Understanding Jonsonian Principles in Literature and Drama
Understanding Jonsonian Principles
The term “Jonsonian” refers to the literary and dramatic principles and stylistic characteristics associated with the English playwright, poet, and critic Ben Jonson (1572-1637). Jonson was a staunch advocate for classical ideals in literature, emphasizing clarity, order, decorum, and adherence to established rules derived from ancient Greek and Roman writers like Horace and Aristotle.
Comedies of Humours
In his dramatic works, particularly his comedies of humours
Read MoreColombian Pension Laws: Requirements & Benefits
Colombian Pension Laws: Key Requirements and Benefits
This document outlines the requirements and benefits for various retirement pensions under Colombian law, including specific acts and agreements that have shaped the pension system over time.
Law 33 of 1985: Retirement Pension for Public Servants
Requirements
- Age: Men and women 55 years.
- Contribution: 20 years of service to the State.
Percentage
75%
IBL (Base Liquidation Income)
Calculated as the average of wages from the past 10 years or an entire working
Read MoreUAE Oil and Gas Industry: Reserves, Exploration, and Production
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the seventh-largest proven oil reserves in the world at 97.8 billion barrels, according to the Oil and Gas Journal in January 2009.
- The UAE also has the sixth-largest proven natural gas reserves in the world at 214 trillion cubic feet. It is an important oil and natural gas producer and is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
- The UAE is a federation of 7 emirates with the second-largest economy in the Arab Middle East after Saudi
Academic Streaming vs. Library Technology Debates
Student Streaming: Benefits vs. Mixed Ability Classes
Some people contend that mixed-ability classes are more beneficial for children’s development than streaming them based on judgments about their academic abilities. However, from my perspective, I disagree with this contention.
Arguments for Mixed Ability Classes
Admittedly, mixed-ability classes provide a better environment for children’s all-around development. In such classes, children with different abilities study together, and in turn,
Read MoreTransnational Crime: Human, Drug, and Arms Trafficking
Transnational Criminal Organizations
Transnational criminal organizations: size of the problem, rise of, reach, international response.
- Most operate in the shadows
- Linked to:
- States: weak, failed, or corrupt
- Non-state actors: terrorist or rebel movements
- Linked to:
- Increase in power
- Control territory, extract rents, provide public services, wage war
- Penetrate all areas of life
- Target society and economy
- Wealthy
- Drugs and arms most lucrative
- Human trafficking also very lucrative
Trafficking: Human, Drugs, Arms
Illegal trade
Read MoreReverse Osmosis, Desalination, and Water Treatment Explained
Reverse Osmosis Membranes
A reverse osmosis membrane is a semi-permeable membrane that allows the passage of water molecules but not the majority of dissolved salts, organics, bacteria, and pyrogens. However, you need to ‘push’ the water through the reverse osmosis membrane by applying pressure that is greater than the naturally occurring osmotic pressure in order to desalinate (demineralize or deionize) water in the process, allowing pure water through while holding back a majority of contaminants.
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