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Beowulf - The Characteristics of a HeroWhen you think of hero characteristics what comes to mind? Some may say; being brave, strong, loyal, and protective defines a hero, and some may say otherwise. I say all of these things not only make a hero but they make an epic hero. A great example is Beowulf, he's a perfect fit for an epic hero. Beowulf shows himself being loyal in the very beginning of this story. He shows this characteristic by going to king Hrothgar and offering basically his life to get rid of the terrifying monster; Grendel. He feels that being loyal to the king is what needs to be done for his father. As the story continues Beowulf ends up being loyal to the Danish people and his own people. This epic hero not only shows loyalty but also shows bravery. If facing monsters and giants was easy then anyone would do it but not everyone is as brave as beowulf. To all of the |
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California Standards for Physical EducationCourse Description According to the state of California curriculum standards for Physical Education, all freshmen will be enrolled in a Course 1 Physical Education class. All Course 1 students will participate in and demonstrate knowledge of: aquatics, fitness, dance and rhythms, individual and dual sports. Each student's goal is to pass the California Physical Fitness Test (5 out of 6 tests) in the spring. Course Objectives 1. To develop the students' physical fitness levels and an appreciation for fitness. 2. To teach and develop basic skills in various activities offered by the department. 3. To teach every Evergreen Valley High School student to swim. 4. To develop discipline, social skills and responsibility in-group and individual activities. 5. To increase student's appreciation for lifetime activities. Standards 1. Students demonstrate knowledge or and competency in motor skills, movement patterns, and strategies needed to perform a variety of physical activities. 2. St |
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Human Cloning and Playing GodThe word "cloning" is defined as "the production of genetically identical organisms through the process of somatic cell nuclear transfer". This means that, through cloning, it is possible to produce a baby with similar genes like the parent" (McGee 112). However, it is essential to note that, a cloned person is not exactly the same as the original person. For many decades, the issue of human cloning has raised numerous ethical issues since the opponents, and those in favor of cloning have put forward compelling reasons to back their arguments. While scientists argue that human cloning is a fundamental advancement in humanity, theologians, ethicists and psychologists disagree and think that it has led to a moral abyss and degraded human dignity. Human cloning is potentially harmful to the society and should be condemned. The most primary reason to be against human cloning is that it contravenes what God created in reflection of his own image. When God made man, he did so in his own image and cloning clearly violates the likeness of God. After creating man, God said "go ye and fill the world |
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Survivors of the WWII HolocaustAdolf Hitler, the dictator of the Nazi Party, created a plan called the Final Solution. The plan was to get rid of all of the nine million European Jews. He was very close in achieving their goal. The Final Solution took place during World War II. The Holocaust began in 1933 when Hitler came to power in Germany and ended in 1945 when the Nazis were defeated by the allied powers. Eleven million people were killed during the Holocaust. Six million of these were Jews. The Nazis killed approximately two-thirds of the Jews who lived in Europe. North America, Europe, and some of Asia and Africa were involved with the Holocaust. This event will never be forgotten. Jews were either sent to concentration camps, death camps, or to the ghettos. A ghetto was a special section of a city in which Jews were forced to live. The conditions of the Nazi created ghettos were horrible and unhealthy. They were usually cramped, dirty, and had little food. Some ghettos were the Amsterdam Ghetto, the Lodz Ghetto, and the Minsk Ghetto. However, the largest was the Warsaw Ghetto in Poland, with about 400, |
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Overview of Skeletal Diseases1. Greenstick Fracture A fracture in a young soft bone in which the bone bends or breaks. This type of fracture may be caused by overexertion of muscles or sudden traumatic pulling of part of the body during an accident. Although the name is deceiving, the bone is often broken and hard to find on x-rays; and it usually occurs in childhood. 2. Simple Fracture Also called a closed fracture, when there is any type of fracture that has broken the bone into two pieces and has not broken through the skin. 3. Compound Fracture Also known as an open fracture, when the bone has broken through the skin. This kind of fracture is usually easily visible to the naked eye and immediate surgery is often required. 4.Stress Fracture A stress fracture (or transverse fracture) is a small crack or multiple cracks in a bone Stress fractures often develop from overuse, such as from high-impact sports like distance running or basketball. 5. Four Basic Steps to Fracture Repairs - Blood escapes from ruptu |
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Manifest Destiny and American Territorial ExpansionManifest Destiny is an event and philosophy that changed how the United States expanded from thirteen colonies into what it is today. The term "Manifest Destiny," was first used in 1845 by John O'Sullivan, to give explanation for the United States' right of expansion. He stated that"...the right of our manifest destiny to overspread and to possess the whole of the continent which Providence has given us for the development of the great experiment of liberty and federal development of self government entrusted to us. It is right such as that of the tree to the space of air and the earth suitable for the full expansion of its principle and destiny of growth." The principle behind Manifest Destiny has been around since Christopher Columbus first discovered the Caribbean. Many years after Columbus' discovery of the New World, Europe and Mexico were wanting to expand, and control new territories in North America. This want for new territory, would cause boundary issues and fears to arise s |
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A Crux at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose BierceThe short work, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,"" by Ambrose Bierce, showcases a fine example of a crux in the first of the story's three parts. The crux is highlighted in the following quote: "As these thoughts, which have to be set down in words, were flashed into the doomed man's brain rather than evolved from it the captain nodded to the sergeant." " Bierce's use of contrast of reality, foreshadowing, and definition of a fantastical point of view all come together in this quote with the connection to the mindset belonging to Peyton Farquhar which sufficiently serve as the crux in this Civil War tale. Since the second part of the story features mainly exposition, the reader is forced to piece together information on the setting and characters during the first of the story's three parts. Prior to the exact moment of the crux the main character, Peyton Farquhar, reveals a possible escape plan that is filled with unrealistic expectations that couldn't possibly come true. However |
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Ballad of Birmingham by Dudley RandallMy first response to the poem "Ballad of Birmingham," by Dudley Randall, was that it was very tragic and heartbreaking as the poem expresses the worries and fear that the mother has for her little girl. The mother is afraid of sending her daughter to the peace marches as she knows there can be hostility and violence, which is why the mother told her daughter to go to church and "sing in the children's choir." The mother still believes that there is a place safe from racial hatred. The mother is so sure that going to church, instead of going to the march, will be the best thing for her girl. I found myself more engaged in the emotion of the poem as I, too, think a church is a safe and sacred place where I would not imagine a bombing or any other type of violence to happen. However, going to church at that time turned out to be the worst place for the girl in the poem to be. Also I found there was lots on emotion when the mother said "no, baby, no, you may no |
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Bioethics Associated with EnhancementThere are multiple ethical dilemmas associated with using "enhancements" for reasons other than therapy. Our society feels that some enhancements are perfectly acceptable in day-to-day life, while others are not. The real concern about the ethics of enhancement is where the line should be drawn. There are multiple pros and cons associated with each form of enhancement and society is required to weigh both the good and the bad side of each to decide what is acceptable. If a form of enhancement can possibly do something to improve the quality of life of a person then it should be done, but it should not be used in an athletic setting, nor should it be used in its current state as genetic enhancements for those wealthy enough to afford it unless it is something that insurance will cover and the possible consequences are continually studied. There are common forms of enhancement that many people see or use on a day-to-day basis. For example, millions of people use a common form |
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Poem - I am Not Yours by Sara TeasdaleLove, perhaps one of the strongest human emotions, is a fascinating topic. Poets often take pleasure in writing about love and the perfect relationship. In the classic love poem "I am Not Yours,"" by Sara Teasdale, she writes and compares her desired perfect love to nature's harmony. Her three stanzas, four line poem, tell how she longs for a perfect and harmonious relationship with her lover, while also telling about her connection to nature. Written from a first person point of view, Teasdale makes it clear the poem is personal to her. She starts her poem with, "I am not yours, not lost in you, Not lost, although I long to be"" (1-2). The information within those two lines establishes the theme for the entire poem. Right from the beginning the reader is aware of Teasdale's romantic situation. A situation where the relationship she is in has not yet reached the level of completeness that she wishes it would be. She then continues and supports her first two lines with, "Lost as a candle lit at noon, Lost as a snowflake in the sea"" (3-4). The two similes em |
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Childhood and Adolescent ObesityAbstract Overweight and obese children and adolescents have become a major health concern and crisis nationally and internationally. The occurrence of childhood and adolescent obesity has grown over the past decade. The cause is due to an imbalance between caloric consumption and expenditure. The factors involved in the causation of obesity in children include genetic, behavioral, and environmental. These factors lead to physical, psychological and social health issues in children and adolescents suffering from this disease. Therefore, intervention, prevention and education strategies should be utilized and put in place to help benefit these children. The purpose of this paper is to address issues, the social and psychological health, factors of, health risks and intervention, prevention and the education of childhood obesity. Introduction A serious medical condition, childhood obesity, affects many of our children and adolescents on a national and international scale. Obesity can res |
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Small Business Financing OptionsQuestion 1. Bill Jackson wants to start a home remodeling business and is trying to decide whether to "bootstrap" the financing or try a local bank. He needs about $50,000 for start-up expenses. Bill has worked for a local home-builder for years. He doesn't have much money saved, but he does own his home. a. How would a bank evaluate Bill's loan request? b. What should Bill do? Why? (explain the reasoning for your answer.) Response Money is inevitable and is the sustenance of any business whether one is starting a new business or managing an existing one. Securing financing (money) is a major factor, especially to start up new businesses. For Bill Jackson to successfully start his home remodeling business money is ultimately needed. Home improvement or remodeling as a practice of making addition or improving on one's home require, aside from skills, money to buy materials and hardware for any improvement projects, usually procure at home improvement stores. The options & |
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The Hypocracy of Emperor JustinianThe writing of Procopius, "The Secret History," is a historic record of Emperor Justinian's (527-565) reign. His graphic detail is very harsh and depicts Justinian as a vile human being and ruler. There was a lot of war and crusades during Justinian's rule of Constantinople. Justinian's goal was to conquer the West and rid it of Germanic speaking people. These wars transformed Rome and the majority of Italy leaving it without resources. The people that weren't killed migrated to the eastern and northern parts of the land. Justinian and his wife Theodora's magnitude was put on display in mosaics at the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. Procopius's writings and Justinian and his wife presents in the mosaic are in extreme contrast of each other. Procopius beg |
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The Welfare System and the Collapse of the United StatesMy great uncle always amazed me with his stories about life during the Great Depression. He was a vagabond - he rode the rails from Holland to Chicago in search of sustainable work. Looking back on that time period, it's amazing to see how we got through it. President Roosevelt took some risks and acted for the good of the people - as governments ideally should. It introduced a whole new realm of government power to the United States: Public Welfare. Professor John E. Hansen, PhD, observes that forty states had established a relief program for mothers with dependent children by 1926. Authorities worked to bring US citizens back from the murky depths of poverty, and established new systems to ensure that it would stay that way. The USA certainly wasn't the first country to implement this system. Governments have been enlisted to care for their citizens since ancient times. I'm talking all the way back to Rome, with it's emperors and aqueducts and coliseums alike. Emperor Constantine wa |
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The Political Economy of the Postmodern Era by Jonathan BellerRenowned film theorist, Jonathan Beller, has set forth an interesting theory, in which cinema has transformed into deterritorialized factories in which spectators work-i.e., they perform "value-productive labor" (Beller 1). Beller goes on to argue that corporations make a profit from other people's "looking". What does he mean by "looking?" I believe Beller implies that human attention to images is productive of economic value or capital. Below I will discuss some of the issues that arise with the concept of "Attention Economy." We live in an era in which life revolves around images and the competition for attention the re-defining how films are produced and exhibited. As access to content continue to grow, competition tends to limit the amount of information one consumes. So, as it relates to the body, in what way are our bodies asked to do Beller's value-productive labor? The answer lies in Thomas H. Davenport and J. C. Beck's definition of attention as: "Attention is focused mental engagement on a particular item of information (...) we attend to a particular item, and then we decide wh |
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Antoine Lavoisier and the 18th Century Chemical RevolutionAntoine Lavoisier was a French chemist and a central figure in the 18th century chemical revolution. He formulated a theory of the chemical reactivity of oxygen and co-wrote the modern system for the nomenclature of chemical substances.me. He is also known as the father of modern chemistry. Antoine was born into a wealthy family in Paris and inherited a large fortune at a very young age. He also received a formal education in law and literature. He studied sciences under some of the most influential scientists of his day. He was supposed to follow in his fathers footsteps and get a license to practice law in 1764 before he decided too study life science. He was inducted into the French Academy of Sciences for helping develop the first geological map of France and the main water supply of paris i |
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The Benefits of Driving a TruckI've been a truck enthusiast my entire life. I love everything about trucks and all the perks that come with them; but there are a few things that I do not like about them. I found the solution to these problems: diesel engine powered trucks. If I were asked to pick my favorite truck a year ago, I probably would have said a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500. That is not the case anymore. During the past year, I looked for a used truck to buy. During that year looking, I had to have looked at hundreds of truck ads. Through looking at all of those truck ads, I had a change of heart. I became a diesel truck enthusiast. Diesel trucks are a thing of the future, and are making a fast uprising. I believe everyone should drive a diesel engine powered vehicle due to its great gas mileage, long life expectancy, and environmental benefits. After my yearlong search for a truck, I finally found one. I bought a 2003 GMC Sierra 4x4 extended cab truck with a 5.3-liter gasoline engine. One the best of days, I'd be |
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America's Distorted View of BeautyAbstract An attractive appearance is proven to be so essential to the feminine gender role, the search for correct ideal of beauty causes many problems for adolescent girls. What they advertise in fashion magazines such as in Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Vogue, and in other populous magazine brands influence their readers. These young adolescent females' allow themselves to become vulnerable to health problems that can be caused by current beauty trends which can cause mental illnesses and physical changes. This research paper will unravel the horrid truth of how fashion magazines affect the female adolescence and how parenting roles can be effective. How do fashion magazines influence female adolescents' (12-19 years old) health and their concept of beauty? In "The Journal of Youth and Adolescence," Marika Tiggemann and Hayley Dohnt conducted a study and survey around April 2006. A sample of 128 girls was recruited from the first four years of formal schooling. Individual interviews wer |
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My Life of Service in Central AfricaThe thought of my mother's sanity after being taken from her is what still haunts me. I knew that if I didn't go with the men that the chances of survival for both my mother and I were nearly nonexistent. The entire duration of my thirteen years had been a life of ease until being taken from my home. It was no different than the lives of any other Central Africans. On the sixth day post my thirteenth birthday, it was as if it were any other ordinary day. I went through my usual routines of waking up and working a job of labor from dawn until dusk. I was in the fields bracing the punishing sunlight when I noticed a group of men coming towards me. They told me they had been given orders to take me to see the king. I respectfully asked to talk to my mother before taking any part of this. Quickly angered they became while forcefully restraining me. I can only imagine how ear piercing my shrieking cries were from outside. My mother ran heroically ran outside to save me, but the men were too |
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The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas by Ursula K. Le GuinIn her short story, "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas," Ursula K. Le Guin begins by painting a detailed picture of the perfect city of Omelas. She even goes as far as to state that "Omelas sounds in my words like a city in a fairy tale, long ago and far away, once upon a time" (Le Guin 897). The description of the city makes perfect seem boring, in that something that perfect has nothing interesting about it, it is just perfect. Her main theme throughout the story is that your moral reasoning is tested when you discover that the reason for all the good around you is because another is suffering immensely. That when you discover this a paradox comes forth that if you help the one suffering for your happiness then everyone's happiness is lost as well. Is the well-being of the many more important than the welfare of one? "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" is a story about the city of Omelas in which the "Festival of Summer" is about to begin an |
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The Sea School, Lagos, NigeriaEarly in my fifth secondary school year, my school organized a field trip for my class to visit the Sea School located in Apapa, Lagos (Nigeria) under the aegis of the Citizenship & Leadership Training Centre. My teachers have always enlightened me and my classmates about this training program since we crossed the threshold of the secondary school doors. The main objective of the School, as its name implies, is to provide training for the development of society's citizenship and leadership skills. The Sea School exists so that students in their junior year can prepare for the class office positions they will come across the following year. Most secondary schools in the country sponsor the centre because they see it as a way for students to hone awareness about others and themselves. Many, if not all, of my school alumni have taken this route and come back with altered mindsets. It was me and my classmates' turn to journey down the same road. The training centre was located on an islan |
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The Eight Leading Mass Media IndustriesIn the late 20th Century, mass media could be classified[by whom?] into eight mass media industries: books, newspapers, magazines, recordings, radio, movies, television and the internet. With the explosion of digital communication technology in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the question of what forms of media should be classified as "mass media" has become more prominent. For example, it is controversial whether to include cell phones, video games and computer games (such as MMORPGs) in the definition. In the 2000s, a classification called the "seven mass media" became popular. In order of introduction, they are: 1. Print (books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines, etc.) from the late 15th century 2. Recordings (gramophone records, magnetic tapes, cassettes, cartridges, CDs, DVDs) from the late 19th century 3. Cinema from about 1900 4. Radio from about 1910 5. Television from about 1950 6. Internet from about 1990 7. Mobile phones from about 2000 |
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Analyzing Zombies in the Movie World War ZOver the past decade, the notion of zombies - dead humans who've died and come back to life as drooling, growling, flesh-eating monsters - has risen to new heights in popular culture. In this essay, I will discuss the scary, violent role zombies have played on TV and in movies. George Romero's, "The Night of the Living Dead" and its' sequels, spinoffs, satires and remakes are a seemingly endless bank of inspiration and lucrative investment1. The entire "Resident Evil" franchise; from games to the most successful and profitable game-to-movie conversions, comic books, novels and a startlingly large array of fan created fiction and artwork2. The most successful and most influential music video of all time: Michael Jackson's "Thriller." The television show, "The Walking Dead," which has been nominated for Golden Globe and Emmy awards. Film stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Carrie Anne Moss, Laurie Holden, Bruce Willis, Will Smith, Brad Pitt and Billy Connolly |
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Invisible Man - Escaping Oppression in a White Dominated Society"We do not show the Negro how to overcome segregation, but we teach him how to accept it as final and just," (Carter Woodson). In the novel, "Invisible Man," by Ralph Ellison, the main character, "Invisible Man" (IM), is nameless, invisible, and is thrown into many challenging social situations as a result of his race. Invisible Man captures and addresses the many struggles facing African Americans through IM at a time when blacks were perceived as greedy, emotionless and less intelligent than whites. Ellison creates aural imagery that attracts IM's attention, such as the disturbing black imagery of the coin bank. For instance, in the bank scene, IM becomes angered at the noises and begins to destroy symbols surrounding him. He discovers the bank is itself a symbol of racism, which pains him even more. He also provides specific references of racist symbolism that makes IM focus on materialistic objects, of which are not in his control. Through powerful racial symbol |
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Behind the Lines of The Great GatsbyThe novel "The Great Gatsby," by F. Scott Fitzgerald, reflects 1920's America brilliantly. Although Fitzgerald wrote the book almost a century ago, the themes and messages are still applicable to today. If one reads the story in between the lines, they will take away so much more. It is not only the skillfully written words on the surface that are important, but also the hidden meanings that can be found within those words. Gatsby's frequent parties cover many aspects of the novel as they hold symbolism for Gatsby's desire for Daisy, "new" money," and materialism. Throughout the story, it becomes evident that Gatsby throws his parties for reasons other than to entertain those around him. Gatsby has an underlying motive, which proves his desire for Daisy. During the parties, Gatsby is almost impossible to find. This isn't because he is bouncing around socializing, but instead because he is watching the socializing from afar by himself. Gatsby does not drink or take any part in his gathe |
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