New Providence

Arianne is a Christian believer who is going through her rebellious teenage years. She believes her parents do not understand her. One night, after having an intense argument with her mother about an unwise decision she was about to make, Arianne went to bed. While sleeping, she dreamed about her taking the wrong path, which at the end led to her own death. Arianne woke up scared, agitated, and confused. She wondered if her dream had a meaning. Was God trying to tell her something, or it was just

famous book Understanding media: The Extensions of Man, Marshall McLuhan said it was the medium itself that shaped and controlled “the scale and form of human association and action” (1964, p. 9). As an emerging medium, Big Data is pushing us into a new age of compiling and sharing information. It allows us to interpret information in remarkably efficient manners. For example, medical scientists can analyze massive amounts of data using wearable sensors, which could be very helpful for understanding

Many people use literature as an outlet from their personal life, from the struggles and hardships they face day to day. They enjoy the unknown of mystery and the unrealistic; it gives them something to ponder and offers a way to discover an unknown world of imagination. Many authors take the different avenues in their writing. Some stir hope and optimism while others explore a morbid and daunting way of writing. A common form is that of suspense and mystery. Shirley Jackson takes mystery to

Your favorite band is coming to town. Tickets are $100-$150, and you want to attend the concert and enjoy a special dinner beforehand. However, you have other financial obligations which include credit card bills, tuition, books, rent, car payment, a cell phone bill, etc. What would Jesus do? Jesus preaches a kingdom without living in excess or greed; he values the humble servant role. According to Matthew, Kraybill, and in class worksheets, Jesus would spend his money on financial obligations and

2009: 37). The association of a product with a celebrity essentially promotes the product, similar to an advertisement. Initially, a new product without any bit of credibility makes consumers wary. By merging celebrities that consumers are likely to recognize with a product, consumers are more likely to purchase the product due to familiarity. For example, if a new cereal brand were to be released to the grocery store, shoppers would be suspicious of the safety of its consumption. Televising a short

Discipline or Violence “Train-up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (ESV-Bible, 2001) Without doubt, many who are parents today they never had the proper instruction on how to discipline their children, and this is because they were disciplined the wrong way, since much of the discipline that they received was applied many times by neglect and even the physical abuse, and giving this as a result that they want to apply what they received

Mass media consists of a range of multimedia technologies that have enhanced our way of communication. The media conveys norms and attitudes that socially construct those who are involved. Inadvertently, the media depicts a widely accepted misconception of personal image. “Influence of Mass Media on Body Image and Eating Disordered Attitudes and Behaviors in Females” reveals the high correlation between media content and females’ idea of beauty. Although the article does not specify on their intended

The Progressive and New Deal Eras are two of the most important and defining periods in American history. Through initiatives and reform passed during these times, America was changed politically, socially and economically. These changes affected all Americans in some way or another, but had significant impact on specific groups of American citizens. Whatever their impact, these eras jumpstarted and continued reform initiatives for our country that provided a model for tackling current issues in

Judaism and Christianity are derived from different times and places in the world. They share a lengthy past and many of the same books. However, these communities are divergent in their beliefs. The fundamental differences lie within the literary composition of each theology’s sacred texts. The shape and structure of the Jewish and Christian canons are arranged to substantiate each community’s religious beliefs. Jews and Christians arranged their canons differently to obtain a specific outcome

landslide electoral victory over former president Herbert Hoover, signaled a thorough rejection of the existing state of affairs and a desire for a new approach on “fixing the national economic crisis” (Hurley). The new president would not let down the nation. During his first two terms in office, FDR “enforced legislation through Congress that set a new standard for government intervention in the economy” (wm.edu). The change he made for the nation was radical, the plan would create a lasting impact