Mediation

I am writing to express my interest in becoming a brother of Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity, International. Currently I am a senior majoring in Psychology and doubling minoring in Communications and Criminal Justice. Joining this fraternity has been a long time aspiration of mine upon my firsts years here at the University at Albany. I most recently have begun my graduate school application process hoping to attain my masters in Social Work and upon retrieval, then on to attend law school to…

You might be wondering what this article is going to be about, especially having read the title. It's about an industry that has skyrocketed from having pockets of believers in select countries to a revolution that now spans the globe and takes the form of a billion dollar a year industry. It's about personal development and the use of techniques and technology to take control of the brain and mould it so that the mind benefits you. From behavioural problems, outlook transformation, achieving…

Critical Legal Thinking Case Study 1 Sterling, Inc. vs NoBugs The purpose of this report is to present advantages and disadvantages of a lawsuit regarding the breach of contract between NoBugs and Sterling, Inc. Furthermore, we will discuss the pretrial planning should Sterling, Inc. decide to sue NoBugs. First we must evaluate the cost for Sterling, Inc. to move forward with a law suit against NoBugs. In addition to the financial loss in excess of 20 million for loss of profits, expenses…

Many contemporary Japanese beliefs and values have a religious background. Despite the fact that modern-day Japan is a largely secular society, various religions have a hand in the shaping of Japanese society, including, but not limited to, Shintoism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. Of the following, Shintoism and Buddhism can arguably be called the most influential, and while only Shintoism is indigenous to Japan, today, the influence of Buddhist culture compares to that of Shintoism (Dolan…

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down offers an insight into the clash of modern western medicine with the traditional methods and people of another culture, in this case the Hmong. The non-fiction book offers a skillfully written depiction of the plight of the Lee family, one of many Hmong refugees absorbed into the United States following their allied involvement in the “silent war”. A complex and detailed presentation of two disparate cultures without preference for one over…

Brainwaves and Cerebellum By: James Monds Have you ever wondered why the brain looks like it has folds? The brain is the most complex, and highest quality organ in the body. The brain has folds and has six brain waves: Beta, Gamma, Sensory, Theta, and Delta. The brain also encompasses the cerebellum, brainstem and four brain lobes: Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, and Occipital. The lobes and waves of the brain are an essential component of every human being. At the root of all thoughts, emotions,…

Lastly, children’s future occupational income and prestige trajectories are effected by peer victimization. According to “Effect of Childhood Victimization on Occupational Prestige and Income Trajectories”, childhood victimization has long-term consequences on economic well-being. The authors hypothesized that young adults who experienced more childhood victimizations would have lower jobs and incomes compared to those with no victimization history. A sample of 8,901 young adults aged 18–28…

meaning, and initially, we will scaffold toward the full, concrete example within the Proverb. In today’s world, many students may not readily think of the fact that many repetitive strokes of an ax, even a small one, can cut down a tree. Next, mediation of the accurate meaning of “great” in this sentence will clarify that “great” does not always mean “wonderful or best,” but it can also mean “large or immense.” In an attempt to do this, we might discuss the great white shark, the Great Lakes,…

Descartes’ Philosophy Effects Elisabeth Soul What can we understand from Descartes philosophy in his meditation? That is what Elisabeth was trying to do by sending letters to Descartes and because there was no other ways to have a conversation between each other’s so Philosophers usually send letters to each other’s to make a conversion. Elisabeth was the princess of bohemia she was born on 1618 in Heidelberg, Germany. Her highness was a Philosopher and she was famous of her sharp mind and her…

Divorce introduces major changes within a family dynamic no matter what the age of the individuals involved. Divorce carries out heartbreak, pain, and confusion. Children are extremely susceptible to the pain and confusion that accompanies the divorce of their parents. Children witness the loss of love between parents, undergo the adjustment of two different households, and experience the daily absence of one parent while living with the other, all of which create a challenging new family…