Poppy

The Ancient Egyptians were quite advanced in their diagnoses and treatments of various illnesses. Their advancements in ancient medical techniques were quite extraordinary, considering the lack of “modern” facilities, sterilization, sanitation, and researching capabilities. The remedies used by Ancient Egyptian physicians came mostly from nature, and many are still considered viable homeopathic treatments for certain ailments today. While many ailments would have been difficult or impossible to…

place at 10:30 am on November 11, 2015 where many people from Halifax came to gather to remember the veterans that fought in the war for freedom for all Canadians. The ceremony consisted of veterans and RCMP marches, a moment of silence, placing of poppies and wreaths and readings. This event that took place was a time to gather and reflect on the wars that took place and the people who fought in them as well as the lives that were lost. The ceremony was one that is directly related to this…

The quote “pain is weakness leaving the body”; can be traced to the Marine Corps. This motivational quote is often used to inspire marines to endure painful stimuli. But what is pain? Pain is a neurological response to stressful stimuli, such as an illness or injury. It can manifest in one of two ways: chronic or acute pain. Chronic pain is persistent pain that can last for years. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, and the National Institutes of Health,…

I’m going to tell you a story. In Greek Mythology, there were two groups of powerful Beings: The Titans and the Gods. The Gods had overthrown the evil Titans centuries ago. One day, Prometheus, one of the good Titans, created the first man. Prometheus was proud of his creation, so he watched over Man and helped him whenever he could. After many years of trickery from Prometheus and with Mankind gaining more and more wealth, Zeus, the eldest god, thought of a cunning punishment. He created the…

By allowing licensing, the licit market would consume the poppy rather than the black market, restricting the leakage of the drug on to the streets. Rather than trying to discourage the production of opium in Afghanistan, the United States should encourage the licit production of the drug for medical purposes. According to the International Narcotics Control Board, 80% of the world’s population faced a shortage of opium based medicines. Opium is the key ingredient in producing demerol,…

The Taliban is believed to have influence in 50% of the country especially in the southern area where poppy cultivation is at its highest. The Taliban persuades people to cultivate opium by taxing the farmers based upon what the price would be per acre if they grew opium. For example, if a farmer grew 44 acres of wheat, they would be taxed 10% of the estimated…

Background Over the past decade, the United States has not been very successful in reducing the amount of illicit drugs smuggled across our borders. With an estimated 19 million Americans participating in recreational drug use each month and spending over $60 billion on the fragmented criminal drug market annually, the international drug trade is becoming a larger threat to national security. Additionally, the U.S. drug market generates billions of dollars in profits, providing international…

Remembrance Day On November 11th, Canadians all across the country stop to remember all of the men who died and suffered in war to help the Canadian civilians. We are thankful for all the veterans and families, our freedom, by wearing a poppy. The veterans were not the only ones who suffered, for war has no respect for age or sex. Mothers and siblings suffered. Each family dreaded a telegraph boy showing up at their door, for it meant only two things, injury or death. People knew their…

Introduction This essay is a critical analysis of the poem Shower by the Australian writer Les Murray. Les Murray was born in 1938 in New South Wales/Australia. He grew up in a poor farming family, and his love for nature and the Australian landscapes, which shows in his poetry, developed early. Murray writes about his “love of the land, the tensions between rural and urban life”, and “the struggle for an independent means of expression” (Poetry archive, date unknown)1. The poem Shower is, as…

in making up my personal identity. Ontop of the shield is a Khanda which is a Sikh symbol and is used as a military emblem for Sikhs. The Khanda expresses who I am and acts as a religious symbol which has an enormous amount of meaning to me. The poppies showcase my Canadian identity they are a symbol of peace, sleep and…