Rio Grande Valley

ISLAMIC TERRORISM Terrorism, “The unlawful use of – or threatened use of – force or violence against individuals or property to coerce or intimidate governments or societies, often to achieve political religious, or ideological objectives.” – U.S. Department of defense publication. Islamic terrorism has been an issue for years now. They have attacked more than 21 countries, causing more and more terror and becoming more powerful. They are willing to die since they don’t believe as other…

At times, trying to picture a mathematical problem in the real world is better solved by using abstract math. Ed Yong from National Geographic states that “when learning math, abstract symbols work better than real world examples” due to important logical thinking skills learned (2008). Learning theory is considered how well a person can relate a topic and solve the problem at an understandable quicker rate. According to National Geographic, there was a new study that shows that students who are…

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE 1 Conquering Antibiotic Resistance: What is MRSA and the Recent Findings in Circumventing MRSA Mary Hernandez University of Texas Rio Grande Valley CONQUERING ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE 2 The genus Staphylococcus is a common inhabitant of the skin and mucous membranes. Staphylococci are organisms…

From the beginning of college note taking is a factor that is necessary for most classes. On the one hand, some argue that note taking is a waste of time and useless. On the other hand, however, the majority argues that note taking improves your performance in class, leading you to succeed in college. In the words of this view’s main proponents, “Research indicates that taking notes in class and reviewing those notes . . . have a positive impact on student learning” (Bligh, 86), and “ultimately…

Knox after the violence subsided. In spring 1814, he was called back into action under Brigadier General Benjamin Howard. That October he supervised the construction of Fort Johnson, the last toehold of the U.S. Army in the upper Mississippi River Valley. Upon Howard's death a few weeks later, Taylor was ordered to abandon the fort and retreat to Saint Louis. Reduced to the rank of captain when the war ended in 1815, he resigned from the army. He re-entered it a year later after gaining a…

John Cowan Instructor: Dr. Jerry Garcia ES100-1 – Midterm Exam March 4, 2016 Evaluating Experience Throughout the course of American history, particular ethnic groups have experienced and conquered a high level of adversity to solidify their presence in today’s society. These experiences have varied based on a multitude of factors. Perhaps the ethnic group with the most history relative to American adversity is Mexican Americans. Ever since the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 Mexican culture has…

Elisa is an educator with a school district in North East Texas, a wife, and a mother of two young children. She was born in McAllen, Texas and shortly after her birth her family moved to Reynosa, Tamaulipas Mexico, where she was raised by her mother and father. She is the eldest child, with two younger siblings. Elisa has lived in North East Texas for about ten years now and is the only child that does not currently live in Reynosa, Tamaulipas Mexico. Although she communicates regularly…

Political: In the City of Edinburg, politics split into three parts, 68.920% Democratic, 30.290% Republican, and 0.796% independent. Economic: Edinburg Economic Development Corporation’s Executive Director, Ramiro Garza Jr., Reports that Edinburg has generated over $1.14 million in local sales taxes for the month of April 2009. This figure is up 11% compared to $1,033,765.77 produced in the same month in 2008. The local sales taxes generated by the city’s one and a half cent local sales…

From birth, his parents have struggled to gain control over his destiny, but eventually, Ultima takes charge. Throughout the novel, Antonio’s disillusionment with matters religion is evident. He is quoted as saying, “Take the Illano and the river valley, the moon and the sea, God and the golden carp- and make something new… papa, can a new religion be made?” He tries to merge the different religious aspects within his community, as leaning towards one only creates unnecessary conflict. This…

Introduction My current ministry context is being the Lead Pastor of Harlingen First Assembly. First Assembly is a small, traditional Assemblies of God church located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley in south Texas. Being their pastor for the past five years has given me the opportunity to observe their personality traits, their interactions with other people, and their willingness to serve the local church. Like many small churches, Harlingen First Assembly has a core nucleus of people…