Business Essays
The definition or literacy, according to the Webster’s New World Dictionary, is “the quality or state of being literate. ” In other words, the ability to read, write, spell, and communicate effectively progressively encourages the development of the way people learn and understand the world around them. The characteristics of proficient literacy would include enunciation, […]
Are you a zarf? I know you, you probably are, why would you do such a thing? Does it make you feel strong does it make you feel heroic? Zarf, in its purest definition is a person who holds a cup not containing handles. But what does it really mean? What is the purpose for […]
Two men approach each other in a field of overgrown thickets of brush, one with a bale of golden wheat wrapped in cloth and thrown over his shoulder, the other encouraging two young cattle to follow him. They stop when they get close enough to make eye contact, nod, and exchange pleasantries. The one man […]
Introduction Many aspiring novelists and poets of the Victorian Era included social criticisms in their works. Charles Dickens is one such novelist who observed and judged the class system.Many of his works are written in protest of the actions of the upper class towards the lower class. In Oliver Twist, Dickens expresses his feelings of […]
There are many debates as to how to interpret the constitution. However, none are as controversial as the arguments over the fourteenth amendment. John Rawls believes the equal protection clause should be viewed through a “veil of ignorance” or with a perspective free of bias. With this ideal, the current interpretation of the clause by […]
The desire to escape from the boredom and hardship of life can be a tantalizing dream which disregards common sense and practicality. Life at home lacks the luster and glamor of adventures in exotic locales with new companions. But sometimes, the responsibilities and duties set in place by society and one’s peers are too important […]
If you had the opportunity to do it? Would you? Why becoming a nurse practitioner will not only help you, but everyone around you. By: Hadiel Mohieldin Have you ever had that feeling in your stomach while waiting at a hospital that whoever will come through the door has some sort of harmful mechanism? Well, […]
Imagine living in a country that does not want you because you don’t support the current, leader, a dictator. Yet, they will not let you go because they do not want the world to know what is really going on inside the borders and how citizens are treated daily in life. This is a country […]
H.W. # 59: Read pages 676-682 (to New Mass…) Evaluate the statement: The economic changes of the early 20th Century were primarily that of government intervention in the economy. Government intervention mostly subsided as the new business elite of America soared, which consisted of salaried executives, plant managers, and engineers who supported the corporate age […]
As I see it, a great invention is one that can serve more than one purpose, something that is not thrown away after it has lost its utility or when a newer model comes along. I am reliving my childhood currently by rereading A Series of Unfortunate Events. Violet, a main character, is the inventor. […]
Costa Rica Green Design A building constructed using green design is a building made in a way to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly. This usually means collaborating with architects and interior designers to find eco-friendly alternatives and ideas. As our environment continues to face difficulties with pollution, climate change, and sea levels rising it […]
Can murder be justified? Carneades of Cyrene, North Africa, the head philosopher of the Platonic Academy, proposed a scenario where murder could be justified. His scenario: two sailors are shipwrecked, and both spot a single plank of wood that is capable of supporting only one man. The first sailor reaches the plank first, but the […]
The topic of Christopher Colombus, and whether his discovering of America was good or bad, is widely debated between people because of how many different opinions there are on this topic. Some people argue that Christopher Columbus was a great explorer, discovered America, and colonized it, paving the way for America as we know it […]
Taco Bell was founded by a man named Glen Bell in March of 1962. Previously, Bell had started seven other companies. These companies included four independent hamburger and hot dog stands, two chains of Taquerias, and even a mini golf course. Eventually, he sold all of these companies to family or friends. Bell positioned the […]
Launched May 31 1911, a ship weighing 52,310 tons was heading to New York on her Maiden Voyage. This ship was the Royal Mail Ship Titanic. The Titanic was built in March 31 1909, and took many years to build. At 882 feet and 9 inches in length, it is considered to be one of […]
Animals need doctors too! Many people, who don’t know a lot about pets, might say they are different from humans, and that they don’t get cancer or need surgical operations. But the truth is – animal’s needs are very similar to humans and when they get a disease or become sick, they require much of […]
The youth of society has recently become fascinated with the word and concept “basic” . “That girl’s so basic. ” “Wow, he dresses just like everyone else. Can he be any more basic?” A friend and I were texting the other night, and he was making fun of girls for being “basic.” I asked him […]
Have you ever heard of a 631 year old diamond that’s traveled the world, worth, millions, and is considered to be fatally cursed? The Hope Diamond, a blue beauty that, over its lifetime has been permanently cut into a 45-carat stone, is currently on display at the Smithsonian Institute. Unlike most gems, the Hope Diamond’s […]
Concussions Prompt (common app): Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma – anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify […]
As I started high school I was scared and nervous. I didn’t think I would make friends so fast or easily. But as more people came into my life as I transitioned into the high school life, I noticed I’m happier than before. I have never been so excited to go to school and be […]
Separating generations a bad idea; When young, old live together, it’s better for society Since the migration of young families to Levittown (America’s first plannned community transformed suburbia) during the late 1940s and 1950s, Long Island has developed by seperating generational groups, creating an unnatural environment where the young and older have little to do […]
Illuminati The television screen turns black then it turns back-on. Suddenly people with black capes show-up on tv, and you ask yourself, what is going on?They were the illuminati. A big group of people that were in the illuminati. Many people think illuminati is not important.think again the person that made illuminati was adam weishaupt. […]
As of December 1, 2012, I had my application completed and sent in. There was an example of my writing, two awesome recommendations, a shed filled out by my guidance counselor, paperwork to prove I live in South Carolina, and a recent picture of me. I had everything I needed. I even had it in […]
It is very hard to lose somebody that is close to you. In the short story, A Rose for Emily, Emily lost her father while she was still fairly young. Another concept that this story has is that many people do not like being treated unfairly or when another person has certain privileges just because […]
In today’s society, advertisers are becoming increasingly creative when it comes to promoting products. They carefully choose their context, target audience and message that they want the advertisement to send to viewers. When analyzing these three criteria, it is easy to judge the effectiveness of ads such as the print ad for Dolce and Gabbana […]
What compelled you to read this paper? Did it somehow interest you or catch your eye, and you decided to read it? Was it simply the next paper in a towering pile? These are valid reasons, and perhaps what comes to mind when you think of this question. Yet consider this: was this your own […]
The last decade had seen a rise in unnecessary shootings and the deaths of far too many innocent Americans because of the use of concealed handguns. In 2001, a study in Accident Analysis and Prevention showed that 50 people were shot each day and a child under 15 died every other day from accidental gun […]
“Never bend your head always hold it high look the world straight in the eye.” word from the inspirational Helen Keller(Keller).It was nighttime around 7:30 p.m. My coach put me into the football game on our home field.I lined up against my man on defense and after a couple of snaps when he went up […]
An interesting idea about Pi has been introduced that can make high school trigonometry less confusing. A circle is defined as “a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center.” Since the radius is used to define a circle, then I believe that the […]
In James Hurst’s short story, “The Scarlet Ibis”, the author uses techniques such as imagery, language, and nature to tell the story of the narrator’s little brother, Doodle, and to show how pride and spite lead to the downfall of characters. Imagery is used when the scarlet ibis and the brother are compared, language is […]
