Miscellaneous Essays
Reflection Essay
Reflection Essay My Reflection Essay Being the billionth paper that I wrote in this class, I thought my observational essay was pretty good. It had decent wording in it, consisted of many different techniques of writing, and was just overall well written. To write this paper, I started a week in advance. I went to my dad’s house and sat in his office for about 5 hours writing the entire paper, while taking a few breaks of course! The office was totally quiet, wh...
Respect
Respect It is something everyone wants, not many have, and few want to give. Most people would appreciate “just a little bit,” and most should give just that. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, this does not happen. Perhaps this is because the concept of respect is not understood. What exactly is respect? The dictionary defines it as an act of giving particular attention or high or special regard. This does not explain what it is; it only outlines what it may...
Rules of Relationships in Of Mice and Men and The Breakfast Club
Rules of Relationships in Of Mice and Men and The Breakfast Club Rules of Relationship Kyle and I decided to research relationships as they are portrayed in movies for our presentation. Between us, we watched “The Breakfast Club”, “Dead Poets Society”, “Fried Green Tomatoes” and “Of Mice and Men.” Today I’m going to discuss how rules of relationships were used in “The Breakfast Club” and “Of Mice and Me...
Sammy Sosa Biography
Sammy Sosa Biography The person I am writing about is Sammy Sosa. As you may know, Sammy Sosa was one of the contenders in the homerun race against him and Mark McGwire. McGwire won with 70 homeruns while Sammy Sosa lost with 66 homeruns. Even though Sammy Sosa lost he is still a very skilled player. In my report I will describe Sammy’s life and career. I don’t think there is anything anyone needs to know about Sammy Sosa before they read this report except for Sam...
Story about Best Friends
Story about Best Friends It was a sunny Sunday morning; the spring breeze was evident all around, the kind that says summer in on the way. My best friend called and offered to take me rock climbing up at Indian Hills, I was thrilled but timid. Waiting with anticipation I could hear the sound of his car coming, it was distinct in its own way because the muffler was on its last leg. He arrived in style, no not really. The paint of his car was peeling off and the smell of the ex...
The Next Generation in the NBA
The Next Generation in the NBA Eventually, the NBA’s brightest stars will fade from the sky. Great players come and go. Most new players wait, ready to carry on their tradition. Wilt Chamberlain and Russell were 2 of the best centers the game has ever seen. Bob Cousy, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West were the smoothest guards in the 50’s and 60’s. Earl “The Pearl” Monroe and Walt Frazier dazzled fans in the 70’s. The 80’s, of course, belonged to Magic Johnson a...
The Scarlet Letter Summary
The Scarlet Letter - Summary Hester Prynne was a beautiful, young, tall woman with shiny dark hair, piercing black eyes, and a beautiful complexion. She was living in Amsterdam with her husband, Roger Chillingworth, until he sent her to America alone while he cleared up business matters. In America, Hester had a love affair with Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale and realized she was pregnant with his baby. Nobody realized who the father was, so the Reverend couldn’t be punished. Howe...
The Sport of Boxing
The Sport of Boxing Boxing is often referred to as the “Manly Art of Self Defense.” It is a very respectable sport that has a rough side to it. Boxing takes place in a sixteen to twenty-four foot square padded area called a ring. A boxing match (referred to as a bout) is usually a fast , violent show of strength, stamina, and skill. The boxers throw powerful punches as each tries to win the bout by means of points, knocking his opponent unconscious, or forcin...
To His Coy Mistress
To His Coy Mistress Words on “To His Coy Mistress” Either you have sex with me or you die. This is a very strong statement which, when said, has to get someone’s attention; and that is exactly what Andrew Marvell intends for the reader in this poem. He wants the undivided attention of this mistress so that he can scare her and rush her into making a decision the way he wants and in due time. Filled with time flavored symbolism, this carpe diem poem, ̶...
Toward a Sustainable Community
Toward a Sustainable Community Not until the spread of the Industrial Revolution in the late nineteenth century, has man possessed the ability to adversely alter, on a global scale, the geologic and climatic cycles that have existed for millennia. Planet earth, which man calls home, is approximately 5 billion years old. The science of paleontology tells us that man is a relative new comer to the planet. Modern man did not arrive on the scene until approximately 10,000 to 15,000 ...
sports
sports career Career Essay Sport Management For the longest time I could not decide on a major and a career to study throughout college. When I came to Georgia Southern University I discovered that they had a major that was very interesting to me. Sport Management id the ideal major for my interest and me. Since I love sports I figured that this would be the career for me. A degree in Sport Management helps to prepare for success in sport related occupations. The job mark...
Bravery
Bravery What is the first thing that comes to mind when the word bravery is said? For most people a war hero or a superhero comes into their minds. Probably every language has a word for bravery, but there is only one true meaning. The word bravery is “showing a brave spirit or courage”(Random, p. 164) when hard times are thrust upon or happen to them. Bravery is not only what people do, but how they do it. The concept is also “showiness, splendor, and mag...
Chivalry
Chivalry Chivalry When I first think of chivalry, I think of knights and dragons and damsels in distress. It’s not really something that I associate with the society that we live in today. You’ve heard it before, chivalry is dead. But I don’t really believe that. It’s too final, it doesn’t leave any room for us to be better people again. Chivalry isn’t dead, it’s napping. And I think it’s time for us to wake it up. ...
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology There are lots of areas of study out there but the one field that intrigues peoples and civilizations is the actual study of themselves and how they interact with other human cultures. I don’t think that I would have enrolled for this class if it hadn’t been for the minor requirement in my business major. Although this class started early in the morning and required a lot from me, I am glad that I took it. I grew up in two cultures simultaneously and...
Descriptive Essay My Private Hideaway
Descriptive Essay - My Private Hideaway Everyone has their morning routine, but do we ever really take the time to notice the little things? After stressful days at school and work, I like to lose myself in my own private hideaway. My bedroom is the last thing I see before I fall asleep every night and the first thing I catch sight of when I awaken. There is something special about the seclusion of a bedroom. Of all places, this is the one setting that is completely your own...
Descriptive Essay of a Person
Descriptive Essay of a Person I sit at the foot of what is to become her bed and glare into her dismal eyes. She seems like such a simple soul, yet full of unused energy. As one gazes deeper, no happiness is shown. The hospital is draining her last emotions. Her world is slowly crumbling and there is nothing she can do about it. Thelma, my grandmother, has just been admitted to the hospital for the fourth time in less than six months. Doctors do not know how to diagnose he...
Distributive Justice
Distributive Justice All societies have certain flaws. These flaws are present in all forms of government, and some of them seem to have no definite solution. A problem or flaw that arises when talking about social philosophy or forms of society is the problem of distributive justice. In discussing this problem many solutions or standards have been presented. The most promising and famous of the solutions are the seven canons. These canons deal with the heart of the problem .How...
Frederick James The Limites of Post Modern Theory
Frederick James - The Limites of Post Modern Theory The impetus behind this paper has been the recent publication of Fredric Jameson’s 1991 Welleck Lectures, The Seeds of Time.1 As these lectures were delivered a decade after Jameson’s initial attempts to map the terrain of postmodernity it appeared to me to provide an occasion to reflect upon the current status of Jameson’s highly influential and much criticised theory of postmodernism as the cultural logic of...
Generation Y
Generation Y We began the class by asking if this is the world in which we wish to live in. I did not know then and I do not know now. We watched video after video and read book upon book that investigated our society. On the last day of class, you mentioned that most of the world does not get to experience this kind of privilege. This is sad. Because it is not as much factual knowledge that I take away from your class, as it is a better understanding of the world I live in...
Global Business In French
Global Business - In French Diary Première Semaine 1/9/99-3/9/99 Je suis arrivé à Paris le premier septembre. Je suis resté à l’hôtel Campanile à Gennevilliers dans les banlieues du nord Paris. J’ai rencontré les deux filles, Caroline et Jo. Je me suis réveillé très tôt du premier matin pour être prêt travailler la journée. Nous sommes marchés au travaille à pied. L’entreprise Allied Signal se trouve au milieu d’un port sur la Seine ai...
Golden Retrievers
Golden Retrievers OUTLINE Thesis statement: The Golden Retriever is one of the most versatile dogs in the world. I. Introduction. II. History of the Golden Retriever A. “Tale of the Breed” 1. Russian circus dogs 2. Bloodhound B. Accepted Origin 1. Wavy-coated Retriever 2. Tweed Water Spaniel 3. Newfoundland III. Popularity of the Golden Retriever A. Hunting 1. Duties 2. Natural Characteristics B. Shows 1. Bench Competi...
Greek God Dionysus
Greek God Dionysus Dionysus was the god of the vine. He invented wine and spread the art of tending grapes. He had a dual nature. On one hand, he brought joy and divine ecstasy. On the other hand, he brought brutality, thoughtlessness and rage. This reflected both sides of wine’s nature. If he chooses, Dionysus can drive a man mad. No normal fetters can hold him or his followers. Dionysus was the son of Zeus and Semele. He was the only god to have a mortal parent. Zeus cam...
Human Desire to Fit In
Human Desire to Fit In Two common ways of handling a situation are either to do so according to one¹s own personal needs and desires with no specific regard to other people, or one can base a decision on how it will be viewed by others. The vast majority of people fall on the side of being worried about what others are saying and thinking. Both good and bad can come from living this way, but it has seemed to remain constant throughout history. People have a natural desire t...
Love
Love Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you would be loved, love and be lovable.” Love is something we are all in at least one time or another in our life. There are many different meanings for the word love and many people interpret it differently. Love as defined by Webster’s dictionary is a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. When you love someone you care not only care about them as a person, but also about their well being. When they ...
Marijuana Legalization
Marijuana Legalization Most Americans do not want to spend scarce public funds incarcerating nonviolent marijuana offenders, at a cost of $23,000 per year. Politicians must reconsider our country’s priorities and attach more importance to combating violent crime than targeting marijuana smokers. Marijuana prohibition costs taxpayers at least $7.5 billion annually. This is an enormous waste of scarce federal dollars that should be used to target violent crime. Marijuana...