Trillions for War, Prisons, & Wall St. Bailout = No Progress
Millennium Goals, Global Poverty and the Peace Dividend - Turning Swords into Ploughshares
"The military, prison, and financial policies of the U.S. government are interrelated, creating a social system that is repressive and offensive to human dignity for people who experience it, especially the marginalized, the poor, the 'Third World'. The poor in America are filling the prisons and the 'Third World' are the fodder on the other end of the bombs in America's wars. In categorizing the abuse of power that is undertaken by institutions operating 'above the law' or through State privilege, the deprival of life by government policies through war and the deprival of liberty to individuals through imprisonment are particularly fundamental problems that relate to the basic human rights every person should enjoy equally. Capitalism is being used as a justification for these actions historically by American policies, leadership, and their rhetoric... When you discuss what the alternatives to the 'corruption' that favors the 1% or represents only a fraction of the 1% who are permitted an active or consequential role in politics, it seems that #ows is suggesting an alternative of direct, active, particpative democracy that is also interested in a reform of policy according to moral standards." + Understanding #ows - Noam Chomsky Interview
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Abortion controversy: manufactured in the media
Relating to the provision of a sonogram before an abortion
- Submitted by: Nicole Briggs
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the indigenous preserve nature through religion
The World Bank & the Southeast Asia economic boom
- Submitted by: Thomas Evers
'The arrangement of the mounds, platforms, complexes, and monumental artifacts at La Venta created a unique civil and ceremonial center that, in the words of Rebecca Gonzalez-Lauck, constitutes "one of the earliest examples of large-scale ideological communications through the interaction of architecture and sculpture"' + La Venta - Olmec Civilization
'The most notable structures of Palenque are the Palace (A) and the Temple of Inscriptions (B) both begun during the reign of Hanab Pacal and added to by his sons, Chan Bahlum and Kan Xul. Also built during Pacal's lifetime was the temple now called the "Temple of the Count" after the artist/adventurer, Count de Waldek who camped out in the temple in 1831 while creating fanciful illustrations of the site. A grouping of temples southeast of the Palace are known as The Cross Group. (C, D, E) Other structures at Palenque include Temple XIII adjacent to the Temple of the Inscriptions. In 1994 a secret door was discovered that led to the interior of the pyramid and an underground temple with three rooms. In the middle room was a solid stone coffin with the remains of a woman who archaeologists have called the "Red Queen" because she was covered in cinnabar... Also on the same mound is Temple XII, the first structure visitors see as they enter the site. It is also known as the temple of the Skull and the Temple of the Dead Moon. During 1992-94 over 500 objects were excavated from this Temple. Temple XIV is alongside the Temple of the Sun.'
+ Palenque - Jaguar Sun
"Iconography: Chaac is usually depicted with a human body showing reptilian or amphibian scales, and with a non-human head evincing fangs and a long, pendulous nose. In the Classic style, a shell serves as his ear ornament. He often carries shield and lightning-axe, the axe being personified by a closely related deity, god K, called Bolon Dzacab in Yucatec. The Classic Chaac sometimes shows features of the Central Mexican (Teotihuacan) precursor of Tlaloc."
+ Chaacs - Rain & Lightning deities
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Population:1.3 billion - 85% live on less than $2 a day
The Trajectory of Economic Development in Southeast Asia
- Submitted by: Thomas Evers
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Open the mind to the cosmos and expand Being
Active imagination - primordial, mystical, and magical
- Submitted by: Stephanie Grant
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The Sailing Boat - Fine Dining & Nightlife Hong Kong & Cantonese Food - Submitted by: Jon Akash I have developed a restaurant concept called “The Sailing Boat” which will bring the taste of my home town- Hong Kong, Cantonese food to the downtown region of San Jose, California. “Sailing Boat” is the symbol of the traditional Hong Kong “junk” ships which are a symbol of the old traditions of the port city. Hong Kong is famous by importing and exporting products, and the “junk” ships are still found there today, though not often in the same ornamental styles as the traditional vessels. This restaurant project involves... |
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Maui Heaven Hotel - A Tropical Bed and Breakfast Hotel in Hawaii - Submitted by: Stephanie Grant A bed and breakfast hotel marketed under the name of “Maui Heaven” on the island of Maui in Hawaii has the advantage of offering a restaurant, gift shop, and local tour guide facilities along with well decorated rooms and modern architecture set in a tropical garden as the foundation of the business plan. Through this investment, which will likely costs between $250,000 and $400,000 to purchase and develop in Hawaii, a business plan can be created which estimates 40% occupancy in the off-season with 80% occupancy in the main tourist season, and rooms priced... |
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Eco-Business Methodologies - Research in the tourism, travel, or events industries - Submitted by: Meredith Jones-W... Research in the travel, tourism, and events industry traditionally has followed the motivations, interests, and behavioral patterns of the consumer in understanding the products and services that people are looking for in the industry. As Bartunek and Myeong-Gu write in ‘Qualitative Research Can Add New Meanings to Quantitative Research,’ the marketing and consumer behavior analysis in this sector primarily comes from quantitative and qualitative methods of research studies. (Bartunek and Myeong-Gu, 2002) Quantitative research measures seek to... |
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Strategic Tourism Marketing - Service and Value in Online Travel Websites - Submitted by: Stephanie Grant This strategic tourism marketing report will evaluate the ecommerce system and website functionality of two leading portals for nation-based European travel, ‘Visit Britain’ and ‘France Guide’. The aspects of analysis will be based on a critical review of Information System Success (ISs) models, including the Technology Acceptance Model, the Delone & McLean’s IS Success Model, and the Integrated ISs Model The websites and their respective ecommerce features will be evaluated in relation to their effectiveness in... |
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Himanchal Education Foundation - Volunteer Program Mission
http://www.himanchal.org/volunteer-program-mission/ -
"The mission of the volunteer program is to encourage individuals from around the world to travel to Nepal to learn about the people, culture and environment of the region through voluntary service. This program aims to recruit volunteers who can share their skills in Nangi and neighboring villages with members of the local community."