opinion that chains of historical events were fortuitously coincided. However, his opinion did not consider the repeatability of recession and the similarity of economic issues. Also, others claimed theories based on banking crises and failure of the gold standard. The book, The World in Depression 1929-1939 by Kindleberger, stated the reasons that the global Great Depression became a long term event. Britain lost their guarantor position in the global economy and currency system. Thus, the…
Throughout history, our behavior during our lives has left lasting impacts on the world. Whether indirectly or directly, the world has been affected by the conduct we show when people are watching. The term “long residual” is used to explain the consistencies we notice and study in history, especially sport history. The reason we perform the actions today, can be explained by examining what people did in the past. It is important to understand our past actions as they are often repeated. With…
this award is to identify ACHE Fellows who best exemplify leadership at the organizational, local, state/provincial, and national levels and who continually contribute to the improvement of the delivery of healthcare services and community health (“Gold Medal,”2016). Ronald has had a long time career in many positions including vice president of administrative services, senior executive vice president and most recently chief administrative officer. He currently works for Evanston Northwestern…
By now we are familiar with Charlie Chaplin’s silent films and his talents; not only as a pantomime actor but also as a writer and director. Certainty, his 1931 silent film “City Lights” is a proof of his talent as an actor, writer, chorographer and director (Kamin) . The film gave Chaplin the opportunity to display his creative talents within the silent film industry. Although, Chaplin’s talents are numerous we are going to concentrate on his acting performance in the “City Lights” film. In…
an Olympic sprinter by the name of Wilma Glodean Rudolph. When Wilma was an infant when she contracted polio, which led to paralysis in her legs. Even though the odds were never in her favor, Rudolph put herself to the test and went on to win three gold medals in various track events at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Wilma Rudolph inspires me for her perseverance through hard times, doing what was once perceived as impossible, and for pushing herself to do her very best, no matter what. To begin…
By the 1960s there was a surplus of the U.S. dollars caused by foreign aid, military spending, and foreign investment which threatened the Bretton Woods system, because the United States did not have enough gold to cover the volume of money in the worldwide circulation at the $35 per ounce exchange rate (Office of the Historian, n.d.). Traders in foreign exchange markets became increasingly inclined to sell dollars based on their belief that the dollars overvaluation…
at the famously undercover Federal Reserve. Alan Greenspan got a kick out of the chance to develop a quality of riddle. When Bernanke ventured down, the Fed executive was holding four news gatherings a year. The shortness of breath with which Bernanke portrays this advancement — four news gatherings a year! — Accidentally demonstrates his point (https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/bst_crisisresponse.htm). As Bernanke himself tells the story, he maybe came to appreciate wearing the…
majorly wealthy gold mine was founded in the Superstition Mountains of Phoenix, Arizona by a man named Jacob Waltz (Bicknell 1). Waltz was a German man who had kept a gold mine a secret from the day he found it, to the day he was put six feet down in the ground. Waltz had drawn up a map filled of hints and clue of where this hidden gold mine might be located. When the map was discovered, treasure hunters from all over the world were interested and wanted a chance to go hunt for the gold (1-2).…
90’s and wasn 't really known for anything athletic before then. In 2008 China ranked #1 overall in the Olympics finishing with 51 gold medals, 21 silver medals, and 28 bronze medals. China 's best sports at the Summer Olympics are badminton, diving, gymnastics, shooting, table tennis, and weightlifting. China is known for soaring in table tennis and has won 23 of 27 gold medals for table tennis in the Olympics. Although China may not be known for being the most athletic country, their athletes…
shallow and superficial Gold Coast culture. In many ways, A Night at the Pink Poodle is the quintessential commentary on the Gold Coast and its culture. It is doubtful that Icarus’ journey could have been successfully portrayed in another cultural context. In a review of A Night at the Pink Poodle, Luise Toma (2007) agrees, stating, “The Gold Coast, especially Surfer’s Paradise, is the perfect environment for Icarus’s private odyssey. I personally have never liked the Gold Coast and neither,…