Rajasthan Royals

One habit of the Royal Navy during the beginning of the 19th century, known as impressment, was to force crewmembers on American vessels to enlist in the Royal Navy by claiming them as English deserters, as there was at the time no way to distinguish Americans from British (Heidler). These acts constituted a military effort against the United…

Sir Isaac Newton, does the name sound familiar? That’s because he discovered gravity by an apple falling on his head from a tree. He didn’t discover the law of gravity right then and there, but it was this experience that helped set the course for the rest of his life. Sir Isaac Newton’s life was a combination of childhood tragedies, educational struggles, and many achievements. So let’s go back to where it all started when he was born. Sir Isaac Newton was born on December 25, 1642 (January 4th…

The Navy Seals are the most elite and feared people in the military. From Sea, Air, and Land, is what the Navy Seal stands for they train for them all and can fight anywhere in any condition. In 1962, the Navy seals were made by JFK. If you are really looking to be a seal you will have to go through tons of difficult training that will push you to your limits. The training is split into three incredibly hard phases that you have to go through if you plan to be a seal, and these phases are not…

Although writer Douglas Adams may have envisioned flying as “learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss”, Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Cunningham foresaw the future of the US Navy. Since the introduction of the Wright Brother’s Military flyer in 1909, aircraft have revolutionized the art of war, allowing warfare to transcend the ground and sea. Modern US Naval Aviation, currently boasting over 3,700 operational aircraft, owes its origins to Lt. Col. Alfred Cunningham, who was among the…

Expeditionary Force 21 (EF21) “provides guidance for how the Marine Corps Total Force – as an integral part of the lager naval and joint team – will be postured, organized, trained, and equipped to fulfill assigned public law and national policy responsibilities.” (Expeditionary Force 21 Capstone Concept p. 5). Expeditionary Force 21 is essentially the Marine Corps 10 year vision and action plan. According Week 1’s video presentation, EF21 seeks to: establish a forward presence of one-third of…

The reading states that several theories have sought to explain why the Mary Rose sank suddenly and provides three of these theories. However, the professor states that it's unclear what was the problem that caused the Mary Rose sunk and there are problems in each of the theories in the reading passage. First, the reading states that the first theory is that the Mary Rose's gunports were flooded, causing the ship to sink. The professor counters this point by saying that if the gunports were…

My Daughter: When I grew up There are periods in people’s lives that alter them. My transformation came about when my daughter was born. My unabridged existence reformed with her birth, nevertheless change can be a pleasant occurrence even when it's not expected. When my Girlfriend initially revealed to me that we were to have a child I was bursting with excitement. I was so delighted that I was going to be a father, I was also worried. I was young 18 at the time with no job I had no idea how to…

the ball. The cooks were making dainty treats and maids were setting up and preparing for the ball. Meanwhile, the prince was endeavoring on his tuxedos to choose the one he looked best in. After everything was finished, the cooks, maids, and the royal family got together and decided to relax and watch some Netflix before the guests arrived. At 6 P.M, guests started walking in with fancy designer dresses. “ I am grateful that all of you were able to attend this ball. The prince will dance…

Wright tells of how Pepys was in the Royal Society, where he often communicated with many scientists such as Sir Robert Boyle and Dr Turberville, leaders in their fields at the time, and from whom in that society he learned about subjects such as chemistry and optometry. He also recounts Pepys…

10/7/16-10/10/16 (Shenandoah National park experience) One the way- I’m on my way to Shenandoah National park that is in Virginia. I plan to stay for three days at one of the cabins in the park. It’s only 75 miles away from the bustle of Washington D.C. I hope that we get two do a lot of cool things like hiking and I hope to learn a lot more about it than I already know. I did a little research on my own to figure out what are the basics of the park, why it is a national park, and the usual…