Life does not have to be complex to be good, this is simply because a good life is, a life where a person is a “good person.” This has always been my perception, however lately, pondering this idea has left me with the question “What is a good person?” There is such a vast diversity … Read more
Pip is used by his elders in society. He is constantly manipulated by them and turned into a puppet that is tasked with preforming their bidding. The first example of this is in chapter one of Great Expectations, when The Convict used Pip to obtain goods for his own need. The Convict appeared in the … Read more
Man’s presence in the eco-system requires a “green” approach to the use of animals. The principle of the sustainable use of a natural, renewable resource meets this requirement ecologically, conservationally and morally” (TheSealFishery. com). I think the seal hunt is one of the world’s best examples that refer to “green” approach to the use of … Read more
In his painting, Paris Street: Rainy Day, Gustave Caillebotte showcases his view on late 18th century Paris. The figures nearest to the audience are blurred and seemingly out of focus whereas the pedestrians and carriage towards the center of the town square have sharp edges and are more distinctly defined. The images in the background … Read more
Someone can go from having everything to nothing, in a blink of an eye. Having everything that was needed and desired to having nothing can really change the way people act and function. In this world there are two types of people, people that have to work for their necessities and people that just get … Read more
Mr. Mckutchin was known as the creepy man all the kids in the neighborhood knew to be afraid of for reasons unbeknownst to them. Nobody ever saw him coming or going from his great big house that was across the street and a just touch down the road from Erin’s home. But, sometimes people, scary … Read more
In the movie “ Cool Runnings”, the director mixes all different emotions with a storyline proving you can do anything that you put your mind to. The movie begins with Olympic hopeful Derice, running across Jamaica. He is doing this because he is training for the 1988 Olympic Games, and hopes to be a gold-medal … Read more
America has become a society that fears diversity. The country that was once unified is now divided. How did it come to this? Though, there are several possible answers to this question, one stands out in particular, political correctness. The Oxford Dictionary defines political correctness as “The avoidance, often considered as taken to extremes, of … Read more
I woke up feeling so excited. Once we got everything we needed, we were out the door and into the car. We left real quick so we could find a parking spot.I couldn’t wait to get there and ride the roller coasters, Mr. Freeze, The Boss, etc., but the one ride that I really wanted … Read more
When you compare and contrast personal fitness trainers and strength and conditioning coaches to athletic trainers, you will learn that importance, versatility, and scope of the athletic profession. In my opinion, not only are they both certified in their field individual field of expertise; they provide a safe environment for their athletes. Personal trainers are … Read more
Nativism in the 21st Century Since its creation the United States has been a welcoming home for the lost souls of the world, looking for a place where they could grow and prosper, free of prosecution and judgment. Everyone came for a fresh start, the freedom and liberty that was unattainable in other countries. The … Read more
In the epic myth The Odyssey, written by Homer, Odysseus takes a twenty year long and perilous journey back to his homeland Ithaka. He must face many physical and mental challenges that makes him worthy of being a hero. The physical qualities that possess an epic hero include immense gallantness and dexterity. This can be … Read more
Besides being the Greek Goddess of Wisdom, Athena is an incredibly valuable goddess, and she possesses many qualities that set her apart from the other deities of Olympus. First of all, Athena had great leadership skills, and was very convincing in her words and actions. This is displayed when Athena and Poseidon are competing over … Read more
“In the blink of an eye everything can change.” These words perfectly describe the short story “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin. In this short story, Mrs.Mallard’s world is turned upside down when she finds out that her husband has died. Within that hour Mrs.Mallard’s life continues to drastically change as she comes … Read more
Panera Bread Company-2010 Strategic Audit I. Current Situation: A. Current Performance Healthy financial position: company experiencing growth without debts, increased revenue, increased earnings per share. Higher operating cost, small revenue compared to competitors Increased price per share Total company revenue increased by 4.2% Hoover Europe still showing losses. Net Income increased by 27.6% 55 net … Read more
As a teacher candidate, when reflecting back on the SMART board activity I felt there were many strengthens to it. The activities on the SMART board were a review for the students on what they learned previously, which required students to display their knowledge in multiple ways. The activities met all of the requirements of … Read more
“The thought of military grade weapons being given to the local police is madness” (Sgt. Rob Aponte quoted in Kachmar). GIving military grade weapons to local police is not something people think about daily. Most think if there is armored cars in their village would make their village safer, but is this really the case? … Read more
The outdoors has been an integral part of who I am, allowing me to connect deeply with my dad and to forge a new bond with my sister. Growing up with amazing access to the wilderness, I’ve been on countess hikes and climbs with my family and have found a sense of freedom, independence, and … Read more
One of the professions I have a lot of interest in would be marine biology. I took the high school course on it last year and I had a lot of fun in the class. The critters were adorable and I was able to play with all of them, whenever I wanted. My favorite, honestly, … Read more
Is Earth’s atmosphere heated from above or below? Explain. The earth’s atmosphere is heated from below. Initially, the energy of the sun passes through the earth’s atmosphere and radiates heat onto the land and water surfaces, which then radiates heat into the atmosphere. This effect is also known as the greenhouse effect. 6. Describe the … Read more
Various characters in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet exhibit aspects of an “outsider”. The obvious choices being Claudius and Hamlet. Claudius appears to be freed from moral restrictions, while Hamlet represents the stereotypical isolated intellectual. However, both of them pale in comparison to the true outsider in the play: Ophelia. Both Claudius and Hamlet are too respected … Read more
Interest and suspense are created in the story by having the death of the main character at the beginning of the story. By doing this the reader is anticipating the story to come of how her death came to be. 2.The final paragraph of the story is the resolution, it lets us know what happened … Read more
Written by J. D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye explores the recollections of an adolescent boy, Holden Caulfield, who experiences a nervous breakdown. Salinger illustrates Holden’s personal dilemmas through setting and characterisation to show the readers Holden’s isolation. The Social Network, directed by David Fincher, is a film of similar context, exploring the social … Read more
Space, the final frontier. We are born with an elemental eagerness to make the unknown known, to discover the undiscovered. Since ancient times, we have ventured far and wide. That inexorable vigor has perhaps become humanity’s greatest virtue. And so then, the question is, are we done? We have explored the extremities of our planet, … Read more
1.Two companies who use Six Sigma? Ford and General Electric are two companies that use Six Sigma. 2.3 of John Kotter’s books. List the names and tell which book you would be most interested in reading and why. The names of the three books are, Our Iceberg is Melting, The Heart of Change, and Leading … Read more
This analysis will examine the following focal points, panopticism, scoptophilic instincts, and visual pleasure. First, the analysis will examine panopticism in relation to embedded “secret politics” within the film, The Day I Became a Woman. Second, the analysis will compare both scoptophilic instinct with visual pleasure. In Chapter Five, Panopticism, which appears in Visual Culture: … Read more
The person I have chosen to write about is the Knight. I believe that the Knight would tell a story all about him because he is selfish. He would possibly even make up tall tales about himself or how he defeated a whole army on his own. Throughout “The Prologue” the Knight had shown no … Read more
Esther is invited by Constantin to go see the United Nations. Esther is well aware that Buddy’s mother, Mrs.Willard, is behind this meeting. Buddy is a man who has been chasing after Esther for quite some time now. Although it started rough and seemed to end rough, Buddy is still after her. His mother, Mrs. … Read more
“Egyptians” back in time If there was a possibility to go back in time and be part of history I would go back to Egyptian time. In the time of Egyptians, were ruled by a Pharaoh that command and controlled the people his way. By this being said the people (the Sumerians) who were slaves … Read more
Why attend a college? There are several people who don’t attend to college, not knowing that a degree will help with many things. Attending a college is the first step to obtain all three of these results. First, people work at a place where they are there only for the high salary. Secondly, others don’t … Read more
Being left to fight alone is devastating for anyone suffering from any form of mental illness. If a person you know seems to be struggling then reach out and connect with them. I can guarantee that showing that you care will make a huge difference and possibly save that person’s life. When you find yourself … Read more
Citizen Kane is a 1941 American drama film by Orson Welles, its producer, co-author, director and star. The picture was Welles’s first feature film. Nominated for Academy Awards in nine categories, it won an Academy Award for Best Writing by Herman J. Mankiewicz and Welles. Considered by many critics, filmmakers, and fans to be the … Read more
Pain is a harsh reminder that one is still very much connected to the collective rapture called existence; a belonging which often resonates radially as it does its utmost best to alert one that to continue with the chosen action, to continue along the chosen path, is not without harsh yet definitely quantifiable inauspicious consequences. … Read more
Almost all humans, at some point of their lives, experience a sense of nervousness or worry known as anxiety. Anxiety affects the way humans act because of this unease that humans feel, it creates a fear of completing tasks or a fear of failure. Some of those who experience anxiety break down and have panic … Read more
Confidentiality is a key word in most professions, especially in an attorney-client relationship. Through many years of requesting your firm’s services, I have always had a good experience in dealing with your firm. You have provided me with excellent service. Also, your firm has always left me having confidence that both my personal and business … Read more
When I was a baby I used to cry all day and all night. No one knew what was wrong. My mother took me to the doctor who said, “Nothing is wrong.” So I just cried all day and night. As I was got older, I was the person that did not eat a lot. … Read more
To protect the young children, men, and women of the next generation, it is recommended sex offenders involuntarily undergo chemical castration which will influence nonviolent society. This effect has the tendency of a non-threatening environment with its extended treatment on sex hormones to reduce the levels of testosterone, desires, and unwanted fantasies. Depending on the … Read more
When man was first created they were given gifts by Prometheus. They had received many wonderful things such as the shape of the gods and understanding. There is one special gift that Prometheus did not give man, dreaming. Prometheus wanted to grant man this godly ability, but he could not. Only Hallucinus, god of dreams, … Read more
he story American Translation is about how having a mirror in the bedroom can be bad luck in marriage. “You cannot put mirrors at the foot of your bed. All your marriage happiness will bounce back and turn the opposite way” (Tan 147). This applies to the St. Clair’s because Lena and Harold live in … Read more
Happiness is a universal human objective that has recently gaining more traction in the field of human psychology, known as positive psychology. The documentary Happy, by director Roko Belic, explains that being involved in a community makes people happier. He also says that personal growth, close relationships and community feeling have a major value in … Read more
Same-sex marriage is now legal across all US states due to a recent ruling from the Supreme Court of America (reference). Judicial review is the authority of a court to repeal unconstitutional government laws and actions (textbook reference). Theoretically, judicial review is there to “protect[] the constitutional rights of individuals” from arbitrary powers of the … Read more
2 years back, Mrs. Cooper and her late husband had moved into the house next to Elizabeth’s. Being a friendly suburban housewife with a loving husband and two sons, the 36 years old housewife would always offer helps to make them feel welcomed. The husband, Mr. Cooper was a really friendly and an easy going … Read more
High school is a new atmosphere to everyone. There’s more people, new teachers. It doesn’t start to hit you that you’re almost done with high school until the first week of senior year. It feels like just yesterday you were coming to open house freshman year. You defiantly feel a little intimidated when you’re a … Read more
Paper 1: “The Old Man” In this paper I can see that this student uses simple sentences very well. This student uses a simple sentence to get right to the point, and it’s working well for this student. The student’s introduction sentence was simple, yet it caught my attention. “Sand, beach, and water are what … Read more
The Doctrine of Double Effect (DDE) is often invoked to explain the permissibility of an individual’s action that has two outcomes: one where the end result can be foresee and is good, the other that can also be foresee and is bad (Goldworth, Amnon, 2008). In other words, this doctrine is used to justify cases … Read more
Free range farming can be controversial. It is expensive, but also offers a better life for animals. In this discussion you will be informed about the good side of free range farming, the negative aspects of free range farming. I will also inform you about the costs of both. There are a lot of good … Read more
When identifying and articulating ethics, one may conclude that the best way to express one’s values is through speech or literature, bluntly stating what they believe. However, this is simply untrue, for there are limitless theories, and a multitude of ways to express them. The Greeks, for example, exhibited their values in multiple ways. The … Read more
Time is a subjective concept which is different for everyone and for every situation, but society felt a need to quantify time giving it a number. In Momo, Michael Ende explores this idea of time and its importance to our life. Central to the ideas in Momo, is the point that “Everyone knows a single … Read more
Odysseus is an epic hero in various ways. He is known for his strength, craftiness, and confidence. In book one, the line, “.. of the man skilled in all ways of contending.” is talking about Odysseus and is quoting that Odysseus is clever and skilled. Odysseus is also mentally strong in the way how he … Read more
I am writing about the famous Isaac Newton. Even though Isaac Newton was born January 4, he was born on Christmas day. He is an important part of science that changed the world by giving use the three laws of motion and the concept of gravity. I care because his discovery led to many other … Read more