Within today’s society the issues of juvenile delinquency and the effects of home environment continue to be a major concern amongst the influences on many levels of social and environmental aspects. Today the issue continues to rise, and children who are exposed to social disorganization within their home environment are more at risk of delinquent behavior. As studies continue to develop in attempting to understand juvenile delinquency and its effects, there have been many factors that…
Unaware readers become pawns in Vladimir Nabokov’s controversial novel, and literary game, Lolita. This journal of Humbert Humbert’s life illustrates the crazed pull of artistic perfection through the lense of a pedophile chasing a child. The “artist”, Humbert, narrates his corrupt life from an unfulfilled boyhood until poisoned adulthood in order to justify himself to a moral jury. His muse, Dolores (Lolita) Haze, is a tantalizing nymphet who is both the poison and the antidote for Humbert’s,…
Introduction In our modern age of mass communication, the keys of culture and social values have been handed over to personalities in the media. Historically, the American media industry has significantly been criticised for its underrepresentation of minorities and even recently has this aspect been everso highlighted with the many debates about instances of issues relating to whitewashing in films, portrayal of stereotypes and lack of recognition for minority talent. In certain pockets of the…
centered non-magnifying reticle scopes, Don Burris set out to make a name for himself. Beginning in 1971, Burris introduced his own line of scopes including the original Fullfield released in 1975, compact handgun scopes in 1979, and multi-coated lenses in 1980, an industry first. Despite Don’s passing in 1987, Burris Optics continued to grow and expand their popular product line. These include spotting scopes, binoculars, “Posi-Lock” and Burris’ signature line of “Ballistic Plex” reticles…
rancher in Greeley, Colorado where it tends to be wet, humid and hot most of the summer and wet and cold in the winter. Bill has no prior health issues but has indicated his vaccinations may not be up to date. Bill has an open wound that has come into contact with dirt and fecal matter found in the…
The Marvel View or The Everest View Trek Imagine a stunning 360 degree view of world's tallest mountain peak of the world. Here you actually get that privilege! If you've got a sense of adventure, this is the ideal mountaineering tour for you. It’s for those who dream to view Mount Everest and be part of the the Sherpa culture. During this Everest view trek you pass through the Everest national park and pine forest, where Rhododendron flowers glow and you find diversity in wildlife. Spend a few…
life. However, there are three things that stood out the most: become a mentor, always be honest, and lean in others. Mentorship is something that I have been struggling with for the past few years. I used to have a very good mentor but we have lost contact since I started college. There has been many people to whom I look up to and would ask them to be my mentors. Unfortunately, as Sandberg said, this is not how mentorship really works, mentors come in the right time. Now that I am doing an…
Introduction The autobiography ‘If only you knew’ is an honest, humorous, and at times shocking, recount of Jacy Arthur’s personal experiences of growing up with cerebral palsy. Due to contact with a range of individuals with various lenses of disability, Jacy shares both positive and negative experiences within her school and community (Arthur, 2011). Due to her optimistic outlook, supportive family, high level of extra-curricular involvement, and building of strong friendships, it is believed…
Introduction Transition is to change from one thing or situation into another and can also be used to describe the journey taken throughout transformation. Transition can be a positive or negative experience. In this essay the aim is to highlight a time of transition throughout an individual’s life known as, Gemma. The information provided was gathered from an interview carried out by myself. This essay will also briefly focus on Gemma’s background and her differentiating social situation…
H annelore Bauer’s sister, the thirteen year old Ingeborg “Inge” Bauer, was lugging around a rectangular wooden box with two attached straps, allowing her to carry the box on her back. Long past nightfall, a full moon illuminating the nighttime sky was enough lighting for her. With not a single oncoming vehicle in sight, she crossed an empty countryside road in the Midwest, towards a ditch. Adelburger Walther Schäffer and FVL leaders Lucas Fields, Preston Connelly, and Gudruna Hurley were…