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    Unfortunately, living in Canada gave Chris a semi-disadvantage over other potential astronauts that wanted to explore life in space as well. When Chris determined he wanted to be an astronaut, being a Canadian citizen only decreased his chances. He wrote, “I also knew, as did every kid in Canada, that it was impossible. Astronauts were American. NASA only accepted applications from U.S citizens, and Canada didn't even have a space agency [5].” However, this didn’t stop Chris from obtaining his dream career. In fact, “In June 1992 Chris Hadfield was selected to become one of four new Canadian astronauts from a field of 5330 applicants. He was assigned by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas [3].”…

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    The Group Video Assignment has been the most creative assignment I have completed during my post-secondary education thus far. My favourite aspect of the assignment is its requirement to not only utilize an analytical approach in determining why European states are having difficulty cooperating in some areas, but also its requirement to utilize a creative approach to present the rationale. Regarding the division of the work for the assignment, it was more or less equally distributed between…

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    family, and school all at the same time without lacking interest in any of the topics. It has especially become challenging because my work at this point of my career is demanding a lot of traveling which makes it somewhat difficult to stay on top of my education. I have been fortunate enough to count with good support from my family which allows me to maintain on top of my work and school schedule. I am currently in my last semester of school and feel extremely excited to achieve my degree…

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    The key examples of this are Hastings and Stanley being on opposite ends of the spectrum. Hasting was dangerous to Richard merely because he, along with Stanley, posses agency. From the beginning of the play to Act three, Hastings has the freedom to side with whomever he wants making him a wild card for kings Henry, Richard, and Richmond. Richard executes Hastings because Hastings has the potential to betray him. Hastings is easy to exterminate because he is a lose end for both side diving for…

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    volunteer at an agency where I could interact with people because I enjoy helping others. When I found out that I could volunteer at the library, I jumped on that chance right away. Volunteering at the Eva K. Bowlby Library allowed me to do those things. There are two current considerations regarding our society. First, should the federal, local, and state government allocate and spend tax dollars to fund professional social agencies that would, in turn, meet the needs of their communities?…

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    Multi agency working and integrated working is important as children in their early years may have a range of needs and this holistic approach, which is an important part of the government frame work known as Every Child Matters, allows early years settings to respond to the wider needs of young children and their families to improve outcomes for children in both their learning and development. 1.2 Analyse how integrated working practices and multi agency working in partnership deliver better…

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    A Case Study on Moral Status Introduction In the field of medicine, ethics and moral status can quickly become a complicated topic. Throughout history, the issue of defining who should receive moral status has continually plagued philosophers, theologians, and scientists. This struggle continues as researchers try to define moral status based on theories such as human and cognitive properties, moral agency, sentience, and relationships (Grand Canyon University, 2016). Which Theory or Theories…

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    Risk Management Application of Risk Management Principles in the Department of Homeland Security The department of homeland security was established shortly after the 9/11 attack on the world trade center and the military headquarters. The government found out that it was badly exposed in handling internal security. The existing structures were not working because the state agencies were never coordinating in addressing terrorist attacks. Currently, DHS takes the issue of security seriously and…

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    and government agencies to use Information Technology to connect the growing need for IT services and products. Many businesses have found themselves unable to accommodate these requirements due to their organizational structure. Additionally, a growing number of government agencies are unable to keep a fully staffed IT department due to budget constraints. These hurdles can have a lasting effect on the growth of any organization. While IT is constantly expanding, small businesses and government…

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    The Problem of Moral Agency in Hamlet In order to be a moral agent, a person has to have a good sense of self, they have to know exactly who they are and how they must act according to the decisions they make. In Hamlet, the moral task at hand is revenge for the murder of Hamlet the elder. The murdered King's son, also of the same name, must be the one to avenge the murder. Before Prince Hamlet finds out the true story behind his father's death, he has his mother's…

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