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with high praise. The Native American Apache tribe holds a four-day long ritual called “The Sunrise Ceremony” the summer after a females first menstrual cycle. During this ceremony the girls are covered in a white pollen to resemble “Esdzanadehe” (white painted woman) who they recognize as the first woman to exist. The pollen paint is rumored to bring strength to bring strength and power to the girls for up to four days following the ritual…

plan, discussing it for the most part with two friends, Charles Benjamin and John Tessmer, then aged 15 and 16 respectively. Simmons proposed to commit burglary and murder by breaking and entering, tying up a victim, and throwing the victim off a bridge. Simmons assured his friends they could “get away with it” because they were minors. The three met at about…

We all know comics are unrealistic and contain many hurtful stereotypes for women, it’s time we bring some of those problems for light. The comic book industry’s approach to women really has not changed over the years, from selling sex, to being female counterparts of the other male superheroes, companies seem to believe that kick-butt female characters are all we need, but there are still many stereotypes that need to be addressed. Take a simple yet powerful, comic book trope…

smiles on the faces of my family. I knew it was going to be a good weekend. The large room that the reception was in was located at my grandparent’s church in Omaha. The Saturday morning of the reception, we all scrambled to set up round tables covered with white tablecloths. They were decorated with fresh, light blue and white flowers as a centerpiece. It was a perfect match to their wedding colors. Two, white sheet cakes were set out and the coffee was prepared. Framed pictures were set up…

Imagine a world where everyone has technology, whether it’s a cell phone, laptop, tablet, you name it, everyone has it. Even those living in the far away depths of America, and those who can’t even afford free school lunch. This is hard to image and poses many questions, but in general, it is unrealistic. “Our Future Selves,” an article written by Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen, informs readers on the importance of technology in revolutionizing our today. Both authors are highly involved with the…

A sound strategy is a significant factor that determine a company’s success. However, it is not the only one. Managerial leadership and luck are also other substantial factors. Good luck is a product of a well-formulated strategy. Therefore, a sound strategy has a great potential to yield great results even though company’s performance may be average. Contrariwise, if the strategy is not appropriate to the firm, even good leadership can barely keep it on its feet Strategy is important for…

Where she remembers a projector and overhead, is now a SMART board flanked by a pair of spare chargers for student Chromebooks. Even with the implementation and ready interactions with technology, the inside (and outside) walls of her classroom are covered with colorful billboard backgrounds laced with one-page essays, friendly letters, and pictures of their latest craft project. Towards the back of the room is a small table -- separate from the rows of student desks -- with a nearby “library”…

support or steel beams were tampered with prior to the collapse. Thousands witnessed the collapse live and in person and one of those people was Dr. Thomas Edgar. Dr. Thomas Edgar, a witness of the collapse, told Nova online, “All buildings and most bridges have what we call redundant design. If one component breaks, the whole thing will not come crashing down” (Tyson). Reading this statement may have confused many. One might ask themselves: “If all buildings have this ‘redundant structure’…

Aqsa Malik Engl 11000 Constantine Jones EXPLORING INWOOD HILL PARK Travel is an adventure of a lifetime. There are so many wonderful places that everyone should visit. Every place has unique history and characteristics that make people feel curiosity about that site. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “… particular characteristics that make people feel curiosity about that site.” The place that is most significant for me and where I love to go is Inwood Hill Park. The place is far from the bustling…

For instance, a single environmental story has the power to create a national frenzy and work up millions of people. In a recent story, the media covered a rural town called Porterville, California. In that story it was claimed that the entire city was devastated and everyone was vastly affected. In reality, of the approximate 60, 000 people living there, less than 500 were affected. The media showed…