Fight Like a Girl This essay will offer a feminist analysis of sexism in superhero comic books, a topic I explore in my recent podcast on female representation in comics. I will “examine how comic books reinforce or undermine the economic, political, social, and psychological oppression of women” As part of my research, I conducted … Read more
Throughout George W. Bush’s administration policy towards Iraq between January 2001 and his decision to intervene in March 2003 American foreign policymakers have demonstrated their desire to act unilaterally contrary to their declaration that multilateralism is extremely important. During George W. Bush’s first month in office his foreign policy team revealed to the American people … Read more
Nisus and Euryalus, two heroic lovers in the mold of Achilles and Patroclus, encounter their deaths with bravery as they die alone, separated from their allies on the Italian shore (Aeneid 9. 410-449). Vergil employs this scene, and the vivid recollection of Homer’s lliad that it causes, with the purpose of presenting his own thoughts … Read more
The Maasai tribe is located in East Africa and live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They cover around 160,000 square kilometers of land along the Great Rift Valley. They have a population of roughly a half million people (The Maasai People). The tribe is considered as pastoralists because their existence is dependent upon the … Read more
Antibiotics are drugs that have been developed to destroy or show interference with the growth of microorganisms. The first antibiotic properties revealed were synthetic chemicals, particularly drugs containing arsenic, which were discovered by Ehrlich at the beginning of the 20th century. Sulphonamide inhibitors of folate metabolism were developed by Domagz in the 1930s which then … Read more
Politics is a constant changing field, just like the Practice of Nursing but as nurses it is our responsibility and duty to keep up to date with changes being made that will effect our profession. The biggest concern nationwide seems to be the number of patients that a nurse can safely care for and while … Read more
Postulate of Periodontal Disease The pervasiveness of periodontitis has evolved over the past forty to fifty years. During the 1950s and 1960s, the disease has begun to surface in the teenage years until the early middle age where almost every adult has been afflicted. Today, it’s quite different. Results from a survey in the mid-1980s … Read more
(C) – Mesopotamia comes from the Greek word “mesos” – meaning middle, and the Greek work “potamos” – meaning river. As such, Mesopotamia means “between rivers”, which is apt, considering it was build between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Mesopotamia had an arid climate that could facilitate the irrigation of crops. (B) – The first … Read more
Dick’s Sporting Goods is known for selling all varitey sport equements like exerciseing meashon, fishing good, hunting products and all sport accessories as well as supplyies. The company was founded in 1948 by Richard Stack. He was currently woking at the Army/Navy store in his hometown which is New York. By the end of World … Read more
Changing a course isn’t very easy; it’s especially not easy if you’re changing the course of music. Bob Dylan was the man that changed it all. His music had a huge influence on the music of today. Not only was Bob Dylan’s music, music, it was poetry. He wrote about the difficult questions in life … Read more
In today’s society, women have been given the short end of the stick. Their positions in institutions of higher education and the workforce do not stand at the same level as men, and in many cases they have been relegated to a subservient position. Men often receive greater opportunities, privileges, and status in higher education … Read more
The implementation plan or any change will be directed towards the infection control department, the nursing staff, upper management, and with the nurse manager of the facility. The project will take time involving the nurse manager in the initial steps and planning. A presentation in the form of a verbal presentation with visual aid posters … Read more
“And God said, ‘love thy neighbor, because the two of you are more alike than you think. ” Nowadays in society, people tend to place labels not only on themselves but on others, in order to build walls to separate and divide all of humanity into classes. Sometimes these walls can grow taller than the … Read more
Desired Culture: CLL prides itself on being a family oriented organization responsible for the care of developmentally challenged individuals in the best and most adaptable manner. This is clear as CLL was founded by a group of families looking to help and support each other in the care of their developmentally challenged children. In order … Read more
Critical Appraisal of a Quasi-Experimental Design Nursing research is an essential part of a nurse’s profession; it has a remarkable influence on current and future evidencebased practice (Tingen, Burnett, & Murchison, 2009). Therefore, it is vital that nurses develop the skill of critiquing a research paper to know how to read and understand those reports. … Read more
The public is often sympathetic towards those individuals who are aggrieved by a serious illness. This is demonstrated by the extensive organizational and individual efforts that have been made to raise funds for cancer research and to administer aid to those individuals battling this dreadful disease. Alternatively, AIDS victims generally do not receive the same … Read more
The intricate and multifaceted nature of texts allows composers to express their ideas in such a way that they have an influence on people’s perspectives. It also provides a means to either subvert or conform to the ideologies of the time. The treatment of personal morality, due to repercussions of personal morality, does not influence … Read more
My Nana was born Lillian Alice Dobbins in 1946 in Lenoir, North Carolina but anyone who met her would call her “Lynn” a name she adopted that has become her singular identity. She is someone who has played an influential role in my life and that I have always admired because of her kind spirit. … Read more
In the music industry, there is a majority of career positions available. When working in a music industry there are careers varying from songwriter, manager, marketing executive, music publisher, producer, etc. Each of these careers is different in their own way that requires different skills to achieve success while still working together. Some skills come … Read more
What is freedom? To me freedom is the ability to do and think as you please but only to a certain extent. We have certain barriers in place for our own safety as individuals or as a nation itself. The fact that we have freedom is a gift itself we can have certain ability s … Read more
The modern definition of a tragedy is any serious accident, crime, disaster, or great misfortune (“tragedy, 2009). However in order to classify a play as a tragedy, the more formal definition constructed by Aristotle in the 4th century B. C. must be used. Aristotle defined a tragedy as “an imitation of an action of high … Read more
The Extraction of Carbon Dioxide from Martian Regolith A Simulation Experiment One of the most critical stages of terraforming is the establishment and maintenance of a stable atmosphere with an appropriate availability of gases necessary for life and its processes. These gases are already available on Mars, but they are trapped in regolith or permafrost. … Read more
The following case study is a moral dilemma in which a doctor must chose a course of action with respect to patient’s case. In this case, the doctor must consider the morality, criminality, and ethical implications of killing, abortion, farmed organs, and allowing a patient suffer when there is a cure. Then and only then, … Read more
What is justice? Whether it is defined as punishing and rewarding people according to their actions or as simply being fair, many of us have rather simple definitions of the word. Justice, however, is an idea that is far more complicated than it seems at first glance. A particularly good example of the nonsimplistic nature … Read more
One of the highest and somewhat basic ranked knowledge that professional musicians have to know are the: Italian, French, German, and Neapolitan chords. The augmented sixth chords have fascinated composers for centuries, they have been used for centuries until today’s modern/popular music, while the Neapolitan sixth chord has a very distinct sound that creates a … Read more
It all started a long time ago in the galaxy we are standing on when I, Damian Hu knew I messed up. It was an average day, regular Damian schedule. Wake up at 11 in a place only 1000 miles from Gainesville Florida, drink my daily glass of gain ultra soft, admire the gainz, eat … Read more
Game Changer At the age of 3, I picked up this yellow ball and threw it back to my dad. On this day, I never imagined that, that very ball would soon become my family, my life, and my happiness. Soon softball would become the only thing that never changed for me. Friends have come … Read more
I awaken in the middle of the night, and the significance of my actions just hours before hit me full force, though it feels like a lifetime ago that it happened. My first murder, the very thing that had so repulsed me upon my meeting with Zaroff just four days prior. The man was a … Read more
Contrary to popular belief, sharks do not commonly attack humans, but humans commonly attack sharks. People all around the world remove shark fins and leave the shark to die. This not only damages shark populations, but it also damages the economy and deprives many of much needed food. There are laws in place to regulate … Read more
Concealed weapons shouldnt be banned nor prohibited My thesis is, about having concealed weapons and how they shouldnt be banned. Nor prohibited in any place they are utility used for safety of you and others around you. It is also in our constitution to own one. And as far as i’m aware there has been … Read more
Wartime is something that we have seen to be somewhat inevitable in the world and a major part of our history. We have seen all throughout history how different nations, states, groups and even people go to war for feuds that they believe matter to them and to gain something from this whether that be … Read more
Thesis: I say identity theft is an act that can be carried out successfully by only a smart criminal. Audience: People who are careless about how they handle their personal information. Those that do not really know how identity theft is being carried out Outlines: • Introduction: Existence and scope of identity theft • Paragraph … Read more
The common default holiday gift to give to loved ones has always been chocolate. However, this reoccurring chocolate gift could improve thinking skills and memory in humans. Psychologist Merrill Elias conducted a study on how diet affects cognitive abilities. Elias discovered that people who eat chocolate at least once a week tend to perform better … Read more
One of the most debated topics by philosophers in history is the meaning and limitations of free will. After analyzing through a number of philosopher’s position, I believe the most plausible explanation of free will would be the following: there are events in life that we could control, but there are always some limitations on … Read more
Shakespeare, whose oeuvre was primarily developed between 1590 and 1613, was heavily influenced by these Ancient Greek philosophies as well as the aforementioned religious theologies that were favored during the time. However, in addition to being influenced by these ideas, Shakespeare can be seen as transcending these bounds and coming to unique conclusions regarding nature … Read more
Discuss the concept of resilience, including factors that contribute to resilience for health care consumers and health professionals Patients Bad and how that is fxed Social support and how families contribute How professionals can help Colleagues assisting colleagues Support groups Life is characterised by inevitable difficulties, whilst some survive and get stronger, others succumb and … Read more
Cult classics are films that identify with a large group of people that span or transcend boundaries of society’s definition of normalcy. With The Evil Dead and Evil Dead II this was no different from the perceptional value of what a good idea for a horror film and the remakes spectacular take on horror humor. … Read more
In Paradise Lost by John Milton, the character of Eve is not portrayed as being the most likeable character. Infact, Milton tends to describe Eve in a way that makes her come off as being the antagonist of the story. Milton depicts Eve as being worth less than Adam, being only defined by her beauty, … Read more
As the water hits the sandy island shore, the boys gather around a fire. In Lord of the Flies, a plane crashes on an abandoned island and leaves a group of boys stranded. The boys struggle to make a new life and government. John Locke was a very famous philosopher who influenced the U. S. … Read more
The perception that one person’s sorrow and tragedy goes unseen to the world is the central idea in the poetry of William Carlos Williams. His poem “Landscape with the Fall of Icarus” is written as an interpretation of Pieter Brueghel’s painting. The painting is based on the Greek mythological tale of Icarus and his father, … Read more
Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher noted for his enduring influence on modern literature, built the basic foundation for the construction of a tragic hero in his most recognized work, Poetics. In Poetics, he often mentions Oedipus, the protagonist in Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, as the most fitting example of a tragic hero. The plot of … Read more
So there I was, in Creative Writing, working on my project, when suddenly my name was announced on the intercom above my head, “Fiona Bailey, please come to the front office, Fiona Bailey. ” I became surprised for a moment, then I stood up, left my classroom, and started speed walking through the halls towards … Read more
In the stories “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall” by Katherine Anne Porter and “Miss Brill” by Katherine Mansfield, both of the ladies let the reader delve into the depths of their characters’ minds by the use of stream of consciousness. A simple way to explain stream of consciousness is when a character’s thoughts and dialogue … Read more
Uber’s Impact on the Transportation Industry Rideshare services are rapidly integrating in cities across the United States and internationally. Uber is revolutionizing the transportation industry, specifically in connecting a rider and a driver. A similar business would be a taxi service but more technologically advanced. Uber is not an entirely new concept, however, it is … Read more
And ethical dilemma encountered in my practice setting was a case of a 68-year-old woman admitted with an overdose of metoprolol and some other medication she could not identify. During the intake in the emergency department, the patient admitted she did it on purpose because she is tired of taking care of her bedridden mother. … Read more
God and morality seem to be inevitably tied together in the minds of a majority of people in this world. In Woody Allen’s film Crimes and Misdemeanors, there is a suggestion the relationship between God and morality is fundamental. This film intertwines two stories, but one specifically caught my attention in relation to the correlation … Read more
Ghandi once said “I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary, the evil is permanent. ” This is true for all wars, but especially for World Warl as it was one of the bloodiest wars in human history, with over 35 million military and civilian casualties (Casualties). … Read more
How it was destroyed Suddenly, on 21 July, 356 BC, a man named, Herostratus, decided that he would like to be known forever. He had done something that nobody was supposed to do means for being famous in the world, he burned the temple. It was said that Artemis was unable to step in and … Read more
It was on April 18th that I had my third, and final, interview. The doctor that I interviewed was Dr. Anita Kulkarni, of the Santa Clara Emergency Room. Dr. Kulkarni and I got along well, talking about the hardships of being an Emergency Doctor, especially a female doctor, the goodness in the career, and the … Read more
Before depicting what causes a brachial plexus injury we must first understand what the brachial plexus is. “The brachial plexus is a network of nerves formed by the union of cervical vertebrae (C5-C8) to thoracic vertebra (T1)” (McDonald & Pettigrew, 2014, 147). This means the plexus starts at the neck and into the armpit. Because … Read more