...Jillian Morris Mrs. Flowers Criminalistics CH300-01 April 17, 2015 Journey through Forensic botany of the Casey Anthony trial Forensic science is a vital tool in the search for the truth in any legal proceeding. “Regardless of the type of legal proceeding or which side uses scientific evidence, the forensic scientist must be able to write a report and testify under oath about, what facts or items of evidence were analyzed or tested; what tests or analyses were used; how valid or reliable those tests or analyses have been found to be by other courts; why and how the forensic scientist was qualified to conduct those tests or analyses; and, what the results of the tests or analyses were and how those results are relevant to the issues in dispute.”(Coyle 2005). One analysis done during the Casey Anthony trial was forensic botany, which will be discussed later in this paper. In 2008, the case of Casey Anthony became a public obsession, when she was charged with the murder of her two year old daughter Caylee. Casey was a 22-year-old single mother; she and her daughter lived with Casey’s parents in their Orlando home, but soon after Casey took her daughter and left her parents home. Casey waited an entire month before revealing to her family and authorities that her child was missing. She claimed her nanny a woman no one could prove existed had kidnapped Caylee. Casey’s car was in the tow yard, and her father George, picked up the car, and smelt a strong odor coming from the...
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...Book bonus: sex botany and empire Michelle lea Pervin 130673150 For the first chapter the three S’s, I thought that it was very smart of the author, Patricia Fara to start the book of with a quote. This quote gave an outline of the man topics of the book, travel, botany and of course how it relates to sex. Although, this was a non-fictional book the author still opened the book as if it was a fictional story. It appears to be fictional because of the way the author described Harriet Blosset. Patricia Fara described her as “Harriet Blosset was rich, beautiful, and delighted to be watching opera with her fiancé, a wealthy young Lincolnshire landowner called Joseph Banks. “ If someone were to read that the first sentence of Sex, Botany and Empire they make think that this is a non-fiction story about a romance from the 18th century rather than a non-fiction book about plants. This was very surprising for me as the reader, but I think Patricia Fara’s writing style made the book more exciting. I found the book extremely interesting, not dry and textbook like as I thought it would be. In this chapter, the author wrote about Banks adventure to Tahiti. I found it extremely interesting that even though the voyage took place in the eighteenth century Tahiti is still known as “the island of love”. I also found it rather comical that Banks fiancée Harriet Blosset became extremely depressed after the departure of Joseph Banks. Yet, Banks seemed to have an amazing time on his endeavor...
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...Euphorbia hirta, or much called on its famous names as tawa – tawa, gatas – gatas, snakeweed, cat’s hair etc. is a herb found in the Philippines, India, East and West Africa, and some tropical countries. This herb or weed is not only found in the Philippines but throughout Asia. It originated from Central America. This plant is a creeping and is considered a weed. However, ethomedical data in Indian and Asian traditional medicine indicate that the plant is used mostly for intestinal disorders such as diarrhea and antihelminthic and to a lesser extent topical for conjunctivitis and even for respiratory disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. This plant is slightly poisonous. This plant describe to be a slender-stemmed, annual hairy plant with many branches from the base to the top, the branches simple or forked and ascending or spreading, up to 40 centimeters tall, reddish or purplish in color. Leaves are opposite, elliptic-oblong to oblong-lanceolate, 1 to 2.5 centimeters long, usually blotched with purple in the middle, toothed at the margin. Involucres are numerous, purplish to greenish in color, borne in dense, axillary, stalkless or short-stalked clusters or crowded cymes, about 1 millimeter in length. Capsules are broadly ovoid, hairy, three-angled, about 1.5 millimeters long. This is plant considered in the Philippines that is to be a folkloric herbal medicine that can cure illnesses like dengue fever and other respiratory illnesses. But for instance the government...
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...The Calla Lily The calla lily has been a personal favorite of gardeners and florists for many years. Originally from Africa, the calla lily has endured many different name changes. Specifically, the flower draws its origins from the tropical area from South Africa to Malawi. In the United States, the calla lily is grown all over. However, the flower is grown as an annual up north because of the threat of frost. From a nomenclature perspective, the calla lily is a bit of a paradox as it is neither a calla nor a lily. Although grown for many generations prior, Swedish botanist, Carolus Linnaeus took credit for the discovery and, incorrectly, classified the plant to be a calla lily; advances in botanical sciences would later create a more stringent requirement for the calla genus, which would, unfortunately, leave the calla lily behind. The calla lily is a member of the Zantedeschia genus, aptly named after famed botanist Giovanni Zantedeschi. Eventually, the calla lily emigrated from southern Africa and made its way to Europe. The earliest report of a calla lily in Europe was a painting of the Royal Garden in Paris dated 1664. Whilst in Europe, the calla lily became somewhat of a fan favorite as it was very easy to grow and could be cultivated to bloom year round in Southern Europe. Additionally, the flower can survive a long time after being cut, providing for long-lasting arrangements. With the demise of monarchies across...
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...3.1 Flora South Africa has a wide range of climatic conditions and many variations in topography. In combination, climate and topography give rise to broad vegetation zones. Therefore South Africa owns a huge diversity of plants and animals, whereas other countries can just dream about. The flora is one of the species-richest on earth. 10 percent of the existent plants can be found just in this country, speaking of 24.000 species. Those are more that you can find in whole Europe. Specially famous among botanists is the Cape Floral Kingdom as one of the only six floral kingdoms in the world .9,600 recorded plant species are just found there and 70 percent of them are found nowhere else on the planet. Typical plants that you can find all over South Africa are the sclerophyllous plants and the Protea , Nationalflower of South Africa. While South Africa has a great wealth of flowering plants, only 1 % of its country is forest. Unfortunately this immense natural wealth is under extreme pressure resulting from economic development, agriculture and urbanization. 3.2 Fauna Although since the beginning of the 20 century a lot of species were highly decimated South Africa still owns an extraordinary richness of animals with 299 species of mammals and 858 species of birds. Specially the big five is a must see when you plan to make a trip to the land of good hope. The big five include elefant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino It also domiciles the biggest (elephants), fastest ( gepard)...
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...AMAZING RACE LOG The amazing race was a spell bounding experience in which we had chance to explore into the unknown parts of Singapore which we wouldn’t have explored otherwise. We as the team Dynamic -3 were set on race from the leadership hall and the log follows about what we have done through the whole race: -First we were given a hint to go to Holland village, we took bus number: 61 from the bus stop opposite of SP JAIN and reached our destination. Then after opening the second hint we were to gather different cuisines: -Muslim cuisine, Fruits, Chinese, Italian After collecting the food we shared the food with each other and then we were given hints of photos to find out in the Holland village. Then we found the locations of Starbucks a public apartment and two other locations and filled those blanks in front of the photos we were given. The next step was to understand about the public housing department and the botanical gardens and understand the preference given to plantation in Singapore , so first we went on talking to the local people who have been living in the areas before ther3e was public housing system and how the Singapore government has helped the people to get decent housing and a good place to live in , the Singapore government in this project started to help with the finance for the housing , it provides 80% of the housing cost and the rest is paid by the people. Then we visited the botanical gardens and the Singapore government gives a great importance...
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...Academic Degree Program 2014-15 Major in: Biology-Zoology Advisor Signature: Student Name: Student ID: Major 78-86 hours, 36 UD Required Biology Core courses: (58-60) BI 211, 212, 213 Principles of Biology CH 221, 222, 223 General Chemistry BI 314 Introductory Genetics BI 315 Cell Biology BI 316 Evolution BI 331 General Microbiology BI 357 General Ecology Field Biology: (choose one) BI 317 Vertebrate Natural History (4) BI 321 Systematic Field Botany (4) BI 361 Marine Ecology (5) BI 451 Invertebrate Zoology (5) BI 454 Plant Ecology (4) BI 474 Biology of Insects (5) Plant Biology: (choose one) BI 321 Systematic Field Botany (4) BI 330 Plant Physiology (5) BI 340 Plant Nutrition (4) BI 371 Structure of Seed Plants (4) BI 454 Plant Ecology (4) Zoology Emphasis: (16-20) Choose one: (Biology of Invertebrates) BI 451 Invertebrate Zoology (5) BI 474 Biology of Insects (4) Choose One: (Biology of Vertebrates) BI 317 Vertebrate Natural History (4) BI 324 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (5) BI 453 Marine Vertebrates (4) Choose One: (General Zoology) BI 326 Developmental Biology (4) BI 360 Animal Behavior (4) BI 432 Immunology (4) BI 434 Comparative Animal Physiology (4) BI 437 Neurobiology (4) Any Upper Division Biology course: (Advisor approved) Hrs 15 15 4 4 4 4 4 4-5 Has Lacks Student Signature: Date: Program notes & Additional Degree Requirements Biology majors, regardless of emphasis, are required to maintain a C average in courses that are used to satisfy biology degree...
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...| The Omnivore Review | A review on Michael Pollans “The Omnivore dilemma” | | Cody Windsor Harrington | DeVry University | The Omnivore Review As agriculture technology continues to advance in the new world most of us have lost our pre historic skills of basic survival when it comes to hunting and gathering. America’s agriculture logistics are so well developed that most Americans relay on this system to stay alive. A small portion of people out there still remain intact with their pre historic agriculture skills. That is what Author Michael Pollan writes about In Part 3, Chapters 15, 16, and 17 of The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Michael Pollan talks about looking for different foods, the ethics of hunting animals and harvesting the meat as well as giving a brief look into what brought about the paradox of The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Chapters 15, 16, and 17 bring up a lot of good points about foraging and hunting. Pollan provides in depth detail and research on the topics. The difficult part is staying focused on the story the author is illustrating. Pollan tends to bounce around on different topics and drags out details making it difficult to keep the reader entertained. Chapter 15 of Omnivore's Dilemma discusses how Pollan is preparing to make a meal from all of the foraging groups. Fruits, vegetables, fungi, and meat were the components that made up this meal. His goal was to find and gather enough from each group to make his first meal from nature. Pollan discusses...
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... Annotated Bibliography Kaufman, P. (2006, February 20). The omnivore’s dilemma: A natural history of four meals. Publisher’s Weekly. http:Michaelpollan.com/press.php?id=23. Pamela Kaufman, a reviewer for Publisher’s Weekly, praises Michael Pollan’s book, which follows the food chain of four meals back to their sources, including a McDonald’s lunch and a dinner of supposedly wholesome items from Whole Foods market. She finds Pollan to be a good writer and thorough researcher, not a “preachy” activist. Her brief review is positive, which is why Pollan probably has it posted on his website. This would be a useful source if contrasted against a more critical evaluation of Pollan’s work. Pollan, M. (2002). The botany of desire: A plant’s-eye view of the world. New York: Random House. Pollan outlines the history of four crops-- apples, tulips, marijuana and potatoes. He discusses how humans have influenced their evolution and how crops have influenced our cultures. He recounts real stories, rather than myths, about such characters as “Johnny Appleseed,” an eccentric loner who helped colonize various apple crops across a new America. As a result, we do not have as many varieties of apples as once existed, and the ones we have are less resistant to pests. Pollan, Michael. (2008). In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. New York: The Penguin Press. ISBN 978-1-59420-145-5 Pollan’s book can be summed up in his introductory statement: “Eat...
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...The Omnivore’s Dilemma Part III: Personal Charles F. Nelson DeVry University The Omnivore’s Dilemma Part III: Personal The book, The Omnivores Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, by Michael Pollen, is a much more tangled and thought provoking treatise on American cuisine, than the title even begins to suggest. In chapters 15-17, Pollan skillfully brings us along as he explores the good, bad, risk, and reward of our choice to eat as a Hunter-gatherer. He delves into relationships of this choice that are normally unimagined by the vast majority. He paints the emotion mental turmoil of this decision with illuminating facts and masterful language in a way that exposes somewhat humorous paradox’s that keep us hungering for more of this insightful and exhilarating book. In these chapters Pollan explores the dilemmas facing us through his own experiences in choosing to eat as a Hunter-gatherer. Using poignant language that unfolds naturally he depicts the risks of gathering or hunting foods from various perspectives. His flowing logic in making his choice is laced generously with support from sources such as Walden, Thoreau, Leopold, Shepard, and others, thus giving credence to the entire process. This thorough, well supported reasoning frequently gives rise to subtle ironies making the American dilemma of eating somewhat laughable and the book all the more fascinating. Pollan keeps the reader mentally...
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...My second favorite was the Botany of Desire even thought I hated reading that book I believe I became a better note taker. I believe I turned all my weakness around and made them my strengths rather note taking, summarizing, punctuations, and transition words. I’m not saying I’m perfect at it but I’m a whole lot better than what I was and I truly believe that I’m ready for English I ,I’m ready for the next challenge I know it’s going to be hard but I learned the key is take you time believe in yourself and tell yourself you got...
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...Academic essay on Annie Proulx's "Job Story" Choices are something we all make. Not necessarily important choices, but there will always be a time to make them. It's not always good choices, but they have to be made. There will always be consequences, whether it's bad or good. Throughout the story, Leeland Lee has to make a lot of choices. Where to live, where to work and when to work. All the different choices he made, put him in the position he is now. Leeland Lee is an awkward-looking young boy. His face is heavily boned, which he has gotten from his mom, his neck is quite thick and he has red-gold hair. His eyes are as pouchy as a middle-aged alcoholic. His nose is broad and lays close to his face. Lori Bovee is Leeland Lee's wife. She has an undistinguished oval face, and hair of medium length. Leeland Lee is the protagonist of the story, because he is the main character. I would say Leeland is a flat and static character as he is an endless optimist. He doesn't give up when it comes to finding a new job, and despite his wife dying he still gets a job at Unique Eats. The reason he is a static character is because he doesn't change at all. After getting several different jobs he doesn't change anything, after his mom and wife dies he doesn't change one single thing except the fact he isn't listening to the radio anymore, but since that have been an important factor of the story all along, it can also show a lot about how he has changed. The story starts November...
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...Essay on “Job History” written by Annie Proulx In the short story “Job History” written by Annie Proulx, we follow Leeland Lee from the time of his birth, until he is about fifty years old. In the short story we follow Leeland through his harsh life, with ups and downs, in the form of thoughts, feelings, incidents, etc. Leeland is born in a ranch in Wyoming, and lives there with his wife Lori. Leeland does not look particularly good, in fact he is a very unattractive man; (page 91, line 12)“Leeland’s face shows heavy bones from his mother’s side. His neck is thick and his red-gold hair plastered down in bangs. Even as a child his eyes are as pouchy as those of a middle-age alcoholic, the brows rod-straight above wandering out-of-line eyes. His nose lies broad and close to his face, his mouth seems to have been cut with a single chisel blow into easy flesh” And in the top of that, we see how Leeland through his life, tries to find a successful career, but fails consistently. He moves various times from place to place, too seek occupation and good business. But it is hard when you’re a high school dropout, without a career. Leeland have to changes his job constantly, because of his lack of luck, and since he can’t get along white his bosses. He is never able to stay at one job or place for long, which lead to problems in the family. He has a hard time supporting his wife, and their children financially. Throughout the story the author, Annie Proulx manages...
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...An essay is a piece of writing which is often written from an author's personal[->0] point of view[->1]. Essays can consist of a number of elements, including: literary criticism[->2], political manifestos[->3], learned arguments[->4], observations of daily life, recollections, and reflections of the author. The definition of an essay is vague, overlapping with those of an article[->5] and a short story[->6]. Almost all modern essays are written in prose[->7], but works in verse[->8] have been dubbed essays (e.g. Alexander Pope[->9]'s An Essay on Criticism[->10] and An Essay on Man[->11]). While brevity usually defines an essay, voluminous works like John Locke[->12]'s An Essay Concerning Human Understanding[->13] and Thomas Malthus[->14]'s An Essay on the Principle of Population[->15] are counterexamples. In some countries (e.g., the United States and Canada), essays have become a major part of formal education[->16]. Secondary students are taught structured essay formats to improve their writing skills, and admission essays[->17] are often used by universities[->18] in selecting applicants and, in the humanities and social sciences, as a way of assessing the performance of students during final exams. The concept of an "essay" has been extended to other mediums beyond writing. A film essay is a movie that often incorporates documentary film making styles and which focuses more on the evolution of a theme or an idea. A photographic essay[->19] is an attempt to cover a topic...
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...We all know love. We have all loved in some kind of way. We love our parents, significant others and even our friends. But we can also love other things like animals or material things. But what is the difference between loving and liking? And is it better not to love and feel pain or to love and be hurt in the progress? Jonathan Franzen seeks to answer these questions in his essay “Liking Is for Cowards. Go for What Hurts”. The essay “Liking Is for Cowards. Go for What Hurts” is, as mentioned, written by Jonathan Franzen and published in The New York Times, May 28, 2011. Jonathan Franzen is born in 1959, and he is an acclaimed American novelist and essayist. The essay is based on the commencement speech he delivered at Kenyon College in Ohio, USA. “Our technology has become extremely adept in creating products that correspond to our fantasy ideal of an erotic relationship, in which the beloved object asks for nothing and gives everything, instantly. (…)” As Franzen claims in his essay, many people can feel like they love their technological object. It gives them a satisfaction, which human interaction maybe wouldn’t. Franzen however thinks, that people in general don’t love material things: they like them. There is a major difference between loving and liking – even though it might appear small. “Liking, in general, is commercial culture’s substitute for loving.” Products are made to be likeable, but if that concept in transferred to a person, you would instantly see...
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