Handheld devices such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) and cell phones allow remote users to synchronize personal databases and provide access to network services such as wireless e-mail‚ web browsing‚ and internet services [3]. Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi); it is also a way to connect to the internet without wires or cables. Wi-Fi technology is a set of standards for wireless local area networks based on the specifications known as the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 802
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this possible‚ that is‚ how exactly is it that whether or not one is employed is able to influence one ’s health? One possible mechanism through which employment influences health is the relatively new sociological concept of social capital. Robert Putnam writes‚ “Mounting evidence suggests that people whose lives are rich in social capital cope better with traumas and fight illness more effectively” (289). His 2000
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mental institution‚ most of the madness occurs in the outside world. This is explored through the actions of the government in the Vietnamese war that lead to strong anti-war attitudes and a seemingly foolish society that value ‘free love’ instead of fidelity. Nowra also blurs the line between sanity and insanity‚ implying that ‘crazy’ people aren’t necessarily as mad as the community labels them to be. The time setting in Cosi truly depicts a country stuck in madness. The Menzies government announced
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III A Brief Introduction to Skopos Theory 3.1 Skopos Theory “Skopos theory”‚ meaning “the end justifies the means” (Nord‚ 2001‚ p. 124)‚ is an approach to translation which was first put forward by Hans J. Vermeer and developed in the late 1970s. The word “skopos” which was derived from Greek‚ meaning nothing but “aim” or “purpose”‚ is a technical term for the aim or purpose of a translation (Vermeer 227). The theory focuses above all on the purpose of the translation‚ which determines the translation
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labelled ‘insane’ in the 70’s. Through the play he encourages the audience to ignore these perceptions and recognise the mentally ill as equals instead of undermining them. Furthermore‚ Nowra highlights society’s conflicting attitudes towards love and fidelity. When compared to the barbarism of the war‚ faithfulness was often viewed as irrelevant. However contending this idea‚ Nowra expresses the need for loyalty and taking care of one another‚ even when confronted with seemingly more ‘important’ matters
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When 10-year-old Amelia Mary Earhart saw her first plane at a state fair‚ she was not impressed. "It was a thing of rusty wire and wood and looked not at all interesting‚" she said. It wasn’t until Earhart attended a stunt-flying exhibition‚ almost a decade later‚ that she became seriously interested in aviation. A pilot spotted Earhart and her friend‚ who were watching from an isolated clearing‚ and dove at them. "I am sure he said to himself‚ ’Watch me make them scamper‚’" she said. Earhart‚ who
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If situated during the Red Scare‚ Abigail Williams‚ Reverend Parris‚ and Rebecca Nurse would still possess the same ruthless‚ power-hungry‚ and intelligent attributes that were demonstrated in The Crucible. In the midst of McCarthyism‚ Abigail would continue to be as ruthless and cunning as she was when she confronted the Witch Trials. She accuses Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft so she can marry John Proctor. She was never afraid to lie to save herself and burden others with accusations. Abigail
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“It is better to die with integrity than it is to compromise a principle in order to live.” There are several characters in Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible”‚ that despite their accusation of witchcraft‚ choose the truth before lying and going against their morals‚ knowing it would claim their lives. The quote can relate to characters like Rebecca Nurse‚ Giles Corey‚ and to some extent‚ John Proctor. They believe that honesty should come before conformity and that you should never betray your
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pressures while limiting the harmful impact of foreign developments. In the two-level game‚ each national political leader must simultaneously play both the international and domestic games. In short‚ while the two-level analysis as introduced by Putnam emphasizes negotiating behavior‚ it also serves as a metaphor for understanding the impact of domestic influences on the broad spectrum of foreign policy decisions. The negotiator should seek the balance of interest within the nation domestically
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social capital have been associated with numerous social benefits‚ including improvements in health‚ promise-keeping‚ trust‚ altruism‚ compliance with the law‚ child welfare and individual happiness. Harvard University political scientist Robert Putnam has done a great deal to
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