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A car’s name is supposed to evoke respect as well as engender consumer interest in a product, but sometimes manufacturers choose an identity that does just the opposite. In some instances the car’s name may simply be a cultural mistake, what sounds right in the native tongue, but translates badly elsewhere. We can’t always say for certain why a manufacturer would choose a particular (bad) name, but we can identify some of the worst car names of all times and the history behind those models. 1…

Research Paper In 800 BC plastic surgery first started as a reconstruction correction surgery. The word plastic in plastic surgery came from the Greek word plastikos which define to mold or to shape. The person who invented these techniques was a Roman scholar, Aulus Cornelius Celsus, who had recorded surgical techniques, including plastic surgery, in the first century AD. The first plastic surgery ever done was in 1977. That time it wasn’t a well known thing because very little…

Common Myth Paper: 10% Brain Power Myth Since the time of Einstein, people have been using the phrase, “the brain is only capable of 10% usage of its masses”(Chudler). There is not a clear explanation on where this idea originated, however, many intelligent minds contributed to the ongoing myth, including: Albert Einstein, Pierre Flourens, William James, and Karl Lashley. However, what is known is that the statement, “humans only use 10% of their brain”, is a false one. Chudler’s Research An…

Life brings us many joys, but one of the worst parts about aging are the visible signs associated with it-mainly wrinkles. Over the years, many different anti-wrinkle treatments have been developed and some have obviously worked better than others. As men and women continue to become more body conscious, they are struggling to find ways to reduce the visible signs of aging for a smoother, younger look. Advancements in anti-aging technology have brought about many different treatment remedies…

Is a New Car Safer Than an Old Car? If you’ve ever been in an accident, you know how traumatic getting into an accident can be. With over 33,000 killed at the wheel, it’s reasonable for you to contemplate whether new cars are safer than old cars. Many people have asked this very question after seeing a new car crumble in an accident. New Cars Are Safer Than Old Cars To put it plainly, new cars are much safer than old cars. Car manufacturers are equipping new cars with safety features, including…

In the article, Cosmetic Surgery May Not Improve Self-Esteem, Melissa Dittmann begins by telling the story of DeLisa Stiles, who disliked her appearance because she felt she looked too masculine. She underwent major cosmetic surgeries during her appearance on the reality TV show, The Swan 2. Dittmann says that she might look perfect from the outside, but psychologist are worried about contestants in this and other TV shows because they are not sure whether are not people should undergo drastic…

1) The three companies I’m choosing to discuss are Comcast, Ford and Frontier Airlines. 2) I think that Comcast fits a monopolistic model and Ford and Frontier fit an oligopolistic model. 3) The single most important factor in deciding whether or not each company is an oligopoly or a monopoly is the competition. In the case of Comcast, they get to be the sole cable provider in the regions they serve, and as such, can charge a much higher price. For Ford and Frontier, they both face stiff…

Hello there. I will be talking about Olbers’ Paradox. In the year 1826, the German astronomer Heinrich Olbers’ proposed a controversial question about what makes the night sky dark if the universe contains an infinite number of bright stars (Newton 1). This question fascinates me because every celestial object that can be observed with our eyes, should have an important reason and role to play. The paradox about the night sky was also argued by Kepler as stated in his “Conversations with the…

Plastic surgery or medical effort to beautify the face has become a natural thing lately. Many articles that discuss how to care or patient interviews plastic surgery that many of the celebrities. But if you are curious about the process of plastic surgery, you can play a game called Plastic Surgery Simulator. This game is a simulation of cosmetic surgery which has various branches such as plastic surgery on the nose, eyes, and others. No need to worry because this simulation approach cartoon…

Leader in Action_2 Directions: Read the Leader in Action Mary Barra, CEO of GM on p. 97 and respond/analyze the following questions: 1. Why might Barra be classified as a transformational leader? According to our textbook, “Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills,” the transformational leader is the one who brings about positive, major changes in an organization (DuBrin, 2016, p. 77). Barra has already proven that she’s a transformational leader by being the first woman to…