Eric Oakley
Graduate of the Art Institute of Seattle and the University of Washington in art and design.
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Authentic Sushi in SeattleWith literally hundreds of choices in Seattle and probably thousands in the greater Metro area, sushi is usually only a few blocks away. However, getting authentic, top quality sushi may be another matter. With sushi being offered everywhere from....
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Best Seafood on the Boardwalk of Virginia BeachWith a plethora of seafood restaurants along the boardwalk in Virginia Beach, the options can seem endless. When it comes to a great seafood dining experience, fresh fish, unique recipes and superb service are all key. While dining on the beach with....
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Ste. Foy and St. Etienne: Comparing Religious ArchitectureComparing Ste. Foy, Conques, France (1050-1120 CE) to St. Etienne, also known as Bourges Cathedral, Bourges, France (1195-1250), it is obvious that the change in architectural style from Romanesque to Gothic was accompanied by a change in the...
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S. Maria Della Vittoria: Revitalizing the Roman Catholic ChurchAt the beginning of the 17th century, the Roman Catholic Church was facing the erosion of its congregations stemming from the popularization of science, Protestant forces, civil unrest and economic warefare. (Kostof) If it was to remain one of the...
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Comparing Indian Art: Siva with Attendants & Siva as a Music TeacherAll Siva's are not created equal. By comparing two images of Siva, known as "the Creator" in the Hindu religion, from two different periods of Indian history, it is obvious that the stylistic variations can appear quite broad. While one image is...
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Comparing Asian Art: Tiger and Bamboo & Clearing After Summer ShowerPaintings on folding screens present an interesting challenge to the Japanese painter. While most paintings in this and other cultures tend to be on a flat, single plane, the surface of a folding screen is like a series of mountain peaks that advance...
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Social Rules, Ageism On Display at Birthday PartiesHuman beings have an interesting and elaborate set of social "rules" when it comes to how one treats another of the same age group, of a younger age group and of an older age group. These rules were in full effect on January 31, 2003 at the ...
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David Riesman: The Lonely CrowdDavid Riesman writes of three very different character types in his book "The Lonely Crowd." The first type, tradition directed, is driven by cultural demands to act in an approved way, and is enforced through fear of being shamed or losing honor.
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Sigmund Freud: Dream InterpretationFreud is one of the most famous social scientists of the twentieth century and has had a lasting and profound effect on it. Even today, most Americans, if not most citizens of the world are familiar with ideas like the id, ego, superego, Oedipus ...
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Scandinavian Myth and Legend Explains the Natural WorldFor centuries, ancient cultures lacking modern scientific techniques and procedures have explained the world in which they lived through supernatural and mythological stories. The Scandinavian area of northern Europe, which includes Iceland...
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US Private Insurance Vs. Canadian National Health PlanThe elderly populations in the United States and Canada are the fastest growing age group in both countries. This sudden spike in population growth has led to new difficulties in providing quality healthcare for individuals above sixty-five years old.
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Hannah Hoch: German Dada Artist (Photomontage)Hannah Hoch, one of the few woman artists of her time, was a vital catalyst for the growth of Dadaism and the recognition of females in art. Throughout her career, Hoch bore oppression against her artistic statements and against her gender.
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The Similarities and Differences Between Human and Chimpanzee DNAModern humans and chimpanzees (our closest relative in the animal kingdom) share ninety-eight point four percent of their DNA. With a difference of only one point six percent, these two species share a large number of physical traits.
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Counter Bread: Subcultures in Small TownsIn a small, rural town in the northeastern corner of Washington, a sign reads, Welcome to Town: Home of 1,552 Friendly People and One Grouch. A local waitress first coined the term Counter Bread, which came to define a specific subculture.
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An Anthropological Look at EngagementsGetting engaged is an event with many cultural symbols, rituals and traditions. I recently got engaged, but I had never contemplated the cultural forces that guided me through the process. A marriage proposal and engagement are culturally rich events.
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Facts and Myths About RubiesRubies have been mined for over five thousand years. A myriad of cultures have coveted these jewels and believed that they had the power to heal and protect. The Ruby has been associated with royalty and the power of life and death.
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Social Science in the 20th CenturySocial science in the twentieth century began with men like Pavlov, Watson, and Skinner. These were men who approached social science with the same techniques utilized in the hard sciences like physics, mathematics and biology. They applied systems.
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Michel Foucault: The Panopticon and PanopticismAccording to Michel Foucault, the primary difference between Bentham's Panopticon and the disciplinary mechanism of panopticism is the Panopticon is a physical architectural utopia in which discipline is enforced and panopticism enforces discipline.