audience. In the workplace‚ often times‚ employees are given the opportunity to present their side of an argument to make changes to work towards their advantage. Case in point‚ when I used to work for local cable company we had to wear business attire. A few employees presented the argument that with more comfortable dress we could do a more productive job. We cited examples of other Fortune 500 companies that were doing the same and some were considering allowing naps. We had to give facts such
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Running head: Nike and the Sweatshop Debate Nike the Sweatshop Debate Shelia D. Marshall Global Strategies MGT 448 Shabbir Karim October 12‚ 2009 Nike the Sweatshop Debate Beneath all the hoopla and controversy about Nike being a successful company in the United States in which its earnings in 2009 according to Hoovers Inc.‚ 2009‚ Nike’s revenue for 2009 was $19‚ 176.1 million and their gross profit was $8‚604.4 million‚ made possible by the hands of women and underage workers
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Michael Howland ESL 223n 11-9-12 Professor Simpson English-Only Debate America‚ we have a cultural diversity that is unlike any other in the entire world‚ people from every country in the world come to our borders wanting to start over with a better life‚ live the “American Dream”. And because of this our nation has turned into a giant melting pot of all different types of cultures‚ races‚ religions‚ and one of the most important‚ languages. Language is the main way we communicate‚ interact
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Select the sex of a future child. (Illegal in UK) Note: The debate over designer baby technology in some ways mirrors the philosophical and moral debate over abortion or embryonic stem cell research. Should the “production” of designer babies be ethically permitted? YES NO Abuse of the use of PGD. Parents may use this technology for superficial purposes
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Ashley Thornton April 11‚ 2012 Rogerian Argument Brines Religion In Your Schools Religion‚ whether we realize it or not‚ is a major element of American society (and also worldwide history). For many‚ religion is a significant part of their cultural identity. Religion plays a part in all levels of politics and is often an aspect of community events and organizations. Everyday‚ we all interact with people who have different religious backgrounds and personal beliefs. Children born into religious
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Mind-Body Debate Philosophers have been debating for centuries the relationship between the mind and the body and whether they are separate entities‚ or if they are one. This is known as the mind/body problem. If the mind being our consciousness and the body being our brain is separate parts‚ do they relate to each other or work together? If they are one‚ do they depend on each other? The idea that the mind and body are one is called monism. The idea that the mind and body are separate is called
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which is a form of way that help us know what is going on in the world. Television has provided us a format of news and entertainment through video. Not only is television a system for news‚ but it’s also used for presidential debates. Television used in presidential debates is a positive concept because the citizens are able to get involved‚ and they are able to witness which candidate is best for them to choose. Television is a good way to help one get educated of politics. “One of the great contributions
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month‚ President Bush is scheduled to decide whether to continue federal funding for stem cell research. The question of using stem cells for research is intrinsically scientific‚ and yet has become the political cause du jour in Washington. The debate surrounding the cells threatens to rend traditional alliances‚ challenging our comprehension of life and leaving some abortion opponents in a very uncomfortable spot: Is it possible to protect the strict boundaries inherent in the "sanctity of life"
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Medicinal Marijuana: The Debate Marijuana or Cannabis sativa is a natural grown plant in which the leaves‚ stems and flowers contain delta-9-tetrahydro-cannibinal (THC). When smoked‚ THC gives the user a type of euphoria or “high” feeling. However‚ many medical professionals and patients claim that this drug also gives users medical benefits for various ailments; and they are fighting to have this drug legalized for this reason. According to the National Academy of Sciences
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Parliamentary Debate Team is an association of people with a common interest in competitive debate with other universities. The purpose of the Team is to provide an opportunity for its members to learn debating styles and rules‚ to develop and to practice their skills and techniques with other members of the Team‚ and compete within the debate league(s) it chooses to participate in. Currently‚ the Society is a member of‚ but will not be limited to‚ the American Parliamentary Debate Association (APDA)
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