Dead leaves crinkled and crumbled beneath Penelope's feet as she trod the well-worn path from the mulberry patch back towards the cottage. She could feel the chilled air seeping through the usually thick, warm suede of her hand-sewn moccasins, a sign that tonight would be cold enough for a fire. Basket in her gloved hand, Penelope rushed back home humming a tune, all the while fantasizing about homemade, hot, spiced mead. It was one of the specialties at the Dragon Treats Café, which Penelope and her husband Arbogast had owned and operated for a full one hundred and twenty-six years. This December they planned a huge party to celebrate the mulberry harvest: they had bushel upon bushel of the fruit from the forest. Mulberries made the best mead, thought Penelope: their tart flavor lent itself so well to the fermented brew, which when served hot could cure just about anything. As Penelope approached the house the tart aroma of berries pierced through the cold late au

The belief by Boots and Scoots that its affirmative action plan is voluntary is inaccurate. Also, the clause in the company's affirmative action plan, "Upon the day that the percentage of each group (defined by a protected trait) within the company equals the percentage of each such group in the available labor pool the affirmative action plan shall end exactly three years from that day" presents several legal concerns regarding affirmative action compliance, most notably the introduction of a possible quota issue and lack of continues compliance. Boots and Scoots should consider an update to its affirmative plan regardless of whether or not it continues to conduct business with the federal government. Otherwise, it could be subjected to agency reviews, court proceedings and costly fines. All covered employers of companies doing business with the federal government are required to adopt a formal affirmative action program, documented by a written affirmative

There is an increasing awareness about the process of human reproductive cloning, and this has led to differences on the subject between people. The first actual case of cloning was the cloning of Dolly the sheep by Ian Wilmut and his associates. Earlier the concept of cloning had been discussed at depth in the area of science fiction literature. The idea itself had been widely debated through commissions and committees, as this was viewed largely as an unknown in the area of genetic and reproductive technology. At the time when Dolly took birth, there were 277 embryos that had been produced clonally. These finally resulted in only one live birth, but even she was found to be not very healthy. Her condition gradually worsened, and finally she had to be put to death recently. Human cloning causes harm in three ways. The greatest harm is caused to the person who is cloned. Secondly, it harms the unit of the fam

Journal Entry: July 20-27, 1806 We are camped on unique claylike soil that glows white and blue. The texture of the clay indicates that the buffalo had trampled here recently, and the ridges and bumps make it difficult for the horses to navigate without stumbling. We decided to take this opportunity to improve our axes by replacing their handles and sharpening their blades. With these new tools, we managed to quickly and easily chop down a few large trees with which to build canoes. Each tree formed one large canoe: they would be a decent twenty-eight feet long and between 16 and 18 inches deep. These are to be the canoes used for a side trip carried out by one of our party. They will travel and navigate the rivers here and endeavor to gain the favor of the local Indian bands. Our stock of horses are exhausted, tired from all their work, their muscles obviously sore because they seem cranky, reluctant to move, and testy. We need to take better care of them over the next few days, for they

Over time, trends in the business environment when it comes to management and organizational structuring have shifted from being technical or skills-oriented to being interpersonal or relations-oriented. The sudden change in strategies dealing with management of members within an organization is influenced by the growing complexity, yet quality, services that organizations must provide for its members for their satisfaction. Satisfaction of organization members is important since most organizations rely on the productivity of its members. Thus, every member of an organization must be satisfied with the organization s/he is affiliated with in order to ensure productivity, and loyalty, for the organization. Why the sudden shift from skills-oriented to relations-oriented management in organizations' Just as marketing products have shifted from being product-oriented to service-oriented, organization management is also moving internally, focusing with a greate

In her article, Shocking Study Reveals Vitamin C Can Help You Win the Lottery, Ann Victoria tells of a study conducted by Dr. Valsing where he sent a questionnaire out to lottery winners asking for, amongst other things, information on their diet at the time they had bought the lottery tickets. The study found that the major link between all the winners was high amounts of Vitamin C in their diet which Dr. Valsing theorizes could have heightened their psychic abilities to gauge the winning numbers. "It could very well be that something in vitamin C has an effect on the part of the mind that receives telepathic thought waves. In other words, these people's ESP abilities may have been temporarily heightened, allowing them to "tune in" so to speak to what numbers would come up in the lottery" (para

Within the education system, and educational institutes, body language can aid teachers and counselors when dealing with troubled students or students who seem to be performing poorly in the classroom. "Teens are particularly expressive when it comes to body language" (Pierce- Rusunen, D.1) and recognizing the cues and signals could assist in gauging self-esteem issues and problems at home or at school. "Girls will let their hair fall so it covers their eyes or the sides of their face [and] they're more hunched over, their eyes are downcast" (Pierce-Rusunen) are all cues that teenage girls have issues wi

The emergence of the Industrial Revolution in the history of humankind has brought about significant changes that greatly altered the way human society lived. Through the Industrial Revolution, technologies that were never conceived to influence the way people accomplish their activities, making them easier and faster to do, have begun developing by the turn of 19th until the present century. Furthermore, technological inventions and innovations made possible the mass production of materials and gadgets that are mainly run by electricity, as well as plastics and other materials made up of man-made substances and chemicals. However, the birth of new technological development in human society has also endangered one aspect of human life that is, perhaps, the most essential element that keeps human beings alive on planet Earth. The deterioration of the environment is the main issue that is prevalently talked about regarding the disadvantages of the industrial

Plot The Cathedral by Raymond Carver is an extremely important story about inner conflict, the usually wrong causes of that conflict and how enlightenment brings an end to such problems. The story revolves around three characters, a husband Bub, his wife-unnamed, and a blind man-Robert. The story begins with blind man arriving at Bib's place since he had been invited by his wife to visit them on his way from Connecticut. The blind man's presence irritates the husband who feels uncomfortable in his company and is quite jealous of the close connection between the blind man and Bub's wife. However over the course of the story, his feelings for the blind man change, making him realize that our perceptions are driven and controlled by wrong pre-conceived notions and televised images. The reality may actually be very different as Bub experiences at the end of the story. Character The main character is the story is the narrator who goes through tremendous inner change when he meet Robert, a blind man who happens to be a close acquaintance of his wife's. Narrator, who is called Bub, appears to be a bitter rather hostile character in the beginnin

William Jennings Bryan was a radical, highly recognized and often criticized candidate representing the democratic and people's party in the election of 1896. His major role during the 1896 election was that of representative of the common people. Bryan argued for the benefit of all men as equals, whether farmers, laborers, urban or rural professionals, black or white, his interests lie in the common good of all. Bryan advocated for a government that would truly serve the people, and not just specific "causes" or premises. His strongest platform was support of a monetary move from a gold standard to a dual monetary system where gold and silver backed the American dollar. His ideas were supported by many, but his methods were considered non-mainstream and he was often criticized for his unconventional methods. Bryan was unpopular on many levels because he took a very loud and active stand on many issues that were controversial and somewhat unpopular. Some of his issu

As with most epic tales, Beowulf explores the nature of heroism. Written anonymously in Old English, the poem narrates the adventures and successes of a warrior named Beowulf, who earns himself fame and respect by slaying demons for a Danish kingdom. The poem exhibits the ethics of heroism, including loyalty toward the kingdom and a willingness to place other people's safety above one's own. Beowulf demonstrates the power of heroism through three main components: reputation, pride, and fearlessness in the face of death. Because heroes are afforded so much respect, Beowulf's good reputation demonstrates the power of heroism. In the poem's prologue, the narrator provides some background information about the titular character: "Famed was this Beowulf: far flew the boast of him," (line 18). Even before he was summoned to kill Grendel for D

The history of guerilla warfare transcends national boundaries. When one nation or people group is outnumbered or out-equipped, they often turn to guerrilla tactics in order to further the purpose of war, and eventually even the scales' in terms of military effectiveness. Walter Laqueur's book looks back through time, and identifies the commonalities within guerilla tactics. Distinctions exist between traditional warfare, guerilla tactics, and terrorism, which Laqueur makes in his book. Traditional warfare can be described as the armed conflict between two equally matched powers. Examples of traditional warfare include the majority of battles fought during WWII. Armies of many nations, equipped military hardware fought large and small battles over European territory. While strategies, tactics and maneuvers were an important aspect of the battles, the nation's forces faced each other directly in contests for cities, and territory. Guerilla warfare is

The Middle Ages covers roughly a thousand years, from approximately 400 to 1500 and the term generally refers to the changes that the European society experienced during these years. Many agree that there was not just one medieval civilization, but many. These civilizations are related to each other in some ways, but they also have their own distinct characteristics that set them apart from each other. Historians generally agree that the Renaissance lasted approximately two centuries, beginning with the mid-1300s and lasting until the1600s. Each era has defining characteristics that that can be recognized through literature. The Middle Ages represents a variety of literature. Literature about kings flourished at this time. During this time, the heroic idea included an aristocratic king. Literature of this time reflects an interesting aspect, which is that by dying gloriously, one might achieve immortality. (Abrams 3) Beowulf is one epic that has survived thro

The Internet has vastly increased the supply of news channels and outlets and has spawned a 24-hour news cycle. The media audience of a public relations (PR) professional is more informed than in times before the Internet when the press kit was the primary means by which a reporter could obtain information about a company without speaking with a representative. Press and analyst conferences are no longer "invitation- only

A general Constitutional Convention to revise the Articles of Confederation met at Philadelphia in May, 1787. Opinions concerning how the government should be managed differed dramatically from state to state resulting in several competing plans: The Virginia Plan, The Pinckney Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Hamilton Plan. Some plans advocated giving the federal government almost total power, others thought that the federal government should be given general powers with interpretation left up to Congress and yet others wanted to grant only specific powers to the federal government (The constitutional convention). In the end, a balance was struck called the Great Compromise. The Virginia delegation, under the leadership of James Madison and Governor Edmund Randolph prepared the Virginia Plan which was presented to the Convention on May 29th and May 30th. Instead of simply amending the Articles of Confederation, the Virginia Plan proposed an entirely ne

Today many people speak about the pace and revolutionary speed of life. It appears that this has to be the time of greatest change in American history. Those who lived in the United States during the mid-1800s may have thought differently. When Alexis de Tocqueville visited the U.S. in 1831, he was amazed not only by the nation's fast pulse but also by the reaction of the citizens to this tremendous growth. Americans were surely on the move, but not everyone agreed on the direction. Many were worried about territorial expansion, increasing population and expanding diversity that was causing increasing animosity and selfishness that individualism brings. These concerns initiated the reform tradition or reform impulse as it is sometimes called. Individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and interests had various reasons for wanting reform or changing the direction they saw the country moving. Humanitarian or secular organizations hoped to reduce the stresses and inequities creat

Social and Economic Changes: From the Colonial Era and American Revolution, to the Birth of a New Nation (1750 - 1800)

After the defeat of British colonists against the American and French forces in the American Revolution, which ended in 1781, Americans began rebuilding their nation by developing stable economic and political institutions. This paper will discuss economic and political developments that paved the way for the Americas or United States become a prosperous and powerful nation not only in the Western bloc, but in the whole world as well. Upon establishing their own government right after the American Revolution, Americans began rehabilitating their economy, by spurring agriculture, the main source of income of most Americans during that period. What paved the way for agriculture to proliferate and flourish in the country is through the invention of the cotton g

Literature has always effectively portrayed social realities in human life through subjective interpretation of literary writers/authors. Throughout history, human society has witnessed events that influenced the behaviors and actions of people, such as the abolition of black American slavery, or worldwide events such as the Vietnam War. These events have been illustrated into various literary forms, and each form conveys a different meaning/s that is/are subjectively important to the author/writer. "Harlem," a poem by Langston Hughes is a perfect example of a literary work that illustrates the social realities of human life during the period where Hughes composed the poem, which is in 1920s. As one of the main proponents of the Harlem Renaissance, Hughes contributed significantly to the anti-black slavery movement of his period through his poetry. "Harlem" embodies the historical and social situation in the American society in the early 20th century, whe

The Tokugawa period of Japanese history was a time of rigid class stratification. The Weak Body of a Useless Woman: Matsuo Taseko and the Meiji Restoration by Anne Walthall deals with the transformation from the age of the samurai to the modern; from the Shogunate to Empirical rule and the beginning transition from an agrarian to technological society. This book is about change, specifically, social and political change, but. also, about changes that occurred within the life of an individual, a woman and a political activist. . Matsuo Taseko was born into the peasant class. Her family were farmers living and working in the Ina Valley in what is now the Nagano Province. The samurai system was based on a feudal and agrarian society where the workers paid homage' or taxes to the local ruling samurai. Taseko was the daughter of the local headman, which brought responsibility as well as greater contact with others, including political leaders. It also made he

Geoffrey Chaucer demonstrates his skill as a writer with his "Wife of Bath's Prologue" in many ways. It is easy to lose ourselves in the character of the Wife of Bath because she is colorful and by reading her prologue, we feel as though we almost know her. Her unique qualities cause her to stand out and her honesty about her personal situation is admirable, among other things. Another critical element of the "Wife of Bath's Prologue" is the fact that a man pens it. This aspect of the tale makes it more enjoyable because such behavior by women was not acceptable during the fifteenth century. Additionally, because a man writes her prologue, we cannot help but consider why he wrote it. This fictional character provides Chaucer an opportunity to address many subjects that may have been taboo in his time. By employing irony and humor, Chaucer is able to make statements about women and how they are treated. It should be noted the Chaucer was indeed seeking to represent a woman's v

The book Women, Men, and, Society by authors Claire M. Renzetti and Daniel J. Curran offers a detailed look at gender inequality in society. The emphasis is on showing how gender inequality and sexism affect both men and women in society. The book also details how other factors such as sexism, ageism and homophobia impact on gender inequality. In considering gender in society, the authors considers the many areas of society where gender inequalities are both created and observed. This includes considering issues such as how children become gender socialized in their early years, gender inequalities in the school environment, the link between gender creation and the media, gender issues in employment, gender issues in politics, and the link between gender and health. By reading the book, it becomes obvious just how much of modern society contains gender issues. After reading the book, I was left with the realization that essentially every aspect of society has be

This paper is an analysis of God's judgments and His punishment using Genesis to illustrate the subject. It has 2 sources.

This paper is based on the importance of conserving the tribal lands and how much pressure is on some tribal lands to give up their natural resources. This paper then covers the reasons why it is important to conserve the tribal lands and what culture and heritage the lands carry forward.

Laura Mulvey and Walter Benjamin are film critics who base their thoughts on established theory. Ms. Mulvey uses a psychoanalytic approach while Benjamin utilizes a political and economic view based on Marxist theory. In his statement, "If the natural utilization of productive forces is impeded by the property system, the increase in technical devices, in speed, and in the sources of energy will press for an unnatural utilization as proof that society has not been mature enough to incorporate technology as its organ, that technology has not been sufficiently developed to cope with the elemental forces of society" he allows that society utilizes technology, including cinema, to incorporate political agenda. Ms. Mulvey would argue tha