On September 11th, 2001, terrorism struck the twin towers of New York creating hundreds of thousands of deaths. This notorious tragedy brought the country together in ways that no one man could have ever predicted. The events that occurred, leaving 9/11 as a day of remembrance, leaves one final question. Should September eleventh become a national holiday? Car dealerships, advertisers and retailers always manage to cheapen, exploit and degrade the holiday through their discounts on national holidays. Although these actions are considered economic advantages, they weaken the meaning of the events that occurred on that designated day. If September eleventh were ever to become a national holiday in the United States, the cou

The celebration of marriage evidently is viewed differently throughout spans of history as well as throughout different societies. Unfortunately in some areas it is not a celebration at all, but rather an arrangement set forth from as early on as an hour after a child is born and consummation may occur before puberty has even set in. Despite all of the risks associated with childbirth of young mothers and the associated mortality rates for them as well for their children, it is socially acceptable throughout many areas of the world. It is a violation of human rights, and there are many programs and associations such as UNICEF that work towards a solution for all the children that have suffered and continue to suffer through this ongoing problem. ? At what age should marriage be considered unethical? In places such as Rajasthan, India, on the day of Akha Teej, young girls some mere toddlers are whisked away in custom and tradition that correlates with wealth and property. To preve

When someone compares any two stories, we must contrast them as well. The main character in both "A Rose for Emily," by William Faulkner, and "A Good Man Is Hard to Find," by Flannery O'Connor have many things in common, but just as they have many things in common they are also very different. Emily, from "A Rose for Emily" and the Grandmother, from "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" are very used to getting their way, and when they don't things turn for the worst and they try everything to ensure that they get what they want. The Grandmother wants to convince her son Bailey, to go to her home state of Tennessee rather than to Florida for a vacation, her excuse being her grandchildren have already been to Florida but never to Tennessee. She fails miserably and the grandmother ends up sitting in the backseat with her two bratty grandchildren and a hidden cat on her lap. While Emily, was a spoiled over protected person who would literally kil

Introduction According to Statistics Canada (2010), 12,795 youth aged 12-19 years of age were diagnosed with diabetes in Canada in the year 2010. Type 2 diabetes usually develops in adulthood, although increasing numbers of youth in high-risk populations are being diagnosed (Canadian Diabetes Association, 2011). The high-risk population focused on in this proposal is Aboriginal youth ages 12-19. There is limited evidence that shows interventions have been specifically tested or formulated for the prevention of childhood diabetes in northern Aboriginal reserves. There is also not a sufficient amount of research on Aboriginal youth and the development of diabetes as there is for North American youth as a whole in relation to diabetes. Although type 2 diabetes is a major contributor of morbidity and mortality among Native populations, few diabetes prevention clinical trials were reported in the research literature. Purpose of the Research The overall purpose of this study is to examin

Introduction The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) can be seen as the biggest event to have happened within the financial world since the Great Depression of the 1930's - 1940's. The GFC created many problems all over the world, however the effects were felt and impacted differently for different countries. The financial markets of the USA and Europe were affected the most, but that being said Australia may have come off better in the end, however they still experienced the devastating impact of the GFC. There are a number of factors that contributed to the end results of the GFC, these include the use of fair value accounting as the measurement basis for assets and liabilities, the use of derivatives within the finance sector, deregulation, the lack of auditing internal controls and the limited use of ones that already existed, and the macroeconomic influences concerning monetary policy. In saying all this it is widely known that it all started with the downturn in the US hou

Solomon Northup's 'Twelve Years a Slave", provides readers with a different outlook on slavery. Northup discusses his days as a slave and the different obstacles he went through. Among the three owners he had, all of them had a different way of treating their slaves. Religion is one of the main factors contributing to how Northup is treated. This book portrays how the adoption of religion played a major role in the treatment of the slaves. During the late 18th century, about the same time as Northup's expiernces as a slave, many Southerners were greatly influenced by religion. In particular, during the evangelical reform movement, religion became the new model of behavior. Instead of one's worth being evaluated by their power and wealth, a person's moral purity determined rank (Text-460). The main evangelical reform project was the Mission to the Slaves. This mission aimed to better the physical treatment of the slaves. Any who did not abide by this mission were threatened with chu

Radioisotopes are artificially made, unstable elements that release radiation as they break down. Radioisotopes in medicine, also called nuclear medicine, is a form of medicine that uses radiation to get information on the function of organs. It is a fairly new form of medicine that was developed in the 1950s when radiation was used to diagnose and treat thyroid disease. The use of nuclear medicine has become a regular procedure and is important in diagnosing and treating many different diseases. There are many different radioisotopes used in medicine to diagnose and treat different diseases. Radiotherapy is an important part of Radioisotope medicine and is used to treat disease through radiation. Certain procedures go into the making and disposing of radiopharmaceuticals because of the dangers in radioisotopes. How Radioisotopes in Medicine Are Used For Diagnosis Radioisotopes that break down quickly are combined with chemical compounds so that specific parts of the body can be studi

Theorists and philosophers around the world have tried to pinpoint what the true purpose of education should be for students. Over the course of history, the purpose of education in the United States has evolved according to developmental changes that have occurred in our society's economic, social, and cultural order. There are several questions, however, that can be debated from these principles. How much of these things should influence what and how children are taught in schools? Do children who come from lower economic and social backgrounds have an equal opportunity to learn when compared with children who come from wealthy families? Should all children in the U.S. be taught the same curriculum even if they don't come from the same physical areas, and if so, what should they be learning? Because of questions like these, controversy concerning the purpose and goals of education for students ages K-12 continues to be an

Art is a subject that can not be described in a single sentence. Hundreds of people could write about their philosophy on art, yet none may contain a common thought. It can expose a radical array of emotion from jubilance and ecstasy to depression and despair. Art is power. It is raw emotion delivered on paper, on canvas, through speakers, or over soft chatter at a coffee house. Art is a savior, rescuing souls from the darkest corner of their minds, bringing hope to an otherwise dull existence. Art has the ability to unite the masses and rally around a cause, strengthening humankind for a brighter today. Art is healing. In Rick Docksai's article, "The Sounds of Wellness: Music May Have Charms to Suppress the Savage Gene," he writes of a New York City hospital that used music as a medication for stroke patients. Docksai mentions that after undergoing music therapy, people who have suffered a stroke often regain some of their speaking abilities (Docksai). Regardless of the

During my early youth, I had dreams of becoming an all-star first baseman for the New York Yankees, a stock car race car driver, the President of the United States and an Academy Award winning actor. I had a love for the game of baseball that continues to this day, but after being cut after the 8th grade modified baseball tryouts I realized that becoming an all-star was probably not in the cards for me. My lust to be behind the wheel of a race car, veering between lanes, trying to be the first to the finish line had slowly dissipated as the many hours a week of delivering pizzas stacked up along with a growing disdain for all things associated with the rudimentary task of driving a motor vehicle. As I finished up high school and realized my last name wasn't Kennedy and I didn't nearly have the monetary means to attend a university like Harvard or Yale, I accepted the fact that a bid for the Presidency of the United States was far less likely than even that of Herman Cain&ap

Atonement is a fund concept in the Jewish and Christian religions. 'Yom Kippur', the day of atonement is the most sacred day in the Jewish calendar. The need for atonement arises when an individual has committed a crime about which he feels guilty and for which he wishes to make amends, to the wronged party. Christmas too are required to atone for their sins if they want them to be forgiven by the confessor. She needed to atone for the crime she committed at the age of thirteen. "Within the half hour Briony would commit her crime." When Briony appears in the fountain and library scene, she misinterprets what she sees. Though she was very young, she genuinely believed in Robbie's guilt even if that belief was based upon a mixture of childish ignorance and indignation. However, Briony was not helped to reexamine her story but felt only encouragement to stick with it

Everyone has heard the adage "you are what you eat," but what does this saying truly mean? For one to be in good health, he or she needs to put good, nutritious food into his or her body that supplies them with lasting energy. Unfortunately, obesity is a pandemic that has swept across the United States, and the media's perpetual spotlight on the matter has made it a concern for the populace. Some critics believe that it is not the responsibility of the eater. We must propose the question, who is to blame? Do we sympathize with the working man and the poor who are unable to afford healthy foods by placing blame on corporations, do we take responsibility for our own health habits, or do we let others such as the government take the blame? In most cases, the person who is truly at fault when it comes to the topic of obesity and weight is the eater because he or she is the one making the conscious decision of what to eat. However, there are other cases. Sometimes there is not much one can

"Drive the Dream" opens with the real-life Mr. Sandman. He is carrying a glowing bag of dust into the bedroom of an unsuspecting couple who are asleep. After being sprinkled with the dust, the woman smiles and envisions herself riding on a white horse across a green meadow. Next, the "Sand Man" tip-toes to the other side of the bed, trips over a house shoe and spills his entire night's dust supply on the man. The man is launched into an extreme dream sequence starting with a spinning chromed out wheel, roaring guitars playing in the background and a super model waiving a flag, standing in the middle of a race track. The man smiles at her from behind the wheel of an unidentified Kia. With the final wave of the checkered flag, the man blasts around the track in a snow white Optima Limited with thousands of fans cheering him on from the stands. As the dreaming driver circles the track, he receives a nod of approval from a band. As he continues around the tr

Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark" set in 1843, tells the story of the obsession with human perfection. Georgiana, the beautiful woman in the story, has a single, hand-shaped birthmark on her cheek. However, her husband Aylmer, a scientist, is revolted at the sight of the birthmark. Eventually Georgiana comes to share his obsession, and the couple decides to try to remove the birthmark. Hawthorne uses symbols and allegory to suggest that no man is without flaw and that science cannot change Nature. Each character in the story represents an aspect of science, nature, or humanity. Aylmer symbolizes science and intellect. A man with great scientific knowledge, he could achieve marvelous things, which was "almost perfect enough" (Hawthorne 350), so that Georgiana believed that her husband "possessed sway over the spiritual world" (Hawthorne 350). While Aylmer represents science, Aminadab, Aylmer's assistant, represents Nature. His stature, phys

Organizations that operate under a bureaucracy is supposed to be productively efficient. (Weber, 2012) states that organizations should take into consideration the seven theories/ principles of bureaucracy in order to grasp success towards its employees and itself. Devito, Shamberg, Sher, Lyon and Hardy, (2000) presents the movie "Erin Brockovich" of which it showcases one of the seven theories of bureaucracy; the separation of personal life and work, to illustrate the message of what the producers are trying to convey. Challengers to this view would argue that this principle does not help whatsoever in portraying the overall message of the film because the message is common sense. However, with the indication of the suggested theory evident in the movie, it is therefore arguable that the separation of personal life and work theory of bureaucracy does help portray the overall message of the film. This essay will be categorized into four main categories of which the last w

With the earth's precious natural resources being used up and the pollution from our great use of fossil fuels, many nations and communities have turned to the use of an alternative energy sources. Among those alternative energy sources is the use of tidal waves and currents to generate electricity. This source is known as offshore hydropower. Believe it or not, hydropower is the most common source of renewable electricity in the United States. Though hydropower is a fairly new source for energy, it is definitely possible to be used on a large scale. Seventy-five percent of our earth is made up of water, so the lack of the resource should never be a problem. Most large scale hydro-facilities come from the development of dams and reservoirs. Many large-scale dam projects have been criticized for blocking fish migration, shifting wildlife habitats, and affecting the

Using the internet for learning and teaching purposes can have benefits; however the disadvantages far outweigh the positives. The internet is not the effective tool that it appears to be, with many tertiary students finding difficulties associated with accessing and using this technology. The internet holds a wealth of information; however the quality of this information can be questionable. In addition to this, using the internet requires a certain amount of computer knowledge which students can find difficult to master and there are associated issues regarding accessing information and the related costs involved with using the internet. Students using the internet for study are also at risk of isolation due to the autonomous nature of external study. It is true that much information can be found by simply typing a few words into a search engine and pressing enter. Nevertheless, information can be uploaded to the internet without any scrutiny or evaluation from experts. Alterna

While entertaining my five-year-old sister I came across a crayon whose color I had never really noticed, Midnight Blue. As I admired its hue my sister curiously asked "is it called midnight blue because they make it at midnight?" At that moment that I realized that in today's day and age we go about our lives without really questioning the reality we live in. we accept these so called "facts" as the only truth, never stopping to question why something is or how it got to be what it is. The very essence of the objects and colors we see on a regular basis becomes lost within our daily routines. When you open a door, do you ever stop to and wonder who invented the hinge? When you inhale a whiff of spoiled milk does it cross your mind that a chemical reaction has occurred causing that unappealing scent? When you log on Facebook do you ask yourself when that hue of blue on the banner was found? Was it found at all? Or was it created? I was amazed at all the answers I came across when

The Ancient Greeks had many customs and values that were extremely different than the ones we are familiar with today. They were very hospitable, which led to them celebrating guests by hosting feasts in their honor. Food helped to serve as a marker for social status as well; the higher up you were, the more elegant and erotic your meals would be. However, in the epic poem The Odyssey, food means more than its literal representation; it is also a symbol of temptation. The very first paragraph reminds us of the exact reason why most men didn't return home from their voyage when it says, "the recklessness of their own ways destroyed them all, the blind fools, they devoured the call of the Sun/ and the Sungod wiped from sight the day of their return" (Book 1, 8-10). Although the men were famished, it is clear that this event was very significant due to the tone when it is mentioned. Ironically enough, this important passage has everything to do with temptation, just as it

Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. It can be wrongfully assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions. In fact, because drugs change the brain in ways that foster compulsive drug abuse, quitting is difficult, even for those who are ready to do so. Through scientific advances, we know more about how drugs work in the brain than ever, and we also know that drug addiction can be successfully treated to help people stop abusing drugs and lead productive lives. Today, thanks to science, our views and responses to drug abuse has changed dramatically. "Groundbreaking discoveries about the brain have revolutionized our understanding of drug addiction, enabling us to respond effectively to the problem," (Volkow). Addiction is a developmental disease tha

In the well-known play, The Crucible, Arthur Miller has his characters go through many tests and changes. One of the dramatically changed characters is Reverend John Hale of Beverly. Reverend Hale arrives in Salem to try to figure out what was going on with the sleeping girls and witchcraft. He planned to cleanse the town of the devil's work. Reverend Hale very much believed that there was witchcraft going on; he examined the accused himself. When the group of girls, believed to be saints, start accusing the least likely people of witchcraft, Hale starts to change and doubt the court. Reverend Hale stirs up the town on his arrival to Salem. Everyone is honored to be in his presence, and he knows it. He's a very self-confident man, and enjoys the respect that has been given. When Reverend Parris mentions that Hale's books are heavy, Hale then precedes to comment with, "They must be; they are weighted with authority" (34). Many people of Salem thought that inviting Reverend Hale was

When looking down into the valley from The Arroyo Blanco Estates, you will find an empty canyon or what looks to be an empty canyon. In the Arroyo Blanco Estates the Mossbacher family, Delaney, Kyra, and the step-son Jordan. The Mossbacher, is a well off family driving Japanese cars and having up scale products. Families do not normally look down upon the canyons below their houses and stop to think, maybe people live down there. The poverty level in Los Angeles is at an upscale in society. One day while Delaney was going to recycle cans - seeing all the people carrying around their recycles to turn in just like him. While Delaney was reversing in his rear-view mirror he saw a man with a heavy black mustache, then on second look he did not see him. Delaney could not believe what just had happened to him right then- he hit Candido, the Mexican man with the black mustache. While being a stuck up man Delaney's first thought was about his car, dented, scratched, or were the insurance rates go

The Compromise of 1877 marked the dawn of a new era in American History. Most events after the compromise, decades down the road, are direct results of the compromise. Specifically blacks were most affected by this. Rights they were promised when they fought with the north in the civil war were gone. The rights were not taken away per say, but simply not enforced. The compromise that most likely saved the nation from breaking back into civil war had a snowball effect on the lives of everybody after it was made. Reconstruction was imperative in the history of the United States. Right after the civil war, the nation and its former enemy were now at peace and ready to become one again. It allowed the south to rejoin the nation under certain stipulations. As an alternative the south rejoined but adopted things like the black codes to continue persecuting the former slaves. Angering the north the south was put under military rule to enforce said stipulations agreed upon to rejoin the nat

"Barbie Doll" by Marge Piercy and "Hanging Fire" by Audre Lorde are both dark, ominous poems that deal with young women striving for acceptance and toying with the thought of ending their own lives. Though both poems conclusions are different, the similarities of the girls' personal and social struggles leading to their desire to end their lives' is captivating. In the poem "Barbie Doll" by Marge Piercy, we read about a young girl who has self-image problems. Due to the expectations of society, she is not happy with her physical appearance. She had many good qualities but is unable to see these for herself. Instead she only sees "a great big nose and fat legs." (Line 6) In order to conform to society's idea of beauty, the young girl was "advised to play coy/ exhorted to come on hearty/ exercise, diet, smile and wheedle." (12-14) The pressures became too much for her to handle. She could no longer live this way so

In many studies it has been stated that college age students are more likely to pick up a few pounds during their stint in school. The research conducted in this study will be used to determine the nutritional awareness of college students. In this study females will be compared to males to determine if there is a difference in the their levels of nutritional awareness. Initially the researcher thought that female group would have higher nutritional awareness than that of the male group. Although females scored higher on some of the questions asked, the researcher found that there was no particular difference between the two groups in regards to nutritional awareness. Weight gain is so common during the first year of college that there's a name for it: "The Freshman 15". It pops up a lot in campus conversation, and new students swear it won't happen to them. Yet, when summer vacation rolls around next year, many will be buying their jeans a size or two larger. This researcher t