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21st Century Native: Fight the Battle What does it mean to be a Native American in the twenty first century? I’ve been pondering this question for the past week and a half and it took some time to really figure it out. It’s strange. You always think you have yourself and your culture down to a very precise tee but being asked this has really opened my eyes to what it actually does mean. Being a Native American in the twenty first century is a constant battle; We continue to struggle to keep our…

CULTURE AWARENESS OF NORTH KOREA This essay will cover the cultural awareness of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is also known as North Korea. The U.S. Army defines culture as a “dynamic social system” containing the values, beliefs, behaviors, and norms of a “specific group, organization, society, or other collectively” learned shared, internalized, and changeable by all members of the society. Cultural is defined by Webster’s dictionary as the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a…

encouraged by Dubai rulers to be more open to the west and foreigners than the Arab countries around it. After Sheikh Mohammed was put in charge of the administration of the Dubai International airport, he developed the airport from a 6000 foot long sand runway to be the refueling destination for international airlines from Asia to Europe. In aim to be the best at everything and in peruse of competitive advantage Dubai airport was open 24/7 at the time that all other airports would close at…

The Day I Took Flight I was horrified. Not even a little bit of excitement. I did the best I could to show that I was excited. I repeated the question over and over again in my head as I walked downstairs. I could not believe it. I had no way of escaping it. It had to happen. I had to do whether I wanted to or not. Most people wouldn’t say that after someone revealed a birthday surprise. I repeated the question over one more time in my head “Do you want to take flight lessons for your…

Roosevelt also created the Works Progress Administration, also known as the WPA. The WPA is known for creating more jobs, but also for their road-building programs. It instigated the building of new rural roads and bridges. These roads were also used as runways for airplanes, as the aviation industry began to grow. The WPA also improved water and sewer treatment systems across the country, which improved the sanitary conditions of the water. Overall the New Deal helped improve the daily living…

RUSSIAN SERFDOM Russian was considered a Federalism society from the 11th century up to the middle of the 19th. During this period, there was a large group of people who work for landowners who were commonly known as serfs. The serf work on the landowner’s land, fields, and property for little or no compensation. The landowner would give them a small piece of land which they could farm to provide for their own needs. There were several peasant rebellions that led to numerous revolutions. In 1861…

The way that Australia gets it's power is mainly from 7 different technology forms. One is wind power. They whole use turbines to catch the wind and transfer it to power. Another way is solar. They would use solar power panels to turn sun rays into power. There are actually two different types of solar panels. One is called a solar PV that just goes on the roof or a yard to generate enough power for the house. Another is called a CSP solar panel. This panel stretches across a plain and gives…

Learn or Stay Curious? The idea that our world has been visited by other worldly beings, in the past is becoming about as popular as believing in god. I became interested in other worldly beings over winter break. I found a show on Netflix called Ancient Aliens, I watched the first episode and I was hooked. The idea that we are not alone made me feel small, but in a way it made me feel more secure, knowing that there could be someone looking out for us. The more I watched the show the more…

What is the Gastro Virus? The virus which infected Havelock Norths water supply was called Campylobacter. Campylobacter are a group of germs that are a common cause of food poisoning. Food poisoning occurs when food or water contaminated with germs, poisons or chemicals is eaten or drunk. Typically, food poisoning causes gastro infections, which is an an infection of the gut. This leads to diarrhea and sometimes vomiting. How do you catch Campylobacter? Campylobacter germs are commonly found in…

As a young female designer myself, I can really understand and empathize the struggles of a young women who tries to keep up with the constantly changing fashion trends. Following these fast paced trends encourages people to shop at brands that promote fast fashion. This creates a negative impact in society. Fast fashion stores copy high end styles and provide them for very cheap and affordable prices. Although they provide a quick and cheap option to women with low finances, the after effect is…