It was around six thirty in the morning, everyone was still extremely tired but also pretty excited. It was saturday May 24th and we were all heading to the Barter Theatre in Abingdon Virginia. This was a field trip for the eighth grade drama classes at both Thomas Harrison and Skyline. We had all gotten … Read more

Gerald had leaned forward and rested his elbows on the desk when he’d finished his appraisal, and kept his gaze locked on the actress, keen to see if his statement, deliberately constructed to appeal to Katrina’s ego and self awareness, had any effect. His lips curled up slightly at the corners, in what could be … Read more

On the second day of school during my sophomore year, I realized how much Wahlert meant to me. It had become my home, the place where I felt like I belonged; school almost even seemed like a break from summer. Over the summer, I had become an empty shell and spent my time at the … Read more

Years ago I adventured on a family trip to the Bahamas. During the time, my sister and I were twelve and eleven, respectively. Due to the fact that it was our first trip outside of the United States, it was imperative that we obtained passports. Because we never journeyed outside the country’s expansive borders, we … Read more

If I were to describe my political ideology, I would consider myself mostly liberal with some independent views. I believe in equality for everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, etc. I think Americans need to be a little more accepting, and open to reaching out and helping those in need. This country … Read more

something in common with you or not. You’re also more likely to actually build a new and lasting relationship with someone when you show your personality. Listening is also another important concept within small talk that you need to do, because when you listen to someone, it in turn makes them feel important. The main … Read more

In chapter six, “Machines, Animals, and Aliens,” Durham Peters discusses the 20th century- the century which revolves around cinema, television, cell phones, and the internet. Observing these new media and their promises, Peters visions our grasps toward the dream of communication extended to the limits of communicability, in the modern concern for the language of … Read more

In the book why we love, author Helen Fisher attempts to understand the idea behind the human romantic love by studying the mating behavior of animals. Thus, she firmly believes that romantic love is a phenomenon arising from ‘human nature’. Which shows itself in the different forms in the animal kingdom. The book begins by … Read more

Together, Govinda and Siddhartha prove they are worthy of finding meaning to life, the two split up to find peace, love, and happiness. Siddhartha and Govinda are best friends that set out on a quest to find peace, love, and happiness, but they both know they learn different so they split up to seek the … Read more

“Even a feeble-minded man wants to be like other men” (pg.199). In the novel, Flowers for Algernon, Daniel Keyes expresses the lifelong changes of Charlie Gordon. Charlie Gordon is thirty two years old, he’s a sweet kindhearted loving man who just wants to be accepted for the person that he is, while having the mindset … Read more

In the course of history, it is sometimes difficult to define monumental moments. Usually, it is not until many years later that specific actions and events become essential and highly influential pieces of the larger picture. It is the same with World War II. In hindsight, it is possible to look back and proclaim that … Read more

A Day in the Life of a Patient She is at the gym and as she lifts the weight, she feels a “pop” and her leg buckles, she can’t stand, and she can’t bend her knee. The coach sprints over and helps her up, she can’t bear weight and she can’t straighten her leg, she … Read more

Everyone can admit that they have fallen into an afternoon slump. After a long day, all one wants to do is curl up and be alone with a tub of ice cream. With an afternoon slump it can be hard to deny cravings. The slump is a natural part of human’s circadian rhythms that are … Read more

“Kindness” and “hope” are two simple words. One could look them up in a dictionary, define them, write them, and do what they wish with them. However, to know and to act are two different things. Kindness can be define as “the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. ” Kindness is doing your best … Read more

The past twelve weeks I have gotten to know Jaelee, she is a very upbeat and outgoing child. She lives with her mother, older sister and grandmother. She enjoys arts and crafts and story time. She also loves the movie “E. T. ” and the princess in “Frozen”. Jaelee has lots of friends in her … Read more

Should Energy Drinks be Limited? Energy drinks are very dangerous and surprisingly have no laws to protect the consumer from these drinks. Energy drinks are everywhere in society. In the morning, many people grab a hot cup of coffee, but the younger generation leans more towards getting an energy drink. Energy drinks have as much … Read more

After school, my best friend Marc and I we found ourselves at home to listen to the episode of Pokemon playing at 3:30. We always went to my house because her mother was depressed. My mother was tired of always having at home and so after the episode is going to play out. Playing outside … Read more

Leadership is simply possessing the competency, skills and ability to model and guide others in a direction or arrangement that leaves them still feeling well accomplished and empowered. “Today’s leaders face complex challenges, mounting scrutiny, flatter organizations and a future that promises more of each. ” (……… ), it is for that very reason that … Read more

Bioterrorism (Biological Warfare) is defined as the usage of infectious agents in killing or causing injuries to human’s, plants, and animals. It has been used all over the world by many different countries. Along with nuclear and chemical weapons, biological weapons are classified as a Weapon of Mass Destruction (2). It’s a mass destruction weapon … Read more

The Attachment theory is the focal point of understanding the physically and emotional relationships among individuals that starts off with the first interactive love relationship that usually involves a primary caregiver as an infant which is usually your mother. Within the Attachment Theory it is the mother/child bond that develops the infant’s brain development to … Read more

Other real-world examples of how organizations have used IOP to select and train employees are the State Police Departments. Police Department selection and training of employees are very similar to the Marine Corps’ recruitment process. According to the San Diego Police Departments Mission Statement, their purpose is to “maintain peace and order by providing the … Read more

Standardized tests are defined by W. James Popham, former president of the American Educational Research Association, as “Any test thats administered, scored, and interpreted in a standard, predetermined manner.” Standardized tests have been part of school systems since the 1800`s.(Standardized) Their use skyrocketed after 2002s No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandated annual testing in all … Read more

In 2012, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that 9. 2 percent or 4. 4 million of public school students in the United States were English Language Learners, or ELLs. While the national average was almost 10 percent, the state of California had the highest enrollment, at nearly 23 percent (nces. gov). With so … Read more

“Nothing will medicine thee to that sweet sleep which you owe to yesterday.” This is an adaptation from a scene in Shakespeare’s “Othello” where Iago speaks to Othello about his ‘unfaithful’ wife. Iago says this to Othello to explain to him that he will never sleep as comfortably, and soundly as he did the night … Read more

Rutherford is a Physicist, Scientist. Ernest is also known as the world’s first successful alchemist. Ernest Rutherford was the first scientist to explore into the structure of the atom Unlike many people, Rutherford was not very known for his achievements like the Gold Foil experiment, which helped prove that electrons orbited the nucleus surrounded by … Read more

Beast, written by, Donna Jo Napoli is a very unique and thought provoking. This book has a great deal of suspense, and stunning language. Some things in particular that make this book interesting are the Well rounded characters and complicated relationships between the character. This is a great book, with a lot of complexity, and … Read more

Research is defined by Parahoo (2006, p. 472) as “the study of phenomena by the rigorous and systematic collection and analysis of data”. Nursing research is necessary as up-to-date knowledge is vital for appropriate nursing and midwifery decision making. In order to improve upon health outcomes and provide effective care, research should inform best practice … Read more

“Justice is served” is the cliche line heard in courtrooms throughout the world of fantasy. What justice is proves to be more difficult to define. Many definitions state it as an action that is the result or punishment for a negative action. The trouble lies in what defines what is just, the law, society or … Read more

Numerous research has been conducted on the effects of Poaching, and this paper will analyze these findings. Poaching negatively affects the communities, animals, and the environment. Research shows that poaching has dramatically increased over the previous decades and will continue to increase in the years to come. Poaching has the ability to destroy communities, cause … Read more

1. INTRODUCTION Brazil is a land of diverse culture and people, due to being part of the former colonial empire belonging to Portugal. It is the only country in South America to have Portuguese as its national language instead of Spanish. Along with this colonization, Brazil would see a huge surge of culture from many … Read more

Pieter Bruegel the Elder was one of the most acclaimed painters of the Northern Renaissance who amazed his viewers with paintings of prosperous landscapes and showing the brighter side of the low class society of peasants by them enjoying the here and now of everyday life instead of them being in the misery of their … Read more

When people usually think of women’s status in the Joseon dynasty, a first thing that come up to their mind is the inequality of gender. This is essentially true, but not from the very start. Unbelievably in the early Joseon dynasty, women’s status was relatively equal to those of men like the Koryo dynasty. But … Read more

Athletics tend to be a major component of American culture. It has become common for parents to push their children to be great in sports. Americans tend to focus on the word “push. ” Saying parents should push their children to play sports implies force; therefore, parents should encourage their child to play sports or … Read more

In India, The Caste System is used to determine what rank one will be in society and the social class one is in cannot be changed. The Caste System is mostly practiced in India, however it slowly travelled and made its way to high school. In the 1986 comedy, drama, and romance, “Pretty in Pink”, … Read more

Medicalization is a complex topic with a controversial view. To put it in words it is commonly referred to as the labeling of common characteristics as medical illnesses, while also influencing medical advancement in treatments and equipment. It has a tremendous impact on everyday life for all humans around the world. The further advancements of … Read more

In this paper, I will be writing a review of the textbook called, “Systems Theory in Action: Applications to Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy” written by Shelly Smith-Acuna (2011). This will include the purpose behind Smith-Acuna’s writing of chapters three and four in the textbook and the principle of systemic thinking that the author emphasized. … Read more

Anwar Sadat was the third president of Egypt. He was a very intelligent and successful man. He was assasinated to end his career. He was born December 25, 1918 in Mit Abu alkum, Egypt. His wife was a lady named Jehan Sadat. Anwar Sadat was also a book writer and also known for his books. … Read more

In first grade, I went to Brown Elementary. At recess I would always go on the bubble. The bubble was a dome shaped climbing structure with hexagons to make up the bubble. The bubble had been there for many years before, so the gray is hardly not there anymore it’s more of a little gray … Read more

Genetic testing…The Way of The Future What are the implications for this new technology Genetic testing, aka DNA testing, allows doctors to check if there are any possibilities to inherit diseases, and can also be used to determine a persons ancestry or biological relationship between people. It is important to understand the background and implications … Read more

When conducting an interview for the American Film Institute, actor Jeff Bridges, discussing 1941s Citizen Kane, said its director was “twenty-five years old, and he didnt know what he couldnt do…and Greg Toland gave him all the confidence in the world (2011, 0:28 sec.). Bridges was of course talking about the late, great Orson Welles. … Read more

Planning A Trip To Disney World Once Upon a time there was a family that lived near Disney World but the children never went to Disney World at all so they wanted to plan a visit going there so they all got together and help each other and how to get the money and also … Read more

The issue analyzed by this paper is whether people/I should quit school because they think is a waste of time. For example, I have friends who have told me that they want to drop out of college due to the fact that their jobs they have and also because school is a waste of time … Read more

The title, “A Rose for Emily,” is very abstract, and the author does not specifically explain how the title pertains to the story. The title begs the question as to what the author meant for “a rose” to signify and what exactly “a rose” does for Emily Grierson. The meaning of “a rose” is not … Read more

Throughout my time in school I have always loved learning about history and oppression, which might explain why I plan on majoring in history and sociology. Understanding how people before my time lived and made things work without having nearly as many resources as I do is extremely engaging. Then analyzing that information further by … Read more

The Alexander Technique evaluates and explores the opportunities of it being an effective and safe technique that can be integrated as a holistic healing modality within the nursing practice and self-care. “The Alexander Principle states: that there are certain ways of using your body which are better than certain other ways; that when you reject … Read more

This is Barney. He’s a Randal. He lives with his family in Carrollton, Alaska. His friends, the little Randals, are planning one last adventure before everyone is forced to move. The first to arrive is Clint and he loves to dance. His favorite move is the “Chunky Monkey”. Although his legs are slow to go, … Read more

Throughout the world there are many different views on the use of swear words in everyday life. From evening family slot times to late night tv shows, cursing in society is slowly becoming part of our “normal” day to day language. Whether or not it is accepted is something different. Society has often labeled swearing … Read more

The initial design of American tall office building is based on commercial and economy. It could be first easily identified from the transformation of the word that used to describe skyscraper. Tall office building was not original been called skyscraper. Actually, there is no commonly agreed name for tall office building at the very beginning. … Read more

History is known to influence our modern day society in many ways we have never thought about. The Roman are known to be one of the greatest early river civilizations. . Our society has borrowed so many elements from the Romans as they had many bright ideas and forward-thinking notions. In fact, many of their … Read more

A new ethical discussion is emerging in the oncology world due to overwhelming advances in fertility preservation in all age groups. The journal article “The Ethics of Fertility Preservation for Paediatric Cancer Patients: From Offer to Rebuttable Presumption” addresses the pressing need to discuss the ethics of failing to preserve fertility as this current practice … Read more