For my science fair project, I figured out what solvent would work best to erase permanent marker. The solvents I tested were: lemon juice, vinegar, water, and rubbing alcohol. I tried each of these solvents on a permanent marker line on plastic, paper, fabric, and wood. In this research paper, I will be talking about what a permanent marker is, how they are made, why they work so well, what rubbing alcohol is and its common uses, what vinegar is and its common uses, what water is and why water is so essential, and what exactly lemon juice is. I will also be talking about how plastic is made, how fabric is made, how wood is made, and how paper is made. A permanent marker is a type of writing utensil that is used to create permanent lines on almost any surface. The ink of a permanent marker is water resistant, contains propanol, butanol, diacetone alcohol, and different dye colorings, and can vary between all colors from black to yellow. The process of creating a Sharpie permanent marker is not very long or complicated. First, the barrel of the marker is molded out of a plastic resin. Screen printing is added to the barrel, including information such as the description of the color of the ink and the Sharpie logo. A filament made out of cotton material is used to hold in the ink as it is inserted into the barrel. A needle is used to inject the permanent ink from the opposite end of the barrel. Then the writing tip is applied. The cap is placed on the Sharpie marker and the permanent ink is slowly absorbed into the tip of the marker. The Sharpie is the most popular permanent marker company worldwide. The brand “Sharpie” was founded in 1857 and sold ink and glue. Any permanent marker’s ink must contain three ingredients to work. These ingredients are colorant, carrier, and resin. The colorant is what gives the ink its color. Colorants in permanent markers are often pigments, instead of dyes, because pigments fade less easily and do not bleed through paper. Dyes are…
This book shows a great difference between cultures on the island of San Piedro. To start with the island is a very cosmopolitan island with its residents all from different backgrounds and countries, Japan, England, Germany, Spain and Denmark to name a few. We can tell this from the long lists of shops and their owners on page three.…
Literacy’s lacking popularity with the non elites stands as one of the most significant difficulties social historians encounter when trying to piece together the lives of European common peoples, as a generally illiterate poor more focused on basic survival than the upkeep of historical records left few written accounts of their personal and local experiences. One of the many approaches historians utilize in piecing together the beliefs and views of the european majority involve the interpretation of the majority’s reading material as representative of the thoughts and relationships with the outer world of the people. This method, however, does not produce as many concise conclusions about the commoners as it does for the elite, as there was, apparently, “a direct relationship [that] existed between the ability to read and write on the one hand and personal wealth and social class on the other" (McKay 227).…
Through examination of the book Angeloni’s Annual Editions Anthropology we will discuss what makes the Yanomamo primitive. Using various definitions of the word primitive, as well as psychology of understanding we will define what it truly means to be primitive. We will look at the Problems with Ethnography which may lead to the belief of a population being Primitive as well. It is thought that the Yanomamo are Primitive in nature, but at a closer look we will question this assumption and prove it wrong. It is not the Yanomamo themselves which are primitive but rather our own views as well as the society which we know and understand which make them so.…
In the book “Bless Me Ultima”, by Rudolpho Anaya, there were two families represented, the Marez family and the Lunas family. These two families were very different, but were brought together by the marriage of Gabriel Marez and Maria Lunas. Through the eyes of their son Antonio one may see the comparison of the two. The differentiation of these two families is very clearly noticeable, such as in their personalities, the expression of their religion, and their everyday ways of life.…
In 23 years of field work, Napoleon Chagnon has observed and recorded the histories of 60 Yanomami villages. In recent years, his writings have contributed to the label of the Yanomami as a 'fierce' people. He has created an image of these people which is not only questionable from an anthropological perspective, but also an image that has brought detriment to their society as a whole. By analyzing Chagnon's interpretations of the Yanomami lifestyle, one sees that his ideas are highly influenced by western standards of life and can be rethought using basic non-biased logic.…
Like many histories of cultures, the early history of the Basque is still debated. However, there are written accounts discussing that it was the Basque, not the Moors, who defeated Charlemagne’s army at the Battle of Roncesvalles in AD 778. By the 10th Century, territories of the Basques were taken into the kingdom of Navarre, but the Basque kept a large measure of local autonomy in regards to trade, taxation, and military service in the regions of Spain and France.…
In this ethnographic work of Annette Weiner, we discover the social and economical differences of this distinguished group of people. The trobrianders lived their lives in a much different sense. There life is centered on their Martilineage, and the philosophy of family is greatly sacred. The traditions of the trobrianders was of such high ordinance that even Malinkwoski had stated, there resilience o the trobiranders to cultural change. The social life of the trobrianders underlay on a focus for reputation and disguising. They believed that if they do not disguise there true feelings towards others, sorcery would be the consequence. Sorcery was a common fear that spread across many different taboos, in mourning ceremonies to not show your sadness towards the dead would imply you had part in the death. The belief of the islanders is that birth and death, both signify an interconnected meaning behind life. Through the youth cycle they experiment with their sexuality and their future spouse, and a signifying factor in each member is within the jewelry and necklaces. Different styles and colors would correlate the time of which one is ready for marriage, or at the time of death. As Weiner described the red-chama shell necklaces, indicated a women-entering adolescence. Marriage is among the most important aspects of a clan. This act of mating must occur between two, distinguished clans. When different clans come together and unite, it creates a new relationship between the two and therefore it is of great importance. Among the social and cultural aspects of the trobrianders, was there most essential economical product, Yams. The attention and value of yams are such degree, that it is preferred over money among many islanders. It’s the most symbolical representation of wealth among the trobrianders, and its value is shown in many different ways. The Husband must accommodate all his belongings to purchase yams for his bride and…
preserving a nation’s sense of identity. It will look at the relationship between the language and the…
“During the 19th and 20th centuries, individuals who broke the law were seen as the creation of social disorders, therefore punishment was considered to be justified only as of the following (1) it protected society by acting as a deterrent or by temporarily or permanently removing one who has injured it or (2) it aimed at the moral or social regeneration of the criminal.” (Bernard, 2014)…
In my childhood, I spent several months in a given year in Zaragoza. The day usually started just when the sun rose, with Mami Rosa and me feeding the chickens and I sitting at the kitchen table while Mami Rosa began to make breakfast for us, distinct aromas filled the kitchen of meat, frijoles, tortillas, and herbs. When breakfast was ready, usually my uncle or my aunt and cousin would join us, but other times it was the two of us. While eating our breakfast Mami Rosa told me of the news, she had heard about in town or what gossip was circulating in the village. Mostly I just listen to her voice and laughter that would bring a smile to my face.…
The result of his transformation is achieved through the purging of his ethnic roots by dissociating within the domestic sphere. Rodriquez mourns the loss of his relationship with his family, and community, “I remember what was so grievously lost to define what was necessarily gained, “but reaffirms his newfound growth under Western education and the immersion into the public domain. The moment English was introduced in his home marks a shift of his familial dynamic (6). The mastery of the English language symbolizes Rodriquez’s departure from his roots, which in effect enriches his social esteem.…
Catherine Loizeau, (La historia de la patata) Reportero Doc, Madrid: Bayard, 2008, p. 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, Consultation realised in: 28/02/14…
Fiero, G. K. (2011). The humanistic tradition: The early modern world to the present. (6th ed., Vol. 2). New York: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages.…
Song of Lawino by Okot p’Bitek centers on the main narrator Lawino’s plea towards her husband, Ocol, who shuns his old Acholi background for Westernization. Lawino implores Ocol not to abandon his heritage but rather accept both Acholi and Western cultures; as noted, cultural duality serves as the prime theme in Song of Lawino. Through the character of Lawino, p’Bitek conveys his message that Acholi and Western cultures could be fused in the era of Westernization. In making his point, p’Bitek employs techniques, namely the language, diction, syntax structures, imagery, and figures of speech, to ensure that Song of Lawino supports both Acholi and Western characteristics. Furthermore, the reader could apply p’Bitek’s idea to any cultural clash and understand that a balanced blending of the cultures could settle the conflict. Thereby, analyses of the various literary techniques in Song of Lawino demonstrate that author Okot p’Bitek utilizes the specific techniques to suggest that both the Acholi and Western cultures be embraced, ultimately establishing the importance of integrating both old and new cultures when in need of a resolution.…