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Augustus Waters from The Fault in Our Stars once spoke, “I’m on a rollercoaster that only goes up my friend. ” At one point in my life, I found this quote to be totally insignificant. Now that I look back on my teenage years, I see it. The rollercoaster only went up from the point … Read more
Genocide is the deliberate and systematic killing of a racial, cultural or religious group. The Rwandan Genocide, which resulted in the mass murdering of over 800 000 Tutsi people, was one of the shortest but largest civil wars in earths history. Its cause, which is still debated about by historians today, has been a controversial … Read more
The English Longbow was one of the deadliest tools on the planet. These bows were one of the main tools that made England one of the most powerful countries in the past. They used these longbows for many reasons. They could penetrate through steel plate armor, which made these bows effective against armored knights. The … Read more
Memory is fallible and malleable that can be changed and created a new experience or information. This fabricated or distorted remembering of an event is called a false memory, however, never occurred in reality. Inaccurate information and erroneous attribution sources of an original information causes to recollect entirely false events. Also, the false memory can … Read more
I got the pleasure to observe a ninth grade boy in a World History Class. I will refer to this student as B. B is a fourteen year old Latino young man who lives in a broken home. From what | learned from the other teachers, B’s family has learned that his younger sister has … Read more
Have you ever wondered what the Earth would be like without the Amazon rainforest? The Amazon covers forty percent of South America and produces twenty percent of the Earth’s oxygen. It holds over ten million species of animals and over forty thousand different types of plants. This is the most biodiverse rainforest on the planet. … Read more
Humanity needs government in order to thrive and progress. According to the documents that describe the Neolithic error, which will later be discussed in depth, the laws that were set up by government were there to guide the people in moral and spiritual conduct. Furthermore if it were not for the ‘social ladder created by … Read more
Andrew Bogenschutz Professor Rafaei ENGL 2089 Literature Review July 22, 2015 “Optimizing Utilization of the Respiratory Therapist” Traditionally the role of the respiratory therapist has been heavily dictated and rather limited by the physician’s orders. For seemingly as long a respiratory therapy has been a recognized medical discipline, therapist have had to endure working under … Read more
According to an article in The New York Times titled Is the Family Dinner Overrated? Gray Matter points out how many studies have suggested that children who participate in family dinners tend to be “healthier, happier, do better in school and [will] engage in fewer risky behaviors… ” (Matter). However, does having family dinners really … Read more
Ever since the early 1600’s prejudice and discrimination has been a big factor in this country. This all was started by the transatlantic slave trade which was the mass migration of Africans to the Caribbean, Europe, South America and to North America. Africans from Africa’s west coast were piled on in ships to the western … Read more
1. Unethical a. Animals cannot give their consent to be a test subject. b. Animals have feelings that aren’t recognizable. C. Robin Williams passed and the Gorilla he had been working with named Kok, became depressed. After learning sign language, Kok signed the word crying showing how sad she was by the death of Robin … Read more
The saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words. ” The possibilities are endless, and in this case, timeless. This picture can portray the heart of a nation’s culture, the exuberance of a historic moment, or even the embodiment of a people. The year: 1945, sailors and nurses litter the streets of New York … Read more
Cosmetology is defined as, “The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair, and the study of cosmetics and their application (Wheeler, 2012). ” This term is actually derived from the Greek word kosmetikos. Kosmetikos means being proficient in the use of cosmetics. The history of Cosmetology can be stretched all … Read more
Anecdote – Imagine you are a young girl, nothing has really tainted your innocence, in an everyday routine. You go to school, deciding to wear knee high socks, as you would do when you were younger . You enter school happily, eager to learn. After a few lessons a teacher comes up to you, one … Read more
There are wires growing out of everyone’s ears. That is, to listen to music. Music is an infinite source, whether that source is for lifting up spirits, expressing underlying pain and anger, or just merely a distraction. Music from well-developed Broadway musicals to a series of beats at a party, it is something we all … Read more
Youth and growing up is all about making mistakes, brushing yourself off, and learning from those mistakes. Children are constantly being taught lessons through trial and error. Learning through mistakes applies to us throughout our life. Authors Christina Rossetti and Maurice Sendak’s written pieces are ridden with symbols of adult themes of trial and error. … Read more
Task 1 • Describe the structure of an enzyme as a protein, in terms of tertiary/ quaternary structures. 1) Primary Structure This is in reference to the order of way that amino acids are connected to form a protein. These are built up from 20 amino acids, and follow these structures o A carbon (the … Read more
My utopia does not exist in a perfect world; the reason for this is that I believe there is no such thing as a perfect world. There are balanced worlds, and worlds that exist in harmony, but never a perfect world. So in my utopia, my world, things are different from today’s world but it … Read more
Media bias is an unavoidable aspect of any information spreading source or program. Much like the saying “history is written by the victors” (Winston Churchill), any information provided to the general public should be expected to be affected by the personal bias of the ones reporting the information. While it may be hard to spot … Read more
Vincent van Gogh created, “Wheat Field with Cypresses”, in 1889 on canvas using oil paints. Today, it is on display in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Wheat Field with Cypresses” was created during the post-impressionism era; showing abstract paint strokes that were color dominated, containing heavy movement, showing a window into the artists’ … Read more
The most important literary term that is used most often out of all of the stories is situational irony. Situational irony is when the opposite of what one expects to happen occurs. The situational irony was all about Madame Forestier’s necklace that Madame Loisel lost. At the end of the story, Madame Loisel, who despised … Read more
Themes are prominent statements in both film and novels that help to add substance to characters and plot; language or film techniques are used to express these themes. American Beauty, directed by Sam Mendes, was released in 1999 and is a satirical insight into the lives of American families during the 1990’s. Golden Boys, by … Read more
A mission trip can provide an opportunity for Americans to share their talents and resources with the people of third world countries. While in a foreign country, one can build wells, vaccinate, donate, educate, and share the Christian faith. Working to improve the lives of poorer nations also has tremendous rewards for the volunteers. You … Read more
Some say love makes the world go around. The most evident theme in a majority of stories is love in all its beauty, along with its shortcomings. “The Cheater’s Guide To Love” features a main character that struggles with finding love again after ruining his first. Similar, in “Love is Blind and Deaf,” the couple, … Read more
Imagine a world without women. There would be no life at all. Planet Earth would be an empty place. There would be no such thing as a human being. We should feel lucky that women exist. Without women, there would be no future. However, why are women being degraded in society? Why is the media … Read more
Did you ever wonder what an animal has to say? Only if we could communicate with animals and hear all the abuse it goes through maybe our thoughts would reflect on Animal Neglect. Animal neglect is cruel; not only does it harm innocent animals in captivity but also, it’s denies animals to live life fully. … Read more
Parent Engagement Marisela is one of my third grade students. She was born prematurely and is a native Spanish speaker who has a hard time retaining information and needs a great deal of teacher redirection to complete a task. Marisela becomes frustrated when a new concept is introduced and can refuse to participate without one … Read more
proclaims western beliefs and medicine superior to Liberian culture. This again feeds into the issue of lack of trust: and trust between those giving and receiving aid is a significantly large issues because it keeps the provision of aid and communication network efficient. Without trust humanitarian work cannot suffice. Another place we can look for … Read more
In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon, we are introduced to Christopher Boone, a 15 year old boy who has a disability comparatively to Asperger’s Syndrome. Christopher only lives with his dad, Ed Boone, because he is told that his mother died a couple of year ago from a … Read more
I. Poverty is hunger. Poverty is lack of shelter. Poverty is being sick and not being able to see a doctor. Poverty is not having access to school and not knowing how to read. Poverty is not having a job, is fear for the future, living one day at a time. Poverty is losing a … Read more
One of the worst injuries that has ever occurred to me was having my fingers burned by extremely hot water. It was a cold, dark day at 7:31pm, and it was just me, my older brother, Gideon, and my younger brother, Theodore. I was 9 years old, Theodore was 2 years old, and Gideon was … Read more
After completing the StregthsQuest survey, I learned that my five greatest strengths are Harmony, Competition, Achiever, Includer, and Communication. Some of these strengths I had previously recognized as a strength, but a few were a surprise to me. Growing up, I was always a competitive person. I enjoyed the thrill of winning, whether it be … Read more
What promotes the subjection of women? Master before enslaving a body must first enslave the mind of the weak to poison their self-esteem to request total obedience. Propaganda is always trying to persuade the audience to a persuaders point of view either political, religious, ethical. One of the approaches is to make the individual believe … Read more
Socialism is the idea of a social organization that supports production, distribution, and trade that should be controlled within the community itself. There are many aspects of socialism that are unique, setting it apart from other social systems in the world. The ‘social aspect of socialism gives evidence to the fact that in the system, … Read more
Treceived your letter wondering how a liberal arts education would benefit a medical student. This is a very common debate that has come up lately. A liberal arts education is something that most colleges are beginning to require. There are many factors that come into play when talking about a liberal arts education, especially when … Read more
There are many reasons why relationships fail. The most common reasons are the lack of trust, communication, respect, and honesty. All these combined make a solid foundation for the rest of the relationship structure. It is similar to building a house if there is not a solid foundation the rest of the structure will not … Read more
On May 1, 2014, my grandmother, Phuong Tran, passed away because of a stroke. We were so close and I usually stayed in her house while my parents were in their business trip. The days before her death, there were no signs of sickness. She did her daily jobs as usual. We also made some … Read more
Jurasssic Park is a #1 New York best-selling, science fiction novel written by Michael Crichton. Hammond creates Jurassic Park with a small amount of staffs to increase efficiency and money flow. Hammond, instead of a large group of staff, has a computer system that operates all the park’s functions. A large function in the computer … Read more
Outside of school, I have been involved in lots of different activities, such as horseback riding, piano, classical reading and creative writing class. However, I am most passionate about horseback riding, my book discussion club, and my writing class. Ever since I was little, I knew that I wanted go horseback ridingand I knew it … Read more
Thesis: The American society has become so politically correct, that no one is able to speak their mind without facing major judgment or discrimination. Society would rather be peaceful Society feels that if everyone is getting along things run smoother To avoid offending someone it is best to keep things unsaid Instead of creating a … Read more
Nativism in the 21st Century Since its creation the United States has been a welcoming home for the lost souls of the world, looking for a place where they could grow and prosper, free of prosecution and judgment. Everyone came for a fresh start, the freedom and liberty that was unattainable in other countries. The … Read more
Hyperloop Vs. High-Speed Trains When it comes to high-speed transportation the United States falls short compared to the rest of the world. Currently in California there is a need for a mode of transportation that can get passengers around quickly and at a reasonable cost. The ideal mode of transportation to solve the problem would … Read more
Psychopathy is a personality disorder, mainly characterized by a lack of remorse or empathy, and is highly associated with antisocial behavior alongside other symptoms (Pozzulo, 301). Research shows that psychopathy can develop during childhood and adolescence (Pozzulo, 314). Psychologists are able to present to court the most probable criminal behavior of an young offender, as … Read more
Earnest Hemmingway’s short story Hills Like White Elephants is one that is unique for its time. In 1927, when it was first published it wasn’t very well understood. The story takes place at a bar within a Spanish railway station. Unlike the norm for most stories of the time, Hemmingway was very vague when describing … Read more
Briefly what this list involves and what purpose it serves The Redman Childe’s list was created by Australian born archaeologist V. Gordon Childe. Childe was concerned about various approaches to the topic of Civilization. Early approaches to included evolutionary stages, societies as an ecosystem with social relation. Childe established a theory called cultural evolution or … Read more
The trial takes place on the ‘hottest day of the year’. This inevitable heat sets the stage for the aggression that arises in the most of the men hence the title ’12 Angry Men’. Aggression can be described as any form of behavior that is intended to injure someone physically or psychologically. This suggest that … Read more
Benito Cereno, written by Herman Melville, is a novella that centers on Captain Delano, an American who stumbles upon a Spanish slave ship in distress. Before the arrival of the captain, a clever and desperate slave named Babo plotted and carried out a successful mutiny. The roles of master and servant switch, but unfortunately, Captain … Read more
Have you ever wanted something so bad that once you have it you kind of sit back and reevaluate everything that just happened and you just need a small breather to take everything in? There’s just something about nature that takes my breath away and takes me to a different dimension. It makes feel so … Read more
King Henry VIII was a man known for being girl crazy, he seemed like he would want a new girl everyday. In a way he loved girls, but had no feelings for them. According to Lord Mountjoy to Erasmus, 1509 “He used to marry a new wife every day, and chop off her head next … Read more
Nicolle Gomez Nishi Shah-Williams English 100 23 September 2015 Breaking Down The Wall Music can be more than just something to dance or sing along to. It is also a form of art and a way for people to let their feelings out in a different way. Many people write music to express any sort … Read more