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My Personal Experience of Being Close to My Dad (1180 words, 3 pages)

Standing there looking through the chain link fence I watch my very own super hero. My dad! He is larger than life. So strong, big and athletic, he looks like he should be in a magazine! To describe him would only take me a few words, well two words actually, ... Read More

The Captivity of Orca Whales Should Come to an End (1181 words, 4 pages)

A Killing ControversyAn orca whale, also known misleadingly as a killer whale, can be one of the most amazing marine mammals to witness and learn about. Some of the most popular places to witness one of these intelligent creatures is usually where they are held in captivity, such as at ... Read More

Creative Writing: Listen Closely About This October Day (1832 words, 6 pages)

Listen Closely It was a cool crisp October day school had ended for the day and I was tired. As I stepped off of the bus or as I called it the big yellow Twinkie, I saw my sister walking up and down our long winding porch, I had stopped ... Read More

The Conservation of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubaleena Glacialis) (2960 words, 13 pages)

Conservation of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubaleena glacialis)An article in the Florida Times-Union was published this Saturday reportingthe distress of local environmentalists over the safety of a protectedwhale species. A Navy plan to build a training range for sonar exercisesoff the Jacksonville coast could potentially harm endangered right whales(Eubaleena glacialis) ... Read More

An Examination of the Model Paikea in the Film Whale Rider (847 words, 4 pages)

In Mythological superhero author William Indick writes the model that fits Paikea who is the hero in the film Whale Rider. In the model the hero is the child of the most distinguished parents. With Paikea, her grandfather was the leader of the tribe who was highly respected. The model ... Read More

A Report on Whale Sharks (805 words, 3 pages)

Its a Whale, Its a Shark, Its a Whale Shark!Whale sharks are wonderfully majestic creatures. They are one of the largest non mammalian vertebrates. Rhincodon typus are ovoviviparous, meaning they lay pups rather than laying eggs. These are the largest species of shark and the largest fish in the sea, ... Read More

Characteristics and Protection of the Gray Whale (919 words, 5 pages)

Gray Whale Marine Mammal PaperThe Gray Whale is one of the most interesting of the Cetacean family because of its unique migration pattern. Also named the Eschrichtius robustus, the Gray Whale is classified as a coastal whale that migrates along the North American Pacific Coast between arctic seas and the ... Read More

A Question of Humanity in Frankenstein, a Film by James Whale (1183 words, 4 pages)

The Composite Man The Human Question of FrankensteinWhen one considers the concept of artificial intelligence, the first things to come to mind are usually images of computers and robots, simulacrums of humanity encased in lines and lines of code, instead of, say, an amalgam of corpses powered by a criminal ... Read More

The School Closing Policy Should Be Reviewed and Amended (1947 words, 7 pages)

The purpose of this memo is to discuss the current inclement weather policy and propose possible changes to the system. These suggestions are being brought up because of the questionable judgment calls made by the school during recent snowfalls.SummarySeveral times within the last few weeks, UMBC has stayed open after ... Read More

An Examination of the Effects of Closing Schools on the Performance of Students (3478 words, 12 pages)

Economic stress and budget constraints, under enrollment, low academic performance. These are all reasons and justifications that result in municipalities choosing to shut down certain schools within their districts. School closings are typically administered with the intent of improvement. The thought is that closing one school is a means of ... Read More

The Impact of Industrialization in the World Economy (1042 words, 4 pages)

"Industrialization refers to a process that transformed agrarian andhandicraft-centered economies into economies distinguished by industry andmachine manufacture."T.E.(pg. 816) Industrialization started in the mideighteenth century in several parts of the world, Great Britain, YangziDelta in China, and Japan all industrialized because of agriculturestability. I believe that Industrialization had many effects on ... Read More

A Review of Show Boat, a 1936 Film by James Whale (630 words, 2 pages)

Show Boat ReviewWhile the 1936 film Show Boat did capture my attention, it failed to capture my admiration. The music was easily the highlight of the film, remaining catchy and dynamic without sacrificing impact, but my praise stops there. In my opinion, the films plot and conflict possess too many ... Read More

A Comparison of the Ancient Pakicetus to the Modern Whale (524 words, 5 pages)

Pakicetus is believed to be the common ancestor of whales. Pakicetus was a land dwelling carnivore with similar ear bones and teeth to those of a modern whale according to fossil records. Animals such as dolphins and hippopotamus also descend from Pakicetus.Anatomical The vestigial features of whales tell us that ... Read More

A History of the Second Industrial Revolution (754 words, 4 pages)

The Second Industrial Revolution, 1870-1914In the aftermath of the Civil War and subsequent restoration of the once damaged country, the American economy grew extensively as it entered The Second Industrial Revolution, or the years 1870 1914 (Engelman, 2015). The United States were doing extremely well, with an abundant source of ... Read More

Stereotyping and the Close-Minded People in Society (542 words, 1 pages)

Its all about those stereotypes. People just hear them and take them as facts. If a coworker hears about a fellow worker who spends their time with a strange hobby, instantaneously their reputation is shot and over. But, the worst thing is when the stereotypes have existed for years and ... Read More

The Effects of Technology on the Music Industry (655 words, 3 pages)

Unit 1 EssayThe advent of machines during the early 19th century brought about a number of changes in how music was made. Rather than painstakingly practicing towards perfecting a piece of music, it was now possible to design machines to play the music instead. But there were clear differences between ... Read More

A Lab Focusing on Standing Waves in Open and Closed Tubes (923 words, 6 pages)

AbstractThis lab focuses on standing waves in open and closed tubes. First, harmonics of the natural frequencies of the tubes were analyzed. The data did not produce whole numbers, but rather this set in an open tube 2.27, 3.58, 4.91, 6.24. This refers to the fact that the lowest frequency ... Read More

A Discussion on the Industrialization of Weapons During the Industrial Revolution (2312 words, 8 pages)

Weapons in the Industrial RevolutionThroughout time, weapons have rapidly changed from fist, to rock, to arrow, and now gun. With the beginning of the industrial revolution, standardized weapons have been changing even faster. Weapons are now made very differently now than they were 200 years ago. We also have a ... Read More

The Industrialization Issues During the Industrial Revolution (417 words, 2 pages)

Assignment 111) The growing political feelings of the factory workers were seen in industrialization everywhere. Factory structure was responsible for developing and creating modern cities. Employment in the factories was critical so many people who were looking for work needed to move to cities in order to earn a living. ... Read More

The Ban on the Importation, Distribution and Sale of Whales and Whale Products in Australia (3483 words, 14 pages)

Statement of FactsThe newly appointed Australian Government has proposed to ban theimportation, distribution and sale within Australia of whales and whaleproducts. This arises from the provisions created under Australia'sAbsolute Protection for Wild Whales Act 2013 (Cth) and related customsregulations. One of the many reasons cited in the ban is the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Closing Scene in the Last September by Elizabeth Bowen (1091 words, 5 pages)

ClosureIn the closing scene of Elizabeth Bowens The Last September she echoes the imagery of the introduction in order to provide closure and emphasize the evolution of the book. Through careful recreation of imagery she demonstrates how, though Danielstown has changed on the surface, there was a deeper hollowness that ... Read More

A Discussion on Building Close Social Trails in National Parks (1959 words, 8 pages)

The National Park Service (NPS) has a difficult and paradoxical mandate. It must conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects for the enjoyment of the American people, while also ensuring they are unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations of Americans. Social trails are the embodiment of peoples ... Read More

An Analysis of the Industrialization in China and India (5487 words, 23 pages)

AbstractThis paper explores the industrialization in China and India, the literature review explores it in general especially from a quality of life aspect in both China and India, with the Indian portion portraying more of the negative aspects associated with industrialization, and the China part being more positive and focusing ... Read More

The Factors Affecting the Population of Right Whales (1083 words, 4 pages)

A low, mourning cry reverberates throughout the air, sounding like a lost child. The dark shape appears soon after- a rare right whale, the goal of your trip. But as you gaze at the shadow in the rippling water, the thought hits you. These gentle giants will soon be wiped ... Read More

The Negative Impact of Whale-Watching Activities on Cetaceans (2152 words, 9 pages)

Whale-watching activities can have negative impacts on cetaceansWhale-watching is commonly seen as an eco-friendly form of tourism and is currently the greatest economic activity reliant upon cetaceans. However, recent studies are showing that such activities can result in changes in the behavior and stress levels of the targeted species (Cressey, ... Read More

The Future of Orca Whales in Captivity in the United States (1047 words, 4 pages)

Orca Whales in CaptivityFor many years, orcas (also known as Killer Whales) have been sought after and captured by marine parks across the globe. SeaWorld, an aquatic theme park with three locations throughout the United States, logged an impressive 11.7 million visitors in 2014 alone. Since the first SeaWorld park ... Read More

Character Motivation in Moby-Dick; or, The Whale, a Novel by Herman Melville (992 words, 3 pages)

Moby Dick Character MotivationAfter capturing a squid, initially mistaken for a whale, Ishmael notes that the spermaceti whale obtains his whole food in unknown zones below the surface and only by inference is it that anyone can tell of what, precisely, that food consists (226). Ishmael lets the reader know ... Read More

The American Agricultural Industry (508 words, 2 pages)

Prior to the transportation revolution in the 19th century the American agricultural industry had no good means to ship their surplus crops to the rest of the country. Advancements such as The Lancaster Turnpike, the BO Railroad, and the Erie Canal all represented technological advances that boosted the economy and ... Read More

An Introduction of the European Aerospace Industry (3078 words, 13 pages)

The European Aerospace IndustryIntroductionThe European aerospace industry is thriving. It is considered one of the EUs key, high-tech sectors with a turnover of approximately 128 billion euros per year (Analysis). Since the creation of Airbus in the 1960s, Europe has emerged as a main contender in the global market for ... Read More

The Close Relationship Between Businesses and the Media (452 words, 1 pages)

Many people make impulsive decisions, which can lead to excessive spending and debt. Even though education teaches people how to handle money while staying out of debt, sometimes decisions may be made that are not logical, leading to a small amount spent. When this happens multiple times, the debt builds ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013