Dynamite

There are many different definitions of honor. Honor-high respect; esteem, My definition of honor is when you are looked upon by many and the majority of people have appreciated what you have done no matter how big or small of a deal it is. Accomplishments- Nobel had an extraordinarily innovative mind, from which new ideas poured. His genius was bolstered by steely determination to succeed and a huge capacity for hard work. These were driven by bitter memories of the poverty his family endured when he was a young boy. He invented the explosive dynamite, which is widely used in mining, quarrying, construction and warfare. Dynamite which is produced using nitroglycerin and some other absorbent material is unstable and dangerous to manufacture. He also invented the explosives gelignite and ballistite. He laid the foundation for the formation of the Nobel Prizes by leaving a vast portion of his wealth for the establishment of an international prize fund to honor outstanding contributions in several varied fields of science and arts. “If I come up with 300 ideas in a year, and only one of them is useful, I am content.” Why Was He Honored?- Nobel was honored by many people for good reasons.…

Whenever the word nitro comes up it turns to something explosive. In chapter 5 it is mainly about nitro compounds and it explains what is and how it works based on the molecular structure. Nitro compounds are indeed explosive. Gun powder can be considered one of the earliest items to be referred as a fire chemical component. The gun powder components are known to be all reactive products which cause the reaction of an explosion. Nitro compounds are highly reactant and is stabled by a molecule…

A movie that truly exemplifies the word unique in its fullest capacity, Napoleon Dynamite is a classic that is unlike any other movie ever created. Napoleon, a teen who lives in the small town of Preston, Idaho, is a protagonist unlike any other. His incredible drawing skills and liger-like appetite for the most awkward situations help him assist his best friend Pedro who is running for class president. Along the way, Napoleon will learn many valuable lessons and skills including, but not…

Napoleon Dynamite, a film about an awkward adolescent who has trouble fitting in with his peers. Making his new friends, Deborah and Pedro help him know what it feels like to be liked and wanted. Wanting to try to fit in with his new peers he helps Pedro run for president. At home he has his disruptive family making things anything but calm, his home is chaotic and unwelcoming, because of his grandmother who is physically never there as well as his Uncle Rico whom came to visit. The main…

Maria Félix (María de los Ángeles Félix Guereña) was a Mexican film actress and singer during the 1940’s and 1950’s. She was born in Álamos, Sonora, Mexico on April 8, 1914. Maria was one of sixteen children born to Bernardo and Josefina Félix. Although, Maria’s mother had sixteen children only twelve survived. Maria was the ninth child born to her parents. Her father, Bernardo, was a merchant who decided to become a military officer and secretary of Hacienda. Her mother, Josefina,…

From the start, I think it can be agreed upon that Napoleon dynamite is undoubtedly a unique character whether he could be characterized as a classical anti-hero or not. The strange and seemingly endless quarks he possesses all add up to give the audience, in my opinion, a mixed feeling about Napoleon. In my professional opinion though I do not believe Napoleon would fall under the categorization of an anti-hero. Napoleon just does not encourage very much sympathy from the audience, if any at…

Satirical cartoons that air on television, such as The Boondocks and Black Dynamite, deal with racial topics and are viewed as humorous forms of entertainment. These cartoons are not taken seriously since many audience members misinterpret the cartoons’ context. Viewers not understanding the context of the shows and repeatedly viewing these images cause many to associate these events in the cartoons towards reality, which is one of the effects of the Ideomotor Theory. Fans of these shows also go…

On November 23, I went to see Washington Capitals play against Edmonton Oilers. I chose the event because never had the chance to watch a Hockey game. I have seen other sports like Football, Soccer, Tennis, and etc. These past events have some similarities between the emotions and fans they have. Also, I had a great time attending these games and learn the difference between the sports. I got no permission from nobody, and I decided for myself. The only person I ask is my friend Michael and some…

Throughout human history, there has been thousands of monuments and memorials created in order to pay tribute to the people as well as the events that has shaped the world as we know it. One of the best examples within the United States can be found in Mount Rushmore. This National Memorial is an immense sculpture that is carved into the Black Hills region of Western South Dakota. The Southeastern face of Mount Rushmore features four of the 4 most iconic, influential, and progressive presidents…

school, because people are saying that Liz is trying pass as being white so she could have a better education. Liz was taken out of school without even a goodbye; Liz is put in an all black school. Marlee decides that color doesn’t matter and she still wants the friendship that Liz and her have to continue. They made a plan to meet up secretly at the zoo by the lions, then from there they would go into a forest near the zoo to hang out every Tuesday. Even though their parents disapprove of it,…