Traits of a Tragic Hero: Luo & Creon of Balzac & Antigone

 Peter Skogman Mr. Jonas Pre-AP English 10 November 9th, 2018 Tragic Hero How would a person feel after everyone they loved left or died? Most people would feel like their life is over, and both Sophocles and Dai Sijie represented this in their characters. Luo from Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai … Read more

Europe vs China Economies Pre-1800: Factors & Wellbeing Impacts

 Identify the main differences between the economies of Europe and China in the three centuries before 1800. What factors can account for these differences and what were their implications on economic wellbeing? INTRODUCTION Over the centuries pre-1800 there have been many economic circumstances that have had different implications for both China and Europe and … Read more

Explore How Paul Cézanne's Famous Painting, "The Card Players", Influenced My Artwork 'Now'

 The artwork I have chosen which has informed my project entitled ‘Now’ is, ‘The Card Players’ by Paul Cézanne.   What is it? The Card Players is a famous oil painting by Paul Cézanne, who was a renowned post-impressionist French artist. The painting was made in 1894 and it depicts typical Provencal peasants that … Read more

Parkinson’s disease can be prevented

 Parkinson’s disease is a long term neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system, which affects the patients motor function. Parkinson’s is most common in the elderly around the ages of 60-80 years old, and affects male more than women. The most obvious symptoms are tremor, rigidity, akinesia and posture. The cause of parkinson’s disease … Read more

Exploring Old City Philadelphia: Historic Banking & Manufacturing for 1860-2018

 Joe Licciardi Professor Vitiello URBS 103 20 November, 2018 Old City – an analysis of 1860 -present through primary sources The district of Old City was intrinsic to the development of Philadelphia. The parameters of this district are typically understood with Florist Street bordering the North, Front Street on the East, Walnut Street in … Read more

The Role of the European Monetary Union in Global Financial System: An Overview of Its Tasks & Benefits

 ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN MONETARY UNION IN THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM: The tasks and administration of the economic and monetary union  (EMU) are intended to help reasonable financial development and high work through monetary and fiscal strategy. This includes four principle financial exercises: • actualizing a successful money related arrangement for the euro zone … Read more

The Impact of Executive Functioning in Twain Elementary School, Pasco, WA

 Background Information Mark Twain Elementary School is located in Pasco, Washington in the southeast corner of Washington state. Once a rural farming and railroad town, Pasco, along with Kennewick and Richland, is part of the “tri-cities; located between the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima rivers. Twain was founded in 1956 and was open for 40 … Read more

The History and Beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses

 Jehovah’s Witnesses When many people think of Jehovah’s Witnesses, they think of the people who go door to door relaying God’s message, or some refer to them as solicitors. The name “Jehovah” is the most personal form of God’s name found in the bible, and a witness is a person who proclaims truths of … Read more

History of Clean Water Act: How Concerns Caused Regulations & Impact of EPA Proposal

 In 1972, the CWA was adopted due to increasing concerns for the nation’s water pollution levels (History of the Clean Water). The CWA’s purpose was to focus on the point source-pollution, which is pollution that is caused by the contamination deposited into the water by companies. Under the CWA, companies now had to comply … Read more