Matter

Emission of Particulate Matter (PM10, PM2.5, and PM0.1) comprises a considerable fraction of urban air pollution (Laden et al. 2006, Shackleton et al, 2013). Long term exposure of airborne particulates matter is directly associated with post neonatal infant mortality (Laden et al. 2006), Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (Tracey et al. 2006) and various disease conditions such as; cardiopulmonary, lung cancer (Pope III, 2002), atherosclerosis (Araujo, 2011) and asthma (Anderson et al., 2013).…

no surprise that we have become so familiar with the concept of divorce. Whether it be through personal experiences or through the works of literature, the idea of a marriages failing has become more known and sadly more accepting. In “A Temporary Matter”, author Jhumpa Lahiri delineates one woman 's desire to end her marriage while her husbands seems to do everything possible to save it. This idea of one sided love makes it evident to the readers that their marriage will inevitably come to an…

The Harriet Tubman Collective focused on “Black Lives Matter” movement. It was a critique on the movement and how the movement has disregarded some black bodies. Such example that was provided was the disabled black body. The collective states that such movement with that type of title as the movement really can progress if some bodies are left behind. Not only is the black body racially profiled and attack by police officers, but also those who are disabled and unable to comply to their needs.…

meaningful political, social, or economic change,” (Encyclopædia Britannica 2015). Similarly, this is a method that the social movement, Black Lives Matter, has recently been known to practice. This is a new age of civil disobedience; the Black Lives Matters movement mixes social media with less contemporary means of civil disobedience. Black Lives Matter started off as a simple hash-tag on social media after an unarmed teenager, Trayvon Martin, was shot and killed by police officer George…

this country and we have seen it predominantly through police brutality and when Trump refused to denounce the KKK after David Dukes, the former leader chose to endorse him. The Black Lives Matter Movement is a movement that occurred in response to police brutality. Yes, there are flaws within the Black Lives Matter Movement, however there is truth about racism and discrimination when blacks are dealing with the Law. Trump has made bold statements about the movement and accused it of being the…

more vulnerable to isolation, which may conflict with new opportunities. For example, when you foresee possibilities that could happen, it may elicit fear of what may happen. Our past helps us to make decisions about our future. In the short story Matter of Balance, W.D Valgardson presents the idea that fear allows people to attempt difficult tasks in their lives. Even when there is a chance of failing. Independence is necessary to grow up, though it can be intimidating sometimes. Traumatic…

Why does it matter if something is trustworthy? What makes a statement, belief, or answer trustworthy? How do you know if something is trustworthy? These questions are very important to understand because the way you live is based on truths of life. In other words, the truths define why humans believe in some things but disregard the others. True statements have the elements of a credible source, facts that can be proven, and evidence that aligns with other evidence. Next time you need to decide…

Another opposing view is that in today’s society, racism only comes from whites. After all, the popular protest ‘Black Lives Matter’ has implemented into today’s minds that there is a ‘distinction between black flesh and white humanity;” the difference being that blacks are lesser in white’s eyes (Williams). This thought, however, is not the full story; this racial prejudice falls onto both races. Particularly in the popular police shooting cases there has been proven racism on both races, but…

“We’ve heard ‘Black Lives Matter’. ‘All Lives Matter.’ Well, cops’ lives matter, too. So why don’t we just drop the qualifier and just say ‘Lives Matter’ and take that to the bank.” Says Sherriff, Ron Hickman after the event of the shooting of one of his colleges who was shot pumping gas while on duty. The duty of a Police officers doesn’t stop at the end of their shift. Law enforcement officers are often viewed as heroes to some, but enemies by others. Law enforcement officers’ main duties…

“Would you do business with someone who routinely exaggerated his or her abilities?” states Diane Diamond to open her persuasive article “Earth to Donald Trump: Words Matter.” This question brings an immediate comparison to scamming or conning. In this article Diamond evaluates Donald Trump and his unconventional method of running for president. As readers we see the authors take on this specific point in the third paragraph as she mocks Trump by calling his campaign the…