Abstract This paper explains how God distinguishes between peoples. Israelites, godly, ungodly, and righteous are some of the topics discussed. It also cites the Bible and God's words. The paper can be related to many of the books of the Bible and Christian theology.
From the Paper "Who are God's people? God's people are His true followers. Those who pray to Him, worship Him, and love Him. In happy times and in tough times, they are with the Lord, as He is with them. God distinguishes His people by faith, godly, ungodly, righteous, and as well as unrighteous."
Abstract Summary: The repressed/false memory debate is marked by sharp polarities of what Loftus terms firm believers and skeptics who "point to the reconstructive nature of memory and ask for evidence and corroboration". The debate is far from theoretical since individual's reputations and futures are at stake. While the claims and arguments on both sides of the controversy will be discussed, the purpose here is to explore the nature of memory, repression and dissociation to determine if therapists can distinguish between true and false memories of childhood trauma.
Abstract The theory of occasional poetry put forward in this essay distinguishes occasional poetry from epideictic poetry on the basis that it differs from personal and meditative poems by its origin in a fact, event, or state of affairs rather than in a mood or state of mind. Occasional poetry marks an event or ceremony and speaks to an audience with shared social or cultural concerns. The hallmark of occasional poetry, unlike other epideictic poems, is that it speaks directly with a public rather than a personal voice.
From the Paper "The first distinction between epideictic and occasional poetry is that events determine occasional poems. These events, real or memorialized, serve a social or public function beyond personal praise, panegyrics of great estates, dithyrambs of topographies, or impromptu musings. Nevertheless, merely a specific date and place are insufficient to qualify a poem as occasional, even though the poem seems to announce itself as an occasional poem. Wordsworth's poem "Composed Upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802," (Allison 550) turns out to be a descriptive sonnet, an ecstatic recognition in the traditional voice of the lyric poet. Similarly, John Donne's poem "Goodfriday, 1613, Riding Westward" (Allison 219-20) turns out to be a highly metaphorical lyric of spiritual affirmation. The places and dates specified in the poems by Wordsworth and Donne are incidental to their purposes; both poems spring from an interior lyrical impulse."
Abstract This paper defines respiration and distinguishes it from breathing. The paper discusses different chemical pathways in cellular respiration, such as the Krebs cycle, glycolysis, electron transfer pathway, production of ATP and utilization of glucose. The paper also studies aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
From the Paper "Cellular respiration is the process by which food molecules such as glucose are oxidized to provide energy in the form of adenosinetriphosphate ATP for use by all the energy-consuming activities carried out by the cell. It differs from breathing in that..."
Tags: cellular respiration, respiration, respirsatory pigments, Krebs cycle, glycolysis, electron transfer reaction
Abstract The paper shows how in "Death of a Salesman", playwright Arthur Miller places emphasis on the major theme of reality versus illusion and the confusion this engenders. The paper looks at the views of several commentators on this work to illustrate how the Loman family generally cannot distinguish between reality and dreams.
From the Paper "In Death of a Salesman, playwright Arthur Miller places emphasis on the major theme of reality versus illusion to better demonstrate that the Loman family generally cannot distinguish between the two concepts, and that confusion will ultimately lead to Willy Loman's downfall.
"When it comes to Willy's ability to distinguish between reality and illusion, scholarly critic Irving Jacobson (American Literature) can clearly see - and writes what he believes about Willy with literary passion - why it might be difficult for this confused character to make that pivotal distinction."
Abstract The paper begins by listing Lewis? four types of love - affection, friendship, romantic love and charity, and by emphasizing that no form of natural love can outlive charity (Agape), the love that comes from God as divine. It outlines the main theme of the book and distinguishes between these forms of love using quotes from the book to illustrate its points. Next the paper turns to the philosophy of divine love (love from God) ? a form different to all other types of love. It explores why it is the most important form of love for the spiritual development of an individual. It looks at the love relationship between God and man, elucidating how a healthy relationship involves need on the part of humans; and explains how a relationship with God, not based on need, could be perilous.
Table of Contents
The Theme
Distinguishing the Forms of Love
The Philosophy of Divine Love
The Element of Need
A Human's Love for God without Need
Conclusion
From the Paper "The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis focuses to develop the reader's comprehension of the various forms of love. Explaining from the biblical, as well as the modern perspective, Lewis enlightens that there are four forms of love: affection, friendship, romantic love and charity. In Greek, the affection between people and for things is called Storge; fraternal love and friendship is known as Phileo; Eros is the name given to romantic or sexual love; and charity or the love of God, in its divinity is termed Agape. With straightforwardness and cordiality, C.S. Lewis elucidates the ambiguity in one of the most shared and influential experience of human relationships. Lewis emphasizes that no form of natural love can outlive without Agape, the love that comes from God as divine."
Abstract Abramovic and Orlan both present autobiographical material as their art. The paper analyzes the way they present their own lives to the public, resulting in little difference between their lives and art. The writer proves that it is possible to distinguish their art from non-art, but difficult to distinguish life from art in their cases as their art becomes their life.
From the Paper "The work of Marina Abramovic and French multi-media artist Orlan derives from performing art, which became very popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Performance art is a visual art in which the creative activity and skill of the artist is the central focus. Both artists challenge and question life by approaching a specific concept or problem. Abramovich calls herself the "Grandmother of Performance Art" . Critics do not dispute this fact as she embodies many people's definition of the art. Arnold Aronson believes that performance artists often try to eliminate "the boundaries between art and life and to confront the spectator directly" . In this way, Abramovic's work plays with varying degrees of audience participation. The performing art piece is often of an autobiographical nature as artists take off their masks and presented "themselves or their actions as the art work" . An important issue raised by a great deal of performance art is that of the nature of art. The artists which will be examined provoke discussions about whether their work can be called art or whether it is just life. Orlan describes her own work as "Carnal Art". This stems from "Body Art", itself a branch of performing art, in which the artist's body becomes the canvas, the means to express their art. Orlan's carnal art takes one more extreme step using flesh as her creative expression."
Abstract This paper explains that, at the beginning of George Orwell's "Animal Farm", Napoleon is nothing more than a normal pig; his day is dictated by Mr. Jones, the farmer and Napoleon's owner; but, after Major makes his speech about a revolution, Napoleon begins a transformation from normal pig to a pig, which cannot be distinguished from humans. The author points out that, although his dynamic transformation is not a quick overnight change, its progress can be tracked through the novel at specific points starting when Napoleon and Snowball organize Major's thoughts into animalism;at this time, Napoleon establishes many of the doctrines that he himself will later alter or violate. The paper relates that, when the revolution begins, Napoleon will not communicate with any two-legged creature; but, by the end of the novel, Napoleon not only talks to them but also cannot be distinguished from them.
From the Paper "Later in the novel, Napoleon begins to invite some of the neighboring farmers over to the farmhouse, where Napoleon now sleeps - another violation of the commandments. He also drinks alcohol occasionally, he wears clothes, and he walks on two legs - violations of the commandments, making Napoleon into an enemy. Napoleon says that he is discussing farming techniques as well as other discussions that deal with the running of the farm. Napoleon shows his dynamic characteristics again at this time because at the beginning of the story Napoleon aids in driving Mr. Jones out of the farm, and now he invites humans onto the farm to eat and discuss techniques. "Napoleon is the consummate power monger, who, not surprisingly, becomes a reinvention of Mr. Jones." "
Tags: owner, humans, transformation, animalism, communication
Abstract This paper examines questions relevant to the creative process and how art is created. The paper looks at how we define art, how we distinguish art from non-art and the place of art in an increasingly pedestrian society. The paper also attempts to explain how it is that society distinguishes art from among the images that are displayed to us through the newspapers, the television, and the internet and discusses whether digital video is as much art as film, or whether film can even be considered art. Finally, through an examination of the thoughts of three people who theorized about art, Walter Benjamin, Marshall McLuhan and Jean Baudrillard, the paper attempts to answer all of these questions.
From the Paper "His reversal of judgment on the electronic age is never explained very well. Perhaps he became disillusioned with the fraud and the forgery that the Internet could lead to, or perhaps he felt that the electronic age would lead to even more isolation than did the invention of the printing press. Since it is unknown exactly why he changed his mind, it is impossible to say whether or not he agreed with in principle with Benjamin. What is known is that he died with the same contempt for the digital and mechanical reproduction as Benjamin had."
An application essay on the topic, "Establish what distinguishes you from your peers, and highlight what distinguishes Yeshiva University to you from other institutions."
833 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, 2006, $ 29.95
Abstract The writer describes his childhood, and family influences at a young age. He discusses the influence of the Habad movement on his life, and ties that influence in with Yeshiva University. The paper mentions the writer's travels in the Amazon rainforest. The writer concludes that YU is a place for him to grow and meet his future goals of becoming a researcher and finding new ways to help people.
From the Paper "The first stop in my travels was New York City. Although I didn't know it at the time, I arrived in Brooklyn during Tishrei. As Tishrei is a month of beginnings, so it was a beginning for me in my exploration of the Jewish faith. In Brooklyn, I met some amazing people from the Habad movement, who were kind enough to share their holiday traditions with me, allowing me to experience Tishrei in a completely different light. They taught me about "ahavat chinam", unconditional love, and "simcha", finding happiness from within. These were qualities that were lacking in my life and environment. It is difficult for me to describe, but the caring and compassion that these people had, even for complete strangers was really amazing to me. They taught me things that helped me to fill a void left by the lack of spirituality in my upbringing. I learned to have compassion, determination, strength, and above all faith, faith in myself and in humanity. I felt that I had found a family in the Habad, and it changed me personally and spiritually. Because of my experiences with the Habad community in Brooklyn, I am not the man I was."
This paper discusses the use of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans to reduce the need for exploratory surgery and other invasive techniques and to target better radiation therapy in cancer patients.
Abstract This paper explains that Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning is an advanced imaging technique that can differentiate between malignant lesions and benign lesions in almost every process in cancer diagnosis, staging and treatment because PET is more sensitive than CT scanning or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques. The author explains that for PET scanning, the patient is injected with positron emitting radionuclides and placed in a tube and surrounded by a ring of detectors; when one of these high-energy photon rays is detected, the source location can be determined and mapped by a specialized software package. The paper relates that, after radiation and surgery there is considerable damage to surrounding tissue; therefore, it is often difficult to distinguish living cancer cells from morphological changes caused by surgery or tissue death caused by radiation; however, because dead tissue and cancer cells have different glucose metabolism rates, they are easy to distinguish by PET imaging.
Table of Contents
Improving Outcomes for Radiation Therapy
How PET Scanning Works
Radiation Therapy
Using PET to Analyze the Effectiveness of Radiation Treatments
From the Paper "Because PET scanning is based on glucose levels, it is important that these be controlled prior to the scan. Patients are usually told to fast for 4-6 hours prior to the test. However, they can drink water and take any medications that they are on. The goal is to get the base glucose level lower than 160 mg/dL before administering the FDG or other isotope. Patients with diabetes should continue their routine of eating small meals and taking their insulin. Then these small inconveniences, PET imaging is non-invasive and causes little discomfort to the patient."
Abstract This paper explains that the problem of English language learners (ELLs) learning to write English may be in the failure of the current educational system to distinguish between the differences in the oral and written traditions of the English language. The author points out that ELL students may acquire verbal English skills fairly quickly, which is often mistaken for complete English proficiency; however, research demonstrates that the conventions of written English are far different than spoken English and that ELL students develop written English skills at a rate far slower than the rate at which they develop spoken English skills. The paper relates that ELL students must have a clear understanding of the methodology behind the writing process in order for them to comprehend the general writing traditions of the English language.
Table of Contents:
Discussion
Time Expectations for Adaptation
Conversational English versus Written and Academic English
Failure to Distinguish Oral and Academic Communication in Teaching
Strategies for Teachers
Prewriting
Revising and the "Writer's Workshop"
Journal Writing
Reformulation
Benefits of Encouraging Primary Language Development
Conclusion
From the Paper "The wide variance in writing conventions amongst different languages often forces ELL students to 'unlearn' the conventions of their first language. For example, if a student's first language is a mainly a symbolic, or logographic language, a student may have difficulty learning to form letters that in turn form a word. However, this aspect of language acquisition should not always be considered a hinderance in learning written English. It can also have positive benefits. If a student is already writing in their first language, it is likely that those skills can be utilized to advantage of teaching written English."
How Faulkner's novel, "As I Lay Dying", is an excellent example of modernism and encompasses many of the stylistic and rhetorical devices that modernists employed to distinguish themselves from more traditional realistic literature.
1,096 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, 1999, $ 38.95
From the Paper " William Faulkner's novel, As I Lay Dying, published in 1930, is an excellent example of modernism and encompasses many of the stylistic and rhetorical devices that modernists employed to distinguish themselves from more traditional realistic literature. Some of the modernist stylistic traits of the novel include fragmentation, multiple narrators, stream-of-consciousness technique, a sense of reality that goes beyond literary conventions, and Freudian symbolism. Furthermore, the narration mixes up chronology so that the plot line is not linear but is, instead, confusing. Revelations occur, embedded within the narrative, which in traditional novels would have been much easier to decode or decipher. There is no one omniscient narrator who the reader can trust, so the reader must make judgments about the reliability of each of the characters and understand that each character is operating, perhaps, at differing levels of awareness and consciousness."
Tags: fragmentation, realism, modernist, literature
From the Paper "In appearance "politics" is virtually identical to every other word in the English language, a bunch of letters placed together to one abstract meeting, but once spoken, "politics" has a different and distinct sound, that is unique to that word. Other words may be similar in appearance or punctuation, but none are identical. This method of individual distinction, which is discussed in Hannah Arendt's The Human Condition, can transcend to the human level of society as well. Through a simple analyzation of an American Presidential election we can prove how Arendt's theory of a person's ability to speak and act can distinguish oneself from others in the world of American politics."
Abstract This paper starts with a background of the Jazz Age which F. Scott Fitzgerald was a part of, and looks at how Fitzgerald's personal experience was reflected in his work. It maintains that Fitzgerald's ability to adhere to two different perspectives was one of his distinguishing marks as a writer, as well as his ability to create three-dimensional characters and write about the American experience that has withstood the test of time.
From the Paper "F. Scott Fitzgerald was a part of this time. In his twenties himself, he lived the way the rest of his generation lived, and he "not only represented the age, but came to suspect that he had helped to create it" (Bloom 57). He was constantly aware of being involved in a part of history. He made countless lists of current slang expressions, songs, football players, and hobbies. Forever seeking to keep up with the times, he knew he was part of a changing world that was slowly losing its innocence. "Fitzgerald never lost a quality that very few writers are able to acquire: a sense of living in history. Manners and morals were changing all through his life and he set himself the task of recording the changes" (Bloom 57). He wrote about the Jazz Age in away that no one else could, integrating into his work his own personal experience, and a rare double-vision that allowed the reader to not only participate, but to stand apart from it all, absorbing with a critical eye. Because of this gift his novels are timeless."
