Apparent magnitude

Measurement is fundamental to human interaction. Measurement is used as a means of facilitating the exchange of goods and services. It makes it possible to quantify the magnitude of a physical dimension when describing an object. Nations adopt specific measurement systems to make it easier for commercial transactions to take place between geographic communities. Measurement is the basis of much of the entire enterprise of science, where phenomena are observed, analyzed, and described.…

Jacob Lawrence “The Migration of the Negro” A. After viewing this painting by Jacob Lawrence, there were various observation I made about the form of this painting. First off, the painting utilizes various diagonal lines on the back of the subjects, which gives the painting the sense of movement that the artist intended to depict. In addition, the painting features mainly geometric forms such as triangles, circles and rectangles; rather than depicting the figures with organic shapes. In terms…

Having experience discrimination within my own minority group has made apparent that I need to be more aware about subtleties that happen within a minority group. I came in with assumptions about my own culture, ignoring all of the changes that happen as an individuals adapt when they migrate to another country. Individuals assimilate the culture they are now in and see themselves different form those that just came to the country. This is especially true with families that have been in the…

beginning of a day that would forever alter the fabric of our nation. Amidst the chaos and confusion that ensued, I found myself engulfed in a maelstrom of emotions – fear, sorrow, and anger intertwined in a tumultuous whirlwind. As the magnitude of the tragedy became apparent, I, like countless others, grappled with the enormity of the loss that had befallen us. Yet, amidst the devastation and despair, moments of heroism and resilience emerged, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the…

A remarkable degree of concern has been expressed about level of voter turnout in democracies. Many behavioral level theories, more specifically rational choice theory is unsuccessful in explaining voter turnout. Indeed, “the instrument voter axiom predicts large-scale abstention because no individual is likely to have an influence on the election outcome” (Downs, 1957). However, international election results demonstrate that a large number of people do turn out to cast their vote, although…

Introduction Invasive species are continually documented as a major risk to ecosystem health and worldwide biodiversity. Invasive marine fish introductions are still considered relatively rare and historically the environmental effects are often discounted. This is different from historically famous invasive species such as the zebra mussels in The Great Lakes, which caused well-documented harmful economic and environmental effects. While these are considered rare, they have been documented,…

With Yorick’s discovery of an innovative communication system, Sterne reveals that this new form is more effective than explicitly revealing his character’s emotions. During his encounter with the Lady of Calais, Yorick explains that her melancholy produces a certain feeling of tenderness that causes him to want to cherish her, but instead of conveying this through conventional language, he accomplishes it using the “the pulsations of the arteries,” which he uses to pass along the message from…

Throughout Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, multiple themes are employed such as the effect of delirium on society, the importance of reputation, and the belief that everyone indulges in the vices of hypocrisy. Miller describes the nonsense of witchcraft destroying the town of Salem. By the end of the play, three months after the accusation incidents, the village is left as a corrupt wasteland. The vengeance of the people allows their trust to falter and friendships to break. For example,…

During the course of my vertical alignment assignment, I co-taught with Darlene Natson. The 4th grade classroom I taught in was Ms. Smith’s class. This was an introduction lesson to astronomy. During the course of the lesson, the standard that was covered was the following: S4E1. Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets. a. Recognize the physical attributes of stars in the night sky such as number, size, color and patterns. b. Compare the…

In Moliere’s Tartuffe, the protagonist, Orgon, is the head of his household, which his role also resembles that of a king. The magnitude of his power is the most apparent in Act II when he decides that he want his guest Tartuffe to be allied in the family by marriage, which he tries to control his daughter, Mariane into marrying him. He does not only overlook his daughter’s will but he also overlooks his servants’s opinion and tries to control her as well. In the Opening of Act II, Orgon is…