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Controversy in The Da Vinci Code"The Da Vinci Code," written by Dan Brown, is an incredibly controversial book because of one specific topic; the claim that Mary Magdalene was married to Jesus and they had a child - creating a royal bloodline. This concept is called the sacred feminine. The reason many people find this so offensive is that the Catholic Church claims the opposite, degrading Magdalene and depicting Jesus has a savior sent down from heaven, meaning he should not engage in normal human behaviors. The idea of the Sacred Feminine is credible because of Leonardo da Vinci's artwork, the social customs of the time period, and the documents mentioned in the Da Vinci Code that support it. Many references were made in this disputable book to the things Leonardo Da Vinci put in his artwork to hint that the sacred feminine is real. Looking at the Last Supper, everyone sitting at the table has a cup of wine. This contradicts the Church's claim that the Holy Grail is the Cup of Christ that everyone drank from. Brown argues in his novel that the Holy is actually Magdalene's womb which carried and bore |
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Aspects of ModernityMany people who live in modern society today have benefited from social improvements which have changed the overall quality of life for the better. We are now living in an age of increased life expectancy, better access to health care, social services, technology, mobility, and far more human rights and freedoms than ever before. Two quotes illustrate this phenomenon. Tradition is a fragile thing in a culture built entirely on the memories of the elders ". "Modernity exists in the form of desire to wipe out whatever came earlier, in hope of reaching at least a point that could be called a true present, a point of origin that marks a new departure. There seems to be more of an emphasis on individual freedoms and responsibility compared to past traditions where ones family group and its objectives took far more precedence. The story of the Sarakatsan's family as well as my own personal experiences growing up in a traditional East Indian family illustrate the impact and enormous benefit |
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Why Education is ImportantI believe in education. I chose education because it is something very relevant to my life at this time. Education gives me a head-start on life and it paves the way for success in my future. It was said that I wouldn't have a bright future, so that makes me want to do anything I can to accelerate it. I think the first step towards a bright future is getting an education. With getting an education, I will have the opportunity to fulfill what I'm capable of. Advantages of education come in many forms. Some of course, are the increase in income verses no education, professional opportunities, the amount of knowledge you gain, when it's time to choose a career it will be one you enjoy, and education also gives you a variety of career options. There are many more advantages of having an education that could improve your way of living tremendously. Education is not something easy to obtain. It takes a lot of time and effort. My father, who solely raised my siblings and me, didn't get a college education until his mid-thirties. I watched him go through financial |
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Evolution, Creationism and the Education SystemCreationism is the belief that life, the earth, and the universe are the creation of a supernatural being. "Creationists have long battled against the teaching of evolution in U.S. public schools, and their strategies have evolved in reaction to legal setbacks. Creationists are fond of asserting that evolution is a theory in crisis because they assume that there are only two alternatives: creationism (whether creation science or intelligent design) and evolution. Evidence against evolution is thus evidence for creationism; disproving evolution thus proves creationism"" (Branch, G., & Scott, E. C. 2009). "When creationists don't make headway in the legislatures and courts, they shift their emphasis to the local front. They are stronger there because they have the numbers, are vocal, and have more direct access to those teaching evolution. This is why it should be no surprise to learn that local schools and teachers can come under tremendous pressure. Although schools are not generally |
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Soldier's Home by Ernest HemingwayThe short story "Soldier's Home,"" by Ernest Hemingway, is about a soldier named Krebs who reveals the shock of re-entry into life after war. His world seems so difficult. Krebs just wanted a simple life so he could relax and avoid talking about his war experiences, because his faith was removed by the war. His mother tried to help her son to move on life by believing in faith. Ernest Hemingway's theme in "Soldier's Home " is that it is important to have faith so you can overcome difficult situations in life. Krebs is the central character in the story who didn't keep faith in himself when he came back from war. Before the war, he was a college student and Hemingway includes a picture of, "him among his fraternity brothers, all of them wearing exactly the same height and style collar " (Hemingway,133). In that time he had a lot of faith in himself shown by his active and social life. Krebs was part of the military who got drafted to go to WWI. After he came back from WWI he was a different person. He became antisocial. He didn't even communicate with his parents. He was like a ghost. Krebs was part of |
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Hacktivism - Quagmire of the Information AgeI. Introduction a. Hacking for the good of society b. Risk vs. reward II. What is Hacktivism? a. Definition of Hacktivism b. Security Concerns c. Association and Purpose III. History a. Innocent Protest b. Motivations c. Political and Social Unrest IV. Levels of Hackers a. White Hat b. Grey Hat c. Black Hat V. Conclusion a. Constant Change b. Future Considerations Hacktivism (Hacking/Activism) Hacking is a major issue in today's society. Hackers have been exposed in the media for their disruptive actions toward business and intrusive methods used against common citizens. The normal response would be to consider them a burden that must be abolished, yet in reality, there are multiple forms of hacking to consider before making such judgments. The hacking method discussed throughout this paper is known as hacktivism. Hacktivism is basically hacking a computer system or web site with the purpose of advocating a cause, exposing a perceived injustice, or proving a point. Throug |
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An Overview of Poet J. M. SyngeSummary J. M. Synge is one of the greatest playwrights not only of Ireland but also of the entire world who loves to read literature in English. His dramas are full of the local 'habitation and name', the description of the Aran Island adds special dimension to the dramas of Synge. The dialect he uses is steeped with poetic fervor because it is the common language of the rustics lived in the vicinity of nature. Indeed he is a dramatist worth discussing at the higher level of dissertation. The summary of the thesis (chapter wise) is given below to have a quick look to Synge's ideas and visions. Chapter I J.M. Synge and the Irish Dramatic Movement Before the arrival of Synge into the literary domain Ireland was preparing for the revival or Renaissance which was yet to come to the forefront. Since 1880, Ireland had been producing a generation of young poets who were stank into creative activity by Standish O' Grady's epic history of Ireland. This wide intellectual awakening came to be kn |
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Perseverance in Higher EducationOne thing that is compelling students to attend college courses is that they wish to broaden their educational horizons. By attending college, students expand their knowledge over a plethora of subjects, including classes for general education and specialized subjects for specific degrees as well. Additionally, college courses widen a student's range of abilities, such as advancing their ability to think critically and sharpen their decision making techniques. Receiving a higher education also improves a student's proficiency in writing and in speech; skills that will be necessary throughout the course of his or her life. According to Anthony DiFranco in his New York Times article, titled "Long Island Opinion; Don't Lose Sight of the Real Purpose of College," "he explains that college is a place for being "inducted into the world of books and ideas," and "initiated in the disciplines and modes of inquiry" that may one day be the guidelines of the student's life. College courses teach s |
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If I Had a Second Chance to LiveThe life on this earth is quite enough for any reasonable man. But there is no harm in getting a new base of life, if one can have all the good things of life. Every child during the early years of school read stories and fancy many of the characters portrayed in them. I once read a Chinese story illustrating this point of view. There was a man who was in hell and about to be reincarnated, and said to the King of Reincarnation, "If you want me to return to the earth as a human being, I will only go on my own conditions." "And what are they?"," asked the King. The man replied, "I must be born the son of a cabinet minister and father of a future cabinet minister. I must have ten thousand acres of land surrounding my home and fish ponds and fruits of every kind and a beautiful wife, good and loving to me, and rooms stocked full of grain and trunks full to the top with money, and I myself must be a Grand Councilor or Duke of the First Rank and enjoy honor and prosperity and live until I |
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Migra! A History of the U.S. Border PatrolIn her first book Migra! A History of the U.S. Border Patrol., Kelly Lytle Hernández, describes the history and role of the U.S. BP in the borderlands from the 1920s until the end of the twentieth century. In particular, how the Border Patrol has changed its target from capturing Chinese and European immigrants, to its violent actions against undocumented Mexican people at their side of the border. Additionally, the author also analyses the cooperation between American employers and the enforcement agencies to control the work access to Mexican immigrants in the United States, especially when the unemployment rate was increasing in the country. Besides this, the social impact of this discrimination in both: the USA and Mexico and how it allowed a new concept of immigration and even the emergence of |
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Heartache and Life LessonsThe death of my dad was a traumatic event in my life, leading me to realize the value of the lessons he taught me when I was young. Ten years prior to the death of my father, he was diagnosed with colon cancer. The doctors told him the tumor could not be removed due to other health complications. At that point it was a matter of just giving him one month, if we were lucky. I was 12 years old at the time, and was given permission to stay at the hospital with him to spend, as everyone said, "his last moments". Seeing my father, who was 6'2, 185 lbs., lying in bed only weighing about 90 lbs. was a shock to me. The once strong man looked so fragile and pale, hardly recognizable. Because of his condition, I began to cry as soon as I walked into his hospital room. It was at that time when my dad taught me my first life lesson. He said, "If you are going to stay here with me I want no crying; I need you to be strong so that I can be stronger and to have faith that every |
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Biology and the Study of LifeBiology is the study of life and living things, including their structure, growth and origin. It is about the cellular basis of living things, the energy metabolism that causes the activities of life, and the genetic bases for inheritance in organisms. Also, it includes the study of evolutionary relationships among organisms and the diversity of life on earth. Biological science is classified into various branches, which depend upon the organisms to be studied. These are some main branches of biology Botany, Entomology, Ecology, Anatomy, Immunology, Limnology, Genetics, Histology, Biomechanics and Embryology. The study of plant life or phytology is known as botany. It's studies the life and development of fungi, algae and plants. Botany also probes into the structure growth, diseases, chemical and physical properties of the plant species. Also it implies the importance of study of plant life on earth because they generated food, fibers, medicines, fuel and oxygen. A person who is worki |
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Howard's End by E.M. ForsterE.M Forster's widely admired novel "Howard's End," provides a detailed portrayal of life in Edwardian England; a series of characters exposed as if under a literary microscope. Froster focuses on the personal relationships and interactions between his primary characters who represent the dueling and contrasting factions of the English upper classes. Throughout the novel, the readers is gradually introduced to the intricate outer and inner tensions and trappings of society which are crowding in around the Schlegel family (idealistic, intellectual), and the Wilcox family (pragmatic, materialistic aspect). Published in 1910, the story of "Howard's End" takes place during a period of great change. The era is now associated with the birth of 'modernism'; a time of artistic and literary progression, as well as social and human transformation. Forster may or may not have been a modernist, but in his writing of "Howard's End," he brings the reader into a type of "limbo," |
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Democracy - Is Freedom Guaranteed?Democracy (rule of the majority), gives people the choice to vote and enables the economy to experience a free market. Giving people the right to vote may seem to be a step towards freedom, but when deriving the specifics of government legislation, it is ultimately the political party/person elected who makes the decisions. They are not legally obligated to stand behind what was promised to the citizens that obtained votes in the first place. Specifically, politicians may be bribed by third parties and/or make decisions based on vested interests, and not taking the opinions of the nation as a whole into consideration. Democracy does not ensure freedom because freedom is based on individual decisions, and when living in a democracy, decisions are made from a representative which does not actually represent the minority or even majority (if bribed) for that matter. With regards to having a free market in a democratic society, it actually leads to less freedom. For example, free marke |
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Communicating the Concept of Global Warming"People tend to focus on the here and now. The problem is that, once global warming is something that most people can feel in the course of their daily lives, it will be too late to prevent much larger, potentially catastrophic changes." (Kolbert, The New Yorker, 2005). What is Global Warming? Global warming is the result of humans releasing heat-trapping gases into our atmosphere to power our modern lives. These gases are called green-house gases, which levels are the highest in the past 650,000 years. This causes the Earth to get warmer and warmer, because the gases trap heat. It is like putting the Earth in a green house, because the gases let light in, but keep heat from escaping. The Effects of Global Warming The effects of global warming are devastating. The Earth is changing before our very eyes. Glaciers and sea ice are melting, which is rising the sea levels and ruining habitats. The oceans are getting warmer and more acidic, too. This has effected polar bears, w |
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The High Price of Inexpensive ClothingWhen you go to Walmart and see a cute top, you may assume, before looking at the price tag, that it will most likely cost $30 to purchase; but the price tag says $10. How can a top that probably took a good amount of time, and probably several people to make be only $10? The answer is actually quite simple: textile factories. These factories exist all over the world, but are primarily found in countries such as China and Bangladesh. In these countries, people work extremely long hours, in terrible conditions and for very low wages. When places such as Walmart outsource their manufacturing jobs to other countries, they can then sell those products made overseas to the consumer for a much lower price. This is why that shirt which could have been $30 was able to be sold for $10. When observing these practices around the world, we can see a clear social structure. In this structure, the multinational companies, such as Walmart, are on top. They are the main players in this industry. They |
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Patty Duke and Manic-Depressive Illness"A Brilliant Madness: Living with Manic-Depressive Illness," is an enlightening, personal story of Patty Duke's struggle with bipolar disorder. The book takes a clinical approach that helps define some of the medical aspects of bipolar illness. Although Patty Duke had suffered episodes of mania as well as depression since her teenage years, she did not know the name of her illness until the age of thirty-five. She states, "From that time on, until I was diagnosed at the age of thirty-five, I rode a wild roller coaster, from agitated, out-of-control highs to disabling, often suicidal lows." In a way, she was relieved at having an official diagnosis, because she could finally put a "name" her illness - explaining, by professional opinion, why she went through such emotional highs and lows. In Chapter One, Patty Duke remembers having panic attacks as a small child. These attacks took place while traveling home to visit her mother. On this route, Patty would pass two cemete |
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Men and Women in Susan Glaspell's TriflesThe play "Trifles," by Susan Glaspell shows how a man's perspective is completely different from a woman's. By dismissing the expected roles of women and viewing their role as something to joke about, the men in this drama lose a vital piece of evidence during a murder investigation. Three men and two women enter the kitchen of a now abandoned farmhouse of Mr. and Mrs. Wright. Now enters the Sheriff and Mr. Hale, followed by the County Attorney, George Henderson. Last to enter is the Sheriff's wife, Mrs. Peters, followed by Mrs. Hale. After making a quick observation of Mrs. White's kitchen, the men decide there is nothing here but kitchen things. Leaving the women behind, they conduct their murder investigation in the rest of the house and the barn (1412). They were not thinking that the kitchen is where the woman spends most of her time. The men make an assumption that a woman's work is unimportant, and that is their first mistake. Their condescending tones and joking manner of a |
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Hypothetical Treatment PlanThis paper establishes a treatment plan through a series of steps guided by the assessment and diagnosis of a hypothetical client. Assessment data gathered from a social history, a mental health exam, and clinical interview revealed diagnosis for Military Battery and Sexual Trauma Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); severe depression; and low self-esteem. Treatment goals and objectives will be included in the treatment plan to promote healing, acceptance of past events, and deliberate living. Long and short-term goals will be realistic for the client, based on the client's strengths and limitations. Treatment modality will reflect the best possible approaches given the client's capabilities. The following treatment plan is hypothetical! Problem Selection and Assessment A 24-year-old Caucasian female veteran has a history of ambivalence about treatment. She also has a history of presenting in crisis, but recently made a commitment to participate regularly in outpatient psychother |
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Racism And ReconstructionThe thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments were all aimed at creating equality for blacks like they had never previously had. While these amendments were an integral part of the equalization of the slaves, they did little to curb the racism that had a hold of much of the south at that time. This is evidenced by some of the regional laws that were passed during that time to prevent the amendments from have a lasting effect, and also the treatment of African Americans at that time. Although the amendments were very effective in furthering the cause of racial equality they were not without opposition. Many regional laws were passed specifically to mitigate the rights granted to African Americans by these new amendments. The Black codes were sets of laws that were set up in different towns and cities all over the south. These codes served to cou |
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My Love, My Home, My Mother"Your arms were always open when I needed a hug. Your heart understood when I needed a friend. Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love has guided me and gave me wings to fly."-- Sarah Malin. It took twenty years, twenty-six days, and seventeen hours for me to realize what an extraordinary influence my mother has been in my life. I cannot begin to express the impact she had and will continue to have in my life in just words. She is not just my mother, but my world itself. My mother is the definition of strength, faith, and love. My mother has shown me true strength when she made the decision to come to America with just me and my brother. She comes from an ordinary family consisting of her parents, two brothers, and a sister. After many failed attempts, she finally agreed to marry my father. Not only did my father come from a wealthy family, but he was also a pilot; therefore, we had the luxury of living a fancy lifestyle. Like every parent, they wanted the best for us. They decided that studying abroad would benefit us in long term. Due to my father being a pilot |
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The Kite Runner by Khaled HosseiniIn the novel, "The Kite Runner," author Khaled Hosseini reveals the depths of love, faith, and betrayal between two people. Amir is the son of a rich man who lives with his father in a wealthy neighborhood in Kabul. Hassan is a Hazara servant boy who has developed a friendship with Amir. As the two kids growing up together, Amir and Hassan like doing everything together. Amir lacks of courage, and as a kid, he never stood up neither for himself nor for anyone else. In contrast, Hassan has always been loyal to Amir, and had never hesitated to defend him from other people. Once Hassan dead, Amir will redeem himself by saving Hassan's son. As a kid, Amir Jan is a coward who lacks courage. In contrast, Hassan is loyal because he stands up to defend people he loves. In one case, while Amir and Hassan were having fun in their neighborhood, Assef and his friends came toward them. Assef was the son of one of Baba's friends, an airline pilot. Assef has started yelling at Amir that he |
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The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever DoneThe hardest thing that I ever had to do would probably be to make the decision of should I leave my husband and divorce him or stay and keep my family together? That seemed to be the million dollar question that I had to figure out. So, I weighed my options or should I say my pros and cons and I made my final decision to do what I thought was best. I chose to leave my husband and divorce him and raise my daughters on my own, as a single parent. I had married my husband in the spring of 97, and everything was so wonderful and great at that time. I had just married and w we were buying our first house together and we seemed to be in sync with one another and everything was well for the two of us. My husband had a very good job with benefits and I had a good position teaching and was looking forward to my life and future with my husband. I became pregnant shortly after our marriage with our first daughter and us both were so ecstatic over the news. After I was about 5 months pregnant |
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Transportation and Freight LogisticsTABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Company background .................................................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Research Purpose .................................................................................................................................. 1 2.1 Investigation of DHL Activities .................................................................................................................................. 2 3.1 Range of transport and freight Logistics infrastructure employed .................................................................................................................................. 3 4.1 Scope of Services ........................................................................................................................... |
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Fruits, Grains, Vegetables - Geography, Nutritional ValuesIntroduction Human kind has depended on a variety of crops to fulfill their alimentary needs. Through history, the differences in geographical characteristics have provided human kind with a variety of plants to eat. Different crops have grown in different geographical areas due to difference in climate, topography and precipitation patterns (Leff et al. 2004). After humans learned and developed domestication of alimentary crops, the variety of such crops has diversified and spread beyond their natural range. Since the domestication of important crops, human kind has been favored with commercial exchange of crops increasing their diet and obtaining the benefits of plants nutritional value (George Metljan Foundation 2008). A varied diet includes cereals, vegetables, legumes fruits and products of animal source. Although in some areas of the world due to scarce meat availability or due to religious reasons, some people do not include animal proteins. In such cases legumes become the ma |
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