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1An Analysis of Nicholasa Mohr's "In Nueva York"
Nicholasa Mohr’s collection of short stories entitled In Nueva York focuses on the struggles of Puerto Rican immigrants that moved to New York in search of a better life.
2Analysis of Theodor Adorno's "Cultural Criticism and Society"
This article will help you understand the tension between transcendent criticism and immanent criticism, it is important to examine how each method has been contextualized within the world of critical theory.
2Cover Letter Template for Entry Level Jobs
This article provides a template of an entry-level cover letter and includes a download for the template in Microsoft Word format, so you can get started. You will also find tips on how to write your cover letter and what it takes to get the job.
0Analyzing Chess in Samuel Beckett's Endgame
This article will analyze the claim that the play, Endgame, by Samuel Beckett, reflects a post-apocalyptic narrative, shown through the decaying characters and catastrophic environment while analyzing the motif of chess in the play, and demonstrate how the game of chess is intrinsically connected to the characters and overall meaning of the play.
0The History of the Japanese Bicycle Industry
This article will analyze the extensive history of the bicycle in Japan prior to 1990.
2Coconut Cupcake Recipe with Mango Puree Filling
If you are looking for a sweet, tropical dessert that will excite your taste buds, these cupcakes are for you! These tasty treats combine coconut and mango and delight everyone who takes a bite out of them.
16Chocolate Chip Cookie Bowl Recipe
This recipe will show you how to make your own chocolate chip cookie bowls that you can fill with ice cream, pudding, whipped cream, fruit, or anything else you can think of!
16Video The Islands of Hawaii
This article below will explore each of the Hawaiian islands and educate you about their differences and similarities including the island's color, nickname, flower and much more!
11The Difference Between Meteors, Comets, and Asteroids
Many people wonder what the difference is between a comet, an asteroid and a meteor. This article will help you to understand which ones orbit around the sun, which leave trails of space dust behind them, and which ones land on Earth.
11The Origins of Hip Hop
Hip hop was originally a social movement that revolved around a culture of protest and freedom of expression.
1Frank Sinatra Wedding Songs
Frank Sinatra is known as one of the romantic singers in American history. I have compiled a list of Sinatra's better love songs to accent your special day.
7Tropical Guava & Coconut Mojito Recipe
A recipe for a guava and coconut mojito with other tropical mojito recipe ideas.
0How to Get Sea Urchin Spines Out (Treating Stings)
This article will explain how to properly remove sea urchin spines from your body and also why it is important to keep the tweezers far away from your wound.
39Coffee Ice Cream Push Pops: The Best Chocolate Dessert Recipe
These delicious push pops are perfect for parties, special events, or a simple movie night with the family. These push pops can be served frozen or right after you make them. With coffee ice cream, oreos and chocolate, this dessert is bound to make everyone's mouth water.
5Hawaiian Reef Fish
This article provides a list of the reef life that can only be found in Hawaii as well as in-depth descriptions of Hawaii's most common marine life.
5Top Jawaiian Music/Songs: Hawaiian Reggae
This article has all of your favorite Jawaiian songs and will maybe have a few that you haven't heard. If you are looking for some of those Hawaiian hits you heard on the radio, this article is the perfect place to find your favorite songs.
0How to Write an Executive Summary for a Business Plan
An executive summary is a short paragraph describing the key features of a business. Executive summaries are used as abstracts to business plans or are often in the introduction so as to summarize why your business is, or has the potential to be successful.
6Hahalua: The Hawaiian Manta Ray
This article will give you the facts about Hawaiian manta rays and their behaviors. Manta Rays are impressive animals that have the largest wingspan of any living creature known to man. Manta Rays' wings most often have a span around 12 feet to 16 feet, but giant mantas found just off the Kona coast of Hawaii's Big Island, have been discovered to span up to 22 feet.
0Facts About Moray Eels
This article is about moray eels, the different types of moray eels, moray eel facts, and moray eel photos, plus tips on putting a moray in your home aquarium.
1Hand Car Wash vs. Automated Car Washes
If you own a car, you have probably tried to wash it by hand and at an automated carwash, but you may be wondering which is better. This guide will break down the reasons why hand washes and car washing machines are both good and bad, as well as way is best for keeping your car in tip-top shape.
1How to Fish in Hawaii: Bait, Poisonous Fish, Locations
This guide will give you useful information about fishing in Hawaii including where to get your gear and what to use for bait. Fishing in Hawaii is such a fun experience because even the most unexperienced fishers are likely to go home with a catch.
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The Best Places to Fish on the Big Island of Hawaii
The Big Island of Hawaii is surrounded by dense reef that is full of tropical fish—most of which are indigenous to this part of the world. This article will help you find the best places to catch some of these rare species on the Big Island and prepare you for the type of experience you will have at the many fishing spots available in Hawaii.
8Humuhumunukunukuapua'a Facts: Hawaii's State Fish (with Pictures)
The humuhumunukunukuapua'a is Hawaii's state fish and is well-known for its long name. Although it may look intimidating, one can pronounce it correctly by sounding it out phonetically like so: Humu-humu-nuku-nuku-a-pu-a-a (hoo-moo-hoo-moo-noo-koo-noo-koo-ah-poo-ah-ah)
4What to Wear for a Job Interview
This guide will show you how to dress for an interview without having to know what type of office you are about to walk into.
6The Different Kinds of Sushi: Types, Names and Photos
This guide will break down what is found on a typical sushi menu so you know what you are eating when visiting a sushi bar or restaurant.
3How to Wear a Brooch Creatively
A simple pin can make an outfit unique and special depending on how you wear it. Brooches are coming back in trend and you will be too if you find a way to make your pin look modern by wearing it in a new way. This article will show you how to take your hand-me-down jewelry and make a fresh, new look.
2Video Where to Surf in Hawaii: Hawaii's Best Surf Spots
Whether you are visiting Hawaii or live on the islands, this guide will tell you where to surf for your particular skill level. If you are an extreme surfer and can handle up to 40 ft waves, this article tells you where to go to find them in Hawaii. If you are just learning to surf, this article also outlines the best surf spots for beginners that want to have fun and stay away from dangerous surf spots.
4How to Dance Hula: Basic Hula Dancing Techniques
Hula is the traditional dance of Hawaii. Shortly after the Polynesians migrated to the Sandwich Isles, Mele Hula, songs that were accompanied by hula dances were performed before feasts to honor the gods. If you want to learn hula, follow the simple steps below and you are bound to be the best in your halau (hula group).
11The History of Hawaiian Music: Mele Hula to Hawaiian Funk to Jawaiian
In Hawaii today, radio stations play songs from all of Hawaii's music eras including traditional Hawaiian music, Hawaiian funk, and today's popular "Jah-waiian" genre. This article will explore the many eras in Hawaiian music and the influential artists of that time.
8How to Accessorize with a Cardigan
This guide will show you the best accessories to reflect your personal style. From necklaces to vintage accessories like lunchbox purses, this article will help you look high fashion in your accessorized cardigan.
10How to Accessorize with Jewelry for Every Season
This guide will help you use jewelry to accessorize and take your favorite outfits to the next level. This article is sorted by season; whether it's Fall, Summer, Winter, or Spring, you can find the perfect jewelry for your style.
9Five Must-Read Sociology Books
This list is a collection of five of the best sociological books out there. This list does not include textbooks or readers, but rather, books that one would read outside of the classroom. Scroll down to explore the fascinating world of sociology and culture.
0Sociology Jobs Rock: Five Cool Sociology Careers
This guide will share the five most appealing careers in sociology and also give you information on how to obtain these careers and what these careers entail.
11Video The Geology of Hawaii: Islands, Volcanoes, and More
The Hawaiian Islands are part of the Sandwich Islands archipelago, which spans from the Northwest region of the Pacific Ocean to the Big Island of Hawaii. The islands were formed over a hot spot in the mantle that continuously pushes magma toward the crust’s surface.
3A Beginner’s Guide to Selling Jewelry Online
Do you make jewelry and want to know the best ways to sell your pieces online? This article will explain all of your jewelry selling options so that you can make the right decision. There are many ways to sell your homemade jewelry online and they are all great options for certain sellers.
43Great Sociology Research Topics
This list will also guide you to make your own, original topic based on theoretical sociology. The top ten sociological subjects are listed below with plenty of ideas for your research.
10How do Lizards' Tails Grow Back?
Have you ever seen a gecko without a tail and wondered why they do that? Lizards and other amphibians have the ability to regenerate their limbs, which means that they will grow a new one.
12Is Hawaii a Good Place to Raise Kids?
If you are considering moving to Hawaii with your children (or future children) and have been wondering any of the following questions, then this article is perfect for you. What are the schools like in Hawaii? How much does it cost to live in Hawaii? Are the neighborhoods safe in Hawaii? Do I have to worry about natural disasters like volcanoes and tsunamis while living in Hawaii?
7Kailua Kona, Hawaii: Beaches, Eating, Camping and More
If you are looking for the best place to spend your summer on the beach, with a drink in hand, Kailua-Kona is the perfect destination. Kailua-Kona is on the West-side of the Big Island of Hawaii and is one of the top vacation destinations in the world.
8Video How to Visit Hawaii Volcanoes
This guide will show you how to visit the volcanoes in Hawaii and get to see the stars with little if no obstruction as well as get feet away from hot lava with maps and directions.
6How to Estimate Airfare to Hawaii
Hawaii is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. Finding affordable airfare to Hawaii from any destination can be a challenge if not planned months in advance. This guide will help you find cheap plane tickets to Hawaii no matter which island you are planning to visit.
2How to Apply for an ISRC Code Online
How to make an ISRC, how to make an ISRC and what is an ISRC witsh step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the application.
6How is the Value of Vinyl Records Increasing?
How has the value of a vinyl record increased over the years and in what ways? This article will answer that question and more.
0The Change in Value of Vinyl Records: Decrease
How has the value of a vinyl record decreased over the years and in what ways? This article will answer that question and more.
21Amazing and Creative Cupcake Recipes
Are you looking for creative cupcake recipes that will make your friends ask for more? Look no further--these amazing cupcake recipes will make your cupcakes the highlight of the next dinner party. Whether you like strawberry mint, white chocolate or oreos, there is a recipe below that will excite your taste buds!
12Passion Fruit (Lilikoi) Cupcake Recipe
Passion fruit is very common in Hawaii, where we call it lilikoi. These cupcakes are sweet with a tangy punch that will keep you satisfied until the very last bite. This recipe makes a total of 12 cupcakes and will take about 30 minutes to make. Scroll down for more cupcake recipes.
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Tips on Being Organized in School: Organizing your Planner and More Tips
If you are about to start a new semester and are trying to be organized and stay ahead in your schoolwork, this article will help you set goals and stick to them.
16Good Horror/Scary Movies to Watch on a Rainy Day
This list has the best horror (scary) movies for that rainy day. There are trailers, links, ratings, reviews and more.
11The Best Dramas to Watch on a Rainy Day
This is a collection of the best dramas that will keep you hanging on the edge of your seat. They are a collection of my favorites that I love to watch over and over again. Below is a list with the trailers, so you can see if you want to watch them without searching yourself.
2The Best Thrillers to Watch on a Rainy Day
Are you sick or rained in? Are you in the mood for a great thriller to keep you thinking? Below is a list of the best thrillers I have seen with trailers included, so you can preview what you are about to watch right here.
8The Best Action Movies to Watch on a Rainy Day
This is a list of the best action movies for a rainy day. There are trailers, ratings and need-to-know info so you don't have to search around.
4Best Romantic Comedies to Watch on a Rainy Day
This list includes the best romantic comedies with the trailers included so you can decide whether you want to watch them right here.
13Best Comedy Movies to Watch on a Rainy Day
This is a list of some of the best (lesser-known) comedies that are sure to keep you laughing the whole way through. I have included trailers, ratings, reviews and more so you can pick the one that is best for you.
13Best Movies to Watch on a Rainy Day
This is a list of the best movies in each genre with a link to more detailed lists with trailers, reviews, ratings and more. I hope you enjoy these not-so-popular favorites.
4The Best Sci-Fi Movies to Watch on a Rainy Day
If you're in bed or just stuck at home and want a great science fiction movie to keep you thinking, look for further. I have made a list below of my favorite rainy day sci-fi movies. I have also put the trailers below so you don't have to run around the internet trying to find out if you even want to watch it.
2Good Family Movies to Watch on a Rainy Day
This list is a collection for the best movies to watch with your whole family. Most of them are animated, but they are great films for parents as well as children. I hope you enjoy reading through the list and watching the trailers I've provided.
16Amazing and Creative Cakes: A Photo Gallery (Barber Cakes, Chanel Cakes and More)
These cakes have been crafted by some of the best bakers and artists in world and range from Mario to shoes. I hope you enjoy looking through these impressive works of art.
27Why the World Isn't Going to End In 2012: From ZetaTalk to the Mayan Calendar
As we enter the year 2012, many people are beginning to worry about December 12, 2012 (12/21/2012). I am here to put the worrying to rest. I will explain why the end of the world is predicted to occur in 2012 and why these theories that are supposedly tied to the Mayan calendar are not accurate. I intend to educate the public on how these theories were created and debunk the idea that our world is going to end in 2012.
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Strawberry Mint Cupcake Recipe
These mint strawberry cupcakes are refreshing and sweet. They are very beautiful when cut open to reveal the red strawberries peaking out through the white cake. These cupcakes have the perfect mix of mint and strawberry. If you don't want too much mint flavor, I suggest putting a thin slice of strawberry and a mint leaf on the top of each cupcake.
8Best Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcake Recipe
These mint chocolate cupcakes go well with a chocolate ganache or simple vanilla buttercream. This recipe makes twelve cupcakes and takes about a total of 30 minutes to bake. These are great cupcakes for parties, kids and a family dessert.
16Candy Cane Cupcake Recipe: A Creative Christmas Dessert
This recipe makes twelve candy cane cupcakes and takes about 30 minutes to make. This is a great recipe for kids to help with and a great gift for your neighbors during this holiday season.
2Elias Boudinot's "Memorial of the Cherokee Citizens": Native American Oppression in the 1800s Analysis
An analysis of Elias Boudinot's "Memorial of Cherokee Citizens." The oppression of the Cherokee nation caused many to question the validity of removing them from their homeland in the early 1800’s.
4Differences Between the Graphic Novel and Film, "Persepolis," by Satrapi Analysis
An analysis of the graphic novel, Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi, compared to the film with the same title with messages of revolution, war and coming of age.
2How Attending Residential Education Changes the Family (Boarding Schools and Wilderness Programs)
This article shows the affects of living away from home at a boarding school, military academy, or wilderness program. The reasons that someone attends has a direct influence on their behavior and experience.
13Mary Rowlandson's A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration Analysis
Held captive by Native Americans in the late sixteen hundreds, Mary Rowlandson, wrote soulfully about her experience in A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration with endless allusions to the Christian bible. As she became assimilated into the Native American culture, she held her Christian beliefs in order to sustain hope.
2Art Spiegelman's Maus Analysis
An analysis of Art Spiegelman's Maus. This essay explores why Spiegelman chose to use animals to represent race as well as why the story is narrated.
8Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Comic Analysis
This is an analysis of Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. It describes Bruce Wayne's reasons for acting the way he does as he gets older.
6"Life in the Iron Mills" by Rebecca Harding Davis Analysis and Summary
This article is a short analysis of Rebecca Harding Davis' "Life in the Iron Mills." This essay examines class structure and mechanical representation.
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How to Write a Literary Analysis for a Research Paper
Do you have a research paper due and need to write a literary analysis? Do not fret, this article will give you step-by-step instructions on how to write a perfect literary analysis that will help you get the grade you deserve.
4The Benefits and Disadvantages Residential Education
This article describes the benefits and disadvantages of residential education, which includes boarding schools, military academies, wilderness programs and brat camps. It shows the changes in the parent-child relationship and the outcomes of this type of education.
8How Boarding Schools Affect Children and Parents (and Living Models)
Does sending your child to a boarding school, military academy, brat camp or wilderness program affect your relationship? This article explores the changes parent-child relationship as affected by residential education.
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Ways to Grieve
This article will help you as you recover from the death of a loved one while also moving on with your life. Ten ways to grieve.
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At-Risk Youth and Residential Education (Boarding Schools and Wilderness Programs)
This hub explores the history of residential education (boarding schools, military academies, and wilderness programs) and how youth react to being placed in this environment. It discusses living models of residential institutions and their affects on students.
42The History of the Vinyl Record and the Production of New Technologies
This article shows the evolution of music from vinyl records to CDs to mp3s and other digital forms of music. Is vinyl making a comeback?
8Value of Commodities and Artistic Aura: Exhibition Value, Cult Value, Sign Value, Functional Value (Karl Marx)
An overview of Karl Marx's critique of the capitalist mode of production. This article explores sign value, cult value, exhibition value, functional value, and artistic aura.
6How to Make Jam and Jelly: Strawberry, Blueberry, Grape, and Cranberry
Have you ever wanted to make your own jams and jellies? Or do you have more fruit in your house than your family can eat? This article will help you make jams and jellies out of your fruit. With the holidays coming up, you may even want to put your jams in a nice jar and label them as a gift. The recipes included in this hub are for the following jams and jellies: Strawberry Jam Blueberry Jelly Grape Jelly Cranberry Sauce
14Best Hotels and Resorts on the Big Island of Hawaii
This guide will help you to choose the best hotel for your trip to the Big Island depending on what you will be doing in Hawaii. From Kona, to Waikoloa, to Hilo, this guide will help you find a temporary home on the island.
10Camping on the Big Island of Hawaii: Places, Beaches, Maps, and Descriptions
The Big Island of Hawaii has many locations where you can camp. This page tells you about the best places to camp and also what you need to bring, what amenities are there, and how to obtain permits. Whether you want to camp on a beach or close to the volcano, this article is for you.
4How to Play Big Two Card Game (AKA Chinese Poker)
Big 2 is a game that my friends and I like to play when we have a deck of cards handy. Some people call this game Chinese Poker because it originated in Asia. People in the East may know it as Giappuniza or Ciniza. This game uses common poker hands in a new and different way. The game can be played with any amount of players, but it is best when there is between three and five participants. The rules for a two-player game are a little different than a game with more players. Scroll down to see t
17How to Profit from a Garage Sale or Yard Sale
If you want to have a garage sale that is successful and makes you some money, then this is the guide for you. There is a price list in this article that has the average amount that a buyer will spend on an item.
1Peter Brook's The Empty Space Analysis: Immediate Theatre
Peter Brook writes of a type of theatre today that attempts to imitate reality and fails at it. He calls this the “Dead Theatre.” This type of theatre distracts the reader from seeing the playwright’s overall message: “It is not as though fifty years ago one type of theatre was in vogue while today the author who feels the ‘pulse of the public’ can find his way to the new idiom” (37).
4The Hairy Ape by Eugene O'Neill Analysis
Within Eugene O’Neill’s “The Hairy Ape”, Yank, the main character, represents the oppressed working class in our capitalist society. O’Neill was an extreme socialist and believed that without working together, we could not achieve a sense of community (where everyone attempts to work with and help the other members of their society). Through “The Hairy Ape”, he shows us that our society should work together like a community to avoid an “every-man-for-themselves” mentality.
7Daniel Clowes' Ghost World Analysis
An analysis and summary of Daniel Clowes' Ghost World (comic) in comparison to the film by the same title. Ghost World is about the awkward time in a teenager's life: post-graduation. Throughout high school, a person is constantly changing the way they appear to others in order to define who they are. Once high school is over, one needs to decide where and how they are going to succeed in society.
19How to Write an Essay or Paper Fast/Quickly: A Solution to Procrastination
This article will teach you how to finish writing your paper as soon as possible. It will help you write a thesis, conclusion, outline without having to spend hours thinking about what comes next.
12How Accurate was the Film, The Descendants? A Movie Review
There are many movies that are set in Hawaii--50 First Dates, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Lilo and Stitch--but none of them accurately depict the Hawaiian lifestyle. The Descendants, however, is one that realistically portrays modern Hawaii in a way that is refreshing to a local like myself.
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Planning your Vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii
Are you planning a trip the Big Island and don't know where to start? This guide will help you plan your trip starting with picking the best hotel. You will learn about the different places to stay on the island as well as some favorite destinations.
13Best Big Island, Hawaii Food and Restaurants from Kona to Hilo
Are you looking for some good eats on the Big Island of Hawaii? Here are a list of the best local restaurants on the island! Scroll to the bottom of this article to see the map and find out which place is closest to your hotel. From pancakes to loco mocos, you will find this list of restaurants helpful when planning your trip.
11If your Identity is Stolen, What is the First Thing you Should Do?
This article gives you step by step instructions on what to do when you suspect that your identity has been stolen.
17How to Clean your Kitchen and Bathroom Organically with Vinegar and Baking Soda
This article will show you how to clean those though stains with environmentally-friendly products including baking soda and vinegar to rid of smoke odors, lime deposits and more.
22How to Remove Stains from Carpet, Wood and Clothing without Chemicals
This article will help you remove stains from wood, clothes, and carpet using items you can find in your cupboard including vinegar, baking soda, and borax.
5Sexuality and the Male Perspective in Willa Cather's My Antonia
An analysis of Willa Cather's My Antonia and why she first published it under a man's name. This article explores sexuality, particularly Cather's and the male perpective.
17False Expectations: A Short Story
A short story. One of my earliest memories was a family barbecue in a town that we didn’t stay in long enough to complete my first year of elementary school. I was playing in the gravel outside with the neighbor’s children while my parents played pool in the garage for bets we couldn’t afford to lose...
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How do you Write an "A+" English Paper or Essay: Outline and Procedure
This article will help you write a perfect paper from outline to thesis to conclusion. If you follow the steps outlined in this article, you will get will be able to write an "A" paper.
8Finding Life: A Diamante Poem about Life and Death
The following poem is a diamante. What makes a diamante unique is its structure. Although there is no rhyming scheme in a diamante, there is a very precise structure that allows the poem to show contrast between two ideas. My poem below is about Death and Life, two oppositional nouns that are linked by the other lines in the poem.
2Did I Get the Job? How you Ask if they have made a Decision yet
Have you submitted your resume for a position and haven't heard back yet? Or did you already interview and are simply waiting on a call back? Waiting on a potential employer to call you back can be nerve-racking. You may just want to pick up the phone and ask them, "Did I get the job?" This article will help you make that awkward call or write that email to determine whether or not they have made a decision.
10Kau Inoa and the Akaka Bill: Hawaiian Sovereignty
What is Kau Inoa? What is the Akaka Bill? Do they attempt to give the land back to Native Hawaiians? Many Native Hawaiians believe that Hawaii was taken illegally, so they feel they have the right to take their land back. Will these movements be enacted?
3A New England Nun by Mary E. Wilkins Analysis and Summary
In her work, "A New England Nun," Mary E. Wilkins Freeman illustrates a woman's struggle with the commitment of marriage. This essay examines how Freeman illustrates the feminine struggle to be independent while being dedicated to a man.
5Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Analysis
Within her short story, “The Yellow Wallpaper,” Charlotte Perkins Gilman illustrates women’s everlasting struggle in American society. Gilman focuses on the constant oppression which women face within a patriarchal society. The narrator's obsession with the horrid, yellow wallpaper in her room is parallel to the author's disgust and anger toward a society.
4Class Inequality in America: Poverty, the Ghetto and Mark Rank
Poverty is a real issue in America that many seem to disregard because they feel prejudice toward the impoverished class: "Rather than an isolated event that occurs only among the so-called 'underclass,' poverty is a reality that a clear majority of Americans will experience during their lifetimes" .
0Rodriguez' A Boy Without A Flag: A Short Summary and Analysis
In A Boy without a Flag, Rodriguez illustrates a realistic community in the South Bronx. As the collection begins, the first few stories are in first person. As the reader reaches the end of the collection, the stories become narrated by a third person. These stories show the conditions of the characters’ community and the consequences of living in that community.
4The Representation of East Asians in the Media: Yellow Peril, Stereotypes, Ads, and Hope for the Future
The following article is meant to illustrate the ways in which East Asians are misrepresented in the media. Their misrepresentation results in various stereotypes that can be damaging to peoples of East Asian races, but there is hope for the future.
2Hector Tobar's The Tattooed Soldier: A Short Analysis
Hector Tobar’s The Tattooed Solider is a gripping novel that describes the experience of a Guatemalan immigrant trying to survive in Los Angeles. His narrative follows two men, Antonio and Longoria. Both men are living in Los Angeles, but have very different lifestyles in America. For both of them, Los Angeles seemed to be a land of dreams, like they saw in the movies.
1Biblical Themes in The White Heron, Big Two Hearted River, and other Literature
Genesis 1-4 tells the story of the creation of man, the fall of man and the first sin after the fall. These chapters have influenced the fiction works of many authors over time, including those we read this week. The fall of man in Genesis has become a central, symbolic image in fiction because of the change in the presence of God.
5William Shakespeare's Sonnet 73 Analysis by Stanza
This poem is about a man who is at the end of his life. The narrator illustrates his old age in the first stanza: “When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang/Upon those boughs which shake against the cold” (lines 2-3).
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William Faulkner's "Golden Land" Analysis
William Faulkner’s short story, “Golden Land,” is about a man who has become successful in Hollywood at the expense of morality. The main character, Ira, is an alcoholic that moved from Nebraska to Los Angeles. Like Faulkner, Ira is disgusted by the Los Angeles lifestyle and consumerism, yet has become a product of this culture.
1James Joyce's Dubliners: Eveline, An Encounter, Clay Analysis of Sexuality
James Joyce wrote a collection of short stories entitled, Dubliners. Within this collection, there are three stories that share a common theme of resistance or fear concerning adult sexuality. In “Clay,” an aging woman is loved by many, yet, has not found romantic love. This story is not about searching for love, but never finding it.
2Death at a Distance: An Analysis of Lynda Barry's "Cicadas" in One Hundred (100) Demons
An analysis of Lynda Barry's One Hundred Demons. After the death of a loved one, it’s common to hear the affected say they can’t remember the physical features of their loved one once they have passed. Instead, they have an ambiguous image in their mind of a person who no longer exists. Lynda Barry illustrates this feeling of ambiguity in her graphic narrative and self-proclaimed “autobifictionalography,” One Hundred Demons.
3Will Eisner: An Analysis of A Contract with God and A Life Force
An analysis of Will Eisner’s “Izzy, the Cockroach and the Meaning of Life”, short narratives in the longer graphic novel, A Life Force.
10Negative and Positive Obedience in Society: The Power to Corrupt or Change
This essay analyses the different types of obedience, both positive and negative types that are beneficial or destructive in our society.
5Exploring Commodity Fetishism of the Human Body: Plastic Surgery Fetish and Celebrity
This essay explores the use of an individual as a brand name and its effects on how society acts. By analyzing the theories of Karl Marx, Thorstein Veblen and Pierre Bourdieu, this essay’s main focus is to explore how celebrities as commodities create an ideal body-type—a product out of the human body.
24Lasagna Cupcake Recipe
This is a recipe for lasagna cupcakes. They are not sweet, but are made in a muffin tin to make the edges crispy all around. This recipe makes 12 cupcakes.
3David Herbert Lawrence's Poem, "Piano": Analysis of Structure, Rhythm, and Meaning
“Piano” by David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) was first published in 1918. This poem is about childhood memories that were brought to the poet’s mind through music. This essay will analyze the poem through its meaning, structure and the poet’s intent.
3Aphra Behn's Oroonoko: The Royal Slave Analysis and Summary
An analysis of Aphra Behn's Oroonoko: The Royal Slave and the anti-slavery narrative within the novel. Aphra Behn (1640-1689) wrote the novel Oroonoko in 1688 and based it on her trip to what many researchers believe is Surinam...
5Delicious Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This recipe will teach you how to make delicious cream cheese frosting for your cakes, cupcakes and other desserts. This recipe goes well with my vanilla cupcakes.
6Simple and Easy Vanilla Cupcakes
This is a recipe for simple, easy-to-make, vanilla cupcakes. They go great with my cream cheese frosting, but also taste delicious with white chocolate buttercream. This recipe makes twelve delicious cupcakes in about 30 minutes. I hope you enjoy them!
3Natural Solutions to Pests in your House like Roaches, Ants, and more
Are there pests in your home? Have you tried unnatural methods to get rid of them? Pesticides can be effective, but they also aren't good for your family or pets to breathe in. Read this article if you want to know ways to have a pest-free house without using harmful chemicals.
6How to Get Rid of Pests in your Garden Naturally (Moles, Snails, Slugs, Aphids, etc.)
If you have a garden, you probably have pests and although there is an ample selection of pesticides, you may not want to spray poison on your plants. This hub will give you step-by-step instructions on how to naturally get rid of unwanted pests.
13Delicious Cookies and Cream Cupcake Recipe
These delicious cupcakes are my husband's favorite. He loves cookies and cream ice cream, so I thought, why not make it into a cupcake? Well, here is my recipe for them. I have also added steps to make a whipped-cream topping with oreos. My husband loves them and I hope you do too!
14Best Beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii
This article will help you find the best place to snorkel, surf, play volleyball or build a sand castle on your vacation in Hawaii as well as help you get there with maps. Enjoy your vacation to one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
6Wallace Stevens' Life is Motion and The Emperor of Ice Cream Analysis
Wallace Stevens’ poems “Life is Motion” and “The Emperor of Ice-Cream” show a clear contrast between life and death, celebration and mourning. Through these two poems, he makes a critique on the social behaviors of people in a time of death. This reading journal will analyze these two poems with emphasis on images of life and death.
15The Non-Person: An Analysis of William Blake Poems "The Chimney Sweeper" and "London"
This essay will analyze the poems "The Chimney Sweeper" and "London" through their form, message and comparison to other works by William Blake.
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James Joyce's "The Dead" in Dubliners: Repetition and the Living Dead Analysis
This article is an analysis of "The Dead" by James Joyce. It explores the themes of repetition and the "living dead."
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Paul's Interpretation of the Christ Event
This hub examines the universal and seemingly universal messages sent by the apostle Paul in the new testament.
10How to Quit a Job Professionally
So, you realize you don't like your job anymore, you found a better one, or you just can't stand the commute. Whatever the reason, here are some tips on how to quit your job and still come out unscathed.
16White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
White chocolate buttercream is a perfect topping for almost every cupcake and it's so easy to make! This white chocolate frosting is perfect for a number of cakes including my favorite raspberry lemon cupcakes.
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White Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
Using this recipe, you will be able to make twelve delicious cupcakes in about 40 minutes.
7An Analysis of Cinematography in Ozu's Tokyo Story: Pillow Shots and Symmetry
This hub analyzes the cinematography of Ozu's Tokyo Story and how it reflects the historical period of post-WWII Japan.
3Natsume Soseki's Kokoro Analysis
Natsume Soseki’s Kokoro is a fiction novel written in 1914, two years after the end of the Meiji era and the death of Emperor Meiji. This historical event assists Soseki in creating a contrast between tradition and modernity.
1The House on Mango Street (Sandra Cisneros) and Soledad (Angie Cruz) Analysis of Environment
An analysis of The House on Mango Street and Soledad, novels by two of the most well-known Latina fiction writers are Sandra Cisneros and Angie Cruz. This essay explores the barrio and the importance of their environment.
10Hawaiian "Local Food" Diet Compared to Traditional Native Hawaii Diet
This article explores the differences in the diet of Ancient Hawaiians with Hawaii residents today. From the lu'au to the plate lunch, the food in Hawaii can changed drastically and may be causing the obesity rate to increase.
25Alan Moore's "V for Vendetta" Analysis
A book report on V for Vendetta by Alan Moore: A summary and analysis of the five senses, anarchy and fascism.
5How to Make Flower and Plant Pots out of Newspapers
Decrease your carbon footprint and make it easy to plant out your herbs, crops and flowers.Learn how to make your own newspaper pots that are economical, environmentally friendly, and can be planted into the ground
