Ch 15-16 Deadmen

15.

P. 238 

"Waiting for him was Bolshevik death squad led by commander Jacob Yurousky."

This quote is relevant to the 15th chapter because it tells the reader what happen to the Russian Royal family. Through the whole chapter Dr. Maples investigates what happened to the royal family, which they were killed by Jacob Yurousky and his death squad.

P. 239

"Yurousky had not finished speaking when the first shots exploded in the narrow room."

I think this quote captures the cruelty that is described throughout the chapter when the family was murdered in order to overthrow the government.

P.239

"Execution of Nicholas, the bloody crowned murderer shot without Bourgeous formal ties but in accordance with our new democratic principles."

The quote demonstrates why the royal Russian family was being murdered, to overthrow the old government and to establish a new one.

P. 244

"Eight days after the murders, white Russian arms under admiral Alexander Kolchak reconquered Ekaterinburg"

This quote emphasizes that this was all military related and the whole family had to pay the price that was probably unjustly set upon them.

P.267

""Anna Anderson" went to her grave in 1984 claiming she was Anastasia"

I think it is interesting how the "lost princess" is actually an option for the what happen because no one knows what happened to Anastasia even if Dr. Maples does not think she survived.

16.

P.270

"I am recalling 5 young students..."

As always it is important to set the scene of the victims describing their background and what their life was like so that the reader knows what was stripped from the victim, and I believe to get the reader to connect as he connects with the case.

P.271

"Unfortunately for him he left traces of his semen at the scene and this identified him by means of DNA "fingerprinting"."

Even though this quote is important it mostly makes me very happy to know that the murderer made a mistake and it lead to his downfall. I see it as a revenge from the two girls he raped because that caused him to get caught.

P.274

“. accused man suddenly pleaded guilty of five counts of murder and three of rape."

It was Shocking that someone capable of those horrendous actions could just confess to so many crimes that were certainly going to keep him locked for a while.

P.274

""I've been running all my life" he declared "and there are some things you cannot run from anymore.""

I think this is important because it gives a sort of closure that he "bad guys" actually have remorse and have to live with it forever and hopefully it is unbearable.

P.280

"They have tales to tell us even though they are dead."

I think this is important to the whole book because it is what he tries to demonstrate in all the chapters that even dead bodies can tell the truth: there is no perfect crime.

Ch13-14 Deadmen

13.

 Atrocity:

an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.

Insurrection:
a violent uprising against an authority or government.
Reverenced:

deep respect for someone or something.

Sarcophagus: 
a stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece.

Concubines:
a woman who lives with a man but has lower status than his wife or wives.

Perpetual:
never ending or changing.

Embezzling:
steal or misappropriate (money placed in one's trust or belonging to the organization for which one works).

Conspirators:

a person who takes part in a conspiracy.

Antiquity:
the ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.

Despoiling:
steal or violently remove valuable or attractive possessions from; plunder




14.
Truculence:
obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness.
Compunction:

a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad.

Arduous:

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Frivolous: 
not having any serious purpose or value.

Exhuming:

dig out (something buried, especially a corpse) from the ground.

Delved:
reach inside a receptacle and search for something.

Convivial:
(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
Embalming:
preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative
Arsenic:
the chemical element of atomic number 33, a brittle steel-gray metalloid
Anticlimactic:
anything connected with turning out to be far less meaningful or exciting than was hoped

EC Nanotechnology blog

Nanotechnology

During the Nanotechnology presentation I actually learned a few things that were very interesting. Even if the presenter talked fast, it gave him more time to explore the subject of Nanotechnology. He seemed almost positive that Nanotechnology was the future of, well basically, the whole world. ranging from everyday things to medicine, science, and technology. He also said it would be a good idea to work in nanotechnology because it is where most if not all the work was going to be. The thing that i thought was the most interesting of the whole presentation was the water proof spray, and how it actually worked. The first thing i thought of was spraying cars that way they would never get dirty and would not have to wash them. It is also a good idea to spray clothes but i wonder how that would affect washing clothes because they still get dirty and need to be washed.

Ch 9-10 Dead men

9.

For chapter 9 I decided to draw "the perfect weapon" which Maples describes as the icicle because it melts and it leaves no evidence. I also decided to draw a TV and a crib because the case with the father who beat the baby to death because he couldn't watch his football game.

10.

For chapter 10 I drew flames because most of the chapter revolves around burning and a urn because Maples describes the process of being cremated.

Ch 11-12 Dead Men

11.

"They almost consumed the truth."

[pg.152]

This quote is important because it symbolizes what Maples does in all his cases he discovers the truth behind what happens even when the truth is hidden as it was in the Meek-Jennings case.

"As a forensic anthropologist, my work is necessarily focused on the dead more than on the living."

[pg.160]

This quote reflects simply what Maples has to do as a forensic anthropologist his main concern is with the dead but in some cases he had to focus on things prior to death.

"Until now life had smiled on Page Jennings."

[pg.164]

This quote stood out to me because it proves how quickly things can change and how hard it is to forget because Jennings had such a harsh ending even though her life had been good.

"[Chris] was trying to help his sister get her life straightened out. but Meek wouldn't let go.."

[pg.166]

This quote is important pertaining to the overall book because even if it was focused a specific case because in many of the cases the victim was tried to help but couldn't be saved as did Jennings.

"It is a remembrance I appreciate." 

[pg.186]

Maples in a way gets attached to his cases and it is proved by the gestures of the family and how close he gets to them, I understand it he puts himself in the place of the murderer and victim.   

 12.

"The question of American soldiers missing in action in Vietnam is an open, bleeding wound in American politics even today"

[pg.187]

The first sentence of the chapter gives an introduction to the whole chapter and the overall theme of the soldiers who were lost in battle.

"Twice a year I visit the laboratory in Hawaii where recommendations for identifications are made and cases are resolved"

[pgs.188-189]

I think this quote was meant to prove to everyone that the bodies of those brave soldiers are not forgotten and the best forensic anthropologist are working to make sure they are identified and to inform their loved ones what happened to them.

"The Asiatic bones...are sent back to Vietnam, although the authorities there are often unwilling to take them back."

[pg.191]

I think this quote is very sad because it shows the cruelty of the world, how their own people can turn their back on their own people and just abandon them here without giving an explanation to the families of the diseased.

"In most cases the dentist has a great advantage."

[pg.192]

Even though both the forensic anthropologist and the dentist investigate the cases the dentist have the advantage of dental records that help them identify the corpse but anthropologist know the experience to identify the victims life details through their bones.

"For me, as most visitors, the wall is a deeply moving experience."

[pg.206]

I think Maples feels very strongly about his work with the soldiers that lost their life fighting for their country and he spends a lot of time not only identifying the bodies but he also goes to honor them when they are buried. 

 

career post

Masseuse

 JOB OUTLOOK

Massage therapists treat clients by massaging to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients. Massage therapists work in various settings, both private and public, such as private offices(spas, hospitals, and fitness centers) Some massage therapists also travel to clients’ homes or offices to give a massage.

TRAINING

Massage therapists typically complete a post-secondary education of 500 or more hours of experience, although standards and requirements are different by state or locality. Most states regulate massage therapy and require massage therapists to have a license or certification.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Massage therapist or Masseuses usually spend their days giving massages on people. It depends on their working environment they can work in many places as i stated before, like spas, hospitals or many other places in obtaining the same things to manipulate the soft-tissue to help people relax of to help with some kind of injury.   

  SALARY

The annual Massage Therapist salary ranges usually between $40,776-$55,235. However, the salary may vary depending on a number of factors.

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