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Sociology In what way do ferral children proivde evidence for the nature nurture debate? The nature nurture debate has been one of the most contraversial debates since it was introduced in the 1870’s by one of the first experimental psychologists Francis Galton. Since that time an increasing number of psychologists have become significantly interested in … Read more
I explained to Mrs. Quinn about my mom, and she understood why I had to leave. I gave Henry’s mom a call, and she instantly agreed to pick me up. Helena Morris was my second mom, and I loved that, because Helena Morris was one of the best mothers out there. She was fun, yet … Read more
The novel, A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester delves into the history of Europe’s dark ages through the early Renaissance. Three key figures constantly referred to within the novel include Erasmus, Martin Luther, and Ferdinand Magellan. All three men are responsible for Europe’s entrance into a modern era of reformation, knowledge, and … Read more
Stories have over time being used to communicate important themes within the society. As a matter of fact, themes such as culture, love, war and change have been widely portrayed in stories. As a result, analysts have explored stories, drew comparisons and also used them as historical artifacts. The stories, “1944 the Year I Learned … Read more
Previous to the emergence of feminist theories in the 1960’s and 70’s the criminal justice system and studies surrounding it were developed under the assumption that males were the predominate perpetrators and victims of crime- particularly in cases regarding interpersonal violence. Whilst this was and still is true, the number of women being involved in … Read more
“The Wealth and Commerce of Constantinople” was written between 1165 and 1173 C. E. Constantinople was founded by Constantine the Great in 324 C. E. and was the capital city of the Roman Empire. Constantinople is described in the Source from the Past “The Wealth and Commerce of Constantinople” and also in Jonathan Harris’ book … Read more
Kylie Jenner Should not be RICH! By: Julia Devereaux, Emile Judson, Ana Barrios, and Olivia Murray We believe that Kylie Jenner is paid way too much for what she does. She doesn’t even do that much to be famous. She was born into a rich family because her father, Bruce Jenner, is a gold-medal carrying … Read more
Purpose of Article This journal article, written by Victor Mendoza, observes the relationship between sexual desire and economic consumption in the poem Goblin Market. The article is broken up into five sections, each examining a different aspect of this relationship. Mendoza draws heavily from Karl Marx’s writings on economic structure to frame his argument. Summary … Read more
There are 7 billion of us in the world today, and were facing some huge problems. But talk doesn’t help someone out of poverty, awareness alone does not reduce pollution, increase and grow food production, or heal the sick. That takes a lot of doing and patience. The solutions are in our grasp. Many great … Read more
Kanye West’s 2007 hit song, “Stronger” uses Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophy, “That which does not kill us makes us stronger”. In his novel, The Happiness Hypothesis, Jonathan Haidt states his hypothesis that people must endure all the hardships of life in order to grow in all aspects. I agree with both Nietzsche and Haidt that through … Read more
In the profession and practice of alternative healing and massage therapy, therapists are often faced with ethical dilemmas on a daily basis. I am currently working as a certified massage therapist and holistic health practitioner. I have every intention on using my degree to broaden myself and immerse myself further up the chain of massage … Read more
David LaChapelle was born in in Fairfield, Connecticut in 1963. He is an admired commercial, fashion, and fine art photographer known for his hyper-realistic photographs with clever social messages about popular culture, religion, and history. LaChapelle’s photography career started in the eighties when he began showing his artwork in galleries around New York. Andy Warhol … Read more
Grit, grit is when someone is knocked down over and over again but they get back up and try again. Santiago has to have much grit to be able to reach his goal of catching a marlin. Santiago has gone 84 days without catching one fish, he does not back down, he gets back up … Read more
Atwood combines the use of literary techniques and form in her novel The Handmaids Tale to effectively display two main thematic concerns – rebellion and the place of an individual. Offreds first evening with the Commander is one in which these two thematic concerns are exceptionally prevalent. Control, and the need to subjugate individuals is … Read more
The FDA’s recent approval of transgenic (genetically engineered) salmon gave biotech firm, AquaBounty the go ahead to sell its genetically engineered Atlantic salmon. This decision set a precedent as the first genetically altered animal product approved for human food in the United States. Approval opens the door for other transgenic food products. Transgenic foods are … Read more
The pigs maintain “power [of] authority, strength, [and capability] to act,” (“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutly”) to oppress in order to manipulate the other animals. The novel Animal Farm, by George Orwell, demonstrate how the pigs’ intelligence and education tools of oppression can convince the other animals to support them. Intelligence … Read more
When I was little my parents got divorced. As that happened they said I had to move schools. I would have never thought this would ever happen, but my parents just decided to move where it was halfway from work both ways, so they decided Royalton. Moving to Royalton was very scary, but also a … Read more
To what extent was Austria responsible for the failure of Italian revolutionaries in the years 1820-49? Austria had a massive empire in the early 19th century, Italy only being a small part. The 1815 Congress of Vienna had given Austria direct control over Lombardy and Venetia, and had also put an Austrian family in charge … Read more
Muhammad was historically significant in many ways. “… Muhammad, was born in the bustling city of Makkah around A. D. 570. ” (pg 271). Muhammad was a man born in Makkah, a city in Arabia, around the year 570 A. D. He was raised by his uncle, since he was orphaned at a young age. … Read more
Imagine the day you finally emerge from your cocoon of comfort and commence what the future holds. Imagine that bewildering feeling, clouding over your mind as you realize how the setting is quite different from your reassuring atmosphere. Now, imagine the environment you are now in consists of people who find interest in the same … Read more
The promise to have property (terra nullius), and in that property, is the tabula rasa of man’s new beginnings. Yet that liberty came at the further expense of aboriginal, black, and enviromental freedom. The flame from liberty’s chalice casts its lawful protection of those considered citizens, and in that, disavows certain men from that sense … Read more
The warm ocean breeze blows across my face as we are loading onto the cruise ship. It is the summer of 2016, and my very first cruise. I brought my friend, Mariah, along with me for my first experience. We are on our way to Puerto Rico from Florida, which means we will be going … Read more
The thought of leaving Cameroon is an idea that has ran across the minds of countless individuals who are in search for a better if not a different life. I say this because my parents came to America from Cameroon about thirty years ago in search for a better life. Although, Cameroon will always be … Read more
Existential film is shaped by the central themes and overall narrative that draw strongly from existential beliefs and questions. Directed by brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, No Country For Old Men is an existential film as it reveals the idea of the existential concept of absurdity — anything may happen to anyone at anytime without … Read more
When European explorers began to leave the old continent in search of new trade routes to China, Africa, along with Asia, with their ultimate goal of gaining a foothold in the quest for the various valuable commodities and items it possessed (Strayer 581). Europe did not appear to be destined to be in the lead … Read more
Spanking is the act of smacking the buttocks of a child with an opened hand. Some parents adopt this form of corporal punishment as a back up to non-physical discipline. The law should not ban the act of spanking a child in parenting because it is not a form of abuse. Parents should be free … Read more
Many myths show the creation of the caste system and social hierarchy. We see the creation of a caste system in Hindu mythology with Brahmin being the highest and Shudra being the lowest. In Chinese mythology we see the creation of a social hierarchy with differences between the rich and the poor. In both these … Read more
Machiavelli’s The Prince is teaching the politically ambitious rulers how to use violence in order to secure the power as a personal end. Machiavelli advises a ruler to use violence as part of politics in order to maintain the rule but most importantly he should use violence to aim at political stability and the overall … Read more
The question “Is multiculturalism bad for women? ” looks confusing at first glance, as both multiculturalism and feminism concern and attempt to protect minorities suffering in the society. However, there actually is a huge tension between multiculturalism claims and those who attempt to assure women’s rights. This paper will argue that not multiculturalism but certain … Read more
Public schools across the United States have been dealing with the issue of dress codes. As of 2008, twenty-two U. S. states specifically authorized schools to institute dress codes or uniform policies (8). School boards may generally create and enforce dress code, but they must do so without violating students’ constitutional law (9). Schools are … Read more
The history of the Earth is categorized into four different geological time eras beginning with, the Precambrian Time (4. 6 billion-544 million years ago), the Paleozoic Era (544-248 million years ago), the Mesozoic Era (248-65 million years ago), and the Cenozoic Era (65 million years ago to the present). Eras are broken down further into … Read more
Commercial fishing and overfishing is a big problem to the aquatic animals in the world. In 1968 a cod (type of fish) catching industry got a highly industrialized fishing vessel, and was able to catch from about 500,000 to 800,000 tons of codfish in Labrador and the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. In the 10 years … Read more
Success can only be accomplished with practice, without practice nothing is accomplished. In the end there is either winning or losing, your preparation will determine the outcome. Princess Alyss Heart lives in Wonderland, but her evil aunt, Queen Redd, has made it very hard for anyone to live there. Her mother, Queen Genevieve, Redd’s sister, … Read more
What are the effects of deep water offshore oil drilling in the United States? How do they impact our environment? It is believed that there are many positive effects of offshore oil drilling, such as the reduction of spending in importing oil from other countries, eradicating dependence on another country for oil, creation of more … Read more
Sorry guys you’re stuck in the goblins grisly nightmare,” said someone from the mouth of the cave. A penguin was perched on a boulder with a hint of daring in its golden-green gaze.. recognized the voice, which was more ladylike than you’d expect from an arctic, flightless bird. “Sage! ” I cried. The penguin bobbed … Read more
Cellular Energetics is the broad term that encompasses both cellular respiration and photosynthesis and refers to how energy changes and reacts within cells. Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down sugars (ATP) in order to produce energy for other chemical reactions. Cellular respiration takes place mainly in the mitochondria and the reactants … Read more
Being shielded by Hollywood, society views band members as the weird geeks in school. What most do not think about, are the benefits that band members gain from being in such a tight social group. Famous movies, like American Pie, make it hard for band members to express to the world all of the great … Read more
The European Imperialism was the first instance that outsiders gained control and began to establish and elite culture. The Nile cataracts and swampland blocked movement south. The Romans sent expeditions against pastoral peoples in the Libyan Sahara, but couldn’t incorporate them into the Roman world. IRAN The Parthians were established by a nomadic leader, and … Read more
Written by the same author, Fyodor Dostoevsky, the two main characters from “Crime and Punishment” and “Notes from Underground” displays similar qualities. Both characters are corrupted in their ways thinking, which indicates their nihilistic behavior. Although these two characters can be considered nihilists, their behaviors can be classified as ethical, or moral, nihilism. These two … Read more
Facts can be found in the details. Within every detail perhaps, there holds a shred of untold truth. There is a sense of objectiveness in regards to these small pieces of truth and their very real, factual nature. Paired with survival of the fittest, the truthful details manifest themselves in the form of American naturalism. … Read more
The Arctic Monkeys are an English rock band formed around 2002 in Sheffield. Their music has impacted the way we listen to rock in past couple of years by creating and adding new sound never imagined in indie rock. Currently there are about 4 members in the band. Alex turner (lead vocalist) and Jamie Cook … Read more
Space, the final frontier. We are born with an elemental eagerness to make the unknown known, to discover the undiscovered. Since ancient times, we have ventured far and wide. That inexorable vigor has perhaps become humanity’s greatest virtue. And so then, the question is, are we done? We have explored the extremities of our planet, … Read more
You may have heard about an outlandish crazy party called burning man where they run around naked, do drugs, and burn massive amounts or artwork. If you have heard this you may be right but it is so much more than just a party. Burning Man is an annual experiment in a temporary community dedicated … Read more
A token economy is a method of behavior modification intended to increase desirable behaviors and decrease undesirable behaviors with the use of tokens. Individuals receive tokens immediately after displaying desirable behavior. Individuals collect these tokens and later exchange them for a meaningful object or privilege (Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2007). Anthony and Mia are typically … Read more
Statement of Intent My statement of intent is to show my understanding about the gym and my beliefs on the mindset that is required to achieve your goals no matter how difficult it is. The style of writing I have used is stream of consciousness. This writing is aimed more for the mature audience to … Read more
Thomas L. Friedman’s Beirut to Jerusalem graciously dons its readers with a comprehensive overview of the conflicts of the middle east with a focalization of Israel and Lebanon. From a first hand experience, Friedman deftly navigates the politics, religion, and local stories during a ten year time span (1979-1988). This time span covers much of … Read more
The sexual intent of the Old Testament is throughout the manuscript, as the Prophet Isaiah continues to reference the LORD’S marriage with His people by further declaring, The reference to? land repeatedly describes a person’s being or body as its actual meaning. Hephzi-bah, in Hebrew means ‘my delight is in her and Beulah means ‘husband/married. … Read more
It was a bright and sunny day me and my friends were on are way to my house and all the sudden the ground started to shake and we heard a really big crash and it was a plane that crash into the a really big building. Then we started to run and we seen … Read more
Much like poetry, “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. ” Music and poetry are two platforms in which artists from the beginning of time have chosen to circulate their ideas, feelings, and opinions. Although different in popularity, these mediums are alike in various ways. Nonetheless, not … Read more
The novel, ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ is an illustration of the various challenges that women faced prior to the emergence of the feminists and gender advocates (Gilman, 2013). The story by Gilman elaborates fully on the challenges the character (unnamed female) undergoes after her post partum. This condition was merely a nervous condition that needed to … Read more