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Romantic writers commonly used gothic elements to describe supernatural events that included a dark setting and gloomy atmosphere, usually followed by a dreadful crime. Many writers took interest in the gothic, and in this essay I will try to analyze and discuss the use of those elements in Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley and Christabel […]
Read moreStrengths IBM’s core strength lies in its System/360 and System/370 mainframe series. These mainframes have become the industry’s benchmark that competitors try to match. Moreover, IBM’s high-priced lease strategy, supported by excellent customer support, enhances the company’s fortunes. Over the years, IBM’s excellent service, along with a successful sales team has given it an advantage […]
Read moreCassava starch as an effective component for Ideal Biodegradable Plastic Inventions have evolved and continue to evolve such that after several years of study, research and experimentation reach great developments. With continuing efforts to investigate the constituents of Philippine plants, we have pursued investigation of starch of the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta). Cassava tubers were […]
Read moreThe narrator of the story “Love is a Fallacy” relates to a freshman student in law school, intelligent, egocentric person, and outgoing always thinking he was logical. As the narrator showed us some fallacies throughout the story, he was outsmarted by Polly. What are some of the impressions that I made from reading Love is […]
Read moreHow is Vivekananda’s life and teachings relevant to current generation youth? For more reasons than one, writing an essay on Vivekananda’s teachings is a challenging task. One, Swami Vivekananda taught on both broad and very deep aspects (not restricted to India alone) encompassing Spiritualism, Universal values, Religion, Character building, Education, Spirit of Service and Social […]
Read moreBruce Dawe’s texts Drifters and Last Seen 12:10am, convey different journeys that offer challenges and insights. Journeys can be defined as an act of travelling from one place to another. The physical journey evident in Drifters places emphasis on the fact that journeys can be forced. The text Last Seen 12:10am depicts that journeys can […]
Read moreFaizul Khan Tanim interviews Abul Kalam Azad, chairman and managing director of Azad Products pvt ltd, and relives the actual moments of the scenes depicted in the latest Banglalink ad to hit the television Gone are the days of advertisements with product-specific features only. The viewers are now welcoming creative television commercials sporting social messages, […]
Read moreJean Webster is an American writer and author of many books. Her works include Daddy-Long-Legs, Dear Enemy, and When Patty Goes to College. Her most famous books features young active female characters who are intellectually, morally, and socially competent. She also uses stylish dialogue in her stories that makes them interesting. Her works also reflect […]
Read moreI.Abstract Philippines as a democratic country hold election as a political process in which the citizens choose their candidates to govern the country. Through conducting election, people’s voice is being heard. Election is said to be the basic in a democratic country, it is the most needed component in order to let the people feel […]
Read moreIn today’s competitive world, companies are gradually vacating their cubicles and enter into the virtual workforce to increase work efficiency, reduce cost and resolve organizational problems (Ahmed & Ebrahim, 2009). Nowadays, companies are investing a bulk amount of money on virtual teams to enhance their performance since it has become an indispensable prerequisite for companies […]
Read moreWith the rapid development of industrialization and globalization, water issues are increasingly serious today, including water scarcity and water pollution. As a developed country, Singapore is trapped in these water issues. Although the Singapore government deals with the problem quite effectively, there are still some disadvantages about their policies such as the cost. Hence, an […]
Read moreLiuyang, a city in Hunan Province in China, is known as “the home of firecrackers and fireworks”. The fireworks making in Liuyang has a long history and tradition in China, and enjoys a high reputation in the domestic market. It was also the top fireworks exporter in the world, covering 60% of the global production. […]
Read more1. Introduction Personality trait theories may be defined as a key measurement of habitual outlines of behaviour, thought and emotion (Kassin, 2003). Cattell and Warburton (1967) defined the personality tests (about 200 objective tests with more than 800 variables) that can be objectively scored and whose purpose is hidden from the subject (Cattell &Warburton 1967). […]
Read more1.) Jovita Carranza demonstrated major skills in her career at UPS that made her a successful leader such as the fact that she “accepted all opportunities that presented themselves…” (Hughes, 2009 pg. 82). Experience in this case helped Jovita work her way to the top. Perception of experience affects the course of action one would […]
Read moreYes, in some ways reality TV is dumbing us down. Reality TV is kind of dumbing down television as a whole. Networks have learned that, because actors demand such high salaries and production costs are high, it’s actually cheaper to do reality television, where the contestants pretty much work for free. We also see unrealistic […]
Read more“Intelligence rules the world, ignorance carries the burden” (Marcus Garvey). According to Kofi Atta Annan (Order of St Michael and St George), a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations and world renown author “literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in […]
Read moreDuring my second visit to Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, I gained valuable insights. The mall was bustling with young individuals on a rainy Saturday night, presumably seeking indoor activities. I began by observing the food court, which was conveniently situated near the movie theater and drew a significant crowd of young […]
Read moreIn the article Island Civilization: A vision for human occupancy of Earth, Roderick Frazier Nash describes how the earth that was once a peaceful planet with freedom of living for every specie turned out to be the earth we are living in now. Had human beings more farsighted they wouldn’t have taken wilderness as something […]
Read moreNowadays, more and more youngsters choose the independent life and live far from their parents to take care of themselves. Although there are many advantages of living alone, the disadvantages must be looked into carefully as we should take a general view about this matter. When youngsters live on their own, there will be many […]
Read more“Historically, the banana trade symbolized economic imperialism, injustices in the global trade market, and the exploitation of agriculture-dependent third-world countries”. However, they remain to be one of the most profitable items in grocery stores. Making bananas crucial to economic and global food stability for countries all over the world. They are the third largest staple […]
Read moreDefine the term sensitive periods and link them appropriately to the child’s first stage of development. Explain how you would support these sensitive periods during this first crucial stage. Dr. Maria Montessori, basing on her scientific child observation, concluded that children learn and adjust to their surroundings on their own and by the means of […]
Read moreA Dramatic monologue is a lyric poem in which a single imaginary speaker or a historical personage expresses his thoughts and feelings to an imaginary silent audience. The dramatic monologue as we understand it today “is a lyric poem in which the speaker addresses a silent listener, revealing himself in the context of a dramatic […]
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