When you hear the word prostitution what kind of image pops up in your mind? Is it a malnourished drug addicted woman? A woman possibly controlled by a pimp? When you hear prostitution, do you think of someone forced against their will? | wanted to know what you all thought before I told you the … Read more
The year was 1976. The presidential race was starting to pick up, with all of the nomination hopefuls attempting to make their mark. At one of the campaign stops, one of the two candidates from the Republican party, former governor of California Ronald Reagan stepped up onto the stage to speak. He knew the speech … Read more
The word responsible is incredibly hard to define. It has a different meaning for each and every person that gets asked the question. Different cultures think of it differently, different communities think of it differently, even two sisters would answer think of it differently. According to Ronald Wright, in his book A Short History of … Read more
In the recorded conversations that Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, had with his White House aides, he reveals his motivations and his assumptions about the American public: “Everybody says we’ve got to protect this one and that one and the other one. The main thing we’ve got to protect is the … Read more
1066: The Year of the Conquest is not a bad book, but it is not a very good book either. When I first opened the book I was expecting to have nothing cold hard facts thrown into my face, but instead I got an informational story that was told with emotion. There were times in … Read more
According to President Bill Clinton, “We have a chance to pass the toughest, smartest crime bill in the history of the United States,” and this was the belief that most California residents felt at the time the “Three Strikes and you’re out Law,” took effect in 1994. The purpose of the Three Strikes Law is … Read more
INTRODUCTION In one of my dental public health courses, I had a chance to read the novel “The Eleventh Hour” to learn about the American healthcare system. One major feature of the U. S. health care system is the fact that hospitals are so controlled by the insurance companies that they are not always given … Read more
The purpose of Methadone Maintenance programs is to provide addiction services to opioid-addicted individuals. Treatment programs can help addicts decrease their dependence on opioids and provide them with healthier lives. Methadone maintenance has proven to be beneficial in many ways using long-lasting medication and other strategies to help addicts turn their lives around. A recent … Read more
Throughout the years many media sources use social constructs to make their audience conform to an ideal. This essay uses three media sources to show that making the audience conform to a set ideal can be detrimental to people and their culture. The first source, Minik: The Lost Eskimo, expresses how conforming too much to … Read more
The famous Scottsboro case began on March twenty fifth nineteen thirty one on one of the Southern Railroad’s trains that was to travel from Chattanooga to Memphis. On this particular day there was approximately twenty four people “hoboing” or hitching a ride on the top of the train most of whom were young males. Among … Read more
Persuasive Essay On How To Get Life Insurance Can I Get Life Insurance If I am a Pilot? Earning your pilot’s license is a thrilling experience. Some people decide to get their aviation license to help with a long commute or for agricultural reasons. Some have dreamed of flying since they were small children. And … Read more
Life Long Effect of Concussion Consistently hear about an athlete that resigns long before their prime is over due to a long lasting impacts of concussion. After you encounter a concussion, post-concussion will likely linger for a day, weeks months even a year. “A Post-concussion syndrome is a complex disorder in which various symptoms such … Read more
Death is something that every human must face. It is the inevitable conclusion to life and is something that humans have had to come to terms with since the dawn of their existence. This is very clear in many of the writings and stories that human beings have told throughout history. This obsession about the … Read more
Western expansion is one of the defining moments in United States history. The country grew tremendously and the country became the powerhouse it is today. Another moment that is more debatable was the Monroe Doctrine. In 1823, President Monroe published a document that outlined American policy on European involvement in North America. It stated that … Read more
The commercial grabs the reader’s attention and maintains it on the Old Spice man. It starts out with a former NFL player and an actor Isaiah Mustafa in an ordinary bathroom wearing nothing but a towel. He represents the “perfect male” for both women and as well as men. He is considered manly with the … Read more
A renowned baseball player once said, “Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you’re just wasting your life”( BrainyQuote. com) He anticipated people to react to the world in 1940s and 1950s to show that places should … Read more
There are two different theories related to the behaviourist approach in psychology, both explanations provide a valid perspective on with relevant applications of these theories and evidence to support these perspectives. These specific theories focus on why an individual may behave in a certain way. Classical conditioning and operate conditioning both explain the behaviourist approach … Read more
Connecting to others past experiences through distinctively visual elements allows the responder to mentally visualise images evoking an emotional and historical connection with the story, as they’re brought to life. “The Shoe Horn Sonata”, a play by John Misto establishes these experiences through the eye witnesses of the Australian nurses. In addition to Angelina Jolie’s … Read more
It is a normal day in Victorian England, I and my family wake up, and do what we usually do, go to work. Once I got to work, my boss assigned me to a new chimney. It was a normal day of cleaning, until I spot a girl out of the corner of my eye. … Read more
Sports teams at any level always have mascots. Mascots give fans something to cheer for. However, there is some controversy about some of the mascots. Some team names and mascots are related to Native Americans, such as The Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, and the Florida State Seminoles. Some people will argue that … Read more
There is one truth in war… good men will die, sent to the front by their senior civilian and military leadership. Throughout the short history of the United States, many published works put forth a counter position to Huntington’s The Soldier and the State. All attempt to find the “right” answer and balance to the … Read more
Josh Renville, an 18 year old student attending Fargo North High School has petitioned against the school in question for violating his first amendment right to freedom of speech. The school prohibited Renville from using a photograph in which he his holding his favorite rifle for his senior portrait in the yearbook. Renville claims that … Read more
I squinted through the sunlight and scanned the water in front of me. With my teeth clenched on my whistle, I paced the hot concrete. All of a sudden, the slide screeched as an older woman plunged into the pool. I instinctively moved towards the struggling guest with my safety tube outstretched, ready to execute … Read more
The experiences of the Native Americans and the Africans in the North American colonies during the colonial period differed greatly, but were also similar in many ways. The natives were just that, natives; they owned land that was taken from them by European settlers who came from a land faraway. The settlers came to the … Read more
In this Close Reading I will be analyzing a passage from “Preciousness,” by Clarice Lispector, in an attempt to argue that the protagonists idle classroom drawings are a metaphor for an internal struggle to reconcile “self” with normative contextual constraints that compel conformity. “Preciousness” centers on the internal life of an unnamed 15-year old girl, … Read more
The Bill of Rights was created in 1791 and is, “in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties, the Bill of Rights lists specific prohibitions on governmental power. ” (Bill of Rights Institute) The Bills of Rights were created by James Madison and there are a total of ten … Read more
For me, there is nothing I enjoy more (almost) than reviewing indie films. I am one that seeks out those who could benefit from the extra promotion, and although it can be difficult to sometimes squeeze it into my schedule, I am happy to help when I can. And that is exactly how I feel … Read more
Your Sport Should be A Degree In the article “Why Not a College Degree in Sports? ” written by Roger Pielke Jr. he discusses whether college athletes should receive a degree in their sport. He suggested that college sports should be a degree. He claims athletes will be more accountable for their grades while avoiding … Read more
Surprisingly, reality TV lacks on one important factor that reality TV should incorporate, and that is reality. Many television programs full of high entertainment and creativity are full of lies and as well. Most television producers and directors edit conversations and persuade the stars to make certain decisions. Although there is no written script for … Read more
Hawaii is often admired for the beauty and uniqueness it brings to America. Despite the distinctly Hawaiian culture it brings to America, its annexation was extremely controversial. Although there were people in opposition to the annexation of Hawaii due to the belief that it was unnecessary and unconstitutional, the majority of Americans and Hawaiians alike … Read more
Throughout the novel, How to Read Literature like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster, the author elucidates that several interpretations can be drawn regarding the meaning of a story. For example, in chapter 27 entitled “The Test Case”, Foster explores this very claim by providing the interpretations linked to “The Garden Party” by Katherine Mansfield. … Read more
The Founding Fathers believed that the sanctity of individual rights must be held above all else, due to their prior experiences with the tyrannical rule of King George III of Great Britain. After the drafting and ratification of the Constitution, the United States government has introduced several laws and allowed several actions that compromise the … Read more
Trapped In the Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Charlotte describes a woman’s life under the control of her husband. The story takes place in the late 1800s in a small town in California. The woman is believed to be mentally ill; her husband does not let her go anywhere. The windows are barred, the … Read more
With the outbreak of the Civil War, a war between free states and slave states, it is to be expected that hostility amongst one another will intensify through a series of events. The KilpatrickDahlgren Raid provoked more rage when the true intentions of the Union were revealed via the Dahlgren Papers. Proposed by Brigadier General … Read more
In life there are different ideas, whether the ideas are about money, or philosophy, or something something as complex as beginning of the universe. A common question is what is the definition of a “good life”. People have different opinions on the subject. The idea of a good life can be totally different between people. … Read more
In the book King Philip’s War by Daniel R. Mandell, Mandell argues that King Philip’s War is the fundamental turning point in the relations between the Indians and Anglo Americans and the Sovereignty of the Indians. This ultimately led to the war known as King Philip’s War. King Philip’s War talks about the encounters between … Read more
“Adam and Eve” by Ani Difranco and “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid are two literary works that speak to the issue of how important it is to have a mother in a daughter’s life. It is the life experience(s) that can only be communicated to a daughter by her mother. The emotions, feeling and understanding of … Read more
Although the Second Amendment stops the federal government from entirely banning guns in America, limited restrictions are permitted on the possession and distribution of firearms. The ease of obtaining a firearm in America fosters a dangerous environment and crime. Hence, the Second Amendment should be reinterpreted so that sterner gun laws can be implemented because … Read more
A new ethical discussion is emerging in the oncology world due to overwhelming advances in fertility preservation in all age groups. The journal article “The Ethics of Fertility Preservation for Paediatric Cancer Patients: From Offer to Rebuttable Presumption” addresses the pressing need to discuss the ethics of failing to preserve fertility as this current practice … Read more
They created so many job opportunities, built industries that benefited the whole country and gave away much of their hard earned money. Capitalists of the nineteenth century may have been considered robber barons but they were for the most part captains of industry. The American Industrial Revolution fundamentally changed politics, society, and the economy. Factory … Read more
In India, The Caste System is used to determine what rank one will be in society and the social class one is in cannot be changed. The Caste System is mostly practiced in India, however it slowly travelled and made its way to high school. In the 1986 comedy, drama, and romance, “Pretty in Pink”, … Read more
Each state is different and abides by different codes that benefit the state the best. Many considerations to take in count and it important each state researches to provide the best codes. “This code is enacted as a part of the state’s continuing statutory revision program, begun by the Texas Legislative Council in 1963 as … Read more
Leadership is simply possessing the competency, skills and ability to model and guide others in a direction or arrangement that leaves them still feeling well accomplished and empowered. “Today’s leaders face complex challenges, mounting scrutiny, flatter organizations and a future that promises more of each. ” (……… ), it is for that very reason that … Read more
What man played a key role in Vermont becoming a state? Here’s a hint! It begins with an E and ends with a N. He was a revolutionary figure. The winter of 1738, Ethan Allen was born a native of Connecticut. Allen was said to be a tall, and a troublesome man. As Ethan and … Read more
Gerald had leaned forward and rested his elbows on the desk when he’d finished his appraisal, and kept his gaze locked on the actress, keen to see if his statement, deliberately constructed to appeal to Katrina’s ego and self awareness, had any effect. His lips curled up slightly at the corners, in what could be … Read more
There have been many notable Thomeece in the short life of the United States of America. The list includes greats such as Thomas Edison, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Thomas the Tank Engine. Sharing a common name, they have differentiated themselves in their fields, changing the world as they see fit. Although many have had great … Read more
Alice in Quantum land by Robert Gilmore is a wonderful and creative allegory of Quantum Physics. Throughout the story Alice meets a strange cast of characters, each one relating to a quantum function. Through these characters Alice, and the readers, gain a greater understanding of quantum mechanics. The Heisenberg Bank In chapter two Alice enters … Read more
Frederick Douglass once said “Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave. ” Slavery had yet to be abolished in the early to mid 1800’s. Frederick Douglass was a former slave who escaped from his master. Douglass was a slave in the 1800’s or also know as the Industrial Revolution time period. During that … Read more
The 7 Years War (The French and Indian War) originated from the land disputes in the Ohio River Valley. The British colonies had begun to expand westwards to take part in the lucrative fur industry that the French had fully invested in. Because the French wanted to prevent the British from taking away from their … Read more
fabricated with ethylene vinyl acetate which maintains the stiffness of the mouthpiece to prevent the mouthpiece from becoming deformed. The mouthpiece must have a fitted bite position to enable it to prevent the extra force to the jaw. The stats prove that a change needs to be made with the concussion protocol at all levels … Read more