the first time I saw my grandmother braid her hair, I was instantly astonished. The way she maneuvered her hands as she glided the hair between each finger, overlapping each strand of hair onto the next, was so delicate and precise. The finished braid dangled down her back, reaching all the way to her waistline, … Read more
As a teacher candidate, when reflecting back on the SMART board activity I felt there were many strengthens to it. The activities on the SMART board were a review for the students on what they learned previously, which required students to display their knowledge in multiple ways. The activities met all of the requirements of … Read more
Summary The purpose of using autoethnography was to investigate my feelings and emotions in the lead up and journey to senior leadership. I have used a narrative form of writing to attempt to instill validity to the reader as I lead up to a position of leadership and accountability for the education of children. As … Read more
Ever since I can remember, I have tried to be great at everything I do. My mom constantly tells me, “Matthew, you’re biting off more than you can chew!` worrying that I might wear myself out. I try to listen to her but I really do enjoy engaging in a great deal of distinct activities … Read more
While all of the events provided an educational and fascinating experience, the event that left the biggest impression on me was during Indigenous Peoples Day. During the afternoon activities, there was a workshop called “Roots of Injustice-Seeds of Change Workshop”. This workshop changed everything that I thought I knew of the Native American people. The … Read more
You cannot avoid it, you cannot out run it, you cannot fight it, there is no escaping. You can stand staring directly into a mirror for hours on end, but you will never see your reflection. And as you absorb the world around you, your mind will grow tired, your eyes will become blurry, and … Read more
The policies pursued by Pol Pot were done in order to maintain ideological purity, absolute control, and party security. So, did philosophers like Fanon and Marx have an undermining influence on the morals of elitists in the political realm? In response to the extreme process of purification from anything “other”, Fanon stated that, “violence is … Read more
Why is College Important to me? College is important to me as it is required for me to achieve the two careers that I am most interested in. I know that it will be challenging as high school was also. With the support systems of my parents, grandparents and siblings, mentors and friends I know … Read more
“Big Brother” is a song where West truly conveys the brother like relationship he has with Jay Z. The song gives allusion to how Jay Z’s knowledge from mentor Biggie Smalls lead to him becoming a stupendous mentor to West, both personally and professionally. West also makes a genuine statement in the 4th line, stating … Read more
Many people go on Mission trips to support other communities that are in need, but some go for the many friendships and experiences that last a lifetime. I went on Mission Trip 2015 to Eagle Butte, South Dakota for both reasons. I had always remembered day three of Mission Trip 2015 because I helped the … Read more
From a novel or a play choose a character whose main is pulled in conflicting directions by two compelling desires, ambitions obligations, or influences. Then, in a well-organized essay, identify each of the conflicting forces and explain how this conflict within one character illuminate the meaning of the work as a whole. Meant to outline … Read more
The author, Stuart Green, makes a few interesting points in the text, Argument as Conversation: The Role of Inquiry in Writing a Researched Argument. Stuart Green described arguments as conversations. They contain an issue and many viewpoints on the specified situation of the issue. He mentioned the conversations we have are never new; they’ve been … Read more
The dark fantasy film Pan’s Labyrinth is a fascinating example of creative story-telling. This film focuses on so many aspects between Ofelia’s imaginary world and the real world, including her stepfather fighting for the Francoist regime. This little girl is uprooted to a military outpost in Fascist-ruled Spain commanded by her new stepfather, the Captain. … Read more
Marco Polo’s book was more widely read. It was both believed and doubted. Some called him the ‘great liar. ’ And some of what he said is made up or exaggerated. Marco spent seventeen years in the Orient serving the Great Khan, the ruler of the Mongols and Chinese. He easily learned new languages making … Read more
Gender labels have changed in society and also media. Many jobs that was once labeled as male or female are now diverse for every genders. Mass media plays a significant role in society, by broadcasting information and new ideas. These developments help influence society standards of what is norm or abnormal. These portrayal influences people’s … Read more
Conflict/Marxist Theory –Vold distinguishes between Marxist and Conflict perspectives, and lumps “post-modern” perspectives in with Conflict. Explain the differences between these two “critical” views of crime, particularly on the issue of social power (be sure to include Sellin, Vold, Quinney, Black, Chambliss & Seidman). How does one go about “testing” conflict theory? What, according to … Read more
Sparta and Athens are both ancient Greek civilizations. They are both known throughout the world as fierce warriors of the ancient world. Not only are they known as warriors, but they are known for their society. These civilizations fascinate many people with their many advances in political and social fields. Both have influenced culture today … Read more
Panera Bread Company-2010 Strategic Audit I. Current Situation: A. Current Performance Healthy financial position: company experiencing growth without debts, increased revenue, increased earnings per share. Higher operating cost, small revenue compared to competitors Increased price per share Total company revenue increased by 4.2% Hoover Europe still showing losses. Net Income increased by 27.6% 55 net … Read more
My grandma’s condition wasn’t anything but hard for me and my family to deal with. Everyday with her was a roller coaster that held many twists and turns and couldn’t stay on the track. If you didn’t hold on tight, you’d thrown off. You never knew what she would remember each morning that she woke. … Read more
In the twenty-first century, everyone wants what they want, when they want it. Our culture is obsessed with immediacy. Because of our human nature, we want to be able to choose everything, even our consequences, despite our action. Sometimes a person getting what they desire is a good thing, but it can also be bad. … Read more
Regardless of your age, hip pain can be debilitating. The hip joint is one of the most complex joints in the body. It is also critical to your ability to be mobile. In other words, to get around successfully. There are many different things that can cause hip pain. The potential causes include strains, osteoarthritis, … Read more
When it comes to high-speed transportation the United States falls short compared to the rest of the world. Currently in California there is a need for a mode of transportation that can get passengers around quickly and at a reasonable cost. The ideal mode of transportation to solve the problem would be either a high-speed … Read more
Around five, I drive to meet Mark at a restaurant in San Francisco. I chose to go across the Golden Gate Bridge despite a third phobia of mine – a fear of heights. This fear I discovered the hard way when I walked with Mark and some friends across this same bridge for a charity … Read more
Plato – “The Apology” The Apology is one of the numerous recorded writings about Socrates. It talks about the trail of Socrates who is arrested on the charges corrupting the youth, not believing in the gods of the lord, and for being a Sophist. Socrates is not believed to have written any books; the apology … Read more
In the movie Emerald Forest there was a dam being built that in order for that to happen the builders needed to cut down many trees. Cutting down these trees and trapping the water caused the Emerald forest to get smaller and smaller there for forcing people who do not typically live together closer. The … Read more
Mary Fisher before that day in August 1992 was a television producer and assistant to Gerald R. Ford. She was a recognized artist/mother and daughter of Max Fisher a longtime republican leader and presidential advisor. A year prior to her giving the speech Mary discovered that she was HIV positive. Focusing on raising awareness worldwide … Read more
This paper will discuss various theories, including leader-centric approach as well as follower-centric approach and investigate the relationship and interaction between these two parts of an equation to answer the question of “astute leadership practice requires followership” and to prove these two sides are like the yin and yen of successful leadership practice. Some personal … Read more
The quiet hum of needles is a comforting sound to some people. They see it as a way to finally be able to show people who they are, and what they have been to, without having to tell them. The feeling of needles being stabbed into skin over and over and over again may hurt, … Read more
The author offers that Handmaids Tale, “Atwood’s novels became part of a new wave of fiction writing by feminist who wrote both to entertain and to dramatize the plight of women.” He goes on about all the contributing factors that inspired the new fiction writing. He covers the plot and gives quotes from the book … Read more
My educational goals are to continue my education after high school by going to college for two years, studying criminal justice. I am currently working towards my goals by being in the Glendale Police Explorers Program. As of right now I am in the top 13% of my class and I am working on ending … Read more
The Scientific Revolution soon prospered.It was characterized around the emergence of new ideas and principles.Inevitably it ushered our way of thinking and seeing the world.The scietnfic method was established and humanity uses it practically everyday even in subjects that aren’t scientific.Mathematical and instrumental tools were at their disposal and intellects were capable of unlocking secrets … Read more
Recommendations and Accompanying Tactics Based on the information presented, I would recommend that Saxonville pursue the “Family Connection” positioning territory as it is more closely aligned with consumer’s core values. As we have found through our research, female heads-of-household are the primary purchasers and preparers of Italian sausage products and what these women value above … Read more
I am writing about the famous Isaac Newton. Even though Isaac Newton was born January 4, he was born on Christmas day. He is an important part of science that changed the world by giving use the three laws of motion and the concept of gravity. I care because his discovery led to many other … Read more
“In the blink of an eye everything can change.” These words perfectly describe the short story “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin. In this short story, Mrs.Mallard’s world is turned upside down when she finds out that her husband has died. Within that hour Mrs.Mallard’s life continues to drastically change as she comes … Read more
Fat,Sick and nearly dead affected me as a person because it makes me think about eating habits. I feel like Joe and Phill have a huge impact on people with obesity.They changed their ways in eating this effect me by showing me how eating healthy can and will convert you into a better person internally … Read more
The novel, ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ is an illustration of the various challenges that women faced prior to the emergence of the feminists and gender advocates (Gilman, 2013). The story by Gilman elaborates fully on the challenges the character (unnamed female) undergoes after her post partum. This condition was merely a nervous condition that needed to … Read more
Is an average age-equivalent comparison acceptable when comparing a 19 year-old to a 14 year-old or 22 year-old? The answer to the opening question is the basis of this article response paper. Emily Maloney and Linda Larrivee discuss age-equivalent (AE) scores within their article titled, “Limitation of Age-Equivalent Scores in Reporting the Results of Nor-Referenced … Read more
Should there be all day summer school July and August? The last school bell rings, and it signifies that it is summer time. The principal looks at the students’ average mark; he was not impressed by the grades students received. So the principal decides to operate a summer school for students during the summer time … Read more
Change does not occur easily or without conflict. Change does not occur quickly nor smoothly. Many characters go through change in a novel, like Edna from The Awakening. Edna lives as a simple mother-woman and follows the general rules of society. She later experiences new bearings which lead to her self-discovery toward a better life. … Read more
Hardman and Jones (2011) stated the coaching philosophy is a set of values and beliefs that are incorporated into how coaches behave whilst working in their professional environment. Coaches can also demonstrate their philosophies through their positive and negative experiences, the knowledge they have obtained and their perceptions on life (reference). When they have acknowledged … Read more
Wohl (1983) gave a well researched historical account of public health and development in Britain from the middle of the 19th century to the early 20th century. The devastating poverty and poor physical health of most of the population, lucidly described by the author, were horrendous. At the beginning of the Victorian period few people … Read more
The authoritative parenting style is about setting limits, reasoning with kids, and being responsive to their emotional needs. This style is common in middle class parenting throughout the world, and it’s connected with the most successful child outcomes. While authoritative parents are very sincere, nurturing, and open towards their children, they also expect high levels … Read more
Karen Horney defines a basic anxiety as insidiously increasing, all pervading feeling of being lonely and helpless in a hostile world” (Horney, 1937, p. 89). When a child experiences basic anxiety they can develop self defense mechanisms. These self defense mechanisms can become very common throughout the child’s life. So common in fact, that they … Read more
The pantheon is made up of two principal parts; the porch; which is a highly idealised and more greek interpretation and the circular building which is much more Roman in it’s display. The pantheon follows traditional Roman architecture designed with a portico held up by eight Corinthian columns almost 12m high. The monolithic columns shafts … Read more
Evolution is basically the change in the heritable characteristic or traits in living organisms which are passed from one generation to another and gives rise to diversity at every stage of the organism’s biological organisation. The process of evolution was not well understood until 19th century when Charles Darwin proposed the scientific theory of natural … Read more
As I began this journey, I had no idea how many tears would be shed, Pepto Bismol would be consumed, or how many gray hairs would appear. A simple thank you does not seem sufficient enough to express how I feel for the people who have come into my life to share this arduous journey. … Read more
As humans inhabit more and more of the earth’s land, some species of wildlife are more likely to be found in captivity than in their natural habitat. But is that a good thing? Keeping animals captive might not be in our best interest. Caging theses animals up for zoo can be compared to imprisonment for … Read more
In Homer’s book The Iliad, Homer tells the story of the Trojan War with Achilles, the best Greek warrior. However, Achilles does not like Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae, because he took Briseis (Briseis was a woman that Achilles had received as a war prize). This is the reason why Achilles was raged at Agamemnon. … Read more
Odysseus is an epic hero in various ways. He is known for his strength, craftiness, and confidence. In book one, the line, “.. of the man skilled in all ways of contending.” is talking about Odysseus and is quoting that Odysseus is clever and skilled. Odysseus is also mentally strong in the way how he … Read more
Besides being the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Athena is an incredibly valuable goddess, and she possesses many qualities that set her apart from the other deities of Olympus. First of all, Athena had great leadership skills, and was very convincing in her words and actions. This is displayed when Athena and Poseidon are competing over … Read more