Todd Nelsen
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Displaying Results 1 - 55 (of 55) for Yahoo! Voices
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The Witch PeopleAnother unfinished excerpt. -
The Nazca Lines: Erich Von Daniken and Fraudulent ClaimsThe geoglyphs of the Nazca. -
End of the LineContinuing on with my developing interest in horror. Written to a steady dose of Celtic Frost, The Devil's Blood, and Danzig.
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Demon HunterHorror/Fantasy.
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XanthonAnother excerpt that won't be expanded upon.
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DragonAn excerpt of something not used for anything else.
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Lucid DreamIt is 3 AM, and I am dreaming.
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Neuromancer and the MatrixWilliam Gibson is credited with single-handedly inventing the cyberpunk and steampunk genres. He was the first to coin the term "cyberspace," a term which has become commonplace in computer dialogue. -
2001: Clarke and KubrickThis article will attempt to compare and contrast a few elements that characterize 2001. A particular emphasis will be placed on Arthur C. Clarke's literary interpretation, which was written congruently with Kubrick during filming.
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Franz Boas: Historical Particularism and the Concept of RaceCultures across the globe can be studied by anthropologists independently of others. -
Postmodernism: Culture and Theory, Part ThreeObedience to power occurs as individuals internalize the values and normalcy of a given social system and police themselves. -
Neomaterialism: Culture and Theory, Part TwoMarvin Harris was extremely interested in ecology and utilized the theories of Thomas Malthus, whom he felt Marx had largely ignored, to further his theories. -
Historical Particularism: Culture and Theory, Part OneHistorical particularism is a theoretical framework that rejects orthogenetic development and stresses the diversity and uniqueness of societies, both past and present.
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Gender: Male Dominance in EducationGender is a social construct that has the power to limit a woman's role in society. -
Social Evolution: Herbert Spencer and Lewis MorganBoth Herbert Spencer and Lewis Morgan reflect the socio-historic conditions of their time. During this period, there was a cultural shift from religion to science. -
Are Women the Weaker Sex?The research does state that women are viewed as property and as a valuable resource. -
Migrant Filipinas: Gender and GlobalizationModernization theory revolves around the false assumption that modernization can offer migrants a greater socioeconomic status than traditional systems. -
The Influence of Gender on ChildrenIf a child is taught to be a "boy" or a "girl" in early life, it is highly unlikely they will be able to change this way of thinking in adulthood. -
Exploring Language in Humans (Part Four)It is highly unlikely Homo erectus did not have language, at least a rudimentary form of it. -
Exploring Language in Humans: Larynx, Pharynx, and Steven PinkerPossible theories for the origin of language are nearly as elaborate as brain morphology.
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Exploring Language in Humans (Part Two)Our responses are molded and manufactured by means of a unique genetic disposition that is furthered influenced by our life histories.
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Exploring Language in Humans (Part One)This article will approach language from varying perspectives including genetics, Broca's area, Wernicke's area, the angular gyrus, and the anatomical specializations of both the throat and mouth. -
The Evolutionary Relationship of Chimpanzees and HumansIt is misleading to state that humans evolved from chimpanzees. -
Relative Dating of FossilsRelative dating relies on geologic correlation to measure time and relationship. -
Sahelanthropus Tchadensis: Milford Wolpoff and Michel BrunetHabitual bipedalism is an important factor in differentiating our species from other primates at the family level. -
Bipedalism in Humans and ChimpanzeesThere are numerous reasons as to why bipedalism may have evolved, and it may well depend on whether one accepts that it evolved in a forested or a savannah-like environment. -
Paleoanthropology: Dating the Cave Deposits of South AfricaSouth African sites have undergone an intense array of geologic changes. It is not simply a matter of finding a fossil or artifact in provenience and assigning a temporal affiliation. -
Sociobiology: Aggression Among Modern HumansAltruism, just like aggression, increases an individual's fitness. They are both traits that can be viewed as being adaptive and beneficial.
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A Student's Response to Group Participation in the College ClassroomI am not naive enough to not be aware of the fact that there is a difference between students and professors in college. -
Human Language: Edward Sapir, Benjamin Whorf, and Noam ChomskyWhether an "impermissible construction" is something that is learned or innate, is anyone's guess, but it seems Chomsky does strongly feel that our ability to understand grammar (and somehow synthesize it) is an innate ability.
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Human Language: Performance, Competence, and EvolutionThere is some speculation as to how language might have evolved in our species. -
Art Appreciation: The Role of the ArtistOut of all the topics I have covered in my study of art, I strongly feel the most valuable information gleaned from this study can be found in the thoughts of Henry M. Sayre. -
Art Appreciation: Denver Art Museum VisitIn hindsight, I can now see there really is no preparation a beginning student can make before taking their first, exciting trip to an art museum. -
Shiva Nataraja: Chola Bronzes of the 12th CenturyThe bronze Shiva Nataraja is an artistic masterpiece that represents religious and spiritual thought to the extreme. -
Denver Sculpture and History: Edgar Heap of BirdsThe sculpture is constructed of ten, galvanized, steel forms, which are each covered with red, porcelain enamel. -
Plate Tectonics: Pangaea, Continental Drift, and Seafloor SpreadingThe Earth is in a state of change. It has been in this state since the beginning, some 4.5 billion years ago. It will continue to change long into the future. Try as we might, there is no escaping it. -
Neanderthal: Brain FunctionA new study has possibly shed some light on the mysterious Neanderthal. -
Sir Isaac Newton: It's a Wonderful World of MotionSo, are you ready to get smart? -
Missionaries Invade Local CommunitiesAt first, I didn't really think much of it. Missionaries, although debatable, are people, too. They are entitled to their beliefs just as much as I am. -
Protecting the Planet from Our Bigfoot: Let's Endanger the Endangered Species ActAccording to one news source, "Recently, a Canadian member of parliament from Edmonton, Alberta, agreed to introduce a petition that called for Bigfoot to be protected under the Canadian version of the endangered species act." -
Interpersonal Communication: Styles of ConflictAll relationships have conflict. It is the norm. Many of us do wish to live a conflict-free existence, but this sort of thinking is unrealistic. It often leads to disappointment and frustration. -
Summer: A Moment in the City"Through the stench and the heat..." -
Plight"They would not claim him without a struggle. He crashed into them again..." -
Narrative: Grass, Cigarettes, Coffee, and CarpetI climb from the couch I am resting on and move to the gray, carpeted floor of the room... -
Neanderthal: Hunting PracticesDaniel S. Adler, Guy Bar-Oz, Anna Belfer-Cohen, and Ofer Bar-Yosef present an archaeological analysis concerning the hunting practices of Neanderthals and modern humans.
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The Value of MeditationI am not a deeply contemplative or religious person. I have no answers. Nonetheless, I have been convinced for quite some time life's questions cannot be resolved with reason alone. -
A Response to Charlotte Perkins GilmanIn 1913, Charlotte Perkins Gilman stated her short story entitled The Yellow Paper "was not intended to drive people crazy, but to save people from being driven crazy." -
The Psychology of BalanceThis article will examine a few, key aspects of middle adulthood. In particular, it will examine pessimism, optimism, and self-esteem from biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial perspectives. -
The Value of PhilosophyIn order to understand the value of philosophy, it is absolutely essential philosophical questions remain on an autonomous level. Consequently, it is argued here there is no one that can discover or impart the truth to us. -
A Sonnet - Earth Believer"She is not a deadly thing that will run..."
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Human Growth and Development: Children at PlayI became distinctly aware these children were not just playing. Their parents had brought them here for a particular reason and goal in mind. Whether it be social skills, motor development, or language acquisition, the children were there to learn.
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Language Acquisition for ChildrenThis article examines a few qualities and characteristics concerning the acquisition of language for children. Its focus is on children between the ages of two and six.
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Divorce in Early AdulthoodThis article examines the period of early adulthood. In particular, it will focus on divorce. Divorce often takes place between couples during these years. -
The Pain of Giving BirthMore often than not, the process of labor itself is excruciatingly painful. This article will examine a few psychological, biological, and cognitive aspects concerning the pain a mother experiences. -
The Neanderthal DebateThus, as a whole, change via extinction is an evolutionary universal. It is a necessity, and it is something that cannot be ignored. It is the crux of evolution, natural selection, and life itself.