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Among those are the University of Central Washington, Oklahoma State University, Cal State University, Los Angeles and Cal State University in Santa Cruz both from California, the community colleges are LaFayette, Lewis & Clark, finally the Metropolitan Community (Karjane, Cullen and Fisher, 107). All of these schools have been able to carry out in their campuses and the student’s educational activities…

traditional sense. A prime example that illustrates special purpose monies and their disappearing meaning within society is the trading of Tevau. The Tevau trade is used for bride payments, ending in the 1980s it originated from Melanesia in the Santa Cruz Islands and Solomon Islands where it circulated. Rooted in deep cultural and spiritual meaning the Tevau were coiled what appeared to be belts made out of feathers and other natural materials and takes a lot of man-hours to create by a…

eing the only girl and growing up with two brothers, an older brother and a younger brother, I was always use to playing with boy toys or playing with all my Barbie’s or Polly Pockets alone. It wasn’t until we moved to America where I was finally given the chance to associate myself with a girl playmate that was not far from my age. Her name is Anabell, and she is my cousin that is only a year younger than I am. Growing up, Anabell and I did everything together; from playing our Barbie’s and…

Lincoln Park brought many happy memories during my childhood. Lincoln Park is one of the first few parks built in Los Angeles in the late 1881; John Strother Griffin donated the park. The park is first named East Los Angeles Park and in 1917 the park renamed Lincoln Park. The park is surrounding by the North Mission Street and North Soto Street. There are also different kinds of entertainments and programs that fit all ages of people. Lincoln Park contains a large lake, barbecue pits,…

According to Martin M. Chemers (2004), professor of psychology at the University of California at Santa Cruz, leadership is a process of social influence in which the leader enlists the talents and efforts of other group members, in order to accomplish the groups’ common goal (Van Knippenberg, D., & Hogg, M. A., p. 6). Throughout the semester we studied about different leadership theories such as Path-Goal theory, Transformational Leadership, Situational Approach, and so many more. However,…

Joshua Schneider Nina Evarkiou Writing 110, Section 3 30 January 2018 Riding the Rails Skateboarding, a diverse extreme sport, is a fun and exhilarating activity if done properly. Among all the various sports and activities that Western culture houses I find skateboarding the most enjoyable due to its freedom of expression and self; however, it also lends itself to be one of the most dangerous sports in the world with 150,000 injuries a year. In this process essay, I will teach you the…

Weston C. Hargis Dr. Brad Barry English 2010 30 November 2016 The Collapse of Easter Island Every year, hundreds of tourist travel across the Pacific Ocean to visit a small, barren grass island. They do not travel to see grass they travel such a far distance to get a closer look at the giant stone-heads, call moai. These mysterious moai made by the ancient Rapanuian people hold a similar fascination like the Stone Hinge in England. They beg the questions when, how, why, and who? History teaches…

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city that is much more than a beach town. The city is nestled amongst rolling hills and valleys overlooking the shoreline with great beaches, shops, restaurants and art galleries - giving it a distinct French Riviera allure. Laguna Beach is a great destination for a family looking to escape the heat of the inland cities or for couples looking for a romantic stroll on the beach. Along with great beaches, hiking trails and tide pool explorations, the city is…

Transforming The American Prison System Charles Dickens’ American Notes chronicles his visit to the United States in the mid 1840s. Dickens spends the majority of this nonfiction work exploring the young institutions of the United States of America. During this time period, two separate major prison systems began development. The two prison system plans, named after the cities where they were located— the "Philadelphia" plan in Pennsylvania and the "Auburn" plan in New York, both share a…

The Canary Islands consist of seven volcanic islands that are west of Africa and make up an archipelago. The name of these islands are Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Gomera, Palma, and Hierro. These islands are home to three different species of lizards called G. atlantica, G. stehlini, and G. galloti (Lab Manual: Lab 6: Island Biogeography and Evolution: Solving A Phylogenetic Puzzle Using Molecular Genetics). The Canary Islands were named the Fortunate Islands by the…