overall image of rebellion. Their parents, however, were repulsed. Across the country, adults and newspapers criticized him. They said he had no musical talent whatsoever and that his dancing was vulgar, obscene, indecent, and animalistic (Daily 51). They blamed him and his rebel image for juvenile delinquency, drug addiction and race riots. Basically, they thought he crushed minor’s morals all across the country, and adults weren’t happy about it (Daily 52). Some found a way to stop…
The toothbrush: a simple way of cleaning your teeth that has been around for centuries. Despite the many new advances, such as the electric toothbrush, or a battery powered one, the traditional stick and bristles still functions as the top seller in even the most modernized nations. Time and time again, classic inventions are dominating new and innovative ideas that even though are upgrades, still fall to the same old objects that were used by people who lived hundreds of years earlier. Even the…
Twenty minutes? What about fourteen hours a day with only a lunch break? Well, if you lived in a developing country, right now, you might be doing chores non-stop for fourteen hours daily. Child labor is a real and significant issue around the world right now. If you lived in Bangladesh, you might be forced to quit school and work in a sweatshop for $3.00 a month. In poor and developing countries like Bangladesh, China, Costa Rica, The Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haití, Honduras,…
has the most visited national park in the country. It is home to one of the most famous whiskey brands in the world. And it is the final resting place of one of the 20th century’s most significant cultural icons. Just where exactly is this place? Nestled among the Smoky Mountains of the southeastern United States lies the state of Tennessee. Known primarily for its country music, the state has many fun things to do and see (whether you’re a fan of country music or not). Here is a list of ten…
The contributor of “Africa's Informal Economy Is Receding Faster than Latin America's,” published by The Economist, discusses the current and rapidity changing economy of sub-Saharan countries and their respective traditional roles. The author directly cites Adam Smith and the invisible hand in correlation to human nature to “truck, barter, and exchange” (Africa’s). This is to illustrate how individuals will innately make economic decisions based on their personal needs and that these decisions…
The Fabulous Life of Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter Beyoncé was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. She performed in numerous dancing and singing competitions and talent shows as a child. Beyoncé rose to fame and first captured the public’s eye in the late 1990s as lead singer of the R&B girl-group Destiny’s Child. Mathew Knowles was Beyoncé father and manager of the group which became one of the world’s best-selling girl groups in history. Beyoncé is an American songwriter, singer,…
These country songs are awesome. Maybe it's just me, but good songs cross over boundaries appealing to just about everyone, even city slickers like me. These short, country songs are wrapped around catchy stories. 1. SOME BEACH [OFFICIAL VIDEO] Blake Shelton, 2004. Funniest song I've ever seen! Thought I'd share a laugh. For those who don't know, "some beach" is a double entendre. The singer "pictures himself" on some beach not lifting a finger. 2. PEOPLE ARE CRAZY [OFFICIAL VIDEO] Billy…
In Thomas Hietala’s book, Manifest Design: American Exceptionalism and Empire, is an excellently written and researched analysis of the political economy of America in the 1840’s as well as the political and social ramifications of expansion. Though the majority of the book focuses on the annexation of Texas, as well as the Democrats disagreement about what should be done if or when we do expand, particularly in Texas. By providing a revisionist approach to the prior knowledge on the period of…
who risked their lives for your freedom. So many citizens don’t know or care that there is so many wars and disasters going on in other countries. Being a proud American means that you treat your fellow Americans with respect. It means that you don’t judge people because of their color, religion, or their beliefs. Being an American is being loyal to this country and helping out in any which way you can. One reason I am happy to be an American is because of our military.Our military includes…
and has a big effect on people's lifestyles as well because he designates the idea of partying and money as good. Stories within country music has been detected as soon as people read the title of a song. For centuries people have been demonstrating this act and each new song paints an even more vivid picture of reality. Taylor swift has became an icon in pop and country music because of the way she allows…