The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the book "Jimmy Corrigan or The Smartest Kid on Earth" by Chris Ware. Specifically it will focus on the images of architecture and detail in the novel. This graphic novel is unlike any other of this genre for a number of reasons. First, it is quite unique in the way it is presented, from the front and back plates and their feeling of old-time advertisements, to the detailed, almost engineering quality of the illustrations. This is extremely evident in the drawings of buildings throughout the novel, especially in the depictions of the 1893 Great Exposition in Chicago.

Known colloquially as a "boob job," breast augmentation surgery has become an increasingly common cosmetic surgery option for women worldwide. The medical term for breast augmentation surgery is mammaplasty but mammaplasty also refers to breast reduction surgeries. Breast augmentation involves the surgical insertion of a silicone bag filled with salt water beneath the natural breasts. The prosthesis offers the appearance of larger, fuller breasts while allowing the woman to keep her natural nipples. Surgical scars are in most cases hidden well. Women choose to have their breasts enlarged for any number of personal reasons. Breast augmentation is an invasive procedure and does involve some degree of risk that most non-surgical cosmetic procedures do not pose. However, the surgery is widely practiced in the United States by qualified physicians and is generally safe. Breast augmentation can offer a woman a renewed appreciation for her body, correcting problems such as asymmetry

The struggle for independence of any nation is and should always be anchored on the sovereign will of the people. The American Revolution was predicated under this particular assumption, that being the manifestation of the sovereign's will or the right to revolution would be invoked by the people under an oppressive regime. This right was enshrined in the US Constitution and serves as the benchmark of democratic ideals. This is the driving force of any revolution. The American Revolution was propelled by the consolidated will of the people from the grassroots, those belonging to small towns and villages. People banding as one despite their differences in beliefs to think of peaceful means or involving arms to change their government which they believe is not working for their interest. This ideal is relevant up until this day as governments are conscious of their policies because the people are watching every decision and action they take. If they do not meet the people&apo

The objective of this study is to investigate an issue in early childhood education and specifically the issue is music in early childhood education and whether the school should keep or not keep music as a 'special' in the school.

From the early ages as the first legal-tender was been invented, people were committed to depending on it forever. In the present days, people tend to be influenced by money regardless of the situation and sometimes some of the worst decision that men take have money-based motives. F. Scott Fitzgerald has emphasized in several of his writings the fact that people feel more contented when they have money, and thus tend to care less about other activities. Fitzgerald's text "The Rich Boy" presents the story of Anason Hunter, a young and prosperous man from the city of New York that seemed to obtain everything that he wanted. The story is told from a narrator's point of view in order to create for the readers a more intriguing and somewhat entertaining picture. In the beginning, Anason is presented as growing up without socializing much, as he is raised by his nanny and lacking any friends. As he grows up, he shortly finds a girl that he believes to

The paper attempts to increase awareness among practice clinicians about the prevalence, diagnostic and differential criteria, screening tools, and management of the disorder. Better treatment can help reduce anxiety and avoid complications, but failure can increase the costs of care and other undesirable effects, such as suicide, depression or chemical dependency. It presents the challenge of detecting obsessive-compulsive disorder when cases are not reported.

Bernard Williams' "Critique of Utilitarianism" focuses on addressing a major philosophical problem posed by utilitarianism. According to utilitarian theory actions can only be carried out if they produce the greatest amount of happiness. An example illustrating this theory is about Jim who faces the dilemma of choosing between either killing one Indian in order to spare the lives of the other Indians, or refusing to kill thereby allowing Pedro the soldier to kill all the Indians. If Jim was to apply the utilitarian theory, he would be led to believe that his killing of one Indian would be the solution leading towards the greatest amount of happiness for all involved. The problem Williams has with utilitarianism is that it severely discounts one crucial element in its quest towards deriving solutions to real world dilemmas. That element is the state of a person's private morals; the effec

Technology gets sophisticated as the years go by and by the same token, man's knowledge about the use and exploitation of technology increases. The Internet is probably one of mankind's greatest technological advances that contributed not only to the improvement of business and industry but the well-being of individuals as well. But the Internet is not without its flaws because since this technology is made by man, man could defeat it likewise. Throughout the decades, reports have inundated the mass media regarding attacks on the Web and the Internet. These attacks range from a simple Trojan sent via the email, spamming, proliferation of adware and spyware to massive assaults with the use of denial of service attacks (DOS), bots and botnets. It is not unusual for a DOS attack to be accompanied by bots and botnets nowadays. In previous years, the traditi

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the novels "Push" by Sapphire and "Kindred" by Octavia E. Butler. Specifically it will analyze the characters of Precious in "Push" and Dana in "Kindred" as they are portrayed in each novel. Both of these characters are black women, but their experiences are extremely different, due to their circumstances. One goes back in time to experience the horrors of slavery and prejudice first hand, while the other lives in the modern world in her own version of Hell on the streets. They do have similarities besides their color, however, and they both represent modern black women in their own way.

Shoppers cut back on spending this holiday season. Retailers are in for a gloomy Christmas. Recent interviews show that consumers are finding some creative ways to both cut back on the number of gifts they are giving and to spend less on the gifts they will give. John xxxxx, a computer programmer, says his family is going to do a lot less gift giving this year. His family has organized a "Secret Santa" scheme where everyone will only give a gift to the name they draw. Johns adds that he had bought ten gifts for hi

Abstract: This work will analyze the case study titled Globalization, written by Cate Malek. (July, 2005) The work written in response to World Trade Organization protests and the whole of Globalization in general is significant in that it develops a detailed back and forth kind of assessment of what is good and what is bad about globalization and the conflict and concern associated with it. On the one hand the work stresses that globalization will have significant fall out, that should be kept in check and on the other it stresses the beliefs of many that it is not only an inevitable state of affairs but one that can seriously aide the development of humanity. No industry is more poised to realize the full breadth of the conflict associated with globalization than the hospitality industry as it is at the pinnacle of change and hosts agents of change on both sides of the discussion. This work will first critically examine the case study and then describe ways in which the hospitality

Doctoral research is often undertaken as a professional requirement, a means by which graduate students fulfill their obligation to advance knowledge in their fields. The underlying functions of doctoral research include the following: to deepen understanding of a specific area of research, to introduce colleagues in academia to research questions and problems, and to propose areas of future research. Doctoral research helps graduate students prepare themselves for the n

Part I According to 2007 numbers, the average income for families at the poverty level was around $20,650. Yet a third, or around $6876.45 monthly, of this income is typically used to put food on the table. That leaves a mere $13,773.55 a month for other living expenses, which breaks down to around $459 a day for an entire family. This daily income would then cover the cost of rent, medical bills, educational costs, and etc. This mere amount of annual monthly income for an entire family. This does not prove a sufficient amount of funds for an entire family. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, this would barely cover a family of two individuals, and fall quite short of the normal family number of around four individuals. Yet, there is no real way of discerning the consumption category which takes up the most amounts of funds other than the

1. There is nothing wrong with the economy if a garbage collector earns more than an English teacher. The cost of any commodity, including labor, is derived from supply and demand. If the garbage collector earns more, it means that there are fewer people willing to be garbage collectors relative to the demand for garbage collectors in comparison to English teachers. This drives the cost of a garbage collector up. 2. Direct regulation is when the government passes laws that specifically curtail the impacts of those externalities. This is a strong method of dealing with the externality and the most intrusive to the market. Incentive policies are when the government passes provides financial or other incentives to make certain options more viable for firms. This is an attempt to guide the market rather than control it, but as business decisions are often driven by government incentives such as tax policy they can be highly effective. Voluntary restrictions are the weakest method o

1.In the sixth chapter of his work "Meditations" Descartes makes a distinction between the mind and the body as two things which are fundamentally different, referring to the body, he calls it "res estensa", a finite, limited thing which does not have the capacity to think. The mind on the other hand, or "res cogitans" is non extended and its function is that of thinking. The philosopher uses the expression "real distinction " when he refers to the difference between these two substances. This distinction is called "real" because it refers to the very nature of things which distinguishes one from the other. It must be underlined that a substance can exist as a substance in the absence of any other existing thing. The direct consequence of this conception is that the mind and the body can exist independently and in the absence of the other. The mater is complicated because it gives rise to an entire set of questions, such as how is

For every four Americans, one will have to face some sort of mental illness at least once, (Spencer A-8). In fact, more Americans suffer from schizophrenia than from HIV/AIDS. In Georgia alone, an estimated 623,000 individuals suffer with major depression, (Spencer A-8). Along with depression, 242,000 are afflicted with some form of bipolar disorder and around 93,000 with schizophrenia. This has then resulted in extreme overcrowding of local and state hospitals mental care units, (). Low funds, lack of qualified staff, and even civil rights violations have all plagued Georgia's mental care facilities within the past few years. Georgia's mental healthcare is in complete chaos, "It's not just failing, it's broken," (Spencer A-8). Despite the large numbers of mentally ill patients in Georgia, local and state elections rarely touch on the failing healthcare system geared towards mental health. Many believe that this issue fails to take prominence w

In the early part of the 19th Century, court cases in which young people were charged with serious crimes came out much differently than they would by today's standards. In fact in some cases children under the age of 14 were not convicted of crimes that they had obviously committed because they were believed to be incapable of testifying accurately. In other cases young people (children) were not allowed to testify because it was thought that they were too young to understand what they were charged with. Courts really didn't seem to know what to do with young criminals during that period. According to Holly Brewer's book Birth or Consent: Children, Law, and the Anglo-American Revolution in Authority (Brewer, 2005, p. 220), state superior court cases show today's researchers that there was a "profound transformation in attitudes toward culpability" and an accused young person's age was becoming critical, in the early 19th Century, to not only decidi

Mission and vision The Affirmations Lesbian and Gay Community Center in Ferndale, Michigan is a highly inclusive organization, designed to promote tolerance and provide services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-gender individuals. It defines its central original mission statement as "gay is good, you are not alone." Although this mission statement seems to target gay youths, its philosophy has expanded to include bisexual and trans-gender individuals, in addition to lesbians and gay men and it tries to create a community atmosphere of safety and acceptance for all people, regardless of age, in the Michigan area. "Our focus is on helping lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender individuals find and develop community where we value and respect ourselves and others" ("About us," Affirmations, 2008) Programs and services Affirmations is a social organization as well as an awareness-raising and political advocacy organization. One of its most recent effort

Job performance is a well-researched concept because of its importance in determining efficiency not only among organizations, but also among individuals. This concept has been researched in terms of its conceptual and operational definitions, relationship with other variables, and effectiveness as a measure of efficiency and/or productivity in an organization. Adding to the complex nature of this concept is the variety of methodologies used to generate and validate its definitions, relationships with other variables, and measure reliability. In the discussion that follows, the above-mentioned ways in understanding the job performance concept is discussed based on analyses of three (3) articles that centers on this concept, using three (3) different methods: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed (qualitative-quantitative) methods. Each article highlights specific relationships and conceptualizations of job performance, utilizing this in the organizational context. Analysis of the

At the Democratic Convention in 1936 in the midst of the Great Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt decried what he termed economic royalists in his acceptance speech1. He was referring to the wealthy industrialists and other members of society's upper echelon. Roosevelt's message was clear – that these wealthy individuals would not dictate American policy. Instead, he argued, Americans should not be ruled by the "over- privileged". Roosevelt chose his characterization deliberately – the term 'royalists' referred directly back to the European social hierarchy. Five years previous, the concept of the American Dream was developed in juxtaposition to the European socioeconomic model. James Truslow Adams coined the term in The Epic of America and specifically referred in his text to the European elite, and how they would not understand the concept of the American Dream2. Roosevelt's characterization may have been popular at a time w

One of the most effective methods of teaching children--and others--about complex processes and systems is by comparing them to simple and familiar concepts in their own lives. The bloodstream, for example, is often described as a train, transporting "goods" like oxygen and nutrients to the cells, each of which is like a station. This type of explanation enables the student to form a mental picture of the functions described, whether or not they fully understand the true mechanism at work. Thus, it is not necessary at a basic level to explain osmosis and selective membranes and the host of other complex processes involved in transferring oxygen and nutrients from the blood to the cells of the body; to say, "The blood 'train' carries these things to the 'stations,' the cells, and drops them off before heading back to the heart to pick up more." This is much easier to explain and much simpler to understand, and is a sufficient explanation fo

The face of American cities has changed dramatically over the course of the past several decades. The nation has become increasingly urban over that span, but the role of cities has changed. At one point, American cities were thriving centers of trade and industry. This was followed by the rise of suburbia, white flight and urban decay. Today, many cities have become renewed, and urban America is once again a vital driver of culture and industry. Not all cities, however, have joined in this renewal. Many still stand in decay, plagued by issues of crime, poverty, undereducation and neglect. It is vital that American cities not only survive but thrive. They are the economic and cultural engines of the nation. This paper will examine the changes in America's cities in recent decades, the impact they have on the nation and ultimately sort out who is responsible for ensuring the health of our cities. Cities have changed dramatically over the past couple of decades. The post-wa

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the novel "Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return" by Marjane Satrapi. Specifically it will discuss the idea of "what if" in the novel. What if Marjane had not married Reza? Would her life have been different? Would she have stayed in Iran?

In order to locate a problem that is seen to be appropriate for doctoral research, the problem must be something that can be seen and explored in a new way. It needs to broaden the knowledge that a person has of his or her topic beyond the current bounds and provide an additional facet to a current field of study (Rainwater, 2007). Unlike Masters work, which generally rehashes the work of others, doctoral work looks at either unique areas of research, or unique facets of more common research areas. Conceptua

Introduction Often customer service is the most critical link to any customers and is the most pivotal in keeping customers loyal for the long-term. In assessing the performance of your company's customer service department, there are areas of exceptional strength and employees who are creating their processes that connect with and exceed the expectations of customers. There are also those processes, procedures, and attitudes that impede the ability of your company to gain the trust of customers over the long-term. Research has consistently shown that for any company to become the leader in their industries they must attain the role of trusted advisor in their core areas of expertise (Salamon, Robinson, 2008). Changing processes, systems and redefining the roles of key people in customer service can redefine how trustworthy your organization also appears as well (Eisingerich, Bell, 2008). The redefining of these processes, procedures, systems, and roles all need to be re-enginee