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South Park – absurdist humor or reflection of American culture?

South Park displays absurdities ranging from violence, sexually explicit content and portrayal of renowned celebrities, to offensive pop-cultural references.  Although the show may seem like an average irrelevant cartoon, each plot has developed profound critiques on American pop-culture, magnifying controversial issues and stereotyping effects of mass media. The television series creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker have openly admitted that they had initially produced the series as a catalyst to showcase and reflect their view on the modern world of American pop-culture and in effect, open the eyes of the typical American stereotype. Continue reading

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Is there any concept called a “Napoleon heart” in medicine?

A mysterious story about Napoleon’s heart spreads between enthusiasts. Some claim that Napoleon had a heart rate of 40 beats per minute; the normal range of heart rate for an adult is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. If Napoleon did have this rate, this would be called bradycardia i.e. slow heart rate. It is normal for professional athletes, and Napoleon is not known to be one, to have heart rates that are slower than those of normal people. So what is the story behind Napoleon’s heart? Continue reading

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“The whole culture’s shot through. The skeleton needs melting and reshaping. Good God, … Remember, the firemen are rarely necessary. The public itself stopped reading of its own accord” (Bradbury 87).

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Does employee satisfaction influence a company’s long-term value? Why?

The well-being and success of any organization depends on several factors. The attitude of its employees is one of the key determinants of a company’s health. Employee attitude is solely determined by employee satisfaction in their job and place of work. Continue reading

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The term bystander effect is commonly used in the field of psychology. It refers to a phenomenon wherein individuals get discouraged and unable to respond to emergency and sometimes life-threatening situations. The bystander effect may also refer to a theory that suggests that people’s reactions and responses to emergency and life-threatening situations depend on whether they are alone or in front of other people. Continue reading