is applied to actual nursing practice, in my case, in the intensive care unit (ICU). Finally, these ideas will be looked at in light of the overarching Jesuit values and mission. By looking at all of these aspects of my own definition of nursing and application of said idea, an overall picture of caring for others, for their health and their humanity, will be painted. The first concept that makes up my own personal definition of nursing is one of the main tenets of the field: health."

Tags:personal, definition, nursing

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In this article, the writer looks at the characters in 'Death of a Salesman' by Arthur Miller and 'The Crying of Lot 49' by Thomas Pynchon. The writer discusses how the characters suffer the loss of the certainty in the definite truth of their lives. The writer notes that ultimately, the characters find a truth in their lives; however, it is not the same as the Truth that they each believed in initially. This paper examines the loss of certainty in definite truth in these works, through the context of the influence of the American Dream on their lives.

From the Paper
"The characters in both Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" and Thomas Pynchon's 'The Crying of Lot 49' suffer the loss of the certainty in the definite truth of their lives. Willy has seen his certainty erode over a lifetime, only to be forced to face the truth that nothing is as it has seemed, or as he wanted it to be, as the play draw to a close. Oedipa, however, is thrust into a situation which turns her world uncertain, and which requires her to look for the truth. Ultimately, both of these characters find a truth in their lives; however, it is not the same as the Truth that they each believed in initially."

Tags:certainty, definite, truth

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The paper relates in descriptive terms the understanding of many African Americans that knowledge, values and principles are necessary to fulfill their ambition of self definition and development. The paper highlights with examples and discussion, the necessity for African Americans to recognize their cultural knowledge, values and principles and to self define or self develop to prevent loss of identity.

Outline:
Essential knowledge
Important principles and values

From the Paper
"Knowledge is definitely power, and the knowledge of one's roots and heritage is empowering for the individual of African America descent. In an introduction to an article entitled, Black Homeland Black Diaspora, Drachler emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's African roots, cultures, and customs. However, Drachler also writes how this knowledge can become quite confusing with the pressure to be Americanized into a universal melting pot. This search for an "identity of wholeness and pride [...] have offered themselves, pointing toward Africa [...] the ancestral homeland" (Draschler 8-9). Drachler lists several "main tendencies" that have been attempted by African Americans to gain self-knowledge and awareness."

Tags:definition, self-development, African, American, knowledge, culture

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This is a report on an experiment in chemistry on the law of definite proportions. It looks at the decomposition of potassium chlorate to potassium chloride with heating.

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"The law of definite proportion states that different samples of a pure compound always contain the same elements in the same proportions by mass. For example, sodium chloride always contains sodium and chlorine by mass. In this experiment a sample of potassium chlorate was thermally decomposed to determine the mass percent of oxygen in the compound. A crucible containing g MnO catalyst was weighed and g KClO was added and the crucible and contents reweighed. A thermometer was placed in the crucible and..."

Tags:law, of, definite, proportions

Abstract
This paper relates to the personal definition of hospitality for a client. The writer points out that as the client provided some information as to his/her concepts relative to hospitality, they have been included and expanded upon. The writer discusses that hospitality is a malleable concept when it comes to hotel management and that these concepts are integral to success in such endeavors.

From the Paper
"Hospitality has been formally defined as a "cordial reception: kindness in welcoming guests or strangers." The dictionary's portrayal of what constitutes hospitality, however, is inadequate to truly and fully depict what hospitality means to someone working within the hotel management industry. In fact, the dictionary's definition of hospitality only begins to touch upon the word's importance as it utilized in action to serve patrons. To the writer, the hospitality constitutes creating a scenario in which customer/guest needs are placed first and, in so achieving, it is integral to achieve an atmosphere that will serve to allow guests from a variety of backgrounds to feel equally at ease. Moreover, hospitality cannot be completely achieved unless each employee is committed to the mission, which requires leadership from the top down exhibiting commitment to quality service; maintenance of a good attitude and a good personal appearance."

Tags:hospitality, definition, application