Breed Bans: Anything with a mouth can bite Four paws, wagging tail, and cold wet nose, the image that comes to mind probably isn’t a Rottweiler, Doberman, or Pit Bull even though the description covers all dogs. Assuming you are like most people you associate those specific breeds with junkyards, heavy chain leashes, and flash … Read more
Introduction Solitude was one of the main disciplines Jesus engaged in throughout His ministry (Luke 5:16. NIV) The sole purpose is to commune with God alone and get rid of things in life that cloud your sight and hinder you from hearing God. It is in this place of close communion with God, the soul … Read more
School-to-Prison Pipeline The school-to-prison pipeline plagues schools and youth across the country, specifically targeting minority and disabled students in urban areas. Due to policies employed in schools across the United States, students are channeled directly from the school system into the criminal justice system. Many of these schools have metal detectors, law enforcement officers in … Read more
I was six years old when my father strapped me into my first pair of skis, “Skiing is way more fun than snowboarding. Snowboarding isn’t even a real sport,” he jokingly told me while putting on his own skis. Little did my father know I would later become a snowboarder at the age of twelve, … Read more
The period I chose to focus on was the Antebellum Period of 1789-1812. From this period the three things I chose to touch upon were the Cotton Gin, Early Industrialization and the Rise in Manufacturing in the North, and the canal system during the Antebellum Period in American history. This period is considered to be … Read more
To complete the property tour, we looked at the bedroom, comfortably proportioned for a queen sized bed and a floor-to-ceiling closet with a large window facing Paolina Park. The attractive bathroom was functional and came equipped with all the essentials. Lastly, we looked at the garage. Maria Laura informed us that Italians refer to a … Read more
During the late 1800’s America was starting to wear down. Our country was taking a nosedive. Corruption had seeped into most of the government. The ideas and equality that Lincoln had fought for were well nigh forgotten Large corporations would smash the “common” people and keep them from raising themselves back up. Our country was … Read more
The ocean was angry and the waves thrashed at the beach like a rabid pit bull at the end of its chain, desperately looking to bite into anyone or anything. A hurricane was off the coast of Ocean City. It wasn’t close enough to cause evacuations, but it kicked up the surf to the point … Read more
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a headstrong woman, who was determined to give women the rights they deserved. Her devoted mindset lead her to start the American Women’s Right Movement, as well as she began a solution for women suffrage (“Declaration”). So, she started the Declaration of Sentiments. The Declaration of Sentiments was written primarily by … Read more
The live performance that I had attended to was Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra “Messiah” near Madison, WI. The genre of composition is supposed to be drama. This composition genre is an oratorio, which is a large-scale dramatic genre originating in the Baroque. Baroque is based on text of religious or serious character, performed by solo voices, … Read more
Colonial America depended on the natural environment to meet basic needs of the people and the colony. Colonial America also had regional differences among culture or historical reason for establishment as a colony. The three big geographic location were the South, Middle, and the New England colonies. In the South you had Virginia and in … Read more
When conducting an interview for the American Film Institute, actor Jeff Bridges, discussing 1941s Citizen Kane, said its director was “twenty-five years old, and he didnt know what he couldnt do…and Greg Toland gave him all the confidence in the world (2011, 0:28 sec.). Bridges was of course talking about the late, great Orson Welles. … Read more
Introduction The Civil Rights Era was one of the most tumultuous times in our American history, that fact is no more visible than in Birmingham, Alabama which during the timespan from 1957 to 1963 was known as one of the most segregated and violent cities in the south. Numerous beatings, bombings, and other violent confrontations … Read more
“Nothing will medicine thee to that sweet sleep which you owe to yesterday.” This is an adaptation from a scene in Shakespeare’s “Othello” where Iago speaks to Othello about his ‘unfaithful’ wife. Iago says this to Othello to explain to him that he will never sleep as comfortably, and soundly as he did the night … Read more
In the early 20th century, Progressivism changed the role of government drastically. (pg. 777) The Progressive Era was a time of widespread, extraordinary “political innovation” and “social activism” that spanned from 1890 to 1920. (pg. 777) Progressives at the time sought to change the U.S. for the better due to the consequences of the urban-industrial … Read more
In the book why we love, author Helen Fisher attempts to understand the idea behind the human romantic love by studying the mating behavior of animals. Thus, she firmly believes that romantic love is a phenomenon arising from ‘human nature’. Which shows itself in the different forms in the animal kingdom. The book begins by … Read more
The Trail of Tears was a harsh and inhumane event that happened in the 1830’s. Indian tribes were forced off of their land and they were involuntarily relocated to what is now Oklahoma. There was fear and resentment among the white settlers when it came to their Native American adversaries. They were a different kind … Read more
Mrs. Mallard in the “Story of an Hour” and the girl in the “Hills like White Elephants” are tested by their lives. However, they vary in their function range of responses to their situations. Both stories reveals some major similarities in their lives as well as some dissimilarities in their characters. They both share some … Read more
This next year many communities might lose their spirit with in. With a simple swipe of a pen people will lose their past. The argument over the mascot name change of the Redskin. Many people of “Change the Mascot! ” Campaign disagree with the “Redskin” name that it is a racial slur, and dishonoring there … Read more
With concerns mounting over the health of our environment, and our society becoming more concerned with how we treat other human beings, there has never been a time where corporate social responsibility has been more important. With Under Armour being a member of the textile industry they are very susceptible to poor ethical decisions. Because … Read more
The economic and social differences highlighted by westward expansion led to the creation of two complete different sections of America, the North and the South. Yes, the North and South were already created; however, the economic and social changes, which became more clear through westward expansion, led them to growing farther apart and the two … Read more
visited 16 communities and connected with nearly 230 young Australians. This program is extremely beneficial as the participants are able to reconnect with their culture and explore their creativity through dance. Stories are shared and communities are brought together through this programme, which also helps the company discover more about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait … Read more
“… I will commence this holy day by writing to you. My heart is filled with gratitude to Almighty God for His unspeakable mercies with which He has blessed us in this day, for those He has granted us from the beginning of life, and particularly for those He has vouchsafed us during the past … Read more
Preceding the twentieth century, America finally made the world appear smaller. By utilizing its resources of advanced communication, transportation, and ideas, the United States became a world power (Keene, 170). This new title created conflict in and outside of America. Through this dissention, America’s role was formed by the desire to expand, obligation to help … Read more
When mentioning southern expansion in the years prior to the American Civil War, what places come to mind? While most people think of the west as the closest and quickest place the southern states could have expanded the institution of slavery, one does not typically consider Cuba as a likely location. The island of Cuba … Read more
Life Differences Between the Colonies Getting to the Americas was a hardship and living in the America was a struggle of itself. The two most know colonies were Jamestown and Plymouth both are famous because of stories have been told at a young age. Those stories that were told had some truth in it but, … Read more
James K. Polk was involved in politics for much of his life, but he probably wouldn’t have predicted that he would become the 11th president of the United States. Polk was the leading contender of the Democratic nomination for vice president when he was nominated to run for president. Much of his popularity can be … Read more
Superior Rome! The golden ages of Rome and Athens, a period of important benchmarks for the system of citizenship in history. Athens and Rome meet their golden age in different times; Athens in 430 B.C., Rome in 130B.C. A well-constructed citizenship system should contain the best offer to foreigners, citizens participation in government, and organization … Read more
Herbert Hoover was the thirty first president of the United States. His term was from 1929 to 1933. He was the first president born west of the Mississippi river. He was a self made man who rose from humble beginnings. He became a millionaire through his mining career. He was a humanitarian who helped people … Read more
The little rock nine were students enrolled in Little Rock Central High School who were African American. The Little Rock Crisis was about the students who were not allowed to go to the school that was a segregated school. This was supported by, Orval Faubus,The Governor of Arkansas. The nine people who were in the … Read more
For more than a century now the right of the African Americans have been taken away. Slavery in the Unites States dates back to the year 1619 in Jamestown, Virginia January 11, 1864, the 13th amendment was proposed by Senator John B. Henderson of Missouri if passed it would abolish all slavery in the United … Read more
As the colonies of America were being settled and beginning to grow, each colony began to develop its own differences and identity in the New World. Many people immigrated to the colonies be it puritans, slaves, farmers, quakers and various other groups, all came to escape persecution, start a new life, or make money in … Read more
Do you really know the effect that a concussion has on your body and brain? “In the US sports related concussions occur between 1. 6 and 3. 8 million times per year, making them the leading cause of mild traumatic brain injury. “(7) Many people nk that taking time to heal after a concussion is … Read more
concussions Karson Barber During this century there has been a large danger to everyone. Concussions are that danger. The definition of a concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head or violent shaking of head or body. During a concussion the brain is moving back and forth. This destroys brain cells … Read more
1877 saw the end of Reconstruction in the USA with the situation of African-Americans looking to be more positive as they had just gained the right to vote in 1870 with the 15th amendment and gained equal protection under the law with the 14th but still suffered terrible amounts of discrimination in the North and … Read more
The period of history during the Antebellum era saw many economic developments. Most historians that happen to be Economic Historians tend to say the period of the Antebellum era was between 1840s and the 1850s. Throughout this time many advancements in technology occurred as well as in the way people use that technology. Advancements in … Read more
The founding fathers were not gods. Consequently, they were not perfect, and neither were the systems they set up to run the country. Nevertheless, they knew that things would change, and they set up ways to fix the government when needed. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote that the American people have the … Read more
Every one of has heard it a hundred of times that: every single rules of English grammar matters. We all want to write a good paper without any flaws and errors. The problem is that writing a good paper is seldom fun. If you’ve studied a foreign language in school, if English is your secondary … Read more
Fermat’s last theorem Currently holding the world record for longest standing math problem ever, Fermat’s last theorem went unsolved for 365 years. Fermat’s last theorem was one of the largest white whales in the study of math. Over the centuries, thousands were puzzled by the impossible problem. From its conception to its solution, Fermat’s last … Read more
Cosmetic surgery has been performed on many people for decades. Nowadays, people all around the world want to look younger. Body image has recently become a huge part of society and a numerous amount of people are not fond of their bodies. Everyone wants to have the perfect body so they are not labeled as … Read more
Aristotle, a famous Greek philosopher, had a theory of trying to simplify the task of arguing by dividing and classifying arguments into three types. The three types are called Logos or logic-base, Pathos or emotion based, and Ethos or credibility based. The two classic essays, “Life Boat Ethics” by Garrett Hardin and “A Modest Proposal” … Read more
Sweatshops: Economical v. Ethical As corporate social responsibility is being widely implemented and scrutinized among society, sweatshops have become a controversial topic. Many view sweatshops as an unethical practice of corporations. However, it may not be perceived the same to others. Globalized companies take advantage of the cheaper labor costs when issuing their factories in … Read more
How would you convince anti-utopian critics such as Popper, Talmon and Berlin that utopian thinking is not necessarily authoritarian? There are three primary arguments that show that utopian thought is not necessarily authoritarian. The analysis will start defining key terms, and using Marx and Rousseau to explain the basis of Popper, Talmon and Berlin’s critique. … Read more
Reflection #1: Chapters 1-2 The author, Nick Carraway, states that he has very high moral standards and he has reserved all judgements so he does not misunderstand people and what they have gone through. The reader is introduced to Tom and Daisy Buchanan. The reader suggests Tom is a very successful man and has everything … Read more
Always keep track of your efforts and workouts and use a pedometer or any other such devices to stick to your daily goals and needs Studies and many other research works done by the scientists have proved that eating yoghurt helps the people to burn calories and to lose weight. So make sure that you … Read more
That the show using satire talks about ideals and theories formed by the Frankfurt School, while the majority of characters represent society and effect of mass media and mass consumption in a capitalist society. Daria and her friend Jane, however, represent people who revolt against the massproduced ideals and in turn are ridiculed by others. … Read more
The life of an artist stems from the originality of their art; however, sometimes the public does not understand or appreciate the art the artist dedicated wholeheartedly to. A Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka explored the ambition of an artist to achieve a feat no one had ever accomplished before, but instead of receiving admiration … Read more
(MIP-1) When Najmah loses her family, her personality very much develops and changes. (SIP-A) When Najmah loses Baba-Jan and Nur, Najmah becomes much more mature and develops more realistic fears, rather than her silly and childish fears she had once had. (STEWE-1) Before Najmah lost her family, she was very afraid of leopards, although she … Read more
know that in Canada studies have shown that there has been a 204% increase in a certain market from 1994 to 2014. Can you guess what market it is? Video games! Hello fellow classmates today I’ll be talking about video games as voices of creation and destruction. Although I will be focusing on the destructive … Read more
Introduction It is crucial with these types of questions to fully establish what is meant within the question. Just because an opera receives a positive review, does not necessarily mean it made a significant contribution to the genre. In fact, throughout musical history and across all genres, many performances which are poorly received are the … Read more
