Almost all my childhood was spent hating pink, not knowing what feminism was, and fully agreeing with everything my mother ever taught me. The earliest memory I have of color preferences consists of saying that I hated pink and that I loved blue. Disliking pink in and of itself is harmless, but I do remember that I also thought it was “girly” and I was a “tomboy”. I tried so hard when I was eight years old to be a boy. I would ride my bike recklessly, I stopped playing with the Barbie dolls that…
In the fictional novel for young adults, The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan, the main character, Percy Jackson, finds out that the life he has known is all a lie. He learns that he is the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea. He also finds out that Zeus, the god of the skies, has accused him of stealing his most precious weapon, a lightning bolt. Throughout the book, Percy goes on an exciting journey to find the true culprit of the crime he has been accused of, and stop a civil war between…
Nico di Angelo is a fourteen-year-old Greek demigod, the son of Hades and Maria di Angelo, a mortal; this makes him a demi-god, half god and half mortal. He is also the younger brother of late Bianca di Angelo and the half brother of Hazel Levesque. He is known in the Underworld as the Ghost King. He has black hair, olive skin, skinny; also he is dark and mysterious. In reality though he is just a kid in need of love and advice. Nico’s childhood is full of misery, pain, and very little…
The shores of Cape Lookout are some of the most beautiful ones. Beach lover’s better pack up and explore the amazing sights of Cape Lookout National Seashore. The island is full of beautiful sights, animals and others that will take anyone’s breath away. The island does not have many ways of access, but the struggle of getting there is worth it. The island does not have just beautiful views but amazing activities to do! The island of Cape Lookout has many activities to entertain tourists of…
ice buckets full, plus stock beverage pitchers and punch bowls whenever they run out. Yields 9 ice cubes per cycle. • The compact size fits nicely on any countertop. With a stable base, it’s great for outside activities or making ice in RVs and campers. • There are dual indicator lights that show you both ice and water…
Careers to Avoid for the ENTJ Personality Type Whether you are still trying to find your place in the world or find out if you are moving along the right path, it is important to understand your personality traits that will have an impact on your likeliness to succeed at various careers. You should also know the things that matter to you. With full understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, as well as awareness of what you truly value, you will be in an excellent position to choose a…
lasting for extended periods of time and are easy to fix. Dry goods that would be useful include oats, rice, dry cereal, crackers, and uncooked pasta. These foods would also be simple and fairly quick to prepare. Dehydrated products are used often by campers and would be perfect in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Dehydrated products would be precooked meals that can be eaten as is or heated with hot water. These kinds of meals usually last for long periods of time, some up to a few years.…
While I always knew there was a difference in the types of legal cases such as criminal and civil, I was not aware of Tort law. According to Lau & Johnson (2011). “A tort can be broadly defined as a civil wrong, other than breach of contract” Simply stated, a Tort is some type of civil wrong that causes harm or loss. These law suits are brought for reasons such as personal injury, consumer protection or defamation. It is argued by many that current tort laws are unfair and that very high,…
If you are stranded in an island and can only bring three things with you, what would you bring? Factors to Consider When Buying a Knife Sharpener 1. One of the things to consider is the functionality of the product. Does it serve its purpose? Is it durable? You have to be sure that the sharpener performs well and gives you the result you desire or more. 2. The sharpener should come with safety features that protect your finger from being cut while you are sharpening your blade. There are tons…
Empowering the Homeless Homelessness is a huge problem in the United States. Everyday people pass by homeless teenagers in every state that are living on the streets, in abandoned places, or even by a river. Even people see troubled families every day looking for help. Teenagers are homeless for many different reasons. Some of these reasons may vary from lack of parental support and substance abuse. There are too many young adults and troubled families in the United States that are homeless,…