Kumi Koda

Chores: A Child’s Best Life Lesson. “But why do we have to do chores mom? They’re stupid”. Chores are what people have to do in a household to maintain its cleanliness and establish themselves as a working part of the family’s system and are vital. In Jane Smiley’s essay “The Case Against Chores”, she writes “I wasn’t expected to lift a finger when I was growing up.” Children should be expected to lift a finger and help around the house. Without chores, children might not learn responsibility,…

“You listen to me young man! You are NOT joining the Loyalists and that’s final!” Eren’s mother yells at him. This was a constant battle between the two. “WELL WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO?? SIT HERE LIKE A COWARD AND WATCH MY FRIENDS DIE! THE DIAMOND ROSES ARE not GOING TO STOP! SOMEONE HAS TO HELP” Eren balled his fists as he yells even louder than his mom. As a young 16 year old, Eren wanted nothing but to get out of Ritwell and join the Loyalists, a group a misfit that wish to eliminate the…

I stood on the balcony of the clock tower, breathing heavily. My front faced a small gathered crowd about fifty feet down, and to my back left, was Paul Richmond. I didn't understand him. Why wouldn't he let me die in peace? The school, the entire school, already wanted to see me dead. If I did jump, if I were to end it right now, they would laugh and joke about how I was a coward. But Paul was different. He actually cared about me. Why? Why would he care about someone as insignifigant as me? I…

Cooper leans forward until his hands are resting on both sides of Sebastian’s head and he’s kneeling on the couch, his knees bracketing Sebastian’s hips. They aren’t touching, but Cooper’s lips are less than an inch away from Sebastian’s mouth. “I have a question. One simple, little question. And if you answer it, I’ll take you to your room and act out your favorite James Bondage fantasy.” “Uuuh,” Sebastian whimpers. “You have a fantasy about me, don’t you? Something you like to imagine while…

Skoda Auto is in the auto manufacturing industry, notably one of the most competitive industries due to its necessity to business and alluring nature to high end buyers. Skoda has to compete with many car manufacturers and they are looking to become a player in new, emerging markets. India for example, where Tata Motors has introduced the world’s cheapest car ($2000 US dollars), expands the fact “the competitive world is changing dramatically and permanently. Many companies are coming forward to…