ShantanuT01/DACTYL-Pretraining huggingface dataset:
Gone but Never Forgotten The Tarleton State University’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences gives awards to recognize its most memorable alumni and staff members. This article will also present quotations from the alumni in which they explain how they felt when they were presented with the awards. The Tarleton University praises the contribution that its alumni make and presents them with recognition awards, inspiring its current students. Award Summary The Rising Star Award is intended as recognition for people making a difference through action in their field. The Trailblazer Award can be given to any person connected to the University, who has made a significant difference in their area of work by challenging current norms. The Alumni Achievement Award is given to one academic in a department and praises the accomplishments of the individual and the impact he or she made on society. The Outstanding Philanthropist Award can be given to any person or institution, which supported the University financially or worked encouraging others to provide support. The Service Award is needed to recognize the service efforts that changed the lives of people in the Tarleton University, including activities such as volunteering or dedicating time to help others. The Dean’s Award is given to an individual or a family in the agricultural industry who contributed to the development of this domain. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a person connected to the college whose career made an impact on the industry or lives of others. Alumni Shelby Armstrong graduated from Tarleton State University’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and obtained a B. S. degree. Upon completion, she worked as a Corvallis Research Center of Phibro Animal Health Corporation while completing her Ph.D. Her current work emphasizes the enhancement of animal health achieved by improving their nutrition. Donald Beard currently works as a superintendent at Caprock Canyons State Park. His ongoing work is focused on managing and restoring the bison population at the park, which aids the efforts of preservation of natural resources. Apart from his job, Mr. Beard also volunteers and dedicates time to promote wildlife conservation efforts. Laura Williams worked as a teacher as the Agricultural Science Department Head and Career and Technology Education Chair. With her dedication to advancing the filed, she trained one hundred and twenty-five teams that competed in state championships. In 2012, Mrs. Willimas received the Ag Ed Alumni Teacher award for her work. Jeff True is the president of the All American Ruidoso Downs Racing, LLC, and a veteran of the horseracing industry. His career upon graduation from Tarleton University was connected to horse riding as he worked for Youbet.com, AmTote International. Jeff Goodwin began his professional career as a range manager after graduating from Tarleton’s Master’s program. His mos
Introduction There are three elements that a claimant must establish to show that the defendant is liable in a negligence action. 1 The first element is that the defendant owed a duty of care to the claimant. This duty of care must be imposed by law or operation of law. This duty of care is a form of “Social Contract” which individuals owe each other in a society. It often develops from common law. Before the landmark case of Donoghue v Stevenson 2 , privity had to be proved in one way or another. Donoghue v Stevenson 3 established that no chronological or physical proximity was required to show a duty of care. The courts cannot impose liability on everyone else’s problems; there has to be some limit to it. Common law jurisdictions have a different test on the limit to the duty of care owed to a claimant. For example, in the United Kingdom, the claimant must show reasonable foreseeability, proximity and that the claim is fair just, and reasonable. The second element to be established is that of breach of duty, it must be shown that the defendant fell below the standards required by law. Generally, the standard required to show a breach of duty is that of a reasonable man, this standard is an objective one. A person cannot be assumed to be flawless, but a reasonable man should be prudent. The last element is that of causation: the claimant must show that the breach resulted in damage, and the damage is connected to the breach. The test of causation can be resolved simply by the application of the ‘but for’ test. The court has to ask itself but for the defendant’s action would the loss have occurred. If the answer is in the affirmative, then the defendant should not be held liable, but if not, then the defendant will be liable. However, this test may be problematic if more than one probable cause exists. In such a situation, the claimant must prove that the defendant’s breach of duty caused the harm or contributed materially. In proving causation, it is essential to show that the defendant could anticipate the harm that he caused to the plaintiff, i.e., the remoteness of the damage. 4 Claim by Cindy Issue The issue, whether candy’s had proximity to the negligently inflicted psychiatric injury caused to her by the claim against the defendant (Rockitman). Rule In the case of Alcock v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police 5 , the established mechanism that should be fulfilled to prove that a duty of care was owed to the claimant. The court held that for a secondary victim to succeed in a claim of negligence, he must have perceived the shocking event with un-aided sense. This means that he must be an eye-witness to the event or must have heard the event in person or immediately view the event after it happened. The court excluded events viewed on television or where a third party informed the claimant. Analysis Cindy was not directly involved in the accident and, hence, was a third party. In addition, she was informed by Ben via the telephone; Ben was directly a party to the accident. Conclusion Based on the decision in Alcock v Chief C
The purpose of this paper is to research on the different cultures of the minority groups found in Georgia and make a comparison or contrast of their cultures. Georgia, like many states across the U.S., is a multicultural State that comprises many different types of races and ethnicity. This multicultural State has a population of over 10 million people. Although Whites are the majority, they comprise just 61 percent of the total population, while the rest of the population is comprised of minority groups. African-Americans comprise 28 percent of the minority group while the rest of the percentage comprises Hispanics of Asians Americans, Native Hawaiians, and American Indians (Bartley, 1990) Since the African- Americans comprise the highest number among the minority group, a larger percentage of this group is heavily influenced by the fine and performing arts culture. This culture has heavily influenced the youth, especially those of the African and Hispanic races (Kanell 2009, Peter 1991). Due to this, there are several fine arts centers that bear witness to the influence of art in the State, for instance, the High museum of art, Telfair Museum of Art, among others; moreover, the State has one of the largest orchestras, the Atlanta Symphony orchestra, which majority of the group comprises of African- Americans and Hispanics- Americans. The Georgia minority groups have some common themes and cultures in life, for instance, in arts and literature. This can be attributed to the common history of the majority of the minority group who are native Georgian’s and their previous generations had lived in Georgia since independence. Literature in Georgia is quite unique as it is influenced greatly by Georgia’s past history and its geographical location in the south of the U.S., whereby there was a lot of racial discrimination that has influenced not only the academic sphere of this State but also the political tendencies. In addition, the American- Indians have influenced the literature culture with their traditions, which they continue to observe to-date. In addition, people also observe drama and film festivals. Due to the film culture, a state film commission was established to ensure that the film industry in Georgia grew steadily and that all the races in Georgia are well represented. Indian- Americans in Georgia have also held onto their traditional practices which they still practice to date; for instance, they observe their sacrifices and naming ceremonies (Walker 2005, Charles 1968). Despite the State being a cosmopolitan of many races, English and Spanish are the two languages that are spoken by the people. Furthermore, the state administration has embarked on a policy to ensure that all minority students have access to education, and all graduate in the end. From the above, it can be established that the minority groups have some cultures that they share and others that they do not. For instance, the Hispanics and the African – Americans share Arts and literary culture. In addition, due to their past history, they both have the same political tendencies, whereby they tend to have the same political ideologies (
Introduction Law enforcement agencies have the responsibility of ensuring law and order in society. This makes them central to the attainment of peace and development in a given region. However, for this to happen, quality leadership is needed. In addition, it is desirable that leadership qualities be reflected on both the leader and those he/she leads. This is essential as it ensures the smooth running of activities in the organization. Law enforcement organizations require impeccable leaders with moral and ethical integrity. This is mainly because the organization holds key to law and order. Issues such as deception and corruption should be avoided at all costs in any law enforcement organization. However, this has not been the case in most organizations. Actually, they face several ethical issues, which include corruption and deception, among others. This paper will explore corruption as an ethical issue found in law enforcement systems (Strutin, 2005, p. 1). Criminal justice system Criminal justice refers to a system of government institutions and activities aimed at upholding law and order. The system works to mitigate crime through sanctions, rehabilitation, and penalties. Through this, the organization achieves its mission of peace, law, and order. It is also important to note that the criminal justice system ensures that suspects are protected against brutality and abuse. In essence, it tries to serve justice to victims as well as ensure that suspects are equally protected throughout the process. The maintenance of rule of law in any given society ensures peace and order. This can only be achieved by the three parts of a criminal justice system. They include corrections, courts, and legislative. While the legislative department makes laws, the courts ensure justice is served. On the other hand, correction facilities ensure that punishment is served. The three departments work together for a common purpose, maintaining law and order. However, it is quite important to note that corruption has continued to infiltrate these departments, in the process, compromising justice to both victims and suspects (Ozyasar, 2011, p. 1). Why Ethics is important in law enforcement organization Given the pedigree of law enforcement organizations in society, it is important that their ethics are not compromised as this can lead to disastrous ramifications. Ultimately, this can affect a country’s economy as it increases security risks. Ethics acts as a moral compass for decision-making. Since criminal justice systems encompass critical decision-making, ethics is highly valuable in such situations. Individuals with power and authority such as leaders are expected to take lead by exercising integrity and professional ethics. Leaders in the criminal justice system must uphold integrity in decision-making since these decisions affect many lives. There are several reasons why ethics should be upheld in the criminal jus
Abstract The entire text talks about Marks & Spencer’s Plan A and why it was started. It includes a thorough discussion of the five pillars of Plan A and their progress as of today. Defenses by the CEO for this plan are also included in the text. Also, the summary of the award won by the company is present. Marks & Spencer: Plan A Marks & Spencer, one of the United Kingdom’s largest retailers launched an environmentally proactive plan a year ago. The company invested £200 to be a socially responsible corporation. In a press conference, Stuart Rose (cited in Plan A Marks & Spencer’s ‘eco plan: 2) the CEO of the company said, “Every business and individual needs to do their bit to tackle the enormous challenges of climate change and waste…While M&S will continue to sell great-quality, stylish, and innovative products, our customers, employees, and shareholders now expect us to take bold steps and do business differently and responsibly. We believe a responsible business can be a profitable business. We are calling this ‘Plan A’ because there is no ‘Plan B.’” Plan A has 100 specific points that are set up to be achieved by 2010. According to Mark Stuart’s statement in the press conference, he believes that people want to see someone take responsibility and help the environment and bring change to its current stagnant status in the business world. The company realizes that they need to work with both ends of the management chain: the customers and the suppliers. (About Plan A 2007) By 2010 the company will, “Become carbon neutral, send no waste to landfill, extend sustainable sourcing, set
Angie Abdou’s novel The Bone Cag e tells the reader about the fate of two athletes, the swimmer Sadie Jorgensen and the wrestler Digger Stapleton. A distinguishing characteristic of the novel is a shifting narrative; thus, the author switches between describing the events of the two protagonists. Each hero has his own destiny, goals, and experiences, but ultimately they intersect and influence each other. The novel has no ending in the natural sense of the word, and there is no final defining event. The two selected chapters, namely, describing Digger’s victory and the death of Sadie’s grandmother Eva, culminate in the context of reflections on the lives of athletes. It shows how shifting storytelling helps the reader immerse deeper into the lives and experiences of athletes by comparing different circumstances. The novel is characterized by a dual structure: two protagonists, two events, two destinies, and two views on sports and on life. Moreover, the author switches between the description of events from the side of the first, then from the side of the second protagonist. Digger is a true fanatic of his craft, and wrestling is a matter of his whole life. No wonder the fight against Harisson was vitally important to Digger. The captivating description of the battle takes the reader completely into the ring, helping to feel the full range of experiences and adrenaline rush. Digger is a strategist; in his duel, one can notice the kind of thinking in his head: “The next fake Harrison reaches too far… Digger reacts immediately” (Abdou 52). Such a cold-blooded calculation and reflection on tactics right during the battle shows all Digger’s love and dedication to the sport. The author does not put a point to the end of the story, but rather three dots, thereby making the reader reflect and draw individual conclusions. The shifting narrative also helps the reader better understand the differences between the main characters and their sports peculiarities. In this novel, sports play a significant role; it is not just physical activity. For the main characters, sport is a prism through which they see the world and react to events. The key passage from Sadie’s chapter is about being in hospital with her ill grandmother, and it shows how personal problems may affect the athlete. Moreover, it was difficult for Sadie to see Eva’s anguish: “If I could just know, Sadie thinks, may
Context of the Essay This essay focuses on an essay that was written by Alice Walker. The essay focuses on the early part of her life as a child, a teenager and a young adult. During this time, she comes across a lot of challenges that affect her self-esteem, behaviour and relationship with herself and other members of the society. As a result, her life changes drastically with the changes in her self-consciousness and the manner in which she deals with these encounters. The main aim of this essay therefore is to critically analyze the essay with the help of supporting evidences and apply the lessons learned on real life situation. Presentation With the help of her essay, Walker is able to write her own autobiography of her early years of life. She begins the essay by presenting her early years of life. The year is 1947 and she is two and a half years old. Her mother is busy preparing them for the county fair that her father only wants to take three of his eight children. This is because the car that he will use to take the children to the fair only has room for three. Therefore, the one who look best or impress their father will get the chance. It is therefore the work of Alices mother to prepare all the eight children for her husband to pick the three. As they line up, Alice says, “Take me Daddy…I am the prettiest” (Walker 442). Being the last-born and the prettiest girl, Alice is chosen together with two other children. As she continues with her essay, Alice also states that she was a bright child in both academic and performing arts. In 1950, she is picked again to give the Easter speech. Unlike the other children who stammer or forget their lines, Alice is fluent and eloquent. She also dresses magnificently and looks beautiful. People therefore cannot help but comment that, “That girl is a little mess” (Walker 442). As she grows older, she gets to be a tomboy and dress on a cowboy outfit just like her brothers. The go to watch western films together and play cowboy games with his brothers. Here, they pretend as if they are cowboys who are hunting down Indian cattle rustlers. However, things took a different turn when Alice reached 8 years of age. First, her father buys his brothers BB guns. Since she is a girl, her father cannot buy a gun for her. She therefore had to stick with the bow and arrow. This reduces her ranks in their playing games from a cowboy to an Indian. Her brothers now shoot at her since she is an outlaw. From the tone of her voice, it is evident that she is not happy with her new character in the games (Walker 443). This is as a result of gender equality where females have always been viewed as a weaker sex in the society. Alices fate then becomes worse when one of his brothers shoot him with his BB gun. She is shot on the eye and develops a serious injury. Her brothers come up with a lie to cover up the story of
Aristotle and Lucretius talked about the concept of motion in many ways. Their contributions to the concept of motion contributed a lot to the birth of modern science. It is noted that they differed over several ideas as regards to how the world ought to function. In this article, the nature of motion would be discussed in detail, as described by both Aristotle and Lucretius. The discussion will be based on the assigned texts and passages provided in the class. Moreover, the meaning of nature and its makeup would be defined, as suggested in the paragraphs. Finally, the article will talk about the concept of bodies, as discussed by the two philosophers. It should be noted that they both contributed enormously to the concept of motion, but they differed over some basic concepts related to nature. Aristotle noted that matter is made up of at least four elements, which contribute a lot to the concept of motion. These elements include the earth, water, air, and fire. The heaviest element among the four was the earth. Water was the second in terms of weight while air and fire followed in that order. To Aristotle, the four elements could arrange themselves according to their weights. In this regard, the earth would always be in the center while water would surround it. Water surrounds the earth in the spherical manner while air and fire follow in the same manner. The four elements move towards their center meaning motion exists among the four elements. To Aristotle, steam would form first, which is simply composed of air. This makes it rise above earth. The steam would them form water before becoming part of the earth. The natural process whereby steam would form water, which would finally be part of the earth, would always be a continuous process unless some there are some restraining factors (Cushing 1998, p. 78). Due to this natural process, motion will always occur. In the contrary, Lucretius was the view that matter simply consists of atoms, which exist in an empty space. The atoms have the power to move freely in the space. This means that they can collide randomly. However, he could not explain how the atoms can move freely while colliding. The atoms have a constant motion, which is not strange in any way. In this case, the motion is predictable, even though it is determined by the weight of the atom. Lucretius puts forward that when a body faces an exterior force from the collisions of a few other atoms, it makes that atom of a different body to act in response to this collision until they can go back to their original motion and acquire original motion. This exterior force is the outcome of a separate force (with dissimilar atoms) acting on the atoms that constitute that force. This cycle of atoms bringing about change in a different set is an ever-continuing sequence of change. However, Lucretius could not explain the sources or the causes of collisions, even though they exist. Generally, this is his explanat