Throughout history, scientists have been inventing the simplest things that were huge accomplishments then but in todayâs world, they have become a necessity to our world. But the one thing that all of the scientists and their inventions had was diversity. Having diversity within our scientists allowed the world to have some of the greatest inventions throughout history. When people from other all over the world from different cultures and walks of life, come together, incredible things are created. Those...
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In April 2019, I spent 5 days gaining work experience at a local equine veterinary practice; I gained invaluable insight into the day-to-day running of a veterinary practice. Whilst there I witnessed a wide range of procedures ranging from taking blood, x-rays, ultra-sounds, laser surgery, nerve blocks, and kissing spine surgery. Witnessing these operations and procedures fascinated and intrigued me and only heightened my desire to one day carry out similar procedures myself and gain more experience and volunteer in...
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Recent scientific research of teenage brain MRI scans has shown that the brain goes through a transformation consisting of a series of developments within every part of the brain, starting from the rear to the front, with the majority of this change affecting the prefrontal cortex. Looking at a diagram of the brain, you will notice that the prefrontal cortex is located in the very front of the brain and since brain development in teens goes from the back to...
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Discuss the idea of offensiveness in the South Park episode âTrapped in the Closetâ and The Boondocks episode âReturn of the King.â Were you personally offended by either episode? If so, what offended you and why? If not, what might someone find offensive in these episodes? Do you think this offensiveness serves an artistic purpose or do you think itâs there for shock value alone? Defend your answer. 300-700 words. Offensiveness is a major issue in many shows in todayâs...
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'The Pursuit of Happyness' is based on the real-life story of Chris Gardner who struggled to keep his family in good living conditions at some point in the struggling time when the US was going through a drastic recession. The beginning scene gives a glimpse of the phrase âPursuit of Happinessâ as noted by way of Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence that the Americans are entitled to the right of 'Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Chris...
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The film 'The Pursuit of Happiness' is a text that illuminates and conveys ideas, attitudes, and values of the 'American Dream.' In the Oxford Dictionary, the 'American Dream' is defined as the traditional social ideals of the United States of America: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. It exposes how the protagonist is devoted to obtaining their desires and how they strive to further achieve the âAmerican Dreamâ, although their values and attitudes alter in both positive and negative...
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The Great Awakening was a religious revival that impacted the English colonies in America during the 1730s and 1740s. The Great Awakening gave colonial Americans the ability to forcefully challenge religious authority, effectively preparing them for political revolutions to come. [a]Characterized by religious fervor and passionate affirmation of faith, The Great Awakening changed the concept and structure of religion, giving colonists the experience to fight for what they believed in and make their voices heard against any power[b]. To many...
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The Chrysanthemums gives us more of an insight into Steinbeck's life. The Chrysanthemums setting is similar to Salinas in which Steinbeck was born and raised. Elisa Allen is said to resemble Steinbeckâs first wife. Elisa, like Carol, was talented and beautiful, but she was also the more âmasculineâ one. It is not until the climax of the story that the reader begins to notice Elisaâs true pain and need for her own self-identity. Elisa Allen is a middle-aged housewife who...
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The Beatles were one of the most influential and popular rock nâ roll bands of all time and contributed to the history of music. They are forever remembered as one of the best bands ever! In the book âA Night Divided,â the main characters, Gerta and Fritz listen to the Beatles in secret while in their apartment. They were trapped with a dictatorship as their government and they arenât allowed to listen to any music, wear clothes of their choice,...
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When a person has a friendship, you must be there for the other person. This is one of the main themes in the novel by Sherman Alexie, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. This story is about a Native American boy named Junior. Junior lives with his mom, dad, sister, and grandmother on a Native American reservation in Wyoming along with his best friend Rowdy. After a long day of school one day when junior gets home, with...
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America has always carried the desire to ignore its past and live in its view of itself as a melting pot. America wants us all to forgive and forget the past to be one people. How can we forgive the past if this country wonât even acknowledge its true sins instead of the cookie-cutter version it feeds its people? How can we forget the past when our present injustices and state of living stem from what happened in the past?...
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1. Introduction Alcohol has been readily and easily available since the earliest of times of our childhood for the use of celebrations and gatherings. Over recent years, there has been evidence of an increase in alcohol consumption by the youth in developed countries. This is because of the change in consumption patterns and alcohol percentage from old and traditional use with limited alcohol percentage to increased percentages in these beverages used for recreational purposes sold commercially. As a result, has...
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On September 19th at the Orpheum Theatre, I saw Hamilton, The show follows the remarkable life story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Its creator and star, Lin-Manuel Miranda, retells the tale using rap music and lyrics that tackle even political deal-making: âTwo Virginians and an immigrant walk into a room/Diametricâly opposed, foes/ They emerge with a compromise, having opened doors that were/Previously closed/Bros.â This cast, which calls itself the #AndPeggyTour, lives up to...
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Today Iâm going to be sharing with you all about the effects of Positive Thinking. Positive thinking on the surface sounds useful and I'm sure most of us would prefer to be positive rather than negative. There was this one quote saying, âIf you learn to harness the power of positive thoughts, youâll attract more positive circumstancesâ. However, you will attract more negativity and pain if you think negatively. I'm sure you all wouldnât want that, wouldnât you? At first...
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Pet peeves refer to a compound word used to describe a plethora of behaviors or behavioral patterns that tend to annoy and sometimes irritate observers of the action. Like most compound words, pet peeves need to be broken down into different components to better understand them. The word pet does not refer to an actual animal we keep for friendship, rather it refers to the kind of nurturing given to something we love. While peeves refer to an annoyance felt...
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Brains! Must consume flesh! ARGH! These are all general noises you might hear from the modern-day zombie, that being a reanimated corpse coming back from the dead. For me, personally, a âzombieâ truly is a person who has died and is coming back from the dead and it could be for numerous reasons. The best portrayal of my zombie has to be from âThe Walking Deadâ, specifically episode 6 of the first season TS-19. This episode shows how the zombie...
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Taking a stand in life means developing the backbone to stand for what one believes is important. It is right to take a stand when freedom is being deprived and for independence. Viktor E. Frank once said, âIt is not freedom from conditions, but it is the freedom to take a stand toward the conditions.â For instance, Nelson Mandela, who was the first black President of South Africa, demonstrated taking a stand for freedom by staying in jail. Mandela was...
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Noncommissioned Officers has played a significant role as a leader of Soldiers throughout the Army. NCO 2020 strategy has developed these NCOs to lead, guide, and train Soldiers while implementing the standards. Being NCOs, we face many hardships and challenges in a world that grows more and more complex. Iâll develop soldiers, manage talents, and uphold stewardship of the profession. I will be an effective NCO by developing Soldiers based on the experiences Iâve faced throughout my time in the...
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On 3rd March 2011, a rogue wave forged ahead of the coastline of Fukushima an hour after the magnitude 9 earthquake shuddered east Japan. This monumental tsunami brought over 40 meters of waves, caused the failure of three reactors in the local nuclear power plant, the devastation of property, and an estimated 14,000 dead bodies were found (Japanese National Police Agency, n.d.). This precipitous sea bore initiated attention worldwide to natural disasters and led to the investigation of the tragedy...
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The Navajo Tribe The Navajo tribe is the largest American Indian tribe. They lived in the southwest in areas that are known for Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. The Navajo tribe were semi-nomadic people and were hunters and gathers. Their spiritual practice is about balance and harmony. The Navajo boyâs ritual was their voice cracking and becoming a man and the girlâs rite of passage was getting molded into a woman. The rite of passage for the Navajo boys is their...
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Child Development and New Technology We are going to be taking a looking at child development and new technology, there are many arguments for and against this topic, I am going to give you some advantages of new technology for children and the disadvantages. Advantages of New Technology There are many advantages of children learning with the help of new technology, one of which is developing their hand-eye coordination. Children playing games online can be very useful in developing hand-eye...
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The growth of characters is very crucial as it is the process of creating a fully rounded, lifelike character within any fictional writing. It has the purpose of making readers invested in their life and interested in seeing their growth. In Sandra Cisneros's short story Eleven, the growth of characters is very present. Character development is seen in Eleven from the moment Rachel wakes up as an eleven-year-old. Rachel explains that people aren't made as a result of their experiences,...
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Vincent Van Gogh was a very famous painter that still inspires many people today. He was one of the most influential artists in western art. In just over a decade, he created around 2,100 artworks. While Van Gogh seems like a super popular guy, he actually struggled with mental illness and remained poor throughout his life. He was not very famous until after his death, however, he experienced many different things in his life. Vincent Van Gogh was born on...
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Dippermouth Blues â King Oliverâs Creole Jazz Band 'Dippermouth Blues' is an early Jazz tune first recorded by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, one of the first groups of black musicians to get to record. The tune was recorded by Gennett Records and Okeh Records in April and June respectively 1923. Due to King Oliverâs release being the first it is most often attributed to King Oliver, though there is a rumor that Louis Armstrong was the composer due to...
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Some of the goals people make are unrealistic. We do not fully understand how diets work and have things twisted. When we look at others for inspiration, the things they do might not work for you. The reality is when we shift our focus on to someone else; it is valuable time wasted. A model might be a double 0, while you are a 6 in jeans. Just because you are different size doesn't mean you're unhealthy. We have to...
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Traveling is my favorite thing to do in my life. I like discovering new cultures, meet new people, and try new food. So far, I have traveled to many countries in the Middle East, Europe, and America. One of the most beautiful countries that I have ever visited is Italy. The top things I liked were the historical sites and monuments, natural environment, and food. Italy is very well known about the ancient sites and monuments because of the long...
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Writing an essay describing yourself and your story is very intimidating. Coming up with a topic can be challenging. So, I asked my mom, and she said: âWrite about your art or your love of animals!â. I found that cute, I thought it would describe me as a girl that likes to draw all day long and spend all my time playing around with animals. My dad said: âWrite about a business degree and how it can lead to successâ....
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The film âThe Boy in Striped Pajamasâ written by John Boyne uses an array of language features such as descriptive language, imagery, tone, and atmosphere to comment on issues of concern. This includes the marginalization of the Jewish culture, discrimination of people based on their culture and race, and prejudice. In the opening scenes of the film, we are introduced to the film's main character Bruno, an eight-year-old character, that lived happily in Berlin surrounded by familiar places, friends, and...
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Corruption is a major threat to the social, political and economic development and sustainability in every society. It is the abuse of a trusted position politically or in other organizations for personal benefits without a legal justification. The rising rate of corruption worldwide has led to a higher rate of human suffering and adverse effects to the economy. It takes many different shapes hence, a remedy of it in a given region will not necessarily be successful in another and...
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Between the clichĂ©s of a love story and a fairytale, the film âShrekâ through the feminist lens shows defiance against male patriarchy, female weakness and self-acceptance issues through Fiona as the storyline follows. Despite Shrekâs wishes to not follow a fairy tale type of storyline let alone any type, he as an ogre falls in love with Fiona unbeknownst that she is an ogre, and likewise, Fionaâs emotions make the story readily a fairytale. Although Fiona is portrayed as a...
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