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Art of War in the Corporate World
There are numerous books on warfare but not many that have been relevant for two and a half thousand years. Sun Tzu was a general in the Kingdom of Wu in China around 490BC. His text was translated from Chinese to French in 1782 and it has been suggested that it was the key to Napoleon's success. It was only when he failed to follow all of the rules set down by Sun Tzu that
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America as an Empire
America, a nation built upon the values of ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,’ has been referred to as the most powerful country in the world. While some people praise the U.S. for this great triumph, others resent it. And despite this obvious victory, many of America’s leaders and policymakers suffer from an ‘inferiority complex,’ often feeling the need to act in ways that make the U.S. seem more superior. The actions exerted by
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European Colonization of the Americas
Although there is some debate as to whether the prehistoric, Clovis culture was European in origin, the first generally accepted European colonists were the Norse, starting but then abandoning a colonisation process. (For more on this, see Vinland.) The first phase of modern European activity in this region began with the oceanic crossings of Christopher Columbus (1492-1500), sponsored by Spain, and those of other explorers such as John Cabot, sponsored by England, and Giovanni da
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America as a Superpower
The United States has been a super power for decades, and since America has always involved themselves in other countries' problems. Instead of isolationism, the country has practiced getting involved. Since the Monroe Presidency, America has been named the World's police force. Dispelling anarchists, and stopping coos, the united states portrays itself as the world protector. Since Monroe, some Americans have felt that isolation is the way to go, and most feel that it is
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Graffiti as an Art
Overview Graffiti art is an art form. The reasons, including aesthetic criteria, as to why it is an art form far outweigh the criticism of illegality, incoherence, and nonstandard presentation. The objective of this paper is to explain how graffiti art overcomes these concerns and thereby can be considered as an art form. Suppose that Leonardo, Monet, Picasso, or any of the recognized artisans of Western European culture were alive in the present day. Then,
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Reducing the Harm of America's Drug Problem
The use and abuse of non-prescription drugs has been a problem in America since colonial times. Historically, the reaction to this problem has been the enforcement of prohibition laws and providing total abstinence education. This has resulted in big business in America; according to the United States Office of National Drug Control Policy, the federal government spent $19.2 billion dollars in 2003 on the war on drugs (1). Unfortunately, the abstinence based education and
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Art Tour of the Metropolital Mueseam of Art
The Met While walking around the Metropolitan today I wasn't sure exactly what piece I wanted to write about. One wall caught my eye, and on the wall was the piece Saints Michael and Francis, by Juan de Flandes. It is a Tempera and oil on wood piece, from around 1505. This painting is a beautiful depiction of the Saints Michael and Francis in a very classical, idealized manner. The work is very flat, and
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America on Trial Inside Battles That Transformed Our Nation
America on Trial inside Battles that Transformed Our Nation By: Alan M. Dershowitz The book starts out by discussing how courtroom trial has fascinated human being from the beginning of recorded history. A trial can provide great insight into the passion, conflicts, and attitudes of a particular time period, despite sometimes because of its narrower focus. America on Trial book is an episodic history of our nation viewed through the prism of our most dramatic
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Europe - Strong Union or Weak Sample of Nations
Europe – Strong Union or Weak Sample of Nations Imagine that one has a little stick which is easy to break it. Now imagine that one has around twenty seven sticks, it could be really hard to break them. However, why are these questions being asked? Working together as a team can bring several advantages, and success can be reached faster than a single person, but even better results can be achieved with a whole
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America After World War one
During the 1920s, tension arose between a new generation, with liberal and progressive ideas, and a more traditional peer group, who favored conventional values and sentimentalism. This social tension was caused by technological advancements, a revolution in society in the period of and directly following World War I, a revolution of morals and rapid urbanization. The new generation expressed themselves through the music of the times, greater sexual promiscuity, use of technology and advertising, whereas
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Reagan Administration Foreign Policy in Latin America
Throughout the Cold War the United States considered the installation in Latin America of radical regimes-socialist, Marxist-Leninist, or “leftist” in any way- to be utterly intolerable. Any such development would represent an advance for the communist cause and a vital loss for the West. Acceptance of this outcome could weaken the credibility of the United States as the leader of the west and as a rival for the USSR. In the eyes of Cold Warriors,
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Vegetarianism - the Growing Concern in America
Vegetarianism: The Growing Concern in America Every year there are 9,425,000,000 animals slaughtered for consumption in the United States (Gelfand, 2003). This kind of knowledge can cause anyone to become a vegetarian. However, there are many different types of vegetarians, which can be based on the treatment of animals, and by being a vegetarian leads to many benefits. There are many different forms of vegetarianism, but the main reason behind vegetarianism is the practice of
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Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art
Aesthetics and the philosophy of art It is not uncommon to find aesthetics used as a synonym for the philosophy of art, although it is also not uncommon to find thinkers insisting that we distinguish these two closely related fields. In practice we distinguish between aesthetic and artistic judgements, one refers to the sensory contemplation or appreciation of an object (not necessarily an art object), whilst the other refers to the appreciation or criticism of
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Corruption in America
Do you sometimes think that the rules and laws in America aren’t fair? If you do, listen carefully. America is a great country with many freedoms, but some people like to “work the system” or break the law, in the law, so to speak. That is mainly thanks to the first amendment, which basically says we can do anything we want with religion, speech, press, assemblies, petition the government, and so on. Our government shouldn’t
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Nothing Good Comes Easily - the Acceptance of Blacks in White America
Nothing Good Comes Easily: The Acceptance of Blacks in White America Alec Whitman FYS 188: Fight the Power 2/16/07 From America’s birth with the signing of the Declaration of Independence there have been few movements that have affected as many people as the Civil Rights movement. In a world where blacks were always seen as inferior, any other notion or conception of blacks was highly untolerated. Since Abraham Lincoln had freed the slaves in
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Education in America
My choice of topic for this paper is a very important one; it is the purpose of education in America. This is one of the most important issues in our country right now. I am going to discuss what I believe should be being taught in our educational institutions and why I believe it is not being done. One major reason I chose this topic is because I am a product of American education
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Art Museum
For my first field trip assignment, I decided to go to the Philadelphia Art Museum. Believe it or not, this was my first time visiting this museum. By walking through the museum I saw some amazing paintings and sculptors. These artists were truly talented in what they were able to create. It was extremely difficult to choose a single piece of art and categorize it as my favorite. However, there were a few sculptors that
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Capital Punishment in America
Although many convicts who commit violent crimes like rape and murder deserve the death penalty, should they die a slow and painful death? Thirty-four states in America use some form of execution. The most popular form of execution is death by lethal injection. Capital punishment also known as the death penalty is the execution or the killing of an individual by the state as punishment for a crime. Crimes that result in the death penalty
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Ever Changing America
Ever changing America The face of America has slowly, but surely, changed over the course of sixty years. America’s schools, sixty years ago, were predominantly white and most teachers were white as well. If one thinks that America is still mostly white, they would be sadly mistaken with immigration numbers at all time highs. America has become the most culturally diverse nation in the world. With every passing year, it seems immigration numbers continue to
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Art Definitions
There are several definitions of art. These definitions depend on the interpretation of each individual. It also depends on the nature of the art and the era of the interpretation. I have noted several definitions as follows: 1. "The "use" of art from the artist's standpoint is as a means of expression" (Wikipedia, 2005). 2. "From the artist's perspective it allows one to symbolize complex ideas and emotions in an arbitrary language subject only to
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United States of America Land of Opportunity?
United States of America Land of Opportunity? United States of America is known as the land of opportunity for many immigrants who dare to dream of a better life. Since the beginning of American history, United States has focused more about equal opportunity than any other country. There are many people who strongly believe that once they come to the United States it is almost guaranteed to find success. For example, my relatives in Korea
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Immigration in America
Immigration in America Most Americans place their pride in being apart of a country where a man can start at the bottom and work his way to the top. We also stress the fact that we are "all created equal" with "certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." (Jefferson 45) During the early 1900s white Americans picked and chose who they saw fit to live in America and
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Will Europe Become a Superpower?
Having expanded to twenty five states the European Union is only becoming larger and stronger. Europe is definitely a power in it’s own right and could have claims to ‘superpower status’ in the future. The creation and implementation of the European Union has ensured that the continent has become more integrated and unified. It has brought stronger internal cohesion between the member nations as they all have common goals and objectives that will maintain and
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Aging in America
Headline Watch released a report in August titled, “Aging in America.” There is an increasing number or people ages 65 and older in the United States. According to a new government report, most of these people are very healthy and also are living a lot longer. This article demonstrates many statistics about aging and its findings. Although most people 65 and older are healthy, as many as one in four older Americans in some
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Ageism in America
Ageism in America ABSTRACT American society is obsessed with youth. Age is seen as an affliction and America's aged are fighting back. Science has made it possible for human beings to live well into their eighties and the aged are no longer expendable. The aged are not naturally senile nor are they incapable. They have to be given more opportunities in society and in order to get these opportunities battle lines have been drawn
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