By contrasting two of Professor Edward Walker studies, differences can be seen in the social movement tactics used both against corporations and also by corporations. Corporations have a weaker capacity to respond to protest and a narrower range of vulnerabilities, therefore, their structure promotes a greater number of confrontational forms of protests against it (Walker et al. 69, 71). On the other hand, social movement tactics used by corporations, as in the healthcare industry, are more…
If you suffer from chronic pain, you’re likely aware of the fact medical cannabis has been proven as an effective treatment for this condition. Those taking opioids may have explored this alternative already, while others wonder if it’s a safer alternative in light of the recent opioid crisis. There are many reasons to recommend medical cannabis over opioids and other treatments for chronic pain. When it comes to medical cannabis, however, a lot depends on the strain you’re using. Many…
represents the heart and soul of Japanese society; based on the teaching of Confucius, it embodies the honor, loyalty, and spirit of the Samurai, qualities that are forever imprinted on Japanese culture. During its great and rather turbulent history, the 47 Ronin Incident or Ako Incident is one of the most beloved in Japanese history. The Chingura, as it is called in Japanese, is a tale of kinship, honor, and “crooked government officials.” (Ronin Gallery) It is not a wholly unique event to any…
closer, he realizes the forceful winds are created by the flapping wings of Satan; the wings being a peculiar characteristic given by Dante. The unusual picture of Satan is completed with “three faces on his head” where “with six eyes did he weep” (47). Each face was a different color. The middle was red, representing anger, the right face was white/yellow, representing impotence, and the…
syndrome occurs due to nondisjunction of the sex cell resulting in 47 chromosomes total(extra copy of X chromosome in males). XYY syndrome - Males affected by this syndrome have above average height and also commonly have low intelligence or below average intelligence. Many experience severe acne, weak muscles, hand tremors, behavior problems, and learning disabilities. 47, XYY males is a result of nondisjunction of the sex cell resulting in 47 chromosomes total(extra copy of Y chromosome in…
An important aspect in any written work is the perspective of the literary piece. The point of view determines what information is relayed, what beliefs are portrayed, and what feelings are transferred to the reader. Therefore when reading Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, it is important to note that the main perspective is that of Victor Frankenstein and, more importantly, why Victor is the telling the story in the first place. Understanding that will help lead to understanding the negative light…
47). The nurse will also monitor complete blood cell count, liver panel and serum glucose with electrolyte levels that may show signs of thyrotoxic crisis (Crawford & Harris, 2012, p. 47). Regular follow-up appointments should be scheduled and the nurse should teach the patient to avoid foods high in iodine (Crawford & Harris, 2012, p. 47). “Patients with Graves disease should notify their healthcare provider if they…
North Vietnam, North Korea and in many African countries. The rifle was cheap, reliable and easy to maintain, making it prone to rebellion that were not well financed. One of the most notorious usage of the AK-47 was in the Vietnam war, where the North Vietnamese army was supplies with the AK-47 due to its alignment with the Soviet Union.…
Home is where the heart is. The heart is where it is happiest, secure, comforted, and accepted. Sandra Cisneros juggles with the idea of self-acceptance in her novella, The House on Mango Street. Esperanza is a young, Mexican-American girl, growing up on Mango Street, facing the challenges of self-acceptance. Cisneros writes Esperanza’s stories and thoughts, both the good and the bad, along her journey. Esperanza’s negative view of herself changes as she discovers her role in her community.…
The first claim is that people believe in Christian morals, but do not believe in the Christian God. Lewis on the other hand, claims that he is entirely in favor of the moral teachings of Christianity (Lewis 47). Additionally, he believes in the “definite moral teaching” of Christianity versus “no parallel in other religions” (Lewis 46). The second claim non-Christian people make is that the Gospels are merely a legend. Lewis on the other hand, claims that…