Edward Bloor

Selena The movie “Selena” is based on a true story about Selena Quintanilla- Perez, a Texas born Tejano singer, who was on the rise of her career when tragedy struck and she was shot and killed by a close family friend and president of her fan club. The movie was written and directed by Gregory Nava in 1997. Selena was born on April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas. Selena started her career at the age of 10, as lead singer in her family’s band, Selena y Los Dinos. Her father Abraham, produced…

Rulers throughout history have proven that the way the rule is based on the way they are perceived by not only their subjects but other powers including religious authority. This was especially true for women rulers who were viewed as lesser than men, and in some countries were not even allowed the chance to rule. Queen of Elizabeth of England was one of the longest rulers of her time, however that did not stop people from questioning her ability to rule. Religious leaders believed her rule was…

1. Explain Dr. Deming and TQM. What is it? Did it work in Japan and the US? Why or why not? (2pts) Dr. W. Edwards Deming (1900- 1993) is called the father of the Quality Evolution. He was very knowledgeable with quality management. Deming’s work is a philosophy of management, Totally Quality Management (TQM). Deming created 14 points to provide framework and develop knowledge that can be used in long term business plans. These points will help the business for more efficient work place, higher…

The king of England, King John, is being extremely unfair. He raised the taxes in England and punished his enemies without trial. The king has gained too much power. My fellow nobles and I will have to find a way to lower the king’s power. Tomorrow I shall hold a meeting with my fellow nobles and come up with a strategy that will give everyone the same amount of rights . If luck is with us, we will be able to take away most of the king’s powers and limit the government's powers.…

different period or England. Sir Walter Scott's first book was Waverly, and Scott published the novel in 1814. This book took place during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 and described as a " novel concerns the romantic adventures of a young Englishman, Edward Waverley, in the Highlands"(Biographical). This book, however, is not the only work of Scott's that takes place during the Rebellion, there were the books like Guy Mannering, The Astrologer and A Legend of Montrose.(Biographical). It is…

In England during the 1500s, there had been only male monarchs and the females were only given the title of being Queen through marriage. However, in 1135 when Henry I had died, a female had the first chance to become Queen. Matilda, the daughter of King Henry I was going to be Queen of England, “not in the conventional sense of a king’s wife, but in the unprecedented form of a female king” (Castor, 2010). However, Matilda lost the crown of England to King Henry I’s nephew Stephen because he was…

Name: Instructor: Course: Date: King Lear: Quarto vs. Folio During the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, conventions had it that the senior remaining character speaks the last speech. This final speech marked the assumption into power of this character. In King Lear, we expect Albany to carry the day at the end of the play and ascend into power because he is husband to the eldest daughter of the king. But astonishingly, he is reluctant and suggests Edgar and Kent to share power. This is probably as…

of civil wars fought in Medieval England from 1455 to 1487. This 32 years was a bitter struggle for the English Throne, which was waged between two branches of the same family, the House of York and the House of Lancaster. Both are descended from Edward III. The lancaster family seized the Throne in 1399, they did not see Henry V, IV or VI as rightful kings. Henry IV his cousin Richard II, renounce one’s throne, and then seized the…

a painting to how they interpret a work of poetry. The words, thoughts, and images that come to one's mind differ from the many other people in the world. ☆In the painting, Circe Pouring Poison Into a Vase and Awaiting the Arrival of Ulysses, Sir Edward Coley Burne Jones uses bright colors with conflicting actions, while in the poem “Circe’s Power”, Louise Glück uses the same scenes to show that people have different views and beliefs on situations which together represent the same theme that…

Hundred Years War that started in 1337 was actually series of wars (Saunders, Turnbull 125). One of the main contributing factors to the war was when the last French king, Charles IV, died in 1328, leaving no direct heir to the throne (Allmad 1). Edward III, the King of England, claimed the French throne because his mother, Isabelle, was Charles’ sister…