Debt can be a very challenging thing to deal with. Some people react better than others. It’s reported that people in debt have more stress, depression, physical, and social issues. If you can’t cope with the fact that you are dealing with debt, you are more than likely going to get worse. The results of … Read more
“A life is not important except the impact it has on other lives. “(Robinson). If you have an impact on people’s lives, why make it a negative one. Judging people for their skin color, academic status, or anything like that is extremely disrespectful. Most of the time, people see right through the good qualities, and … Read more
1, George Delpratt, have grown up in a time where honour is everything; an era where people believe the sole way to demonstrate true patriotism is to pay the ultimate sacrifice for one’s country. That’s why half the men are here, at Gallipoli. Heroes, they feel the need to be memorialised as heroes. But there’s … Read more
The Gospel of Mark is a profoundly rich theological work which gives us an insight into the way his community understood and saw Jesus. Mark’s Gospel paints a picture of Jesus that is distinct from the other three Gospels. We know that Mark was written sometime before the destruction of the temple and most scholars … Read more
American fiction often portrays real-life experiences of a given period in history. Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan was based of the true story about the Niland brothers, who fought in the second world war in the Pacific theatre and the European theatre. Three of the four were presumed dead and after finding out that the … Read more
Online dating gives you the satisfaction of getting to know an individual with confidence because there is less stress involved. You both are able to be yourself and express yourself in whatever manner you prefer without any awkward silence to follow. But can you really fall in love with somebody you have never met? Online … Read more
While studying the Brony subculture I have found the main artifact the subculture revolves around is the TV Series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Part of studying the subculture is analyzing the artifact’s rhetorical situation, how it applies rhetorical appeals and the artifact’s visual elements. By doing so I hope to learn how the … Read more
A common political culture by no means advises that all Americans reflect alike. Some are conservative and have a tendency to vote Republican. Some are liberal and have a tendency to vote Democratic. Some have more harmful attitudes toward public officials than do others. These styles determine how Americans contribute, whom they vote for, and … Read more
Imagine your life propelled into a constant state of reconstruction. All attempts to form a sense of identity are ultimately ruled out or minimally sustained based upon your life encounter. I have three identities, but can never identify with one. The feeling of being that fake friend who treats everyone differently lurks with me. Growing … Read more
“Monkey see monkey do” is a phrase that originated in the early 1920’s to express the act of mimicry, and the experts of mimicry are kids. The brain of an infant is like a sponge, soaking up all of the information it receives. The ability for the brain to absorb so much information, from actions … Read more
General psychology holds some of my fondest memories from my high school days, most prevalent being when my professor offered several personality tests to take for extra credit. Being the typical overachiever, I decided to take part, and I chose the Carl Jung personality test. I’ve always felt more comfortable sitting in a corner, away … Read more
The American Dream is known all over the world to people who believe the United States holds the American Dream. People who don’t live here in the United States are trying to reach for the American dream which is inclusive to attaining an upper to middle class lifestyle. My personal view of the American Dream … Read more
Making an Activity Series of Metals using different Solutions Purpose/ Hypothesis: The purpose of this lab was to clearly identify the reactivity of magnesium, zinc and copper. The metals reactivity will be exemplified as it will be tested with different solutions such as zinc sulfate (ZnSO4), copper sulfate (CuSO4), hydrochloric acid (HCL), magnesium sulfate (Mg2SO4), … Read more
Comparison & Contrast of the Characters Nora and Linde in “A Doll’s House” “A Doll’s House”, written by Henrik Ibsen is a three-act play, which talks about a family life, where Torvald Helmer is the husband to Nora, who is the housewife. The major characters within this play are Torvald Helmer, who is a bank … Read more
The Effect of Temperature on Enzyme Activity Aim: To investigate how temperature effects the enzyme catalase. Hypothesis: If the temperature of water is increased then the enzyme will react quicker to form oxygen and water, when compared to cold water. Purpose: To design and conduct a plan of a practical about the effects of temperature … Read more
The poem of Beowulf follows a heroic character who defeats monsters and faces adversity, but approaches it all with what can be seen as Christian beliefs. The author is unknown so there is no way of knowing if the author was actually Christian, and rather it is believed it was orally told in a time … Read more
Comparison to the Average College Student Data First and foremost, I was very interested in how many similarities and differences that there was between myself and the average college student. I found the similarities interesting because I do not feel that I spend my time evenly in each area, like I assumed the average college … Read more
The weakness of will is defined as a lack of self-control or the state of acting against one’s better judgment. Philosophers have debated for years about the philosophical puzzle surrounding the concept of the weakness of will. At the heart of the philosophical puzzle is the dichotomy between acknowledging the best course of action to … Read more
More often than not, driving is thought of as a right rather than a privilege. Especially among teenagers. Teen drivers are more dangerous and more likely to be involved in an accident, anyone can tell you that. If a teenager is such a dangerous driver, what can we do about it? More importantly, how do … Read more
The civilisation of Ancient China was influenced by a complex mix of beliefs, values and traditions. Some, such as Taoism, were religious; others, such as Confucianism, were more to do with behaviour. Closely tied in with these were many rituals influencing how people were buried, how they arranged their homes, how they drank their tea … Read more
By In the 1970s and 80s, there was a struggle worldwide for power and finding identity. These problems range from a personal level to the government and to the social status of different people groups, like African Americans and women. During this time, the amount of immigration increased exponentially. Many people escaped here to the … Read more
Camille sipped her tea and enjoyed the rays of sunlight streaming into the coffee shop. Class had finished and her friend Lena had just left her. For now, she enjoyed the bliss of peace and quiet of being alone without lonesomeness. She took her book” Girl, interrupted” and sipped her tea. She sympathised with the … Read more
Today’s society is constantly changing. People everywhere are changing beliefs, appearances, and even ways of life. One of these new ways of life, known as Veganism, is one that is rapidly sweeping the nation. Veganism, as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is a strict vegetarian who consumes no animal food or dairy products. Are all of … Read more
Heart failure is a very common disease; whereby around 670,000 people are diagnosed with the disease every year (Lien, & Alexis, 2012). There is increased hospitalization of people aged above 65 years because of congestive heart failure. It is characterized with the slow movement of the blood through the heart and an increased pressure in … Read more
Ecology is the scientific study, which focuses on the interactions between organisms and their environments as well as interactions with other organisms. Stream ecology is a subset of ecology that observes the interactions between the organisms found within the stream and their interactions with the stream itself. A contributing factor to stream ecology is leaf … Read more
In today’s increasingly interconnected and globalized world, it is easier than ever to determine whether countries are engaging in gross violations of human rights. The information revolution and other media platforms allow individuals to view violations of human rights occurring in countries on the other side of the world. When violations of human rights become … Read more
All began when Christmas break started. Just like other kids, was extremely excited for the break. It meant no school for two weeks, presents, and more importantly, no school for two weeks. I didn’t know what I wanted for Christmas that year. I had everything, it seemed. I had entertainment, a family that loved me, … Read more
Any structure with a distinct, identifiable and iconic product or image has an invaluable asset. Likewise, Empire Cinema is a valuable asset. However, it is essential to recognize that the audience demands are different from those that the building targeted initially. It would therefore be necessary to adapt the building for use today. It is … Read more
When presented with the question “Which is the hardest sport? ” most people might reach for boxing or wrestling (ESPN; Kevin Neeld). While these seem like plausible choices, society forgets the psychology behind sports. When adding psychology, rowing should definitely score higher than 39th out 60 different sports(ESPN). Even based off of physiology most people … Read more
As a human being, it is essential to have some type of occupation in your lifetime. This is due to the necessity of financial compensation or money in order to live. Some people may need more money than others based on how their life is orchestrated. Now just because someone might simply have a specific … Read more
I was four years old, surrounded by the voices of family member catching up, telling each other about their jobs, kids, and just life in general. Smells of Christmas cookies and a roasting turkey were lingering in the air, and I was itching with anticipation of the gift exchange that was about to take place. … Read more
The second epigraph in the book is “Never that which is shall die” – Euripides. Robert’s final act on earth captures his essence. All the characters who have a transcript in this novel remember Robert Ross in different ways, depending on their relativity of truth; some consider him a hero, and some a traitor. Although … Read more
‘Vogue is a fashion magazine, and a fashion magazine is about change,” Anna Wintour. Imagine a girl walking down the crowded streets, when she suddenly see a newsstand filled to the brim with brand new magazines. She sees poking out amongst the chaos the beautiful colors of the cover of Vogue. She feels the excitement … Read more
As many may know, artists around the world have produced work that has had a lasting effect for generations. From century to century, we have been able to accumulate numerous amounts of emotions, symbolism, and pure talent from the works of art they throw out to us. Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican painter, was known … Read more
The internet and other ways of communication is part of our lives, we use our technology on a daily basis. As users, it allows us to do mostly everything at the tip of our fingers. We enjoy free access to the internet, we are informed of the latest news, and we can watch our favorite … Read more
Do you know why children should not drink coffee? These days lifestyle of children has been changing regarding the way that children drink. Caffeine is one of the biggest problems in the world. Most companies make many things from caffeine such as coffee, tea, chocolate, soda, and Energy Drinks. However, children under 18 years old … Read more
Rough Draft: Sleep Paralysis Condition Have you ever had a nightmare? maybe you think that Chucky, Freddy Krueger or It the Clown were coming to get you, then you begin to get that feeling that someone is in your room while your tucked in bed but you know that all of it is fake and … Read more
How many times on the radio or television have you heard something about an accident that occurred involving an intoxicated driver? Probably an overwhelmingly high amount of times considering the increasing numbers of accidents due to drunk driving. This topic is a widespread issue that affects many lives, or even worse, ends them. According to … Read more
This essay will discuss why understanding learning styles is useful to student nurses. In addition, I will discuss my own dominate learning styles, paying attention to my strengths and weaknesses, also identifying areas where it is necessary for me to improve my weaker learning style, and how I can build on this for the future … Read more
The Ruined Maid The “Ruined Maid” was written by Thomas Hardy in 1866. This poem has six stanzas, which consists of four quatrains each. In the beginning of each stanza the farm girl speaks, and ‘Melia, the “ruined girl” speaks just for the last line; however for the last stanza ‘Melia begins to respond to … Read more
After my third wish had been granted, my wife, Mrs. White has not been the same. Our home became more quiet than it already has been and more lonely than ever. At nights I wouldn’t be able to sleep with the crying my wife made, I made her believe I never heard her at night, … Read more
Sherlock Holmes is a prominent figure in Victorian literature as well as modern television and film. He is a renowned character as he uses his sharp intellect to solve many mysterious crimes alongside his partner, John Watson. Holmes has a darker side that is often overlooked by many fans. His long history of drug use … Read more
Desdemona’s role as Othello’s wife proves to be a weighty factor in the unsuccessful conversion of Othello. As Jane Hwang DeGenhardt discusses, a crucial aspect of the culture during this era was the idea concerning the “threat of Islamic conversion” which is “in light of England’s increased commercial engagement with the Ottoman empire” (84). In … Read more
To start this exploration it is best to begin with the oldest cases of suicide, and work up to modern day to see both changes and similarities amongst them. Before doing so, the actual meaning of the word suicide needs to be established. Suicide translates to “self-murder” in English. The word suicide comes from the … Read more
Feminism, why the long face? Today, there are many rights women tend to take for granted. For example, women are allowed to vote, pursue a higher education, are not pressured to get married or have children, and play sports. These are some of the rights that women have earned within the past century. To put … Read more
Voluntary participants, accessibility is a challenge for those compelled to play under policies and doctor’s recommendation. Fringe benefits Even though participants are influenced by several factors to play sports, the unforeseen benefits associated playing serve as additional motivation to engage in physical activity. These fringe benefits include: controlling deviant behaviors, addressing transgender issues, creating opportunities … Read more
Social policies are significant in terms of providing families with economic stability and the means to subsist. In our current global economy, few families can afford to be supported by male breadwinners alone. While other developed nations have adopted a variety of social policies to ease the responsibilities of parents and help balance work and … Read more
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”, says former South African President, Nelson Mandela. While this statement is very true, there are a few caveats to this statement. If students do not want to reap all the benefits of education, they will not be as likely to change … Read more
This essay discusses two productions of Hamlet Act 1 Scene 4-5 from the ghost’s entry to Hamlet’s reaction: the 2009 version directed by Gregory Doran starring David Tennant and the 1990 version by Glenn Close starring Mel Gibson. The 2009 version scene has a contemporary feel with its use of modern dressing and settings. The … Read more
Carl Jung was born on July 26, 1875 in Kesswil, Switzerland. He was the only child of a Protestant clergyman. At the age of four, his family moved to Basel in which he grew up and attended the University of Basel from 1895-1900. Jung furthered his education at the University of Zurich where he obtained … Read more