Grand opening

Times have changed. The ideals that were considered grand hundreds of years ago are now antiquated, archaic and dull. Years have passed, and technology, entertainment, religion, and government has been revised and modified to fit today’s standards. In addition, morals, ideas, and concepts have been altered. The same can be said about the definition of a hero. The ideal hero in older times differs from what modern Americans revere as a hero now. Even if a story has lasted through the ages,…

referring to her findings and the opening of the Palace to the public, she expresses that, “Lord Tryon’s descendants in England, Lord and Lady Tryon, are not only distinguished and charming, but are important people there… it occurs to me that it would add a certain lustre to the coming celebration if the English Tryon’s were invited as guests”. Prestige and connections were an important part of the image of Tryon they were wanting to project to the grand opening…

offers the Nymph a bed of roses. And I will make thee a bed of roses And a thousand fragrant posies, A cap of flowers, and a kirtle Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle. (Marlowe, LL 9-12) The Shepherd is quite the romantic man who believes in grand romantic gestures. His hope of young love and innocence particularly shines through in this passage with his offerings of roses, posies, a cap of flowers, and a kirtle. The Shepherd does not think of the feasibility or practicality of any of…

“The Great Bridge” report by Brendan Schwartz Why I chose the book: This book intrigued me for a number of reasons First of all, the Brooklyn Bridge has been a part of my life ever since my father moved to Brooklyn in 2006. I’ve been traveling over the bridge for years, and every time I end up travelling over it, I had always wondered how on earth could any man make such a magnificent and enormous bridge, and especially during the 19th century. Throughout the book you could get a sense of just…

Best vacation spot from 1050-1300 CE? The Cahokia Mounds. The real reason Cahokia was so populated and powerful was because of the steady supply of immigrants coming in. Maybe the Cahokian’s lives were so extravagant for the sole purpose of attracting tourists. Read more and learn about their crazy lives. The Cahokians were a branch of Mississippian culture, they were settled along the Mississippi River in present day East St. Louis and Collinsville. Cahokia’s growth was triggered around 1050 CE…

Wyndham Grand Jewel Resort: “Where Perfection Meets The Sea” offers guests the perfect getaway away from the chaotic city life. Located in the Jewel Montego Bay in Jamaica, the Wyndham Grand Jewel wants to provide the customer a trip where guests will describe their journey as “perfection.” With the sparkling sea and view of the ocean waters, they aim towards individuals who are vacationers, families, weekend travelers, honeymooners, and the general public who want to experience a relaxing…

55: 1-1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Web. 11 Nov. 2015. This column “Cedar Point Beauties” from the newspaper, Perrysburg Journal, dates all the way back to 1907. Fascinatingly, the column’s main purpose is to showcase the opening of Cedar Point for the regular summer season but also persuading readers to join the fun off of Lake Erie. With pleasure and excitement, the columnist describes Cedar point as a great spot for “recreation and rest” (1). Which is amusing because…

project were competent in the CEAB’s twelve graduate attributes. The Hyatt Regency Hotel disaster: On July 17, 1981, Kansas City was devastated by the news of the collapse of two walkways in the Hyatt Regency Hotel after just one year of the grand opening. The walkways were located on the second and forth floor right above each other. Three pairs of hangers suspended from roof trusses supported both walkways. The collapse occurred during a tea dance that the hotel hosted on a weekly…

“And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so? I did. And what did you want? To call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on the earth.” Is a quote that is from author Raymond Carver that is shown in the opening scene of the Oscar winning movie Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance.) Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a story that follows Riggan Thomson (portrayed tremendously by Michael Keaton), a faded Hollywood actor best known for playing the…

products from manufacturers for cheap and then sell them for 25 to 45 percent off the suggested retail price. Low priced drugs gained popularity with the public and the company quickly grew to become one of the largest drug/retail company in the US, opening over 300 stores in 34 states by the early 1990s. Even…