Horse showing is not an easy task. It is hours upon hours of going in circles and patterns around the arena. You have to know all the right patters and ques as well as having everything spot on and perfect. It is perfect chaos. I smiled to myself at how perfect this show was going. … Read more
FOR CONSUMERS: Garretson says that consumers who are highly dependent on coupons are interested in the economic benefits associated with the promotion technique; they are more price sensitive and value conscious. They are willing to spend extra time to avail the discount. They seek benefits beyond money saving and they also enjoy their shopping experience. … Read more
The South in the 1960s was a very difficult time period. It was the Southern Gothic. Flannery called this “the action of grace in the territory held largely by the devil” (357). “A Good Man is Hard to Find” is the perfect example of this hypocritical period. White people saw themselves superior to everyone else, … Read more
A controversial theme of the novel “Never Let Me Go” may be Trust. Trust is very evident throughout this novel. The characters in the novel go through many problems where they must trust each other to help decide to disapprove to an action and correct another’s actions. To gain this trust most people state that … Read more
“A Sunday on La Grande Jatte” had a style that, once I took a closer look, surprised me somewhat. The painting seems to be made with many dots. It’s very impressive that the artist took the time and had the talent to use dots in such a way. Of course, it may have been the … Read more
In the Crucible on one level, the conflict arises because of the shock and fear experienced by the girls, who are caught dabbling in witchcraft in the forest. They are spotted dancing and then sitting around the cauldron. Abigail is drinking chicken blood and the other girls are throwing frogs into the cauldron. They are … Read more
“The world is made up of two classes – the hunters and the huntees. “-Richard Connell. This man is extraordinary; he went through world war 1 as a writer, solider, and editor. He is the author of the short stories ” The Most Dangerous Game” and “The Cage Man”. His stories are based on his … Read more
The image Keith by Chuck Close is a large and detailed painting with a plain background. The artist includes texture by drawing the pores and wrinkles that were on his friend’s face. In addition, there is a single strand for every hair on Keith’s head and eyebrows. Chuck Close even included black holes on the … Read more
Throughout our lives we communicate to a vast array of people on a daily basis from teachers to friends to family. Each time we speak to these individuals there tends to be a different “slang” that is used with each yet at the same time still portraying the same message. In groups of different cultures … Read more
Dissection is a common practice among high schools in the biology class. With new technology arising, there has been many debates that have been presented looking at the pros and cons of such behaviour. Millions of animals are killed annually, there are little to no control measures in place, and animals suffer for the use … Read more
I would like to present to you my research of the pros and cons/ effectiveness and efficiency of EHR/EMRS replace paper records and the way we store information and review charts. My research also includes how these programs work and their effect on the economy Health Informatics or Medical Informatics is the intersection of information … Read more
The demographics of the target market are any households that make more than $100,000 annually and typically are college educated. The target market also consists of consumers that exercise on a regular basis, consumers that live active lifestyles, and consumers that maintain healthy diets. C2. Industry Analysis: The juicing industry generates $2.3 billion in revenue … Read more
I am going to be completely honest when I signed up for this course I was just trying to fulfill a core requirement in order to graduate from Towson University. But from the first day | walked into the class and read the course objective I found that wasn’t going to be your typical class … Read more
The feeling of loneliness leads people to feel miserable. In the story Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley, there are many factors which cause the characters to feel miserable and lonely. The primary theme of Frankenstein is loneliness, and Shelley clearly communicates this theme by using characterization, symbolism, and setting to convey this theme to the … Read more
D2: Evaluate the risks involved in the installation or upgrade of software and explain how the risks could be minimised. Loss of Income: Companies can easily lose income if their computer systems shut down. When the system shuts down, no actions can be done, meaning no orders can be accepted. In this way it is … Read more
I’m in someone’s room, in someone’s bed, and I don’t know how I got her. Then I remember and it all comes crashing down in a thousand jagged pieces. I jerked the covers back, relieved that all my clothes are still on. The clock on the nightstand says seven a. m. The bus leaves in … Read more
It was a beautiful summer day. Not a cloud in the sky and the sun beating down on anyone under it. It was a perfect day to call over my friends and have an adventure or play ultimate Frisbee like we did almost any day. Today, my neighbor and I, Paul, decided to change things … Read more
Truth is not intended to bring contentment but make people face the realities of their lives which can be unsettling for some. In Oedipus the King, by Sophocles this is demonstrated. Oedipus is given away as a child because his parents were told that he inevitably would kill his father and marry his mother. This … Read more
This paper aims to identify and explain the principles required in delivering effective person centred care. This will be done by looking at the principles involved, and providing an explanation in evidence to support why it is important in delivering such care to patients. Although person-centred care (PCC) is a term that has become increasingly … Read more
Have you ever suffered? Did you get better or never quite recover? Did you find your lover laying with another? I did. No one tells you how cruel the world can be, or how to cope with tragedy and pain. I had been out of town for months away in the Army, and had come … Read more
Did you know that the yellow fever is estimated to infect 200,000 people a year causing 30,000 deaths. 90% of these deaths are in Africa. In Fever 1793, there is an outbreak of the yellow fever in the newly born country now called the United States of America. The main character, Matilda is very childish … Read more
Have you ever found yourself standing in a line at an airport – at customs bored out of your mind looking for some sort of amusement? Have you ever glanced up, and noticed the small video screen of strong, happy, confident officers marching around ready to do their duty to keep you safe? These are … Read more
Even though people have lived in different eras or different places, some things never change and continue to stay the same, such as qualities of people. Women in completely different time periods have displayed the same character traits when faced with similar situations. These situations are similar because of the reaction they trigger from these … Read more
In the book Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn he writes a fictional novel to entertain his reader while trying to bring out a bigger message. His message is evidently shown throughout the whole book. The message Dunn wants to address in his book appear to be that we as individuals are lacking language, communication … Read more
The Outsiders is a novel written by SE Hinton. It was first published in 1967 and is a novel written for young adults. It is about a boy named Ponyboy who belongs to a social group called “Greaser” which dislikes the “Socs” which stands for Socials. The novel teaches about groups, friendships and affection for … Read more
What determines if a film is effective or not? Is it the setting, characters or plot? A film could have the best plot and most skilled actors but it is worth nothing unless it has proper film techniques. Things like sound and music, camera angles and camera movement are all key parts in developing an … Read more
Apple Of My Eye: A Summary of Michael Pollan’s ‘The Apple’ from The Botany of Desire Micheal Pollan begins his bestselling novel, “The Botany Of Desire”, with a question, what is the difference between humans, and the bumblebee? Pollan argues that humans do not have control over nature as we tend to believe, he believes … Read more
David Suzuki is a Canadian scholar and an environmentalist. Born in 1936, Suzuki has been a great scientist known for the campaigns of a sustainable environment. Suzuki has written many articles and books that have been noticed to intrigue the public with his words and form of writing (Suzuki, p2). This essay will focus on … Read more
Hip Hop in El Alto, Bolivia Bolivian youth have used hip-hop music for expression with political issues as well as the social issues the young people of Bolivia face. In Latin America, hip-hop helps tell the stories of the struggles. It is described in the article to be a “Hip-hop revolution” because of the criticism … Read more
The French Revolution was a time of great chaos, violence, and trouble during the late 1700s. Many sacrifices were made out of freedom, loyalty, morality, and love. Throughout Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, the theme of sacrifice in the name of love is developed through the characters Miss Pross, Doctor Alexandre Manette, and … Read more
The Ordinary World- (The hero’s normal world before the story begins. ) In the beginning of the movie you see shrek doing his daily behaviors, brushing his teeth with slug juice, eating eyeballs as food and setting a fire by burping on a matchstick. Shrek’s ordinary world would be his swamp, where he lives peacefully … Read more
Two men driven to the brink, while most would try to not fall down they accept their fate and enjoy the deafening roar of wind in their ears. In “The Tragedy Of Macbeth” by William Shakespeare the main character Macbeth with the flaw of ambition who attempts to become king by murdering the current king. … Read more
Bang! bang! Children run to hide! Is this something you want the world to know about? Do you want your children to be put in a murder scene or a potential one? Why not allow teachers to carry guns if they’re able to? Even though most people think it is a horrid idea; the reality … Read more
“Change means movement. Movement means friction. Only in the frictionless vacuum of a nonexistent abstract world can movement or change occur without that abrasive friction of conflict” Saul Alinsky philosophized. Change and movement cannot exist without the excruciating friction of conflict. However, as a result of this struggle, modifications on people either positively or negatively … Read more
Bias: Bias is when a documentary has an inclination towards a particular view or opinion. It is important when creating a documentary that all opinions and views are recognised and explored in the film and that it doesn’t focus entirely on one side of the story. An example of a documentary that is biased is … Read more
“I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban” Author: Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb Conflict -“Our men think earning money and ordering around others is where power lies. They don’t think power is in the hands of the woman who takes care of everyone all day long, … Read more
Casual Argument- Due Sept. 25, 2015 Motivated to Save the World There is a popular writer by the name of David Brooks. According to the text book (“Good Reasons pg. 362”). David is from New York and has written articles for Wall Street, New York Times, PBS as well as other books and magazines. David … Read more
William Wegman is an artist particularly known for the photography of his dogs, Man Ray and Fay Ray. Fay Ray was purchased after the death of Man Ray, Fay Ray then gave birth to a litter of puppies, Battina, Crooky and Chundo. Wegman as well kept Battina’s off spring, Chip. Then Chip’s son Bobbin, then … Read more
In Maxine Kumin’s poem “Woodchucks”, the reader is led into a short tale of a woman whom is dealing with a family of woodchucks that are eating away at her garden. While this poem appears to be a simple tale following this woman’s methods to exterminating the pests, it rather is a poem that uses … Read more
Music, in itself, is its own language; for some it’s easy to understand, others take it to the next level and add choreographed movement to it, such as marching bands. An average marching wind ensemble practice begins with a simple stretch and review of the basic marching techniques. They begin one week before the fall … Read more
It was a fiercely cold Christmas Eve night, somewhere around twenty degrees and from watching the weather it was likely to only get colder as the night progressed. Looking out the front window, the ground was covered in powdery white snow, sparkling, like it had glitter in it. I took in the brilliant sight right … Read more
Mid-end of pg#289“My body was broken—just how badly I wouldn’t find out until later—but I felt healed. Healed at last. I laughed. ” This occurs when Amir is at Assef’s home, on the search for Sohrab. When then realizes that Assef has Sohrab, in order to win him over he had to fight Assef. Assef … Read more
Prologue: “You are going to die. ” Page 3 This passage is at the very beginning of the novel when the narrator is introducing the topic of death. This passage was chosen because throughout the entire book the characters are tragically dying, especially at the end after the bombing. We see everyone that Liesel associated … Read more
Intervention plans based on an understanding of “why” a student misbehaves are extremely useful in addressing a wide range of problem behaviors Functional Behavior Assessment According to Gresham, Watkins, and Skinner’s article in 2001, Functional Behavior Assessments: Principles, Procedures, and Future Directions, “the FBA was designed to help schools determine the appropriateness of services and … Read more
Political structure Social and Economic Changes within the Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties China flourished as one of the world’s most cosmopolitan societies under the Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties. Officials governed effectively, economic development grew and farmers fed people, merchants and manufacturers prospered. Confucianism and Daoism was the government foundation, social structure and culture. … Read more
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is defined as pneumonia that develops 48 hours or longer after patients has intubated and received mechanical ventilation. An infection may develop if microscopic organisms or germs invade the intubation of the patient’s lower respiratory tract and lung parenchyma (Koenig, S. M. , 2006). According to the 2009 National Healthcare Safety Network … Read more
Dreams are often so vivid, emotional, and bizarre that it is easy to confuse them with reality. Rife with hallucinatory imagery, discontinuities, and incongruities, dreams are easily accepted and quickly forgotten. Psychologist Sigmund Freud theorized that dreams are fueled by humans’ desire for wish fulfillment. He claimed that by rerouting and discharging inappropriate impulses through … Read more
“Against Love”: immediately controversy is conveyed by the title of Laura Kipnis’ article on modern relationships. The reader is put on the defensive as Kipnis starts her argument with strong metaphors attacking one of the most basic human interactions that we see as natural and embrace without question. Namely, love, a word held in superposition … Read more
In this analytical paper I’ll be analyzing a scenario about a five year old girl who is in renal failure and is in need of a kidney transplant. In this the father is the only one compatible with her, but he does not want to donate his kidney to save her life. The scenario will … Read more
Prepare your senses for tingling Statement of intent: The purpose of this piece of writing was to show the reader that Guillermo del Toro’s film, Pan’s labyrinth is a fantastic film well worth watching. Guillermo del Toro’s film, Pan’s labyrinth it stays strong to the horror/ magical realism genre. As a first time magical realism … Read more
The thought provoking novel the five people you meet in heaven, portrays that after life is lost, not all is over; people go to heaven to get closure on the life they lived on earth. After death, the main character of the story while in heaven, Eddie, meets five people whose own lives were ultimately … Read more
Growing up, I was always viewed as a person that didn’t like any type of socialization. I was portrayed as a quiet, nerdy, reserved individual that had very limited conversations with those around me. Unfortunately, the people that said this about me were wrong. In reality, if I were to describe myself to someone that … Read more
One car rear ending another begins a storyline set over thirty-six hours that reveals how utterly connected a group of people’s lives are, even though they all seem to be extremely diverse. The movie Crash emphasizes the interconnectedness of these people that originally appear very different from one another. Preconceived notions of stereotypes prevent the … Read more
Michael Jordan entering the league was more than just a super star being a human highlight reel. Michael signed an endorsement deal with Nike Incorporation. “Jordan, an untested rookie, would be paid $500,000 dollars a year for five years to wear Nike basketball sneakers” (Dolan). The Air Jordan shoe would not of started if it … Read more
Sexism is discrimination against someone based on their sex. I’m focusing on sexism in the media against women in this paper. Women have come a long way and have received many of the same rights as men, but females and males are still not completely equal. In today’s world the media is used for many … Read more
This case begins with the relationship between California and Hawaiian Sugar Company (C&H), the purchaser, and Sun Ship, Inc., the contractor for the design and delivery of a vessel to ship raw sugar for C&H from Hawaii to California. Sun Ship went into contract with C&H on November 14, 1979 and agreed upon the delivery … Read more
There are many different types of invasive species around the world, that vary in all shapes and sizes and things. What is an invasive species.? An invasive species is a plant, fungus, or animal species that is not native to a specific location (an introduced species), and which has a tendency to spread to a … Read more
Evil has no definitive interpretation; it is a matter of morals and the mindset of the being. It depends on the person to define such an ambiguous idea, some have faith in God(s), others look to dictionary definitions. Though based on Grendel’s intelligence and his repeatedly disgusting acts, he is evil. He is an astute … Read more
The traditional perspective is helpful in analyzing the YouTube video, Wanna Have Sex? (Consent 101), by Laci Green. Explanation and evaluation are key concepts when approaching artifacts using the traditional perspective. The five components within this method are: recreating the context, identifying the audience, describing the source, analyzing the message, and evaluating the discourse. These … Read more
In the novel The Red Badge of Courage, psychological effects of war are further dealt with and examined than the aspect of physical war tactics. The book primarily focuses on one character and struggle: the protagonist Henry’s, constant battle with himself to be courageous. As the story moves forward, Henry is somewhat fighting two battles, … Read more
Walgreen’s diversity officer has a lot to do to recover from the class-action lawsuit that was filed against the company which entails both short term and long term approaches. First and foremost, Walgreen’s must develop and accommodative strategy. Second, the officer must set common goals and establish their order and purpose for attainment. Third, for … Read more
A sports hernia is a tear in the muscles of the groin. This commonly occurs in high level athletes that are involved in twisting or turning activities at full speed, such as soccer, hockey, lacrosse, baseball, track, and basketball and football players. Typically this injury occurs from hyper-extension of the abdomen with hyper-abduction of the … Read more
Walter Elias Disney, born December 5, 1901, was a cartoonist, voice actor, producer and overall a man way ahead of his time. This is a man who came from humble beginnings, he dropped out of high school to join the military but unfortunately was to young therefore was sent to France to drive an ambulance … Read more
Analyzing The Diving Bell and the Butterfly The poignant story of Jean-Dominique Bauby’s life begins in December 1995, when he finds himself in a hospital, recovering from a severe coma, both paralyzed from head to toe and unable to speak. Though Bauby’s mind is still intellectually intact, he is diagnosed with what most people call … Read more
“If the First Amendment means anything, it means that a state has no business telling a man, sitting alone in his house, what books he may read or what films he may watch. ” Thurgood Marshall MCCARTHYISM, THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND AMERICAN LITERATURE: ARTHUR MILLER – A CASE STUDY INTRODUCTION Over time we have watched … Read more
Kathrine Granbury Questions Presented Was the relationship between Ms. Granbury and her employer changed by the circumstances? 1. Can the Ms. Granbury claim illegal discharge from her employment through a citation of breach of an implied contract? 2. Can Ms. Granbury claim unfair (discriminatory) treatment of her discharge case by the company’s personnel committee? Brief … Read more
“On the Murder of Eratosthenes”, written by Lysias, was the defense argument used by Euphiletos during his murder trial. Euphiletos killed fellow Athenian Eratosthenes for committing adultery with his wife. He was on trial to determine if the killing was premeditated murder or justice. While the verdict of the trial is not known, the trial … Read more
Body image may simply be defined as “a subjective picture of one’s own physical appearance established both by self-observation and by noting the reactions of others. ” according to Mirriam-Webster. The media has a profound effect on women’s ideas of their body image, and the media’s depiction of an “average” woman, most definitely contributes to … Read more
The Prisoner of Tehran by Marina Nemat is a story of young girl who was born in 1965 in Tehran, Iran. Her father was a dancer while her mother was a hairdresser. Marina in her young days liked to dance, have fun at the beach and liked to spend time with her friends and crush … Read more
Set during the rough times of the Taliban’s reign of terror in Afghanistan and Afghanistan’s war with Russia, Khaled Hosseini’s novel The Kite Runner takes us through the agonizing journey t main character Amir makes as he struggles to gain redemption from his past sins, as well as gain the acceptance of his father, Baba. … Read more
Why Children Should be Paid for Chores Household chores have been on the to-do list for most children at one time or another; maybe they had to vacuum the house, feed the pets, or babysit a younger sibling. Some parents make the decision to pay their children for doing chores to teach that hard work … Read more
Philosophy of Resilience: Development of Individuals, Families, and Social Systems Resilience has a different meaning to different people. Personally, I view resilience as a preventative approach as a result of inflicted threats. The concept affects the entire ecosystem which is outlined by Urie Bronfenbrenner; from the individual to the Macrosystem. The determination of resilient practices … Read more
John Gill In Mr. Freedman’s first honors math class, he noticed a student, John Gill, who looked similar to the students he had grown up with in New York, sitting alone in the middle row. Mr. Freedman decided to talk to him and they had a great relationship. It was only two months in to … Read more
Gold Turns To Grey As humans, throughout our lifetime we will be faced with a moment of life altering decisions, these decisions we make will impact how we live our life. As time passes and we grow older, closer to death, it is the question of have we preserved our gold throughout the years. Poet … Read more
Content Summary The book, The Great Divorce, was written in 1945 by C. S. Lewis. Lewis wrote the book as a response to William Blake’s book, Marriage of Heaven and Hell. In many ways, it is a refutation of Blake’s book; there is no marriage of heaven and hell. The book begins in a sad, … Read more
The Woman Warrior, by Maxine Hong Kingston, is a book a young woman trying to develop her own identity. Throughout this book, Kingston spends countless days trying to find herself in the cruel world. In a culture where men superiority rules, Kingston attempts to recognize herself as her own person, and not as a slave. … Read more
The representation the title in Robinsons, “Traplines”, symbolizes the presence and significance of native traditions in the main character’s life. The infrequency of the hunt, however, represents Will’s potential loss of tradition. The title of Birdsell’s “Wednesday Circle”, is also physically represented in the story, as the main character’s support group. However, she remains stuck … Read more
Maria Housden shares: “The truest measure of a life is not in length, but the fullness in which it is lived” (6). This quote goes along perfectly with the heartwarming and heartbreaking story of young Hannah Martell as she handles her illness with positivity while teaching those around her valuable life lessons along her journey. … Read more
The screams of the beating being given, the constant bells controlling everyone like how strings control a puppet, everybody was now a robot with little to no emotion following out orders ad doing labor nonstop; this is how Eliezer, Shlomo, and the rest of the Jewish people would have to live for a period of … Read more
1.Jamaica Kincaid’s “Girl” is a daughter’s mimicry of how her mother tells her to perform housekeeping and other sensitive topics for proper behavior. Because of the content and demanding tone, do you find the mother abusive and demeaning, or is something else going on? The mother seems to be abusive, demeaning and cold. Her tone … Read more
Is poverty really immutable according to an article titled 4 myths about poverty by David B. Grusky, he explains 4 myths people have believed about poverty for many years. One myth he talked about was is poverty immutable. A second myth he talked about was is poverty a natural outcome of a competitive economy. The … Read more
Exposure to isolation for a prolonged period of time has devastating consequences on the well-being of a human being. Susan Glaspell in Trifles and Anton Chekhov in The Darling portray the results of isolation through their protagonists, Mrs. Wright and Olenka. Glaspell and Chekhov prove the consequences of isolation by exploring the impacts it has … Read more
Have you ever heard of the word Sherpa? It might not be a common name in America, but it sure is in Nepal! A Sherpa is a name for a group of Nepalis that live high in the Himalayas. A lot of them have jobs carrying supplies and equipment up treacherous mountains to climbers. The … Read more
“Genocide is an attempt to exterminate a people, not to alter their behavior” – Jack Schwart. Uganda has been greatly affected by genocide, different factors and people contribute to the problems there. Uganda is a landlocked country in Africa. It has a tropical climate and is divided into three distinct areas, the swampy lowlands, a … Read more
I have been asked to write an essay describing a work of art such as a book, photograph, drawing, good or bad” his words and this song tought me how to respect and treat others and how to make good choices over bad choices. when i heard this song for the first time it became … Read more
The Case Against Bottled Water TheStar. com – August 11, 2008 By Sean Petty & Justin Trudeau Essay Exercise: After reading this newspaper opinion piece, think about how the authors could revise this into an academic essay. What would they have to change in terms of content, format, and style? Consider whether there are any … Read more
The Nanking Atrocity is a contentious historical event in world history. The two countries in which it involved, China and Japan, both argue vehemently about what events actually occurred and those that have been fabricated. In August of 1937 the Japanese army began their invasion of China’s capital, Shanghai. By mid-November they had conquered the … Read more
In the movie The Breakfast Club, five students are to spend the entire day together in detention. These five teenagers all come from extremely different backgrounds and social groups within their school. As the movie progresses they learn more about one another. This bond comes about due to the students trying to have fun while … Read more
About ten million cigarettes are sold around the world on a daily basis. Facts like that make one wonder of the effects that come along with smoking cigarettes. Although cigarette consumption is a growing market around the world, its production and sale should be made illegal due to its addictive additives, the physical toll it … Read more
Amir makes many mistakes as a child that follow and taunt him for twenty six years. In The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseni, Amir betrays his family-friend, Hassan when and after he was raped. Amir continues this betrayal because of his insecurity about his relationship with his father. Amir eventually drives Hassan away and … Read more
Raif Badawi was sentenced to 10 years in jail, 1000 lashes and a 10 year ban on appearing in media outlets. What for you ask? Simply for criticising Islam. Raif started up a website promoting women’s rights and critiqueuing the state religion. As he is a vocal atheist, Raif is now threatened with a beheading … Read more
The Anderson’s and Jeffers’s families are in a custody battle for seven-year-old Eloise Anderson. The Anderson and Jeffers are not fun of one another and have difficulties communicating with each other. Eloise has been in the custody of her grandparents Elliott and Carol Anderson since birth. Mrs. Carol Anderson, Eloise’s grandmother was killed a month … Read more
Fishing has become my favorite hobby in the last decade of my life. I have been fishing, specifically Lake Conroe, since the age of 9 and I have found myself on the Lake more and more these past years. I believe fishing to a social sport. We all know that fishing is relaxing being out … Read more
The net neutrality debate is examined by first being placed in current day context, followed by an examination of both the affirmative and negative arguments. Focus is placed on defining net neutrality, and analyzing the role market competition plays in ensuring net neutrality. Possible impacts on future innovations involving the internet and its openness are … Read more
The 1950s was an exciting time for many, the war was over and the economy began to flourish once more. Men were back home and ready to work and women were back to doing their womanly duties again (cooking and cleaning) this reflected the social position of the women following the war. The 1950s was … Read more
VENONA In February of 1943, the United States Army’s Signal Intelligence Service (SIS) launched a secret program with efforts to gather and decrypt, and later exploit, Soviet diplomatic communications. It took nearly two years before American cryptologists were able to break the KGB encryption. The information that was gained – in more than 2,000 messages … Read more
As one can surmise from the tumultuous situations he is forced into over the following years at sea, Odysseus endured great hardships all due to his hubris. His crew was decimated and he was forced to live without his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, for far longer than he ever expected. However, like Gilgamesh, Odysseus … Read more
“Then Anu and Bel called by name me, Hammurabi, the exalted prince, who feared God, to bring about the rule of righteousness in the land, to destroy the wicked and the evil-doers; so that the strong should not harm the weak. ” ~ Code Of Hammurabi. In ancient mesopotamian society kings had a divine relationship … Read more
His name was Bradley Tolman. He was born on March 21, 1998 in Madison Memorial Hospital, in the city of Rexburg, Idaho. As a child Brad was an extremely hilarious kid, he was always smiling and laughing. There was always one thing about him that he would always do, he tied his blanket around his … Read more
Perhaps there is no other poet with the influence and storytelling ability as that of Shel Silverstein. Throughout Shel Silverstein’s life, he acquired an array of different talents ranging from cartooning to poetry. His most popular works include his book The Giving Tree and the song he composed for popular artist Johnny Cash, “A Boy … Read more
