There are many things in this world that have a lot of things in common. Sports and corporate america are not one of the two things that come to mind. How could two things that seem completely different have so much in common. If compared, like Loy did, corporate America and sports follow the sam...
Most people, in this world, have a general sense or knowledge of the difference between right and wrong. Some of what we learned is already ingrained in our heads when we were born, and has come natural. However, people have different opinions of what is right and wrong. We have learned this diff...
I find it hard to believe that predictability of human behavior in today's world actually exists. We live in a world that encourages free choice, free will, and open-mindedness. It's hard to accept the fact the our choices, thoughts, and reactions are determined or caused. Our world consists of p...
I"m an American Muslim who has a life like any other teenager in America. I go to the movies, swim at home, tan in the sun, play school sports, get involved in clubs and activities, an am about to get my driving permit. I want a Volkswagen Jett with alloy wheels and a new 3585i Nokia cell phone. I g...
TEN MAJOR EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE UNITED STATES Over time instances occurred throughout history that affected the United States, for the good and bad. They affected many people emotionally and physically. The following ten events have affected the nation culturally, politically, economically, ...
Sports are a very important part of the American society. Within sports heroes are made, goals are set and dreams are lived. The media makes all these things possible by creating publicity for the rising stars of today. Within society today, the media has downplayed the role of the woman within spor...
What is an American? Well that sounds simple, anyone with citizenship of the USA. But the problem with that answer is that nearly all of these citizens are just Americans by legal papers. The roots of Americans almost never originate from this country, or really even this continent. Thus, these...
Stand Up For many years, and still even today people are blind to the fact that homosexuality exists in the rule areas of the U.S. The affect of the blindness of rural America we come to believe that on one is like us. So we reject ourselves, believe what other people tell us about ourselves, ...
Deforestation has been a long standing problem. You're wondering what deforestation is and what's so problematic about it? Well, deforestation is the clearing of wilderness, intentional destruction of wildlife all in favor of human advancement. Deforestation also happens with poor planning. Trees gr...
Forest Gump This famous movie produced in 1994 was one of history's classics. This sharp movie was produced by Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch, Steve starkey, while directed by Robert Zemeckis. I first watched this movie in theaters followed by many times at home, or at other relatives' houses. T...
What does it mean to be an American? You may have heard this question before but never really thought about it much. If you"re having trouble finding the answer to this question, it may help reading certain novels such as the ones we have read in class. Stories and plays such as Miss Lonelyhearts, "...
"Isn't it funny how in America the best golfer is black (Tiger Woods) and the best rapper is white (Eminem)." ~ Anonymous Race is a very major issue in America. It is present in our everyday lives. It is hard for anyone to honestly say that when they see a person they don't see color. We use pro...
Expository Essay Last year was very colorful and many good things were invented and bad things happened too, like in every year. All sorts of events happened from the war to the great scientifically inventions that changed the world for ever, last year. Many of the events were very controversial...
It's all about titles and not hurting someone's feelings! I can remember a time when having a job of a housewife was a noble thing. I think I am dating myself a little but a wife and mother staying home to take care of the house and the kids was not just common it was also expected and respected...
Are Athletes Role Models? Lately, a topic of great controversy has been whether or not athletes should be looked upon as role models by their fans. Does an athletes" responsibilities pertain solely to his performance on the field of play or does it also extend to his personal life as well? T...
Racial Profiling: "Its Time to Put an End to this Unjust Practice" It has happened to actors such as Wesley Snipes, Will Smith, Blair Underwood and LeVar Burton. It has happened to football player Marcus Allen, Olympic athletes Al Joyner and Edwin Moses, and it has happened to attorney Johnn...
Gun Control The basic premise of the constitution is to allow people to the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Someone else cannot take one's right to life. However there are times when people try. When that time comes, the victim must have a way to protect himself. A handgun carried concealed is a great way to offer that protection What gun control advocates can't perceive is that gun control laws are aimed at the legal buying and selling of guns. ...
