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
Since the inception of the U. S. government there have been many different ideas on how to handle a variety of events, laws, and decisions that affect any country. To make these decisions the people of the United States and their elected officials have had two main opinions on the role that government should play … Read more
Within the plain, white, confining walls that border our composition classroom in the depths of the Netherlands core, there sits a student who is so completely opposite to the barriers that surround us all. As an avid participant in classroom discussions, she is easy to notice amongst the blur of faces as one looks around … Read more
Everyone should watch programming like The Simpsons or Family Guy because of the messages that these shows satirize disguised as “all in good fun” entertainment, though both shows try to get across the same messages both shows have their similarities and differences. The Simpsons have been on television for around 28 seasons that is more … Read more
The purpose of the article below is to provide how different human factors affect personal support workers within patient homes. It examines the biopsychosocial factors that may impact performance of the individual in the occupation. As the environment for personal support workers varies depending on the client demands, the factors are plenty with various consequences. … Read more
Theories that explain crime by examining the structure of society are only one of three major sociological approaches to crime causation. The other two are social process theories and social conflict approaches. Although sociological perspectives on crime causation are diverse, most build upon the principles of, social groups, social institutions, the arrangements of society, group … Read more
The wedding actually turned out to be really nice. We had both recited our vows, and surprisingly neither of us screwed them up. Blake’s was really sweet; “I love you. You are my best friend. Today I give myself to you in marriage. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and … Read more
A person’s actions impacts their peers, communities, and the world. Many people aspire to be “good” people, and hope to put good out into the world. One can define “good” in many different ways, but depending on an individual’s ethical code, they may or may not be considered good. The three major ethical theories which … Read more
The goal of this brief review is to investigate potential applicability of electrical stimulation modalities to early mobility treatment of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA or “stroke”). Rehabilitation clinicians working in the acute neurological settings see a diversity of diagnoses, a majority of which is stroke. Orders to treat patients post stroke prioritize early mobility focusing on … Read more
1. Describe the population/community in terms of their demographics (age, gender, ethnicity, etc. ) and their current health status (mortality, illnesses, etc. ). How do you gather this data? Infant mortality is a huge issue affecting public health in the United States. For the past three years the maternal mortality rate in Miami-Dade County has … Read more
Dear Sir/Madam, I provide this submission on behalf of Mr Gerry Mitchell in response to the Notice of Intention to Consider Refusal of his application for Partner Visa (Class UK) (Subclass 820) on the grounds of subsection 501(1) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth)”the Act”, dated [date of NOICR]. Introduction Mr Mitchell was convicted and … Read more
Farm Laborers: Injustice in the Fields Immigrant workers come to America in search of a better life. However, when they arrive they are faced with numerous hardships: inability to speak English, discrimination, and unfair wages in the worst jobs available. Due to earning low wages, immigrants live in unacceptable housing conditions. Because of their illegal … Read more
What does it take to be a good person? Lane and Sherri are very religious people. Lane and Sherri met at campus ministries in their third year in college. When Sherri and Lane found out that she is pregnant, both were lost and don’t know what to do. Sherri was torn between her decisions and … Read more
Judgment of the death penalty is both express also verifiable in as much compositions. For example, in the stranger Meursault’s long restriction throughout as much trial what’s more as much consequent execution would introduced Concerning illustration and only an elaborate, stately custom move directing, including both general population Furthermore religious powers. The grim reasonability about … Read more
In a society, there are set of accepted norms that expected to be met by everyone that is included within that society. As time passes, society begins to evolve and the standards change. What was once a normal standard of living in the early 1920’s may be seen as old fashioned and is no longer … Read more
Garrison Keillor tells a story in a classic Lake Wobegon episode of his memories of hot summer days working in the garden. He would be outside all day sweating, miserable, and hot, wishing that they could have air conditioning. He also recalls how his mother used to tell him to make the best of his … Read more
The History Channel’s Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History is a fascinating but basic video consisting of the background information that encompasses the Ku Klux Klan. The Klan, an American based terrorist group, is known not only for their repeated targeting of Blacks and Jews, but also of anyone not White Protestant; advocating “white supremacy, … Read more
“… Upon my secure hour thy uncle stole, with juice of cursed hebenon in a vile and in the porches of my ears did pour the leperous distilment. ” (Shakespeare, Ham. , 1. 5. 61-64) The death of Hamlet’s father set the book onto a layout of revenge and despair. It caused Hamlet to change … Read more
During the 1990s, feminism was beginning to flourish, mainly becoming depicted through music and film. Film was an especially influential way to challenge the status quo and the societal stereotypes played upon women. It was significant that film brought to life feminist values because it held such strong influence during the feminist movement from the … Read more
In these animal testing facilities, these animals go through unthinkable torture for our own selfish purposes. From being injected with unsafe chemicals to being locked inside of small cages, what these animals experience in these facilities is completely unethical. Countless undercover surveillance videos have been released depicting horrible scenes of the torture these animals go … Read more
Everyone carries a unique identity, whether they know it or not. Every identity is special and unique from someone else’s. Identity cannot be specified as bad or good because it is simply an identity. No matter the circumstances, whether you are gay, a murder, or straight, we all have an identity. People get so caught … Read more
We all know the one-act play: ‘Trifles’ By Susan Glaspell. We all understand the main moving forces in that the story, and the main characters that cause the problems or come up with the solutions. We know that Mrs. Wright killed her husband because she had dealt with abuse and neglect for years, and was … Read more
Often, avoiding a problem is the worst way to better a problem. The problem will just worsen over time, causing people to grow further apart. In her collection of short stories, Interpreter of Maladies, Jhumpa Lahiri describes people and their unsolved problems. Each story’s characters’ difficulties involve their issues with their relationships due to miscommunication … Read more
Spies in Arabia Priya Satia, writes Spies in Arabia: The Great War and the Cultural Foundations of Britain’s Covert Empire in the Middle East to examine the establishment of the pre-war intelligence community in the Middle East and the eventual establishment of Britain’s covert empire following World War I. Of particular focus is the cultural … Read more
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) describes Schizophrenia as a severe and conceivably disabling cognitive disorder (APA, 2013). With a known heritable component, Schizophrenia is most likely to have notable development during young adulthood and is symptomatically evident by periods of remission and relapse throughout the individual’s lifespan (APA, 2013). During the … Read more
If I were to survive a helicopter crash, then nothing would be off the table to ensure that I would live long enough to be rescued. The definition of survival is “the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances”. Entire TV show series … Read more
The Human Experience course, also known as, HMXP, is a general education course taught at Winthrop University. This course is the second of the General Education Core, coming between Writing 101 and CRTW 201. According to Withrop. edu, this course “explores the self and its relationship to education, to community, to the natural world, and … Read more
Abstract Early Childhood Programs should support families of diverse cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to incorporate them their classrooms. Examining existing programs can provide educators with the information they need to assist families and their children in their needs. It is also crucial for educators to build a program which involves the community in … Read more
Arianne Lovett The purpose of this research paper is to examine if bad parenting styles lead to criminal behavior in children. Some researchers have showed a positive association with bad parenting styles having a link to criminal behavior. Other researchers examine relationships between the participant’s mother and how a bad relationship with a parent can … Read more
Although the exact date of when rockets were first invented is still unclear, it is believed that the Chinese invented the first “rocket” (“The History of Rocket Science”). Moreover, the Chinese used gunpowder, invented in around 100 A. D, and positioned it in Bamboo sticks for religious festival tradition (“The History of Rocket Science”). Large … Read more
My uncle introduced me to fishing at an early age. My love for fishing began during our first trip together. I became hooked on the sport the moment I threw my line in the water and caught my first fish. In fact, that first fish, as little as it was, was mounted and hangs on … Read more
Fernand Leger was a well-known French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker whose artwork originated in the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. Born in Argentan, France in 1881, Fernand Leger built his artist reputation, in which his style varied from decade to decade, changing between working with abstract art and the use of figuration in which … Read more
The Matrix depicts a late twentieth century version of Earth where machines have taken over and are using humans as a power source, while having them experience life via a virtual simulation called the Matrix. The protagonist of the story Neo, or the One, has been recently awakened from the Matrix and is destined to … Read more
Underage drinking and driving remains an ongoing issue, statistically proven as the leading cause of teen death. Teen drinking and driving is still a problem today. Several teenagers would prefer to take the risk of driving home rather than to just ask a friend for a ride. Underage drinking and driving is proven to be … Read more
Before the differences and similarities between the longboard and skateboard are revealed here. It only makes sense to highlight exactly what both of them are in detail for others to get to know well. Therefore, this will be done first, and then the differences and similarities between both will be explained further in detail. Please … Read more
Polar bears. Many think of polar bears living in Antarctica as if they are living in a winter wonderland. Sadly this is not the case. Polar bears everywhere are on a daily struggle to survive. They have a shortage of ice time to hunt and fatten up for the winter. Because of the shortened ice … Read more
In the 1900s the first electric hearing aid was invented by a viennese man named Dr. Frederick Alt. One hearing aid was the ear trumpet. Other inventions included snail-shaped with shells, wire spring ran over the top of the head. Many scientists developed hearing aids that the teeth to conduct sound. In the twentieth century … Read more
When you go out with a couple of friends for a celebration or just to have a good time, you have to take everyone into consideration. You will have different people who have different tastes. The Cheesecake Factory is a restaurant with large variety, and food of the highest quality. It also has a wonderful … Read more
As I reflect on my career, I’ve come to develop my philosophy of what a Leadership role should look like as I see myself in the administrative role. I’ve had many helping hands along the way to show, teach, guide, and mold me into what I want to see meshed into an ultimate educational model. … Read more
To my high school self and anyone else struggling with the same things I was and still am, Until the summer going into my senior year, I had always been a very independent person. I was very confident in everything I did, never to rely on anyone else but myself for happiness or anything of … Read more
When people think of pageants they automatically assume the stereotype that pageants are contests for tall, thin, young, barbie girls, however, this is not true. The first Miss America pageant started on December 7, 1921, when a hotel owner in New Jersey wanted to extend the summer tourist season and 15-year-old Margaret Gorman was crowned … Read more
1. Introduction The meaning of enthalpy of combustion is defined as “under standard condition”, how the energy will change when a substance contains 1 mole and burns in excess oxygen. In this experiment, alcohol (butanol) is used for burning. Alcohols are organic compounds containing Oxygen, Hydrogen and Carbon. They are a family of hydrocarbons that … Read more