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My Love of SurfingMy first time stepping foot in the Indian ocean was with the sun going down and the entire ocean acting as a mirror for the sun, lighting up the sky with an offset blue. After a 13-hour plane ride under my belt, I was emotionally and mentally drained from staring at the seat in front of me. However, I soon found myself in a crowded ocean where I couldn't paddle five feet from my spot out in the line up. No wave went by empty and the point break had close to a hundred surfers. It was never a bad thing to surf in a jam-packed spot because you know everyone is watching you to see what you can do on the wave. I've always dressed to impress and always had a few tricks up my sleeve when it was my time to shine. However, I never thought that my first session in a country I came to surf in might have been my last. Having only been in the water for 15 minutes I found myself wanting to get out of the water as if I hated the sport. I was thinking this was a bad trip, a waste of money, and made |
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How to Plan a Successful EventI'm not a professional event planner. However, I do have a few successful events under my belt. I can tell you that anyone with a vision, a little organization, and some free time can plan an event. All the steps that I will explain doesn't have to necessarily be in order but I do recommend you do so to stay organized, ensure each step is completed, and to minimize mental chaos. Depending on the date and the type of event you are planning, some events may require a longer planning period. Events such as weddings, vowel renewals, baby showers, etc., may require a lot more time. No specific skills are required to plan an event. You will need a notebook/checklist to stay organized, funds of course as well as a budget if you have one, and access to the internet and/or a phone to make reservations, call caters, to get confirmation of attendance from guests, etc. I would consider myself to be somewhat of an expert event planner so I would like to show you how plan a successful event as well! |
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Variuous Fields of EngineeringDue to the rapid increase in the world population, many questions arise to satisfy the basic needs of human for food, energy, water, materials, healthcare, safety and transportation. To address those problems, it is clear that there should be an improvement in the education of various kinds of engineering. Each field of engineering will be critical to fulfill different demands in developing communities. Among those fields, there are three areas of engineering the is important in terms of manufacturing, healthcare, end providing energy in human activities, which are mechanical, biomedical and petroleum engineering. Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineering is the profession in "machines, power systems, factory production lines, computer boilers and pressure vessels"(Basta 52). Specifically, engineers are people who apply physics and material knowledge to produce aircraft or electrical machinery, power utilities. It is estimated that mechanical engineering is the second- l |
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Cultural Synthesis in LiteratureAll our aspects of life are shaped from our culture. We can choose how to live our lives. But our culture, no matter what our identity is, shapes us. We have all lived our lives following what our parents do, or whoever raised us. We learn, we experience new things, and then we incorporate our new knowledge gained from those experiences into our lives. The types of things we learn and experience depend on our culture. There are many types of cultures that define different types of people. Culture is what makes up a person. The combination of education, family, wealth, tradition, moral, religion, and friends are just some of the cultures that make up an individual. It is true that we are all different as an individual, but culture makes individuality. These cultures combined can make an extraordinary person. We are shaped and molded by our cultures. The type of education we receive will influence our intake of knowledge. Family influences our habits and instincts. Materialistic wealth |
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Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin BannekerThomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States of America, greatly influenced our history. He contributed many benefits to our country such as the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, sent Louis and Clark on an expedition to find the Pacific Ocean in 1804, and of course his most famous contribution: drafting the Declaration of Independence. This treasured document contains many significant points but the most influential and well-known statement that we still abide by today is, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Benjamin Banneker, son of former slaves, realized the irony and hypo |
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The Importance of Intrinsic ValuesValues are a part of every person. Values help give life meaning. Without values life would be very difficult because values are what drive us in life. They are the reason we do the things we do. Values can be specific to a person, a small group of people or a community. In communities it is important that people share the same values so the community continues to prosper. I'm from Canton, NY; a little town in upstate New York. The community where I am from is pretty close knit. Empathy and compassion are the two most important values that are shared by the majority of people. Since the majority of people share the same values everything in the community flows fairly well. However, there are values that aren't ones people aspire to have. These negative values are important though. Without the negative values we would not be able to identify the positive ones. Two negative values that are evident in my community are selfishness and power seeking. Compassion and empathy are two values t |
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Short Story - My Wild DayAs I lay there thinking to myself, "what am I doing with my life?," I realized there was no excitement anywhere to be found in this dull, bleak house. I got up from my bed and realized yet again I slept until noon. "Great," I said as I walked out into the living room noticing there was no one home. I sat down on the couch which was covered with the stink of younger siblings, and began to flip through the channels on the television. I was finding it hard to stay on one channel and feeling myself beginning to doze off when my cell phone began to ring. It was Drake, one of my best friends. "Dude come outside right now" he said, "Why what's up dude?" I replied in an anxious manner. As I walked outside I heard the sound of an engine roaring. I thought to myself "What in the world?" As I stepped outside I couldn't believe what I saw. I was staring into the eyes of a 2012 Aston Martin Virage. I stared in awe at the beautifully polished rims, brilli |
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Compare and Contrast - PC and MacWith the ease of use that comes with a Mac, why would you ever consider a PC? The PC has crazy power and capability behind so why think twice before buying one? Ever since the early 1980s there has been an eternal war between the PC and the Mac. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast the Mac and the PC. Although they have the same job of being a reliable computer, they are both very divergent. Despite bearing some minor similarities, the differences between the PC and the Mac are clear. Both the PC and the Mac have upsides. There are certain downsides to each one, but luckily they each have great operating systems. Windows 7 was a breakthrough in the PC operating systems arena. After Windows Vista being a huge flop, Microsoft fans were overjoyed to finally have a sleek, reliable operating system. Windows 7 is made to start programs faster, easily find documents and files, create a home network of PCs to share and collaborate, and it utilizes the full power of your PC. T |
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Instant Gratification - Our Addiction to NowConsumer electronics are a part of our everyday lives. Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter are being refreshed every second of every day. Phone applications are making things easier to do than ever, but whenever we have to wait more than a few seconds for something, we become upset. What is the assimilation of consumer electronics doing to our psychic apparatus? As consumer electronics become more integrated deeper into our everyday lifestyle, instant gratification becomes much more prevalent. Attention disorders have increased rapidly over the past decade, people are using their amount of likes on social networking as a feeling of self-worth, and consumer electronics have made it so we need things as fast as possible and presented beautifully. Attention Deficit and Electronics The rise in attention disorders from the period of 2003 to 2010 has seen significant increases in all groups. This increase in the attention disorders can be linked to the amount of total daily screen time of pr |
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Down Syndrome - Assistance and CaregivingMy four year old sister was diagnosed with Down syndrome. We are both of Mexican-American descent. Our parents were recently deported back to Mexico and due to the fact that I am 25 years old, I was granted primary custody of my four year old sister, Isabella. I am currently in the Reserves which allows me to provide for not only myself but Isabella as well. I am off during the week and work part time on the weekends. Being a caregiver for a person with Down syndrome has its struggles, as well as its rewards. Down Syndrome Down syndrome is a congenital disorder that is caused by a chromosome deficiency and results in an intellectual impairment as well and some physical abnormalities. Some abnormalities include a single line on the palm of the hand, short stature as well as a wide facial profile. There are different types of Down syndrome and in this case Isabella suffers from trisomy-21 which is caused by a defect with chromosomes 21and typically makes an extra copy. (Dierrsan, 2013). |
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Excerpts from Song of Myself"Song of Myself," by Walt Whitman, Whitman uses figurative language to express that he has a deep connection with nature because he was grown "from" it and grew up in the very place where he is sitting. The phrase "every atom of my blood, form'd from this soil, this air" can be connected to the scene in the Bible when God creates Adam and Eve, which says, "Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being." This connection that can be established between the two phrases can reveal Whitman's belief that all men, including "parents born here from parents the same", have their roots in nature and were conceived from it. This excerpt from Stanza I can connect to an excerpt in Stanza LII, which says "I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love,/ If you want me again look for me under your boot soles." This quote connects ba |
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Vietnam Vets and PTSDThe Vietnam War was the longest and perhaps, the most controversial war in American history. The war lasted from 1955 to 1975; U.S. involvement began in 1961, with 60,000 American servicemen killed and approximately 2 million Vietnamese death (Over view of the Vietnam War). While there were many deaths, some of the war veterans have had a much different battle to face. One of the side effects of war is known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event - either experiencing or witnessing it. The symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event (Mayo Clinic). The Vietnam War presented life-threatening traumatic experiences (ie: the threat of injury or death to oneself) that can be linked to PTSD; that said greater causes of PTSD were from the act of killing someone or combat loss. "Active participation in combat trauma increased reports of post-traumatic stress disorder" (Van Winkle and Safer 107). Soldiers involved in heavy warfare, and particularly those who consciously and visibly killed en |
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Documentary Film ProposalThis proposal is for a short documentary that will cover the life of Dr. Mhlanga, an academic, writer and activist, native to Zimbabwe and now resident in Britain. The film will briefly cover his life from the past and leading to the present. It will piece this together to form an explorative and stimulating narrative, encouraging viewers to overcome adversity and to engage their world with a more open-minded and active approach. Of course, many of the plans outlined in this proposal are provisional and may be subject to revision during the production and post-production process. Working Hypothesis and Interpretation The film will examine the struggles encountered by Dr. Mhlanga, during his earlier life in Africa, and how he has since developed into an academic and an educator, succeeding in adverse circumstances. The documentary will have a relatively stark, almost jarring, opening with Dr. Mhlanga discussing earlier parts of his life, such as his survival through genocide, attempts |
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The Growing Epidemic of PTSDPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or most commonly known as PTSD, is an increasingly widespread disorder that affects people emotionally, psychologically, and behaviorally. This severe anxiety disorder may occur after an intense or traumatic experience in life, such as combat, sexual assault, physical abuse, or a life threatening situation. After coming home from Iraq, my father thought the war was over for him. Eventually, he realized the war he was in will never be over for him or anyone else coming home from overseas. The heroes returning home become emotional hostages of themselves. For some veterans, the war never ended. How we see them is the complete opposite of what they see. When they look in the mirror they see guilt, hate, pain, fear, remorse, confusion, detachment, anger, and helplessness. While they have resources to help them cope with this crippling disorder, most of the people suffering never seek help for many reasons such as, the resources are not available to them, a |
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The Concept of God by Medieval ThinkersIntroduction Perhaps it would be appropriate to ask oneself on how much do we know God. What is God for us? Who is God for us? What is the role of God to us? By answering these questions we may be able to distinguish God whether He is an ingredient or a condiment. Ingredient mean that which make what a thing is. Being an ingredient means to be necessarily present in the thing. Body and soul is an example of ingredients of the human person; a flour for bread; and a lens for camera. On the other hand condiment means like a seasoning or something that is used to enhance a thing. Paint is an example of condiment for a car; a chocolate in a cake; and a perfume worn by a lady. If God is an ingredient, how do we understand his being in the context of creation? Does man's existence depend on God? Is there a need for God's existence in order for man to continue to exist? Is God only needed for existence? If God is a condiment, man need not to depend on God. God would seem to be an accessory, |
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The Sustainability of FoodIn a healthy farm system, agriculture works in harmony with the natural environment. This begins with healthy soil that stores water and nutrients and provides a stable base to support plant roots. In a sustainable system, soil is kept in balance. Crops are rotated through the fields to replace nutrients in the soil. Where there is livestock, animals graze the land, then waste from those animals is used to fertilize the soil. The idea is that as farmers take from the land they also give back. Industrial farms disregard that need for balance. Land is used continuously and not given proper rest. Crops are not rotated in a way that replenishes the soil. Manure and chemical fertilizers are used to "feed" the soil, but through over-application these additives become a problem. Mankind is dooming itself with its treatment of food. The sustainability of food is quickly declining due to large carbon footprints polluting the earth. There are various types of issues causing this. In th |
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The Republican Immigration PolicyImmigration is the foundation of the United States as a whole. Every person came from somewhere, mainly different parts of the world, and decided America was a fertile and prosperous place to settle and thrive. This unique quality allows America to be the melting pot that it is today, full of diverse and rich cultures spread throughout its country. With this rush of immigrants and visitors come rules and regulations; otherwise the vast opportunities of America would crumble. Of course with each of these rules and regulations follows groups and parties on either side defending why the decision of the government was right or wrong. The dispute of illegal immigration in the United States is currently being combated by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration services, Homeland Security, and the Executive Branch of the United States Government through the creation of policies and vigilant actions, all having a piece of the puzzle but never the full set. Immigration has long since been a hot topic |
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Henry David Thoreau's WaldenHenry David Thoreau's writings convey meaningful ideas that can potentially change a reader's mindset toward the outside world. In an excerpt from chapter two of his widely influential book Walden, Thoreau describes his expressions of simplicity at all cost. He blatantly states that humanity is moving at a rapid pace. While the idea of a fast-paced society can be considered a positive by many, Thoreau believes it to be detrimental to our natural human thought process. He writes "we are determined to be starved before we are hungry" raising the assumption that we live in such an unnecessary hurry and waste life in doing so. Thoreau also focuses heavily on the negative effects of external influences, exclaiming that we should observe our realities only and not allow ourselves to be deluded by unimportant details. E |
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Letter of Nomination - Excellence AwardTo Whom it May Concern, At the start of this year, I believed I was going to be a double finance major and music performance major in order to keep the arts in my life. However, my opportunity with Mr. Silvestri has completely changed my life. My original goal with the eighth grade band was just to be a guy who taught jazz improv and phrasing while slipping in and out of the concert band time, but that idea did not last long. I found myself becoming immersed in a teacher's day and activities while learning how to run a band classroom. I jumped in at anytime I could to work with the students on any instrument (even if I didn't know anything about it) and to warm-up the band before we began our work for that day. I'll admit I was nervous my first few days in the classroom, but I knew that if I needed anything, Mr. Silvestri would always be there to lend a helping hand to show me how to be a proper director. I found myself slowly being changed into the man I am today by using his teachings in worki |
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Atomic Bomb - A Black Spot on US HistoryWhen discussing events in history, we often ask ourselves: how has it impacted our country as a whole? This question also leads us to inquire about the necessity of our country's actions, and even their ethical standing. It's universally believed that throughout history, particular movements were essential and others were merely an impulsive course of action. In John Hersey's novel Hiroshima, readers are given a vivid depiction of the horrifying aftermath that many citizens of Hiroshima were subjected to after the atomic bomb was dropped. Such a tragic event in history is bound to be analyzed and portrayed in various different ways, but again, we must ask ourselves: was the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki ethical, legal according to international law, or even necessary? After reading this novel and extensively researching the topic, readers should believe that the decision to drop the atomic bomb was unethical, illegal according to international law, and indi |
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Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus"Do not think that I have come to bring peace on earth. I have not come to bring peace, but the sword." (Matthew 10:34) After a thorough reading of "Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth," one may find it sort of ironic that Reza Aslan exposes the reader to this quote from the gospel of Matthew. Whether Jesus said these exact words does not matter, what matters is the deeper message that Reza, following Matthew's style, is implying. Its implication may be that peace is not needed when a culture has forcibly lost its identity. Peace on Earth is what many modern Christians would believe Jesus' end goal was. One's faith allows them to believe that if they so desire. However, the fact of the matter is the "sword" was necessary in the times of Jesus of Nazareth. They were times of religious fervor, Roman imperialism, apocalyptic expectations, and corruption in the most sacred place on Earth to the Jewish populace, the Temple of Jerusalem. All of the Jews were a |
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Short Story - My Jordan River"DANGER! Do Not Go Beyond This Point," warned the wooden, paint-chipped sign at the far end of Seaview Park. The weathered sign stood in front of grass that was as tall as stop signs. The grass provided camouflage for the various animals that in hiding. Their screams and shouts would have been enough for a lot of people who came to this part of the park to turn around. But to me, their screams and shouts were like jazz symphonies. Screaming and shouting was a second language to me; it was all I ever did after I lost my best friend Justin. Justin Michael Anderson died from the bullet of a .45 caliber pistol on October 19, 2011. I was with him when it happened; we were in a more threatening part of Brooklyn: Brownsville. From the plethora of abandoned homes and buildings, to the homeless people doing drugs in the streets, intuition would tell even a person of the most rudimentary thought process that this was not a place t |
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Reflections on A Few Good MenIn the movie "A Few Good Men," a Navy lawyer named Daniel Kaffee, defends two Marines who have been accused of murder. The defense tries to prove that the victim Santiago was given a code red. Santiago wasn't the best Marine, he had trouble keeping up with his colleagues and was transferred to different bases because of his bad performance. The Marines don't tolerate a bad performance and expects each Marine to be at the same level as everyone else. Kaffee focuses on Santiago's Col. Nathan Jessup. Santiago was attacked by two marines in the middle of the night and had a rag stuffed in his mouth, and as a result died from respiratory problems at Guantanamo Marine Base. Kaffee suspects that Jessup ordered the two marines to perform a "code red". A code red was an unofficial, unsanctioned form of Marine Corps disciplinary action. The punishment is usually ordered by a m |
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Society in Brave New World"One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we've been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We're no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It's simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we've been taken. Once you give a charlatan power over you, you almost never get it back." Brave New World is a society that is created by the government in hatcheries, since women can't give birth anymore. Bernard Marx, John and Hemholtz are the main characters in this book. They are the only unhappy people in this society; they are not soma zombies, the drug that makes you happy because these people don't know any other feeling besides happiness but are they really happy? This novel questions if it is better to be happy or free. This society is soma zombies, who are controlled by the government. There is no originality the government tells everyone how to think and what they are going to be in t |
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Discovering My EpilepsyThe quote, "expect the unexpected because life is full of surprises. Things that you can't prevent from happening because they're meant to happen, but instead of running away from it, you should embrace it, solve it and learn from it" is very relevant in my life. Life is full of twists and turns, you never know what is going to come around the next corner. It is full of unexpected moments and surprising occurrences you never thought would happen. There are instances and situations that seem bad but turn out to be good in the end and can have a profound impact on your future. That is exactly what happened to me junior year. One day I learned the real truth about what was happening to me. It was October of junior year that my mom brought me to the doctors to where I was diagnosed with absence seizures. I thought how could this be? I've gone 16 years of my life not knowing anything was wrong with me, including my family and friends, so how am I sitting in a doctor's office looki |
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