Before we can really begin to understand development, we have to delve into how it can be defined and measured. In the 60’s the best way to compare development rates was by the Gross National Product. It is a broader category than Gross Domestic Product, which is a measure of goods and services produced in […]

Imagine living in a time when people would get arrested and even executed just because they tried to help those who were in need. Their courage, kindness, and passion to help others were not wanted. Instead, the German people were expected to turn a blind eye to military cruelty, to submit to Hitler, and to […]

Ingredients A complete of nearly complete dictator A strong army The newest technology Support from the people Lands that were once yours usually A good reason Pick off the weakest first Many allies Few enemies at a time Directions 1. Usually complete or nearly complete military dictator because it has always been the key ingredient […]

Ryan Reynolds’ lifelong career began when he was just 13 years old. Ryan Reynolds is one of the well know actors today, we are amazed at his accomplishments. Ryan Reynolds is an inspiration to me because he finds a way to get along with most people he has to work with, even if he doesn’t […]

I am sure that at some point in our lives we have all asked ourselves, Am I crazy?Such a difficult question to answer, and probably most people would just say; of course not and give an excuse. However, not many have stopped to think what does this word really mean. Does it mean to be […]

No Christmas would be the same without the tradition of A Christmas Carol. The story almost single-handedly made Christmas the popular holiday it is today. Since Charles Dickens wrote the original novel in 1843, countless movies have been made to spread the story. One of the best movie interpretations was Jim Henson’s The Muppet Christmas […]

For some, it’s a stress reliever, a way of control, and a way to look as though you’re living a normal life but still lose weight. Many people, young and old, man and woman, are affected by this disease. What is this strange problem that is suddenly spiraling out of control? Bulimia, the process of […]

Before becoming an American professor, a media theorist, and a cultural critic, Neil Postman had once presented himself before his fellow graduates in a single speech. The basic standards of a good speech are that of which does not instigate subsequent flight of vile vegetation, nor that of which induces yawns from its audience. In […]

William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is one of the most discussed and debated plays of all time, and many questions are asked about the complex, confusing plot. One of the themes under question is that of revenge. In support of the pro-vengeance view, characters who took revenge or supported it were, with the exception of Claudius, apparently […]

Puppet Show Script Narrator: “Native Americans are people who were here before the United States was formed. The US has caused many problems for these people with forcing them off their land and putting them on small reservations where many are unhappy. These people want to continue their traditions but the way they are being […]

We live through life every day, carrying out our regular daily routines, from driving to work or the groceries, to biking with your friends on a sunny day, to playing an exciting baseball game in the park. It’s all very normal. However, many people have no idea how these daily activities may cause injuries that […]

It was my first day working at Lifestriders when I was introduced to Matthew, a four-year-old boy with Cerebral Palsy. I have to admit, I was overwhelmed. Matthew couldn’t walk, talk, or control the rate at which he salivated. Gross. This was going to be more difficult than I expected. My advisor nodded in the […]

Over the years scholar have debated to the contributions of the both Rome and Greece. Many have their own belief to who made the greatest contribution to our world. Both cities were great in power and culture and left a significant history behind. Although both cities were influential and made great contributions to what is […]

FOR PREVENTING THE ESCALATION AND LONG TERM PERPETUATION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING It is a melancholy object to those participating in human trafficking or people who don’t participate in it but people who come across people who are involved with human trafficking, or when people approach the situation of human trafficking. This horrible situation has caused […]

the Artful times URGENT: AVERAGE PEOPLE EMULATE NAZI ACTIONS Submitted by: Mark Schfieglemun A few days ago, the head researcher of Maus & Nationalsozialismus or M&N Corporation, Mr. Se Jin Park, announced his conclusion that resolved the long-debated topic of whether the Nazis were sane or not. Mark Schfieglemun (not to be confused with the […]

For twenty-four year old Susannah Cahalan, a once structured and successful lifestyle can easily transform into a rapid descent into madness. In her novel, Brain On Fire, Cahalan highlights a period of her life in which she experienced traumatic and unbelievable symptoms of an undiagnosed disease that could have ultimately lead to her early demise. […]

Potato chips were accidentally invented by the cook, George Crum, in 1853. Ever since, their popularity has skyrocketed, racking up shelves in nearly any store. Nevertheless, now that there’s so much demand, how do they make it? At around October and November, potatoes are harvested using a six forked machine, with which a large hole […]

Heroes are great saviors, while tragic heroes are only great in their misfortune. In Oedipus The King by Sophocles, Oedipus is an example of Aristotle’s true tragic hero. Oedipus inspires both pity and fear in the audience, along with exhibiting errors of judgment caused by character flaws. These two elements are essential to a tragic […]

I live, I live in the universe, the milky way, on Earth, in North America, in the state of Colorado, in the city of Littleton, in the small community of Columbine, in my 3 story house on west Elmhurst Ave. I live here with my dad, my mom, my little brother jackson and my dog […]

Characters often experience a conflict that they must overcome. Jonas, the protagonist in “The Giver”, written by Lois Lowry must overcome obstacles. Throughout the book he must overcome the conflict he feels with the society. The conflict is, therefore, man vs. society. From there Jonas starts to oppose this society’s way of life. Jonas wants […]

You woke up one morning, stricken with fear because an earthquake with a 9. 0 magnitude hit your city. Even if you knew this was coming, you can do nothing about it; all you can do is hide, take cover, and hope for the best. Natural disasters are one of the worst case scenarios that […]

Rice season is over, fish season is over, and many don’t have food. But there’s still hope. A project known as Meals on Flip-Flops is here to help. 7 in every 100 people in Thailand are underweight. This is usually caused by lack of food. The life expectancy is also quite low, 72 years old. […]

How do you think every one of those children feel when there’s domestic violence in their home? Many of those indignant children become traumatized. Some of those children might even believe domestic violence is a good thing to do. They might want to be as forceful as their parents. Those children’s life is really difficult […]

When forced into a difficult, life-changing decision, people grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually mature due to the possible loss and/or gain from the results of the decision and how it affects that person. Adolescence is the primary time for youth’s development of maturity so it is essential that adolescents experience difficult decisions. It can be […]

In the past few years, two teen series have emerged out of a race for the best, and are now fighting for the gold. Harry Potter and Twilight have recently been making their ways into many debates. Die-hard fans have become determined to have their favorite come out on top. But some say the series […]

For most people, the “American dream” is the ultimate goal in life. To be self-made and successful is something that people have been dreaming of since before time. One thing that people don’t understand, however, is that this dream is just that- a dream. In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, the age-old and over-glorified […]

The Era of Good Feelings was a political period marked by presidency of Thomas Jefferson and decline of the Federalist Party, during which the US enjoyed a time of considerable patriotism and united national objective toward unity and expansionism. The era consisted of America’s financial affluence, much of which was contributed to the Federalist program, […]

“I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.” –Edgar Allan Poe Blood runs dripping from the banister, smeared hand-prints on the stairwell, but where was the body? She turned around quick, gasping at the sound, something behind her was moving. . . . A dark figure descended upon her knife in hand. . . […]

Animal testing kills 100 million innocent animals a year just in the America states the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. These staggering numbers should be the reason we stop this madness. The truth behind animal testing is horrible but most people are uneducated on the subject therefore they don’t have a problem with […]

“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing,” challenged Helen Keller (Keller). Helen was around 2 years old when she got Meningitis, and from the day she got that disease forword she was blind and deaf, but no one knows why or how […]