1. Introduction White Buffalo Calf Woman (Ptesáŋwiŋ) is a central figure in Lakota spirituality and oral tradition. She is considered a sacred woman of supernatural origin who brought the Seven Sacred Rites to the Lakota people. Her story blends myth, religion, and cultural identity, making her one of the most revered figures in Native American folklore. The legend emphasizes respect, balance, and the sacred connection […]
1. Introduction John Henry is one of the most enduring figures in American folklore, celebrated as a symbol of human strength, perseverance, and resistance against industrialization. Known as the “steel‑driving man”, his legend tells of a contest against a steam‑powered drill, where he won but died from exhaustion. His story has been preserved in folk songs, oral traditions, literature, and monuments, making him a central […]
1. Introduction La Llorona (Spanish for The Weeping Woman) is a vengeful ghost figure in Mexican and Latin American folklore. She is described as a woman dressed in white, roaming near water, crying for her lost children. The legend is widely told in Mexico, Central America, and the southwestern United States, especially during Día de los Muertos celebrations. 2. Origins Earliest documentation dates back to […]
1. Introduction Climate change mitigation refers to actions taken to reduce or prevent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Strategies vary in scope, cost, and effectiveness, but all aim to limit global temperature rise and stabilize ecosystems. Mitigation is often compared with adaptation (adjusting to impacts), but both are complementary. 2. Key Mitigation Strategies A. Renewable Energy Transition Solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal replace fossil fuels. Benefits: […]
Executive speech (talking points) /presentation on look back on the course and things I have learned and applying it into real world . Objective: The purpose of this reflection is to give students an opportunity to think critically about what they’ve learned throughout the course, how their understanding of Human Resources has evolved, and how they plan to apply this knowledge in real-world settings. Assignment […]
Many factors impact a company’s marketing approach when branding a product across global markets. One of the most significant decisions facing an international organization is whether to standardize marketing across all countries or devise individual national marketing campaigns for each country. Based on the course reading in Chapter 18 of the text, you will consider the factors contributing to the decision to standardize versus customize […]
Setting Facebook privacy controls (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWlyut4zsko Google, Privacy and What It Means For You (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7M_FOhXXKM In a 2010 interview, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, proclaimed that the “age of privacy” had to come to an end. According to Zuckerberg, social norms had changed and people were no longer worried about sharing their personal information with friends, friends of friends, or even the entire […]
Final Project: Aspects of Violent Offender Behavior For your Final Project, you will complete a violent offender analysis related to a real-life criminal case of your choosing. You will choose a case from one of the following violent crime categories: • Sex Crime • Criminal Paraphilia • Intimate Partner Violence • Domestic Homicide • Mass Shooting In addition to an Introduction section, […]
Research Guidelines Directions: You will research and write an individual response about one aspect of Shakespearean times culture. Choose one of the following topics to research. Once you have found enough facts (2-3), write a 250-word response summarizing what you found. In your response, be sure to consider the questions asked under your topic. 1. Fashion/Beauty Standards: Every society creates their own set of arbitrary beauty […]
CaseStudy – Ratios and Financial Planning In 1969, Tom Warren founded East Coast Yachts. The company’s operations are located near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and the company is structured as a sole proprietorship. The company has manufactured custom midsize, high-performance yachts for clients, and its products have received high reviews for safety and reliability. The company’s yachts have also recently received the highest […]