UCLA Distance From My House UCLA is about 2,119 miles away from my house. Which is about a 33 hour car ride. If you took a plane to UCLA then it would take about 5 hours and 50 minutes. Depending on the flight you get, the gas for the car ride would be just as … Read more
In 2005, the Ying Yang Twins released “one of the greatest rap songs about sex”, titled “Wait (The Whisper Song)”. This song hit “No. 3 on Billboard’s R&B/hip-hop singles chart, is up for best rap performance by a duo or a group” (Ollison 2006); however, was unabashedly misogynistic. This song received incredible praise for its … Read more
now, but how it should continue. Economic policy became the cornerstone of this debate, as the Soviet economy was damaged from a near decade of war. It is here when Lenin began rolling back towards the state-assisted bourgeoisie that the Tsarist regime had attempted to implement, an implementation Engels noted for its dependency on keeping … Read more
PERFIDY TO THE CITIZENS The morning of September 11th, 2001 drastically altered humanity’s course and carved a new path in American history; a world now defined as before and after. Four coordinated crashes on three major American icons trembled the ground as though a violent earthquake tore through the heart of Manhattan. How did the … Read more
The Mind of Steinbeck and the Eyes of Charley A dog is a man’s best friend. Man and dog have been known to complete each other. A man tells his dog all of his deepest thoughts and feeling with the knowledge that he will not be judged. He brings human-like characteristics to his dog and … Read more
Throughout time great examples of art have been made by human kind, however very few have been made by women. There is an evident in the art world, never the less, the last century has seen an increase in women in the arts in America and the world. The largest section of the arts that … Read more
Love is portrayed many different times throughout the play, from being blind by chance to being one of the most difficult feelings a person can have. One way love is displayed throughout the play is shown as being difficult. Since love is different from what the mind feels and thinks, it will not be easy. … Read more
On average one in five women will be a victim of some kind of sexual assault sometime in their lives, which is an astronomical number of women. Rape culture goes hand in hand with party culture. Colleges are the breeding grounds of party culture, we’ve all heard of the crazy parties that happen at colleges, … Read more
Amalgamation of Shinto and Buddhism Japan, just east of Korea and China, is an island rich in religion and culture. During ancient Japan, the indigenous people of Japan believed in the Shinto religion, and worshipped kami, or spirits that inhabited many parts of nature. However, in the midsixth century, Buddhism started to appear in Japan. … Read more
Lysosomal storage diseases are rare, inherited disorders caused by the deficiency of one or more enzymes within the lysosomes of cells. Hunter Syndrome also known as mucopolysaccharidosis disorder II (MPS II), is a genetic abnormality occurring in canines and humans. It is a rare Xlinked recessive metabolic storage disorder caused by the deficiency of the … Read more
In the film, What Poor Child Is This? Poverty and America’s Children published by Films Media Group the audience learns the horrifying reality of just how many of American children are considered poor. In America, which is considered one of the world’s most wealthy countries, there are 12 million children who are considered poor. This … Read more
Kant’s moral Theory and the problem of divorce by Adrian Navarro Kant’s moral theory says a lot about us people in general. That we should act as if our actions are a “universal law” Every action must have logic and reason, and must think about the greater picture, meaning you must take into consideration what … Read more
How to choose your surfboard? From another point of view the surfboards are tools, in school we have a variety of surfboards for different levels and surfers. It’s like choosing shoes, first you look for size and if you want to run fast looking for a light and tight sports, if you want to go … Read more
As time went on Geisel produced more children’s books and started working on a project that was called The Seven Lady Godivas. Its intention was to be an adult retelling of the Lady Godiva saga, but it ended up being one of the largest flops Geisel ever worked on. Geisel’s illustrations that were supposed to … Read more
Kimiko Kaneda was born in October 1921 to her Korean father and Japanese mother. When she was 16 years old, Kimiko traveled to Seoul in search of better work opportunities as a housemaid for a Japanese family. At the beginning of the war, she was put on a train to Zaoqiang, China and was forced … Read more
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
Everyone has a brain in their head and sometimes problem soccurrences can occur with their brain. Those problems can be solved by a specialist called a Neurologist. A Neurologist studies about the brain and the actions that our brain makes us do and is connected. They treat patients that have disorders that occur in the … Read more
Documentaries are meant to test the boundaries of what we’re comfortable with. They’re supposed to bring new knowledge to an otherwise ignorant audience and inform them of it. This information is usually also something that challenges the viewers status quo. It could be revolutionary, horrific, countercultural or even just a little bit edgy. But documentaries … Read more
In order to examine the perspective and purpose of Bede’s account of Augustine’s mission as described in the Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum, it is imperative to critically consider the motives and cognitive framework working to inform the Historia’s author Bede. However, this task in itself proves challenging, as nearly everything that is known of Bede’s … Read more
Al-Anon Group Observation This paper will describe my experience attending an Al-Anon support group. It will examine the group composition, the various roles presented in the group, and the group dynamics. It will also evaluate the intervention strategy used, and the cultural competency of the group. Lastly, I describe how attending the group has expanded … Read more
People embodies social institutions within them, and all social cues and behaviors are passed down, weather through direct education or not. The subtle process allows for unhealthy conducts and damaging ideals to seep through and pass on unseen, until it manifest itself in destructive ways, and this destruction can happen to a singular person or … Read more
Main Question Post: Week 9 Discussion – Case Study # 2 Patient Initials: T. M. Age: 47 Gender: Female SUBJECTIVE DATA: Chief Complaint (CC): Complaint of pain to the right wrist, with tingling and numbness in the thumb and index and middle fingers for the past 2 weeks. History of Present Illness (HPI): T. M … Read more
Who’s your hero? Is it police officers, firefighters, or even a family member? Growing up, there was absolutely no one | admired more than my dad, he was my hero, my best friend, the ultimate supporter, and my whole world. Everyday it was my dad and I, taking care of the farm, riding horse, and … Read more
Gallbladder disease is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in developed countries. Gallbladder disease is typically manifested in the form of gallstones or gallbladder cancer. Gallstones affect 10-15% of people in developing countries, meaning 20-25 million Americans have or will have gallstones (Stinton and Shaffer, 2012). Though mortality rate is low; gallstones are responsible … Read more
In our new age of democracy and laissez-faire markets, there is an immense sense of freedom and trust in the system. Not only do we have unrestricted competition in the market but also access to widely circulated information due to advancements in technology. Along with the advent of the Internet and the rise of social … Read more
In literature, Edgar Allen Poe is widely known for his short stories that all have common dark, non-moralistic theme. Considering, Poe’s “The Black Cat” and “The Tell-Tale Heart,” have no exceptions. Theses works show exemplementry stories of narrators who have gone mad, murdered out of wickedness, and seek redemption from those who’ll listen. Poe’s unique … Read more
“The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles”, is a long forgotten quote by the most influential social philosopher of all time, Karls Marx (Engels 3). Gaining fame after his publication of The Communist Manifesto, Marx brought the idea of class struggle to the forefront of the public’s thought. The … Read more
It is not unknown that advertising is a powerful influence today and it is unlikely that one will go a day without seeing an advertisement. In fact, the average American citizen will be exposed to around 5,000 ads per day over a lifetime, becoming desensitized to their skewed messages. These advertisements range from ones promoting … Read more
Women’s social status is steadily increasing within last fifty year; however, in the past, women had a much lower social position. There might be a chance in the future that women would share the same social status as men do due to the existence of capitalism, and the solutions that bring by “girl effect. ” … Read more
The Fragmentation of Human Identity INTRO: The fragmentation of human identity is a product of the behavioral disorders and social environments presented in Catch-22 by Joseph Heller and American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis. Captain John Yossarian is an Air Force bombardier, whose traumatic endeavors force him to blend with the corrupt colonels in the … Read more
Through his affiliation with the Pan-Africanism movement, The Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA), and The Black Star Line, Marcus Garvey will forever be considered one of the most prominent reformers in Black History. It is difficult to make a difference in this world. You are just one person in a world … Read more
More often than not, driving is thought of as a right rather than a privilege. Especially among teenagers. Teen drivers are more dangerous and more likely to be involved in an accident, anyone can tell you that. If a teenager is such a dangerous driver, what can we do about it? More importantly, how do … Read more
• Explanation of the concept of natural selection and how it takes place The theory of natural selection was developed by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. They suggested that the mechanism of natural selection was that some organisms have characteristics that are better suited to the environment they live in then others that don’t … Read more
The Wizard of Oz was a powerful movie made in the thirties. It did not just tell a simple story of a girl who gets lost, but also brought many different ideas about current events of that time to the surface. The Wizard of Oz was released on August 25, 1939, a time where women … Read more
Introduction Factory farming is a cheap and effective way to ensure that everyone can have affordable access to various meats. It’s an advanced system that optimizes food output as quickly as possible to keep up with the global demand for more protein rich food sources. However, diseases flourish with how factory farming is modeled. This … Read more
The United States of America is a country born into the idea that all men are created equal. Its laws and philosophy build around this idea, and yet, its citizens feel as though some sort of mistake had been made. Perhaps they are in the wrong county, because the country that is so obsessed with … Read more
Power to the People: The Effects of the French Revolution on European Politics The French Revolution was an event that altered the course of politics in Europe forever. From 1789 to 1799, the French people battled for their rights and freedom against the French government and monarchy. A few decades before, the Americans successfully declared … Read more
b. Group/ pg. 100: People who interact with one another and who believe that what they have in common is significant; also called a social group. The way the definition group is portrayed in The Real Slumdogs to me is the groups that work together to rag pick. They are groups of men and women … Read more
Field Education Experiences Field Education is an integral part of the Master of Social Work curriculum, providing you the opportunity to apply what you learn in the classroom. You have the opportunity to work with real-life clients under the supervision of a seasoned social worker. My experience in this course has been very helpful to … Read more
The captivity of animals in zoos has been a conflict for some time now. Many people think zoos are a form of cruel and unusual punishment for wild life. Many people believe an animal in captivity is denied its rights to freedom. Others believe it is a way to preserve endangered species while at the … Read more
IV. Negative and positive effects of Marijuana Legalization Among the issues faced when legalizing marijuana certain positive and negatives perspectives should be taken under consideration. When talking about the negative effects of marijuana legalization, we can have the issue of how dispensaries that sell the weed know the accurate percent of THC and CBD in … Read more
Observational learning is a relatively permanent change in an organism’s behavior due to watching others. People will model, or replicate certain behaviors if the model receives a positive reward. Modeling of antisocial behavior, behavior that is negative and detrimental to society is commonplace such as from TV. People learn that violent crimes, suicide, or school … Read more
In the 1700’s, during the age of European imperialism in China, British forces attempted to establish the foreign trading of opium, a highly addictive substance extracted from the juice of the opium poppy (“Opium and Heroin”). The Chinese were opposed to this enforcement due to its negative effects among the Chinese economy and civilians. As … Read more
Introduction People diagnosed with schizophrenia face numerous daily battles with managing the symptoms of their involuntary condition in order to live a healthy fulfilling life. However public perceptions of schizophrenia have been vastly influenced by the media’s negative portrayal of mental health, with the emphasis on schizophrenia. Key messages in media have predominantly shaped the … Read more
Labeling and stigmas are likely to occur when an individual showcase something different than the norm (Peace, 2001). Individuals sometimes get labeled negatively when they show forms of art such as tattooing, and piercing (Peace, 2001). Misconceptions are made, and body shaming even tends to occur (Peace, 2001). In most cultures, when individuals deviate from … Read more
Salinity is the measure and concentration of all the salts dissolved in water. Usually measured in parts per thousand (ppt or ), ocean salinity is 35ppt and the average river water salinity is 0. 5ppt or less (University of Rhode Island). Many factors go into salinity, making water salty. To name a few, salinity affects … Read more
Opening Credits- Celeste // Ezra Vine What better opening song to the album of my high school career than a song named after me? If I were my own boyfriend, I’d dedicate this song to myself. The upbeat background music throughout the song makes me automatically feel bubbly and happy. The first time I found … Read more
The weakness of will is defined as a lack of self-control or the state of acting against one’s better judgment. Philosophers have debated for years about the philosophical puzzle surrounding the concept of the weakness of will. At the heart of the philosophical puzzle is the dichotomy between acknowledging the best course of action to … Read more
Student academic success has become a major factor in the school setting. Districts have teamed up with establishments like the after school programs to escalate student achievement. After-school programs have become popular establishments in the school setting. Many parents use after school programs as day cares, but the program has countless benefits for the student. … Read more
House M. D. is a medical drama and investigative series that centers on the job of Dr. Gregory House. He is a physician who works at Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital as the Director of Diagnostic medicine where he supervises a team of highly skilled doctors who take on medical cases that other doctors fail to solve. In … Read more