Whatever one may say, the sport has been one of the greatest America’s passions ever. One should admit that some other passions this diverse culture is famous for are not so sublime. Modern show business and entertainment market dictate consumers what they need and want to obtain, and sometimes the consumer behavior is so docile that it is almost funny. It could only be funnier if it was not true. The advertisement I’ve chosen to present is a CBS-Broadcasting reel called “Fan”. This piece of entertaining trailer advertising shows a humorous story of a golf fan’s typical evening. The fun of it is that the level of fanaticism is overwhelming:…

1. Introduction. This essay paper investigates the mtDNA and Y chromosome DNA and their function in genetic studies of men and women. Besides, it analyzes the human movement and some aspects of human cultural systems. 2. “Tracking the sexes by their genes.” In the nucleus of nearly all human cells, there are 46 small structures that are called chromosomes. These chromosomes are made up generally of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). DNA contains the genetic instructions which make people the way they are. These genetic instructions are written in a four-letter chemical alphabet: A (adenine), T (thymine), C (cytosine) and G (guanine). Researchers can just find a use for about 3% of…

Introduction There have been a great amount of books, articles and essays written on the topic of Judaism and Christianity. All of them discuss the most important aspects of both religions, however, a clear comparison of Judaism and Christianity is given in the book “How Jewish Is Christianity: 2 Views on the Messianic Movement”. The book was published in 2003, and the editors of it are Stanley Gundry and Louis Goldberg. The main goal of the authors, who participated in the creation of the book, was to give and discuss several perspectives concerning the Messianic movements in Judaism. The book is written as a discussion, in which six authors (John…

“She’s Come Undone” is one of the most successful novels written by Wally Lamb. The book often provokes controversial feelings of readers. On the one hand it is considered to be too depressing. On the other hand, there are a lot of admirers who adore the dramatic character of the novel. Obviously such controversial characteristics of one and the same book indicate that the novel affects readers regardless whether they eventually like it or not. This is very important condition of the book success that is not easy to achieve. As for Wally Lamb he has managed to achieve such a success and, at this respect, the great role has…

“Political Theories of International Relations: From Thucydides to the Present” by David Boucher is interesting and useful book for those who want to deepen their knowledge in the field of international relations and political theories. Boucher has taken the ideas of the western thinkers to trace the history of the political theory as the part of the international relations study. He challenges the modern conception of the transformation of relations between the communities, nations and states and offers the new approach to the subject without omitting the historical perspective. The language used is easy to understand and the book is structured in the logical way to ensure the better understanding…

Cell phones entered our life a short time ago, yet they have already transformed it strongly and irrevocably. People have taken to this means of communication using it in all places imaginable: in their offices, homes, at picnics, outings, in their backyards, and in their cars. The latter use continues to alarm regulators with the negative impact it has on people’s ability to control their actions while driving. While a number of laws and regulations have been proposed to overcome the harmful habit, it seems futile to pursue this practice with yet another law. Elimination of cell phone usage while driving can turn into a costly, difficult, and ultimately ineffective…

Today, it became known that President Bush plans to enter renewed debates concerning same-sex marriages in his Senate speeches pressing for the constitutional amendment banning these unions. On my part, I strongly believe that the issue is given more attention that it is worth. On the other hand, I think that it is unfair to use the topic in election campaigns such as recent North Carolina race. Being neither a supporter nor an ardent opponent of gay marriages, I think that the world is slowly but gradually moving toward its legalization, and politicians should not be trying to stem what is inevitable. Matt Spetalnick (2006) of Reuters correctly points out…

1. Research has shown that Africa is the birthplace of mankind. It is here that remnants of prehistoric humans including Australopithecus were found. The kingdoms of Nubia and Kush provided the background for the development of civilization. In fact, the first known civilization emerged in Egypt around 3300 BC. 2. Africa as a continent falls into several regions with climates and other conditions distinctly different from each other. Coastal plains have a milder climate and offer better possibilities for trade with other countries. Inner areas often demonstrate more severe conditions. This is true for the Sahara desert located in the north of the continent. Sub-Saharan Africa has a tropical climate,…

The personality of Nelson Mandela has become an icon for many people and his name symbolizes struggle for freedom, nobleness, and pride. There are serious reasons for such attitude towards this person. Nelson Mandela has made an enormous step towards leading South African Republic to democracy and freedom. Moreover, he was one of the first fighters against apartheid and racial inequality in South Africa. Thus, this outstanding leader with unusual biography and difficult life is worth to be mentioned in world history. South Africa has always been a wonderful region with excellent natural resources, beautiful nature, and nice climate. Unfortunately, the destiny of this magical place was not as good…

Contemporary organizational behavior demonstrates many trends that affect businesses and impact their decision-making. One of such patterns is the rising importance of ethics in business decision making. This topic acquired significance in the wake of high-profile accounting scandals and under the influence of rising requirements for corporate social responsibility. Another significant trend is the impact of technology on work-related stress. Ethics has become important for several reasons. First, there is a perception in society that today’s business environments see “everything from insider trading to employee theft on the rise” (United States Small Business Administration, n.d.). Besides, customers and other stakeholders have become more sensitive toward ethical repercussions of the corporate…