As a child growing up I always knew what I wanted to be. Whenever I was asked that famous question, without hesitation, I always replied, "I will be a Doctor and help to heal the sick". I truly believed that. In fact, my determination and drive towards this career path, lead me to easily choose to specialize in the Science Research field at High School for Health Professions and Human Services. This is where I was first introduced to the medical environment and experienced the excitement of it…
Vivian Parker had it all, she was beautiful, smart, spoiled, yet sweet, and she was the funniest person you’d ever meet. She lived in the richest part of Upper East Side, New York, with her parents. Her house was made of stone and had the prettiest detailing. Her yard was always freshly cut with flowers at full bloom. Inside big and beautiful, as well and had too many bedrooms to count. She had a perfect view of New York outside her bedroom window. She had a maid, chef, and all the money in the…
British parliament has a two house system. This bicameral structure includes a house of lords and a house of commons. The house of lords is made out of people who inherited the position or were elected by the monarch and prime minister, while the House of Commons consists of members elected by the people. The house of lords has very small influence in the British government. The most useful action they can perform is to delay a law brought up by the house commons. It is delayed for up to a year,…
Rhetorical Analysis of “The Hurting Heroes of 9/11 ” In the article “The Hurting Heroes of 9/11” (Sept. 16, 2016), Leah McGrath Goodman claims that those who helped with the rescue of the 9/11 attacks continue to die even 15 years after the attacks happened. Goodman supports the claim by using statistics and actual people who helped with the rescue of 9/11 who have some health issues that they are suffering over the last 15 years. Goodman has written this article in order to inform readers of…
Case study 1 Apocalypse and the influence of 9/11 on the apocalyptic movies Apocalypses have always been in people their heads, the thought of the end of the world has been and still is really popular in the film industry. Bendle says “Apocalypses are one of the oldest narrative forms, and they have informed some of the most imaginative and terrifying imagery in cultural history” (Bendle, 2005). In the years before 9/11 the apocalypse movies, books and magazines have been a great and widely…
A Multi-Media Assessment of “Portraits of Grief” by The New York Times Question 1: The focus of “Portraits of Grief” by The New York Times focuses on the different reactions of family members for those that had died in the September 11th, 2001 attack on the Twin Towers. The article focuses on “revisiting” the families and re-evaluating the personal lives of those that had died in the attacks. This presentation is meant as a memorial for those that died on 9/11. Question 2: There were two…
911 is the one phone number, aside from 867-5309, every American knows by heart. Americans are taught from an early age when there is a crisis they can call 911 and the emergency service responders will be there to help them. However, many problems can affect a dispatcher’s ability to do their job which can end in disaster for the person on the other end of the line. The 911 dispatch centers, also known as public safety answering points or PSAPs do their best, but sometimes these obstacles…
Source of Information: This case study is about Riccardo Perez. He was born July 1, 2011 to Mr. and Mrs. Antonio and Matilda Perez. An interview was conducted on July 25th after dismissal at Ricardo’s preschool, at a Head Start program in White Plains NY, Westchester County. Reason for Case study of Student: Riccardo was having difficulty speaking to others in his immediate family and preschool environment. His speech was not clear so his verbal communications seems unintelligibly sometimes.…
Looking back on my previous memoirs, I am slowly starting to realize how quickly things change. From what college you want to go to, to what career you want, or even your point of view on a particular subject. I have come to understand that nothing is truly set in stone. We build and adapt to the world around us. Whether it is to fit in with a crowd or to make a situation affect you in a positive way. Just from looking at my first memoir, I can tell that I have grown as a person and as a…
Things to do in Maple Ridge Maple Ridge’s unique geography and location provide the residents of the city with a wide range of outdoor activities and lifestyle choices. It is precisely these activities that make Maple Ridge such a coveted and great place to call home. Not only does Maple Ridge offer a wide range of outdoor opportunities in close proximity, but the city also provides a great selection of cultural and historical attractions all within the city limits. Here are some of the more…