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    problem‚ and a potentially catastrophic one. If we take a look at this problem with a Consequentialism framework‚ we will see that continuing down this path of destruction will not ultimately bring about the greatest good for the greatest number. Brian Wolff frames consequentialism‚ or utilitarianism as “acts that promote the greatest good are morally right”. He says that the most traditional form of

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    descriptions of what mathematics anxiety truly is‚ and each victim may have his or her own interpretation of how math anxiety makes them feel. Tobias and Weissbrod (1980) describe mathematics anxiety as‚ “the pains‚ helplessness‚ paralysis‚ and mental disorganization that arises among some people when they are required to solve a mathematical problem”. Tobias (1978)‚ who wrote Overcoming Math Anxiety‚ is referred to as a pioneer in the study of mathematics anxiety. Richardson and Suinn (1972)‚ made

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    randomly throwing in details‚ the author had a purpose for each event. Rather than Tub randomly shooting Kenny without any cause or effect to it‚ Wolff builds up the suspense by using acts such as Kenny picking on Tub because of his weight -- which is sadly a real life problem -- or Kenny seemingly getting angry and losing it over a bad day of hunting. Wolff adds effect to each event by using real life issues such as bullying‚ or maybe even having a bad day‚ to act as a catalyst for each event and to

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    the best faction for them as their permanent group. Beatrice Prior (Tris) was born Abnegation. The lady that helped with her test told her she was divergent‚ but being divergent is illegal‚ so she kept it a secret. Tris chose Dauntless where she met Tobias (Four) and they both fought to keep their secret of being divergent a secret and fought side by side but also fell it

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    in human history and experience’ (Wolff 2006‚ p. 33). Ethnic bonds are primordial and unlike other bonds: have an over-powering nonrational‚ emotional quality; are largely inexplicable; are ancient‚ enduring and recurrent; given‚ natural and immutable. Ethnicity as instrumental  Ethnicity is socially and politically constructed over time. Ethnicity is ‘foremost a resource in the hands of leaders to mobilize followers in the pursuit of other interests’ (Wolff 2006‚ p. 33). Ethnic bonds are related

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    How‚ Why and To What Effect Dickens’ Great Expectations has been Translated into Peter Careys’ Novel Jack Maggs. Translation is defined as a word‚ phrase or a text in another language that has a meaning that is equivalent to that of the original. It is also defined as a change in form or state of original text. The translation that occurs between the two novels Great Expectations and Jack Maggs is called Intralingual translation‚ which is defined by Jackobson as “an interpretation from one

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    3/16/18- “Sincerity alone can’t sustain teen coming-out tale” by David Wiegand David Wiegand‚ a television critic‚ states that the movie‚ “Love‚ Simon” the story of a gay teen coming-out‚ is full of heart and “sincerity” but it seems to be lacking “realism and authenticity”. He thinks that the movie should show the harder parts of coming-out and not make it seem like a happy go lucky event. He feels that if the harsher side of the experience was shown the movie would be even more powerful for the

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    feelings of tension and anxiety that interfere with the manipulation of numbers and the solving of mathematical problems in a wide variety of ordinary life and academic situations Math anxiety can cause one to forget and lose one’s self-confidence (Tobias‚ S.‚ 1993). Research confirms that pressure of timed tests and risk of public embarrassment have long been recognized as sources of unproductive tension among many students. Three practices that are a regular part of the traditional mathematics classroom

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    LITERATURE REVIEW In recent days India is witnessing a change in consumerism. The market is now predominantly Consumer driver. The focus is shifting for product based marketing to need based marketing. Consumer is given many options to decide. Two wheeler segment is no exception to this general trend. An effective market communication is imperative for reaching the target audience. So it is important that we study the consumer perceptions and behavior of the two wheeler owners which with give

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    Although Denmark is the considered to be the happiest country in the world‚ contemporary artists and authors create works portraying the absurdities and ironies in the reality of that happiness. In 2006‚ Danish author Nina Marie Aidt released Baboon‚ a collection of short stories about life in Denmark. She often focuses on the brutal and often hidden aspects of life. Her stories pick up at a seemingly random point in a persons life and continue through the persons eyes revealing often uncomfortable

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