Michael Lewis

The Script: What’s coming next ? Life is like climbing the stair with the unknown height. You don’t know what will be coming and what will happen later. But just let it be what it will, and get to the top so you can see the scenery you dreamed of, that's what I think about the life. I never worry about what is going to happen in my future, because my sister told me I just get myself ready for everything that may be coming, so I can face the obstacle bravely. The author, Herman Melville once…

According to The Omnivore's Dilemma The Secrets Behind What You Eat Michael Pollan says,“Amanita muscaria, with it’s distinctive red color and white speckles is one of the most poisonous species”(pg.206). Which proves that people have to be careful of what they hunt because not all foods are edible some foods that people hunt for can also be dangerous. Michael Pollan also says that, “Some mushrooms and berries have poisons in them....When she was done I thought…

SeaWorld is said to be the happiest place in the world. And after viewing their conceiving commercials you can’t help but be amazed by SeaWorld and want to go. But in reality is SeaWorld the happiest place? Many would argue that SeaWorld is absolutely not the happiest place. The documentary Blackfish goes into great detail about how SeaWorld miss treats their captive animals, specifically the Orca, also known as the Killer Whale. The film goes into great detail about the lies SeaWorld puts out…

After coming off a six game winning streak the Central Connecticut women's basketball team have went on to lose two straight games. Their luck changed as they went on to win a thriller against Bryant University by a score of 53-52 in the final 10 seconds. The Blue Devils started off the game to a weak start as Bryant University began the first quarter with a 10-3 run. But the Blue Devils quickly responded with a 11-6 run of their own. BU own Alex Klein had six points for the first quarter,…

The idea of basketball created by a man named James Naismith in 1891 for an outdoor learning program for a school known as YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts. Many thoughts of the activity of basketball are to create an activity to play in the indoor and outdoor environments. Basketball allows males and females of all ages to engage in the game. With basketball coming widely popular throughout the states variations of games in basketball were later introduced. One variation of the games in…

What Makes Them Successful? The team is synergizing well together. With their silly personalities they are able to mesh well and get along with eachother. Each player is able to play according to their playstyle instead of trying to change it. For example, Wildturtle is known for his aggressive playstyle while doing this sometimes the consequences are throwing a gold lead by dying to the enemy when they're able to capitalize on his mistake. His last team, TSM, tried to turn Wildturtle…

The word geek today has two main definitions. One definition is an unfashionable or socially inept person (geek,n.1.). The other definition which came from the British & World dictionary is ‘a look’ (geek,n.2.). It did not always have these meanings to it. In fact it has had several different meaning and spellings to it over the last couple of centuries. Back in 1515 Alexander Barclay’s Certayne Eclogues described geck as a simpleton or one who is deceived. It could also be a verb, meaning to…

Shakespeare is regarded as the pre-eminent author in the English language, for he penned thirty-eight plays and 154 sonnets. His plays are still the ones that are most preformed today, due to central themes that resonate with modern audiences. Othello was written during his tragic period and expands upon racism during the 17th century. The play features a lower class white antagonist convinces the Moorish General Othello of his wife ‘s infidelity. Iago takes advantage of Othello by infusing him…

The Blind Side The Blind Side is a quality film based on a true story. The main character, Michael Oher is homeless and has little educational knowledge due to drifting in and out of the school system. Eventually, Leigh and Sean adopted Michael and this changed his life forever. With a little help from them, Michael exceeds in school and becomes an All-American left tackle and first round NFL draft pick. The Blind Side is a quality film based on a true story that exemplifies that no matter what…

The bulk of the Pacific Fleet was home ported in San Diego. After a brief induction and basic training, John arrived in San Diego for duty. Much of his time was spent in port but occasionally the fleet set sail. He would steam northward to San Francisco and, after refueling, sail southward again to San Diego. There simply was no combative activity in coastal waters. But that did not mean there was no fighting. In early 1918, in Coronado, California, two sailors squared off in the recreation…