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Do you purchase cosmetic products, including personal hygiene products, such as shampoo, lotion, deodorants and makeup? The answer is probably yes, because as Americans the mandate to consume is encouraged ad nauseum, coupled with statements that say something is “new and improved”. Nevertheless, there many reasons why these seemingly small things, have a big impact. The cosmetic industry has an annual revenue of over fifty billion dollars a year. But, by buying these products you may be paying…

And so, each night Marilyn Monroe was left alone in her bedroom, the tone of a dead line resounding in her ears. Falling into a slouch, she’d glance down at the phone cradled in her porcelain fingers, then let out a soft sigh of disappointment, tenderly placing it onto the receiver. Maybe she’d try again tomorrow, but deep down she knew her attempts were hopelessly futile. Just as futile as trying to get up out of bed and face a new day. She didn’t want a new day. She wanted a new life. Towards…

The Significant and Changing Role of Woman in 1920s America - Arabella Ruffo The Roaring 1920's in America brought about political, cultural and technological changes. Amongst these changes were the revolutions that the women of America pushed for and demanded of their country and of their time. While seemingly small social barriers of women were being tested and pressed daily, the 20s were also a time of bigger changes for women. New times brought about new words to describe the role of…

The Tongue-Tied Sea Witch "Jackie," my mom chuckled, "you're going to do great, trust me. This is your passion - embrace it!" I winced, squirming in my seat, fingering the seatbelt nervously, "Yeah, I guess you're right - maybe I'll be the only one who even shows up..." To be honest, I wasn't expecting any more than 15 hopefuls for a part in The Little Mermaid Jr. Finding this musical theatre audition wasn't easy.. I had to decipher the endless maze of our community…

Animals have been one of the many test subjects used in science for years. Animal experimentation has scientists and citizens debating about whether it is a good thing or not; the talk about this issue has increased since new conducted scientific research, technology advances, and more people are concerned about animal welfare. Consider a cute little dog that has been in a family for several years. The family dog has gone missing. He is lost and roaming the streets in search for his owner.…

In my short story, my aim was to focus on two of the main themes from Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde; trouble caused by experiments and elements of dual personality. The story focuses on the protagonist, Charles, who is similar to Dr Jekyll in many ways. He is portrayed as a troubled scientist who chooses to experiment on animals even though it could potentially cause him to lose his wife, which at the end of the story he dramatically does. I attempted to capture lots of emotion, which Stevenson doesn’t…

As a successful model, Iman had access to the most coveted innovations of style and beauty. In this world of beauty and glamour, one would assume that every beauty need would be catered. However, this was not the case. Makeup artists would often ask supermodel Iman to bring her own makeup to set. The message behind this request reiterated the lack of products available to women of color. The makeup artists didn’t have foundations for darker skin tones; thus, ethnically diverse models, such as…

For as long as 20 years, there has been a progressing warmed verbal confrontation on whether probes creatures for the advantage of medicinal and logical research are moral. Whether it is or isn 't, the vast majority trust that some type of money saving advantage test ought to be performed to figure out whether the activity is correct. The cost incorporates creature agony, misery and passing whereas the advantages incorporate the accumulation of new learning or the improvement of new…

1920’s Womens Fashion The 1920’s was an era of “New Modernization,” going from post war stress, to parties and fun! This era was specially focused on women, and the big role they took as they became more “independent” and “carefree” about their fashion choices. Women’s fashion wasn’t just about the clothes, but about the way it made women’s confidence and power rise. To wear the most popular trends was power, as they were affordable for all women. The popular trends at this time…

Katherine pulls her luscious brown hair into a french braid as she glances at the nearby waterhole. What a day, she thinks, as she pulls out her camera from under the seat of her dusty old Jeep. Just then, a female lioness walks noiselessly past her car and halts at the waterhole. She crouches down and starts to lap up the crocodile infested water. Katherine snaps her camera rapidly, feeling extremely lucky; this is her fourth good sighting today. She about the cheetah cubs and the leopard and…