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Ancient peoples were using iron as early as 4000 B.C.E. for making various tools, weapons, and other objects. They apparently obtained the iron from meteorites. The composition of those earliest iron artifacts was higher in nickel than native iron ores on Earth, in keeping with the composition of meteorites (Steel). In fact, the word ‘iron’…

I chose to swallow the red pill, spiraling deep into our family’s rabbit hole. I wanted to see these strangers with my own eyes, study their expressions, and decipher the truth for myself. As the door swung open, they were gazing back at me, this gathering of impeccably dressed, beautiful, prestigious people. A family, including…

Throughout the course of advanced study, individuals who are working towards being scholar-practitioners have a variety of sources to consider. Understanding the value of being a scholar practitioner requires having the desire and commitment for the continued success of the research. Just as with other professions, practicing scholars must also adhere to ethical standards to…

Steve Pemberton manages to persevere through a very difficult childhood with the hope that college is in his future. Throughout the novel A Chance in the World by Steve Pemberton, the main character and speaker, Steve, continuously states how college is his only chance of escaping his dreadful foster family known as the Robinsons. Steve…

The King of May is the second installment in Matthew Tysz’s The Turn series. In this continuing story of a horrific dystopian future, heroes Ashley and Scholar embark on their mission to rid the devastated world of strange post-turn beings of incredible powers. These beings, known as gods, begin to unveil themselves to humanity’s surviving…

Latisha made an important acknowledgment in mentioning, “atrocities were devoted due to the Germans were so cruel, and aggressive during the time Hitler was in power.” Fundamental attribution is defined as making a judgment about someone’s character which can be from a person’s conduct in a particular situation. Not seeing the German individuals were experiencing…

Introduction Dream teacher most of us had a teacher that inspired us. For me it was meester Ben. He made me like school, he had so much passion for his job and he always listened if something was wrong. He inspired me to become a teacher. I also had bad teachers they would not listen…

In today’s society, there needs to be equal rights for everyone regardless of color, sex, or orientation within the place of employment. When I look for a place to work, I not only have to look for benefits, pay, but if they support the Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender community. As a member of the…

In his book, The Storytelling Animal, Johnathan Gottschall conveys the idea that stories have not only been beneficial for the development of humanity and civilization but also completely necessary for our continued survival. “The storytelling mind is a crucial evolutionary adaptation,” he writes. “It allows us to experience our lives as coherent, orderly, and meaningful….

“Dear Maria Abreu, It’s official. You are in.” On May 21, 2013 I received an email that I had been accepted to the Fourth Estate Leadership Summit in Los Angeles, California. I was so excited! I felt seen and felt like I was going to be a part of something big! I was going to…