These days‚ it seems like you can not watch the news without hearing stories about terrorism‚ radical groups and the war on terror; all of which are linked to Isis‚ but what is Isis? Isis stands for the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. This group began in 2004 as al Qaeda in Iraq‚ and a couple years later was reintroduced as Isis. They were disowned by al Qaeda in 2014 and have proved to be very effective at controlling its territory (Greene). ISIS has a lot of control in the Middle East and are
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In the justice system there is a huge fear of criminals relapsing and continuing to commit dangerous crimes. Currently‚ recidivism is the main concern regarding criminals. Recidivism is a tendency to relapse back into a previous behavior or condition1. Recidivism is often related to the relapse of criminal behavior. A potential tactic that will slow down the rate of Recidivism is Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is the process of restoring a condition of good health and one’s character2. Recidivism
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Pros And Cons Of Living In The City I stress the word "city" rather than small town‚ farm‚ or cabin in the woods because‚ in most cases your life can be far simpler in a city. A city’s density leads to efficiencies in meeting your needs. Cities serve as a site for the exchange of labor‚ money‚ entertainment‚ culture‚ and are transit hubs. You can live in a city with less stuff than in the country‚ and your life can be richer through easy access to other people and culture. The city offers a safe
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neighborhoods. Gentrification has its pro’s and con’s‚ so naturally the supporters list the positives‚ while non-supporters do the opposite. In “Go Forth and Gentrify?” by Dashka Slater‚ the author explores the positives of gentrification for the community‚ newcomers‚ and longtime residents. Dashka Slater‚ a journalist who often appears in the New York Times‚ Sierra‚ and San Francisco Magazine. Mother Jones‚ a liberal magazine‚ published “Go Forth and Gentrify” in July 2007 encouraging home buyers
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addressing the statement‚ one must first define what "human genetic engineering" is. If the term referred to the entirety of processes‚ including reproductive cloning‚ then yes‚ the cost would outweigh the benefit‚ as it infringes into certain communities moral beliefs‚ and in general‚ social acceptability. Yet‚ with such a range of meanings‚ to simply think of the whole thing as bad‚ and ban it would be presumptuous and
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created in 1964‚ there were a couple of changes before then. For example‚ in June 1941‚ on the eve of World War II‚ President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs Executive Order 8802 prohibiting government contractors from appealing in employment discrimination based on race‚ color or national origin. This order is the first presidential action ever taken to avoid employment discrimination by private employers holding government contracts.
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Pros and Cons of Drug Testing Welfare Recipients The argument of whether those who wish to receive or are receiving welfare‚ unemployment benefits or food stamps should be drug tested. There is a popular theory believing that having recipients tested will save taxpayers money. Researching this subject revealed surprising facts and insight of both accounts. Value of Facts The main question needing asked if the drug testing costs outweigh the possible welfare program savings. My research findings
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Take a trip down memory lane with these top cyber films. Designed for computer buffs‚ these movies range from spy thrillers to cyber crime movies. They were selected based on their excellent plot lines and portrayals of technology. Unlike typical movies‚ these films use computers the way they are actually used in real life with a few exceptions. 1. Hackers Released in 1994‚ this film stars a youthful Angelina Jolie. It is basically a 1990s version of War Games. In the film‚ a computer savvy teenager
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Executive Summary The introduction of financial sector reforms in India has led to innovations in financial markets and instruments. One of the most prominent developments in the international finance in recent times that is likely to assume even greater importance in future is ‘securitisation’. Securitisation is the process of pooling and re-packaging of homogenous illiquid loans into marketable securities. Increased pressure on operating efficiency‚ on market niches‚ on competitive advantages
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You happen to stand next to a switch that can change the track of the car. If you do so‚ five people will certainly survive. However‚ one person who is working on the other side of the track will die. Will you change the track of the trolley car? Based on utilitarianism‚ the idea that one should take an action that produces benefits for the greatest number of people‚ you should change the track of the trolley car because saving five is better than saving one. Now‚ let’s say instead of standing next
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