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In the past fashion was dictated by the fashion houses, by Hollywood, by the buyers and designers for the high street stores. But as the choices became ever more varied young people started to fashion themselves. Youth culture, peer pressure, the desire to belong, to a special, different or new group or trend brought new ideas. More often than not popular music was the driving force – from 1970’s Disco Fever, through to Punk Rock and onto Hip-Hop. Disco fever, Punk and also Goth brought with it,…

To begin with Watney had three hundred days worth of food, however he figured that with rationing, this three hundred will turn into four hundred days. Since humans would not be on the planet again for another four years, Watney began to develop a plan to create enough food to last him until the next manned mission to Mars, Ares 4. With his botanist…

manufacturers producing smaller and more fuel-efficient models. However, when the oil embargo was lifted in March 1974, oil prices remained high and the effects of the energy crisis lingered on. The government reacted with price controls, gasoline rationing, a 55mph speed limit and daylight savings time was adopted year-round. Furthermore, policy making in Washington took up the concept of environmentalism with the first energy policy, President Nixon’s Project Independence which stated its…

Science is in everything, including religion and lack thereof. In this paper I will show how scientism is tied in with the aspects of religious faith and atheism. First and foremost science is defined as the analytical and empirical basis for understanding reality, truth is either analytically understood or empirically verifiable. Also the main arguments that will be discussed deal with the finely tuned universe, the teleological argument, the theory of pragmatism and biological evolution.…

Kimberly Raglin Professor Borum English 101 October 30, 2017 The Obamacare Penalty: Is It Really Necessary? The Obamacare Penalty is harsh and unreasonable to put upon the American people. We should not be fined for not providing our own medical coverage. My essay will explore exemptions from this law and discuss in more detail exactly why it should not be imposed on citizens. Obamacare has interfered with the personal freedom of Americans and placed a hardship on all American’s financial…

France played a major role in WWII, whether it was trying to save all of Europe by not letting Nazi Germany invaded Poland without a consequence. Maybe it was their desire for a free France that made them create a resistance that inspired others to do it against the Nazis as well. Also, one of the greatest military operations in history took place in France in order to continue the liberation of Europe. France entered WWII in September 1939, when Nazi Germany invaded Poland and France…

America, land of the free, home of the brave, and the best country in the world, but not perfect. The United States is a country that stands on freedom and the protection of human rights. However, America’s healthcare system contains many ethical issues that the country has yet to completely resolve. But when did things become so corrupt and fueled by financial greed? Just like any other country, the purpose of the healthcare system is to provide every citizen with quality medical treatment when…

Company History Pepsi-Cola, originally called “Brad’s Drink”, created by Caleb Davis Bradham, was made from a mix of sugar, water, caramel, lemon oil, nutmeg, and other natural additives and was originally marketed as a healthy cola, which helped aid digestion. This drink was the humble beginnings of the food and beverage power house now known as Pepsi-Co, Inc. (2009 Trade Ideas, Inc. // Built Creative, n.d.). Caleb Bradham was born on May 27th 1867, in Chinquapin, North Carolina, he attended…

Short Response 1, What did Francis Fukuyama mean by the “end of history”? Placing this statement in the context of Henry Luce’s claim that the 20th century was the “American Century,” use examples from our discussion of food history to elaborate and engage with Fukuyama’s claim. By the time 1989 the cold war ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall, Francis Fukuyama believed the world transferred to the new prospers era and the end of history. Henry Luce had mentioned, “American Century”…

When looking back at history, it is easy to blindly focus only on the distinguished individuals and most memorable events. Though these have a great amount of importance and remain influential on our lives today, it is both valuable and insightful to consider the general population and their alluring lives. Additionally, the fact that these individuals are not featured in history textbooks or taught to students as a part of a common curriculum does not make their stories any less excellent, but…