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    Phillips`S Curves

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    Examine the salient features of the Phillips`s Curves. How might elementary textbooks be criticised for writing ‘inflation’ on the vertical axis? Introduction Philips curve‚ named after A.W. Philips‚ has caused many fierce debates in the area of macroeconomics since the World War II. Based on the data of wages and employment in UK from 1861to 1957‚ Phillips concluded that there had been an inverse relationship between the percentage rate of unemployment and the percentage rate of change in

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    Désirée's Baby

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    Désirée’s Baby was written by Kate Chopin in the year November 24‚ 1892‚ this particular story was published in Vogue on January 14‚ 1893. This is a story that was greatly ahead of its time‚ just like Kate Chopin herself. She wrote stories that made her reader’s question the decisions they may have chosen in life. Désirée’s Baby is a story of great contrast‚ young love‚ social class‚ and race. It was a story unlike many others at this particular point in time that it was written. There are numerous

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    Desiree's Baby

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    story‚ Desiree’s Baby‚ which was written in 1892 by author Kate Chopin‚ explores the effect that a man has on his wife and child‚ which lead to her suicide. Although the author’s main argument of the story was the social class system‚ which involved slavery and racism‚ this can also be related to feminism. The story represents the third wave of feminism‚ which dealt with women’s rights‚ as well as different racial rights. At the beginning of the story‚ it is clear that Desiree is the adoptive daughter

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    The Hero S Journey

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    Journey There are many steps of “The Hero’s Journey”. The first step of The Hero’s Journey is the ‘Ordinary World’. The ‘Ordinary World’ allow us to get to know the Hero and identify with him before the Journey begins. This step refers to the hero ’s normal life at the start of the story. Next‚ is the ‘Call to Adventure’ and the hero is faced with something that makes him start his adventure. This might be a problem or a challenge he needs to overcome. Following that step is ‘Refusal of the Call‘;

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    When you think about what has changed between now and the 1800’s there are endless possibilities to mention. Most of the time however these changes have been for the better. When you come across something that hasn’t changed much one can’t help but wonder why. The similarities between institutionalism now and in the 1800’s are eerily similar. “In the 1830’s jail was an all purpose solution for a lot of issues” (Campbell‚ 2014). Intentional or not I still feel like this is still the case. The

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    McDonald s India

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    References: Choi‚ C. (2014). McDonald ’s to beef up in India with Meatless Menu. Retrieved from http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-09-04/mcdonalds-to-open-vegetarian-restaurants-in-india Corporate Social Responsibility. (2012-2013). Retrieved from http://www.mcdonaldsindia.net/Corporate-Social-Responsibility.aspx Gordon‚ A. (2014). McDonald ’s adapts to India. Retrieved from http://www.thunderbird.edu/blog/faculty/washburn/2010/12/14/mcdonalds-adapts-to-india McDonald ’s India. (2012-2013). Retrieved from

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    Computers in the 1950's

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    Computers in the 1950 ’s People have been in awe of computers since they were first invented. At first scientist said that computers would only be for government usage only. "Then when the scientists saw the potential computers had‚ scientist then predicted that by 1990 computers may one day invade the home of just about ever citizen in the world" ("History" Internet)‚ the scientists were slightly wrong‚ because by 1990 computers were just beginning to catch on. Then a few years later when scientists

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    government was not showing the same war footage as these journalist‚ which led to hostile riots such as Kent State Massacre. Towards the end of the American involvement with Vietnam the trust in the government was truly damaged by the censorship‚ 1960’s-1970’s activism‚ and presidential scandals. SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE: The US’ involvement into Vietnam started after North Vietnam was aided by communist countries Russia and China. The North Vietnam (with help from Vietcong) began a massive "recovery"

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    Desiree: A Short Story

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    heavenly-gates to investigate. "I forbid you‚ Desiree. Cease your intervention of the mortal realm." Angelica swung her magical staff‚ as a sign of warning. Desiree is annoyed by Angelica’s threat. "Don’t threaten me so harshly‚ big sister. I merely provided the wish he asked for." She roll her eyes‚ mockingly. Angelica invisibly viewing John’s interaction with his mother. "Is this the wish he ask for‚ unaware of the sin he has created?!" She look at Desiree‚ angrily. "His soul will be unforgiven‚ because

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    Prohibition In The 1920's

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    outcome of the prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s? By being able to determine or predict outcomes based on the closely related prohibition in the 1920’s we could possibly save lives from the war that is raging in many of our backyards. In my research I was looking for articles from the 1920’s and present day that were closely related to try to draw ties between the modern day prohibition of drugs and the prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s. My primary search methods were both Google search

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