Life Essays

Before agriculture existed, humans were hunter gatherers. After we made the transition, the world was never the same. The changes were good and bad in different ways. The Paleolithic period was the time when humans were hunter gatherers. This period lasted the majority of Earth’s existence. During this period, people …

In the article, “Blue Collar Brilliance,” by Mike Rose, challenges the point of view of how intelligence is measured. According to Rose intelligence is defined by the amount of schooling a person has completed. He claims that blue-collar as well as other service jobs require intelligence which is not being …

Introduction In this essay, I will be describing and evaluating language policies in Cambodia, focusing mainly on language-in-education policies. I have chosen Cambodia due to its rich and interesting history. Also, it is a country I have always been intrigued by, after having had the opportunity to visit. When I …

1. Promote screening and periodic assessment for all children diagnosed with T1DM for early identification of psychosocial problems and referral to appropriate professionals when they cannot be managed in primary care setting. 2. Help the child achieve a developmentally appropriate awareness of the nature of his or her condition in …

Part A: Over the past twenty years, the obesity rate of Americans has dramatically increased. There have been studies that show a direct link between childhood obesity and drinking large amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages. HFCS stands for High-fructose Corn syrup and table sugar, also known as sucrose, are both made …

A demographic often overlooked or forgotten is the blind and visually impaired. This paper will take a closer look at this population and how the Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, a local Philadelphia organization, assists these individuals in overcoming the fear associated with their disability, relearning how …

Heterosexism and homophobia in the school environment. In the United States, the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network publishes the results of the National School Climate Survey every two years on the school experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. It shows that the manifestations of homophobia in schools …

Gonzalo Guerrero and Jeronimo de Aguilar were similar in that they were both on the same Spanish ship that shipwrecked in Central America. Also, both Aguilar and Malinche were translators, although during different times, to Hernan Cortez during Cortez’s conquest of Central America. However, there were also many differences between …

May 2002, I called my mother for the last time before I got on the airplane to Afghanistan. I told my mother for the first time that I loved her and my mother told me that she will pray for me according to the prayer of General McArthur for his …

History is a valuable advisor. But, history can only teach those aware of it. Often, the details of a historical figure’s life or events in it are lost to the general public. Commonly, only vague and general facts are recollected about prominent leaders. But, in my opinion, the details are …