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    of an era. But the term Generation X carries all the negativity of propaganda and stereotype. The term Generation X has become a derisive media batchphrase, a snide put-down for those 80 million people who, like me, were born between 1961 and 1981. They are the children of the baby boomers and the 13th generation since the pilgrims landed in Plymouth. This group is, were told irresponsible, materialistic, abnormal and apathetic. So how did the term Generation X originate, what are some of their

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    The Battle of Gen X and Gen Y There¡¦s no doubt about it, the newest diversity issue in the workplace is age diversity. Many organizations have finally figured out how to recruit young talent only to watch them drive down a collision course with seasoned employees over issues like work ethic, respect for authority, dress code and every work arrangement imaginable. And they're not sure what to do about it.      With this paper, I decided to take this concept because of the

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    from Baby Boomer to Generation X, was considered a minor shift for businesses since they’re classified as the “me” and “individualist” generations. The Boomers and Generation X respected both authority and the traditional hierarchal structure, compared to the Generation Y more commonly known as Millennials are considered individuals who respect yet challenge authority and the traditional hierarchal structures. Within this article we’ll review “Gen X Is From Mars, Gen Y Is From Venus: A Primer On How

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    Throughout history many generation have been named after something that it’s said to describe them in every way, Tim Urban called the generation I live in the Generation Y or GYPSY’s. The generation my parents lived in was called Generation X or Baby Boomers. The Gen X and Y are very different in some aspects while in other they are very similar. For many people the normal “five milestones of adulthood are completing school, leaving home, becoming financially independent, marring and having a child”

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    Gen-X Case Study

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    2017 was a busy year for Gen-x. This is the year when Gen-x truly came into the light of the public. A month after the consent order both Chemours and DuPont settled around 4,000 lawsuits in Ohio and West Virginia paying $335.4 million dollars. Though they both denied ever doing anything wrong. Half way through ’17 Cape Fear Public Utility Authority accepts and approves a letter from the Department of Environmental Quality agreeing to help evaluate Gen-x. In that same month, Wilmington StarNews

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    Roman Twelve Table Essay

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    What does it Say? The Roman Twelve tables are twelve tables that were created as a code of law. Each table explains the title of that code/law thoroughly. The tables are as follows: Table 1: Procedure: for courts and trials. Table 2: Trials, continued. Table 3: Debt. Table 4: Rights of fathers (paterfamilias) over the family. Table 5: Legal guardianship and inheritance laws. Table 6: Acquisition and possession. Table 7: Land rights. Table 8: Torts and delicts (Laws of injury). Table 9: Public law

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    In Leonard Klie’s article, “Gen X: Stuck in the Middle,” the author writes about how generation x are different than other generations. In fact, older generations spent more time at work than with family, and generation x feels opposite on that matter and concentrates on having a balance between work and family time. He explains that generation x is very tech-savvy, in fact, they witnessed the launching of household computers, video games, internet, cable and satellite television. In this article

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    Roman Twelve Tables

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    The Roman republic had set a specific set of laws that each person was suppose to abide by. These set of laws were known as the Twelve Tables. After reading the selections from the Twelve Tables, I gather that the Roman society was very strict and harsh, and its conception of justice was more based on punishment than it was on negotiating the situation and coming to a clear resolution. The Romans were more blunt with their punishments, they saw “black and white”, no grey area when making decisions

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    later in life, due to economic necessities. Thus, forcing the business industry to make room for her generation to work past the age of 62. According to Anna Sofia Martin, author of, “The Undetected Influence of Generation X,” Generation X group, also known as Gen X, is mainly known for being neglected and ignored. This generation has been described as directionless and disaffected. A time where kids spent less time with their parents and learning independence at an early age in their

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    As the Baby Boomers and Gen X-ers age, memebrs of these groups are becoming increasingly concerned with their future financial and physical well-being. Although Americans approaching retirement age are striving to eat healthier diets and contribute more to their investment accounts, there are additional steps that can help prepare for the future. Louis John Stanzione at Fairfield Green Enterprises in Summit, NJ, believes in offering additional incentives to their customers by connecting with new

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