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Vaping has become a staple of today’s culture. From young teens getting into “mods” and adults transitioning into e-cigarettes in an attempt to lead a healthier lifestyle. Most people would like to believe that this “Vaping” trend is sign that cigarettes are about to become outdated, and that people are switching to a more healthy lifestyle. Today, the vaping trend is viewed as a safe alternative to cigarettes, but in reality it may be just as bad, if not worse. Whats really concerning is that…

We can see Both “The Cask of Amontillado” and “Lusus Naturae” involve the cruelty of human beings to other human beings. In “The Cask of Amontillado” we can see the cruelty of Montresor here. When Fortunato insults him he decides to take the revenge. And he has done that by killing Fortunato cruelly. On the other hand, “Lusus Naturae” is a story about a normal girl who has somehow transformed into a kind of monster. Because of her this disease her family starts to avoid her. It is decided that…

"The slave trade was one of the most profitable commercial ventures in history. At the same time, it was one of the most violent, inhumane, downright murderous episodes in the human saga." The globalization of the slave trade helped build the world 's economy, but it created long lasting racial tensions. Globalization is the interaction of people, countries, and governments of different countries. This effects the countries ' environments, cultures, political systems, and economies. The…

no disagreement when coming up with my name. The funny part is, I had this name before I was even born, they named me Adam a little bit after they found out she was parget. My dad said “If I was a girl, I would have been named either Serra Jane or Brandy Alexander” ". With any of these names, I probably would have got picked on…

In Madeleine Thien’s stories “Alchemy” and “House,” the two protagonists, Miriam, and Lorraine navigate and contend with the challenges that accompany dysfunctional and abusive family lives. Miriam in “Alchemy” is isolated and alienated from her own family and feels more at home at her friend Paula’s house whose family life, we later discover, is vastly more toxic, than Miriam’s. In “House,” Lorraine, through her vivid memories, recalls the trials and tribulations she and her sister Kathleen…

My time in high was not the best, I was always ditching school and i moved around from school to school until I finally made the decision to come to community prep. I remember reading my cousin brandy 's letter that she wrote to herself about her experience about taking an eight day trip up the mountain and how she hated it at first but in the end she had a wonderful experience and I thought to myself that sounds amazing I want to go to a high…

The indigenous of California experienced oppression at the hands of the Spanish, who abused and exploited them in order to build their wealth and power. In Pablo Tac’s account “Indian Life at San Luis Rey”, he depicts the way the Spanish dictate every aspect of the indigenous lives, presented under the guise of religion and leadership from genté de razón. In contrasts to Tac’s observations is Maria Ruiz de Burton’s novel The Squatter and The Don. Burton’s novel exalts Spanish-Americans as…

Abstract In this paper I will be arguing whether or not judges are political. I will utilize the methods of judge selection, term limitations, and human nature to defend my argument. I also plan to argue that judges should remain political. In 1789, Article III of the United States Constitution established the Judicial Branch of government. The article designed and christened the Supreme Court as defender of our nation’s most supreme law. Congress received the power to…

Bartender's Choice: 17 Classic Cocktail Recipes With a Twist A good thing is not to be messed with - most of the time, at least. These classic cocktail recipes are classic for a reason, but with a simple twist, they're transformed into futuristic drinks that would impress even the snootiest of mixologists. Prepare to impress your friends with these 17 simple twists on classic cocktail recipes! Number Seventeen: Sparkling Grapefruit Planter's Punch. Fill a shaker with ice, and add the…

Richard Miller Ms. Roussell U.S. History 27 January 2016 The Effects of Prohibition on the 1920s On January 16, 1920 the 18th amendment to the constitution was passed. This amendment was prohibition, or the ban on the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcohol. Prohibition had many effects on the 1920s, a large number of which were not foreseen. One of the most major effects of prohibition was the rise of organized crime. The ban of alcohol created a new opportunity for gangsters to make money…