Maggie Smith

Captivating, suspenseful, riveting, exhilarating are only a few of the words that I would use to describe the movie Taken. If you desire a high dose of adrenaline to quench your movie watching thirst, and if you are ready to take a super-charged ride to the action filled city of Paris, France, then this is a must see movie for you. Taken, not for the faint of heart, will keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire ninety-one minutes. Be prepared to have the popcorn container pried from your…

This past Thursday I visited the Smith Academy for Excellence and was surprised at how the school worked to help the boys learn best. We learned that most of the boys come from a poverty stricken neighborhood with many family problems. Along with this, a majority of the students were African American but there were also a few Caucasians and Latinos. The age/grade range of the boys is from second grade up until twelfth. They are extremely proud that this is the first year they will have a…

biographical drama film, The Pursuit of Happyness directed by Gabriele Muccino, happiness is practically non-existent for the case of salesman, Chris Gardner (played by Oscar nominated actor, Will Smith). He struggles to cope with financial stability while raising his five-year-old son, Chris Jr. (played by Jaden Smith, ironically Will 's real life son). Just when things were already difficult enough, Chris and his son face more even…

Considering how much influence it had on my family, I wondered what has influenced the music itself and the influence alternative music has had as a whole? While interviewing my mother, I found that the alternative music of the 80’s, preferably “The Smiths” and “The Cure”, have had a large impact upon her childhood. With this being said, I hope to learn about the history, sounds,…

I feel as if his role is too portray the average, or typical African-American male. Although, I did not come to this accusation until I dug deeper into the show that millions love and adore. Will smith is a goofy, charismatic, high school stud athlete whom maintains his aura as if he is still back in his hometown. He comes from a single parent home in which is also similar to my situation. I feel as if some of the traits mentioned follow a certain…

1. Vignette On September 4, 1997, James Matthew Garrison was born prematurely in a hospital. His parents are Tyler and Anya Garrison (a young couple 23 and 27 years old) who unexpectedly conceived James on New Year’s Eve at a party at an upscale hotel in New York City. Tyler and Anya Garrison are a wealthy couple and are well-known in their professions. Tyler is a successful entrepreneur in the technology field, and Anya is a world famous, traveling fashion designer and model. They are both…

Next, I will analyze the property insurance plan and the liability risks. The Smith’s 3 bedroom, 2 baths, house has 1,600 square feet of living space with an attached garage. The house in west Edmond was newly built when they bought it 6 years ago for $145,000. Alex said that the replacement cost of the home is $250,000. They have an unendorsed HO-3 policy with Coverage A limits of $120,000. The plan covers the home and the attached garage. Since the home is insured for $145,000, the other…

The book I am going to be doing my report on is an autobiography written by Chris Gardner and Quincy Troupe. The book is called The Pursuit of Happyness. “ , in May 2006, and became a and #1 bestseller,” said the writers of ChrisGardnerMedia.com. There is also a film based off of the book, Chris Gardner also helped out with that. Born February 9, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Christopher Paul Gardner's youth was set apart by being poor, having abusive behavior at home, a liquor addiction,…

from china. At least the is what's engraved on the bottom of my dress. There are about 30 gnomes in the Smith's backyard including my family. We're usually happy and like to play games in the backyard while the smiths are gone but, not today. Today the death machine comes out or as the Smiths call it a lawnmower. Just last week it nearly took of lily by the lilies arm. For months we have been trying to find a way to protect ourselves but we just end up yelling at each other. “Grrrrr” “Grrrrr”…

Measles and Krippin virus stem from the same family but are radically different. Both viruses have a (-)ssRNA genome, as KV is developed from MV. Due to the common origin, there are similarities, however, one of which being developing a cancer treatment for each virus. In KV, the measles virus was genetically modified to target and kill cancer cells. As Alice Krippin states, in 10,009 clinical trials, there were 10,009 cancer-free patients (Lawrence). In Measles, the virus targets cells…