Humans are sexual beings. We must be in order to continue our species. But sexuality is as varied as individuals. Throughout modern history, the dominant Western view has been that heterosexuality is normal and all other expressions of sexuality are abnormal.  It wasn’t until 1973 that the American Psychological Association stopped listing homosexuality as a mental illness. Yet, many cultures across centuries include multiple sexual identities as normal. Recently, there has been increasing awareness that people can be other than …

This discussion is based on a hypothetical situation You are a campaign  advisor to Abraham Lincoln prior to the election of 1860, what do you tell Mr. Lincoln to do to calm the fears of Southerners that Lincoln and his election would lead to the abolition of slavery in the South? Essentially act as a public relation adviser to Lincoln. 750 words …

1. Color Centers Color center are responsible for beautiful colors of some ancient artwork. Such color centers are observed in many other materials as well, table salt for example. The figure below shows an absorption coefficient, α, of table salt, also known as NaCl. The absorption feature related to the color centers is strongly peaked in the visible and gives rise to the slightly yellow color of table salt. If you would take a salt crystal and irradiate it with …

Write at least five substantial paragraphs (300-500 words) in response to the following: Do you agree that individual actions can affect climate change? If not, why not? What role should government play in affecting climate change? Should we be creating more national parks and protected wilderness areas? Why or why not? Be specific. Should we open the existing conserved lands to economic development? Why or why not? Be specific. Summarize your perspective on global social justice. Include at least two references …

The United States extends from one shore to another over the entire width of the continent. Because of this size, the United States requires reliable transportation to distribute goods, services, and security within our borders as well as ports for international commerce. The size of the nation inspires a sense of endless supply of fertile land for food production, oil for fuel, minerals for production, and beautiful locations for travel and leisure. How do we balance our desire for inexpensive …

Write at least five substantial paragraphs (300-500 words) addressing the following: Describe what “The Sixties” means to you and why. Imagine you must pick one movement from that time with which to get involved. Explain which movement from the sixties you would choose and explain why. Include at least one of the movement’s goals and what it means to you on a personal level. Select one additional movement that shares some of the goals of your first movement. Describe the …

“Independent of taxation, what other grievances caused the colonists to openly rebel against the British by 1775? Additionally, describe how the colonists effectively organized to oppose the British. Discuss the role of communication in facilitating the colonial resistance. Be sure to cite specific examples.”  250 words …