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“Asian Carp and the Effect on the Great Lakes” Statement of the Issue Asian carp are a threat to the Great Lakes if they invade them. They could destroy the Great Lakes ecosystem by overpopulating the lakes and disrupting the food chain. Asian carp are large fish that can weigh up to 100 pounds and…

The Qing Dynasty, also called Manchu, was the last Chinese dynasty ruling from 1644-1911. During this nearly 300-year period, China witnessed a pinnacle of power and influence. The Qing dynasty not only enlarged China’s territories but also refined its imperial system. Nevertheless, in the 19th century, a multitude of factors including crop failures, conflicts, uprisings,…

Aspasia of Miletus was not only the famous and important woman of Athens in fifth century but also a person who played a key role in the intellectual development of Greece in that era. Though we will find no books of Aspasia, the character of this woman was lampooned in comedies, and was described and…

Miss SaigonAmerica and Asia have always had their constant share of differing views regarding everything from lifestyles to foreign policies. Asian countries such as the Philippines, North Korea, Vietnam, Japan, and China, have at one time or another, sometimes even consistently, accused the United States of bullying their individual countries into following their wishes in…

Appendix E Asian Americans According to the U.S. Census Bureau Statistic 1 of the Cultural Makeup column is provided for your reference. Statistic 1 Statistic 2 Statistic 3 Cultural Makeup   13.1 million U.S. residents are Asian or Asian in combination with other races 943,000 U.S. residents are native Hawaiians and other Pacific islander or…

Obama made history by becoming the first African-American president. Although, I think becoming president shouldn’t be based on our ethnic background, but I think it should be based on how they will change the economy. It shouldn’t depend on whether you are a different race or nationality, as long as you have the determination and…

In the past of years, Chinese is a poor country and Chinese people had to work to earn money. But now, Chinese is better than the past and Chinese people pay more attention to the country’s basic state. We talk about all things about China such as: citizen rights, poor’s welfare and judicial fairness. First…

My research focused on the coverage of Asian Americans in contemporary mass media. The following types of media were researched: MusicTelevisionFilmsMagazinesI gave several examples where Asian Americans were used to play very simple characters. These roles were defined by stereotypes that exist in America. I also researched instances on counter actions taken by Asian Americans…

Asia is indeed a haven of diverse art and culture. Asia’s vibrant explosion of dance and art was depicted last February 7, 2013 with the program entitled ‘’Mugna sa MAPEH’’ as a part of IHK’s 11th year anniversary. The sequence of the show revealing one of Southeast Asia’s most famous dances from early times up…

The Caucasian Chalk Circle is a deliberate comment on society based on choice, rights and Justice. It deals with themes of ownership, belonging, love, responsibility, injustice and war, engaging the audience with new ideas and controversial thoughts. It centres on two women’s claim over a child, which, it seems, can only be resolved by using…