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An affluent, conflicted couple throw a 4th of July party in which the guest debate various philosphies about life as the couple’s marriage begin to show its cracks. BRIEF SYNOPSIS BRAD HASTINGS (50’s), a distinguished businessman, and his wife, DINAH (50’s), throw a 4th of July party after a disappointing parade. Their daughter, CONNIE (20’s) and Connie’s friend RENE (30’s), skip the party and head to the beach. The party is attended by LESTER ROBINSON (40’s), a professional psychologist and…

Indicators: 2.2.13 and 1.1.2 2.2.13 - Smoke-free Market Rate Multi-Unit Housing: The number of jurisdictions with a policy prohibiting smoking in the individual units of market rate multi-unit housing including balconies and patios Who is impacted by the problem (National and state-level data within the last 3 years)? There is a high prevalence of people who smoke at multi-unit housing that attracts people to secondhand smoke. Groups impacted include: Tenants (non-smokers): Tenants living…

Throughout medieval times and throughout all of history, there have been many people who have caused much controversy regarding whether or not they are good or bad. William Ⅰ, or more commonly known as William the Conqueror, is one of these people. William did many things throughout his reign that may give people the difficult decision of whether or not to call him a hero or villain. Regardless, he did many things that shaped England as a whole and that are still able to be seen today. Although…

INTRODUCTION There are unlimited challenges for second language acquisition. Generally, it is very important to search for significant and proper way to deliver information in teaching and learning process in order to achieve language acquisition effectively. What is language learning? The similarity of language learning and language acquisition can be determined when a learner gives input and output of the language and try to apply the use of second language in her/his daily life. The…

Jonathan Hutchinson (1886), and Dr. Hastings Gilford (1897) who first described the syndrome in England in the late 1800’s. (Merideth et. al. 2008; Gilford H. et. al. 1904). This syndrome was given the name Progeria from the Greek root geras, which means “prematurely old,” due to the distinctive…

Elizabeth Blackwell Did you know who the first woman doctor was to receive a medical degree? Elizabeth Blackwell was the first person to receive this wonderful honor. She also was the first woman to start a medical school in the United States. (Harris, Laurie Lanzen Ed.) Her childhood, adolescence, and adult life made her a positive role model. Elizabeth’s childhood really helped shape her into the positive role model she is today. She was born on February 3, 1821 in Bristol, England. (Harris…

GMO Background What is a GMO? A genetically modified organism, or a GMO is created by manipulating the plant or animal’s DNA so that it holds certain desirable traits. The process of gene splicing allows the desirable genetic material to become part of the organism’s DNA, thus giving it the name, a genetically modified organism. These organisms are created for both agricultural purposes as well as scientific research. What are the most common types of GMOs? The two main genetically modified…

Contemporary Troupes Found in Onna-bugeisha Personalities Onna-bugeisha, especially in the earlier periods, possessed an unwavering spirit and the ability to thrive in leadership positions. To be managers and heads of household, they needed to be level headed when navigating socio-economic nuances of the time. Steadfast dedication to their lord and husband was demanded of samurai women. Conversely, contemporary archetypes and character troupes are littered through each anime looked at thus far…

One of the fringe benefits of being an English or History teacher is receiving the occasional jewel of a student blooper in an essay. I have pasted together the following "history" of the world from certifiably genuine student bloopers collected by teachers throughout the United States, from eight grade through college level. Read carefully, and you will learn a lot. The inhabitants of Egypt were called mummies. They lived in the Sarah Dessert and traveled by Camelot. The climate of the Sarah is…

Heather Hamill (2011) is the author of ‘The Hoods: Crime and Punishment in West Belfast’, this book offers a unique perspective that equally appeals to academics and the average person. This essay will discuss violence becomes normalised and if so has this happened in the context of this book. Studying the perspectives of the residents, the youth, and the paramilitary group of the area the IRA (Irish Republican Army), as to the possible reasons behind their acceptance of the harsh levels of…