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trees also exhibit the misleading name of vampire squid which are in fact not true squid and are generally more related to octopuses (Yokobori et al., 2007). There is a current interest in squids because of their large geographical range and the increase in biomass of the Humboldt and Jumbo in the Pacific Ocean (Young et al., 2013). Squids appear to be on their way to becoming much more significant in their respective ecosystems and would be well worth studying. Squid also come in sizes as large…

Introduction Cigarette smoking maximises the risk of numerous types of cancers, stroke, heart disease and various other medical conditions, for both active and passive smokers. It continues to be the most significant health risk behaviour to cause of death all over the world (World Health Organisation, as cited in Smerecnik, van Schooten, van Schayck, de Vries, & Quaak, 2011) Although the risks of cigarette smoking are well-known and there is an abundance of intervention programmes aimed to aid…

He became the minister of a Boston parish in 1803. Cultured, eloquent, and a persuasive writer, he became famed throughout New England for his oratorical gifts and as a theologian. In seriousness of purpose and in purity of character, Channing represented the strength and virtue of the old Puritan stock. His portrait, presenting him in the conventional black gown of the clergyman with the white bands at the neck, shows a face highly intellectual and refined, with features delicate, spiritual,…

Whether Police Should Use Excessive Force Police officers have the significant responsibility along with discretion that comes with the nature of their jobs. Many people fail to realize the enormous burden that the police carry each day to which they need to react quickly yet appropriately. Their jobs provide them the right to infringe upon any citizen’s right to freedom, and therefore they must use their power effectively. In many confrontations, the officers are bound to a position in which…

toward witchery and recently some that were being named were of a higher standing. One in particular was one of the very judges that had heard the early cases but had recently retired from the courts. Another was the mother-in-law of the governor, Increase Mather read Cases of Conscience at a gathering and stated, “it is better that ten witches should escape than one innocent person should be condemned.” and yet, even with so much doubt circulating the craziness continued; it had become the…

The Salem Witch Trial In 1629, Salem was settled as a Massachusetts Bay Colony (Dunn 4). Little did anybody know that in about 50 years, this land would turn into one of the most remembered and haunted places in the world. In Salem, in the years between 1692 and 1693, over 150 people were accused of witchcraft, and 20 people were executed because of this accusation (“First Salem Witch Hanging”). This report will explain exactly how these executions happened and some of the dark conspiracies that…

Emmitt Perry (also known as Tyler Perry) has been one of the major producers, directors and actors who have dominated this form of media, and the box office ever since his first movie debuted in 2006 (Baldwin 2012). Tyler Perry movies have become so popular because they are suppose to be incorporating African American culture, thinking and mentality as well as a message within them. Usually this message is something along the lines of faith, power, love or forgiveness. The movies are also…

schemes to help entice employees to stay with their company. Google states that increasing their paid maternity leave to 18 weeks from 12 and their paternity paid leave from 7 weeks to 12 their staff turnover of new mums decreased by 50% which helped increase their bottom line. It help stop the high cost of turnover and the loss of skilled workers, their specific expertise and that they come back revitalised rather than stressed and worried and not focusing on work (Gitau, 2015). While Netflix…

instructions improve early reading and spelling skills and prevent reading difficulties (NRP, 2000; Snow et al., 1998). Therefore, teachers’ knowledge and perceptions of these instructions affect the effectiveness of reading instructions. According to Mather, Bos, and Babur (2001), teachers were not knowledgeable enough about the concepts of English language structure (phonics terminology), even though the teachers had positive perceptions about explicit phonics instructions. For example, only…

The occurrence of mental illness has been rising in recent years, with many people reporting the development of mental health issues. These mental illnesses include, to OCD, anxiety, substance abuse, anti-social behaviour and schizophrenia to name a few. There are some that argue that mental illness is an individual issue, not influenced by factors outside the personal experience. This essay will argue that mental illness is a social problem, with a particular focus on the topics of gender and…