In 1954, the possibility of a nuclear war was on the horizon. The public recognized that increased exposure to radiation was threatening to longevity and that antioxidants could be used to neutralize its effects. Sources of longevity were of importance around this time, as America pushed to increase its average life expectancy (Harman, 2009, p. 774). Along with many others, Denham Harman was interested in what he describes as “the long-expressed desire of ‘man’ to ‘live long but not be...
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Known for creating meaning in his paintings, Marko Stout, an American contemporary artist, is not only famous throughout the industry, but also a favorite among the celebrities. Focusing on the modern urban style and New York City, Marko Stout puts his magic in painting, photography, video, sculpture, and film. His work has attracted people of all ages. His most recent work has gained a lot of attention. He has focused mainly on the contemporary style art giving more attention to...
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This decision came naturally to me because of my innate inquisitiveness and passion for the subject and I was easily able to narrow down my choice to your prestigious university because of its international reputation for excellence. I reached out to your Student Ambassadors with my queries, and they helped me out immensely as well. My long term goal can be best described by the Winston Churchill quote, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a...
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The prosperity and the significant increase of fast food chains is now a correspondingly commonplace trend that symbolize the society we live in today. Society as a whole is propelled by concerns for heightened rationality, speed, and efficiency that we are able to witness in terms of the way the universally recognized fast food chain such as that of McDonald's operates. Components such as food, packaging, and service are all devised to thrust customers at an efficient and cost worthy...
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Death is a thought that a majority of people are afraid of and nobody really knows what is going be the cause of death for them. That is why it is always good to get a yearly check up with a physician to make sure that you are healthy in order to try to avoid the leading causes of death in America. The top three causes of deaths in America are heart disease, cancer, and accidents (National Center for Health...
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Although I earned an Associate of Arts Degree, I became interested in nursing when my country of birth (Sierra Leone) was faced with an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus which decimated hundreds of the population. As more people lost their lives, I became increasingly aware of the importance of medical care in our society. Within that same year, I became a mother to a beautiful and precious little girl. My daughter was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia, which is...
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Today technology makes our life easier than past. And smartphones are one of them. A smartphone is multitasking device. It’s normally used to communicate with friends, relative and colleagues. Nowadays more than half of the teenager aged between 13 to 19 uses smartphones, not to just call their parents but also to listen music and do lot of stuff. No wonder, smartphones are very useful and become important part of our daily life, but they have a great negative impact...
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Jane Addams was born in Cedarville, Illinois on September 6th of 1860. She graduated in 1881, from Rockford Female Seminary, and was at the top of her class. After graduation, Addams wanted to take advantage of the fact that she was educated and put her education to use. Addams attempted to study medicine, and after this was unsuccessful she discovered something she was very passionate about. In 1888, Addams visited Toynbee Hall, a settlement house in London, and instantly knew...
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Have we ever come to ask our self what is patriotism? Is it showing love for the country voluntary or is it forced? How do we show it? Do we show it through purchasing products or hanging the flag outside of our house? And what exactly is its purpose? To show people’s loyalty or just to represent of country? Although many of these questions are not often asked today, during the war these were things that no one asked because...
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The standard of living for many Indigenous people in Canada is very poor. They were the first people on the land we now know as Canada, yet they are being mistreated and have such a low standard of living because of the discrimination faced in the 1900s. There are many challenges they have to face every day to meet necessities in life. One significant challenge that is affecting the standard of living of the Indigenous people in Canada are terrible...
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The passage in book eighteen of the ‘Iliad’ takes readers to a scene of the Trojan War, fought between the Achaeans, led by Achilles, and Trojans, led by Hector. At a particular point during the war, Achilles chose to stop fighting, which took a negative toll on the Achaean army. Achilles did not choose to fight again until his comrade, Patroclus, was killed in battle by Hector. Achilles claimed, “I’ve lost the will to live…unless, before all else, Hector’s battered...
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Campbell's concept of monomyth (one myth) refers to the theory that sees all mythic narratives as variations of a single great story. The central pattern most studied by Campbell is often referred to as the Hero's Journey and was first described in ‘The Hero with a Thousand Faces’ (1949) Joseph Campbell, discusses his theory of the mythological structure of the journey of the archetypal hero found in world myths. Campbell explains his belief that there is a spiritual world that...
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My favorite non-Western region of art is Africa. I chose Africa because I find their artwork very fascinating with all the different, abstract textures, colors, and patterns. Africa has a long history, considering scientists believe it is where humans first came to be. The farthest back discoveries of art were the rock paintings. These showed evidence of animals and communities being built in southern Africa around 7000 BCE. Once the farming population moved away from the Sahara after it dried...
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Toni Morrison's novel 'Sula' demonstrates the bond between the two main characters. It’s both implicit and silent, as though the two girls can read each other’s minds. Through the unspoken actions between the two main characters, Morrison introduces one of the main themes of the novel, that though the girls have completely different personalities and familial backgrounds, yet together they are two halves of one whole but different person. The passage begins with Sula lifting her head, which suggests that...
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Did you know that there are syndromes that can cause you to think things are real when actually they are not? Dr. Ramachandran’s presentation in his ted talk video reviews three types of brain syndromes what they do to a person and research on what might help the people suffering from these illnesses. One is Capgras syndrome, two is phantom limb syndrome, and three is synesthesia syndrome. These conditions are known as a type of brain syndromes and can affect...
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Today I will really be showing and explaining to you how we can for all intents and purposes make our school a better place. To for all intents and purposes begin we can change all of these thought to make our school the coolest of them all lets basically do it, which is fairly significant. To start, I mostly think that our school should change the time schedule throughout the week, which is quite significant. To generally begin with, I...
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In the wake of the African-American civil rights protest that inspired new legislation and laws to be made in order to follow in its own legacy, four more movements (created by different ethnic groups and cultures) emerged in order to fulfill their own demands and ambitions within a given amount of time. One of these groups were Native-Americans, who (due to the fact that they were forcibly removed from their natural-born lands) gained a sense of unity and collective resentment...
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The transition of the 19th to the 20th century played an integral period in which a rollercoaster of events took place that shaped the modern political spectrum, the formation, and innovation of new technology, and granted basic civil liberties for many Americans. The timeline of events will discuss how the basic civil liberties of laborers and how the values have shaped over time and will display how the events starting from a 'prosperous' Second Industrial Revolution to the beginning of...
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We have our constitution which we also call as the highest authority of the land in India. It was proclaimed on 26 November 1949 and adopted on 26 January 1950. The Law should be a diverse document. It should be able to adapt itself to the dynamic desires of society. Generally below the influence of the most recent powerful socioeconomic forces, the pattern of the administration would require major adjustments. With this in mind, the draftsmen of the Indian Constitution...
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According to the Young Readers Foundation, reading nurtures the mind. It opens doors to knowledge, helps develop critical thinking and writing skills, improves memory, increases empathy, and much more. Many of the characters in Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion’ read, whether it is the characters reading about themselves, poetry, or prose. For some characters, what they read is not only a reflection of their personalities, but also their beliefs, pride and shame. When readers are first introduced to Sir Walter Elliot, he...
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In our textbook, Christopher A. Mallett defines delinquency as “the ongoing committing of criminal acts or offenses by a young person, normally younger than 18 years of age”. Delinquent behavior can come in all shapes and sizes and can range from minor violations like skipping school all the way up to more serious crimes like burglary and assault. There are many factors that lead juveniles down a path towards a life filled with committing delinquent acts. Some examples of these...
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King and queens in the past have made the mistake of abusing their power. King George III Abused his power. He prevented the British government from making judicial decisions. He took complete control over Brittan. This resulted in the USA being founded. In the book ‘Purple Hibiscus’ Papa gets the opportunity many times and takes advantage of his power. He uses his power to take advantage of Mama the same way throughout the book. In ‘Purple Hibiscus’ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie...
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In 1492 Cristoforo Colombo discovered The Americas. He had rallied three Spanish boats on a voyage to prove that he knew a faster way to India also proving his theory that the earth was round. He accidentally found America and mistook it for India not realizing it was a whole new world he had just found. Since they did think this was India they mistook the people native to America as Indians and they have kept that name for a...
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Over the years, non-profit organizations (NPO's) have established at the local, regional and international levels and their influence is increasing. A non-profit organization is an institution that conducts affairs to assist other individuals and groups rather than garnering profits for themselves. During the year 1919, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent were founded in Paris after the end of the World War I. Henry Dunant in 1859 came up with the idea of the Red Cross when he witnessed...
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Author Burton W. Folsom Jr.'s book 'The Myth of the Robber Barons: A New Look at the Rise of Big Business in America' presents an evidence-based argument that challenges the traditional narrative of American industrial development. At the core of Folsom's analysis is the crucial distinction between two types of entrepreneurs: market entrepreneurs and political entrepreneurs. Market entrepreneurs succeed by offering competitive prices and superior services, while political entrepreneurs rely on government assistance and subsidies to maintain their operations. Through...
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Northern America proved to be a challenging country for early settlers in its geography. From mountains west, to the sharp winters consumed by infertile land brimming with trees in the New England Colonies. Colonists trudged through the lands to create success for themselves. This essay will explore what it was like for early settlers to establish anchored settlements in the New England Colonies from a geographical perspective. The New England Colonies (New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, and Connecticut) are...
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Sometimes, a person can hear a speech and be so moved from the words that they act on what was said. That was how America felt about the two speeches we discussed in class. Those speeches came from a time of tragedy and were separated by many decades, but still carried the same emotional value. One was able to convey feelings through his face and body language, while all Franklin Roosevelt had was his voice to use. Between the two...
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Introduction Architectural precedents have long served as fundamental cornerstones in the evolution of architectural practice. By examining the built environment of the past, architects glean insight into cultural, technological, and aesthetic shifts that have shaped human habitation and civic life. These precedents not only offer a repository of design knowledge but also provide a methodological framework through which contemporary challenges can be addressed. In this essay, the significance of architectural precedents in historical practice will be explored, emphasizing their role...
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Benjamin Franklin was more an ideological person then more a partaker of a sector of a religion. Although he was raised as an Presbyterian and exhibited some quality of it in that there is one God and that your actions of goodness should be a constant part of one’s life. This lack of religious belief was truly exemplified in ‘the Autobiography’ in which he stated, “It happened that they wrought an effect on me quite contrary to what was intended...
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Nowadays, the rate of tobacco use among children and teens has skyrocketed. In the year 2015 9.3% of high school students rumored to be smoking in the last 30 days. In the same year, 2.3% of middle school students smoked in the last 30 days. Overall, 25.3% of high school students and 7.4% of middle school students have engaged in the use of tobacco Product. Cancer, heart disease, stroke, reproductive effects such as ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, and many others are...
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