I have decided to do my research paper about the effects of Agent Orange on the ecosystem and environment of Vietnam and the soldiers who were fighting during the Vietnam war. This topic is one of many examples of how dangerous chemical being used for warfare also destroyed the environment. This event also caused damage to the people who were in contact with the agent and spread genetically through their descendants. I often wonder how the government can use such dangerous chemicals without thinking
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the most significant agent of socialization? Why do friends become more important agents of socialization than parents? There are different types of agents in socialization‚ including the family‚ peers‚ and mass media. These agents of socialization influence our orientations to life. Family places an important role‚ and as we become older we become part of a society where we can obtain opinions and ideas from someone other than a parent. The first and most important agent in socialization is
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occupation that I chose is to be a Travel Agent. “Travel agents sell transportation‚ lodging‚ and admission to entertainment activities to individuals and groups who are planning trips. They offer advice on destinations‚ plan trip itineraries‚ and make travel arrangements for clients.” (OOH) The reason i chose this job is because my mom is a travel agent so I am able help her out a lot‚ and after long experience i discovered that i enjoyed being a travel agent and that i would like to be one in the
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Repercussions of Agent Orange in the Vietnam War Our modern society and technology revolves around many different chemical compounds. Advances in the chemical field of herbicides or pesticides‚ while being beneficial to our society‚ can come at a price. Without proper testing and research‚ harmful chemical compounds may be released into the environment unknowingly. Some compounds‚ even though thoroughly tested‚ may only exhibit malicious effects years after being introduced to the environment.
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An FBI agent is a difficult‚ and grueling occupation‚ yet it is respected‚ and can help and protect all people‚ takes a strong dedication. The FBI started from a force of special agents in 1908 by Attorney General Bonaparte. Law Enforcement was often called a political than an professional in 1892. Progressive was given to the Department of Justice by Creating Special agents corps. The only name it still had was attorney general nor did it have a leader yet. To conduct investigations the Department
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Forwarders can act as either a Principal or Agent. Describe in your own words the differences between each. Under what circumstances might a Freight Forwarder want to act as either a Principal or Agent? When Freight Forwarders act as principal‚ they assume all responsibility and liability for the pick-up‚ handling‚ transporting and delivery of the shipment as a regular common carrier would. Their name is on the BOL. When a Freight Forwarder acts as an agent‚ their liability ends once they hand over
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Talent Agency Act (TAA) [is] the law enacted in 1978 that requires a person to have a license if they are acting as an agent… the TAA defines a talent agent as ‘a person or corporation who engages in the occupation of procuring‚ offering‚ or attempting to procure employment for an artist’ ” (Forbes‚ 2013). In this context‚ “artist” also refers to athletes represented by talent agents. The TAA effectively restricts any other entity from legally representing athletes in any compensation negotiation. In
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Moral Philosophy is arguably one of the most ambiguous forms of philosophy‚ but is also one of the most necessary. We‚ as humans‚ seek some moral reference point from which we can assign moral good and bad in everyday life. However‚ it is not clear exactly which moral standard‚ if any‚ is closest to this intangible moral ideal. The problem is that‚ when speaking of morality‚ there are so many factors and perspectives to consider. First there is the intention of the person which determines the desired
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Principal –agent conflict arise because managers & shareholders view the role of the corporation differently. Investors see corporation as investment vehicles. Shareholders want corporate managers to work diligently and efficiently towards the simple goal of maximizing the value of their ownership stake. However‚ the relationship between the managers of a corporation and its owners is complex. The principle of self-interested behavior tells that people‚ including managers and stockholders‚ work
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The definition of socialisation is the influences where one acquires a personal identity and learns the norms‚ values‚ behaviour and social skills appropriate to his or her social position. Out of the many agents of socialisation three of the most prominent ones would have to be family values‚ peer groups and media. Children are like sponges. They absorb information that is being provided. Behaviours that are observed‚ values that are being taught to them through an older member of the family
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