Catapult

Organizations So far I have participated in three clubs: Band (6-9th grade), NJHS (National Juniors Honors Society—8th grade) and now a dance organization at my school called Skillz Squad. Furthermore in band, the only meetings we did have were “convocations” for sectionals in order to prepare for UIL (University Interscholastic League) competitions and marching band last year at my current high school because we had a ridiculous passion to beat everybody and anybody in our district in terms of…

Chemistry The discovery of gunpowder, or black powder, by the Chinese in the 10th Century revolutionized how wars were fought. Gunpowder is the earliest known chemical explosive composed of approximately 75 percent potassium nitrate (KNO3), commonly known as saltpeter, 15 percent charcoal and 10 percent sulfur. This ratio of 75:15:10 ratio of saltpeter, charcoal and sulfur is commonly known as black powder. Together, the mixture of these three compounds in a proper ratios create a powerful…

It was around 1799 that the French Revolution would finally come to an end. For Britain, the elites were strongly opposed to the Revolution’s ideologies - Liberty, equality, fraternity – afraid they would lose their political power. There was, unavoidably, a pressure for change: in this period, only middle and upper class men could vote. The press was under the censorship of the time leading to the government creating the “Taxes of Knowledge” - taxes and duties that would be imposed upon…

as Hindu culture. It was divided into 26 provinces and their military used a lot of infantry. The Gupta empire also maintained a navy to control water ways and their coasts. They also had a high level of understanding of siege warfare, employing catapults and other sophisticated war…

With drug use on the rise in America, the drug cartels have become more powerful than can be controlled by Mexican authorities or U.S border patrol. Just like in No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. We need to put more effort into controlling the trade. Many people in Mexico have a hard time living in their country due poverty. According to the Japan Times the Mexican poverty rate hit 46.2% last year. The poverty line isn’t as high as you think it is. The Japan Times defines poverty as…

Samantha N. Wells Professor Donelle Dreese ENG 302 30 November 2017 Successful Novel Adaptations; The Wild Is No Exception We are embellished with moments that define us. The memoir Wild written by Cheryl Strayed is a 311 page journey featuring this concept. In her New York Times Best selling memoir she overcomes fears, conquers overwhelming endurance, survives a quest for forgiveness, and develops courage to maintain hope. Strayed’s memoir was such an exciting recount of the events she endured…

Marijuana effects a person in these areas, the mind, and the body in general, Long-term marijuana use effect’s a person's brain, causing the person that is in addiction to force the rest of the brain to work overtime to make up what it has lost from smoking dope, Also with non-users, they experienced increased connectivity between the most sensitive parts of the brain. Weed came to the Middle East between 2000 B.C. and 1400 B.C., and it was probably used there by the Scythians, a nomadic…

on behalf of the President's Council on Prickly Heat and other Misunderstood Dermatoses. The staff pediatricians at Keystone were all sub-specialists in the medical art of One-upmanship. They all seemed more worried about the research that would catapult them to the head of the class than the house staff and students they were supposed to be training or the children they were supposed to be…

Do you love the thrill of a high-speed roller coaster, or do you prefer to be on a flat ride with a nice peaceful view of the park? Well, Kings Island is the place for you! Kings Island is a theme park located in Mason, Ohio, and is currently owned by Cedar Fair. However, it wasn't always this way. In this essay, you will learn about the history of Kings Island from the beginning to the present day. The history of Kings Island dates back to the year 1964 when a popular theme park named Coney…

Something to take into consideration is the socioeconomic impact of the gambling industry. The casino gaming industry is one of the fastest growing industries. Legalizing gambling has been a catapult for the industry of casino gaming, giving people more opportunity to do what they have been doing for centuries. Gambling had always been a booming industry but since it was illegal, it fell underground and off the books. Gambling has been an addiction…