M. C. Escher

Disgrace is told from narrator’s point of view which basically follows that of the main character David Lurie. That is why throughout the novel a lot is omitted, such as other characters motives and thoughts, like those of Lucy and Melanie. The author leaves them to reader’s personal understanding. On one hand it may frustrate us readers a we are always looking for clarity. But on the other hand, that is a projection of our real life, where we are so often unable to understand others. Rachel…

the workers to vote for the politicians that were supported by Tammany. Tammany had “bosses” also known as “Grand Sachem” as well as having their supporters, these supporters developed themselves by illegal means. The most well known boss was William M. “Boss” Tweed, he controlled Tammany Hall’s machine, in which allowed him to win election to the New York State Senate. Williams’ official positions were the city board of supervisors, chairman of the state finance committee and school…

The movie Split is a thriller/psychological horror film that has shocked millions of people around the world, earning up to 40.2 million dollars in just the opening weekend (Nolfi, 2017). This movie is full of great detail and important points, some of which I will and will not touch base on. The plot begins with three girls, Claire, Casey, and Marcia being kidnapped and knocked-out by a man named Kevin Crumb. Crumb is later determined as having dissociative identity disorder and has…

In 1984 Richard Scrushy founded HealthSouth, Inc., a chain of orthopedic hospitals and outpatient centers. His company grew quickly over the next 12 years achieving a market value of $12 billion. In the 1990s the government began awarding hospitals like HealthSouth with huge healthcare subsidies. Scrushy saw this as an opportunity and he used this source of revenue to finance acquisitions of various competing companies. Scrushy’s acquisition strategy was aggressive in that he began acquiring…

Vitamin A Vitamin A plays a critical role in assuring normal vision and immune function, as well as gene expression and growth (Lukaski, 2004). Vitamin A takes its active form as retinol, which we typically get from foods from animals, such as eggs, liver, dairy products, and fish oil (Benardot, 2006). Beta carotene has been established as a precursor for vitamin A, so consuming foods rich in this carotenoid is another way to obtain vitamin A in the diet (Benardot, 2006). This discussion…

Berries are popular for their anti-aging properties as they contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are potent antioxidants that help to protect the body from free radicals and aging. The great thing about berries is that there are lots of different ways to consume them, combine them with your cereal or yogurt, freeze them and blend them into tasty smoothies. You can also eat them dry or fresh! Berries are fairly inexpensive. Consider getting them in bulk and freezing them if necessary. Studies reveal…

Appraisal My link to the strand is Syncopation and my composition is written in a reggae style. I like the offbeat feel of this style of music and syncopation was something I wanted to explore within it. A well-known Caribbean musician is Bob Marley and I know that he uses a lot of syncopation in one of his best songs “three little birds”. In this song you can hear the syncopation in the hi-hat, cymbals, organ and guitar; playing the chords. In this way, he plays with our expectations of where…

7 Amazing Garcinia Cambogia Benefits Garcinia Cambogia is now popularly known worldwide for its many health benefits which include its ability to reduce stress, aid in weight loss, lower cholesterol, fight depression, lower cholesterol, boost energy levels, regulate blood sugar, and increase metabolism among others. What Is Garcinia Cambogia? Garcinia Cambogia was the former scientific name of the plant; it is now known as Garcinia gummi-gutta, it also has some other names such as Brindleberry…

Baba Patanjali Pure Honey Product review Honey has been used since ancient times for various purposes from cooking to healing wounds and from healthy skin to a healthy mind. Honey is not only a natural sweetener but a multi-functional food that offer ample health benefits. Honey is rich in taste and can be used in various sweet dishes. Honey soothes and heals skin wounds; aids sleep problems, improves metabolism and has high nutritional values. Honey is good for anyone. Whether you have a child…

“Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They are both fruit, but taste completely different.” (Stephen King). In Nicholas Spark’s novel Safe Haven and Marty Bowen’s movie Safe haven this is the case. In this story a wife that is being abused runs away for abusive husband. Her husband, an investigator, tries to find out where she went. After finding love she starts to make a new family; however, her abuser finds out and threatens her new family. When a movie is made from a book, they…