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The Victorian Era was Queen Victoria’s reign over the British Empire. During this time, there was a clear contrast between the place of males and females. Women were made to act and be a certain way, any other idea pertaining was wrong. These girls were expected to be righteous and good, their needs came after the ones of everyone else and their sole purpose was to serve their families. The men however were deemed superior and were expected to save the damsel in distress. This period is…

Baroque and Roccoco Period Costume Kyran Dunphy 2851806 Fashion Design Year 1 Baroque Period Costume Men’s Costume Men’s fashion in the Baroque period were not as excentric as the clothes men wore in the periods before the 16th century. E.g, Elizebethan Period, the Renaissance Period and the Medieval Pierod. Many of the clothes that were introduced to men in the periods mentioned above were carried into the Baroque Period. These included Shirts, Doublets, Jerkins, Stockings, Hoes, Canions.…

Baltimore City Sewage Overflow: Past Time to Fix the Pipes Do you ever take a drink from a water fountain and realize that it doesn't taste as fresh and cool as your bottled water from the supermarket? Do you actually know when the last time your school's water pipes have last been changed? Well in Baltimore they are dealing with a bad sewage overflow that should have been over with by now. Baltimore residents are infuriated by the fact that there is nothing they can do to fix this problem,…

unparalleled growth and optimism for the British Empire. (BBC.co.uk) Supplies and workforce taken from groups worldwide had made England grow, and the time of serious freedom struggles placed in the distant future. Business succeeded, technology grew, and London developed at a fast rate and contributing to crime. While the great divide between rich and poor and the financial and human worry…

Kelo vs City of New London Kelo v. City of New London case involved the of abuse eminent domain by transferring land from one private owner to another (private owner) in the name of economic development. The case was judged by the Supreme Court of the United States. The Court decided that private redevelopment plans can be considered "public use" under the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment as they benefited the general community because of economic growth qualified as a permissible. The…

In the show Blue blood one of the main characters works in the district attorney office in New York City and her name is Erin Reagan. In this episode the case she is working on is about Lenny a mob boss that she knows had been linked to many crimes. As a district attorney it is her job to put criminals in jail but she cannot put Lenny in jail because she cannot get enough evidence against him. She finds a 15 year old cold case about a drug dealer named Mr. Green that she thinks Lenny is somehow…

peculiar countries is an extraordinary opportunity that not everybody gets to do in their lifetime. My first vacation abroad was an eye opening, life changing, three-week trip to London, Spain, and Italy that I will never forget. The moment I stepped out of the gigantic, movie screen on every seat equipped plane in London, England into Heathrow Airport, I knew I wasn’t in America,…

As of January first, all employs working within Morgantown city limits will see a three dollar per week fee automatically deducted from their income to pay the new city user service fee. This fee, costing each worker over $150 a year, is designed to pay for upgrades and upkeep to city roads and to finance Morgantown City Police. The city is charging this tax to those who work within city limits as a way to target those who are most likely to use the roads and police. Conservative city estimates…

The Madness of Ophelia in Shakespeare’s Hamlet In William Shakespeare’s play, “Hamlet,” he introduces many thought-provoking characters. One of the most intriguing female characters in the play is Ophelia. Ophelia is a vision of virtue and grace who faces heartbreak and madness. After the death of father and the rejection from Hamlet, she is found singing songs during her time of madness. These songs provide symbolism in the stories told, making the character of Ophelia even deeper and more…

Over the past couple of months, there has been strong discussions and growing support for a vote to take place in Europe. This historical vote has to do with the decision for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. This monumental decision is summed up into one word; “Brexit.” Brexit refers to the possibility of Britain leaving the European Union. Throughout several articles there is influential discussions that discuss how a Brexit could harm and or strengthen both Britain and the E.U.…