Salt of the Earth

Taking Action The absolute power of aristocracies is a scourge on society that corrupts minds and imposes a devastating impact on the lives of the majority. When Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible, society was subject to McCarthyism, the unquestionable authoritative force that ruined the lives of those suspected of communism. Of these people who suffered the brunt of punishment from authority, a significant percentage of them displayed hypocrisy by accusing others for their own survival. In The…

from Europe. Under the Qing dynasty, China had a new strain of rice that could be harvested twice a year as well as sweet potatoes and other crops to feed the growing nation. The mineral and production needs of the country were also met by way of new salt, tin, silver, and iron mines as well as a continuing silk, cotton, and porcelain production. Another aspect of China which prompted a rejection of British trade was the idea that most British products were useless in Chinese society. In 1839,…

is fuel for your body. It has a direct impact on how you feel as well as on your overall health. Fast food isn’t necessarily bad, but in many cases it’s highly processed and contains large amounts of carbohydrates, added sugar, unhealthy fats, and salt (Effects of Fast Food).” By eating fast food, it has many effects on your digestive system, respiratory system, central nervous system, and even your skin and bones. Many of these effects that take place are really bad for your body. Acne on your…

Spain. (worldatlas, 20015) Historically, the French culture was influenced by Celtic and Gallo-Roman cultures as well as the Franks. The word “culture” came from the same French term, which derives from the Latin colere, which means to tend to the earth and develop, cultivation and nurture. (Zimmermann, 2015) French people are very passionate for their…

The Sermon on the Mount centrally speaks about Jesus’s exposition of the law and its application that leads to transformation of the inward person reflected in the outer works of man. In these chapters Jesus seeks to remind the people of the intent of the Law of God and also to empower them to keep it. The main point of the law is found in chapter 5: 48, “Be ye therefore perfect as your Father which is in heaven is perfect”. This perfection is the fulfillment of the verses in Deuteronomy 6:5 and…

Myth Analysis Paper: The Enuma elish In ancient societies, enduring stories that transcended reality (now called myths) served as a mechanism of transmitting cultural values, the promulgation of religion, and maintaining political control over the general population. Creation myths like the epic poem of Babylonia, Enuma elish served not only to humble the human ruler, but also marked the start of the New Year with an extended 11-day festival falling on the equinox (the day of equal balance of…

These organisms are created by the removal or insertion of certain genes to make the organism more useful to humans. Scientists are able to make apples that do not brown, potatoes that vaccinate people from the flu, and even plants that can survive in salt water. These GMOs are currently helping to improve life all around the world yet still there is controversy. In spite of the claim that GMOs are harmful to the environment, GMO’s are actually beneficial to the environment and to the animals…

The Historical Predation of the West Indian Manatee The West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus), also known as the sea cow; was listed as an endangered species by U.S Fish and Wildlife Services in 1972. However, since then it has been downgraded from an endangered species to a threatened species (Heavy Poaching in Prime Habitat: The Conservation Status of the West Indian Manatee). The main reasons behind their decline; are pollution in the water, powerboats, and slow reproduction. As a result,…

terran flesh. “Are you sure this will work?” Bryce asks, looking down the riverbed for any sign of life. I nod. Experience takes over in measuring out the grave. Looking at Bryce, I wonder who’d he be if he hadn’t been chosen to die. The salt lined the cave walls, and the smell of dead fish that keeps me from eating seafood to this day, was empty save for the three of us. The man in the shimmering green robes had brought me there. I had turned quiet…

There are even those that argue that some of the theories that the multiverse is based on could be wrong themselves. A theory that is based on and dependent on other theories without any data to back itself up, cannot be taken with more than a grain of salt. Most will not argue that the multiverse does not have its own merit and worth of study, but to classify it as a science is where the issues come in. Some would say that it is more of a question on philosophy than it is a…