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The comparisons–North vs. South, city vs. country, technology vs. nature–are numerous and have been well documented in 20th century literature. Progress contrasts sharply with rooted cultural beliefs and practices. Personalities and mentalities about life, power and change differ considerably between worlds… worlds that supposed-intellectuals from the West would classify as “modern” and “backwards,” respectively. When…

Comparing Mahfouzs “Half a day” and Hallidays “Young Man on Sixth Avenue”Many people feel that life goes by very rapidly. The stories “Half a day” by Naguib Mahfouz, and “Young Man on Sixth Avenue” by Mark Halliday, both convey this point. These two stories are very similar in the point they put across, but very…

The definition of quality is a complex concept that lacks universality. Each person has their own subjective perception of quality, and it can be assessed differently based on various criteria. This is exemplified by Deming, a well-known expert in quality management, who did not offer a precise definition or explanation for quality. The author of…

In political runs today there are jobs. One of the jobs with runs today is soft money. Another job I believe we should turn to is, campaigners doing promises to acquire elected and so non maintaining those promises. One concluding job that should be addressed is the manner the campaigners go about being elected. The…

People have this preconceived notion that blonde women are dumb or intellectually challenged.  Whenever I watched television shows when I was younger, I observe that blonde characters are often depicted as fools.  They may be remarkable in terms of appearance, but they always seem to lack intelligence. For the longest time I believed what the…

There are individuals who believe that medicine men and women should enjoy the same rights as priests, rabbis, and ministers to openly practice their religious beliefs. Conversely, some people consider Indian ceremonies as relics of a primitive lifestyle and advocate for their discontinuation. – Vine Deloria (NARF article) The idea of religious freedom is often…

The novel Kindred, by Octavia Butler, narrates an unusual tale about an African American woman named Dana from the 1970. This young lady, for unexplained reasons, spirals back in time to the antebellum south, where she finds herself rescuing a boy named Rufus. Dana finds herself repeatedly hurling back to the past in order to…

In late October, in a gloomy atmosphere, I was completely absorbed in dancing and making suggestive movements to songs as captivating as whale melodies. Despite the sweat dripping on the fourth floor, I remained composed. With a friend by my side, we engaged in this activity purely because it felt right. When I got back…

The purpose of this report is to examine and analyze the ongoing issues occurring at West Indies Yacht Club Resort in the British Virgin Island (BVI) between expatriates and local employees, utilizing Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory. The challenges faced by senior officials include a high turnover rate among expatriates, tension among expatriate managers, an increasing…

Introduction The Jordan River is a river located in Southwest Asia which drains its water into the Dead Sea. The Jordan River is said to be one of the most sacred rivers in the world. It measures two hundred and fifty one kilometers long. The tributaries of the Jordan River are: the Hasbani which originates…