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Go to a Houston-area museum. Now go into deep detail in your essay on what makes this museum remarkable or not? What wing of rooms would you add if you were the director: what exactly would the new wing have in it, and how would it be designed, shaped? What would be your plan for interesting museum-goers in the new wing? A wing is a narrative or story, too—what is the plan for how they would move through it? I have visited the Houston Museum of Fine Arts (HMFA) with my sister several times…

went over a huge pothole at about 40 miles per hour. Not only was the pothole huge, but I could not abstain from going over them because the whole street was covered with holes. The pothole issue as became a prevailing issue in the southwest side of Houston that needs to be addressed. Potholes are damaging cars, causing accidents by people trying to avoid them and they get bigger by the day because they are not getting fixed. The most obvious pothole damage affects a vehicle’s tires (Damages…

It took 184 hands of final-table play for McKeehen to seal the offer, and after the struck the river on the final hand, $7.7 million and ultimate poker glory was all his. To state McKeehen ran away with the triumph would be an understatement. He went into the final table with over double the chips of his next closest rival, advanced to six-handed have fun with 2.81 times 2nd place, then got in the three-handed finale with 3.21 times more than 2nd place in his toolbox. Not just that, however…

Jessica Ellen Cornish, better known as Jessie J, started her career at the age of 11. She was born and raised in London and is an English singer. Jessie J is not only a singer, but a song writter. She began her career by writing songs for Miley Cyrus, but after, Jessie J had her debut for her album “Who You Are” where she gained fame. She is 27 years old and already has a strong music career in the genres of R&B and Pop. In her album “Who You Are” are found her greatest hits like “Who You Are”,…

Humankind Nick Cassavetes was set to become a great basketball player but that career ended with an injury. Yet, he figures out that the talent his father has is in him as well.iLife does not always go the way people would want it to. Life is like a rollercoaster. It is has its ups and downs. Enjoy the good times while they last. Fight through the hard times, and learn from the mistakes so that they are not repeated in the future. There is a reason for everything in life. Actor, director, and…

“Oh! Jalen Manivanh just broke Jose Ochoa’s ankles. He steps back for a three……… Bang! The squinty-eyed assassin plays basketball like a boss!” Do you play basketball like a boss? I don't think so. You have to play basketball like a boss, so you can be like the squinty-eyed assassin himself. To play basketball like a boss, you have to practice hard, ball up in the game, and last not but not least celebrate. First you are going to have to practice hard every single day. How do you think that…

Great Golfing in Houston Golfing is a wonderful sport and one that people of all ages can enjoy. It gets you outdoors and allows you to enjoy time with friends and family. However, it is also a sport that is easy to enjoy by yourself. This is the reason many people choose the versatile sport and there are many golfing establishments in Houston. If you live in this area, here are some of the best courses you should definitely check out. Lakeside Country Club This is an exclusive country club that…

his land, and the people he led. This is the perplexing story of Sam Houston, one of America's most influential men and unlikely civil rights leader. Sam Houston, the first president of Texas and two-time congressman, believed in equal rights for all. He was an advocate for many types of “civil rights movements” such as equal treatment for Native Americans, the Texas Liberation Movement, and the Abolitionist Movement. Sam Houston banned the illegal importation of slaves into Texas, which in turn…

who went down in history as one of the most respected men in the world, Sam Houston, came from nothing and made himself into a person people admired. Taking part in important battles, getting involved with politics alongside, Andrew Jackson, the United States’ 7th president, and governing states towards success. There was no better man than him to be chosen as the first president of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston was a hardworking individual who didn’t bother to waste time on things he…

importance. William Barret Travis was in command at the Alamo and Houston would here the constant plea for help for reinforcements. Houston faced the task of making a critical decision and with it came grave consequences if it were the wrong one made. Travis in his plea stated, “Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, & of everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid with all dispatch.” Houston would not risk everything going to war with Santa Anna when he…