Mafia

In 1985, the Soviet Union had been in a period of stagnation for almost two decades, and before that it had gone through poorly planned reforms in the Khrushchev era. Once Brezhnev had his time in leadership, the country needed to make some drastic changes. By 1985, the USSR had fallen in culture and overall quality of life, the economy was in intense disrepair, and the Communist Party leadership had become ineffective. Gorbachev’s reforms, including perestroika and glasnost, were the major…

On February 18, 2016, Pope Francis said: “Abortion is not the lesser of two evils. It is a crime. It is to throw someone out in order to save another. That’s what the Mafia does. It is a crime, an absolute evil.” At the same time, people who are Pro-choice have many reasons to be pro-abortion too. Some of those reasons are: abortion is the women’s right, “being a mother is an option;” a woman is more than a fetus, personhood…

against elderly, hate crime (race, disabilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and religion), corporate or white-collar crime (crimes committed by respected business men/women in attempt to seek more money and they commit fraud), organized crime (mafia), gun crime, drug crime, cybercrime, and terrorism. These crimes have been a focus for the UCR and NCVS to help and understand what can be…

Havana was also famous for its 'Creollo' cuisine. Dishes such as black beans, old clothes, Congrí (black beans and rice) with roast pork, cassava with mojo, ajiaco or desserts such as fritters, guava shells, 'Coquitos' (coconut balls) or 'Pan de Gloria' (Glory Bread) were a treat for both visitors and locals. And their drinks, 'Mojitos', 'Daiquiris', 'Piña Coladas' and other cocktails, such as those prepared in the legendary 'Bodeguita de El Medio', were world- renowned. Owing to its nightlife,…

The period of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign is often regarded as the golden age of English history. This Elizabethan renaissance led to much development in literature and theater, including the emergence of playwright William Shakespeare, whose works continue to be analyzed in the twenty-first century. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a timeless tale of lust, love, and heartbreak, taking place in Verona, Italy during the Elizabethan era. Though arguably unrealistic, the play’s depiction of the…

In 1963, the president of the United States, was brutally murdered by being shot while in a motorcade driving down Elm Street in Dallas, Texas as he was campaigning to be re-elected. The FBI say that Lee Harvey Oswald, a U.S. Marine, fired off 3 shots at the car in which the president was riding in the back of with his wife, the Governor of Texas, John Connally and his wife also. As the vehicle with the Kennedys and Connallys drove past the Texas School Book Depository building, Oswald…

While Coppola’s films may not be overtly feminist, they’ve been criticized for being too feminine and lacking depth. Coppola is also strongly identified with excess. Her films have many qualities that contribute to her signature style and narrative, some of which lead to them being criticized for being “pretty” and “mostly surface”. Critic Jesse Fox Mayshark said of Sophia’s status as a female director, “There is some basis for these criticisms in all of Coppola’s films – her style is ethereal,…

“You cannot make a revolution with silk gloves.” These were the infamous words of Joseph Stalin, one of history’s most despised figures, regarding the events of the Soviet Revolution. Nevertheless, the context or man behind the quote do not take away from its significance. In his reference of the silk gloves, Stalin asserted that one cannot succeed in revolution without getting their hands dirty. The quotation portrays the imminence of the consequences that come with a revolution but also…

dream landscape of curiously fluid, ambiguous forms” (p. 81) where he must undergo a series of ordeals to begin the transformation. After killing the men, Michael is sent to hide in Sicily while the Corleone family prepares for war with the other mafia families and for a safe return for Michael. His initiation begins with his arrival in Sicily. At first, the place looks beautiful and peaceful, however, Michael faces a few obstacles. The first is the courting of Apollonia with the approval of her…

Today was another surreal one. The hike up to Panorama Ridge saw the vegetation get thinner and thinner until there was nothing but lichen, the only plant that had the attitude to face the altitude. At some point on the ascent, every fully-grown tree became shorter than me, and I knew that I hadn't experienced something like this ever before. I found the everyday use of the word “free” (costing no money) to not apply on this hike. This experience may not have cost me money but it was not free -…