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The short stories, “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner, “An Ounce of Cure” by Alice Munro, and “Carnal Knowledge” by T. C. Boyle are all similar in the way that the protagonists in each story are stubborn. They do not see that the choices they make negatively impact them and those around them. In the story “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner, the protagonist, Colonel Sartoris Snopes, Sarty for short, is caught between a character vs. character conflict between him and his father, Abner Snopes.…

The five food groups are grains, protein foods, vegetables, fruits, and dairy. Grain foods are made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or any cereal grain. Grains group has two subgroups and these are whole grains (e.g. whole-wheat flour, bulgur, and brown rice) and refined grains (e.g. white flour, white bread, and white rice). Protein food group are made from poultry, meat, seafood, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, seeds, beans, and peas. However, beans and peas are unique foods due…

the food and diet industry. (Question1B) While the claims by the food and diet industry might seem completely logical and believable, these methods would not work if put into play. The article states, “ You have to walk 4.5 miles to burn off one 20-ounce soda, which contains 15 teaspoons of sugar” and “New research shows that industrial food full of processed…

Book Review: Esio Trot I. Introduction In this uncertain world, when do you know that you will love? When do you know that you will be loved? Are there any chances that you will admire again someone after you were left alone? These thoughts reflect the book written by Roald Dahl on 1991 entitled Esio Trot. His inspiration in writing this is his remarkable insights when he visited his daughter’s home in London. As he leaned on a balcony, he gazed on Mrs. Shrimpton’s tortoise box. He suddenly…

to challenge the states at any time they feel it's necessary.(Nadelmann) Following this announcement, Alaska adults 21 and older can now transport, buy, or possess up to an ounce of marijuana and six plants. Oregon voters approved a similar measure allowing adults to possess up to an ounce of marijuana in public and 8 ounces in their homes, set to take effect July 1. (Nadelmann) Colorado and Washington previously passed similar ballot measures legalizing marijuana in 2012. Nevada could become…

Prep Time: 1 Hour and 15 Minutes Ingredients: • 6 Pork Chops, Boneless Variety • ¼ tsp. of Salt, Seasoned Variety and For Taste • ¼ tp. Of Black Pepper, For Taste • 1 Onion, Finely Chopped • ½ Cup of Mushrooms, Fresh and Thinly Sliced • 2, 10.75 Ounce Cans of Mushroom Soup, Golden Variety and Condensed Directions: 1. The first thing that you will want to do is preheat your oven to 375 degrees. 2. While your oven is heating up rinse your pork chops under some running water and pat dry with a…

In the packaging of a food we can find useful information for us, and even more, in the area of nutritional information that can help us better select the ingredients that will be part of our diet and thus, will affect the health of the body. So, here are some useful facts to learn how to read and interpret food labels. Foods, even foods that look healthy, often harbor dark secrets (greasy, salty, or filled with chemicals). Nutrition labels can be our best available defenses to identify and…

Cranberries are an extremely popular American fruit that are commercially grown for the consumption of people. They are grown on low reaching shrubs or on vines that can grow up to two meters, and are harvested mostly in the fall specifically during the months October through December (6). Cranberries have been labeled as a “super fruit” due to their high nutritional value and properties as antioxidants (5). The food industry uses cranberries in a variety of products such as sauce, jam, and…

Andrew Axelrod Mrs. Scheinmann The War On Marijuana Cannabis is a plant used to produce hemp and a psychotropic drug. Cannabis has been around since the beginning of time. At one point the plant grew wild along highways and in natural forests. As time went on stigmas developed around the use of cannabis for recreational purposes. This stigma in America stemmed from anti-marijuana sentiment peddled by alcohol companies, pharmaceutical companies and big paper producers. The congressmen in the…

cannabinoids in the starting material the more will be in your final product, grind the material down to the consistency of large salt particles. While the grinder is doing its job, start melting the corresponding amount of butter, one lb. of butter per ounce of bud in your boiling pot. This is accomplished in the second pot that comes with the double boiler, or the smaller of the two pots if you are just using regular cookware. Once the butter is thoroughly melted, but not burned, you will…