The Silver Lining

As humans mature throughout life, they slowly acquire knowledge and experience. Just like humans, video games provide the same effect as gaining experiences through living, but in a far advanced world. In addition these precious moments are ones that cannot or is difficult to replicate in real life. The chances of being the coach of the New England Patriots are one in a billion, but with the help of video games, anyone can coach an all-star team. A common misconception of video games is its…

We must learn to deal with reality. If we do not then we might become worse off and hurt ourselves. In “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas”, a short story written by Ursula Le Guin, and A Streetcar Named Desire, a play written by Tennessee Williams, the reader is reminded that what we should not ignore reality; sometimes we think that the truth is harsh and we ignore it so that we do not have to deal with it rather than face the reality. By ignoring reality, we can let a problem grow out of hand…

to stay positive. In the affirming and developing category it states that I stimulate people to be more productive and hopeful. I get people excited about certain things that usually they don’t get excited for. I tend to help people see the “silver lining” in things. My attitude tends to motivate people, even though some like to criticize me for my optimism. People tend to rely on me to brighten up their days. This category also states that I know how to throw a nice party, which I can’t…

she experiences being unable to physically enjoy worldly pleasures including death. However, as the sonnets progress, Elizabeth discovers Robert’s love allowing insight that “Not Death, but Love”, an oxymoron can change the way allowing for a “silver” lining to appear. Furthermore, in the sonnets, Browning transfers her focus on the social stereotypes and gender roles of the Victorian Era. Men were designated as money makers and women were dependent on men for the means of living. Browning’s…

Daniela Rodriguez English Zabic 9/08/2014 Parade Day Rain Causes a Parade of Emotions The exhibit, Parade Day Rain, showcases Hebru Brantley’s new works in a solo show at the Chicago Cultural Center; The Chicago Cultural Center is located at 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602. Hebru Brantley is an up and coming Chicago artist who has sold paintings to the rich and famous, such as Jay Z and Matthew Pritzer. Brantley’s art pieces will be on display from June 14 through September 23. The fact…

In September of 1969, I was five years old, and I started to attend kindergarten. This was the first school year for the newly organized Mid-Valley School District. The new proper name of our school was the Olyphant Elementary School, but we commonly referred to it as the Mid-Valley Elementary School in Olyphant. My classroom was in the part of the building that used to be the Olyphant Central School; the part that was dedicated in 1910. This was the same school building in which my…

Question 1 EXPLAIN THE THEORY OF COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE. WHAT ARE ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA? The theory of Comparative Advantage (CA) can be explained in two ways: First, the typical definition states that CA is “the relative or absolute advantage that one country has over the other”. It is Country A’s ability to produce a good/service at a lower opportunity cost than Country B. For example, which will be explained further below, Australia’s ability to produce Iron Ore (Along with other…

Does the consumption of products that have been advertised increase one’s individuality, or detract from it? Living in a capitalistic society and the most-connected-world than ever, the young US generations are facing a new challenge of finding their true selves. One of the major causes derives from the advertisement companies. They cleverly persuade consumers to think the way they want by using scientific, research-based marketing strategies. Gullible people, particularly young people, easily…

grass and church. Inside it was kept warm to help keep the medium sized group of family and friends warm. I sat in one of the back pews taking note of the light blue ribbon which lined the outside. As I sat I took in décor. In the tall clear windows lining the two long walls sat light blue and white flowers. Sitting at the front of the church was an array of candles, all centered around the heart of the wedding. Showcased in the center was an unlit candle. The unlit candle sat on a podium…

Working in the corporate or government environment, employees sometimes witness things that are unethical to society or to the corporation. Many times these things are also illegal. The employee is then inadvertently put into a difficult situation. Should they speak up about the activities they witnessed or should they keep quiet for the sake of not causing problems or not losing their job? This is a very complex question to answer and each individual justifies their decisions differently…