Speed dating

Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy to form a service learning project to educate and encourage students at Miami Dade College North Campus to take part in this year’s election. The project was named Beyond the Ballot it was planned as a “speed-dating” party so we could share intimate conversations with the students in a way to not only educate them but to also interact with each other and hear their inputs on the various issues. When I first saw an overview of the service learning…

Introduction: Egyptian scrolls dating back to 1534 BC were found discussing the medical ability of the willow tree to relive aches and pains. Even the famous Hippocrates wrote about the powder that could be obtained from the willow tree in 5th century BC. In 216 AD, the willow tree was a popular medicinal product used throughout the world. However the raw product taken from the willow tree had harsh effects on the body and stomach. Throughout the 1800’s many chemists attempted to covert…

I. It was an ordinary relaxing day at Coney Island Hospital and I was the only volunteer (usually 3) that Saturday in the hospice unit. I remember this event clear as day. All the 6 nurses on our unit ran to one room and I felt this feeling of panic spread throughout the floor. I had to stay calm and try my best to mind my own business. All I heard was a nurse and doctor yelling does anyone know how to speak Russian? My heart fell to my toes and I automatically ran to the room, they dressed me…

Much like today, bread was a staple food in the Roman diet. Rather than making bread at home, buying bread from bakeries was commonplace as it is today. In most cases, these bakeries or pistrina made many varieties of bread and sold it in adjoining shops. Archaeological remains show a large quantity and a highly advanced number of bakeries throughout Pompeii proving their importance in everyday life. Likewise, thermopolia were important and very comparable to modern day dining. Thermopolia have…

It only took me about half month to once again master all my skills and rebuild my body condition to a stronger stage. Despite the fact that I was not really skillful even from the first place, I was still shocked by the speed I recovered. Now I’m looking backwards, trying to summarize what has helped me to rise from the bottom, I would say determination. The determination of being skillful again has motivated me from keep on going, and determination is what helped me to…

Historically, literary themes regarding the LGBTQ community have been omitted from comic books mainly because of censorship regulations and the presumption that storylines that include sexual orientation are not appropriate for children. The social mores of the past caused the exclusion of LGBTQ issues and characters from children’s comic books because the LGBTQ lifestyle was considered immoral. However, in recent years, comic book creators have started to take on the task of representing the…

The recipe was simple: mix all ingredients needed for the ice cream, place it in a mixing bowl, and while churning the mixture at a low speed, liquid nitrogen would be poured into the mixture. It was a new method of making ice cream. Not only did Blumenthol use this new method, but he also played with flavours. He once took the flavours of chicken curry and put it in ice cream, then surveyed…

the shattered bottle in the mans hands starts to melt it quickly cotes his hand hardening over it he hum's as the liquid glass changes shapes he fastens a knife to his strange glass concoction the weapon itself vaguely reminded you of wolverine with speed that no drunken man should have he lunges forward you fall back crying out in pain as the blade sliced your lip crab walking backwards your hands find your bag which you dropped you roll to the side as he swipes at you "Stay still little…

Do we as human beings get to chose the thoughts that pass through our brain? That is the big question. What is thinking? Often times when reprimanding and trying to persuade someone one will say to another “don’t even think about it” but is that a choice somebody can even make? Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell argues that thinking is an involuntary action that humans do not have control over. What we do have control over however is how we react to our thoughts.…

Medical Cannabis Although, there are currently 25 states in the U.S supporting the use of medical marijuana, including Washington D.C, there is still a rising question as to why we need this on the market and what could be the adverse effect since it is? Marijuana has been known to heal and help the sick but also be used for other purposes. With the exception of recent decades, cannabis or marijuana has been used for medical purposes throughout history, and due to the low number of adverse…