The Pike

Braveheart directed by Mel Gibson who was also the main character, Sir William Wallace, was a portrayal of the Anglo-Scottish wars and the certain battles William Wallace fought in. It is a very good film and although it has a very good representation of medieval Scottish society and the conflict with the English at the time, it isn’t to be taken as a movie that is completely factual, as Hollywood must bend the truth sometimes to reel in viewers. In this essay, a complete analysis of Braveheart…

Patrice Haryanto 2Green Tall, Grande, Venti Beyond a Cup of Coffee Why Read About Starbucks? In the 1980’s the term “coffee shop” evokes the image of a warm, cozy store that sells hot caffeinated beverages and warm comfort foods. But when you think “coffee shop” now, your mind automatically reverts you to your local Starbucks branch. I was so intrigued by the natural attraction people have to Starbucks even though Starbucks is just the average coffee shop sitting on just about every street…

In John Lewis’ autobiography Walking with the Wind we are able to get an inside look at life in the south, pre-Civil Rights Era. John Lewis, in Pike county, was able to take into account his changing views of his small town. His unique thoughts and experiences are what evolved him into the Civil Rights activist he is known to be. His story shows his own encounters as time goes on, as well as showing the opinions and actions of adults, such as his parents, during this same time. Each generation…

Ku Klux Klan: A Period of Racial Discrimination Racial discrimination has been around for many decades. The Ku Klux Klan is the most well-known clan for racial discrimination. For more understanding of the KKK, a person must start from the beginning. The Ku Klux Klan was a harsh, tormenting clan that began many years ago and has developed into a widely known topic of racial discrimination. The Ku Klux Klan originated in Pulaski, Tennessee in the year 1865. There were six founders of the Ku…

Pikes Peak miners needed beef, and the drovers made the drive from Texas to the Rockies every summer right through the town...or at least close to going right through it on their way to Pikes Peak. William could see their dust miles before they got there, anticipating their arrival as any child before Christmas would a tree full of gifts. He would…

” But what a pleasure to lead my violins in a serenade of spring green or hear my trumpets blare out the blue sea and then watch the oboes tint it all in warm yellow sunshine.” (Juster 125). In the book, The Phantom Tollbooth, a young boy named Milo entered a mysterious tollbooth ending up in a strange and bewildering land. After spending a notable time in that land, he gained friends and accepted an important task that converted into a long journey. Along the way he and his friends, Tock and…

Section 16. Looking to stay a little closer to the ground? There are several trails you can explore on foot, bike, or horseback. The longest is the Lower Hogback/Hogback Valley/Lion loop at 3.3 miles. This trail features an overlook of Red Rocks and Pikes Peak. The park’s shortest trail is just one mile around the Upper Dog Loop. This is an off-leash dog loop where pet owners can let their pooches…

The patient , JA, is showing symptoms related to Bulimia Nervosa (BN). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, 5th edition or the DSM-5 , JA’s eating disorder has disrupted her everyday life (DSM-5, American Psychiatric Association, 2013). People who are diagnosed with Bulimia usually experience similar symptoms that have common features that correspond to the DSM-5 's description of this disorder. Criteria A: Recurrent episodes of binge eating where excessive…

Listening- Definition - " to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear." (Listening, n.d.) Example - I am from Washington State and in Seattle, Washington there is a street market called Pike 's Place. Inside Pike 's Place, right up front is a fish market where the employee 's behind the counter will throw large fish at the employee standing outside the display case to interact with the visiting public, sometimes to just throw back and forth, but other…

As I interviewed Dr. Angela German, our conversation ranged from early childhood to traveling. Some of her favorite things to do are reading, traveling, and watching television. While reading and watching television, she enjoyed anything that had to do with traveling. As a child, her family couldn’t afford to take summer vacations. She often dreamed of a better life that includes seeing the world and many different aspects of the world. Traveling has become one of her favorite hobbies. Motion…