A Hole in Our Democracy Donald Trump has once said, “The electoral college is a disaster for democracy” (Savage). Years later, he went on to win the presidency thanks to the college. The electoral college strips away the American people’s rights. There have been 5 times in history where the candidate with the most votes has lost, and it’s all thanks to the electoral college. Our democracy is being ruined,
Tetanus the nerve signals from your spinal cord to
January 10, 2020
Tetanus is a dangerous bacterial infection that attacksthe central nervous system (CNS) and causes muscles to tighten up. Theinfection usually causes muscle contractions in the jaw and neck region but caneventually spread throughout the body. If not promptly treated, the infectioncan be life-threatening. Ten to twenty percent of patients infected withtetanus will die. Tetanus can be prevented through immunization, and in theU.S., it is given to children through the DTap
Superconductors is a function of temperature. In addition
December 30, 2019
Superconductors are right at the cutting edge of modern physics; their extensive range of uses in the real world and their potential to transmit power with highly minimal losses is why they are so exciting and desirable. In this essay, I will outline what superconductors are, followed by a brief history and explanation of how they work. Then, I will go through the potential benefits and uses, current research and
“Don’t as I do, I glance at the
December 24, 2019
“Don’t be upset by the results you didn’t get with the work you didn’t do”. Society always views wins with hard work, but never a hardworking loss. People want to earn things when they do something right, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Win or lose you tend to understand your rewards even if its a quick tip for the next run. This volleyball game was the clear
The Bitter Sweet Things Coffee, originating around the
December 24, 2019
The Bitter Sweet Things Coffee, originating around the 1400’s, and tea, dating all the way back to around the year of 2737 BC, have both been two of the most popular and well-known beverages in the world. History of Tea – Learn About Tea History, www.coffeeteawarehouse. com/tea-history.html. These two stimulating drinks bring a more focused mentality as well as a stronger sense of happiness in most people’s everyday life. In
The of April 18,1775 a man named Joseph
December 22, 2019
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were fought on April 19,1775. They took place in the colony of Massachusetts whom the British Parliament had declared to be in a state of rebellion just two months earlier (Khan Academy).Tension between the British and the colonists had been getting bad because the Sugar,Stamp and Townshend Acts and the Intolerable Act were passed and because of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea
perrine poetry
December 17, 2019
paraphrase restate in a different language theme the central idea of a poem denotations the dictionary meaning of a word connotations what the word suggests beyond what it expresses imagery representation through language of sense experience figure of speech any way of saying something other than the ordinary way, saying one thing and meaning another figurative language language using figures of speech-cannot be taken only literally. any wave-like recurrence of
Renaissance Poetry
December 10, 2019
definition of “pastoral” literally means “rural” definition of “pastoral” literally means “having to do with the rustic life of shepherds” pastoral verse poem that idealizes rural settings sonnet derived from the Italian word for “little song” two forms of sonnet Shakespearean sonnet and Petrarchan sonnet another term for the English sonnet Shakespearean sonnet another term for the Italian sonnet Petrarchan sonnet number of lines in a sonnet fourteen lines number
Mumbai, celebrated city in India. Eminent for its quick
December 7, 2019
Mumbai, prior called Bombay, is the most crowded and celebrated city inIndia. Eminent for its quick paced life and stylish shopping centers, Mumbai isa splendid goal for individuals of any age, particularly the children. Children,however, tend to turn up their noses at the very places we adored investigatingwith their family. A large number of us simply hurl our hands in gloom and say,”There’s nothing energizing for kids here!” Well, that
Figurative Language, Poetic Language & Literary Techniques
December 4, 2019
Symbolism The use of a word for something concrete that stands for something abstract. “The statue of Liberty represents freedom.” Simile A comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”. “She floated in the room like a cloud.” Personification A figure of speech which gives human qualities to nonhuman things. “Her stomach growled.” Imagery Figurative language that uses words to paint a picture in the reader’s mind.
