Rowing

Aubrey Rattray-Wood (1894-1969) enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) in February 1916, at age 21. , He spent more than three years overseas with the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company (ATC), seeing active service in Belgium and France at Hill 63 and Hill 60. Although his health was greatly affected, Aubrey survived and thrived post-war, always maintaining that his army years were a highlight of his life. Why Aubrey chose the Queensland city of Rockhampton to enlist, rather than his…

“This is as close to a description of happiness as I can imagine. Rousseau is describing the experience of floating in a little rowing boat on the Lake of Bienne close to Neuchatel in his native Switzerland. He particularly loved visiting the IIe Saint Pierre, where he used to enjoy going for exploratory walks when the weather was fine and he could indulge in the great passion of…

three of his men eat the Lotus flowers that make them forget their desire to travel home. As the men are browsing the land and longing to stay forever, Odysseus saves them. “I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,/tied them down under their rowing benches,/and called the rest: ‘All hands aboard;/come, clear the beach and no one taste/the Lotus, or you lose your hope of home (721).’” He directs them in what to do, and warns them, leaving no man behind, and getting them all off of the…

American Literature has constantly changed throughout time as the American culture has changed. Style and content has been the largest factors used to differentiate between multiple authors in many different time periods. Authors use different styles and contents to teach readers messages that they believe are meaningful. When all the differences are put aside, readers can see one common theme in all of American Literature. An author’s main purpose is to show who they truly are or what they…

Taiko and ritualistic practices in Japan Introduction Taiko drumming in Japanese culture is inextricably tied to several historical ritualistic practices. These range from establishing a working rhythm while performing labor to martial arts and military cadence. Often noted as one of Japan 's core reflections of traditional Japanese culture, Taiko has evolved from its traditional roots into a popular contemporary sport. This paper would explore the origins of Taiko drumming, its applications in…

This critique is based on a passage written by Susan Bordo titled “The Globalization of Eating Disorders”. Susan, well-known feminist scholar and Pulitzer Prize nominee in this article describes the effects of imagery in media circles on the eating habits (eating disorders) of various individuals across numerous national, cultural, racial and social backgrounds. In her work, she talks about how individuals who otherwise would have had no issues with their appearance in terms of body weight are…

Behind every great artist is a muse. And the mythical painter Picasso had plenty of them. Throughout his life, the artist had two wives, six mistresses, and lots of lovers. Although his relationship with women was complicated, many of them served as the inspiration for the artist’s exceptionally prolific body of work. It can be said that Picasso’s style changed as often as he changed his companions. In this paper I want to explore the main differences between two of his main muses: Marie-Thérèse…

According to the World Health Organization, “Every year, one out of six people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 Americans die from foodborne illnesses.” About 80 percent of all cases of heart disease, strokes and Type 2 diabetes could be prevented if people ate healthier and were more physically active. In the article “Unhappy Meals” by Michael Pollan, the author tries to give advice on how to prevent such illnesses. He argues, how if everyone would “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly…

Frederick II, the 3rd king of Prussia, is among one of the few dominant people in modern Germany's history. Under his rule, Frederick made Prussia one of the great states of Europe. He quickly became known as a good military leader and the Prussian army became a model that was copied by others. He also became a leader for the idea of enlightened government. His example of insisting the state over personal interest and religious toleration spread this idea and effected the main currents of the…

The History of Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling Wrestling is a combative sport that uses grappling type maneuvers such as throws, takedowns, pins, joint locks, and other holds to ensure one competitor a victory . A wrestling bout is where two competitors compete in a physical competition who attempt to achieve and retain an more advantageous position. The military has also integrated wrestling techniques into their hand-to-hand combat systems as well as other martial arts.Wrestling is…