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The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family). It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. [2] The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which, botanically, is a drupe, not a nut. The spelling cocoanut is an archaic form…

Conspicuous Consumption The first example of  “conspicuous consumption” that comes to mind is the famous example given by Thorstein Veblen, the man who coined the term in 1899. This example is the use of silver utensils at meals even though cheaper, and often times better, utensils were/are available. The next example I bring to light is…

You must do things you think you cannot do Honorary guest, lecturers, parents, fellow graduates, good afternoon. I am your valedictorian Oshane Thomas and I am charging you today to do the things you think you cannot do. The important actions aren’t easy. They are hard because of our fears. No one is without them….

Preliminary work revealed that both toothpastes have an antibacterial effect on Micrococcus luteus. According to the preliminary study, the zone of inhibition of blend-a-med was slightly bigger than Colgate’s. Therefore the antibacterial effect of blend-a-med is greater than Colgate’s. Both toothpastes contain an antimicrobial ingredient Triclosan which kills many harmful bacteria. Triclosan ultimately results in…

“Hey all you cool cats and kittens!” is an ominous phrase most quarantined United States citizens have heard by now. The documentary series titled Tiger King has graced the screens across America on the streaming service Netflix. Whether it be a first-hand viewing of the limited series or an exposure to memes on social media…

Imagine a couple going out to dinner at a local restaurant: to start off they order shrimp cocktail followed by a main entree of tuna steak. As they enjoy dinner, chances are they are not contemplating the source or the environmental impact of their seafood choices. As Bill Daley, a writer for the Chicago Tribune…

Ever since the days of the early cavemen, who domesticated wolves into dogs about 14-15 thousand years ago, mankind has had pets. In fact, we have domesticated many animals to be pets, as well as beasts of burden and food and clothing, but just like everyone prefers different things to eat, or fashions to wear,…

Known as a minimalist and experimental composer. Richard Gavin Bryars unleashed an emotionally intimate constructed piece out from a lone old drifter vocalizing. Jesus’ blood ne’er failed me yet. this one thing I know. for he loves me so… Originally recorded from footage of a docudrama by his friend Alan Power in 1971 ( Grimshaw…

Introduction Sickle cell is an inheritable condition in a person that affects the red blood cells. The hemoglobin in the red blood cells is in the form of *S which is an abnormal condition of hemoglobin. At times the red blood cells adopt a crescent/sickle shape which makes it difficult to pass through small blood…

Walking up to a cozy, tan ranch-style house in southern California, my stomach was howling for attention, waiting for a scrumptious meal to help ease its hunger. My aunts house was filled with the rich scent of roasted chicken and garlic, a smell that would drench my taste buds when would have eaten mammal flesh….