The Tote

Technology continues to advance drastically on a regular basis. Of the major technological advances that have come about in the recent years, the transition from a laptop to tablets is one of the greatest. In the past, you were forced to stay stationary when using a computer while some of today’s latest inventions of laptops and handheld tablets have changed the idea of getting the job done. While some people still prefer to use a stationary desktop computer, many people prefer the advantage of…

Immediately after the event Recycle Rush was announced at FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) Kick Offs, discussions and ideas started flowing. Several students collected in the school auditorium started sharing their ideas. “Have arms that can move the totes,” suggested one kid. I decided to voice my idea and proposed a lift mechanism on a robot with Mecanum drive terrain, as Mecanum drive promises an extremely mobile and agile robot. Suddenly, a large amount of opposition flowed my way. “Our…

Before 2005, “it took 20 to 30 craftsmen to put together each Louis Vuitton "Reade" tote bag. Over the course of about eight days, separate workers would sew together leather panels, glue in linings and attach handles.”(Passariello). For years, Louis Vuitton had focused mainly on the craftsmanship, image of the brands and design of products…

life. As a veteran Costco shopper, I navigate the aisles of foodstuffs, thrusting the majority of my weight upon a generously filled shopping cart whose enormity juxtaposes my small frame. Over time, I’ve developed a habit of observing fellow patrons tote their carts piled with frozen burritos, cheese puffs, tubs of ice cream, and weightloss supplements. Perusing the aisles gave me time to ponder. Who needs three pounds of sour cream? Was cultured yogurt any more wellmannered than its…

Make sure to return daily for live musical performances” (___). Shop There’s a budget-friendly and under-the-radar market called Nolita market in Little Italy that sells array of women's accessories such as pendant, graphic tees, purses, bags, totes, earrings, belts, and many more. It is well recommended to revisit the market every month to find new accessories from different vendors. Nightlife…

What is the American Dream? As Weber explains it’s the “basic belief that hard work and ability will pay off with personal success” (Weber 146). The American Dream, however, doesn’t acknowledge the years of inequality in our society. It makes it acceptable that even in one of the world’s most industrialized nations, that children still die from malnutrition. Only in America, can you drive ten minutes from a wealthy neighborhood to a poor community. Only in America is it acceptable to help other…

prevent anyone from seeing them breastfeed in public”. The breast pump and all of the other things needed to pump breastmilk are all so expensive, and could confuse the child. Nipple confusion is a very serious issue for nursing mothers. Having to tote all of that equipment around each time a breastfeeding mother goes out is a hassle as…

“Black Stacey” is an autobiographical song written by Saul Stacey Williams. It reflects on how his childhood experience and personal insecurities were influenced by peer discrimination, and how he eventually embraced his own skin color. The song’s additional purpose is also to advocate for other musicians to speak on their own struggles with racial self-acceptance and skin color. Williams depicts how he was insecure about his color. He was dark-skinned, darker than anyone else at his…

Not all websites are created equal. There are many reasons for this inconsistency in website quality, including: age of information, how often the website is updated, and the credibility of the author. For this reason finding an article using a simple google search is difficult, because you will never know if the article you are looking at is spreading misinformation, biased views, or even plagiarism. On a controversial issue such as the NSA, (National Security Agency) a government agency…

Inequalities of social class are clearly observable almost everywhere you go. These inequalities are influenced by what socioeconomic status a person is born into and by policies put in place by the government. The way these influences impact a person can mold their chances of success throughout their lives, which can perpetuate a cycle for these people and their children. The location I choose to make my observations was along the edge of Woodruff Park standing at the front of the 25 Park…