Abuse, Poverty and Trafficking in Guatemala Guatemala is primarily a poor country that is struggling in several areas; health and development, malnutrition, literacy, and contraceptive use. Guatemala has the highest population in Central America. It has the highest population growth rate in Latin America and is likely to continue because of its large reproductive-age population … Read more
Lives in Social Psychology: Leon Festinger Leon Festinger was an extremely influential social psychologist, known for his studies about cognitive dissonance and social comparison theory. Festinger was born May 8th, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York, to parents Sara and Alex Festinger. His father was an embroidery manufacturer. Festinger attended Boys High School, a public school … Read more
Among all the emotions people have, the most multifarious is fear because fear can be spread much faster than most emotions. Literally, people define fear “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat “. However, the delusion of endangerment can cause racism of … Read more
Prison sentences are too soft in New Zealand to the criminals who commit serious crimes and need to be harsher. In New Zealand criminals who commit serious crimes are handed a prison sentence. I strongly oppose the sentencing of criminals currently. I believe justice should be served more harshly. Presently the New Zealand court system … Read more
As stated in my first journal entry, I originally saw this course as a skill to add to my resume. After reading chapter one I realized the value my personal life would gain learning about nonverbal communication, so I went into week two all gung ho and ready to tackle it! I knew having this … Read more
On average over 100,000 people are killed by guns in murders, assaults, police intervention and accidents (“Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. “). Many people say that it isn’t the guns that kill people, it’s people, but this is incorrect because if people didn’t posses guns they wouldn’t be able to murder people in a … Read more
Throughout U. S. history, many changes have occurred nationwide. Government rolls have been modified, economic growth and stability has fluctuated, and social issues have shifted. One of the most prominent ages where these changes had developed was the Gilded Age. The Gilded Age was a time when government did not interfere with economy and left … Read more
Following the release of his immensely popular 1934 film Jolly Fellows, director Grigori Aleksandrov found himself in an unenviable dilemma. While his films were quite successful with the Soviet people, the state itself was less than impressed with the lack of ideological content. And, given how they had full control over the making of future … Read more
“I thought about August’s words. People can start out one way, and by the time life gets through with them they end up completely different” (Kidd, 293). Although it may seem as if this quote has a negative viewpoint, in relation to Lily, it represents how her life took a turn for the better and … Read more
Domestic Violence is a range of behaviors that are used to establish power and control by one intimate partner over the other (Ward, 2014). Domestic violence is not caused by genetics instead it is a learned behavior. It is a choice that the person makes therefore it is not caused by alcohol or drugs although … Read more
Respect is a word that often gets used but is quite difficult to actually define. Most people would tell you they know when they are being treated respectfully, but might have trouble identifying their own disrespectful communication styles. Self- respect is commonly spoken of, but it might be surprising to learn how often people struggle … Read more
The article “The Lessons of Classroom 506” by Lisa Belkin is focused on the single experience of a family living in New York with their 5-year-old son Thomas, who has cerebral palsy. The family is trying to construct a classroom that would be appropriate for their son. Thomas was unable to speak and he needed … Read more
My Buddy: Deciphering the Meaning of “Dog. ” Growing up, I always wanted a dog. I remember my mom telling me that they were too much trouble and I was too immature to actually take care of one. However, through the power of persuasion, I eventually talked her into getting me one. My first dog, … Read more
The Stranger, written by Albert Camus, is an existentialist novel about a man who struggles to understand his free will. Camus’ personal philosophy is portrayed throughout the entire novel through the actions of the main character, Monsieur Meursault. For the entire book, Meursault does not conform well into normal society. For example, he does not … Read more
An Examination of Cultural Norms and the Science of Fitting as seen in “Mean Girls” The movie “Mean Girls” follows the story of a high school age girl who comes from a homeschooled background and is suddenly thrown into a typical American high school social environment. Her adjustment to this transition is shown through a … Read more
Throughout the semester, I have learned a lot about the English language. Some of the tips that I have learned in this English Composition Class is how to write: Argumentative Essays, Analysis Essay In each topic or type of writing, I have learned a lot of new skills that I have not been told before. … Read more
In the first chapter of Outliers: The Matthew Effect, author Malcolm Gladwell introduces research done in showing that society has a unique way in perceiving success. He provides evidence of an uncontrollable source such as birthdates being a large factor in success by presenting the reader with charts. The author also tells of how children … Read more
The rule following, intelligent girl, goes by the name of Alex Bailey. In the book, “The Land of Stories,” written by Chris Colfer, Alex is on a search for the most wanted criminal in all of the kingdoms, the Masked Man. Alex had reason to believe that the Masked Man is her late father, who … Read more
The Reflecting Team Shift the meanings and beliefs of the clients I believe Michael White identified some of the variables within the language of Diane story or narrative about her life throughout the session. Through the conceptualization phase of the session, Michael White reach his initial plan which was to make contact with Diane, Mathew, … Read more
Cultural collision is the colliding of two or more very distinct cultures. It causes tension between the two groups; exhibited in Purple Hibiscus and Things Fall Apart. Kambili is the main character in Purple Hibiscus, she demonstrates cultural collision between her and her father. The cultural collision is not strictly between her father and her, … Read more
Sir Arthur Wellesley the 1st Duke of Wellington, often called the ‘Iron Duke’ because of his iron will and demeanour, was an Anglo-Irish military leader and statesman that rose to prominence in a time of great upheaval in Europe, the Napoleonic wars. This was a time when all the major kingdoms in Europe were either … Read more
If and when a zombie apocalypse occurs it is essential to be prepared. You will need to out smart the rest of society in order to survive. Before I explain a survival plan it is important to understand what you’re dealing with. The walking dead, which are also known as zombies, feed on living human … Read more
Everyone has someone they see as a hero. Heroes to little kids may be their mother, a police officer, and sometimes their favorite basketball player. Heroes mean a lot to some people and some people think they are just a regular person. A hero is a strong individual and does what they can to help … Read more
Robert Schumann was born in Zwickau, Germany on June 8, 1810, and died July 29, 1856, in Bonn, Germany. Robert Schumann was known for his famous piano pieces, which were typically written for his wife. He was a german composer and a music critic; he was one of the greatest composers of the romantic era. … Read more
Close Reading of “The Raven” “The Raven” was written by Edgar Allan Poe and originally published in January 1845. It is a narrative poem about a man sitting in his room and falling asleep while reading, wanting to forget his lost love named Lenore. All of a sudden his attention is grabbed by a knock … Read more
My memory of my middle school math classroom it was one of the scariest part in my school it’s because I don’t understand math much. It was 6th grade in a old dusty building it was like a building that was built during the 80’s or the 90’s. The desk were broken, there are drawings … Read more
Fabia Ling-Yuan Lin in her chapter ‘Cartoon’s Hyperrealism’ of her book Doubling the Duality (2014) explains the issue with realism within animation by means of a case study. Like the other texts, she explains at first the meaning of hyper-realism, using Lister’s text as a secondary source. She emphasises that in order to understand the … Read more
In The Great Gatsby and Chicago, Fitzgerald and Marshall show that one can have money, power, and fame, but the American Dream is more about having someone to share your happiness with. even the richest, most powerful person in the world, at the end of the day, is not satisfied without people to share their … Read more
The duality of human nature Besides being an interesting and intriguing dark novella, “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson, as any piece of literature studied at school, carries a deeper meaning. In it, Robert Louis Stevenson separates the two sides of Dr. Jekyll’s personality in two different characters in … Read more
“You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere. ” – Lee lacocca Nancy Farmer’s brilliant ideas did come across in The House of the Scorpion. In The House of Scorpion by Nancy Farmer, is a science fiction novel about a boy named Matt is followed … Read more
It was just another Patriots’ Day would be the 117th annual Boston Marathon, with spectators from all over the world. For Sydney Corcoran and her parents, they were there supporting their aunt run in the race (Brian 6). At 2:49 that afternoon, it would never be the same for Sydney. With over 5,600 runners still … Read more
Did Genghis Khan have more of a positive or negative impact upon the people with which he came into contact with? Although Genghis Khan may have made some beneficial contributions to society, which made a long lasting impressions ours, such as improving the wellbeing of his nation, and conquering other territories. Genghis Khan had more … Read more
I work with some of the biggest athletes in New York. You would think that would build my self confidence but you would be wrong. Every morning I wake up and wonder what my real purpose is here on earth. I love my job don’t get me wrong, but I think I can make it … Read more
The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill The largest marine oil spill in United States history began on April 20, 2010, with an explosion at the Deepwater Horizon offshore oilrig in the Gulf of Mexico. Millions of barrels of oil flowed into the water over the next 87 days, much of which washed up on shore along … Read more
As the graphic novel has become a more respected medium of literary work, artists/authors have found a more effective yet subtle method of communication: instead of explicitly stating feelings, they can be portrayed through illustration which will be absorbed both consciously and subconsciously by readers, further developing an understanding and connection to the content matter. … Read more
Because the technology has been improved a lot, it took an important part in people’s lives. Compare to materials like books, newspaper, and journals, the Internet is faster and more convenient source that everyone can reach to. Therefore, in school, students also tend to search on the Internet. However, when there is a tremendous number … Read more
The political elements played an enormously important role during the time period 1820-1840. Between the presidency of both Thomas Jefferson in 1800 and Andrew Jackson in 1828, American culture and politics were transformed as democracy appeared to suffuse every aspect of them. The growth of democracy caused a significant political consequence; the expansion of suffrage … Read more
In Milton’s Paradise Lost he expresses the different aspects of Eve and Satan . Satan uses his manipulation from the start of the creation of Eve. Satan uses his rhetoric to make Eve fall into his plan and cause her to corrupt Eden. Eve goes wrong by becoming Satan and creating Adam to sin. Eve … Read more
After watching almost every John Hughes film over the course of four weeks, I feel as though I have a good grasp as to whom Hughes is as a director/writer and what he was trying to convey through his films. If I wasn’t a big fan of John Hughes before, I definitely am now. I … Read more
Resiliency: I have also learned about the ways in which I am resilient as well as how I can improve my resiliency in the Intro to Abuse course. I discovered that my resiliency score is fairly high at 220, meaning that I am “quite a bit” resilient. The category in which I had the highest … Read more
Slave labor is the foundation that the nation was built on and is a crucial part of United States history, from the colonization of Jamestown up until present day. African Americans, more often called blacks, were viewed in society as the defective, secondary race and it negatively impacted the lives of millions of African Americans … Read more
The Breakfast Club (1985), displays many stereotypes of adolescents, which are more commonly referred to as irrational teenagers. The adolescents cannot help their behaviors, to an extent, as it is all biological. They are merely trying to figure out their identities, and need to experiment with their superiors in that time. Their hormone levels are … Read more
In his book, “Bless Me, Ultima”, author Rudolfo Anaya documents through a fictional novel, the life experiences of a child, Antonio, who is deeply conflicted by his cultural and religious identity, he describes the struggles, the tragedies, and the dilemmas that this young boy has to endure and witness throughout his life. The book takes … Read more
For the Felicity of Reading – Jay Elliott It gripes me to say reading has not always been my favorite hobby, but writing (English) has never seemed to do much for me but that perspective has been adjusting as of late. Reading has been a favorite of my pleasures for most of my life but … Read more
The protagonist in a novel is the main character. Readers can feel sympathy or have a lack of sympathy for the protagonist in the novel. In the novel, The Catcher In the Rye by J. D. Salinger, Salinger creates an unsympathetic protagonist named Holden Caulfield. Readers are unsympathetic toward Holden because he grasped onto Allie’s … Read more
Antanaitis, A. (2015). Mindfulness in the workplace benefits and strategies to integrate mindfulness-based programs in the workplace. Journal: The Official Publication of the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association, 34(2), 39. The author of this qualitative study examined mindfulness in the workplace, benefits, and strategies to integrate mindfulness-based programs in the workplace. This article presents stress … Read more
SANTA INCORPORATED is a family friendly holiday tale. The goal of saving Christmas is clear. The idea of saving Christmas isn’t considered highly unique, but it’s a tried and true holiday concept that will always be around. However, with that said, to be successful the story should really offer an original point of view or … Read more
One Career Over the Other “Don’t pick a job with great vacation time. Pick one that doesn’t need escaping from” (Popik). Choosing a career that makes me happy is a very important decision in my life. With only about three years left of high school, I’ve been trying to ascertain the occupation that would benefit … Read more
No one can argue that as a President, Jackson made mistakes. Despite some of his poor decisions such as the Indian Removal Act, Andrew Jackson influenced the American Political System in a positive way during his presidency majority of the time. Andrew Jackson influenced the political system by introducing the idea of the “corrupt bargain” … Read more
The nineteenth century Chinese women’s life. According to (factsanddetails), in the twentieth century, many women from China faced many difficulties, but the main reason was how horribly the women were treated by men. In those times, men were more powerful than women in society. Even today, women in many countries do not have many rights. … Read more
Over the years, there has been many debates over whether rent control benefits the economy, tenants, or landlords. This is a tricky subject, because not every group will benefit at the same time, it is a balancing act with the tradeoffs that occur. Rent control can be defined as “a system in which the local … Read more
The Response to Change: Analyzing the Writings and Instruction of Jacob of Edessa Adjusting to change is extremely difficult in our contemporary church culture. It is most challenging because it requires organizations to adjust their traditions to something that is new and unfamiliar. Progressive Christianity rarely makes connections with current contexts to that of early … Read more
The Hip Hop industry has presented women in several ways, both derogatory and powerful. Women have been hyper sexualized through their roles in the counterparts’ music. The misogyny and oppression of woman was repeated throughout music but in the process giving woman the boost to come out as their own acts in the subculture. Female … Read more
The Debate on Circumcision When it comes to the topic of circumcision, most of us will readily agree that we have been told that it is normal and the thought of an uncircumcised penis is “strange”. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of why were we taught uncircumcised penises are not … Read more
Aerobic exercise has many outcomes of an individual performing in activities that increases their intensity for a certain amount of time. A common outcome people assume initially is the ability of losing weight. Along with that, it helps them develop more muscles in the body. Aerobic exercise has many more physical benefits of doing it … Read more
A Look Inside Communication in The Workforce: What Can Be Done to Improve It is nearly impossible to run a successful business, organization, or company without proper communication etiquette. Every person that contributes to the job also has a responsibility to distribute satisfactory communication. Being able to communicate properly and ethically in a organization is … Read more
‘Let – go – that drinking again! Come on – give me the bottle. I told you l’d stay awake givin’ it to you. Come on. If you do like that a-way – then what are you going to be like when you go home. Come on – Oh-h-h! Please, now, will you? Don’t start … Read more
1. The beginning of the documentary shows the victims of poverty in Recife, Brazil. A family of 6 has to struggle to even get by. The woman says, “My husband’s been unemployed for 5 years. Now to survive, he’s selling bottles of mineral water in the streets for 1 real each,” which is the equivalence … Read more
As we delve deeper into Kant’s Metaphysics we begin to get a comprehension of how Kant believes that knowledge of the world can be possible. In this essay, I hope to explain clearly the way Kant believes that to be able to understand the world, humans’ project certain rules and regulation that objects must conform … Read more
Community nurses are important members of the health care team. They are involved with all members of the community and see patients first hand. They are involved in education, assessments, care coordination, care management, support and follow up with individuals. Community health nurses can be involved in schools, correctional facilities, hospice and palliative care, and … Read more
In American schools the level of achievement between private and inner city public schools varies greatly. The achievement gap in education refers to the disparity in academic performance between students of different socioeconomic make up. An average of a 22% difference between white and black students exists on the achievement gap scale. The no child … Read more
After the Civil War, American ideals and views shifted greatly as the country moved into an industrial era; big business leaders came out on top and the rest of society worked day in and day out with not even a fraction of such success. This structure of society was reflected in the sport of sailing. … Read more
Modern television shows like CSI, NCIS, and Bones give an insight into what it is like to be on a crime scene. More importantly, these programs portray the semi-realistic process of catching a criminal. From investigating the crime scene to making the arrest, vital steps are taken to find the perpetrator, but the key to … Read more
Recycling is and has been a major topic of discussion in recent years, particularly plastics recycling. To further encourage and enable plastic recycling, the Plastic Industry Trade Association created the Resin Identification Codes in 1988 (par. 1, “spi”). The Resin ID codes are the numbers inside of the triangles on various plastic items, seeming signifying … Read more
The question of whether or not it is ethical to change the genes of a child before they are born, to rid them of a family disease or just simply to be able to pick their traits, has been going on for years now. Every year humans as a whole are getting closer and closer … Read more
The Greatest Generation, (2013) is the fourth studio album by Pennsylvanian pop-punk band The Wonder Years. With the albums lyrical content reflecting a struggle with anxiety and discovering self purpose, the story-telling elements repeatedly draw a relation between life now in modern days and growing up in America between the 1920’s and the 1960’s. By … Read more
Many people want to be a hero to someone or themselves, either by using the law rightfully or going above the law. Through character and plot, the television superhero shows Arrow and the Flash influence adolescent viewers and their behavior in society. These television (TV) shows can be positive and negative influences on a young … Read more
Zombie Apocalypse: Public Health Procedures “Our role is to develop techniques that allow us to provide emergency life-saving procedures to injured patients in extreme, remote environment without the presence of a physician” (Chris Hadfield). The procedures in the case of a zombie apocalypse are fatal to citizens’ survival. Follow the tips on communication, evacuation, and … Read more
Identity theft affects over 15 million residents in the United states with an estimated loss of over 50 billion dollars each year according to Rob Douglas an identity theft and scam expert. It has a history of plaguing society with various social, economical, and financial problems that continues to persist individuals and businesses alike. Identity … Read more
Paranoid Personality Disorder Paranoid Personality disorder (PPD) can be defined as possessing an inherent trait of high suspiciousness, and a disposition to mistrust people, or perceiving them as purposely malicious with ill intent. There are many instances where individuals sometimes out of instinct may not trust another individual or even become suspicious of a person. … Read more
A cold is a contagious virus respiratory infection that mainly affects the nose. Because it mainly affects the nose, you all know that one feeling while you have a cold that’s in your nostrils. You know, the one where it feels like your nose is clogged up, and no matter how hard you blow on … Read more
Although the Always “Like a Girl” commercial attempts to reshape the mindsets of people by making them “think” more about their treatment of women, their solution to this problem is to “rewrite the rules” (AlwaysBrand). This vague statement gives no clear course of action to uplift girl’s self-esteem and demonstrates how ineffective the Always commercial … Read more
A disaster recovery plan is an HIPPA security standard and its objectives are to establish policies and procedures for responding to an emergency (vandalism, system failure, and natural disaster) that may damage or interrupt systems that contain PHI. In brief, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as HIPAA, was enacted on August … Read more
Cerebral palsy is a common neural developmental condition that is typically encountered by pediatricians. There are numerous definitions of cerebral palsy, all of these definitions point out that cerebral palsy is a combination of several permanent but not unchangeable disorders that arise from injury to the adolescent development of the brain. Cerebral palsy consists of … Read more
Edward Albee said, “Your source material is the people you know, not those you don’t know, but every character is an extension of the author’s own personality. ” Breaking that down, it says that you are defined by your surroundings. Are surroundings what determines success and failure? If not then what does? Can the fate … Read more
Many of us go to the store to buy our meat products such as beef, chicken, pork, and seafood. We browse the isles, examining the clean, packaged item and our only thought is, “which one looks like it has the least fat? ” Most of us fail to think about the process it took to … Read more
John Milton’s Paradise In the seventeenth century, John Milton made his first poetic appearance, influencing and writing in the eighteenth century restoration literary period. Little did those around him know, he would be a prodigious hit in the world of poetry. Milton is regarded as one of the most prominent writers in the English language … Read more
Women are often unaware of the importance of visiting the dentist while pregnant and therefore do not make their oral health a priority during this time. Dental visits are not only important to the mother, but are just as important to the baby. While the baby is in utero, they begin to develop their features, … Read more
Envision walking down the street on a terribly hot summer day, looking over, and seeing a girl in a long sleeve shirt and jeans. You think to yourself, she is completely insane and looks ridiculous wearing the wrong season’s clothes, especially on a day like this. A person can only wonder why someone would ever … Read more
Brave New World Chapter 9-10 1. Rhetorical device (can use diction, sentence structure, grammar, etc) and/or Logical Fallacies: Identify 5 Rhetorical devices or Logical Fallacies in each chapter and discuss what effect it has on the tone, message, etc – in other words, what is its significance? Quote with page number Rhetorical Device/ Fallacy Effect … Read more
Within the Hero’s journey, characters show the story and use emotions through, the journey, symbol’s enhance the stories’ or movies’ meaning. In this instance archetypes are used, archetypes are a recurring of characters and symbols in a study. A movie that consists a hero’s journey within the plot is Avatar written and directed by James … Read more
It’s weird to sit down and think about my life up to this point in time. I’m a 23 year old college student who’s so focused on making it through a 16 credit hour semester and working graves full time that other than current events it’s strange to think back on my life and what … Read more
Reviewing Physiological Data Effects of exercise on the musculoskeletal system: Musculoskeletal system The musculoskeletal system is made of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones/joints and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form. This system operates under the control of the nervous system producing voluntary movements. “This system protects the brain and internal organs, maintains … Read more
In the United States, about, “45. 3 million” people live in poverty (Current). A man by the name of Matthew O’Brien wrote an article called Poverty Is Literally Making People Sick Because They Can’t Afford Food, published in 2014 in the Atlantic. He argues that the poor people are becoming sick due to their inability … Read more
It is tempting to focus completely on an individual when studying that person’s development. After all, as the topic of study, he or she should contain a wealth of information about his or her former development. However, that is not necessarily the case. From birth to death, many external factors, most of them outside of … Read more
In 1944 Tennessee Williams playwrights The Glass Menagerie, a memory play about the lives of the Wingfield’s. A family of 3, Amanda, Laura, and Tom Wingfield, who lived together in an apartment in St. Louis 1937 during the pre-war depression era. The play comments on the way people would try to distract themselves from the … Read more
Currently, I work for Orchard Supply Hardware as a part time cashier, meaning that I work four or eight-hour shifts. Part of this job, besides making sure that the customer pays for their items, is making sure that the customer leaves the store satisfied with their shopping experience. As the first and last person that … Read more
I was always amazed and interested in the sea. I also like scuba diving with my dad and my older brother, Benjamin. The last time I went scuba diving was two years ago in French Polynesia. Now, I was going to dive in Hawaii! I saw things that I was totally not expecting to see. … Read more
A puppy class will never be perfect – filled with the most well behaved pups and understanding clients who believe and follow your every word flawlessly. If this was possible, you wouldn’t be having them in your class. Clients join your class because, at a minimum, they want to learn what’s best for their puppies … Read more
Overtime, as literature changes and the purpose of it changes as well. Writers have transitioned from modern ideals to postmodern principles, infatuating life and the lessons seek to pass it on. Post-Modernist like to refer to other pieces of literature and either praise the work or challenge it. In Toni Morrison’s Jazz, not only do … Read more
William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841) was the ninth president of the United States. Harrison was won the election of 1840 and on April 4, 1841 he was the first president give a two-hour inaugural speech and the first to die during his first thirty days of office. Harrison’s inaugural speech … Read more
In the late years of the Antebellum Era, the Second Industrial Revolution began to take root in America. By the 1870s, mass production and other efficient manufacturing methods allowed industry and big business to emerge and define an age referred to as the Gilded Age. Although the wealth of the businesses of the time cast … Read more
There is certainly no shortage of opinion on whether the southern states had the right to secede from the union in 1860-61. After all, northern state governments as well as the election of Lincoln placed the south into a defensive posture to protect their particular institution. Secession has a long history in world governmental intercourse … Read more
As a society, social media impacts our daily lives in ways that we could have never imagined. Nowadays, social media such as music videos has a big influence in the way modern values are being formed in the family, especially when dating. For the purpose of the analysis, there will be three different sociological resources. … Read more
Inspired by Heinrich Hertz’s experiments on radio waves, Guglielmo Marconi, a twenty-two year old man in Italy, experimented in his parent’s attic until he created and later patented the first radio, which could transmit radio waves a little more than a mile away. Marconi then traveled to England, where his invention could be more easily … Read more
Peyton Manning is the greatest quarterback of all time due to his upbringing of a quarterback family. His dad Archie Manning was a quarterback at Ole Miss from 1967-1970 and went to the NFL draft in 1971. In the draft, he was the second pick in the very first round by the New Orleans Saints. … Read more
Despite the fact that Fanon and Gandhi, in their pursuit of independence, have tried to rid the colonized people of feelings of inferiority and alienation, despair and inaction, Gandhi is drawn to the nonviolent resistance in South Africa and India, whereas Fanon shows his approbation of the resistance violence in Algeria and revolutionary violence in … Read more
Mordechai Geiger Mrs. Lesserman 3. 3. 2016 Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four Sherlock Holmes is an enjoyable read. The plot is gripping, and the mysteries are solved brilliantly. Never-the-less, as the stories are short, it would seem that there is not quite enough time to develop all of the new characters. However, Sir Arthur … Read more
In the current educational reformation facing the world, personalized learning is the up and coming pedagogy for teaching. Childress and Benson described personalized learning as “student learning experiences- what they learn, and how, when, and where they learn it-are tailored to their individual needs, skills, and interests, and that their school enables them to take … Read more
A Study on Grade Inflation: The Inflation of Grades in American Educational Institutions An epidemic is what one might call the trend of the slowly increasing average in the grades of colleges all across America. It is a particularly subtle ascension, albeit a troublesome one. Grade inflation is a major issue in the American educational … Read more