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Reagan was a politician, commentator, and actor who eventually served as the 40th president of the United States. Ronald Reagan was raised in Northern Illinois and in 1932, he graduated from Eureka College. He then went on to become a sports announcer for multiple radio stations. In addition to this, Ronald Reagan launched his film career with the signing of a seven year contract with the warner brothers. In that time span, he had taken roles in about more than 50 movies. Reagan was widely known…

Public speaking is the number one fear in professional men. It’s the number three fear in women. Death is number six (Geshelin, 1). Out of all the things feared public speaking usually ranks high. People would rather be the one in the casket than the one doing the eulogy. I am learning the many advantages I have when I can effectively communicate, verbally and nonverbally. Communication helps to inform, persuade, and entertain people, it also gives you confidence. With more people turning to the…

the greatest contributor to the Cold War. Born on February 6, 1911, Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois. Reagan was a typical American teenager; playing football and acting were his main hobbies in High School. He later became a radio sports announcer in 1937, which later won him a contract in Hollywood. In two decades. Reagan appeared in 53 films; This made his name well known among society. With his starting career, he married an actress. He and his wife had two children. However in 1952,…

The year was 1986, the time, 2:14. It was the last day of school, senior year. As I finish my level at Pacman, I see my friend, John Jackson, an aspiring bass guitarist. He plays the rhythm in the jazz ensemble at school, but he could shred that bass like there was no tomorrow. “Hey! Wait up!” I shout, trying to get his attention. He turns around and greets me. “Hi! I haven’t seen you all day. Where were you?” he asks curiously. “I turned in all the work to my teachers yesterday, that’s why I…

I have learned so much about Babe Ruth throughout my life. My grandfather has been a huge Babe Ruth fan ever since he watched him play as a kid. He would tell me stories about how he would go and watch Babe Ruth play in Yankees stadium. He told me that one time while he was at a game, Ruth asked the hotdog vender to bring him a hotdog to the dugout. My grandfather has thoroughly convinced me through stories and statistics that Babe Ruth is the greatest baseball player ever. Both Sports…

Alleen, was lured out of her house while her family was not home and was not seen again. Oates elaborated on the real crime and added some fantastical elements to her story, such as Arnold being more demon-like and having the voice of the radio announcer. On the whole though, the short story was largely based in…

I’m Lauren. I’m a 16 year old girl who lives in a small town called Miniville. My family and I are going to be moving to New York city in two days. I’m not sure if I’m ready for it. I’m going to miss this place with my friends that I’ve got to know so well throughout my life. The reason we are moving is because my dad got a promotion for a new job there. I’ve heard some things about New York. I’ve heard about how big the city is, the people, and the food. The one thing I haven’t heard about is…

A chill air filled the stuffed expanse of the throne room, with its marble pillars that reached up to touch the smooth dome above and large stained glass windows that covered the walls in vibrant patterns. Chatter from both nobles and commoners almost seemed to drift into every available crevice that was not filled by the presence of a person. It was a colorful assortment of characters, all of whom were awaiting the arrival of Princess Adira, or as was her new title, Queen Adira. Adira,…

ESPN is a sports network channel that has evolved over the years, to become one of the most popular networks on television and radio. Bill Rasmussen, the owner and founder of ESPN, envisioned a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week program for sports enthusiasts. His vision started with a $9,000 credit card advance, which later saw a network begin to grow through investors, advertisers, content providers, satellite technology and cable systems. His staff to 9 in the first 9 months, expanded to a total of…

“This is probably the tamest round of the entire fight, ” the announcer proclaimed. But all that echoed in my mind were my own thoughts. One, two, punch. Jab, jab, uppercut. Win for the fans. Win for my family. Win for me. Irrepressible, the beast inside had escaped from its confinements. The boxing ring dissolved, the cheering of the fans dwindled, I was back on the streets of the concrete jungle. Hands were all I could feel wrenching me away from Paret, wrenching me away from a trance were…