29‚ 2012 Martha Nussbaum: “Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities” Martha C. Nussbaum is the author of the book‚ “Not For Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities.” The book begins by drawing the reader’s attention by explaining the “Silent Crisis.” She describes education in the eyes of the government‚ and in the eyes of the people. There is a connection made between education and the liberal arts. The title of the book‚ “Not For Profit‚” are three simple words that when put
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1/17/13 The Age of the Disposable Tissue In both stories‚ The Crucible and Fahrenheit 451‚ people are treated as disposable tissues. Being treated like a disposable tissue is when somebody uses another person for what they want‚ and then getting rid of them when they don’t need the person anymore. In The Crucible‚ characters are accusing other characters of witchcraft in order to relieve themselves of the blame and guilt. In Fahrenheit 451‚ characters get what they want out of their lives
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Authority Authority‚ power and legitimacy are perceived as fundamental elements of contemporary society for the sole reason that these are the defining features of a culture with political and social organisations and hierarchies. The term ‘authority’ is commonly misused by academics as a synonym for ‘power’ or ‘legitimacy’ which has led to confusion regarding the entire concept of authority. Authority is generally defined as a person (or group of people) who has the power or right to give orders
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diaper to use‚ the first that comes to mind is the disposable diapers because they are more convenient to use‚ but costly. Cloth diapers are much less expensive‚ especially when you wash them yourself. I’m going to be giving you some advice on each diaper‚ how each one affects our environment‚ and the cost of each one. Disposable diapers are more easily to use and to clean up from. There are different types and styles of disposable diapers‚ ranging from simple plastic covered to the newest high-tech
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Lambro Golloshi English 101 March 29‚ 2010 Mr. Kossak Argumentation Essay When people remember about the happy times in their lives‚ their teenage years are usually the most recalled memories. As teenagers‚ who are between the ages of 13 to 18‚ people are more influenced to try new things. These things can consist of trying out new sports‚ earn money by getting a job‚ even learning to play an instrument. But what really interests them the most is drugs. Cigarettes‚ marijuana‚ and alcohol
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Authority People in charge are flawed human beings as well as the rest‚ so they do not always make the right moral decisions. Authority figures tend to make mistakes when choosing what actions to take when necessary‚ therefore their ideas should always be questioned. Hitler is a great example of someone who should have been questioned. Jack from Lord of the Flies is also another instance in which someone’s decision’s should be investigated. Even though someone is in charge‚ does not mean they always
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operations structures typically divide their operations into cost or profit centers. It is a management and strategic decision for companies to decide which divisions should be cost centers and which ones should be profit centers. . A cost center may actually provide services that could generate a profit if they were offered on the open market. But in most corporate environments‚ cost centers are not expected to generate a profit and operation costs are treated as overhead. Departments that are
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Is it necessary to challenge authority? Without question‚ it is vital to challenge the ideas and decisions of people in positions of authority. If one does not question authority‚ the people of the so called “no in positions of authority” would become mindless slaves to tyrants and despots. World history‚ literature‚ and American History all exemplify the necessity of questioning authority. During ancient Greece in the 200 BCE’s‚ modern logical thinking began to see its birth. The man known for
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Net Factor Income from Abroad (NFIA) refers to the net flow of property income to and from the rest of the world (net payments on income) plus the net flow of compensation of employees (net receipts on compensation). The NFIA is added to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to come up with the Gross National Product (GNP). In the Philippines‚ NFIA plays a major role in boosting the national economy. From 1987 to 2002‚ NFIA at constant 1985 prices totaled Php406.2 billion or 3.0% of the total GNP for
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Assessable income=ordinary income + statutory income. Ordinary income: income deriving from the courts (s6-5) Negative propositions: items that are not income by ordinary concepts: 1.Amounts not convertible into money :In Tennant v Smith (1892) free accommodation provided to a bank manager was held not to be ordinary income because building could not be sub-let and the benefit thereby converted to money. In FCT v Cooke & Sherden (1980) an incentive prize offered by a manufacturer was not income of the
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