Have you ever heard or seen a cyclone mixed with a blizzard? Or maybe a storm that affected from Florida to Canada? Well there is such a thing called the Superstorm of 1993. This storm is unique and rare to experience. The Superstorm of 1993 also known as the storm of the century began on March 12th of 1993 and ended on March 14th of 1993. This great storm affected many people in lots of different ways. A blizzard is a snowstorm that contains high winds and usually lasts for three hours. A…
expand its numbers, much like they did after world war one. They had the chance once again to become a dominant force in modern America, in all aspects of American life. Who was going to stop this horrible force of evil? It was one unlikely man with the help of one very well-known superhero. The man of steel, defender of truth, justice, and the American…
A lot of Americans think psoriasis is just a "skin condition." Oddly enough, this disease actually starts from below the skin, which is a long-lasting disease that can range from mild to severe. Psoriasis originated by the Greek work psora, which means to itch, which is a disease that is very common. This disease affects over seven million Americans. Recently, studies have found a link between psoriasis and some genetic loci between family members. Affecting ages, mainly between fifteen and…
Mr. Spivey is a twenty-nine year old White American male. He stated that he was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He reported that he lived in Atlanta, Georgia consistently for fourteen to fifteen months. Mr. Spivey reported that he is single and does not have any children. Mr. Spivey has been required to complete a substance abuse evaluation as a result of a possession of an illegal drug related offense. The evaluation is to determine whether Mr. Spivey is suffering from a Substance Related…
For what reason do elephant seals come ashore during the spring and summer? This and many other ocean questions are asked at competitions of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl. I enjoy academic competitions like this because they allow me to share the knowledge I have accumulated over the years. In April 2016, myself and several friends travelled to Morehead City, North Carolina, to compete in the national competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl. Earlier, in February, we had emerged…
violent death at the hands of Southern mobs have not been accused of this crime, it is evident that, instead of being the "usual" crime, rape is the most unusual of all the crimes for which negroes are shot, hanged and burned” (Terrell 855) It is important to establish the definition of lynching and the role it played in the anti-lynching campaign. Surprisingly, finding the definition was the key to getting a law passed and was surround with arguments and debates. It caused a lot of problems as…
Introduction: One of the Victorian ecosystems that interested to me and that is Red Gum. It is generally found at low altitudes (below 500m) in low to medium rainfall area (250-1000mm) with best suited to flat/ gently rolling country with near watercourses or on alluvial soils due to the periodic floods. Ecosystem of the Red Gum varies across the state due to the climatic and geographic range. One particular Red Gum site is listed on the Living Murray initiative which is Barmah-Millewa Forest,…
while North Lawndale was primarily African American. In previous chapters it was established that African Americans had higher mortality rates than the Hispanic population. Surprisingly, the Chicago Latinos only accounted for 2% of the heat related deaths during that summer.…
USC’s motto, PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT, means “let whoever earns the palm bear it.” This motto asserts virtues of dedication, honor, and achievement which reverberate in the work ethic of every student. As a Human Biology (B.S.) major aspiring to pursue the Applied Physiology tract, USC offers a thorough curriculum for me to develop a comprehensive knowledge on the subject material with ethical principles intertwined. USC’s major and minor combinations promotes a holistic education to help me…
cultural influences come from their deep-rooted history. New Orleans, founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, became a cultural gumbo from the fact that the Louisiana Territory swapped hands many times before it came to rest in the hands of the Americans. The French sent most of their undesirables like prostitutes, thieves, and an assortment of other criminals to inhabit this territory. With them, they brought several French customs like certain architectural themes, food, and even city…