The Gem

nice to read because it does not take much brain power to understand every bit of what is going on. Other people, however, may enjoy a book the is more of a hidden gem, with meanings just as hard to find as the story itself. Many people claim that Shirley Jackson’s, “The Lottery” to be a hidden gem. “The Lottery” is considered a hidden gem because the author creates a story filled with symbolism, irony, and ritualized tradition that masks evil, which ultimately demonstrates how people blindly…

Hidden Gem in an Alley Imagine… You are going to meet some friends out to have dinner. “No big deal!”, you’re thinking- not the first time. Now Imagine… The GPS on your phone, that is directing you to the restaurant is taking you down a back alley of the town. GPS showing you that in 200 feet, you have reached your destination. What would be your thoughts and feelings about going to eat at a restaurant in a back alley? About five years ago, that same situation happened to me. Myself and a…

For the past year, I have been a volunteer tutor through the Gems after-school program at the Foundry. The Foundry is a Christian Community Center that serves the impoverished West End of my hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky. The goal of the program is to provide a supportive environment for the children to flourish educationally, socially, physically, and spiritually. Engaging in Gems has been an overwhelming experience because it has opened my eyes to a sector of my community that I was…

being owned or being in control of another humans being. In Gem of the Ocean; Austin Wilson demonstrate through his characters that not only is slavery not dead but that the effect of racism and discrimination is also very much alive. In addition, Austin Wilson has been a great historian towards the suffering of African Americans. In like manner, he has influence other talents, for example, Heather Nathan states Jefferson Pinder uses the boat Gem of the Ocean as his inspiration with quilts “He…

Gissella Fajardo Treasure of the Earth: Gems Nova The title of the documentary that we watched today was “Treasure of the Earth: Gems Nova”. The intended audience is anyone that is interested on learning about gems like rubies, diamonds and sapphires.The purpose of the documentary is to inform the audience about gemstones. I didn’t know specific information about gemstones. During the documentary I learned that near the Earth's surface many gemstones are formed when…

The American Gem Society (AGS) is pleased to announce a unique mentoring program designed to foster professional growth and personal development for the membership. The program provides an opportunity for experienced members of the AGS to give back and assist in the professional development of other members. It gives those being mentored the chance to build their professional network, define career goals and overcome obstacles in obtaining those goals. As every mentoring relationship is unique…

Tesla vs GEM (Global Electric Motorcars) Tesla, Inc. and GEM are two car companies that have developed disruptive innovations within the automotive industry, namely electric vehicles. This paper will compare both car companies, analyze their strategies and provide recommendations for future implementations on their strategies. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Tesla, Inc. and GEM (Global Electric Motorcars) compete against each other in the automotive space for their electric vehicles. Below is a brief…

Bellaire Golf Club is an Executive's Gem. written by: SpiritedWriter The Bellaire Golf Club in Glendale, AZ is known locally as a great course for the executive golfer. It was built in 1973 and designed by the architectural firm of Lawrence, Hardin, and Nash. This 18-hole course has three sets of tees to accommodate different levels of year round play. Its par 59 championship course measures 3493 yards from the back links and sports a USGA rating of 56.2 with a slope of 90. This course will…

In Gem of the Ocean, the incredible collection of interesting, eccentric, and even outspoken characters help immensely to move along the plot. With that in mind, it can easily be argued that Aunt Ester was the true “gem” of this play. Without her, this story would quickly fall back into the depths of memory for many of the members of the audience. She is a wealth of information and wisdom undoubtedly, but she is much more than that. She is charitable and kind in a time where much of the general…

The actress Shannon L. Alder once said, “If you want to discover the true character of a person, you only have to observe what they are passionate about.” Although I have several interests and participate in different activities that play a role in the person that I am today, there is one in particular that has been extremely meaningful to me. This has been my involvement for the last several years as a volunteer coach/buddy with a special needs cheer team called The Precious Gems.Working…