Blister

The Boettcher collection at the Colorado Governor’s Residence contains several Carrara marble sculptures. The Palm room, the Palm Dining Room, and Well room hold a large amount of marble. It is apparent that the Boettchers were fond of Neo Classical Italian works and materials. Four marble sculptures in particular stand out based on their location, size, and the intricate carving details and motifs. This paper will focus on the symbolism and materials of the two marble console tables with…

Ta-Ta-Ta-Taaa; Ta-Ta-Ta-Taaa. The famous motif and most iconic piece from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, it was considered as “fate knocking at the door”. Beethoven’s greatest work captures the serene brightness from the major keys and the sheer chaotic force the piece has. When I was a child, probably around four years old; It was my first encounter with classical music. The film was Disney’s Fantasia 2000, featuring the world renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I was in awe how cool the music…

Skin is the largest organ in our body that serves a lot of important functions. Firstly, it acts as a protective barrier against mechanical injury, loss of body fluids, chemicals, particles, microbes and UV radiation. [1] It also provides sensation for touch, temperature, pressure and pain. [1] Besides, it allows mobility by providing a surface for grip. [1] It also has a role in homeostasis of body temperature. [1] Next, it is involved in production of vitamin D, and has an immunity function…

In the movie “Glory”, it took place during the American Civil War. It talked about how Colonel Shaw was the one of the first to lead an all African American troop. He was to lead them, and train them to be ready to fight in combat. Even though many didn’t like the idea, Shaw took the initiative forward. He wasn’t judging them for the color of the skin but by the type of skills that they were able to apply in fighting in the Civil War. Throughout the whole movie all of the white officials didn’t…

Sweat trickles down my hot, flushed back. I lick my lips and taste the salt running down my face while I look further down the gravel road, which seems to have no end. My blisters have blisters, but I continue on. This sounds similar to a form of torture; however, this is my idea of fun and relaxation. Most summer mornings you will find me doing what I adore most: running. Whether I have realized it or not, running has always played a major role in my life. When I was young, I was an annoying…

Medicine is an important part of the world we live in, but where did modern medicine come from? Over many years medicine got better, not instantly. The basics of modern medicine can subjectively be traced back to World War I. While World War I was not the first time medicine and medical treatments were used, it was a time of great and very important developments. Medicine change to fit the world that was changing around it. World War I’s weapons and previous methods of medical care made way…

no cure for herpes, but the symptoms can be treated and relieved with certain medications and treatments. When the herpes infection is on or around the mouth, it is called oral herpes. Oral herpes causes sores on the mouth or lips called "fever blisters"…

A burn is defined as damage to the epidermal layer of skin, and depending on the degree, all or part of the dermal layer of skin. There are many different types of burns. All burns are classified in the degree of first, second, and third. While many believe that there is no difference in the types of burns, in actuality, every burn is classified in the degree of first, second, or third. A first degree burn is defined as damage to only the epidermal layer of skin. First degree burns are the…

before that on April 22, 1915, the German forces fired more than 150 tons of lethal chlorine gas, also known as poison gas, against the French forces. The poison gas caused unusual and inhumane suffering to those who were exposed to it. The gas caused blisters of the outer body and internal organs which eventually led to death. The reasoning for governments to begin using chemical weapons was to essentially attack a large group of forces at once, but soon the governments began to realize that…

In today’s society, the abomination of slavery seems like a thing of the past. But as we know, history has a way of repeating itself. Today, I come to you appalled to announce that slavery is once again a sickening reality and at this very moment, men, women and children are being exploited all over the world. Many would say that human trafficking, economic, and labor work is now the modern day slavery and is a problem in countries all over the world. And in their own right, they are. However, I…