The Bahamas

Let me just clear the air before I start, I am a big man and by no means have I ever surfed or ever dreamed of surfing but it has always fascinated me in different ways. You may be asking yourself as to why I am writing about a surf apparel company that is centered around surf and beach life if I have no real interest in surfing besides the fact that only fit people can do it, and I can't. The reason why I chose this topic is not only the fact that a surfer bum hit it “big” but also the fact…

Have you ever heard the name Pablo Escobar, and wondered who he was? Pablo Escobar was a drug trafficker that was the main leader of the Medellín cartel. The Medellín cartel when at the height of its power was smuggling fifteen tons of cocaine a day, which was worth more than half a billion dollars. Pablo Escobar is responsible for making cocaine the global drug of choice. He did this by transporting cocaine by the ton from Colombia to larger markets in both America and Europe. (Watson and…

Out of all the mysteries in the world, the most popular happens to be the Bermuda Triangles. Some people believe that something mystical is involved in the Bermuda Triangles. The mysterious Bermuda Triangle has a total area of 500,000 square kilometers. Scientists have discovered interesting formations on the bottom of the seafloor. The location of the formations lye in the Bermuda Triangle boundaries. At various points on the ocean floor, it drops to huge depths. Within this area, people have…

There is a lot that has happened in the past, good and bad. Some historical events bring us to where we are now today. Although, some events and historical figures get overlooked in History classes. However, one event or person that does not get overlooked during the discussion of the past is Christopher Columbus being accredited with finding America. We all know that Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, trying to get to India for spices and he happened to “discover” America. Christopher…

All tourists have a motive behind their travels; this can be between business and pleasure. Observing the demographics of a destination and their characteristics allow for formations of groups that provide information that is important about the destination for businesses and travellers. Psychographics in comparison to demographics allow for further understanding the interest, opinions, and personality traits of a community. Using motives and behavioural traits to help form groups can be very…

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer who proposed reaching Asia by means of a westward route across the Atlantic Ocean, and instead discovered and explored the Caribbean, as well as parts of Central and South America. Initially sponsored by King Ferdinand (1452-1516) and Queen Isabella (1451-1504) of Spain in 1492, Columbus is popularly believed to have been the first European to land and therefore discover the "New World" of the Americas. He is also credited with opening…

Since 1494 the Native Americans have been called savages and were treated unjustly by the Europeans. The Europeans assumed that they could go to America and take what they wanted, without caring whom was already living on the land. The Europeans also thought that they were superior over the Native Americans. The Europeans were much more advanced with their weapons compared to the Native Americans, and the Native Americans were frightened by the loud noises that the weapons created and the…

My core values include honor, family, service to others, responsibility, openness, courtesy, compassion, leadership, self-discipline, ambition, perseverance and a commitment to understanding others and making the world a better place. I hold these ideals close to my heart and strive to practice them every single day. If I am accepted, the school can expect to benefit from my desire to be true to these values. I was born an only child where I grew up mostly under the influence of my parents. My…

Columbus knew this voyage would come with many horrible things such as storms, diseases, and so much more, but he was well off prepared for anything that was to come his way. On October 12, 1492 the expedition spotted land on an island known as the Bahamas, but Columbus called it Spain( http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/latinamericatheconquest/p/Columbusfirst.htm ). He did this to many of the lands he discovered such as Cuba he called to be China, and Hispaniola to be Japan. On the…

On August 18, 2015, I checked into the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas to start the week of competition. Throughout the week, the contestants and I enjoyed many fun activities, but also had hours of long rehearsals. The week flew by, and it was time for my interview with the judges. Once again, I was the youngest…