True Equality We live in a judgmental world; believe it or not that’s just how it is. People are going to judge you before even knowing you and what your intentions are. Brent Staples, who is an African American, experiences the moment of feeling like a threat to women and people based on his color … Read more
“What do you want to do today, Christopher Robin? ” I asked my son. “We have not been to the zoo in a long time, so can we go see Pooh and Winnie? ” he answered. “Sure,” I replied. Ever since my son was little he loved going to the zoo; he loved seeing all … Read more
The Kokoda battle is said to be one of the most significant battles. What really is the significance? What happened? And why do we remember it? From July 1942 – November 1942 the Australians fought against the Japanese in Papa New Guinea. It was a hard battle ending in a hard success for Australia. What … Read more
By the time General Zachary Taylor took over command of the Army in Florida, the Army and Navy Chronicle on November of 1838 published his observations “that there reports that there are upwards of 200 Indian and Indian negroes consisting of Seminoles, Tallahassees, and a few Mickasukies left in the territory. ” The remaining Florida … Read more
1. Describe the challenges faced by Franklin Roosevelt upon entering office in 1933. The challenges faced by Franklin Roosevelt upon entering office in 1933 began with the Banking Crisis that led to the Emergency Banking Act to assist with funding for financial institution and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to secure the funds being … Read more
The tragic story of the fire occurring at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company was very compelling because it brought attention to the events leading up to the fire. The working conditions for women during the Progressive Era were awful and didn’t actually ensure the safety and proper After the fire, the story rapidly spread inspiring hundreds … Read more
President Andrew Jackson, the first man from the western state of Tennessee voted into office in 1828, was one of the most controversial president in American history. As the American political party system takes its shape, Andrew Jackson became the leader of the newly established Democratic Party. Andrew Jackson represented and appealed to the common … Read more
The death penalty is an archaic procedure which operates on a rampant racial bias. Its use is not only tremendously expensive but also ineffective in complying to its purpose : deterring crime and controlling criminal behavior. The courts have struggled to define “ cruel and unusual,” because the term is ultimately vague and the definitions … Read more
Roe versus Wade originally started in 1970, but Supreme Court ruling was finally made in January of 1973. Norma McCorvey, who goes by Jane Roe for the case, goes against the District Attorney of Dallas County, Henry Wade. Wade is the one who enforced the anti-abortion law in Texas. Roe versus Wade is most famously … Read more
Battle of Fort Sumter Many threats were made after Lincoln’s election in November 1860 to Federal troops that guarded forts in the south. Confederate States have been seizing U. S arsenals, forts, and navy yards within their borders and as a precaution, General Robert Anderson asked for reinforcements to the War Department and and made … Read more
In this passage from the 1845 autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass’s preaches the vile cruelty of slavery, and the power dreams can have on a slave through the contradiction in syntax and figurative language between the third paragraph and rest of the passage serves. Douglass wants to appeal to their humanity, … Read more
Before the American Revolution occurred, the colonies had experienced a laissez-faire style of government imposed by the British. The British believed in the policy of salutary neglect, which refers to the policy of avoiding strict enforcement of laws meant to keep American colonies obedient to England. The American Revolution occurred due to mercantilist policies imposed … Read more
Throughout his childhood Logan (Tachnechdorus) attained advantageous values and social etiquette. He also formed alliances among white settlers, one particular ally was a Quaker identified as James Logan. Not only did James Logan provide Tachnechdorus with his moniker but also educated him, until he later befriended the future war leader. However, it was after one … Read more
During the cold war from 1945 to 1960, America’s role in the world and identity changed as the United States grew into a world power and became increasingly involved in foreign affairs in order to contain the spread of communism. Spending on the military and defense also increased as America began sending aid to non-communist … Read more
Would You Have Reenlisted at Valley Forge? The American Army had seen hard times during the first two years of the Revolutionary War. They had been the victor in two battles—one in Trenton and one in Philadelphia—but other than that, it had not gone very well. (Background Essay) Because of these struggles, Washington had a … Read more
President Lincoln supported emancipation as a critical component of the war. Specifically, his view on abolition of slavery changed from being a war measure towards a war aim. The emancipation of slavery was the forefront issue of the Civil War. Consequently, Lincoln viewed emancipation as a secondary issue aim to preserving the Union. As a … Read more
They were destined to die. In the early spring of 1607, the people of England sailed to the East Coast of Virginia. Sailing to the mouth of the Chesapeake bay, and working their way up the James River. The settlers came to the New World with expectations that were unbelievably high, and with a strong … Read more
How did Radical Republicans gain control of Reconstruction politics? The Radical Republicans gained control of Reconstruction with the 1866 election. There was violence against freedmen, and the Northerners were outraged. The Republicans came up with the 14th Amendment. It gave anyone born in the United States citizenship. This included freed slaves. Numerous Northerners saw the … Read more
Although through the trial and hardships, from 1492 to 1877 the core of the american identity, the frontier had a constant presence through the years, but through the founding of Jamestown and Plymouth, the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklins virtues, letters, Abolitionist, such as William Garrison, Fredrick Douglas, and the civil war, the … Read more
The New England and Chesapeake region colonies were the two early established colonies in America. Despite both consisting of predominantly English immigrants, the colonies grew to be two distinct societies. The two colonies developed differently because of the difference in immigrant ages, the laws made regulating economic equality, and the difference in geography. The difference … Read more
The purpose of this lab is to use staining techniques and biochemical testing to identify an unknown bacteria using Bergey’s manual. Bergey’s manual of Systematic Bacteriology is a dichotomous key primarily used to identify a bacterial species. Biochemical tests are used to differentiate different species of bacteria. These tests are effective in determining the characteristics … Read more
I am spending my time volunteering at St. Marks United Methodist Church (St. Marks UMC). This church is an open community, working to create a comfortable atmosphere for anyone and everyone in and around the area. I work specifically with the youth of the church and I reach out to students who are my age … Read more
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou, is an autobiography that opens in 1931, Stamps, Arkansas, and follows Marguerite Johnson (Maya Angelou) throughout her years of growing up. Starting when she first arrived to live her grandma, to when she moved to San Fransisco to be reunited with her mother, She encounters … Read more
2. 2Authoritarian Teacher The preceding section has depicted the figure of “authoritative teacher” as a de jure and de facto authority within the teachercentred approach. It is now turning to a discussion of the “authoritarian teacher”. The word “authority” has negative connotations with “conformism” and “unquestioning obedience” (Wilson, 1977), leading to the unpleasant impression of … Read more
Poetry is a powerful tool used to exemplify and illustrate a message so inspirational, it will remain in the hearts and minds of one for ever. The new television show ‘Get Poetic’ has allowed the re-introduction of artistic poetry, to continue inspiring thousands of people. As our world faces the potential horrors of war every … Read more
They say it is just a 5k… that just 3.1 miles. So it should just be like running a mile 3 times right? WRONG. Running a race is not as easy as making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, unless you have a peanut allergy and do not have to make. But back to running, … Read more
FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION A Loose Definition of Success The role of a social worker is to act in the best interest of the children they are working with, to make sure the basic needs of each child is met. The social workers feel as if they are being successful at their jobs as long as … Read more
In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde constructs a tale in which Dorian Gray’s desire to stay young forever becomes a Faustian pact. His journey begins when Basil insists on painting him even though Dorian resists this. It is possible he protests too much, but it is also possible he feels a bit embarrassed … Read more
MOVING DAY Waking up to an average morning walking outside in the crisp morning air to get breakfast for myself. After I ate l headed for school to finish those standardized tests at the end of 6th grade. So far my class did well and was eager to get them over with. While I was … Read more
Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. A depressive disorder is not a personal weakness or a condition that can be wished away. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most … Read more
For two years, I played each soccer game with the same pair of cleats. These cleats stayed with me 6 different seasons, 5 different teams, and almost 100 games. The cleats were dark blue (once light blue), and had neon yellow laces. They weren’t the finest cleats, but I had grown a bond to them … Read more
Countryman, poor farmer, and hard worker. These were the humble beginnings of the American author Jesse Stuart. Born on August 8th 1906 in a small place known as Greenup County in Kentucky. To the uneducated eye, Jesse Stuart may seem like any ordinary farmer at the time. Stuart and his family had struggled to survive … Read more
3. The anti-poverty policies: Participation, empowerment and co-responsibility During 1970?s and 1980?s the anti-poverty policies were mainly characterized by the entrance of the private sector as a social services provider. Certainly the trend of flexibilization of labour and the de-regulation policies, created new issues related with the enhancement of the informal sector, the contributive social … Read more
With profits plummeting and negative attention flooding in following the exposure of sweatshops in overseas factories, it became clear that Nike’s image had to change—and fast. Though not the only company caught in the cross-fire following the documentation of atrocious working conditions, Nike managed to capture the spotlight. As a member of society, I feel … Read more
Su Yi Huang (Sandy) 861187870 Leadership Self Analysis Report Where are you now? What are your current leadership strengths and weaknesses? After I study my surveys results and feedback, I did the summary for myself. I am a conservative and traditional person which is very close to what I feel about myself. As a conservative … Read more
It is well known that reading to children, especially throughout the toddler and pre-school years, is positively correlated with increased reading and literacy levels throughout the school-age years. One particular study (Lee, 2010) investigated the impact of reading to children specifically during morning transitional periods at a childcare facility. The implications of this study show … Read more
The processes and impact of discovery can vary from individual to individual, taking into account the multifaceted nature of individual perceptions, perspectives and contexts. Robert Frost’s early 1910’s suite of poems, ‘Tuft of Flowers’, ‘Mending Wall’, and ‘Home Burial’ explores the progressions and influence of discovery on persona and the responder, both negative and positive, … Read more
Elizabeth Lavenza Description Although Elizabeth Lavenza is not present for most of the novel, she is a very pivotal character. Elizabeth is a prime example of how women were viewed as minor characters in a man’s story for the time period in which the book was written. The novel Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, includes many … Read more
It was the second day of second grade. I was on the school bus sitting next to my best friend when the bus suddenly halted, making a loud SCREECH. I looked out the window to see the reason why. There was a metro bus, green, long, and making me late to school. As I was … Read more
1.2KM rowing ergo metre- Using the rowing machine, you can practise to lose weight, for competitions and to get fit. This can be used by anyone as the individual can set an appropriate goal for themselves. It is suitable for a sport such as Olympic rowing. 2.Bruce protocol test: The Bruce protocol is a lab … Read more
I INTRODUCTION As in Qantas Airways Ltd v Lucinda Holdforth, the case brings the issue of confidentiality in the context of employers and employees.[ Qantas Airways Ltd v Lucinda Holdforth [2015] NSWSC 821] In the second section, some relevant legislation protection of confidential information will be listed. In the third section this paper will evaluate … Read more
Art Concepts are a way of explaining a story or design through music, film, pictures, clips, or paintings. in order to understand certain art developments and styles. There are many different art forms, but watching a film or looking at pictures helps determine which art style it is and possibly whom it is from. Artists … Read more
I was so tired, even attempting to keep my eyes open was a struggle. My whole body was achy after a hard day’s of school work, constantly staring at a computer screen and typing away, just to finish an essay. My pale white hands, frozen by the air conditioning blasting on high, were holding on … Read more
In today’s society, diversity in education is extremely important. America is no longer the melting pot it used to be. It has gradually transformed into a salad bowl filled with people from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. As educators, we have to transform and adapt our teaching styles to fit all walks of life. Differentiation … Read more
Unlike the idea of the essentialist perspective of believing in the innate essence of everything visible and tangible, the constructionalist perspective adopts the idea regarding the origin of reality as being shaped by society including time. Commonly, the concept of time is hardly discussed, much less thought of as something more than always present or … Read more
Vitality assessment of teeth is a critical diagnostic procedure, but is complicated by the fact that pulp tissue is encased within calcified tissue and cannot directly be accessed without invasive procedures. Pulp condition cannot be determined from a single test; diagnosis involves a fusion of history, radiological examination, clinical examination and special tests. Pulp testing … Read more
Little Miss Sunshine is a 2006 film based on the dysfunctional Hoover family who set out to fulfil their daughter Olive’s goal of winning the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant, directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. The film serves as a satirical criticism of the American Dream through the exploration of the themes winning … Read more
To ask the question; “Why do you enjoy a good monster story?” Is to ask why do we enjoy life itself. There are a multitude of reasons; Real life incorporation, Excellent characters, or perhaps it’s the setting that each and every story takes place, the setting that ties the plot, characters and history together. These … Read more
The biological and psychoanalytical perspectives in psychology both provide an interesting insight into the various ways we as humans behave. The biological perspective focuses on biological factors, such as neurotransmitters and genes which affect our behaviour. The approach believes that our behaviour is identified through an underlying structure and function known as structuralism. Functionalism is … Read more
Self-efficacy is just as powerful a predictor of performance in music as skill or ability. Gary McPherson and John McCormick wanted to examine the role of motivation in young musicians’ capacity to prepare for, and satisfactorily complete, prepared examinations on their instrument (McPherson and McCormick, 2006). They felt this line of research was important considering … Read more