Should people be worried about genetically engineered/ modified food? Many people are starting to question what it is exactly that they are eating and how it could possibly harm them. Specifically, the harm that could befall them from GM food. A genetically modified organism is something that received one or more genes from another organism. … Read more

In the 16th century, many nations in Europe are changed and profit by the many economic growths and changes taken place throughout that period of time. In England, a variety of rulers such as King Henry VIII, Queen “Bloody” Mary Tudor, and Queen Elizabeth I ultimately result in the decline of England’s wealth. Thus, resulting … Read more

Prior to the revolution, Mexico’s economic conditions were in disarray. As a result of the Wars of Independence and the widespread fighting that occurred in Mexico, several industries were damaged and experienced decreased production levels. The gold and silver mines, which were previously upheld by the Spaniards, had flooded and produced two-thirds less than times … Read more

Sugar Voiced by: Tomoko Kawakami (Japanese), Rebecca Forstadt (English) Age: about 9 She is a female snow fairy apprentice working to learn how to be a full fledged fairy. She comes to the human world for the final part of her training which requires her to find a so called “Twinkle”. Sugar acts much like … Read more

There I was, sitting at home over spring break bored out of my mind. All week thoughts of completing school work crossed my mind, instead I pushed these brilliant ideas away. My week long break was coming to a close. Instead of feeling refreshed and relaxed, a part of me was stressing. What would I … Read more

Around the 1800’s, a child’s education was limited to what the parents knew and learned, the knowledge of life skills taught by the parents at home. This source of education was based on what the parents knew and had learned to succeed in the future of the times. As the years continued to pass, and … Read more

Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare which demonstrates how when one seeks power for one’s own sake, both physical and psychological consequences may occur. The work shows us how it is natural to desire selfish things and that these desires can often drive us to do awful things. However, it is also very … Read more

Since I was young I have always wanted to go into the field of physical therapy, so that I may be able to help someone else. Helping other people has always been a passion of mine. Physical therapy is what I love and want to do, it is how I seek to better help the … Read more

In the fast paced, technology filled life of today, there is much debate about technology moving into schools. Some schools want to do away with paper and textbooks entirely, but some believe using technology will come at a cost, and not just the price tag. Many middle and high school students are being introduced to … Read more

Introduction Have you ever wondered how the Inuit and the Innu are alike of different? Did you know that The Innu and Inuit decorated their winter coats? In this Essay we will discuss how the Inuit and the Innu are different and similar we will also discuss the housing of the Innu and Inuit. First, … Read more

The sun had just begun to set through the outstretched arms of the elm trees, when Danny Valentine reached his apartment on fifth. He sighed and reached under the matt for his key. He fumbled the copper colored key in the lock and stepped inside. He was greeted by the tantalizing aroma of fresh parmesan … 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

“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

The Side Effects of Standardized Testing You would not give your kids unneeded pills that had side effects of limited creativity, stress, or anxiety, so why give them unneeded tests that do the same? In a peer-reviewed journal, 2015 Schooling In America Survey, it is stated that 60% of Americans believe negative thoughts about K-12 … Read more

Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is the process of using various chemicals to treat diseases such as cancer. This process can be delivered by infusion through a catheter, by injection, or in tablet form. These chemicals target the cause of the disease and try to kill it off. In the case of cancer, toxic substances are used to … 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

Clang! A mountain of falling goblets and dirty silver platters pierces my ear drums and I instantly wake. As the pungent odor of boar wafts through the air and my eye catches a beam of the mid-morning sun, I realize that I failed to return from the mead hall. That could prove to be a … Read more

What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive form of cancer that develops in the tissues of the pancreas. Located in the abdomen behind the lower part of the stomach, the pancreas aids in digestion. It contains both exocrine glands (which produce enzymes that help the body digest food) and endocrine glands (which produce … Read more

1. When the Airman Program was eliminated, the Coast Guard lost the ability to provide hands-on training to personnel entering aviation ratings. Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC) does not have the resources required to properly prepare members for work in the field. Aviation Class A school graduates are reporting to their next units without the … Read more

In addition, it requires increased investment in acquiring sophisticated equipment and technology and in recruiting and training staff to meet the new performance needs. According to Robinson & Brumbly (2005), in order to achieve improvement in efficiency, effectiveness and equity, it is vital to create the right mix of quality staff, provide them with the … Read more

types of seventh chords are found in pop, jazz, blues, and R&B music. Jazz musicians also improvise over a harmonic progression, known as changes which are a series of chords played in a strict rhythmic sequence. Composers also arrange triads into patterns called progressions. At the main points in the melody, the triads give the … Read more

My Personal Good life is having a loving family because I am loved and have support, living because I get to experience/enjoy life, Having Jesus Christ in my life, traveling to new areas, sports is something I love watching and playing, learning new things, art, technology, sports and luxury cars, music, relaxing on a beach … Read more

To have an ideology is to be human. It may be the one thing that everyone has in common; a vision of what the world should be like. What is remarkable about this is that people band together, they share their thoughts and build on each other’s world view. They find similarities and band together … Read more

Since the start of time, gender roles have been crucial to society. Gender in a way assigns roles for individuals. In most cases, how they identify to a specific gender will set a precedent for them to follow for the rest of their lives. Those who choose to deviate from their expected roles in society … Read more

In the articles “London on a Roll” by Simon Worall and “A Tale of Three Cities” by Joel Swerdlow, the features of a cosmopolitan city is shown. “London on a Roll” demonstrates London’s diversity and her financial success in a well-developed economy, it also shows London’s internationalism as acceptance to everyone is mentioned in the … Read more

Tello Mendoza, Jose Ramon. Ligeros Rasgos del General Juan Vicente Gomez. Caracas: Tipografia Universal, 1904. Jose Tello was a writer and a close friend of Juan Vicente Gomez, thus Tello’s composition about Gomez attempted to honor his ideas and describe the difficulties he overcame before taking over as president of Venezuela. The book does not … Read more

My first interviewee was my cousin. He believes that the days in Genesis were literal 24-hour days. He supported this belief by citing other instances of the word “Yom” meaning literal 24-hour periods. Going along with a literal interpretation of the Bible, he believes that when you add the 2,000 years between Adam and Abraham … 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

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

Can you picture yourself marrying, sleeping, or spending the rest of your life with a stranger? Someone you don’t love? Arranged marriages are very common for people in India (Nanda). Parents find their kids a partner with good education, same social class, and decent appearance (Nanda). They want to give their kids a good shot … Read more

Most children are familiar with the story of Robin Hood, the oxymoron. Robin Hood was a noble thief who stole from the rich only to give to the poor. Hood battled injustice and oppression in the only way he knew how. He had a radical idea, acted on it, and was mostly praised as a … 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

By completing a college degree program, there are several benefits beyond personal satisfaction and achievement and officer is able to reap. Increased salary can motivate just about anyone and officers obtaining a degree can be rewarded with extra monthly income. Zimmerman (2014) explains in the late 1970’s a college graduate earned a 55 percent greater … Read more

Have you ever thought about the history of your vehicle, where it came from, the company that built it? There are millions of vehicles currently being built in America and hundreds of different vehicle manufacturers, each one with their own story. The Dodge Motor Car Company is simply one amongst the clouds. John and Horace … Read more

Rawls then introduces the concept of the difference principle, and connects it with democratic equality. Rawls explains that the theory behind the difference principle is that distributions in society are primarily based upon “social contingencies” and “natural fortunes. ” Rawls indicates that, determining the distribution of goods, viz. , wealth and income, is morally arbitrary. … Read more

The stories of post-apocalyptic, apocalyptic, and dystopian stories is an eye opening genre that forces each of us to choose our morals. Through the examination of two different texts through their community versus individual approach, values must be picked between the idea of the community over the individual or the individual over the community. The … Read more

1. Ecological Distribution P. volitans is a tropical marine species, usually found along the forereef in its native Indo-Pacific region. They spend their days hiding in rocky outcrops or caves, and emerge at night for feeding (Fishelson 1975, 637). In their native region, they are near-shore fish but in their invasive region og the western … Read more

“A Comparison of Competitors’ Websites” The retail industry such as Men’s Wearhouse, Macy’s, Burlington, and Express operate websites and are part of a highly competitive industry. They contend with local, national, and global online retailers that bring comparable products and offer comparable services. Consumer opportunities in retail are shifting quickly with online retail stores, with … Read more

Humanism is a very interesting topic. The word human is easy to describe as a breathing living multicellular organism. Although the term humanism may not be easy to describe. At least not so quickly in one sentence. Humanism was a way of thinking and interacting within a society. As Anthony B. Pinn described in his … Read more

had to study…. We did theory and followed up with practices…. since leaving high school I have continues to play sports. ” 4. 3 Obstacles to Womens Participation in Sports The obstacles to women’s participation were categorised into three and these are: financial, non-support and time. 4. 3. 1 Financial Influence Responses from participants revealed … Read more

The Jazz Age: What is the Jazz Age ? The Jazz Age was a period in the 1920s, ending with the Great Depression in which jazz music and dance styles became popular in the United States. Despite of social and economic upheaval, the 1900s prospered as a whole. Society was experiencing a total new way … Read more

The world is becoming increasingly more interconnected and as it does societies become more complex as well. Globalization, multiculturalism, schisms within society, subcultures, and polarizing issues all come together to create a multilayered society of competing factions, ideals, values, beliefs, religious identities, political and social identities, and cultures. We see this happening all over in … Read more

An epic poem can be written and translated in numerous ways. When focusing someone’s perspective in the main hero of the poem they come to the understanding of the physical and nonphysical attributes of the character. For example, when concentrating in the poem Beowulf, many of the readers contribute to the idea of Beowulf being … 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

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

My motivation to become a social worker came after being exposed to two different cultures and realizing that poverty and scarcity are not choices but social problems. As a MexicanAmerican I had the advantage to grow up in two countries that in addition to their differences in language and culture, I learned that poverty affects … Read more

Whenever you do something, you are motivated by your strongest desire. Whenever you are motivated by your strongest desire, you are pursing your self-interest. Therefore, whenever you do something, you are pursuing your self-interest. (Shafer-Landau, 94). This argument has everything to do with a psychological egoism view, which is the view in which the only … 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

It is just a fact. Women are heavily oppressed in societies around the world. Some would think that, as a result of this fact, the government protects the rights of women and thus prosecute the offenders, but this is not the case. Women are frequently not given justice in cases of women’s right all around … Read more

Much has changed since the 1960s. Fashion, technology, civil rights, and social standards have greatly transformed into something entirely different. However, battles over comprehensive sex education and abstinence-only sex education have continued on over the years. Although it is a controversial subject, comprehensive sex education is more beneficial than abstinence-only education. Even though abstinence-only sex … Read more