Despite “growing old in misery and in shame, having only half a backside and remembering always that I was the daughter of a Pope” as she, the Old Woman told Candide, “a hundred times I wanted to kill myself, but always I loved life more…” The Old Woman endured an series of unrelenting episodes which would have made anyone want to kill themselves but at […]

Sociology can be defined as the scientific study of society and human behavior. It tries to acquire knowledge about society, and about how the humans making up these societies interact with each other. Auguste Comte was the first true father of sociology. He was the person who coined the term “sociology”. Other sociologist who can also be called the founding fathers of sociology include Weber, […]

According to Clout (2002), more and more unmarried couples are living together nowadays.  Clout (2002) added that although their relationship comparable in a lot of aspects to marriage, unmarried couples must be conscious that the law deals with them differently from married couples.  In addition, Dyer (2002) states that according to the Law Commission, unmarried couples essentially have no legal right to a share of […]

It Is essential early on to realize the desired level of success off equines and to turn those thoughts and Ideas Into something tangible. This Is where goal setting comes in. Whether it is a small business that is Just beginning or a business that has been around for awhile setting goals for direction is never too late. Today’s world Is ever changing and constantly […]

To see a black man and a white woman walking down the street holding hands used to be unheard of. It was a relationship that, for the few who engaged in it, was kept as quiet as possible.During the fifties and sixties, interracial dating was not socially acceptable and there were repercussions for those who were involved in such behaviors because various laws, such as […]

Administering Standardized Test Teachers have always displayed a conduct of academic honesty. Could a behavior of academic dishonesty exist among our public professional educators? The expectations of public school teachers have always been to display acts of ethical behavior. For an act of unethical behavior to occur among teachers, this would indeed be a violation of all academic honesty policies. Unethical behavior is an action […]

Introduction In a competitive global market, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an increasingly important role in a nation’s economy. Today they make a substantial contribution to job creation, innovation, as well as entrepreneurial skills. A report conducted by European Commision(2005) stated that in the enlarged European Union of 25 countries, 23 million SMEs provide about 75 million jobs and account for 99% of […]

It is very important to question the ideas and decisions of people in positions of authority in today’s society. Although some respect for authority is necessary for a group to function, questioning the people in charge makes us better thinkers. In today’s society, we have many questions about the choices and decisions some of our leaders make. It is just up to us to confront […]

Forgiveness is easier said than done. Forgiving requires interpersonal and intrapersonal components (Romero, 2008). Interpersonal offenses can lead to some cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses (McCullough et al., 2009). When people are involved in any type of offense, they may feel hurt or angry. Much of this may lead to avoidance or provocation, which can lead to revenge. There are occasions when shame and guilt […]

AFC Enterprises, Inc. engages in the development, operation, and franchising of quick-service restaurants. Its restaurants offer food and beverage products. The company’s Income Statement shows that almost 36% of the total revenue represents cost of revenue and 69% represents operating expenses which resulted to a net operating loss of 5%. On the other hand, the Balance Sheet of AFC Enterprise, Inc. reveals that the company’s […]