Barnum

I took three individual personality tests to discover if they are credible and correct to how they relate to me. The three personality tests were the IPIP NEO, 16 Personalities Test, and the Colour Quiz. Before taking these personality tests, I believe that they do not work. I have actually taken a few personality tests while I was taking therapy lessons for my depression and anxiety issues. It seemed like the questions I had answered portrayed how I felt during the time. What mood set I was…

The quiet streets in Old Town on November 9th of 2016 didn’t last very long. The streets were filled with people scattering as an elephant ran loose. The “Wrongling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus” had lost their entertainment elephant, Fluffy, to the the city. This incident occurred as the circus was on their way to George Mason University for a performance. Fitzwilliam Darcy, a 55 year old man whom is the manager of the circus, stated to us that this is very unusual for the elephant to act…

“Mercy to animals means mercy to mankind” are Henry Bergh’s remarkable words. Bergh was a leader when he stepped up and took charge of the animal cruelty. Bergh died knowing that animals and children would get the help and care they deserved, which shows how much he really cared. It also shows that Bergh has a legacy that lives within the lives of many to this day. Bergh had many allies who helped his on his incredible journey, and some people who gave him obstacles along the way. There…

Christopher Mele, an American journalist, wrote an article published by the New York Times, “Ringling Brothers: Barnum and Bailey Circus end its 146-Year Run,” on the culmination of the Ringling Brother’s circus performances. Once activists claimed circus employees maltreated the elephants for entertainment, an uproar of tension erupted, upsetting the ticket sales. These emotions spread throughout the United States. As a result, the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an animal rights organization,…

The Ringling Circus Museum: A Treat for All Ages The Ringling Circus Museum is a treat for all ages. The museum is located in Sarasota, Florida, on the grounds of what once housed the winter home of the renowned Ringling Brothers Circus. The museum, first established in 1948, was the first in the country to record the rich history and splendor of the circus. It gives visitors an opportunity to view rare relics and other items affiliated with “The Greatest Show on Earth” and its relationship to…

According to Yale University, victims of bullying are 2 to 9 times more probable to think about committing suicide than non-victims are. Suicide is one of the effects of bullying. Bullying can be prevented by having consequences and prevention put in place. School officials, parents, and guardians need to execute more prevention, along with consequences, for the school bullies across the country. More prevention would prevent other incidents, keep the bullied kids safe, and reduce depression and…

“Literature is one of the most interesting and significant expressions of humanity.( P.T Barnum)” In the story 90 miles to havana the author is Enrique Flores Galbis I think the theme is work hard for family. Julian works hard for his family to stay together “julian begged to go fishing because at the end of the year if they catch a fish its good luck and he tried realling one but it got loose”.he is working hard to pull that fish in for good luck and to put on the table for his family.He…

Margo Jefferson and Steve Knopper both recount the iconic performance of “Billie Jean” at Motown 25 by Michael Jackson in a very intriguing way, the passion and dedication of Michael Jackson comes across extravagantly in both cases with their move-by-move breakdown of the dance routine, in-depth analysis of the meaning of the song, and their respective comparisons to Michael's role models or peers. Jefferson and Knopper both explain every dance move that michael performs while he sang “Billie…

The novel Perfect by Natasha Friend is about coping with the loss of a loved one and reveals that it is not easy to deal with great losses especially close ones. The protagonist is a girl named Isabelle Lee who is 13 years old whose world got turned upside down after the death of her father. Isabelle felt that she had a somewhat perfect life before her dad died. Her life along with her families soon changes developing her habit of binge eating. Her mom suffers with depression due to her…

Born as Stephen Gilchrist Glover on 13th of June 1974, in Wimbledon, London to a Canadian-American parents. Most people know him by his stage name Steve-O. Best known as a member of MTV's most successful prank series "Jackass", Steve-O gained popularity doing dangerous and self-inflicting injuries. Steve O's eccentric nature landed him several gigs in the entertainment industry from Jackass interconnected films, the Wildboyz series, to releasing Don't Try This at Home - DVD. You may be wondering…