Business Essays
Throughout its history, Europe had consisted of warring states fighting for land and the right to be recognized as Independent entities. They are all channeled by the pride in the feeling of being bound together by a common national identity. Very recently, the region of Catalonia voted to secede from Spain in a referendum in […]
Things are different in the television entertainment business than what they used to be. Television started off by being used to amuse viewers that would tune in to watch their favorite shows and sitcoms. Modern day television companies have found a way to entertain their viewers in a unique way. That way is through reality […]
The graphic novel Persepolis explores the cultural revolution that took place in Iran during the 1970’s-1980’s and the effects this revolution had on various groups in Iranian society. Written in French and translated into twenty four different languages, Persepolis is purposely made accessible to a variety of countries. Satrapi offers the audience a vast cultural […]
Harper Lee said, “The one place where a man ought to get a square deal is in a courtroom, be he any color or the rainbow, but people have a way of carrying their resentments right into a jury box. As you grow older, you’ll see white men cheat every day of your life, but […]
Kate Chopin’s novel, The Awakening was published in 1899 as the one of the first of its kind. It explores the mind of a woman trapped in a marriage that no longer fulfills her. Chopin astounded readers of the time with her bold presentation of the protagonist Edna Pontellier’s search for a more meaningful and […]
“Winter. A cold November. A group of young men! Gentlemen. Religious fanatics of the old faith. Inflamed by a heretic priest—they contrive to dig a tunnel under a building. They pack it with gunpowder with the purpose of blowing up the building. And not just any building—Parliament! And not just the building, but with it, […]
Janice Butler, my mother, was born on July 24th, 1962 in Arlington Heights Illinois. Her parents are Edward and Virginia Chiappetta. I did not know much about my grandfathers’ life while he was younger. His parents were born in Italy. They cant to America together while they were teenagers, and started a new life. He […]
“Planned Parenthood is a nonprofit organization that does research into and gives advice on contraception, family planning, and reproductive problems” (About Us). This program is necessary and the government should not defund Planned Parenthood because private women’s health care organizations are more expensive; therefore, women who are living below the poverty line cannot afford the […]
A rock by a house that overlooks fields for miles. As the wind whips through the air disturbing everything around it, I sit on this rock relaxing, taking it all in. I notice one tree standing alone in a field. Leaves are being ripped off the tree. Branches bend and break left and right, falling […]
I never wanted to sleep. What a dreadfully tedious idea it is to sleep and wake, sleep and wake, sleep and wake? I could deny myself a normal routine, but that wouldn’t do any justice to my mortality. I suppose it would be just as accurate to say that I never wanted to be human, […]
When we think of patriotism, most people think of the love they have for their country and how they’re willing to sacrifice anything. Being a patron, is having the courage go give others support when they need it. Everyone has their own definition of patriotism. To me patriotism means, the love people share for our […]
As soon as Taylor stepped through the door, she could sense chaos.She has babysat four year old Matt before and was not exactly eager to do it again.After she took her shoes off, Matt ran up and tackled her into a hug. Taylor took two steps back and sighed, it was gonna be a long […]
“You know that kind of guy that does nothing but bad things and his life sucks?” Well, that’s him his name is Earl. Today i’m talking about My name is Earl a tv show from 2005-2009. The reason’s why I think it’s the best tv show ever is because it’s a great story, funny, and […]
Close to 35% of all high school students have committed suicide due to stress. As teenagers, we have become much more desensitized compared to teenagers in previous generations. Because today’s society has such a vast amount of technology that gives us so much information, we are taking on these rigorous, adult responsibilities and it is […]
Dear, Mother. I have been hear in the monastery for almost a year now, and I love it. Our Abbot is very kind but strict just as well. After I took the three vows, then I was to shave my head. I didn’t like that idea much but I am getting used to the new […]
Sometimes people label others. These labels can sometimes be good but can sometimes be untrue or unfair. The theme of my book Travel Team is when people are defined they have to decide whether they submit to that definition or try to break free of it. Travel Team has several characters who demonstrate this. First, […]
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou is 281 pages of pure heart and reality. This autobiography caught my interest at the library for its creative title, which implies that even though some of us go through tough events and meet oppressing people, we can still take something sweet from our experiences […]
Weeds may be unwanted for a number of reasons: they might be unsightly, or crowd out or restrict light to more desirable plants (especially crop plants) or use limited nutrients from the soil. They can harbor and spread plant pathogens that infect and degrade the quality of crop or horticultural plants. Some weeds are a […]
When you walk into my parents’ bathroom, in all honesty, there’s not much to look at. It’s simple and plain, from the completely white walls to the beige carpet and the birch cabinets. It looks like any other bathroom—a sink, a toilet, a walk-in shower. Like I said, nothing special. It’s even smaller than my […]
People who are sheltered from the real world are the only people who would ever say that there are no racist people in America. You can just go play Call of Duty online for about a half hour and you will hear the most racist eleven year olds yelling at you the entire time. There […]
The desire for nonconformity is an admirable trait but when taken too far, it can be detrimental to one’s aspirations and dreams. While it is natural for one to pursue fleeting passions, it is also important to temper this quest for desire, with practicality. The dangers of immoderation are especially evident in the case of […]
If I Stay: Determining Aspects of Transformative Decisions People make choices, and choices make people. Society endeavors to make ethical decisions each day, respectful to their values and disposition. Each person’s life choices are made based on the aspects that hold value to them or ethics that determine who they are or strive to be. […]
Romances are now commonly seen as just love stories, but the original meaning of a romance is the story of a near perfect hero who goes on a quest. Even though all romances contain the many of the same elements, often they differ completely by the way the author writes the story. “Sir Gawain and […]
During the great depression, isolation and loneliness were the 2 main key points that affected people during the time; Living on streets, fighting for survival, begging for money and a place to live are just a few examples. So here is the question I want to cover in this essay. ln what ways did teens […]
“Any idiot can face a crisis – it’s day to day living that wears you out. ” However my day to day living has not worn me out yet. My name is Derek and this quote is a great example of my life so far. The person I am now has been carved out of […]
“Not a little thing like that! Not a butterfly!” This quote from the short story “A Sound of Thunder,” written by Ray Bradbury, shows the impact of even the smallest things. In this short story everything is changed after Eckels returns and finds out that he killed a butterfly while hunting a dinosaur so many […]
Introduction Nearly 5.4 million Congolese citizens have been killed since 1998 due to the war over the country’s basic resources, rich minerals and government. This is one of the deadliest strifes since World War II. And yet, the media does not focus on all the commotion happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Why? Wars, […]
Try to tickle yourself. The center of your right foot is the most ticklish part of the body. You can’t do it. Even if you try to tickle yourself in the exact same place and in the exact same way someone else tickled, you will not feel anything. You don’t laugh hysterically, as you would […]
Captive Orcas: Do Scientific Benefits Outweigh Animal Rights? The debate over whether orcas should be kept in captivity has become heated in the last few years, likely as a result of Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s 2013 documentary Blackfish, which brought the issue to the mainstream public. Since then, the scheme of animal rights has changed, especially when […]
A neutrino is a very fascinating particle. It is a charge-less electron that is able to pass through materials because it is mass-less. It has a fraction of the weight of the electron, which is 1/1836 amu. They are only affected by a weak subatomic force. This force is the only force that slows the […]
