Weddings are a universal symbol of unity and happiness in cultures all over the world. They are a time of reunion for families, grand feasts, and extravagant apparel in order to celebrate the marriage of the bride and groom. Every culture has its own set of traditions, beliefs, and rituals it believes in. These … Read more
Violence as a sense of realism depicted through mise-en-scene is one of the most powerful themes in Bonnie and Clyde directed by Arthur Penn and released in 1967. The central point of this cinematic masterpiece is that crime and violence are interrelated; that one cannot exist without the other. When Clyde starts to take what … Read more
Futura is often seen as the quintessential Bauhaus typeface and though its seemingly constructivist letterforms appear to suggest so, its author, Paul Renner was a not a Bauhaus designer. Instead his independence of the movement allows the typeface (and reactions to it) to be seen as a sort of zeitgeist, representing the german political … Read more
Cynthia Ann Parker Makynah Howard Dr. Anderson US History 1301 November 19, 2017 Howard 2 Cynthia Ann Parker a pioneer woman who was held captive by the Comanche tribe. Her parents were Lucy and Silas Parker. There is no hard evidence, but most believe that Cynthia Parker was born between 1824 and 1825. When … Read more
Through the experience of the disciples and witnessed in the writings of Christian origins, the resurrection of Jesus enters history. To show the meaning of this experience, the disciples of Jesus use the language of biblical tradition and the Jewish environment. In the first testimonies of Christian writings it is stated that Jesus "is alive”, "appeared" … Read more
Introduction The model of medium theory states that the most significant social and cultural effects of media originate from the essential assets of the media itself, has been historically viewed at with suspicion, especially on the critical Left. A drawing on political economy and critical sociology has criticised the technological passivity present in medium … Read more
Research Task Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Introduction Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) is a naturally occurring biopolymer which are produce by various fermentation of microorganisms. Polyhydroxyalkanoates are a class of natural polyesters that are derived from bacterial fermentation. The most common kind of PHA is Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), The poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) form of PHB is the most common type of PHB … Read more
Bao Trung Vincent Tran Professor Michael Clarke November, 10, 2017 TV History My FRIENDS In 1994, in September during the Fall an entire generation was introduced to a new classic sitcom that would change sitcom history! Friends aired on September 22nd 1994 on NBC. Once the show aired a new generation of television viewers … Read more
Fascist Modernities offers a discussion of the relationship between the fascist regime and how Italian cultural politics aided the diffusion of modernity and the regeneration of society. The book covers a wide range of topics including the role of Italian fascist intellectuals, colonial conquests, and realism within popular culture to assist the regime’s ultimate … Read more
Both Antigone in the play Sophocles Antigone and Dr. Martin Luther King in “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” went against the “law” to do what they thought was right. Both heroes knew about the consequences that came with their actions. Antigone decided to bury her brother, Polyneices, despite the possibility of being killed. Similarly, … Read more
For the past 15 years or so the Kansas City Chiefs have been one of the most underrated teams in the NFL. Before 2013, the chiefs had only bad seasons. Since Head Coach Andy Reid took over in 2013 they have had three playoff appearances. In all but one year they lost in … Read more
Introduction In the past three years, the world has been experiencing a drastic change in the its operations. The way politics is being conducted is different from what society is used to. More people running for office have been using emotional appeals and attempting to sympathize with people who feel that the current political … Read more
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome Morgan Abbott Central Piedmont Community College Author Note Morgan E. Abbott, Respiratory Therapy Program, Central Piedmont Community College Contact: msmit165@cpcc.edu Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) is a condition that is seen in premature babies that makes it hard for them to breathe. It is one of … Read more
The Phoenix, Pandora's box, and race share one thing in common; they are all myths. There is no gene that makes one person “black” and another “white”, however, this does not diminish the role that “race” has played in history. The idea of race is a social construct, an idea that has been created … Read more
The beginning of the Renaissance changed the world as we know it, focusing more on the nature of man and their secular needs rather than religious ideas and values. This gave way to a whole new perspective on life and enjoying worldly things. This new perspective was expressed in many different ways, however, the … Read more
