There was a variety of things to do in 1998, such as: movies, television shows, music, sports and fashion. The number one song on the Billboard charts in 1998 was “The Boy is Mine” by Brandy & Monica. The number one album was the self titled: “The Backstreet Boys”. The Grammy Awards were big in 1998. Lauryn Hill won album of the year with “The Miseducation of Laryun Hill”. Lauryn Hill also got best new artist. The best pop album went to “Ray of Light” by Madoma. Best pop duo or group was “Jump…
According to an article by the Denver Post, on my birthday, December 7, 2001, two women were allegedly raped at a party for football players and recruits at the University of Colorado. After more than three years of an ongoing lawsuit against the school, in April 2005, a judge ruled “that the two women had not proven the university was ‘deliberately indifferent’ to the risk that…
assortment of marketing techniques helped in the substantial growth. Ferguson Enterprises efficiently uses social media like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Houzz, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Furthermore, their television spokesperson is Terry Bradshaw, a former National Football League quarterback. Size…
pay gaps, but has been proven unsuccessful. The difference in pay is staggering, but male and female athletes still face the same challenges and achieve the same glory. When it comes to collegiate sports, the pay difference is not the problem. College level athletes do not get paid, but it matters when it comes to opportunities for the athletes. Women’s athletics are seen as inferior and are usually disregarded (Ross). The other difference in collegiate sports is with the coaches. Bonnie…
While he was in the air force, he was able to attain his college education while he was serving for our country. While he was away, one of his sisters were killed and he was put on an airplane to be taken to where she died to meet with family and then went back to Kentucky for her to be buried. In 1957, Gene and…
Naval Academy is not an elite college; it is first and foremost a branch of the U.S. military-it taxes parents, siblings, and participants if they do not understand what they were signing up for” (Lepla, 2007, p.2). However, this cannot be further from the truth. The Naval Academy’s Superintendent…
When you think of a place that has great customer service and a great atmosphere. This is a place that I enjoy going to all the time, they have great people that work for them and make sure that you feel welcome. Buffalo Wild Wings were established in 1982 in Columbus, Ohio. They have around 3,000 employees that work for their company. Most of the employees that work for them really enjoy working for them they say that it is a fun environment to work in. I know that going to the Midwest to many…
on the television screen and get that fat check with six zeros on the end. Who wouldn’t like that kind of luxury and security in life? Likewise, most athletes who have reached the pinnacle of their careers, expect some sort of large check from their team because it’s what they “deserve.” Not only are they wrong, but often times their greed can even take away the fun of the game for them and for the fans watching. In fact, combined salaries of the sports baseball, basketball, and football in…
March 21 2010 I migrated to the United States of America from India. August 21 2010 was my first day of high school. I was enrolled at the STMHS (Science and Technology Magnet High School) it was located in New London. I was exhilarated to start the year. STMHS was a “pubic school” meaning it was funded by the public and the students were not required to pay fees to attend the school. I found everything poles apart from the school I attended back in India. From the infrastructure to the…
“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get”, one of the most famous lines of the American classic film, Forrest Gump. The tragicomedy centers around the story of the fictional character Forrest Gump, who witnesses and influences important moments in contemporary American history. The film follows this simple-minded man, who represents the ultimate American dream in a land of opportunity. Zemeckis begins his movie with a tracking shot of a white feather. This feather…