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Content: Other than being one of the more liberal cities SmartAsset studied, Denver also has a strong economy with the 6th lowest unemployment rate (7.8%) and the 10thhighest median income ($33,810) among liberal cities. Denver is also the 2nd fastest-growing liberal city in our study. 5. Fargo, ND
Fargo is the least liberal city in the top 10 but still scores well because it is the fastest growing (2.1% population growth) liberal city we studied and it has the lowest unemployment rate (4.2%). North Dakota has traditionally been a conservative state while Fargo tends to be the most liberal area of the state. In 2008 Obama won Cass County, where Fargo is located, but lost the rest of the state. This meant McCain earned the three North Dakota electoral collegevotes. 6. Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis is the 5th most liberal city in our study but falls to 6th on our list because of a fairly high cost of living (110.9) and a good but not great economy (16thhighest median income and 30th lowest unemployment rate). Minnesota has one of the most politically active citizenry in the U.S. with 77% of the population voting in the 2008 election compared to the national average of 61%.
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https://smartasset.com/mortgage/the-best-places-to-be-a-liberal-and-the-best-places-to-be-a-conservative
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Content: In 2008 Obama won Cass County, where Fargo is located, but lost the rest of the state. This meant McCain earned the three North Dakota electoral collegevotes. 6. Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis is the 5th most liberal city in our study but falls to 6th on our list because of a fairly high cost of living (110.9) and a good but not great economy (16thhighest median income and 30th lowest unemployment rate). Minnesota has one of the most politically active citizenry in the U.S. with 77% of the population voting in the 2008 election compared to the national average of 61%. 7. Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids, like Fargo, is not the most liberal of places but it does have a strong economy, which is why it cracks the top 10 best places to be a liberal. It also has the 2nd best upward mobility of liberal-leaning cities. By combining one of the lowest costs of living (92.02) with a very low unemployment rate (5.7%), Cedar Rapids is able to beat fellow Iowan city of Des Moines in our rankings. For the politically active parents out there, Cedar Rapids is also the back to back best place for children.
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https://smartasset.com/mortgage/the-best-places-to-be-a-liberal-and-the-best-places-to-be-a-conservative
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Content: If you have disposable income and you’re buying a product that comes from abroad, you’re benefiting from globalization to some extent. Business owners also benefit by having access to a bigger market for their goods and services. 2. Globalization Can Lift People Out of Poverty
The argument that globalization has lifted people in developing countries out of poverty is somewhat controversial because opinions differ as to the quantity – and quality – of the jobs created by globalization. But the general wisdom is that globalization has increased job opportunities in capital-scarce, labor-rich countries, i.e. developing countries. 3. Globalization Increases Cultural Awareness
Globalization’s defenders say it has increased cross-cultural understanding and sharing. A globalized society boosts the rate at which people are exposed to the culture, attitudes and values of people in other countries. That exposure can inspire artists, strengthen ties between nations and dampen xenophobia. 4.
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https://smartasset.com/mortgage/the-pros-and-cons-of-globalization
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Content: 2. Globalization Hasn’t Protected Labor, Environmental or Human Rights
In theory, globalization can be an opportunity to spread values and practices like environmentalism and labor rights throughout the world. In practice, that spread has been slow and imperfect. For example, rather than exporting the labor protections that a company might have to abide by in the U.S., it might follow lower standards in another country where labor is not protected. Some argue that globalization has caused a “race to the bottom” in which companies actively seek the countries with the weakest labor and environmental protections and the lowest wages. And while globalization has increased the flow of goods, services and capital, there are still plenty of tax havens, meaning that much of the value added by globalization is not captured and redistributed by governments. 3. Globalization Can Contribute to Cultural Homogeneity
Globalization might lead to more cultural homogeneity as people’s preferences converge and products cannot compete with cheaper multinational ones. If everyone wears jeans, learns English and watches Hollywood movies we may lose precious cultural practices and languages. Some critics of globalization worry that it’s creating a mainstream monoculture while driving other diverse cultures underground.
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https://smartasset.com/mortgage/the-pros-and-cons-of-globalization
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Content: So if your cousin or your best friend from college plans to shack up with you for a month, be prepared. You could see a more expensive electric bill. If you can’t decide whether to buy a house or continue renting, consider the fact that you’ll probably see your electric bill go up if you choose to become a homeowner. Check out our rent vs. buy calculator. Weather plays a role as well. You might pay the most for power in the summer when rates are higher due to an increased demand for electricity and the higher cost that comes with needing to generate more electricity. If bad weather knocks down power lines or more people need to use electricity to keep themselves warm during a snowstorm, your bill could be higher than normal. Electricity rates can also change depending on fuel costs and the cost of delivering electricity and keeping power plants running. While the price of supplying electricity can rise and fall from one minute to the next, in most cases, that cost is based on seasonal averages. Rates differ by region and state due to factors like differences in climate, ease of distribution, local price regulations and access to natural gas.
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https://smartasset.com/personal-finance/how-much-is-the-average-electric-bill
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Content: This will allow you to live comfortably without breaking the bank. You could potentially live a lot cheaper, as low as $1,000 a month, but you would probably have a difficult time. If you can afford to live off a budget of $5,000 per month, you can expect a rather luxurious life. Housing and Food
A one-bedroom apartment in the center of the Thai capital Bangkok will run you about $650 per month for rent. When you factor in utilities, that cost reaches more than $700. Other monthly costs are likely to add up to between $600 and $700 per month. Living outside of the city center could cut your rent nearly in half to roughly $340 per month. For a comparison, a one-bedroom apartment in the city center of New York costs under $3,100 per month in rent, which is almost five times more than Bangkok. And consumer prices in the Big Apple are almost 91% higher when you exclude rent. However, if you compare a popular U.S. city for retirees like Sarasota, Florida, consumer prices are 52% higher than Bangkok when you exclude rent.
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https://smartasset.com/retirement/how-to-retire-in-thailand
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Content: For one thing, they say it’s more fair because it imposes the same percentage tax burden on all taxpayers, regardless of their income. Proponents of the flat tax might say something like, “Why should people give up a higher percentage of their income just because they’ve achieved financial success?” They also say that a flat tax system would be simpler. This would mean that the tax system would be a) easier to administer and b) easier to comply with. A simpler system might make people more likely to declare all their income and pay the taxes they owe. Opponents of flat taxes counter with what they see as the cons of a flat tax system and the advantages of progressive taxation. They say that a flat tax is unfair because it imposes a higher tax burden on those who would feel it the most. A 10% tax would make a much bigger dent in the budget of someone making $20,000 than someone making $200,000. Opponents of the flat tax proposal say it’s only fair to take a higher percentage of the income of the wealthy, since rich taxpayers will still have plenty left over. A flat tax, to its critics, is much more likely to hurt the poor and benefit the rich by taking more of a bite out of low-income folks’ budgets.
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Content: Opponents of flat taxes counter with what they see as the cons of a flat tax system and the advantages of progressive taxation. They say that a flat tax is unfair because it imposes a higher tax burden on those who would feel it the most. A 10% tax would make a much bigger dent in the budget of someone making $20,000 than someone making $200,000. Opponents of the flat tax proposal say it’s only fair to take a higher percentage of the income of the wealthy, since rich taxpayers will still have plenty left over. A flat tax, to its critics, is much more likely to hurt the poor and benefit the rich by taking more of a bite out of low-income folks’ budgets. However, many flat tax regimes have tax exemptions for the poor, which means the middle class might actually feel a flat tax more acutely than the poor. Another reason some analysts are skeptical about flat taxes is that, depending on the tax rate and income distribution of a country’s population, they might decrease the amount of revenue the government collects. However, this potential effect of a flat tax has both supporters and detractors. If you’re a small-government conservative, a flat tax system that shrinks government revenue (and therefore government’s scope) may sound like a dream come true. On the other hand, if you’re all about the government funding social programs, a flat tax system’s threat to revenue is bad news.
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Title: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
Headings: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
What Exactly is a Freelance Writing Niche?
“The Riches Are In The Niches”
What Makes a Freelance Writing Niche Profitable?
Editor’s Note:
Freelance Writing Niches: 9 High-Paying Content Types
1. Long-form Blog Posts or Ultimate Guides
2. E-Books
3. White Papers
4. Case Studies
5. Email Writing
6. Sales Pages or Landing Pages
7. Video Script Writing
8. Online or E-Learning Courses
9. Book Writing (Ghostwriting)
Freelance Writing Niches: 8 High-Paying Topics
1. Finance / Personal Finance
2. Cryptocurrency / Blockchain
3. Technology Writing
4. Digital Marketing
5. SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)
6. Alternative Health / CBD Products
7. Education
8. Real Estate
How to Pick the Best Freelance Writing Niche for You
What is Your Area of Expertise? (Or What Are You Willing to Learn About?)
What Are You Passionate About? (Or What Do You Enjoy Writing About?)
How To Validate and Test Your Freelance Writing Niche
Is There a Market For It (And Does It Pay Enough For Your Needs)?
The Ultimate Freelance Writing Niche Test
If Nothing Else, Just Get Started
Karen MacKenzie
Content: Don’t get hung up on the perfect freelance writing niche for you. That’s a way to procrastinate and never get started. Ready? We’ll begin with a few fundamental questions…
What Exactly is a Freelance Writing Niche? A freelance writing niche is a specialization in either a topic or a content type. A topic is “what” you write about, and it’s probably the first thing you think of when you think of a niche. Examples include personal finance, digital marketing, and technology. You also have content type — the “how” you write about it, or the form your writing takes. Some examples are blog posts, case studies, and white papers (we’ll discuss many more in a moment). Which should you focus on when you’re a new freelance writer?
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Title: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
Headings: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
What Exactly is a Freelance Writing Niche?
“The Riches Are In The Niches”
What Makes a Freelance Writing Niche Profitable?
Editor’s Note:
Freelance Writing Niches: 9 High-Paying Content Types
1. Long-form Blog Posts or Ultimate Guides
2. E-Books
3. White Papers
4. Case Studies
5. Email Writing
6. Sales Pages or Landing Pages
7. Video Script Writing
8. Online or E-Learning Courses
9. Book Writing (Ghostwriting)
Freelance Writing Niches: 8 High-Paying Topics
1. Finance / Personal Finance
2. Cryptocurrency / Blockchain
3. Technology Writing
4. Digital Marketing
5. SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)
6. Alternative Health / CBD Products
7. Education
8. Real Estate
How to Pick the Best Freelance Writing Niche for You
What is Your Area of Expertise? (Or What Are You Willing to Learn About?)
What Are You Passionate About? (Or What Do You Enjoy Writing About?)
How To Validate and Test Your Freelance Writing Niche
Is There a Market For It (And Does It Pay Enough For Your Needs)?
The Ultimate Freelance Writing Niche Test
If Nothing Else, Just Get Started
Karen MacKenzie
Content: For example, there is a high demand for writers who understand search engine optimization (SEO writing). But there aren’t as many writers with this technical skill, so the pay for this type of writing will be higher. Conversely, avoid niches with lots of willing writers, or high supply. For many of the “fun” topics, there’s an ample supply of writers who want to write about them. But since there is only so much demand, the high supply of writers will drive rates down. Editor’s Note: Want a tip to help you determine if a writing niche is popular or not? Follow the money. If you find lots of online ads for freelance writing jobs in a particular niche, chances are the niche is profitable. True, smart clients will continue to hire writers and produce content during a recession (it pays off for them long-term), but unsophisticated clients will stop — unless they’re still making money.
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Title: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
Headings: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
What Exactly is a Freelance Writing Niche?
“The Riches Are In The Niches”
What Makes a Freelance Writing Niche Profitable?
Editor’s Note:
Freelance Writing Niches: 9 High-Paying Content Types
1. Long-form Blog Posts or Ultimate Guides
2. E-Books
3. White Papers
4. Case Studies
5. Email Writing
6. Sales Pages or Landing Pages
7. Video Script Writing
8. Online or E-Learning Courses
9. Book Writing (Ghostwriting)
Freelance Writing Niches: 8 High-Paying Topics
1. Finance / Personal Finance
2. Cryptocurrency / Blockchain
3. Technology Writing
4. Digital Marketing
5. SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)
6. Alternative Health / CBD Products
7. Education
8. Real Estate
How to Pick the Best Freelance Writing Niche for You
What is Your Area of Expertise? (Or What Are You Willing to Learn About?)
What Are You Passionate About? (Or What Do You Enjoy Writing About?)
How To Validate and Test Your Freelance Writing Niche
Is There a Market For It (And Does It Pay Enough For Your Needs)?
The Ultimate Freelance Writing Niche Test
If Nothing Else, Just Get Started
Karen MacKenzie
Content: Editor’s Note: Want a tip to help you determine if a writing niche is popular or not? Follow the money. If you find lots of online ads for freelance writing jobs in a particular niche, chances are the niche is profitable. True, smart clients will continue to hire writers and produce content during a recession (it pays off for them long-term), but unsophisticated clients will stop — unless they’re still making money. So, use this tidbit to your advantage. Because depending on when you’re reading this post, some of the writing niches we discuss will be more profitable than others. Do your homework, see which niches are trending, and you’ll be fine. Okay, so now let’s dive into the most profitable freelance writing niches to consider. We’ll start with the different content types…
Freelance Writing Niches:
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Title: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
Headings: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
What Exactly is a Freelance Writing Niche?
“The Riches Are In The Niches”
What Makes a Freelance Writing Niche Profitable?
Editor’s Note:
Freelance Writing Niches: 9 High-Paying Content Types
1. Long-form Blog Posts or Ultimate Guides
2. E-Books
3. White Papers
4. Case Studies
5. Email Writing
6. Sales Pages or Landing Pages
7. Video Script Writing
8. Online or E-Learning Courses
9. Book Writing (Ghostwriting)
Freelance Writing Niches: 8 High-Paying Topics
1. Finance / Personal Finance
2. Cryptocurrency / Blockchain
3. Technology Writing
4. Digital Marketing
5. SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)
6. Alternative Health / CBD Products
7. Education
8. Real Estate
How to Pick the Best Freelance Writing Niche for You
What is Your Area of Expertise? (Or What Are You Willing to Learn About?)
What Are You Passionate About? (Or What Do You Enjoy Writing About?)
How To Validate and Test Your Freelance Writing Niche
Is There a Market For It (And Does It Pay Enough For Your Needs)?
The Ultimate Freelance Writing Niche Test
If Nothing Else, Just Get Started
Karen MacKenzie
Content: So, use this tidbit to your advantage. Because depending on when you’re reading this post, some of the writing niches we discuss will be more profitable than others. Do your homework, see which niches are trending, and you’ll be fine. Okay, so now let’s dive into the most profitable freelance writing niches to consider. We’ll start with the different content types…
Freelance Writing Niches: 9 High-Paying Content Types
Remember, the more your writing can impact a client’s sales, the higher it pays. So all of these content types are either under the umbrella of content marketing or copywriting. 1. Long-form Blog Posts or Ultimate Guides
These types of posts aren’t fluffy 500-word ones written off the top of your head, but instead, detailed, well-researched posts over 2,000 words in length. Ultimate guides provide in-depth information.
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https://smartblogger.com/freelance-writing-niches/
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Title: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
Headings: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
What Exactly is a Freelance Writing Niche?
“The Riches Are In The Niches”
What Makes a Freelance Writing Niche Profitable?
Editor’s Note:
Freelance Writing Niches: 9 High-Paying Content Types
1. Long-form Blog Posts or Ultimate Guides
2. E-Books
3. White Papers
4. Case Studies
5. Email Writing
6. Sales Pages or Landing Pages
7. Video Script Writing
8. Online or E-Learning Courses
9. Book Writing (Ghostwriting)
Freelance Writing Niches: 8 High-Paying Topics
1. Finance / Personal Finance
2. Cryptocurrency / Blockchain
3. Technology Writing
4. Digital Marketing
5. SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)
6. Alternative Health / CBD Products
7. Education
8. Real Estate
How to Pick the Best Freelance Writing Niche for You
What is Your Area of Expertise? (Or What Are You Willing to Learn About?)
What Are You Passionate About? (Or What Do You Enjoy Writing About?)
How To Validate and Test Your Freelance Writing Niche
Is There a Market For It (And Does It Pay Enough For Your Needs)?
The Ultimate Freelance Writing Niche Test
If Nothing Else, Just Get Started
Karen MacKenzie
Content: Here’s an example of an e-book from the Freelance Writer’s Den: Some businesses refer to their e-books as a “white paper,” which leads us to our next profitable niche: 3. White Papers
White papers tend to be more formal and serious in tone than content like an e-book or blog post. They may contain technical information. They are popular in the technology niche and are usually written for the B2B or business to business market. White papers present a problem, then explore solutions, one of which will be your client’s product or service. They try to persuade readers without crossing the line into sales. They don’t directly sell anything. Instead, they assist in the sales process.
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Title: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
Headings: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
What Exactly is a Freelance Writing Niche?
“The Riches Are In The Niches”
What Makes a Freelance Writing Niche Profitable?
Editor’s Note:
Freelance Writing Niches: 9 High-Paying Content Types
1. Long-form Blog Posts or Ultimate Guides
2. E-Books
3. White Papers
4. Case Studies
5. Email Writing
6. Sales Pages or Landing Pages
7. Video Script Writing
8. Online or E-Learning Courses
9. Book Writing (Ghostwriting)
Freelance Writing Niches: 8 High-Paying Topics
1. Finance / Personal Finance
2. Cryptocurrency / Blockchain
3. Technology Writing
4. Digital Marketing
5. SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)
6. Alternative Health / CBD Products
7. Education
8. Real Estate
How to Pick the Best Freelance Writing Niche for You
What is Your Area of Expertise? (Or What Are You Willing to Learn About?)
What Are You Passionate About? (Or What Do You Enjoy Writing About?)
How To Validate and Test Your Freelance Writing Niche
Is There a Market For It (And Does It Pay Enough For Your Needs)?
The Ultimate Freelance Writing Niche Test
If Nothing Else, Just Get Started
Karen MacKenzie
Content: They provide social proof by showcasing stories of customers’ success using the product or service of your client. They demonstrate the transformation a customer experienced. The classic format is: Describe the challenge the customer faced. Explain the solution the company provided. Show the results the customer achieved by using the company’s product/service. Provide a conclusion designed to help prospects make a buying decision. Case studies may involve interviewing both your client and their customers to get the best information. These are long-form testimonials written in story format. These stories need to be interesting and provide value to the reader.
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Title: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
Headings: 17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
17 Freelance Writing Niches That Still Pay Big Bucks in 2021
What Exactly is a Freelance Writing Niche?
“The Riches Are In The Niches”
What Makes a Freelance Writing Niche Profitable?
Editor’s Note:
Freelance Writing Niches: 9 High-Paying Content Types
1. Long-form Blog Posts or Ultimate Guides
2. E-Books
3. White Papers
4. Case Studies
5. Email Writing
6. Sales Pages or Landing Pages
7. Video Script Writing
8. Online or E-Learning Courses
9. Book Writing (Ghostwriting)
Freelance Writing Niches: 8 High-Paying Topics
1. Finance / Personal Finance
2. Cryptocurrency / Blockchain
3. Technology Writing
4. Digital Marketing
5. SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)
6. Alternative Health / CBD Products
7. Education
8. Real Estate
How to Pick the Best Freelance Writing Niche for You
What is Your Area of Expertise? (Or What Are You Willing to Learn About?)
What Are You Passionate About? (Or What Do You Enjoy Writing About?)
How To Validate and Test Your Freelance Writing Niche
Is There a Market For It (And Does It Pay Enough For Your Needs)?
The Ultimate Freelance Writing Niche Test
If Nothing Else, Just Get Started
Karen MacKenzie
Content: Show the results the customer achieved by using the company’s product/service. Provide a conclusion designed to help prospects make a buying decision. Case studies may involve interviewing both your client and their customers to get the best information. These are long-form testimonials written in story format. These stories need to be interesting and provide value to the reader. 5. Email Writing
This profitable freelance writing niche sounds easy, but it’s challenging to do well. You’ll need to create content that can gain readers’ attention, in direct competition with all the noise in their email in-box. You’ll need a background in copywriting or at least a solid grasp of copywriting principles and formulas. After all, the primary purpose of email is to sell, but carefully.
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Title: 57 Metaphor Examples That’ll Pack Your Prose With Persuasion
Headings: 57 Metaphor Examples That’ll Pack Your Prose With Persuasion
57 Metaphor Examples That’ll Pack Your Prose With Persuasion
What is a Metaphor?
What is Figurative Language?
A metaphor is one of several figure-of-speech devices that uses figurative language.
What’s the Difference Between Metaphors and Similes, Analogies, or Hyperbole?
Similes
Analogies
Hyperbole
What are The Different Types of Metaphors?
1. Common Metaphors (aka Direct Metaphors, Primary Metaphors, or Conventional Metaphors)
2. Implied Metaphors
3. Extended Metaphors (aka Sustained Metaphors)
4. Dead Metaphors
5. Mixed Metaphors
6. Sensory Metaphors
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How to Use Metaphors to Supercharge Your Writing
1. Use Metaphors in Your Headlines
2. Make an Entire Post or Article Metaphorically Themed
3. Use Metaphors to Make Facts and Figures Come to Life
4. Be Sure to Use Metaphors Relevant to Your Audience
5. Use of Metaphors to Make Dull Ideas Sparkle
6. Metaphors Don’t Have to Be Written (Or, Get Creative With Metaphorical Images)
7. Avoid the Cliches and Don’t Overdo Your Metaphor Quota
You Just Read the Definitive List of Metaphor Examples. Ready to Unleash Their Power?
Mel Wicks
Content: Okay, so that’s the definition of metaphor…
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What is Figurative Language? Figurative language is a technique that supercharges your reader’s imagination by taking a flat (or factual) statement and injecting it with life, color, or humor to make it more interesting. It allows you to paint vivid pictures, punch home your meaning, and be more persuasive as a writer. A metaphor is one of several figure-of-speech devices that uses figurative language. Here’s an example: “The first rays of sunshine gently stroked my face.” We all know sunshine can’t literally stroke your face, but we can all relate to the sensation. The figurative language makes it more vibrant than something like, “the first rays of sunshine woke me up.” This type of figurative language is known as “personification,” which uses human qualities (stroking) to better illustrate a non-human action or thing (the sunshine). It’s a technique often found in metaphors.
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Title: Summary and Analysis of "In Memory of W. B. Yeats" - Smart English Notes
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Summary of “In Memory of W. B. Yeats”
Analysis
Symbols and Images; Rhyme, Form and Meter; Speaker and Setting
Tone and Themes
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Content: The lament in the poem is not just directed to the death of Yeats but also towards a world that is threatened by its own destructive potential. The repute and fame of W.B. Yeats was such that for his admirers, it crossed all borders of nations. For Auden, while the memory was to do with the past, it took place in the present. And the only way a poet could honour the dead, was to write an elegiac poem. William Butler Yeats died in winter: the brooks were frozen, airports were all but empty, and statues were covered in snow. The thermometer and other instruments told us the day he died “was a dark cold day.” While nature followed its course elsewhere, mourners kept his poems alive without letting the poet’s death interfere. Yet, for Yeats himself, mind and body failed, leaving no one to appreciate his life but his admirers. He lives through his poetry, scattered among cities and unfamiliar readers and critics, who modify his life and poetry through their own understandings.
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https://smartenglishnotes.com/2021/02/04/summary-and-analysis-of-in-memory-of-w-b-yeats/
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Title: Why Is My Yucca Plant Dying? (And How To Fix It) - Smart Garden Guide
Headings: Why Is My Yucca Plant Dying? (And How To Fix It)
Why Is My Yucca Plant Dying? (And How To Fix It)
Reasons Why Your Yucca Plant Might Be Dying
Overwatering
Cold Or Heat Stress
Low Light
Sunburn From Excessive Direct Sunlight
Insufficient Or Excessive Fertilizer
Transplant Stress
Read my article about repotting plants to learn more.
Pests
Disease
Don’t Be Afraid To Ask
Conclusion
Content: If you’d like to avoid problems with all your houseplants, and learn how to grow beautiful plants that thrive year after year, check out my book, “Houseplants Made Easy”. Reasons Why Your Yucca Plant Might Be Dying
First, we’re going to take a close look at the potential causes of your yucca plant’s troubles then we’ll tell you how you can identify and solve them. You’ll be happy to know that, in most cases, your yucca plant can make a quick recovery with a few small changes! Overwatering
A yucca plant is quite tolerant of drought-like conditions which also makes it very susceptible to overwatering. Simply put, your yucca plant probably doesn’t need as much water as you think it does. If your yucca is overwatered, you might notice that it has generally yellow leaves, root rot, or a trunk that feels spongy. In the early stages of overwatering, simply cutting back on watering and letting the plant and soil dry out is sufficient. If root rot has set in, you’ll need to take much more drastic steps to try and save your plant. Read this article to learn how to identify and fix root rot for more info. Yuccas only need to be watered once the soil has almost completely dried out.
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https://smartgardenguide.com/why-is-my-yucca-plant-dying/
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Title: Why Is My Yucca Plant Dying? (And How To Fix It) - Smart Garden Guide
Headings: Why Is My Yucca Plant Dying? (And How To Fix It)
Why Is My Yucca Plant Dying? (And How To Fix It)
Reasons Why Your Yucca Plant Might Be Dying
Overwatering
Cold Or Heat Stress
Low Light
Sunburn From Excessive Direct Sunlight
Insufficient Or Excessive Fertilizer
Transplant Stress
Read my article about repotting plants to learn more.
Pests
Disease
Don’t Be Afraid To Ask
Conclusion
Content: Be very sure not to over-fertilize your plant. If you think over-fertilizing is the cause of your Yucca plant dying, flush the soil with plenty of water. This helps leach excessive fertilizer salts out of the soil. Avoid repotting a stressed plant, as this can often create additional stress for your plant. Read my guide to fertilizing houseplants for more information about how to get this important aspect of plant care right. Transplant Stress
Transplant stress or shock could be the cause of your yucca plant dying, as this causes an abrupt change in growing conditions for the plant. In this situation, some of the roots may die and they will no longer be able to support the yucca. You might notice the plant starts to wilt, stop growing, and generally look a little sad when this happens. What you should do in this situation is to always be sure to properly transplant or repot your yucca. Pick a proper sized pot based on the size of your yucca that allows the roots to grow large enough to support the plant.
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https://smartgardenguide.com/why-is-my-yucca-plant-dying/
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Title: Why Is My Yucca Plant Dying? (And How To Fix It) - Smart Garden Guide
Headings: Why Is My Yucca Plant Dying? (And How To Fix It)
Why Is My Yucca Plant Dying? (And How To Fix It)
Reasons Why Your Yucca Plant Might Be Dying
Overwatering
Cold Or Heat Stress
Low Light
Sunburn From Excessive Direct Sunlight
Insufficient Or Excessive Fertilizer
Transplant Stress
Read my article about repotting plants to learn more.
Pests
Disease
Don’t Be Afraid To Ask
Conclusion
Content: Transplant Stress
Transplant stress or shock could be the cause of your yucca plant dying, as this causes an abrupt change in growing conditions for the plant. In this situation, some of the roots may die and they will no longer be able to support the yucca. You might notice the plant starts to wilt, stop growing, and generally look a little sad when this happens. What you should do in this situation is to always be sure to properly transplant or repot your yucca. Pick a proper sized pot based on the size of your yucca that allows the roots to grow large enough to support the plant. This process should be based on the needs of your specific yucca plant. Read my article about repotting plants to learn more. Pests
The yucca plant is a relatively low-maintenance plant and, luckily, that usually extends to pest problems. This plant doesn’t get pests very often and, when it does, it is usually an easy fix. There is a small chance that your yucca can die from a pest infestation but that chance is low.
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https://smartgardenguide.com/why-is-my-yucca-plant-dying/
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Title: What is smart growth? | Smart Growth America
Headings: What is smart growth?
What is smart growth?
1. Mix land uses
2. Take advantage of compact design
3. Create a range of housing opportunities and choices
4. Create walkable neighborhoods
5. Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place
6. Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas
7. Direct development towards existing communities
8. Provide a variety of transportation choices
9. Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective
10. Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions
Content: Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place
Unique, interesting places that reflect the diverse values, culture, and heritage of the people who live there have the greatest staying power. Projects and neighborhoods that incorporate natural features, historic structures, public art, and placemaking can help distinguish a place from its neighbors to attract new residents and visitors, and support a vibrant community for the people who already live there. 6. Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas
Preserving open spaces like prairie, wetlands, parks, and farms is both an environmental issue and economic issue. People across the country want access to natural recreation areas, which translates into demand for housing and tourism. Meeting that demand improves a city’s ability to attract employers, while also supporting agricultural industries. Preserving open spaces can also make communities more resilient, protecting them from natural disasters, combating air pollution, controling wind, providing erosion control, moderating temperatures, protecting water quality, and protecting animal and plant habitats. 7. Direct development towards existing communities
Developing within existing communities—rather than building on previously undeveloped land—makes the most of the investments we’ve already made in roads, bridges, water pipes, and other infrastructure, while strengthening local tax bases and protecting open space. Regulations, zoning, and other public policies sometimes make this approach unnecessarily difficult for developers, however.
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https://smartgrowthamerica.org/our-vision/what-is-smart-growth/
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Title: What is smart growth? | Smart Growth America
Headings: What is smart growth?
What is smart growth?
1. Mix land uses
2. Take advantage of compact design
3. Create a range of housing opportunities and choices
4. Create walkable neighborhoods
5. Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place
6. Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas
7. Direct development towards existing communities
8. Provide a variety of transportation choices
9. Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective
10. Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions
Content: Local leaders can and should change policy to encourage development within existing neighborhoods. 8. Provide a variety of transportation choices
Providing a variety of transportation choices—high-quality public transportation, safe and convenient biking and walking infrastructure, and well-maintained roads and bridges— helps communities to attract talent, to compete on a global scale, and to improve the day-to-day lives of their residents. To make this happen, elected leaders and transportation agencies must change how they prioritize, select, invest in, build, and measure transportation projects at the local, regional, and nationwide level. 9. Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective
Developers play a crucial role in how towns and cities are built. Many developers who want to build walkable, urban places but are thwarted by restrictive regulations or complicated approval processes. Municipalities interested in encouraging smart growth development can and should examine their regulations and streamline the project permitting and approval process so that development decisions are more timely, cost-effective, and predictable for developers. By creating a supportive environment for development of innovative, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use projects, government can provide smart growth leadership for the private sector. 10.
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https://smartgrowthamerica.org/our-vision/what-is-smart-growth/
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Title: What is smart growth? | Smart Growth America
Headings: What is smart growth?
What is smart growth?
1. Mix land uses
2. Take advantage of compact design
3. Create a range of housing opportunities and choices
4. Create walkable neighborhoods
5. Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place
6. Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas
7. Direct development towards existing communities
8. Provide a variety of transportation choices
9. Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective
10. Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions
Content: Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective
Developers play a crucial role in how towns and cities are built. Many developers who want to build walkable, urban places but are thwarted by restrictive regulations or complicated approval processes. Municipalities interested in encouraging smart growth development can and should examine their regulations and streamline the project permitting and approval process so that development decisions are more timely, cost-effective, and predictable for developers. By creating a supportive environment for development of innovative, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use projects, government can provide smart growth leadership for the private sector. 10. Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions
Every community has different needs, and meeting those needs requires a different approach from place to place. Communities suffering from disinvestment may need to focus on encouraging development downtown; communities with robust economic growth may need to focus on addressing social equity. The common thread is that the needs of every community and the strategies to address them are best defined by the people who live and work there. Smart growth is not possible without the perspective of everyone with a vested interest in a town, city, or neighborhood.
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https://smartgrowthamerica.org/our-vision/what-is-smart-growth/
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Title: Kiki Smith, Lying with the Wolf – Smarthistory
Headings: Kiki Smith,
Lying with the Wolf
Kiki Smith, Lying with the Wolf
Intimate Relationships with Nature
Feminist Approaches to Narrative
“Walking Around in a Garden”
Abjection and The Body
Mysticism and Mythologies
Additional resources
Content: The wolf’s wildness is tamed, and both figures seem to nurture one another, floating within the abstract space of the textured paper surface upon which they are delicately drawn. Smith imbues a story that is normally quite violent with a kind of tenderness that is characteristic of her overall aesthetic. Feminist Approaches to Narrative
It has been suggested by some critics that Smith’s reinterpretations of Red Riding Hood and Sainte Geneviève represent a feminist approach to popular folktales. This is supported by her placement of “woman” amidst the natural world, but also, importantly, at a structural level: in the way in which the two narratives are fragmented and combined. Borrowing from divergent sources in order to forge a new storyline, Smith demonstrates the slippery relationship between a visual image and its multiple references, adopting a narrative style indebted to feminist re-writings of history. As the curator Helaine Posner has explained: “ Instead of presenting them in their traditional roles as predator and prey, Smith re-imagined these characters as companions, equals in purpose and scale.” The distinction between “predator” and “prey” might be thought of as a metaphor for hierarchies of power in human relationships, which have traditionally been drawn along the lines of gender, race, and class. Because patriarchal societies typically grant more power to men, while requiring women to be submissive or dependent, we can think of this “overturning” in Smith’s art as a political statement against such inequalities.
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https://smarthistory.org/kiki-smith-lying-with-the-wolf/
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Title: The History of Mexico: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace – Smarthistory
Headings: The History of Mexico
: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace
The History of Mexico: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace
How is history told?
A new national identity
Why murals?
The North Wall
The West Wall
The South Wall
An alternative history
Notes:
Additional resources:
Content: Mexican artist Diego Rivera responded to this question when he painted The History of Mexico, as a series of murals that span three large walls within a grand stairwell of the National Palace in Mexico City. In Rivera’s words, the mural represents “the entire history of Mexico from the Conquest through the Mexican Revolution . . . down to the ugly present.” [ 1]
Palacio Nacional, Mexico City (photo: Paula Soler-Moya, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
In an overwhelming and crowded composition, Rivera represents pivotal scenes from the history of the modern nation-state, including scenes from the Spanish Conquest, the fight for independence from Spain, the Mexican-American war, the Mexican Revolution, and an imagined future Mexico in which a workers’ revolution has triumphed. Although this mural cycle spans hundreds of years of Mexican history, Rivera concentrated on themes that highlight a Marxist interpretation of history as driven by class conflict as well as the struggle of the Mexican people against foreign invaders and the resilience of Indigenous cultures. Diego Rivera, “Mexico Today and Tomorrow,” detail featuring Karl Marx, History of Mexico murals, 1935, fresco, Palacio Nacional, Mexico City (photo: Wolfgang Sauber, CC BY-SA 3.0)
A new national identity
In the immediate years following the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920), the newly formed government sought to establish a national identity that eschewed Eurocentrism (an emphasis on European culture) and instead heralded the Amerindian. The result was that Indigenous culture was elevated in the national discourse. After hundreds of years of colonial rule and the Eurocentric dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz, the new Mexican state integrated its national identity with the concept of indigenismo, an ideology that lauded Mexico’s past Indigenous history and cultural heritage (rather than acknowledging the ongoing struggles of contemporary Indigenous people and incorporating them into the new state governance).
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https://smarthistory.org/mexico-diego-rivera-murals-national-palace/
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Title: The History of Mexico: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace – Smarthistory
Headings: The History of Mexico
: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace
The History of Mexico: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace
How is history told?
A new national identity
Why murals?
The North Wall
The West Wall
The South Wall
An alternative history
Notes:
Additional resources:
Content: Although this mural cycle spans hundreds of years of Mexican history, Rivera concentrated on themes that highlight a Marxist interpretation of history as driven by class conflict as well as the struggle of the Mexican people against foreign invaders and the resilience of Indigenous cultures. Diego Rivera, “Mexico Today and Tomorrow,” detail featuring Karl Marx, History of Mexico murals, 1935, fresco, Palacio Nacional, Mexico City (photo: Wolfgang Sauber, CC BY-SA 3.0)
A new national identity
In the immediate years following the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920), the newly formed government sought to establish a national identity that eschewed Eurocentrism (an emphasis on European culture) and instead heralded the Amerindian. The result was that Indigenous culture was elevated in the national discourse. After hundreds of years of colonial rule and the Eurocentric dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz, the new Mexican state integrated its national identity with the concept of indigenismo, an ideology that lauded Mexico’s past Indigenous history and cultural heritage (rather than acknowledging the ongoing struggles of contemporary Indigenous people and incorporating them into the new state governance). José Vasconcelos, the new government’s Minister of Public Education, conceived of a collaboration between the government and artists. The result were state-sponsored murals such as those at the National Palace in Mexico City. Why murals? Rivera and other artists believed easel painting to be “aristocratic,” since for centuries this kind of art had been the purview of the elite. Instead they favored mural painting since it could present subjects on a large scale to a wide public audience.
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https://smarthistory.org/mexico-diego-rivera-murals-national-palace/
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Title: The History of Mexico: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace – Smarthistory
Headings: The History of Mexico
: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace
The History of Mexico: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace
How is history told?
A new national identity
Why murals?
The North Wall
The West Wall
The South Wall
An alternative history
Notes:
Additional resources:
Content: Sarahh Scher, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Mexican flag
An eagle standing on a nopal cactus at the very center of the wall, mirrors the insignia at the center of the Mexican flag. These historical scenes have been compressed and flattened on the picture surface resulting in a dense visual mosaic of intertwining figures and forms. The lack of deep space in the composition makes it difficult to distinguish between different scenes, and results in an allover composition without a central focus or a clear visual pathway. This cacophony of historical figures and flurried action overwhelms viewers as they walk up the stairs. Annotated upper section of the west wall: Diego Rivera, “From the Conquest to 1930,” History of Mexico murals, 1929–30, fresco, Palacio Nacional, Mexico City (photo: drkgk)
Given the breadth of the wall space, Rivera had to make critical decisions about which historical figures and narratives to include. Rivera’s formal choices—the flattening of the pictorial space, the nonlinear organization, and the monumental scale of the figures—create a non-hierarchical composition. These formal choices support Rivera’s decision to represent not just the historically well-known and recognizable figures, such as the independence fighter Miguel Hidalgo, revolutionary Emiliano Zapata (who holds a flag with the words tierra y libertad, or land and liberty), or the first Indigenous president Benito Juárez, but also anonymous workers, laborers, and soldiers. As Rivera later noted,
“Each personage in the mural was dialectically connected with his neighbors, in accordance with his role in history.
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https://smarthistory.org/mexico-diego-rivera-murals-national-palace/
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Title: The History of Mexico: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace – Smarthistory
Headings: The History of Mexico
: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace
The History of Mexico: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace
How is history told?
A new national identity
Why murals?
The North Wall
The West Wall
The South Wall
An alternative history
Notes:
Additional resources:
Content: Diego Rivera, “From the Conquest to 1930,” History of Mexico murals, 1929–30, fresco, Palacio Nacional, Mexico City (photo: drkgk)
Given the breadth of the wall space, Rivera had to make critical decisions about which historical figures and narratives to include. Rivera’s formal choices—the flattening of the pictorial space, the nonlinear organization, and the monumental scale of the figures—create a non-hierarchical composition. These formal choices support Rivera’s decision to represent not just the historically well-known and recognizable figures, such as the independence fighter Miguel Hidalgo, revolutionary Emiliano Zapata (who holds a flag with the words tierra y libertad, or land and liberty), or the first Indigenous president Benito Juárez, but also anonymous workers, laborers, and soldiers. As Rivera later noted,
“Each personage in the mural was dialectically connected with his neighbors, in accordance with his role in history. Nothing was solitary; nothing was irrelevant.” [ 3]
The artist’s portrayal of the interconnection of social struggle throughout Mexico’s history and the non-hierarchical representation of the historical figures reflects his Marxist perspective. South wall: Diego Rivera, “Mexico Today and Tomorrow,” History of Mexico murals, 1935, fresco, Palacio Nacional, Mexico City (photo:
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https://smarthistory.org/mexico-diego-rivera-murals-national-palace/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_28_594901433#13_1283609368
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Title: The History of Mexico: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace – Smarthistory
Headings: The History of Mexico
: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace
The History of Mexico: Diego Rivera’s Murals at the National Palace
How is history told?
A new national identity
Why murals?
The North Wall
The West Wall
The South Wall
An alternative history
Notes:
Additional resources:
Content: Nothing was solitary; nothing was irrelevant.” [ 3]
The artist’s portrayal of the interconnection of social struggle throughout Mexico’s history and the non-hierarchical representation of the historical figures reflects his Marxist perspective. South wall: Diego Rivera, “Mexico Today and Tomorrow,” History of Mexico murals, 1935, fresco, Palacio Nacional, Mexico City (photo: Cbl62, CC0)
The South Wall
River
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https://smarthistory.org/mexico-diego-rivera-murals-national-palace/
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Title: SmartMinds | Leadership Revolution | Corporate Culture| Mindset Training
Headings: What it Means to Go Green
What it Means to Go Green
How going green impacts our body, mind, and relationships
The impact our decisions make in the environment
Why we should change our habits and pay attention to our choices
How this change affects our relationship with ourselves and the world around us
10 things you can do to go green and make a difference right now
Why buying your food from local farmers is better for your health and the environment
Debunking eco-friendly myths
To leave or not to leave your stuff plugged
Planting trees won’t save the planet
Incandescent bulbs are not so evil
Real life examples of people carrying the Going Green flag
The Late Wangari Maathai: Environmentalist, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Charlie Hughes: Blogger, Sophia’s Choice
Marina Silva: Politician
Philip Booth: Blogger, The Ruscombe Blog
Angela Merkel: German Chancellor
Content: In this case, going green is about what and how we produce, use, and dispose of our products. It involves having a stand to care for the environment and contributing less to its destruction. Going green means caring for the environment by making a deliberate effort to be part of the change. It is about limiting your footprint on the environment and also encouraging others to follow your example. However, note that going green is not limited to recycling, but living a sustainable lifestyle. Going green is about making small adjustments in your daily life to achieve this goal. How going green impacts our body, mind, and relationships
Going green has huge effects on our body, mind, relationships, and the world around us in many ways. Our environment can either increase or reduce stress; hence impact the body. The things we see, experience or hear can change our mood and how our immune, endocrine, and nervous system function.
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https://smartminds.io/go-green-meaning/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_28_600707631#3_1298489925
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Title: SmartMinds | Leadership Revolution | Corporate Culture| Mindset Training
Headings: What it Means to Go Green
What it Means to Go Green
How going green impacts our body, mind, and relationships
The impact our decisions make in the environment
Why we should change our habits and pay attention to our choices
How this change affects our relationship with ourselves and the world around us
10 things you can do to go green and make a difference right now
Why buying your food from local farmers is better for your health and the environment
Debunking eco-friendly myths
To leave or not to leave your stuff plugged
Planting trees won’t save the planet
Incandescent bulbs are not so evil
Real life examples of people carrying the Going Green flag
The Late Wangari Maathai: Environmentalist, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Charlie Hughes: Blogger, Sophia’s Choice
Marina Silva: Politician
Philip Booth: Blogger, The Ruscombe Blog
Angela Merkel: German Chancellor
Content: Going green is about making small adjustments in your daily life to achieve this goal. How going green impacts our body, mind, and relationships
Going green has huge effects on our body, mind, relationships, and the world around us in many ways. Our environment can either increase or reduce stress; hence impact the body. The things we see, experience or hear can change our mood and how our immune, endocrine, and nervous system function. A stressful environment causes anxiety which in turn elevates blood pressure, muscle tension, and heart rate and going green reverses these impacts. A natural environment is a stress reliever, it heals and makes you feel better emotionally and contributes to your physical wellbeing. It helps us cope with pain. This is because trees, water, plants and other natural elements distract us from pain and discomfort. A green environment helps us to connect with others.
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https://smartminds.io/go-green-meaning/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_28_600707631#4_1298491989
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Title: SmartMinds | Leadership Revolution | Corporate Culture| Mindset Training
Headings: What it Means to Go Green
What it Means to Go Green
How going green impacts our body, mind, and relationships
The impact our decisions make in the environment
Why we should change our habits and pay attention to our choices
How this change affects our relationship with ourselves and the world around us
10 things you can do to go green and make a difference right now
Why buying your food from local farmers is better for your health and the environment
Debunking eco-friendly myths
To leave or not to leave your stuff plugged
Planting trees won’t save the planet
Incandescent bulbs are not so evil
Real life examples of people carrying the Going Green flag
The Late Wangari Maathai: Environmentalist, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Charlie Hughes: Blogger, Sophia’s Choice
Marina Silva: Politician
Philip Booth: Blogger, The Ruscombe Blog
Angela Merkel: German Chancellor
Content: A stressful environment causes anxiety which in turn elevates blood pressure, muscle tension, and heart rate and going green reverses these impacts. A natural environment is a stress reliever, it heals and makes you feel better emotionally and contributes to your physical wellbeing. It helps us cope with pain. This is because trees, water, plants and other natural elements distract us from pain and discomfort. A green environment helps us to connect with others. People who have green space around their homes build more relationships and are concerned about supporting each other. Such also lowers aggression, violence, and street crime between people meaning a better capacity to cope with the daily demands. To go green stirs up feelings that connect us to others and our environment. The decisions we make impact the environment in more ways than one. Taking into consideration the environmental factors touching on waste and natural resources in decision making can make a difference when looking at the broader picture.
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https://smartminds.io/go-green-meaning/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_28_600707631#8_1298501065
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Title: SmartMinds | Leadership Revolution | Corporate Culture| Mindset Training
Headings: What it Means to Go Green
What it Means to Go Green
How going green impacts our body, mind, and relationships
The impact our decisions make in the environment
Why we should change our habits and pay attention to our choices
How this change affects our relationship with ourselves and the world around us
10 things you can do to go green and make a difference right now
Why buying your food from local farmers is better for your health and the environment
Debunking eco-friendly myths
To leave or not to leave your stuff plugged
Planting trees won’t save the planet
Incandescent bulbs are not so evil
Real life examples of people carrying the Going Green flag
The Late Wangari Maathai: Environmentalist, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Charlie Hughes: Blogger, Sophia’s Choice
Marina Silva: Politician
Philip Booth: Blogger, The Ruscombe Blog
Angela Merkel: German Chancellor
Content: In most cases, the stakes are higher; hence, the people and their government must think of the environmental implications in their decision-making processes. They must follow standard operating practices including existing legislative mandates to preserve the environment. Why we should change our habits and pay attention to our choices
Making environmental decisions can seem tricky at first. However, by changing our habits and just paying more attention to our choices, we can make a difference. If one individual chooses to throw a recyclable plastic bottle in the garbage instead of giving it away for recycling, it is no big deal, however, when millions of people do the same, it becomes a big issue. The act might look small, but that’s one way, people’s small actions that seem unimportant affect the environment on a larger scale. We all can choose whether or not to recycle, take a bus to work or buy cars that pollute the environment less. All these are personal decisions that will impact the environment in a big way. Every choice we make has consequences;
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https://smartminds.io/go-green-meaning/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_28_600707631#9_1298503302
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Title: SmartMinds | Leadership Revolution | Corporate Culture| Mindset Training
Headings: What it Means to Go Green
What it Means to Go Green
How going green impacts our body, mind, and relationships
The impact our decisions make in the environment
Why we should change our habits and pay attention to our choices
How this change affects our relationship with ourselves and the world around us
10 things you can do to go green and make a difference right now
Why buying your food from local farmers is better for your health and the environment
Debunking eco-friendly myths
To leave or not to leave your stuff plugged
Planting trees won’t save the planet
Incandescent bulbs are not so evil
Real life examples of people carrying the Going Green flag
The Late Wangari Maathai: Environmentalist, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Charlie Hughes: Blogger, Sophia’s Choice
Marina Silva: Politician
Philip Booth: Blogger, The Ruscombe Blog
Angela Merkel: German Chancellor
Content: If one individual chooses to throw a recyclable plastic bottle in the garbage instead of giving it away for recycling, it is no big deal, however, when millions of people do the same, it becomes a big issue. The act might look small, but that’s one way, people’s small actions that seem unimportant affect the environment on a larger scale. We all can choose whether or not to recycle, take a bus to work or buy cars that pollute the environment less. All these are personal decisions that will impact the environment in a big way. Every choice we make has consequences; hence, it pays to think through before we can. We must ask ourselves whether the habits we engage in are good for our environment and our health. We must think how those choices will affect the world for generations to come. “
The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved. Richard Rogers
How this change affects our relationship with ourselves and the world around us
Going green creates a healthy living environment and also improves lifestyle.
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Title: SmartMinds | Leadership Revolution | Corporate Culture| Mindset Training
Headings: What it Means to Go Green
What it Means to Go Green
How going green impacts our body, mind, and relationships
The impact our decisions make in the environment
Why we should change our habits and pay attention to our choices
How this change affects our relationship with ourselves and the world around us
10 things you can do to go green and make a difference right now
Why buying your food from local farmers is better for your health and the environment
Debunking eco-friendly myths
To leave or not to leave your stuff plugged
Planting trees won’t save the planet
Incandescent bulbs are not so evil
Real life examples of people carrying the Going Green flag
The Late Wangari Maathai: Environmentalist, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Charlie Hughes: Blogger, Sophia’s Choice
Marina Silva: Politician
Philip Booth: Blogger, The Ruscombe Blog
Angela Merkel: German Chancellor
Content: hence, it pays to think through before we can. We must ask ourselves whether the habits we engage in are good for our environment and our health. We must think how those choices will affect the world for generations to come. “
The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved. Richard Rogers
How this change affects our relationship with ourselves and the world around us
Going green creates a healthy living environment and also improves lifestyle. For this reason, we must make a commitment towards living a green life which requires collaborating with others, planning and some creativity. The process begins with an individual making a decision that affects others at work, school, community or home. Our actions can encourage other people like our friends and family to go green too, which is a major step in achieving environmental goals. Likewise, your behaviour can influence other people’s decisions. Therefore, teach them about the perks of eco-friendly practices — leading by example.
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Title: SmartMinds | Leadership Revolution | Corporate Culture| Mindset Training
Headings: What it Means to Go Green
What it Means to Go Green
How going green impacts our body, mind, and relationships
The impact our decisions make in the environment
Why we should change our habits and pay attention to our choices
How this change affects our relationship with ourselves and the world around us
10 things you can do to go green and make a difference right now
Why buying your food from local farmers is better for your health and the environment
Debunking eco-friendly myths
To leave or not to leave your stuff plugged
Planting trees won’t save the planet
Incandescent bulbs are not so evil
Real life examples of people carrying the Going Green flag
The Late Wangari Maathai: Environmentalist, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Charlie Hughes: Blogger, Sophia’s Choice
Marina Silva: Politician
Philip Booth: Blogger, The Ruscombe Blog
Angela Merkel: German Chancellor
Content: For this reason, we must make a commitment towards living a green life which requires collaborating with others, planning and some creativity. The process begins with an individual making a decision that affects others at work, school, community or home. Our actions can encourage other people like our friends and family to go green too, which is a major step in achieving environmental goals. Likewise, your behaviour can influence other people’s decisions. Therefore, teach them about the perks of eco-friendly practices — leading by example. If we embrace these changes, we’ll live in harmony with our neighbours, family, and friends. It will give us satisfaction, peace of mind, and elevate our consciousness level knowing that we are part of the change. 10 things you can do to go green and make a difference right now
As human beings, we make daily choices that impact the environment, the climate, and other species. We have the power to decide what we eat, the number of kids to bear, and the kind of car to use. However, we can engage in the following activities to maintain a greener environment.
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https://smartminds.io/go-green-meaning/
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Title: SmartMinds | Leadership Revolution | Corporate Culture| Mindset Training
Headings: How Your Beliefs Shape Your Life
How Your Beliefs Shape Your Life
What are Beliefs?
Examples of Rational Beliefs
Examples of Irrational Beliefs
What are Values?
What are Behaviors?
Can I Change my Personal Values?
Race
Gender
Religion
Culture
Language
General
Louis Rath 7 Values Process
What are Limiting Beliefs and how do You Overcome Them?
What does Language have to do with Belief?
Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.
Content: Beliefs are the assumptions we hold to be true. They stem from real life experiences. As human beings, our values and beliefs affect the quality of our life, our work, and our relationships. Since what we believe is what we experience, we tend to think that our beliefs are founded on reality. In fact, however, it is our beliefs that govern our experiences. The beliefs that we hold are a critical and essential part of our identity. They could be religious, moral or cultural; but they are part of us and reflect who we are. Beliefs are broadly classified into two categories: rational beliefs and irrational beliefs.
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https://smartminds.io/how-beliefs-shape-life/
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Title: SmartMinds | Leadership Revolution | Corporate Culture| Mindset Training
Headings: How Your Beliefs Shape Your Life
How Your Beliefs Shape Your Life
What are Beliefs?
Examples of Rational Beliefs
Examples of Irrational Beliefs
What are Values?
What are Behaviors?
Can I Change my Personal Values?
Race
Gender
Religion
Culture
Language
General
Louis Rath 7 Values Process
What are Limiting Beliefs and how do You Overcome Them?
What does Language have to do with Belief?
Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.
Content: The beliefs that we hold are a critical and essential part of our identity. They could be religious, moral or cultural; but they are part of us and reflect who we are. Beliefs are broadly classified into two categories: rational beliefs and irrational beliefs. Examples of Rational Beliefs
It gets cold in winter and warm in summer. There is no real proof to validate this assumption, but our life experience has taught us to believe in it
If you treat people well, you will reap the rewards later on in your life. Again, there is no proof of this, but it is believed that there will be positive payback when you show kindness to people. Examples of Irrational Beliefs
All my friends are better than me
I think I’m going to screw up this relationship if I get into it
These are classified as negative beliefs and are usually referred to as mistaken convictions. What are Values?
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https://smartminds.io/how-beliefs-shape-life/
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Title: The Negative Effects of Social Media on Mental Health - Smart Social
Headings: The Negative Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
The Negative Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
Studies link excessive screen time to mental health issues
Remind students they are not alone
Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online | EP203
Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online | EP203 Smart Social Podcast: Keeping students safe so they can Shine Online | EP203
Online Safety and Mental Health Advice from Dean McCoubrey of MySociaLife.com
Online Safety and Mental Health Advice from Dean McCoubrey of MySociaLife.com Online Safety and Mental Health Advice from Dean McCoubrey of MySociaLife.com
Tips for helping students develop a healthy relationship with screen time
Curate your “friend” list and think before you post on social media
Engage in meaningful activities with friends during screen time
Playing through the screen
Ask your family members to help
Designate screen free times and areas in your home
Be respectful, resilient, and responsible on social media
Restrict your own access to social media
Focus on achievements and less on aesthetics
Remember that social media is only part of the story
Find more offline activities that make you feel good
SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs shares tips to help prevent excessive social media use
Conclusion
Content: D.
Dr. Nicole Beurkens, Clinical Psychologist
While things like social media and multiplayer video games allow children to connect and socialize with one another, research has shown that they can also increase isolation and feelings of loneliness. There is a concern that these activities lead to reduced social skills, as children do not experience enough social engagement in real-time with peers. Tips to develop a healthy relationship with screen time: Have certain times and places where devices aren’t used. Device free meals and not having devices in the bedroom at night are two simple starting points
Turn off notifications for apps to reduce problems with distraction, especially during school and homework time
Be aware of how much time you’re spending on devices, and what you’re doing on them. Use the Screen Time feature, or an app like Qustodio, to monitor how much time you’re spending on different activities. This helps you make more informed decisions about how you want to be spending your time
Talk to parents or other trusted adults if you notice that you’re having a hard time managing your device use or you’re seeing and hearing things online that concern you
Be respectful, resilient, and responsible on social media
Clarence McFerren II
Clarence McFerren II, Speaker, Educator, Author
As an educator, I’ve seen students victimized or shamed due to social media posts. Virtual bullying can eventually lead to in-person bullying. I’ve had students who have hurt themselves, become suicidal, and institutionalized all because of things that happened on social media. It’s of the utmost importance that students are educated about social media etiquette and mental health awareness – not only as separate entities but collectively.
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https://smartsocial.com/effects-of-social-media-on-mental-health/
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Title: How to Cook Frozen Steak in the Oven?
Headings: How to Cook Frozen Steak in the Oven?
How to Cook Frozen Steak in the Oven?
Have The Right Tools
- A strong knife or Frozen meat slicer
- Skillet
- Dashboard
- An oven
Cutting Frozen Meat:
Gather The Ingredients:
Preparation:
Cooking:
Conclusion:
Content: Have The Right Tools
Before preparing to cook frozen steak, it is mandatory to have the right kitchen equipment. This saves both times and makes cooking easier. Ensure you have a good quality and well-sharpened knife. The wooden cutting board is also essential for making desired cuttings. An oven will be a requirement too. It is also important to get yourself a meat thermometer to regulate extend at which your meat cooks to avoid overcooking. You may also require a cast- iron skillet and a spice grinder. However, the most important tools that are required in this case is: - A strong knife or Frozen meat slicer
- Skillet
- Dashboard
- An oven
Cutting Frozen Meat: Unlike thawed steak, this is a bit technical when it comes to cutting because of its hardness.
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https://smokegears.com/how-to-cook-frozen-steak/
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Title: Papa Smurf | Smurfs Wiki | Fandom
Headings: Papa Smurf
Papa Smurf
Papa Smurf
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The Smurfs: The Legend Of Smurfy Hollow
Smurfs: The Lost Village
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Content: for example: Hackus from The Smurfs 2 and Victor Winslow. Role In The Village
He uses his wisdom and knowledge of magic and science to protect the village he leads from various forms of danger that exist within (or outside) the Smurf Forest . Personality
Papa is gentle, understanding, and fatherly to any good-natured creature he meets. He also understands other people's or Smurf's feelings. He rarely uses intimidation or expresses malice toward any of the Smurfs, but still gives punishments and stern talks when needed. Platinum Collection Build Your Own Bundle. Choose up to 7 games
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Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. He always wants everyone to do the right thing, going as far as helping Gargamel and Azrael out of trouble when no one else can (much to the annoyance and confusion of the others). As the first season of the cartoon is heavily based on the original comics, Papa's personality there differs a lot from the portrayals of him that followed.
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Title: Truffle Fries (EASY baked crispy fries!) - Snappy Gourmet
Headings: Truffle Fries
Truffle Fries
What are Truffle Fries
How to Make Truffle Fries
How to Bake French Fries
Truffle Fries
Ingredients
Instructions
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Nutrition:
Content: As much as I love dipping my fries into something, they don’t really need a dip. Although homemade ranch is definitely an option. Quick video showing how to make these easy homemade Truffle Fries…
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Truffle Fries
Homemade Truffle Fries, oven baked french fries with truffle oil, Parmesan, and parsley. Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Yield 2 servings
Calories 281kcal
Author Lisa Huff
Ingredients
1 large baking potato washed, scrubbed, and dried
1 Tablespoon olive oil (or truffle oil)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon truffle oil
1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese (good quality grated)
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut potato into thin slices, then each slice into long thin strips. Place potato strips into a large mixing bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place potato strips in a single layer on parchment paper lined baking sheet leaving a little room between each strip. Bake potatoes in bottom of the oven at 425 degrees F for about 20-30 minutes, flipping over halfway through baking.
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https://snappygourmet.com/truffle-fries/
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Title: Snug Blog
Headings: Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
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Content: Snug Blog
Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
in Renters on Dec 28, 2017 Dec 28, 2017
There is a lot to learn about rental bonds in Australia. Understanding the process and costs for lodging a bond, and claiming a bond refund is important to ensure you receive your bond back. You should check with your local rental bond authority before agreeing and transferring a rental bond between a tenant and owner. Rental bonds have different definitions across Australia but essentially serve the same purpose. The NSW rental bond definition is: “rental bond” means an amount of money paid or payable by the tenant or another person as security against any failure by a tenant to comply with the terms of a residential tenancy agreement. Bonds are not mandatory, bonds are optional in every state in Australia. The rental bonds are managed by the rental bond authority in each state in Australia: NSW Rental Bond Board, Queensland Residential Tenancy Authority, Victorian Residential Tenancy Authority, South Australia Residential Bonds Online, Tasmania Rental Deposit Authority and Western Australia BondsOnline, and Access Canberra in the ACT. The Northern Territory does not have a bond board, simply bonds are held by the owner or agent.
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Title: Snug Blog
Headings: Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
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Content: “rental bond” means an amount of money paid or payable by the tenant or another person as security against any failure by a tenant to comply with the terms of a residential tenancy agreement. Bonds are not mandatory, bonds are optional in every state in Australia. The rental bonds are managed by the rental bond authority in each state in Australia: NSW Rental Bond Board, Queensland Residential Tenancy Authority, Victorian Residential Tenancy Authority, South Australia Residential Bonds Online, Tasmania Rental Deposit Authority and Western Australia BondsOnline, and Access Canberra in the ACT. The Northern Territory does not have a bond board, simply bonds are held by the owner or agent. A rental bond is a cash security to protect the owner against damage to the property or other valid amounts owing to the owner by the tenant at the end of the tenancy. When an owner has a claim, this should firstly be resolved directly with the tenant. If there is no claim the tenant should receive a full refund of a rental bond. Typically bonds are managed by the residential tenancy bond authority in each state. No, bonds are not required.
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Title: Snug Blog
Headings: Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
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Content: A rental bond is a cash security to protect the owner against damage to the property or other valid amounts owing to the owner by the tenant at the end of the tenancy. When an owner has a claim, this should firstly be resolved directly with the tenant. If there is no claim the tenant should receive a full refund of a rental bond. Typically bonds are managed by the residential tenancy bond authority in each state. No, bonds are not required. However, nearly almost every residential tenancy lease agreement includes the payment of a rental bond. Owners offering short term leases of up to 3 months typically would not lodge a bond, especially if the occupants are from overseas due to the complexity of receiving and returning the funds. There is a limit to the amount of a rental bond that can be requested in most states. Typically this is equivalent to 4 weeks rental. If the weekly rental is above a certain limit eg.
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Title: Snug Blog
Headings: Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
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Content: However, nearly almost every residential tenancy lease agreement includes the payment of a rental bond. Owners offering short term leases of up to 3 months typically would not lodge a bond, especially if the occupants are from overseas due to the complexity of receiving and returning the funds. There is a limit to the amount of a rental bond that can be requested in most states. Typically this is equivalent to 4 weeks rental. If the weekly rental is above a certain limit eg. $350 per week, then some states permit a higher amount of bond. NSW
Max 4 weeks rent can be taken as a rental bond
VIC
Max 1 months rent can be taken as a rental bond unless the rent is above $350 per week, then any amount take be negotiated between the parties. However, unless the property is furnished or a luxury home, the rental bond amount is usually 1 months rent. QLD
Max 4 weeks rent can be
WA
4 weeks rent Unlimited if the weekly rent is over $500 or owner was living in premises for previous 3 months $100 extra can be charged if tenant has cat or dog to cover fumigation
SA
Max 4 weeks rent if weekly rent = $250 or less 6 weeks rent if weekly rent > $250
TAS
Max 4 weeks rent
NT
Max 4 weeks rent
ACT
Max 4 weeks rent
There are two ways in which a bond can be paid. Firstly to the property manager/real estate agent or the owner.
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Title: Snug Blog
Headings: Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
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Content: The second method is to the Rental Bond Board (sometimes called the Rental Bond Authority). Bonds can be paid in installments through a bond loan company. Carefully consider the interest rate and full cost of the bond payment plan including any late fees. In most states the rental bond is paid to the Rental Bond Authority. In some states the rental bond is held by the property manager. Rental bond lodgement is completed either by paper and/or online. The timeframe of rental bond lodgement is regulated to ensure that bonds are lodged quickly (typically within 10 days or by the end of the month latest). The rental bond lodgement process is described across Australia: NSW
Online – Renters can choose from firstly, using the online Rental Bonds Online website to register and lodge their bond directly, bypassing the agent or owner. Paper form lodgement Bond lodgements and bond refunds are processed by NSW Rental Bond Authority.
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Title: Snug Blog
Headings: Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
Complete Guide to Rental Bonds in Australia for Renters
Previous Post
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Written By
Prajin
Content: Rental bond lodgement is completed either by paper and/or online. The timeframe of rental bond lodgement is regulated to ensure that bonds are lodged quickly (typically within 10 days or by the end of the month latest). The rental bond lodgement process is described across Australia: NSW
Online – Renters can choose from firstly, using the online Rental Bonds Online website to register and lodge their bond directly, bypassing the agent or owner. Paper form lodgement Bond lodgements and bond refunds are processed by NSW Rental Bond Authority. http://fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ Bond claim matters are heard by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. http://ncat.nsw.gov.au/
VIC
Online – rental bonds can be lodged with the Rental Bond Authority Paper forms
QLD
Paper forms only
WA
Online – only for agents Paper forms – for tenants
SA
Online – via the rental bonds portal Paper forms
TAS
Online – only to look up the status of your bond Paper forms
NT
Paper forms – bonds paid to the owner or property manager
ACT
Paper forms – paid to the bond authority (Access Canberra)
Getting your bond back should be straight forward, however in many cases bond returns take time because of the paper work, processing delays and uncooperative other parties. A tenant can claim for refund of bond money with the rental bond authority. Typically a signature is required from both parties approving the refund of rental bond. Check if ALL tenants on the lease are required to sign.
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https://snug.com/blog/complete-guide-to-rental-bonds-in-australia-for-renters/
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Title: Impact of Imperialism on Africa Today - Soapboxie
Headings: Impact of Imperialism on Africa Today
Impact of Imperialism on Africa Today
Economic Issues
Technology Issues
Political Issues
Cultural Issues
Social
Religion
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Content: All of Europe craved such sparkles, but there was so much more in that vast continent to feed an ever developing Western world. Rubber had been discovered at the perfect time. Industrialization was exploding across the European continent. The advancements needed what Africa had to offer. They were taken out of the land and used abroad. Africa had no basis to use their resources. They only knew how to extract them and send them over the waters. These resources were obtained cheaply so that Europe could sell at a high profit. Africa had no basis for a manufacturing economy or to be self-sustained in order to compete on that global stage as European colonialism “made African trade to be mainly export/import oriented.” Add to that the curse of freedom and Africa was doomed.
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Title: Impact of Imperialism on Africa Today - Soapboxie
Headings: Impact of Imperialism on Africa Today
Impact of Imperialism on Africa Today
Economic Issues
Technology Issues
Political Issues
Cultural Issues
Social
Religion
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Content: Cultural Issues
European imperialism impacted the culture of Africa like nothing else ever had before. Imagine a bowl of blueberries sitting on a table minding its own business. Everything is fine until the bowl is turned upside down and strawberries are added to it. Now it is not so easy to identify one’s self. Social
While not every tribe in Africa viewed itself as equal with another, it didn’t have the same concepts as the social discrimination changes the Europeans brought with them. But with the new cultures ruling Africa, the people who lived there found themselves in a whole new social world. They were not in control of their own lives in their own land. In addition to that, the Europeans created social differences in the natives that never existed before. Hierarchies changed. Divisions were created that had never existed before.
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Title: Impact of Imperialism on Africa Today - Soapboxie
Headings: Impact of Imperialism on Africa Today
Impact of Imperialism on Africa Today
Economic Issues
Technology Issues
Political Issues
Cultural Issues
Social
Religion
Conclusion:
Bibliography:
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Content: But with the new cultures ruling Africa, the people who lived there found themselves in a whole new social world. They were not in control of their own lives in their own land. In addition to that, the Europeans created social differences in the natives that never existed before. Hierarchies changed. Divisions were created that had never existed before. These new divisions were taught to fight against each other. Religion
It is obvious to say that imperialism changed the religious face of Africa. Through imperialism, Christianity was brought to the continent. It completely changed the religious dynamic of the natives. Everything about their way of life including the most sacred was removed.
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https://soapboxie.com/economy/Impact-of-Imperialism-on-Africa-Today
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Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
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Content: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
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The Heartland Institute
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
A progressive income tax is a situation where tax rates increase as income increases. For instance, a person making $20,000 will pay a lower percentage of their income in taxes than a person making $100,000. Almost all modern countries have a progressive income tax. Why should taxes increase with income? Why should the rich be taxed at a higher rate than anybody else?
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Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
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Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
A progressive income tax is a situation where tax rates increase as income increases. For instance, a person making $20,000 will pay a lower percentage of their income in taxes than a person making $100,000. Almost all modern countries have a progressive income tax. Why should taxes increase with income? Why should the rich be taxed at a higher rate than anybody else? pinterest-pin-it
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Taxes on the Rich
The main reason the rich should be taxed at a higher rate is simple: They have utilized the system more. The two main factors that lead to wealth creation are (1) personal effort and (2) the socioeconomic system. Both are essential. A person can work extremely hard and try their best to start a business or get a good job.
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Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
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Shenk it Up
Taxes on the Rich
The main reason the rich should be taxed at a higher rate is simple: They have utilized the system more. The two main factors that lead to wealth creation are (1) personal effort and (2) the socioeconomic system. Both are essential. A person can work extremely hard and try their best to start a business or get a good job. But if that person is illiterate and has received no formal education, and if they live in a country with no electricity, rampant crime, and no paved roads, bridges, trains, or airports, no matter how hard they work, it will be almost impossible for them to amass significant wealth. On the other hand, an individual who benefits from a peaceful, modern, well-run society, but does not work at all, will also fail to amass significant wealth. So both individual hard work and the larger socio-economic environment are essential for personal wealth. A high-earning individual has not only worked hard but has also benefited a great deal from the larger system. The community's infrastructure, security, and human capital (education and skills) are the background factors that have made their wealth possible.
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Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
Comments
Content: By working hard within that system, they have utilized these factors more than someone else. They have directly benefited by attaining an education and by using the roads, bridges, and airports built and maintained by the state, for instance. And they may have benefited indirectly by employing people educated by public schools and purchasing from vendors who import goods through government-secured ports and shipping lanes. Many argue that the wealthy have already paid their "debt" simply by engaging in market exchange: They paid a price for the goods and services they bought from other private individuals or companies. This argument fails to recognize that all of these transactions occurred within the context of a larger economic system that must be maintained. Without that system, none of those transactions would be possible. pinterest-pin-it
Liberty Juice
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
Without community, there can be no economic exchange. And with no exchange, no wealth. Therefore, the more wealth one has earned, the more they have benefitted from the community.
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Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
Comments
Content: This argument fails to recognize that all of these transactions occurred within the context of a larger economic system that must be maintained. Without that system, none of those transactions would be possible. pinterest-pin-it
Liberty Juice
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
Without community, there can be no economic exchange. And with no exchange, no wealth. Therefore, the more wealth one has earned, the more they have benefitted from the community. They are relying more on the community and the system of exchange than a poorer person. Thus, the dollar (or euro or pound) is not just a measure of exchange—it is also a measure of reliance on and engagement with the community and the community's larger socio-economic system. Basically, the more wealth one is getting, the more one is getting out of that system. So the rich, rather than being the most independent or disconnected members of society, are actually (at least economically) the most engaged with society. The main question for policymakers is not whether the rich should pay more in taxes.
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Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
Comments
Content: They are relying more on the community and the system of exchange than a poorer person. Thus, the dollar (or euro or pound) is not just a measure of exchange—it is also a measure of reliance on and engagement with the community and the community's larger socio-economic system. Basically, the more wealth one is getting, the more one is getting out of that system. So the rich, rather than being the most independent or disconnected members of society, are actually (at least economically) the most engaged with society. The main question for policymakers is not whether the rich should pay more in taxes. The question is, what proportion of income is due to personal effort, and what proportion to other community-based factors beyond their control? That will determine the appropriate specific income tax rate. But there must certainly be a higher tax rate for higher incomes. This content reflects the personal opinions of the author. It is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and should not be substituted for impartial fact or advice in legal, political, or personal matters.
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Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
Comments
Content: The question is, what proportion of income is due to personal effort, and what proportion to other community-based factors beyond their control? That will determine the appropriate specific income tax rate. But there must certainly be a higher tax rate for higher incomes. This content reflects the personal opinions of the author. It is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and should not be substituted for impartial fact or advice in legal, political, or personal matters. Comments
secularist10 (author) from New York City on November 03, 2015: Jeramey: Thanks! Glad you like it. Jon:
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Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
Comments
Content: Zack Love on May 17, 2013: Secularist,
This article is about the rich being taxed more. Okay. But what about the 50% of people in America that aren't being taxed at all? Shouldn't there be a way that those people should pay something in taxes along with all of the people trying to do what's right? secularist10 (author) from New York City on April 27, 2013: "threat your neighbor as you would like to be treated"
Indeed, if I was down on my luck and in need of shelter, food or healthcare, I would want to be treated well. So I am willing to give money for that social good. Theft is seizing property without consent. Taxation is by definition not theft because nobody is being forced to pay money to the government.
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Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
Comments
Content: secularist10 (author) from New York City on April 27, 2013: "threat your neighbor as you would like to be treated"
Indeed, if I was down on my luck and in need of shelter, food or healthcare, I would want to be treated well. So I am willing to give money for that social good. Theft is seizing property without consent. Taxation is by definition not theft because nobody is being forced to pay money to the government. They are free to move or renounce US citizenship any time. Think about it: for a person to get rich off an economic system, and then not contribute back into it--isn't THAT the real theft? He has succeeded from the system built and maintained by others, but does not help to maintain it himself. Where is the difference with a person who wants a piece of fruit from the grocer, but is not willing to compensate the seller for his labor?
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Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
Comments
Content: They are free to move or renounce US citizenship any time. Think about it: for a person to get rich off an economic system, and then not contribute back into it--isn't THAT the real theft? He has succeeded from the system built and maintained by others, but does not help to maintain it himself. Where is the difference with a person who wants a piece of fruit from the grocer, but is not willing to compensate the seller for his labor? A progressive tax system say simply: you are welcome to work and do business here, but you must support the system that has given you that opportunity to succeed. That seems quite reasonable. JON EWALL from usa on April 25, 2013: secularist10
''This article is about philosophy and economic policy on a general level,'' think about it
'' thou shall not steal'', '' thou shall not covert thy neighbors goods'' thou shall not be envious of ones ...''
threat your neighbor as you would like to be treated,there are many more to think about as we travel on the journey of life.''
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Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
Comments
Content: A progressive tax system say simply: you are welcome to work and do business here, but you must support the system that has given you that opportunity to succeed. That seems quite reasonable. JON EWALL from usa on April 25, 2013: secularist10
''This article is about philosophy and economic policy on a general level,'' think about it
'' thou shall not steal'', '' thou shall not covert thy neighbors goods'' thou shall not be envious of ones ...''
threat your neighbor as you would like to be treated,there are many more to think about as we travel on the journey of life.'' as for me and my family we will serve the lord ''AMEN
secularist10 (author) from New York City on March 11, 2013: Some good points, Sanxuary. I don't think it's as totally bad as you indicate, but there are indeed massive inconsistencies and inefficiencies in the tax system that favor the wealthy, whether by design or not. Corporate taxes are especially unjust, because the top 1% of corporations in America make the overwhelming vast majority of all revenue and profits (it's even more skewed than for personal income), and yet they typically pay a much lower tax rate--either through the official tax rate or the combined effect of loopholes, subsidies, etc--than medium and small businesses. Sanxuary on March 10, 2013:
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Title: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Why the Rich Should Be Taxed More: Moral Argument for Progressive Taxation
Moral Justification for a Progressive Tax
Taxes on the Rich
Community, Exchange, and Wealth Creation
Comments
Content: as for me and my family we will serve the lord ''AMEN
secularist10 (author) from New York City on March 11, 2013: Some good points, Sanxuary. I don't think it's as totally bad as you indicate, but there are indeed massive inconsistencies and inefficiencies in the tax system that favor the wealthy, whether by design or not. Corporate taxes are especially unjust, because the top 1% of corporations in America make the overwhelming vast majority of all revenue and profits (it's even more skewed than for personal income), and yet they typically pay a much lower tax rate--either through the official tax rate or the combined effect of loopholes, subsidies, etc--than medium and small businesses. Sanxuary on March 10, 2013: Lets see, for the last 9 years the wealthy have paid about the same as the lowest paid people in America. The Corporate Tax is 35 percent and you have to look really hard to find a Corporation exceeding 15 percent over the last 20 years. The majority have paid less then 10 percent and some had years the Government paid them. All this tax free corporate profits, going to some wealthy person paying a low tax rate. Yet they are still so greedy that they send it to off shore bank accounts to escape taxes.
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Title: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting - Soapboxie
Headings: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
How I Became an Expert on Shoplifting and Loss Prevention
Note: Questions Only
The Shoplifter Has No Rules
The Five Rules of Loss Prevention Officers
1. The Rule of Selection
2. The Rule of Concealment
3. The Rule of Observation
4. The Rule of Exit
5. The Rule of Apprehension
Five Little-Known Facts About Loss Prevention
Shoplifting FAQs
What Happens When You're Caught Stealing From Walmart?
Can You Get Caught for Shoplifting Days After Leaving the Store?
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting on Camera?
Does LP Ever Break the Rules?
LP May Have Abused Me. What Next?
What Happens If I Make the Alarms Go Off?
I Was Accused of Shoplifting Even Though I'm Innocent. Should I Sign Anything?
On Scare Tactics
I'm a Drug Addict. Will I Get Let Off Easy?
On Burning the Shoplifter and Dealing With a Tough Economy
My Friend Stole, but I Didn't. Could I Get in Trouble?
On Stealing Expensive Things as a Teenager
On Stealing Addiction and Stealing From the Same Store
On Being Threatened With Prosecution on Witness Statements
Got Any More Questions?
© 2008 Joseph Addams
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Content: The Shoplifter Has No Rules
Think of shoplifting as a game between two sets of people: the shoplifters (of course) and the store security personnel who are sometimes referred to as "loss prevention" or simply "LP." The shoplifters have the advantage in the game for three reasons: They are unidentified until they steal. They may use any method (or a combination of methods) to get goods out of a store. The shoplifter has no rules and only one objective: Don’t get caught. The Five Rules of Loss Prevention Officers
Unlike shoplifters who have no rules, LP employees must follow five basic guidelines when it comes to apprehending shoplifting suspects. These five rules vary slightly from state-to-state and company-to-company, but they’re based on the same principle. They exist because large chains wish to avoid lawsuits and they place extra restrictions on store personnel to ensure an airtight case when stopping a shoplifter.
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Title: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting - Soapboxie
Headings: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
How I Became an Expert on Shoplifting and Loss Prevention
Note: Questions Only
The Shoplifter Has No Rules
The Five Rules of Loss Prevention Officers
1. The Rule of Selection
2. The Rule of Concealment
3. The Rule of Observation
4. The Rule of Exit
5. The Rule of Apprehension
Five Little-Known Facts About Loss Prevention
Shoplifting FAQs
What Happens When You're Caught Stealing From Walmart?
Can You Get Caught for Shoplifting Days After Leaving the Store?
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting on Camera?
Does LP Ever Break the Rules?
LP May Have Abused Me. What Next?
What Happens If I Make the Alarms Go Off?
I Was Accused of Shoplifting Even Though I'm Innocent. Should I Sign Anything?
On Scare Tactics
I'm a Drug Addict. Will I Get Let Off Easy?
On Burning the Shoplifter and Dealing With a Tough Economy
My Friend Stole, but I Didn't. Could I Get in Trouble?
On Stealing Expensive Things as a Teenager
On Stealing Addiction and Stealing From the Same Store
On Being Threatened With Prosecution on Witness Statements
Got Any More Questions?
© 2008 Joseph Addams
Comments
Content: The shoplifter has no rules and only one objective: Don’t get caught. The Five Rules of Loss Prevention Officers
Unlike shoplifters who have no rules, LP employees must follow five basic guidelines when it comes to apprehending shoplifting suspects. These five rules vary slightly from state-to-state and company-to-company, but they’re based on the same principle. They exist because large chains wish to avoid lawsuits and they place extra restrictions on store personnel to ensure an airtight case when stopping a shoplifter. 1. The Rule of Selection
The LP officer must see a shoplifter select merchandise to ensure that the merchandise belongs to the store. Why: Suppose a woman purchased a sweater at another store a few minutes before coming into your store to look for a matching pair of pants. The LP officer happens to observe this woman holding up the sweater (with tags clearly visible) against several pairs of pants in your store.
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Title: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting - Soapboxie
Headings: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
How I Became an Expert on Shoplifting and Loss Prevention
Note: Questions Only
The Shoplifter Has No Rules
The Five Rules of Loss Prevention Officers
1. The Rule of Selection
2. The Rule of Concealment
3. The Rule of Observation
4. The Rule of Exit
5. The Rule of Apprehension
Five Little-Known Facts About Loss Prevention
Shoplifting FAQs
What Happens When You're Caught Stealing From Walmart?
Can You Get Caught for Shoplifting Days After Leaving the Store?
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting on Camera?
Does LP Ever Break the Rules?
LP May Have Abused Me. What Next?
What Happens If I Make the Alarms Go Off?
I Was Accused of Shoplifting Even Though I'm Innocent. Should I Sign Anything?
On Scare Tactics
I'm a Drug Addict. Will I Get Let Off Easy?
On Burning the Shoplifter and Dealing With a Tough Economy
My Friend Stole, but I Didn't. Could I Get in Trouble?
On Stealing Expensive Things as a Teenager
On Stealing Addiction and Stealing From the Same Store
On Being Threatened With Prosecution on Witness Statements
Got Any More Questions?
© 2008 Joseph Addams
Comments
Content: An LP officer simply cannot see an item concealed and then go outside and wait for the subject. Why: Shoplifters are skittish, nervous types and they often drop merchandise they've concealed. If a Loss Prevention officer stops a suspected shoplifter and they have no merchandise on them, the store cannot make a case against them, and the shoplifter may sue for wrongful detainment. This is the most crucial rule for store employees and also where the most mistakes happen. No matter how good your store's camera system is, there is virtually no such thing as 100% continuous observation. 4. The Rule of Exit
Exiting the store with merchandise proves to the police and the courts that the shoplifter had no intention of paying for it. Why: If a security officer were to stop a suspected shoplifter before they reached the cash register, the suspect could claim they were going to go to the register and pay for it.
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Title: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting - Soapboxie
Headings: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
How I Became an Expert on Shoplifting and Loss Prevention
Note: Questions Only
The Shoplifter Has No Rules
The Five Rules of Loss Prevention Officers
1. The Rule of Selection
2. The Rule of Concealment
3. The Rule of Observation
4. The Rule of Exit
5. The Rule of Apprehension
Five Little-Known Facts About Loss Prevention
Shoplifting FAQs
What Happens When You're Caught Stealing From Walmart?
Can You Get Caught for Shoplifting Days After Leaving the Store?
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting on Camera?
Does LP Ever Break the Rules?
LP May Have Abused Me. What Next?
What Happens If I Make the Alarms Go Off?
I Was Accused of Shoplifting Even Though I'm Innocent. Should I Sign Anything?
On Scare Tactics
I'm a Drug Addict. Will I Get Let Off Easy?
On Burning the Shoplifter and Dealing With a Tough Economy
My Friend Stole, but I Didn't. Could I Get in Trouble?
On Stealing Expensive Things as a Teenager
On Stealing Addiction and Stealing From the Same Store
On Being Threatened With Prosecution on Witness Statements
Got Any More Questions?
© 2008 Joseph Addams
Comments
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A shoplifter trying to conceal an item. Five Little-Known Facts About Loss Prevention
If I didn't see it, it didn't happen. There were many times throughout my Loss Prevention career when a store employee would call my office or see me on the sales floor and say, "I just saw someone steal, you'd better go catch him." This cannot be done. Why? In most large chains, the store detective is the only person allowed to make an apprehension (although this is not always the way an apprehension gets played out) and the store detective MUST either see the theft occur, or wait for the suspect to take something else. If the store detective does not see the person steal, the subject MUST be allowed to leave the store freely. If you steal in the restroom, I am supposed to let you go. If you conceal your item inside the restroom or a stall in the fitting/dressing room, by store policy, you should be able to walk out of the store without fear of being stopped by Loss Prevention. Why?
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Title: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting - Soapboxie
Headings: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
How I Became an Expert on Shoplifting and Loss Prevention
Note: Questions Only
The Shoplifter Has No Rules
The Five Rules of Loss Prevention Officers
1. The Rule of Selection
2. The Rule of Concealment
3. The Rule of Observation
4. The Rule of Exit
5. The Rule of Apprehension
Five Little-Known Facts About Loss Prevention
Shoplifting FAQs
What Happens When You're Caught Stealing From Walmart?
Can You Get Caught for Shoplifting Days After Leaving the Store?
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting on Camera?
Does LP Ever Break the Rules?
LP May Have Abused Me. What Next?
What Happens If I Make the Alarms Go Off?
I Was Accused of Shoplifting Even Though I'm Innocent. Should I Sign Anything?
On Scare Tactics
I'm a Drug Addict. Will I Get Let Off Easy?
On Burning the Shoplifter and Dealing With a Tough Economy
My Friend Stole, but I Didn't. Could I Get in Trouble?
On Stealing Expensive Things as a Teenager
On Stealing Addiction and Stealing From the Same Store
On Being Threatened With Prosecution on Witness Statements
Got Any More Questions?
© 2008 Joseph Addams
Comments
Content: In most large chains, the store detective is the only person allowed to make an apprehension (although this is not always the way an apprehension gets played out) and the store detective MUST either see the theft occur, or wait for the suspect to take something else. If the store detective does not see the person steal, the subject MUST be allowed to leave the store freely. If you steal in the restroom, I am supposed to let you go. If you conceal your item inside the restroom or a stall in the fitting/dressing room, by store policy, you should be able to walk out of the store without fear of being stopped by Loss Prevention. Why? Because LP didn't see concealment of the item. They may guess you have the item on your person, but there is no proof. If a person takes an item into the restrooms and leaves without it, the store detective will do a scan of the stalls and waste baskets to check for tags or empty packages. Even if the detective finds evidence of a theft, he/she MUST not act on it. Remember, if they didn't see it, it didn't happen.
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Title: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting - Soapboxie
Headings: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
How I Became an Expert on Shoplifting and Loss Prevention
Note: Questions Only
The Shoplifter Has No Rules
The Five Rules of Loss Prevention Officers
1. The Rule of Selection
2. The Rule of Concealment
3. The Rule of Observation
4. The Rule of Exit
5. The Rule of Apprehension
Five Little-Known Facts About Loss Prevention
Shoplifting FAQs
What Happens When You're Caught Stealing From Walmart?
Can You Get Caught for Shoplifting Days After Leaving the Store?
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting on Camera?
Does LP Ever Break the Rules?
LP May Have Abused Me. What Next?
What Happens If I Make the Alarms Go Off?
I Was Accused of Shoplifting Even Though I'm Innocent. Should I Sign Anything?
On Scare Tactics
I'm a Drug Addict. Will I Get Let Off Easy?
On Burning the Shoplifter and Dealing With a Tough Economy
My Friend Stole, but I Didn't. Could I Get in Trouble?
On Stealing Expensive Things as a Teenager
On Stealing Addiction and Stealing From the Same Store
On Being Threatened With Prosecution on Witness Statements
Got Any More Questions?
© 2008 Joseph Addams
Comments
Content: If the shoplifter refuses to come back inside the store with the store detective or chooses to run, the shoplifter will be allowed to leave. Why? Liability. In the old days, a store detective would physically take hold of and cuff a suspected shoplifter or give chase through parking lots and back yards in an attempt to capture the shoplifter. In most stores, this is no longer the case. Stores are concerned that shoplifters or innocent customers could be hurt in a brawl and sue them. That's not something that shareholders need affecting their investments. Ask anyone at Home Depot or Albertson's what happens when you chase after a subject who has stolen from the store. You lose your job. No exceptions.
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Title: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting - Soapboxie
Headings: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
How I Became an Expert on Shoplifting and Loss Prevention
Note: Questions Only
The Shoplifter Has No Rules
The Five Rules of Loss Prevention Officers
1. The Rule of Selection
2. The Rule of Concealment
3. The Rule of Observation
4. The Rule of Exit
5. The Rule of Apprehension
Five Little-Known Facts About Loss Prevention
Shoplifting FAQs
What Happens When You're Caught Stealing From Walmart?
Can You Get Caught for Shoplifting Days After Leaving the Store?
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting on Camera?
Does LP Ever Break the Rules?
LP May Have Abused Me. What Next?
What Happens If I Make the Alarms Go Off?
I Was Accused of Shoplifting Even Though I'm Innocent. Should I Sign Anything?
On Scare Tactics
I'm a Drug Addict. Will I Get Let Off Easy?
On Burning the Shoplifter and Dealing With a Tough Economy
My Friend Stole, but I Didn't. Could I Get in Trouble?
On Stealing Expensive Things as a Teenager
On Stealing Addiction and Stealing From the Same Store
On Being Threatened With Prosecution on Witness Statements
Got Any More Questions?
© 2008 Joseph Addams
Comments
Content: Stores are concerned that shoplifters or innocent customers could be hurt in a brawl and sue them. That's not something that shareholders need affecting their investments. Ask anyone at Home Depot or Albertson's what happens when you chase after a subject who has stolen from the store. You lose your job. No exceptions. Now this doesn't mean that the shoplifter is home free. The store detective should note how the shoplifter gets away, their car description, license plate, the direction they drive, etc., and immediately call the police. If you are under 5 or over 70 years of age, LP is not supposed to stop you. This is a rule for many chain stores.
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Title: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting - Soapboxie
Headings: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
5 Things You Didn't Know About Shoplifting
How I Became an Expert on Shoplifting and Loss Prevention
Note: Questions Only
The Shoplifter Has No Rules
The Five Rules of Loss Prevention Officers
1. The Rule of Selection
2. The Rule of Concealment
3. The Rule of Observation
4. The Rule of Exit
5. The Rule of Apprehension
Five Little-Known Facts About Loss Prevention
Shoplifting FAQs
What Happens When You're Caught Stealing From Walmart?
Can You Get Caught for Shoplifting Days After Leaving the Store?
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting on Camera?
Does LP Ever Break the Rules?
LP May Have Abused Me. What Next?
What Happens If I Make the Alarms Go Off?
I Was Accused of Shoplifting Even Though I'm Innocent. Should I Sign Anything?
On Scare Tactics
I'm a Drug Addict. Will I Get Let Off Easy?
On Burning the Shoplifter and Dealing With a Tough Economy
My Friend Stole, but I Didn't. Could I Get in Trouble?
On Stealing Expensive Things as a Teenager
On Stealing Addiction and Stealing From the Same Store
On Being Threatened With Prosecution on Witness Statements
Got Any More Questions?
© 2008 Joseph Addams
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Content: Shoplifting FAQs
I’ve answered a ton of shoplifting questions from this article's comments section. Here are some of the most frequently asked ones that might help you out. What Happens When You're Caught Stealing From Walmart? Q: How does Walmart prevent shoplifting? Does Walmart's approach to loss prevention differ from other major stores? What happens to Walmart shoplifters? A: Walmart is well-known for having a strict policy against shoplifters. In the last few years Walmart has r
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Title: U.S. Prison Security Levels: From Minimum to Maximum - Soapboxie
Headings: U.S. Prison Security Levels: From Minimum to Maximum
U.S. Prison Security Levels: From Minimum to Maximum
Jail vs. Prison
Minimum Security
Low Security
Medium Security
High Security
Correctional Complexes
Administrative Buildings
Examples of Administrative Facilities
Satellite Camps and Low Security
Satellite Camps
Satellite Low Security
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Content: Compared to minimum security facilities, low security prisons have a higher staff-to-inmate ratio. Low security prisons also offer strong work and program components to keep inmates occupied and productive. Many of the inmates in low-security facilities are either first-time, low-risk criminals or those who have shown good behavior in the system and have earned the right to be in an environment that provides more freedom. Inmates can, in fact, earn their way to a low-security facility from a maximum-security building for good behavior. Medium Security
Inmates who end up at medium-security prisons are typically housed in cell-type housing. Their facilities are within double fences with electronic detection systems in place. A variety of work and treatment programs are available to these inmates as well if they comply and make efforts to improve their behavior. Prison guards have more internal controls in medium-security facilities. Prisoners at this level are viewed as escape risks and are potentially dangerous to other inmates and staff. There is usually constant and direct supervision of all inmates.
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Title: U.S. Prison Security Levels: From Minimum to Maximum - Soapboxie
Headings: U.S. Prison Security Levels: From Minimum to Maximum
U.S. Prison Security Levels: From Minimum to Maximum
Jail vs. Prison
Minimum Security
Low Security
Medium Security
High Security
Correctional Complexes
Administrative Buildings
Examples of Administrative Facilities
Satellite Camps and Low Security
Satellite Camps
Satellite Low Security
Sources
Comments
Content: Their facilities are within double fences with electronic detection systems in place. A variety of work and treatment programs are available to these inmates as well if they comply and make efforts to improve their behavior. Prison guards have more internal controls in medium-security facilities. Prisoners at this level are viewed as escape risks and are potentially dangerous to other inmates and staff. There is usually constant and direct supervision of all inmates. High Security
High-security facilities are often referred to as United States Penitentiaries. These prisons are usually behind heavy-duty perimeters, including walls and reinforced fences. U.S. Penitentiaries house their inmates in single- or multiple-cell housing with the highest staff-to-inmate ratios. There are cameras situated throughout the buildings for close monitoring of inmate actions. Inmates secured in high-security facilities cannot often be trusted to work out in the field in any community programs.
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Title: Shoplifting: What Happens if You Get Caught by Security Guards? - Soapboxie
Headings: Shoplifting: What Happens if You Get Caught by Security Guards?
Shoplifting: What Happens if You Get Caught by Security Guards?
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting?
They Might Put You on File
You Might Be Banned From the Store
They May Call the Police
Stores Have Measures to Prevent Shoplifting
© 2016 Alessio Ganci
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Content: The security guard, after having registered your theft, might take you to an office and ask you for your ID. Your name will be added to a record so that they can recognize you the next time you try to steal something from that store. Many security guards tend to warn you the first time, add your name to the record, and will only call law enforcement if the person tries to shoplift again. Obviously, this does not mean you should steal something thinking "I just won't steal from this store again, no problem." Other security guards may decide to call law enforcement the first time. You Might Be Banned From the Store
It is not unusual the managers of a store decide on a specific punishment, especially as an alternative to calling the police (but sometimes it is in addition to doing so). After having written your name on the record, the security may warn you not to enter the store again in the future: you are forever banned from going in that place, even if you want to buy something. A store is considered private property, so while they cannot legally ban someone because of their race or sexuality, they can do so against a known shoplifter. They May Call the Police
Store staff might call the police after all the other two options have been exhausted or even right away.
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Title: Shoplifting: What Happens if You Get Caught by Security Guards? - Soapboxie
Headings: Shoplifting: What Happens if You Get Caught by Security Guards?
Shoplifting: What Happens if You Get Caught by Security Guards?
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting?
They Might Put You on File
You Might Be Banned From the Store
They May Call the Police
Stores Have Measures to Prevent Shoplifting
© 2016 Alessio Ganci
Comments
Content: You Might Be Banned From the Store
It is not unusual the managers of a store decide on a specific punishment, especially as an alternative to calling the police (but sometimes it is in addition to doing so). After having written your name on the record, the security may warn you not to enter the store again in the future: you are forever banned from going in that place, even if you want to buy something. A store is considered private property, so while they cannot legally ban someone because of their race or sexuality, they can do so against a known shoplifter. They May Call the Police
Store staff might call the police after all the other two options have been exhausted or even right away. If they do it, you might get in trouble and be issued a fine or a ticket, which might be recorded on your permanent record. If you are issued a ticket, you will likely have to appear in court to plead guilt or not guilty, and it might be worth hiring a lawyer to represent you. This is the worst situation you could be in if you shoplift. Stores Have Measures to Prevent Shoplifting
Various security measures taken by shops to prevent shoplifting, like hiring security staff and installing cameras. Some big shopping malls and small shops even prohibit you from taking photos inside so that you cannot study the place and plan a future theft.
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Title: Shoplifting: What Happens if You Get Caught by Security Guards? - Soapboxie
Headings: Shoplifting: What Happens if You Get Caught by Security Guards?
Shoplifting: What Happens if You Get Caught by Security Guards?
What Happens If You Get Caught Shoplifting?
They Might Put You on File
You Might Be Banned From the Store
They May Call the Police
Stores Have Measures to Prevent Shoplifting
© 2016 Alessio Ganci
Comments
Content: If they do it, you might get in trouble and be issued a fine or a ticket, which might be recorded on your permanent record. If you are issued a ticket, you will likely have to appear in court to plead guilt or not guilty, and it might be worth hiring a lawyer to represent you. This is the worst situation you could be in if you shoplift. Stores Have Measures to Prevent Shoplifting
Various security measures taken by shops to prevent shoplifting, like hiring security staff and installing cameras. Some big shopping malls and small shops even prohibit you from taking photos inside so that you cannot study the place and plan a future theft. in the future. In addition, they place annoying anti-theft devices on items we want to purchase and we cannot enter the changing room with more than a certain number of items. Oftem times, customers are followed every second they move around the shop. As you can see, shoplifting may lead to unintended serious consequences. Though you may consider it a stunt, store owners often treat it as a real crime.
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Title: A Brief Look at the Three Waves of Feminism - Soapboxie
Headings: A Brief Look at the Three Waves of Feminism
A Brief Look at the Three Waves of Feminism
What Is Feminism?
The Three Waves of Feminism
First-Wave Feminism
Second-Wave Feminism
Third-Wave Feminism
Feminist In Training - Women's March Washington D.C. January 21, 2017 by Anthony Quintano
The Future of Feminism: The Fourth Wave
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© 2017 Jennifer Wilber
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Content: Society leaders securing signatures to petitions to be presented to the constitutional convention - scene at Sherry's. May 3rd, 1894
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Second-Wave Feminism
Second-wave feminism began right after World War II and focused mainly on sexuality, the workplace, and reproductive rights. Many women involved with this movement were already involved in other civil rights movements but felt that their voices weren’t being heard because of their gender and felt gender equality issues needed to be addressed before any real progress could be made. The feminist movement of this era was widely criticized for focusing primarily on the problems of middle-class white women and ignoring concerns of other marginalized groups, though many women involved in feminist causes were also involved in other civil rights movements (Dorey-Stein, 2015). pinterest-pin-it
Swedish feminist, 29 August 2013 by Lenagerner
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Third-Wave Feminism
Third-wave feminism began with women who were born with the privileges that first and second-wave feminists fought for. Third-wave feminists continue fighting for equality for women. Primary issues that third-wave feminists are concerned with include closing the pay gap between male and female workers, reproductive rights, and ending violence against women in the United States and abroad (Dorey-Stein, 2015). pinterest-pin-it
Feminist In Training - Women's March Washington D.C. January 21, 2017 by Anthony Quintano
Wikimedia Commons
The Future of Feminism: The Fourth Wave
While feminism throughout history has gone a long way in the fight for equality, we still have a long way to go. The pay gap between men and women still needs to be addressed, as does fighting to make sure women continue to have access to necessary health care services.
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Title: A Brief Look at the Three Waves of Feminism - Soapboxie
Headings: A Brief Look at the Three Waves of Feminism
A Brief Look at the Three Waves of Feminism
What Is Feminism?
The Three Waves of Feminism
First-Wave Feminism
Second-Wave Feminism
Third-Wave Feminism
Feminist In Training - Women's March Washington D.C. January 21, 2017 by Anthony Quintano
The Future of Feminism: The Fourth Wave
Sources
© 2017 Jennifer Wilber
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Content: Nice article. "Feminism needs to focus on dialogue between men and women, since many men today misunderstand feminism as being an “anti-men” - I wonder why that would be? hmmm
The truth is every movement has some "loud mouths" who espouse things that go beyond the pale of their goal. Back in the 1970s author Marilyn French said: "All men are rapists"
Catherine MacKinnon was quoted as saying in the 1980s: "All sex, even consensual sex between a married couple, is an act of violence perpetrated against a woman." Believe it or not some women enjoy having a "battle of the sexes" and they despise (other women) who are "pro-life", lack desire to join the corporate world, or would rather have men treat them as though they were "special" rather than "equal". The biggest challenge to feminism has been the divide between progressive and traditionalist women. Some traditionalist women believe they are being put down by their progressive counterparts. They feel the need to tell the world: "
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Title: Euthanasia Pros and Cons: Should People Have the Right to Die? - Soapboxie
Headings: Euthanasia Pros and Cons: Should People Have the Right to Die?
Euthanasia Pros and Cons: Should People Have the Right to Die?
Pros of Euthanasia
Cons of Euthanasia
Questions & Answers
© 2011 Paul Goodman
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Content: Public domain photo via Pixabay
The right to die debate is an emotive and contentious one. The arguments are usually focused around the ethics and legalities of allowing people who are terminally ill to request and receive assisted dying. Often the biggest problems exist around who should decide if the euthanasia should be carried out, especially if the person in question is not in a fit state to make their own decision for reasons of illness or injury. Euthanasia, or ‘Mercy killing’ as it is sometimes also known as, is legal or partially legal in some countries, such as Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands. In practice, however, even in the countries where it is illegal, the law is often not enforced. Euthanasia didn’t become a major issue until the 20th Century when advances in medicine meant that doctors were able to keep hospital patients alive for very long periods of time, even when they had lost many of their basic bodily functions through sickness or injury. Physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia have been profound ethical issues confronting doctors since the birth of Western medicine, more than 2,000 years ago. — Ezekiel Emanuel
There are essentially two forms that euthanasia can take: ‘ Active’ and ‘Passive’. Active euthanasia is where somebody is effectively killed—they may, for instance, be given an overdose of morphine.
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Title: Euthanasia Pros and Cons: Should People Have the Right to Die? - Soapboxie
Headings: Euthanasia Pros and Cons: Should People Have the Right to Die?
Euthanasia Pros and Cons: Should People Have the Right to Die?
Pros of Euthanasia
Cons of Euthanasia
Questions & Answers
© 2011 Paul Goodman
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Content: Euthanasia didn’t become a major issue until the 20th Century when advances in medicine meant that doctors were able to keep hospital patients alive for very long periods of time, even when they had lost many of their basic bodily functions through sickness or injury. Physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia have been profound ethical issues confronting doctors since the birth of Western medicine, more than 2,000 years ago. — Ezekiel Emanuel
There are essentially two forms that euthanasia can take: ‘ Active’ and ‘Passive’. Active euthanasia is where somebody is effectively killed—they may, for instance, be given an overdose of morphine. Passive euthanasia is where a person dies because the medicine or treatment that is keeping them alive is withdrawn or stopped. Religious attitudes towards the question of should people have the right to die vary. Islam and the Roman Catholic church are very much opposed, whereas protestants and people who follow the Japanese Shinto religion tend to be more sympathetic to the idea of mercy killing. The Dalai Lama has stated that although Buddhism generally considers euthanasia to be wrong, there are exceptional cases and that these matters should be considered on a case by case basis. Below are the main for and against arguments that people use in the right-to-die debate.
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Title: Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture - Soapboxie
Headings: Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture
Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture
The Importance of Studying Females in Gangs
Photo of Female Gang Members
Female Gang Involvement
Women in Male Gangs Have More Minor Roles
Reasons For Joining A Gang
Some Statistics
Females and Violence
The Victimization of Gang Members
Conclusion
Poll
For More Reading On Female Gangs
Bibliography
Questions & Answers
© 2015 Casey White
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Content: Even though there are fewer female gang members in comparison to males, there is a high percentage of incarcerated female belonging to gangs, and arrest rates for young women has increased at a much faster pace than for males not affiliated with gangs for charges involving violence (Vigil, 2003). pinterest-pin-it
Females in independent gangs deal with violent situations, usually in association with selling drugs, with girls in other gangs, and boyfriends. Female gang members involved in the selling of drugs implement precautionary measures to avoid violence by traveling in large numbers, by avoiding streets in the late evening when males dominate the streets, by selling indoors and through car windows, and by carrying weapons (Hunt & Laidler, 1997). It's been found that female gangs competed with other female gangs over men and turf. Some of the highest rates of conflict between female gang members deal with females fighting over territory, both geographical and in the form of boyfriends or husbands. Female gang members also suffer from conflict within their relationships with males with significant levels of violence occurring within romantic relationships. Female gang members tend to end up in and out of abusive relationships and most females describe boyfriends as possessive, controlling, and violent. This is a contrast to female relationships with other female group members who rarely fight with one another due to group reliance and dependence on one another. Female gang members usually take care of one another when in relationships with abusive males and defend other females during male acts of violence on members (Hunt & Laidler, 1997). The Victimization of Gang Members
Female gang members affiliated with male gangs are also at risk of being victims of violent acts by males in rival gangs.
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Title: Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture - Soapboxie
Headings: Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture
Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture
The Importance of Studying Females in Gangs
Photo of Female Gang Members
Female Gang Involvement
Women in Male Gangs Have More Minor Roles
Reasons For Joining A Gang
Some Statistics
Females and Violence
The Victimization of Gang Members
Conclusion
Poll
For More Reading On Female Gangs
Bibliography
Questions & Answers
© 2015 Casey White
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Content: Female gang members also suffer from conflict within their relationships with males with significant levels of violence occurring within romantic relationships. Female gang members tend to end up in and out of abusive relationships and most females describe boyfriends as possessive, controlling, and violent. This is a contrast to female relationships with other female group members who rarely fight with one another due to group reliance and dependence on one another. Female gang members usually take care of one another when in relationships with abusive males and defend other females during male acts of violence on members (Hunt & Laidler, 1997). The Victimization of Gang Members
Female gang members affiliated with male gangs are also at risk of being victims of violent acts by males in rival gangs. Male members of rival gangs may kidnap, beat, and physically assault female members of their enemies gang. For example, in Los Angeles, female members of the Crips and the Bloods are often caught in the crossfire of group rivalries and it is not uncommon for females to be victims of physical acts of violence by males from rival groups (Schalet, Hunt, & Joe-Laidler, 2003). In studies that have examined victimization in relation to gender differences in gang membership, it has been found that the risk of victimization is not significantly different for male and female gang members. In comparison to males, female gang members do not have higher risks for dating violence or sexual assault. Studies have not determined if gang membership causes victimization but only focus on the association of gang members who have experienced violent victimization (victimization could have occurred before joining a gang or during membership).
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Title: Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture - Soapboxie
Headings: Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture
Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture
The Importance of Studying Females in Gangs
Photo of Female Gang Members
Female Gang Involvement
Women in Male Gangs Have More Minor Roles
Reasons For Joining A Gang
Some Statistics
Females and Violence
The Victimization of Gang Members
Conclusion
Poll
For More Reading On Female Gangs
Bibliography
Questions & Answers
© 2015 Casey White
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Content: Male members of rival gangs may kidnap, beat, and physically assault female members of their enemies gang. For example, in Los Angeles, female members of the Crips and the Bloods are often caught in the crossfire of group rivalries and it is not uncommon for females to be victims of physical acts of violence by males from rival groups (Schalet, Hunt, & Joe-Laidler, 2003). In studies that have examined victimization in relation to gender differences in gang membership, it has been found that the risk of victimization is not significantly different for male and female gang members. In comparison to males, female gang members do not have higher risks for dating violence or sexual assault. Studies have not determined if gang membership causes victimization but only focus on the association of gang members who have experienced violent victimization (victimization could have occurred before joining a gang or during membership). Males may be victims of violence more often due to stronger gang attachments. It is also thought that growing up into a healthy adult is correlated to the avoiding negative health related experiences. These include avoiding situations that may result in physical assault and dating violence. Becoming involved in gangs is correlated to experiences of victimization with both males and females being influenced by such life events (Schalet, Hunt, & Joe-Laidler, 2003). Conclusion
Even though feminist scholars have uncovered significant differences between males and females, there are still many areas of female gang dynamics that have yet to be researched.
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Title: Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture - Soapboxie
Headings: Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture
Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture
The Importance of Studying Females in Gangs
Photo of Female Gang Members
Female Gang Involvement
Women in Male Gangs Have More Minor Roles
Reasons For Joining A Gang
Some Statistics
Females and Violence
The Victimization of Gang Members
Conclusion
Poll
For More Reading On Female Gangs
Bibliography
Questions & Answers
© 2015 Casey White
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Content: Males may be victims of violence more often due to stronger gang attachments. It is also thought that growing up into a healthy adult is correlated to the avoiding negative health related experiences. These include avoiding situations that may result in physical assault and dating violence. Becoming involved in gangs is correlated to experiences of victimization with both males and females being influenced by such life events (Schalet, Hunt, & Joe-Laidler, 2003). Conclusion
Even though feminist scholars have uncovered significant differences between males and females, there are still many areas of female gang dynamics that have yet to be researched. Overall, male and female gangs have many similarities but are in numerous ways extremely different. Females behave, join, and construct gangs in different ways than males and often have different reasons for joining gangs and different social behaviors within those gangs. It is because of these differences that researchers are calling for more research on this topic because there has been limited focus on females within the gang world. Poll
For More Reading On Female Gangs
Bibliography
Hunt, G., & Laidler, K. A. (1997). Violence and Social Organization in Female Gangs.
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Title: 20 Reasons Not to Use Social Media - Soapboxie
Headings: 20 Reasons Not to Use Social Media
20 Reasons Not to Use Social Media
Why You Should Not Use Social Media
20 Negatives of Using Social Media
1. Scams and Deception
2. Privacy Issues
3. Over-Promotion and Spam
4. Incorrect Information
5. Echo Chamber
6. Information Overload
7. Time-Waster
8. Bullying, Stalking, and Harrassment
9. Terrorism and Hate Groups
10. Social Disconnect and Depression
11. Low Self-Esteem
12. Superficial Friends
13. Unwelcome Friend Requests
14. Data Safety
15. Political Manipulation
16. Cheating Tool
17. Copyright Issues
18. Permanent Problems
19. Sexual Issues
20. Disproportionate Power
Questions & Answers
© 2017 Paul Goodman
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Content: Other users can also create spam, which is increasingly automatically generated and posted via "bots." Individuals or businesses constantly attempt to befriend users purely for pushing products and services. 4. Incorrect Information
The phenomenon of "fake news" has become a major issue in recent times, with much of the "factual" information on social media turning out to be incorrect or misleading. Sometimes it is just badly sourced, but there can be more sinister intentions at work. Rather than increasing human knowledge, social media has boosted the number of bogus facts that people believe. 5. Echo Chamber
Social media sites can operate like " echo chambers ," reinforcing currently held prejudices or opinions and not presenting the user with ideas which may challenge or disagree with their world view. Algorithms analyze users and give them posts that fit with their current views. Users share posts with like-minded people.
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Title: 20 Reasons Not to Use Social Media - Soapboxie
Headings: 20 Reasons Not to Use Social Media
20 Reasons Not to Use Social Media
Why You Should Not Use Social Media
20 Negatives of Using Social Media
1. Scams and Deception
2. Privacy Issues
3. Over-Promotion and Spam
4. Incorrect Information
5. Echo Chamber
6. Information Overload
7. Time-Waster
8. Bullying, Stalking, and Harrassment
9. Terrorism and Hate Groups
10. Social Disconnect and Depression
11. Low Self-Esteem
12. Superficial Friends
13. Unwelcome Friend Requests
14. Data Safety
15. Political Manipulation
16. Cheating Tool
17. Copyright Issues
18. Permanent Problems
19. Sexual Issues
20. Disproportionate Power
Questions & Answers
© 2017 Paul Goodman
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Content: Rather than increasing human knowledge, social media has boosted the number of bogus facts that people believe. 5. Echo Chamber
Social media sites can operate like " echo chambers ," reinforcing currently held prejudices or opinions and not presenting the user with ideas which may challenge or disagree with their world view. Algorithms analyze users and give them posts that fit with their current views. Users share posts with like-minded people. Rather than bringing people together, social media has a tendency to increase social divisions, rather than heal them. 6. Information Overload
There is a sense of "information for information's sake." The user is exposed to vast amounts of data and news, but there is very little depth or learning generated. People are overwhelmed by information, and gains are minimal.
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Title: Some Reasons People Become Homeless - Soapboxie
Headings: Some Reasons People Become Homeless
Some Reasons People Become Homeless
What Causes Homelessness? Maybe It Isn't What You Think.
Lack of a Living Wage: Inadequate Wages Cause Homelessness
Parental Ideology
Physical Illness or Injury
Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Abuse
Developmental Disorders and Mental Illness
Is Homelessness a Choice?
A Note on Substance Abuse
Have You Ever Been Homeless?
There Are Many Causes
Questions & Answers
© 2009 Kylyssa Shay
Share Your Thoughts on the Reasons People Lose Their Homes - Why Do People Become Homeless?
Content: Physical Illness or Injury
Injury or illness can result in job loss and debt or inability to work. Some people are on the streets due to injury or illness. Many of them had jobs and insurance but through the course of their medical problems, both were lost. Many people don't realize that even "good" medical insurance is not a guarantee of medical care. They are then devastated to find out that their insurance will not cover their medical expenses or treatment. They are also shocked when they lose their health insurance due to illness or injury. Hospitalization quickly consumes savings and too many absences from work due to injury or illness will result in the loss of a job. Once a person has a significant gap in his or her employment history and a bad credit score due to unpaid bills, it becomes much more difficult for him or her to get a job even when completely recovered. People in all stages of recovery from illness or injury lose their homes. Some never get well due to lack of treatment and are too ill to hold down a job.
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Title: Some Reasons People Become Homeless - Soapboxie
Headings: Some Reasons People Become Homeless
Some Reasons People Become Homeless
What Causes Homelessness? Maybe It Isn't What You Think.
Lack of a Living Wage: Inadequate Wages Cause Homelessness
Parental Ideology
Physical Illness or Injury
Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Abuse
Developmental Disorders and Mental Illness
Is Homelessness a Choice?
A Note on Substance Abuse
Have You Ever Been Homeless?
There Are Many Causes
Questions & Answers
© 2009 Kylyssa Shay
Share Your Thoughts on the Reasons People Lose Their Homes - Why Do People Become Homeless?
Content: They are also shocked when they lose their health insurance due to illness or injury. Hospitalization quickly consumes savings and too many absences from work due to injury or illness will result in the loss of a job. Once a person has a significant gap in his or her employment history and a bad credit score due to unpaid bills, it becomes much more difficult for him or her to get a job even when completely recovered. People in all stages of recovery from illness or injury lose their homes. Some never get well due to lack of treatment and are too ill to hold down a job. Others get well but get pulled down by their medical debt and illness or injury related job loss. And increasingly, medical bankruptcy can result in homelessness. While many people in situations like these have strong friend and family support structures, many do not. They are the ones who fall through the cracks and find themselves living on the street due to illness, injury, or the resultant medical bills. It is my sincere hope that this reason for homelessness may disappear through effective health care reform.
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https://soapboxie.com/social-issues/Reasons_for_Homelessness
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Title: Why the Education System Has Failed to Succeed - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Education System Has Failed to Succeed
Why the Education System Has Failed to Succeed
What Has Caused the Failure of the Education System?
Private Schools Don’t Guarantee a Better Education
To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool: That Is the Question
My College Experience and the Disillusionment That Followed
Comments
Content: Despite the fact that it’s been a few hundred years since the public education model was put in place, it has changed very little. After all the advancements that have been made in science and technology, why hasn’t there been more advancement in the public educational system? The answer to that question is debatable and complex, but there are certain contributing factors that can’t be denied. Although there are alternatives to public education such as private or alternative schools, only parents with lots of money to spare can afford to send their children to those types of institutions—and if they can afford it, sometimes it ends up being a waste of money. pinterest-pin-it
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Private Schools Don’t Guarantee a Better Education
A study conducted by the Center on Education Policy (CEP) that was published in 2007 indicated that there is not much of an achievement gap amongst students in public high schools vs. students attending private high schools. When conducting the study, they took into account several factors, including family background and socioeconomic status. Students from low-income, urban areas performed as well as students from private schools when they had parents that were involved in their education. In fact, the only cases that students in private schools outperformed their public school counterparts were in regards to SAT scores. However, there is one of two reasons why that is: either private schools are better at teaching test-taking skills, or the students that are admitted into private schools have higher IQs.
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https://soapboxie.com/social-issues/Why-The-Public-Education-System-Has-Failed-to-Succeed
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Title: Why the Education System Has Failed to Succeed - Soapboxie
Headings: Why the Education System Has Failed to Succeed
Why the Education System Has Failed to Succeed
What Has Caused the Failure of the Education System?
Private Schools Don’t Guarantee a Better Education
To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool: That Is the Question
My College Experience and the Disillusionment That Followed
Comments
Content: Additionally, public school students were generally just as likely to continue on to college as private school students were. Also, a student's motivation and ones that performed well before high school kept performing well later on. The study found, more than anything else, that parental involvement (such as having high educational expectations, discussing schoolwork, being involved in the school, etc.) has much more to do with students’ academic achievements than the type of school they attend. More simply put: More money does not equal better education. Better access to outside resources and tutors? Yes. But the type of institution itself doesn’t seem to matter. The only other alternative, if parents are unsatisfied with public or private schools, is to homeschool their children.
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https://soapboxie.com/social-issues/Why-The-Public-Education-System-Has-Failed-to-Succeed
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Title: 5 Reasons Why Millennials Are So Depressed - Soapboxie
Headings: 5 Reasons Why Millennials Are So Depressed
5 Reasons Why Millennials Are So Depressed
1. We Don't See a Future
2. The Economic Crash in 2008 Killed a Lot of Dreams
3. We Get Blamed for Everything by the Older Generations
4. We Crave the Romance of the '90s
5. Fears of the Future for Earth
Questions & Answers
© 2017 Poppy
Comments
Content: The post suggests it's only "'90s kids", but it could easily apply to millennials in general. The way it's presented is a little crude but it hits the nail on the head. pinterest-pin-it
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Maybe, as the post suggested, we feel sad because our past is as bright as our future is bleak. We crave easier, simpler times where we were promised a great job if we followed our dreams, a house, and a family just like our parents got. 5. Fears of the Future for Earth
Millennials aren't only worried about their personal future. As depressing as a bad job and endless debt is, personal dissatisfaction isn't even the worst of it. pinterest-pin-it
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We are constantly bombarded with worries of the environment, world wars, dangerous laws, terrorism, natural disasters, and corruption. The internet is a wonderful thing, but it also means we can get breaking news straight away and be aware of all the terrible things happening across the world at once. Everyone is different, but I'm sure most people would agree that waking up to another mass shooting, terrorist attack, earthquake, or some other disaster puts a bit of a downer on your day.
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https://soapboxie.com/social-issues/Why-are-Millennials-so-Depressed
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Title: 5 Reasons Why Millennials Are So Depressed - Soapboxie
Headings: 5 Reasons Why Millennials Are So Depressed
5 Reasons Why Millennials Are So Depressed
1. We Don't See a Future
2. The Economic Crash in 2008 Killed a Lot of Dreams
3. We Get Blamed for Everything by the Older Generations
4. We Crave the Romance of the '90s
5. Fears of the Future for Earth
Questions & Answers
© 2017 Poppy
Comments
Content: Fears of the Future for Earth
Millennials aren't only worried about their personal future. As depressing as a bad job and endless debt is, personal dissatisfaction isn't even the worst of it. pinterest-pin-it
Imgur
We are constantly bombarded with worries of the environment, world wars, dangerous laws, terrorism, natural disasters, and corruption. The internet is a wonderful thing, but it also means we can get breaking news straight away and be aware of all the terrible things happening across the world at once. Everyone is different, but I'm sure most people would agree that waking up to another mass shooting, terrorist attack, earthquake, or some other disaster puts a bit of a downer on your day. Of course, we aren't the only generation to suffer worries of wars. I'm not saying we have that worse than the older generation. But it is always there. I'm not saying there was ever a "golden age" where everyone was happy and life was perfect. What I'm saying is stop blaming us for everything, have a little heart, and try to understand the struggles that young people face.
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https://soapboxie.com/social-issues/Why-are-Millennials-so-Depressed
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Title: Why We Don't Take Mental Disorders Seriously - Soapboxie
Headings: Why We Don't Take Mental Disorders Seriously
Why We Don't Take Mental Disorders Seriously
Simulated Schizophrenia
Reasons Mental Illnesses Aren't Taken Seriously
Many Americans Know Little about Mental Illnesses
Genetics and Mental Disorders
© 2014 LT Wright
Comments
Content: After all, our brains are a physical part of our bodies. It's unrealistic to expect such a complex organ to function perfectly. Simulated Schizophrenia
Reasons Mental Illnesses Aren't Taken Seriously
Anyone can be diagnosed with a mental illness, right? Many people think that anyone who goes to a psychiatrist will be diagnosed with some kind of disorder. However, among the most troubled members of our society, those in prison, only half receive a mental illness diagnosis. In many cases, their illness is worsened by drug use or caused by it. Members of the US military undergo lots of stresses including combat and long separations from their families but even here diagnosis rates are about 25%. Obviously, rates of diagnosis would be lower among the general population. So, no, not everyone who walks into a psychologist's office is diagnosed with a mental disorder. Mental illness is often seen as an excuse for bad behavior.
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https://soapboxie.com/social-issues/why-dont-we-take-mental-disorders-seriously
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Title: Why We Don't Take Mental Disorders Seriously - Soapboxie
Headings: Why We Don't Take Mental Disorders Seriously
Why We Don't Take Mental Disorders Seriously
Simulated Schizophrenia
Reasons Mental Illnesses Aren't Taken Seriously
Many Americans Know Little about Mental Illnesses
Genetics and Mental Disorders
© 2014 LT Wright
Comments
Content: In many cases, their illness is worsened by drug use or caused by it. Members of the US military undergo lots of stresses including combat and long separations from their families but even here diagnosis rates are about 25%. Obviously, rates of diagnosis would be lower among the general population. So, no, not everyone who walks into a psychologist's office is diagnosed with a mental disorder. Mental illness is often seen as an excuse for bad behavior. We want individuals to be held accountable when they do something wrong, so we're reluctant to give them justifications for their actions. When someone engages in abhorrent behavior, we get angry and want them to pay. We want to believe they must have known what they did was wrong. We find it hard to accept that there are people who really are not in control of their behavior. It goes against the idea of free will, an important concept in major religions, and the basis for our justice systems.
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https://soapboxie.com/social-issues/why-dont-we-take-mental-disorders-seriously
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Title: What Do Republicans Believe? 15 Things a Republican Stands For - Soapboxie
Headings: What Do Republicans Believe? 15 Things a Republican Stands For
What Do Republicans Believe? 15 Things a Republican Stands For
What Do Republicans Believe In?
1. Government is not the solution to domestic social problems.
2. State control should trump federal control.
3. The free market should control all financial decisions.
4. Religion and the belief in God is vital to a strong nation.
5. Lower taxes.
6. A strong military.
7. Privatize everything.
8. Homosexuals do not deserve equal rights.
9. Gun control violates the 2nd Amendment.
10. Abortion is murder.
11. Global warming is not a thing.
12. Evolution is not a legitimate theory.
13. America should deport illegal immigrants.
14. Poverty must solve itself.
15. Capital punishment is good.
Further Reading
Questions & Answers
© 2011 crankalicious
Comments
Content: Republicans are more likely to argue for the privatization of things than Democrats, even going so far as to advocate for privatizing fire departments and the police in some cases. This goes for Social Security, healthcare, medicare, and virtually anything else that's linked to the government in any way. No matter what it is, they think that private industry can always do a better job than government. 8. Homosexuals do not deserve equal rights. This comes from their religious beliefs, which form the basis for a lot of policy. Republicans believe that homosexuality is a choice and, as such, gay people should not be acknowledged in the same way as other groups. Therefore, according to a Republican, homosexuals should not be allowed to marry, nor should they be allowed to adopt children. 9. Gun control violates the 2nd Amendment.
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https://soapboxie.com/us-politics/What-Do-Republicans-Believe
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Title: Horseshoe Theory and Why the Radical Left and Right Wing Are the Same - Soapboxie
Headings: Horseshoe Theory and Why the Radical Left and Right Wing Are the Same
Horseshoe Theory and Why the Radical Left and Right Wing Are the Same
© 2017 LT Wright
Comments
Content: This is true in many situations. Centrists are more likely to attempt to accommodate everyone's concerns. A centrist may take the position that guns should be legal but with reasonable restrictions in place. A centrist is likely to believe that abortion should be legal but we should do everything we can to make it a rare occurrence by preventing unwanted pregnancies. The centrist doesn't want to dominate or control. They want to find solutions that are as fair as possible to everyone. However, centrism may not always be the best course. Take climate change as an example. Global warming will lead to more droughts, floods, and famines. It will be a major national security concern.
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https://soapboxie.com/us-politics/horseshoe-theory-political-left-and-right
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Title: Classical Conditioning and Addiction
Headings: Classical Conditioning and Addiction
Classical Conditioning and Addiction
Classical Conditioning: A Review
How Classical Conditioning and Addiction Relate to One Another
Possible Treatment Options
Reboot Your Recovery
Content: While salivating when seeing the food stimulus may be seen as an automatic response, there is a learning aspect to classical conditioning that also needs to be taken into consideration. In one of his most famous experiments, Pavlov rang a bell every time he fed some dogs. The bell in this situation was paired with the arrival of the food. While food in of itself can be considered an unconditioned stimulus since food itself can cause the salivation, the ringing of the bell paired with the arrival of the food is seen as a conditioned stimulus. Eventually, the dogs learned to associate the ringing of the bell to the delivery of their food and after enough repetitions the ringing of the bell could elicit the same response as the food itself: salivation. How Classical Conditioning and Addiction Relate to One Another
The question is how does classical conditioning and addiction relate to one another? Like the example of the bell ringing when the food was on its way for the dogs, there can be certain relapse triggers that can have the same effect on the addicted person. Those relapse triggers can be certain smells, places, and situations that have a strong connection to the actual act of using. For example, someone could come home from work and always drink in front of the television or they may always smoke marijuana in the car.
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https://sobernation.com/classical-conditioning-addiction/
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Title: Classical Conditioning and Addiction
Headings: Classical Conditioning and Addiction
Classical Conditioning and Addiction
Classical Conditioning: A Review
How Classical Conditioning and Addiction Relate to One Another
Possible Treatment Options
Reboot Your Recovery
Content: salivation. How Classical Conditioning and Addiction Relate to One Another
The question is how does classical conditioning and addiction relate to one another? Like the example of the bell ringing when the food was on its way for the dogs, there can be certain relapse triggers that can have the same effect on the addicted person. Those relapse triggers can be certain smells, places, and situations that have a strong connection to the actual act of using. For example, someone could come home from work and always drink in front of the television or they may always smoke marijuana in the car. In those cases, the television and the car can be seen as conditioned stimuli. In both situations, those settings (sitting in front of the television or being in the car) create powerful cravings (like the salivation in the dogs) and those cravings can lead to relapse behaviors. Possible Treatment Options
In regards to classical conditioning and addiction, there may be some options available that can weaken those stimulus associations. Cue exposure therapy is one possible treatment option and focuses on those cues (sights, smells, sounds, etc.) that can be seen as the conditional stimuli that can lead to cravings and thus relapse behaviors.
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https://sobernation.com/classical-conditioning-addiction/
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Title: Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know | SoCal Sunrise Recovery
Headings: Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Table of Contents
Social Media’s Positive Impacts
Social Media and Mental Health Problems
Negative Self-Perception
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
Loneliness and Isolation
Cyberbullying
Depression and Anxiety
Suicidal Ideation
Signs Social Media Is Affecting Your Mental Health
#1: You Feel Sad, Drained, or Stressed
#2: You Constantly Compare Yourself to Others
#3: You Find It Difficult to Stay Off Social Media
#4: Likes Directly Impact Your Self-Esteem
Tips for Improving Your Relationship with Social Media
Refine your feeds:
Limit your daily usage:
Establish no-phone zones:
Take an extended break:
Engage in beneficial activities:
Fostering Healthier Online Interactions During the Pandemic
Communicate regularly with loved ones:
Continue to engage in a healthy lifestyle:
Schedule fun virtual activities:
Mute and unfollow triggering content:
References
Content: Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know | SoCal Sunrise Recovery
Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
In today’s digital age, it seems like everyone has at least one social media account. As of 2020, approximately 3.6 billion people use social media worldwide — and this number may increase to 4.4 billion by 2025. 1
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Although social media hasn’t been around for a very long time, these platforms have transformed the way we communicate and interact with one another. However, social media use may have a negative impact on many people’s mental health, exacerbating feelings of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Understanding how social media can impact our emotions is important; with this knowledge, we can develop a healthier relationship with these platforms and improve our mental health in the process. If you feel sad, lonely, frustrated, and spend an excessive amount of time on social media, it’s time to take a closer look at your online activities. Social Media’s Positive Impacts
As humans, social interaction is vital to our psychological well-being.
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https://socalsunrisemh.com/social-media-and-mental-health/
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Title: Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know | SoCal Sunrise Recovery
Headings: Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Social Media and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Table of Contents
Social Media’s Positive Impacts
Social Media and Mental Health Problems
Negative Self-Perception
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
Loneliness and Isolation
Cyberbullying
Depression and Anxiety
Suicidal Ideation
Signs Social Media Is Affecting Your Mental Health
#1: You Feel Sad, Drained, or Stressed
#2: You Constantly Compare Yourself to Others
#3: You Find It Difficult to Stay Off Social Media
#4: Likes Directly Impact Your Self-Esteem
Tips for Improving Your Relationship with Social Media
Refine your feeds:
Limit your daily usage:
Establish no-phone zones:
Take an extended break:
Engage in beneficial activities:
Fostering Healthier Online Interactions During the Pandemic
Communicate regularly with loved ones:
Continue to engage in a healthy lifestyle:
Schedule fun virtual activities:
Mute and unfollow triggering content:
References
Content: However, social media use may have a negative impact on many people’s mental health, exacerbating feelings of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Understanding how social media can impact our emotions is important; with this knowledge, we can develop a healthier relationship with these platforms and improve our mental health in the process. If you feel sad, lonely, frustrated, and spend an excessive amount of time on social media, it’s time to take a closer look at your online activities. Social Media’s Positive Impacts
As humans, social interaction is vital to our psychological well-being. When we cannot see the people we love in person, social media gives us the tools to stay connected. While these platforms cannot fully replace face-to-face interaction, social media can provide a number of positive benefits. Social media allows us to: Seek and provide emotional support during difficult situations
Raise awareness on important issues and advocate for social change
Create social connections when you can’t access them in person
Engage in creative self-expression
Network with people who have similar interests to you
Find new friends and communities to connect with
Social Media and Mental Health Problems
While the platforms do provide some benefits, other people report a negative experience using social media. We still do not know enough about the long-term impacts of social media use, and current trends suggest that there may be a strong connection between social media and mental health conditions.
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https://socalsunrisemh.com/social-media-and-mental-health/
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