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The film Surface can be directly compared to the myth of the American Dream. The contemporary perception of the American Dream is one monetary gains and power in society. Surface is a gangster movie in which the main character Tony Montana tries to reach his dream of overwhelming power and wealth. Tony Montana Like Jay…

CREATIVITY, which is the act of producing new ideas and turning them into reality, includes original thinking and transforming concepts into tangible forms. In the past, creation was believed to be solely the work of gods in different myths about how the world was made. But over time, creativity has come to include human innovation…

The Divine Command Theory states that morality is based on religion, where actions are deemed morally right if commanded by God and morally wrong if forbidden by God. This theory asserts that moral principles rely on God, and following His commands establishes moral obligation. However, I aim to challenge this theory by presenting the belief…

George Stein is faced with an ethical dilemma in the assigned case. The difficulty and complexity of this dilemma are caused and compounded by a variety of factors. A discussion of these factors, as well as conclusions regarding what George ended up doing, serve as the foundation for this case analysis. The first influential factor…

The Buggles released their first song, “Video Killed the Radio Star,” on September 7th, 1979. However, it gained widespread popularity when it premiered as a music video on MTV at 12:01 AM on August 1st, 1981. This event occurred almost a century after radio was invented. In 1886, German physicist Henirich Hertz laid the foundation…

Leadership skills are essential in today’s competitive world, benefiting both personal and professional growth. They are integral to effective management, enabling individuals and organizations to enhance productivity and reach objectives. Different authors may have varying perspectives on the concept of leadership. According to Koontz, leadership is typically understood as the art of influencing people to…

Throughout the 13th century world, the Mongols constantly showed displays of continuous violence, drinking, brutality and unfair treatment. They were considered to be savages, and people who lived far beyond what we would know as a “civilized world.” They single handedly became one of, if not the most powerful empires to have existed, building their…

There are novo educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live”. -John T. Adams Introduction Business is part of human society and as old as human civilization. It is part of the complex web of interaction among institutions and people; its activities must be viewed and examined…

I could come up with a very long list of qualities and attributes that I would like for my ideal mate to possess. First of all, I would like for him to have a great personality and sense of humor. He should be kind, loyal, honest, loving, sincere, affectionate, and caring. He should also possess…

In his article entitled “Anglos and Mexicans in the Twenty-First Century” by David Montejano states the close relations between Anglo Americans and Chicanos and the lack of segregation and class policy are likely to result in the decline of  United States’ South (Montejano, Sec.3). Such adverse outcomes, as Montejano envisions, will be associated with relatively…