The television has now been a staple of the American house hold ever since its introduction in 1950s. Sadly, around ninety-nine percent of Americans do watch their television religiously. Families now have more than one television set in their home which has increased since the 1950s, and with many now having them in their bedrooms. It has been placed as the king of entertainment for many of American people. Television now occupies the majority of people’s time in their day, after they are done…
I already feel like I majorly don’t have my life together, even though I have immediate guidance from my parents available to me. This fact scares me and makes me feel uncertain as to how I’ll ever improve my life alone. Sometimes, I imagine all the possibilities that come with college and excitedly anticipate them, but then I realize how sheltered and attached to my parents I really am and can’t imagine how I’ll function without them near me. However, I want to become a successful adult and…
Businesses created much of a hype between millions of people when the Rock and Roller Cola War began. It was one of the most thrilling and long-lasting events in the eighties and nineties where Coca-Cola and Pepsi fought against each other to be the better company. This event all over the world brought in many celebrities and money. During this time, there was a colossal profit, many famous people participated, and they put a huge mark on history. Coca-Cola was created by pharmacist J.S.…
Ricky Henison thought life was considerably simple. People were born, then they died, and both situations happened the same way… alone. This wasn’t always his view on life. Actually, before recent events Ricky was all about being Mr. Popularity, but, now his philosophy was punch first; talk never. What a dimwit. Ricky thought shoving a boy twice his size against his school lockers. The boy came up to Ricky accusing him of looking at his girlfriend. Ricky assured him if he’d looked at the girl…
Everyone knows someone who's been diagnosed with cancer. I can name so many people in my life who have had it. Uncles, grandparents, friends, teachers, you would think we would almost be used to it by now. We expect it to happen, even to ourselves, but we don’t normally expect in a thirteen year old boy. I think that's why cancer hurts us the most it does not discriminate against anyone or anything. Andrew moved to my school in fifth grade. I had the biggest crush on him and so did every other…
Now a days, junk food seems to be everywhere. People buy processed, packaged, and fast foods all the time. Even though the consequences of eating such foods have become publicized more and more over the years, people still continue to consume them. On one hand, junk food is easy to get and is advertised all the time. So, it is convenient for the average citizen and cheap, yet it is unhealthy. Even though, junk food is supposed to be eaten in moderation, society has become used to the lifestyle…
It was a warm and cozy afternoon, with the temperature reaching 75 degrees at max. The sun rays were still shining brightly, casting shadows across a wide field full of green grass. The sounds of various birds chirping can be heard clearly everywhere, and occasionally a butterfly would fly around, landing gently on the ever-fragile petals of the clarie flowers. Right next to the field was the woods of the Kaiboro Forest, a mysterious place full of never-ending clumps of trees(that was so an…
PepsiCo Inc. is a consumer product company, whose trademarks is highly valuable across the globe. Its Pepsi-Cola division is said to be the second largest soft drink manufacturing company in the world, and it accounts for about 21 percent market share of the world’s carbonate drink market. In the United States, it occupies 29 percent of the soft drink market. Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, and Diet Pepsi are ranked among the top ten carbonated drinks in the United States. The company was organized…
Known for its generous portion sizes and excessive salt and sugar content, the American diet could be described as more hedonistic than nutritional. The beloved drive-through, TV dinners and hassle-free snacks are all high calorie staples in the American diet that bring great pleasure to consumers. Advertisements for convenient fast-food or scrumptious junk food are displayed nearly everywhere. Since such profuse advertising results in a sense of familiarity, consumers are more likely to…
Alternative beverages have become very popular over the last decade and have made a huge impact on the beverage industry. Examples of alternative beverages are energy drinks, sports drinks, and vitamins enhanced beverages. These beverages gain popularity around the mid-2000s. The overall sales of alternative beverages were affected from 2005-2007, where sales grew by more than 13 percent then slowed down to 6 percent when the economy began to decline. The market was hit hard as a result of the…