Disneyland is known to many as, “The Happiest Place on Earth,” but this summer, a trip will require some particularly deep pockets.
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For the past 60 years, the James Bond franchise has enlisted six different actors to play our favorite British spy. While the actors have come and gone, there are a few emblems that have always defined the James Bond franchise: the 007 codename, the “Bond, James Bond” greeting and the gun barrel sequence. But arguably the most iconic James Bond trademark is the preparation of his vodka martini — “shaken, not stirred.” However, that icon will be traded for a Heineken beer for at least one scene in the upcoming fall 2012 movie, “Skyfall.”
For decades, victim advocacy groups have been demanding a broader definition of rape so that more sexual assault victims can also be considered rape victims. In the past few years, their demands have been backed up and heeded by prominent leaders like Vice President Joe Biden, which has resulted in the modernization of the definition of rape.
The safeguards we set on our Facebook profiles to prevent unwanted eyes from viewing them will cease to protect our profiles from potential employers. Recently, employers have insisted on having unrestricted access to the Facebook profiles of potential employees in order to gain a more comprehensive view on the candidates. The use of social network profiling is increasing in practice with more companies demanding either the applicant’s password or having a human resources “shoulder surf” his or her profile without any privacy settings during the interview.
Should affirmative action continue to be a valid criterion for the college admission process? Is it acceptable to disregard the merits of one in order to give another a chance at advancement?
