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Have you ever dreamed of living in one of the most visited Island in the world, Hawaii? It is one of the most visited islands in the world because it has gorgeous crystal clear beaches and coasts in the world. Not to mention, Hawaii has active volcanoes in which people enjoy because it is one of the few places that people get to see an active volcano up close. However, having a few active volcanoes in Hawaii can be a threat to the island and to the people. It is important to discuss why do people enjoy living in Hawaii, knowing that there is a high probability of danger if one of the volcanoes’ erupts dramatically. How is Volcanic lava events after eruptions have an impact on the ecosystem and human settlement near an active volcano. The Island of Hawaii is known to have one of the most beautiful beaches and one of the most visited places by tourists from around the world. One of the main concerns by tourists is the opportunity to observe active volcanoes up-close. First of all, volcanoes in Hawaii have been active for many decades, in which they can erupt at any precise movement. According to the Bulletin of Volcanology it is stated, “Volcanic eruptions are commonly preceded by changes in the rate, location or statistics of local volcano-tectonic earthquakes (Bell, Kilburn, 2012).” The most popular volcanoes in Hawaii are the Kilauea and Mauna Loa because they have been the volcanoes with the most activity of eruptions since the early 1980s. The Island of Hawaii has…

Humanity has a tendency to use logic and reason as much as possible to try and explain the world around us. Even in the case of religion, often there are set patterns or explanations, that always follow certain rules. Whether or not these rules comply with other rules from other ideologies isn’t pertinent; the fact remains that they follow their own logic, and that makes people happy. However, there has always been a gap in what logic and reason can explain about humanity, and what we don’t…

KAETHE KOLLWITZ: THE MANIFESTO AND THE WOMB Throughout the history of modern art, with few exceptions, the contribution of women in the realm has always been dwarfed by the men. For many people with a deep interest in the Expressionist movement, Kaethe Kollwitz is one of those exceptions. Her prints and illustrations have been hailed for both their complexity in technique and strong emotive renderings of her subjects. Kollwitz is best associated with socialist political leanings and a sympathy…

The pounding of my heart was inevitable as I looked up at the coaster. Standing 420 feet tall The Top Thrill Dragster was staring me down. Watching it in action was a sight to see. Reaching top speeds of 120 mile per hour was the fastest I would have ever gone in my life by far. I have never had a fear of coasters but this one was a different story. Cedar Point is home to the fastest roller coaster in the world. On this trip this ride was the focal point of the trip. No one realized how…

Teaching the clients is a crucial part of nursing. Since I work in the acute rehab unit which is based on extensive teaching. The patients are admitted here after major surgeries like, heart, lung, kidney and liver transplants, injuries from fall, spinal cord injury or recovery after stroke. Before teaching the patients we need to build a trustworthy nurse-patient relationship. It is a communication-based relationship, where nurses are responsible and competent enough to interact, educate, and…

1997 was a milestone in Kon's career for two reasons: The release of this particular movie in cinemas and the initiation of his collaboration with Madhouse Inc, who sheltered his genius until his last birth. Prefect Blue was initially meant for a live action TV series; however, after the Kobe earthquake in 1995, the production studio suffered extensive damages resulting in a reduction of the budget, up to a point that solely allowed the shooting of an OVA. Nevertheless, while the shootings were…

For this writing assignment, I chose to watch Sarah’s last 203 days. My reactions to the documentary was an emotional roller coaster ride. As I watched the process of Sarah slowly dying before my eyes, I felt as though I was there experiencing it with her daughter, friends, and family, there were several times that I paused the film so I may recollect my thoughts and emotions so I may continue on watching. By the end of the film, I felt a sense of release and happiness for Sarah, throughout the…

Grief and loss are unpreventable events that most people will experience at least once in their life (Howarth, 2011). Grief is typically associated with death. Nevertheless, grief and loss may be associated with the loss of a limb, loss of function, and so on. Healthcare providers will inevitably have patients and families that experience both. Some clients may have advanced warning that the loss will occur, which may make the grieving process somewhat easier. However, a sudden onset of a loss…

Corr and Corr (2012) define bereavement as an event characterized with the loss of someone close to an individual, and is often associated with psychological and emotional distress which manifest in the form of grief. (Corr and Corr (2012) indicate that the psychosocial and emotional changes that occur in case of bereavement follow a defined pattern that can be explained through multiple models: the Freudian model and Bowlby’s model, among others. In my case, the death of my grandmother had…

Anger Nothing can make friends, family and Christians scatter like the anger of grief. Anger is usually directed at those the griever feels closest to since it is safer than directing it at strangers. Anger typically stems from feeling that the loss is unfair and it comes wrapped in the “why” and “why me” questions. Consciously or unconsciously, this anger is ultimately directed at God. Like Job of the Bible, Christians need time to process their anger. Unlike Job’s friends, Christians need to…