Mars Blackmon

numerous varying definitions. It appears as if each individual— a few of whom include Oliver Sacks, Sigmund Freud, and Jean Piaget— has his/her own unique understanding of the seemingly simple term. In analyzing Oliver Sacks’s An Anthropologist on Mars, the definition of creativity is a crucial factor in the clarification and appreciation of individuals with a variety of neurological disabilities. Without a universally accepted definition, creativity in the lives of Sacks’ patients would be…

Rod stood by the vehicle door, staring at Cole, which at most times would have made the agent uncomfortable or impatient and drawn a retort from his partner, however Cole hardly even noticed. Valentina's voice had brought back memories and even as he taunted her in good humour, the man's mind was racing, running through all the possibilities for the call. Was it a set-up, a joke, was she simply taunting him with the possibility of Curic, or was she really that desperate that she needed his help.…

Sojourner Truth was a strong woman.She was a strong woman because she took a stand and gave a speech about her opinion. When she gave this speech she became known for it. she was sold at the age of nine as a slave in a slavery auction. Sojourner Truth is one of the toughest women. She took a stand for what she believed in and then gave a speech that made her famous. She was born into slavery but escaped with her daughter in 1826. She gave her speech in May of 1851 and gave the speech at the Ohio…

ently rings the bell to get help checking in. The bell rings for a whole 37 seconds of screen time. This is perhaps the first diegetic sound that suggests that something is off with the Hotel Earle. Barton, already somewhat uneasy about being in Los Angeles, is unhinged even more by the long ringing of the bell. His unease is not helped when Chet, the bellboy, appears from a trapdoor in the ground to silence the bell. Chet is friendly enough, but when Barton informs him that he would like to…

Space Missions Humans are expected to travel to Mars in 2030 for the first time, guided by NASA’s hand. In the article, “Do You Have What it Takes to Colonize Mars? NASA Might Need You” and “America Will Take the Giant Leap to Mars” both authors write about NASA’s future plans of going to space. NASA also said the space mission would not be carried out though if there wasn 't proper safety measures. Space missions could be the turning point of history, but do the risks outweigh the benefits?…

Colonizing Mars: Must or Bust? For the better part of the last century, the thought of landing man outside our planet has been an inviting target for international space agencies, distinction seeking engineers, grandeur adventurists, and dreamers of all ages. Carrying on the momentum from the Space Race and mankind's giant leap towards the moon, the next great phase in our mission to colonize outer space has been the Red Planet, Mars. The fact of the matter, however, is that the amount of…

In Oliver Sacks’ work, An Anthropologist on Mars, Sacks delves into the increasingly difficult task of defining creativity, ultimately illustrating that successful adaptation of the brain toward creativity depends on not only physical brain plasticity, but also the internal and external motivations of the victim, asserting that a creative mind holds the key for successful processing and acceptance of loss. Brain plasticity, as defined by the Society of Neuroscience, “refers to the extraordinary…

Also, she was a hero to blacks,slaves,and women. Sojourner motivated her people and women by writing that speech to let voices apprehend.Sojourner Truth delivered her most famous speech at a Women's Convention on May 29,1851.Truth was a powerful and independent woman. First, Sojourner Truth originated in seventeen-ninety seven,she originated inslavery.At nine years old, she was sold in a slave auction, during that time she was beaten with rods,and one time during the winter she did not have any…

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery, but she later became a leading activist for women’s rights and racial equality after being freed in 1827. She performed her famous “Ain’t I a Woman” speech at the 1851 Akron Ohio Women’s Convention. Today, multiple versions of this speech exist because the original was never officially recorded. Each of these interpretations manipulate the wording and presentation differently to alter the overall effect of the speech. Two of these interpretations by…

Celie slipped into Mr. Cunnington’s classroom, tip-toed while hugging the wall, and glided towards Mr. Cunnington’s “executive” desk at the back right corner of the rectangular room. She paused, then crouched her petite figure behind the cool metal surface of the desk and leaned against the rugged wall that might’ve been white once upon a time, and sighed. It wasn’t everyday Celie made it this far, the trek across the room was fatal to anyone that arrived late. By now, Celie may have already…