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- 3271: Lysistrata
- ... of the women. This abstinence gave the women the upper hand and the power to demand peace. The men could no longer come home from battle have sex and then leave. The women had the control, which for some reason seems very farfetched. The play its self brings out conflicts that our society today would think of as old fashion. First off, the image of the male being a fighter, and ... plan of abstinence equals peace. While executing their plan the females showed signs of true power. This power was only accomplished because of there unity. They occupied the Acropolis, and in doing so they took control of Athens financial reserves. This play shows true signs of women overcoming their gender roles, which is still unheard of in some cultures today. The men however did not give up easily. They were extremely ...
- 3272: New Reproduction Technologies
- ... right to utilize NRTS was immoral and in effect discriminated against them due to their unfavorable situation. In contrast, the opposition against NRTS raised very negative concerns which included the commercialization of human reproduction, quality control, generating waste products, and the rights of the pre-embryo. These issues suggest that through NRTS children were being commodified and the rights of the pre-embryo were being ignored. The debate generally focused on ... else. To deny a person the right to engage in an activity that every other person can do is morally wrong. It is just like, to use an example from Seinfeld, the soup nazi taking control over his soup restaurant by deciding who can have soup and who cannot by the manner in which a person orders soup. In this example the if you do not: step up to the counter ...
- 3273: Covenanted Governments
- ... compact theory of government. He believed that humans formed together to escape the hand to mouth state of nature. Absolute freedom was the only rule that governed, and man needed more than that, he needed control. Man desired property and material wealth they desired to acquire it. Out of sheer loathing for absolute freedom and the factious need for material wealth, man came together to form a community. Absolute freedom was ... consisted of. There is no single ruler that dictates their will for the betterment of themselves. Man got together because he couldnt handle absolute existence he needs compartmentalization and limits. He is desirous of control over his environment. He wishes not to be treated by others, so he may live peacefully. All of these basic ideas are prevalent in our government. Ideally it is a government of the people, for ...
- 3274: Assistive Technology
- ... types of hardware and software, combined with innovative teaching methods, to accommodate learners' needs in the classroom. Such technology may include videotapes, computer-assisted instruction, or complex hypermedia programs in which computers are used to control the display of audio and visual images stored on videodisc (Blackhurst & Morse, 1996). The use of telecommunication systems, particularly the Internet (Williams, 1995) and its World Wide Web (Williams, 1996), has great promise for use ... disabilities. Assistive technology is any off the shelf or specially designed item, equipment, or product that increases, maintains, or improves the function of individuals with disabilities. Assistive technology allows individuals with disabilities to have greater control over their lives and to increase their independence. In public schools, assistive technology must be provided to a child if it is necessary for the child to benefit from a free and appropriate public education ...
- 3275: Theory Of The Firm-are Firms J
- ... between the owners and the managers of a firm? What are the possible solutions available to the owners, to make their agents work in their interest? It is often suggested that an effective way to control the managers behaviour and bring it in line with the owners interests, is to make the managers owners themselves by giving them a share in the company. However, research by De Meza & Lockwood (1998) suggests ... critical resources is more contingent than ownership on managers or agents to make the right investment and decisions then ownership. They also report adverse effects of ownership on the incentive to specialise. Other ways to control managers include performance based pay, which can prove to be effective in the short-run but again, the long-run perspective of the firm may suffer, when managers neglect crucial Long-run investments into Research ...
- 3276: Guatemala
- ... Guatemala and established a Spanish Colony by defeating the Mayan Indians. This started 2 different cultures; the Native Americans and the Ladinos (mix of Spanish and Native American). From there on the Spanish was in-control of Guatemala until Independence was finally brought to Guatemala from the Spanish rule in 1821. Bell: "The history in Guatemala was very controversial over the years, it was more like the power going back and ... European immigration. Guatemala has a young population, with 43 percent with the ages under 15 and 74 percent under 30. Because the majority of the people are teens and under, there are not as much control over the country as there should be and there aren't as much advances happening or people having things that cope into hi-tech items. (Lopez, Anni, Life in Guatemala) "
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- 3277: Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse 5: Fate
- ... that Tralfamadorians cannot understand the human concept of time, they have the ability to pick and choose when they want to live each moment of their lives ,unlike humans, especially Billy Pilgrim who has no control of his unpredictable "time tripping[s]." Furthermore, the Tralfamadorian's belief that life is predetermined has caused them to concentrate on the good things in life and forget about the bad, which has lead them ... extremely hard in the off season to be able to achieve our goal of having a successful season. As for Billy Pilgrim, his "time tripping" made it impossible for him to get a chance to control his own destiny, and therefore his life was just dictated to him. Therefore, the Tralfamadorian's view of life being predetermined might be true on their planet, but as for on Earth, since our lives ...
- 3278: Effects of the Year 2000 Problem
- ... likely to happen come the turn of the century. Dante Chinni supplied the chart in a 2 June 1997 issue of Newsweek. Worst Scenario Likely to Happen Airlines At midnight, the nation's air-traffic-control systems go dead. Some planes lose the ability to navigate properly. Chaos in the skies. Travelers get very familiar with the airport lounge. Airlines' fleets stay aloft, but delays abound. The bottom line: Stay home ... units and cardiac monitors, suddenly shuts down. The last thing patients see is Dick Clark. Hospital paperwork, billing and patient records get fouled up. Suppliers loose records; tongue depressors become scarce. Nuclear Power Aooouga! Aooouga! Control chip opens the wrong release valve. Radiation problems make Three Mile Island look like a picnic. Safety systems suffer small problems. Minor malfunctions cause short-term shutdowns. Stock up on candles and flashlight batteries. Military ...
- 3279: Euthanasia
- ... to give myself courage, I have held an option in reserve. When I can see no quality ahead, when I am capable of bidding my loved ones a coherent farewell, when I am still in control of my resources, I will enlist someone's help to speed me on my journey. ... For those of us who may choose to leave while there is still an element of control, of coherence, may we be fortunate to have a friend, a loved one, a health professional who will use their gifts in order that we may be excused. To deny such expert guidance in this ...
- 3280: Tocacco And Its Effects
- ... emotional movies, for example. All tobacco products contain nicotine, and the use of any of them can lead to addiction. Nicotine addiction fulfills the criteria for substance dependence described in Chapter 9, including loss of control, tolerance, and withdrawal. Loss of Control Three out of four smokers want to quit but find they cannot. Of the 60-80% of people who kick cigarettes at stop-smoking clinics, 75% start smoking again within a year- a relapse rate ...
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