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Feeling somewhat depressed or blue is something that any human being can understand and relate to. Another commonly used term for it is feeling like a Monday. “Someday I’ll Be Saturday Night” is a single by American Rock band Bon Jovi, and taken from their greatest hits album Cross Road. The song writer is John Francis Bongiovi, Jr. also known as Bon Jovi, Jr who was born on March 2nd, 1962. This is a very profound song about optimism in the face of adversity. The first couple of song’s verse…

The last borns are characterized as being spoilt and said to be ‘the baby of the family’, no matter what their age may be. The advantage their birth order bestows them with is that of never being dethroned, this is one of the reasons why they are frequently spoilt. Due to a lot of pampering by the parents and others in the family they may become dependent and selfish. In addition to this they also have difficulty obeying the laws and following leadership in general. Adler believed the youngest…

most famous pieces is his Charles IV of Spain and his family, which was created while under the appointment of King Charles IV himself. This painting creates an interesting light on De Goya’s view of the royal family, while using many techniques in order to perfect the life-size image, also puts on display and mocks the family’s power. The interesting dynamics and hierarchy of the family displayed in this painting gives the strongest feel of what was going on within the inner workings of De…

Our parents are always giving us rules: don’t talk to strangers, don’t play in the streets, do eat your vegetables, and pick up your toys when you are done with them. We have to follow these rules or else we get in trouble. Back in the 1100s knights had to follow what was called The Medieval Chivalry Code or they got in trouble. The Medieval Chivalry Code are rules the knights had to follow that emphasized bravery, loyalty to women, following lords rules, fighting to uphold christianity, seeking…

In an article entitled “Only Doesn’t Mean Lonely” in The Chicago Tribune, Heidi Stevens discusses the only child. Stevens argues that only children show no overmuch spoiled and aberrant than the ones who have siblings, furthermore, they are even more fully-developed. On the one hand, she asserts that by being the only child, children can grow more independent and autonomous, on the other hand, she explains that only children is not lonely because they own plenty of mates with whom they can…

New Mexico Military Institute, home of the Broncos and the little Colts, carries a tradition in which every student becomes a cadet in the Corps of Cadets. It holds some of the finest programs that can be taught such as Astronomy, Physics, Math, English, Choir, and Science. One course, in particular, is the Early Commissioning Program (ECP) of the SROTC department. There is even a tradition known as "RAT Week" in which newcomers must go through known as RAT Week. The ECP is independent aside…

Getting a restraining order is not a simple process. Courts tend to air on the side of caution when issuing restraining orders. After all, a restraining order can greatly diminish a person’s ability to move around freely. It’s important that no mistakes are made. However, this doesn’t mean you should feel discouraged from seeking a restraining order. If you are in fear for your safety and well-being, you should get legal assistance immediately. This is especially true if the person threatening…

First of all, what does the term chivalry actually mean, and where did it come from? The term chivalry comes from the medieval time period of knights, which was between 1170 and 1220. The phrase ‘knight in shining armour’ is referred to a man that possess chivalrous characteristics such as opening doors, pulling out chairs, holding the umbrella while it’s raining, etc. Although it seems like an ancient tradition and a very typical thing to do, it can make the difference in someone’s day. Given…

The beneficial for children to have siblings is that most of them are an only child that are describing themselves with others. While others whether they like it or not they are stuck with having siblings. I most likely disagree by children having one sibling because they don’t exactly get to chose if they want another sibling or not. For starters those who are an only child usually always get tired of either being alone or not having someone to play with. Unless you may be a spoiled child. I…

Is Chivalry Dead? Is opening the door for a woman still a chivalrous act or this act is dead? Women have gone through many challenges phasing inequality of years wanting to receive equal rights. They want equality in their work, their ability to drive, to receive an education, and their ability to vote. We are in the 21st Century, feminism it is their own independent entity, and has strived many major changes. In the modern times, chivalry has become less demanding, since women find it as an…