About Time

In Toni Morrison’s “Recitatif,” Twyla Benson retells the story of her time in St. Bonaventure shelter and encounters with Roberta Frisk, but they remember different things each time they reminisce on the past. Twyla finds herself evaluating what really happened in her life, shifting ideas based on her own memories and what Roberta thinks. Her thoughts are ultimately distorted, raising questions on what is actually true. Twyla, as the narrator, tells the story with her own bias, making it…

The time is now. I am back stage pacing back and forth trying not to panic. I am wearing tan khakis, with a blue buttoned up shirt with a light gray cardigan around my neck, I was dressed as Warner from Legally Blonde. This adrenaline inside me is taking over, everyone is telling me that I am going to do well, but deep down I am trying not to vomit from being so nervous. Lights fade out. It is my time to shine. In the midst of this darkness, I walked over to the old fashioned metal high stools…

Myths About Laser Treatment Debunked Laser treatment is an up and coming procedure that takes many forms, including treatment for skin, hair and even eyes. The technique involves, in some cases, removing layers of the epidermis until blemishes and wrinkles are removed. In removing hair, the laser stops hair growth at the source. The advances in technology are endless. However, there is much concern surrounding concept of lasers, partially due to it being a relatively new industry. This means…

There once was a monkey named Jim. He was sitting in his mother’s family room which had the sun shining through. He was listening to the sounds of the rocket launching on the TV. He saw the flames that came out of the bottom, and the American flag painted on the side. He was watching the moon launch, and he was thinking that he wanted to ride in the rocket when he grew up. Jim later asked his mom if he could be an astronaut one day, and his mom said, “You can be whatever you want if you put in…

Once Upon a Time, in a hypothetical, magical world lived Princess SZA. In her enchanting kingdom lived all different sorts of youthful beings Now Princess SZA and her guardsmen were all lead by Sir Kendrick, who was an enlightened guardsman, philosopher, and quite talented rap smith. It was a dreary, but peaceful day when Sir Kendrick embarked on his daily rounds where he surveyed the kingdom searching for disparities. No later than an hour later, when he finally concluded his rounds, Sir…

My family and I have visited Brackenridge Park for many years now, beginning from a time where my line of vision extended only a few feet off the ground to the beginning of my time at university. Granted, my height might not have changed much, but time certainly has. Brackenridge Park easily surpassed the dreaded McAllister Park (dreaded because as a child, I hated nothing more than spending hours walking through the never-ending park in the middle of the burning heat that Satan himself would…

When first trying to understand the issues of technology abuse facing children today, we must consider that times aren’t like what they used to be. Just around 10 years ago, children would play outside, ride bikes, play tag, and engage in sports. They were all masters of their own imagination, creating new and enjoyable ways to entertain themselves without costing their families an arm and a leg. But now, todays families are different, and this change has occurred due to technology. Technology’s…

The scenario initially chosen (ANT) refers to SAPLIMP software. The 53 tasks are performed on a single line, with a C = 72s, 19 workstations and 21 work posts (equal to the number of human resources), a total inactive time of about 88.26s (Table 3) and an efficiency of 94%. Considering the original scenario to produce more 80 bicycles per day, were reduced 4 work posts and consequently4 workers and 6 workstations. With this scenario, the efficiency in the line increment 32.03% (61,97% to 94%).…

In viewing the article, “Concussion in Sports: Post concussive Activity Levels, Symptoms, and Neurocognitive Performance” the ultimate goal in the discussed topic of concussions is to observe an athlete post injury in their activity to see if it plays a role in the concussive symptoms and performance on some cognitive tests. In context, “Evidence suggests that athletes engaging in high intensity activities after concussion have more difficulties with cognitive recovery” (“Concussion”). To…

two flowing alliterations to magnify the difference between what she once hoped for, and what fate has brought to her, in order to open Edward’s eyes to the blessing of the charity she seeks. She coins her worldly hopes as an “advantage apparently about to be increased” (3-4) but quickly follows with the anticlimactic “the hopes are frustrated and…depressed by disappointment” (3-5). By pairing the uplifting “A” consonants with the depressing “D” consonants, Stacey conveys her shattered hopes to…