Complexities of the American Revolutionary War of 1776 “Exploring The American Revolution: Heroism, Sacrifices and War of 1812

 The American revolutionary war of 1776: a war fought to protect the rights, privileges, and properties which Americans felt they possessed as free born Englishman. According to the documentary, History: The American Revolution 1776 Documentary by A Greystone Production, in 1775 “Washington commanded Benedict Arnold, one of the heroes of Ticonderoga, to travel to … Read more

Matthew Restall’s Seven Myths of Spanish Conquest: Uncover History’s Truths

 Sharnjyot Singh   HIS120 11/07/18   Book Review: Matthew Restall, Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest The Spanish conquests in America, and especially those of the crowded high-culture social orders, keep on captivating. There is the patent riddle of the numbers. How did hundreds defeat millions? Then, maybe the best upgrade for discussion, there is … Read more

How Power Rises and Falls in Miller’s ‘The Crucible’

 The desire to preserve and gain power pervades The Crucible as the witch trials lead to dramatic changes in which characters hold the greatest control over the course of events. Abigail’s power skyrockets as the hysteria grows more severe. Where before she was just an orphaned teenager, now, in the midst of the trials, … Read more

US Leverage: Ending War in Yemen & Saving Reputation

 Paste yoIn early July, the Saudi Arabian-led coalition halted its siege of the Yemeni port of Hodeidah to allow space for UN efforts to negotiate a political settlement. After three plus years of conflict, the United States, through its support of the coalition, has not achieved its strategic goals in the region, while also … Read more

Asteroid Mining with DSI and Planetary Resources

 Introduction: Background: According to NASA, there are potentially 100,000 near Earth objects including asteroids, and comets in the neighborhood of our planet. Some of these NEOs are small while others are substantial and potentially packed full of water and various important minerals, such as nickel, cobalt, and iron. One day, advocates believe, those objects … Read more

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD): Types, Prevention, & Symptoms

 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Introduction Aging is a process that everyone needs to come to terms with, and with that also means understanding that you are at an increased risk to develop a variety of diseases. That being said, no one is ever prepared to get a diagnosis like Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). While this disease is … Read more

"Mining and Refining Rare Earth Element Neodymium for Green Energy Tech

 1. Introduction As the global population approaches 8 billion people and the climate becomes increasingly unpredictable, the careful management of the Earth’s finite resources becomes more important than ever. The widespread use of nonrenewable carbon as an energy resource has lead to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Continued consumption will also … Read more

Masculinity and Manhood: Ahab and Moby-Dick Aberrant to “traditional” masculinity and identity of what it means to be a “man”

 Adrian Salgado Dr. Luszczynska ENG 5048 5 December 2018 Queering Moby-Dick: Representations of Same-Sex Relationships, Masculinity and Homoerotic Undertones in Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick (1851) As a novel, Moby-Dick constitutes a journey of an individual man, Ishmael, partaking on a whaling journey on board the ship, the Pequod, where he encounters other individual men on … Read more

How Leptin Gene Mutation Impacts Obesity: Overview, Presentation, and Treatment

 Leptin gene mutation and its implications on obesity: overview, presentation, and treatment Cassie Keinath Student, Central Michigan University 3 December 2018 Abstract: 1. Introduction The leptin gene codes for the protein leptin, which is an 167 amino-acid long protein chain. Leptin was originally discovered in ob/ob mice, which are animal models that have a … Read more

"Explore Neodymium: The Rare Earth Element Fueling Green Energy

 1. Introduction As the global population approaches 8 billion people and the climate becomes increasingly unpredictable, the careful management of the Earth’s finite resources becomes more important than ever. The widespread use of nonrenewable carbon as an energy resource has lead to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Continued consumption will also … Read more

Developmental Challenges of War-Torn Afghanistan

 Developmental Challenges in Afghanistan Afghanistan is one of the least developed countries in the world. It faces a plethora of challenges in the face of growth which have stemmed from its tumultuous past. By understanding Afghanistan’s geography and history, one may better comprehend why a poor economy, corrupt government, and many humanitarian crises have … Read more

Top 10 Anime Betrayals You Didn’t See Coming?

 Nothing stings more than a knife in the back. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Anime Betrayals. This list isn’t just dedicated to the bastards who screw people over, but the overall betrayal as a whole. We’re putting emphasis on betrayals the audience wasn’t expecting, … Read more

"Ectopic Liver Tissue Presenting as Right Atrial Mass: A Case Report

 Abstract Myxomas, metastatic tumors, thrombi and vegetations top the differential diagnosis list of cardiac masses. We present a case of ectopic liver tissue, a far less common etiology of right atrial mass discovered incidentally on transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) of a 37-year-old female with multiple comorbidities who was referred to our facility for further management … Read more