The Bounty

The Maya middle preclassic period began around 1000 BC. During this same time in other parts of the World, David becomes king of the ancient Israelites and the Iron Age begins for much of Eurasia. Across the Pacific ocean, the ancient Japanese begin to cultivate rice. Everywhere in the World cultures were thriving. This was the period of time when the roots of a complex Maya society began to steadily form and they became a more advanced people. A progression that occurred after centuries of…

There's nothing quite like the pride and goodness that homegrown fruits and vegetables unearth. Throughout its past, one nation took pride in cultivating and harvesting homegrown bounties from gardens which citizens planted, to ensure nourishment for at home and abroad. Victory Gardens were one of several war time measures undertaken by Americans during both World Wars - to compensate for the food shortages generated by a country at war. In response to the call from the government during WWII,…

To value the role ethics plays in athletics as sports managers, coaches, or players each must understand the difference between “Winning at All Costs” and being “A Good Sport”. The distinction can be made between the two of them with being a good sport utilizing ethics in contrast to bending rules to gain an advantage to win a competition. Any person who has watched an athletic event has seen someone in soccer fake an injury. Another illustration with the implementation of video review is…

Although hacktivism is not morally good , I think non-malicious hacktivism is morally permissible. I will attack Kenneth's third premise that the acts of hacktivism negatively affects the third party by arguing the rising awareness of political issues and enhance security, those the positive effects with good motivations by hacktivists. I will argue the short of justified rights to punish hacktivists to explain that Kenneth is incorrect that hacktivists intentionally avoid taking their…

face us, the possible consequences, and the possible solutions.” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick embodies the words of Asimov, tackling the societal understandings of what it means to be human. Although through his job as a bounty hunter Rick Deckard subscribes to the popular belief that the ability to feel empathy is what distinguishes…

Another time in history where African Americans were subjugated was in the era of slavery before and during the Civil War. During the 1800s the United States was split in two. The Southern half and the Northern half. In the South slavery and racism was extremely prevalent. A place were over 4 million slaves toiled in slavery and endured mistreatment from their white masters. The north, however, existed as the opposite. In this region African American men, women, and children were free. 12 Years…

What is Harriet Tubman's Greatest Achievement? “Don't ever stop”. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.” -Harriet Tubman (AZ Quotes). This was what Tubman said to every fugitive that she helped, it means if you have a dream, there is no reason you should stop chasing it. 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland, a girl was born into slavery and her name was Araminta Ross. Throughout her childhood she considered herself a neglected weed, she childcare for the first couple years of…

Park Ecology: Voyageurs National Park With the landscape being molded nearly a billion years ago, glaciers have proved to be a prominent impact on the topography of Voyageurs National Park. In addition to forming the rigid layers of the terrain, the glaciers have also helped in the formation of the mosaic-like rocks and minerals that exist in the present-day wildlife sanctuary. Years of snow and rain have also contributed to the erosion of the sediments, thus affecting the geological development…

Outside of the fashion industry, animals are also being exploited by methods of animal experimentation for medical, scientific research and beauty purposes. According to PETA, the most commonly used animals are “mice, rats, rabbits, primates, cats and dogs.” (Animal Testing 101) Animals go through multiple and endless amounts of experiments. They spend most of their lives locked away, nervously and fearfully awaiting the next test. Scientist run experiments on animals in order to test consumer…

Harriet Tubman was a prominent African American woman born in the early 1800's. She helped about 300 slaves escape to the North and was an integral member of the underground railroad.Her strength and courage allow her to make roughly 19 trips to the South without being caught. Her early life, travels, and accomplishment will be discussed in the upcoming paragraphs. Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in 1820's Maryland. She suffered violence in her early life, suffering permanent injuries…