Throwing stick

In today’s world, it seems like new inventions are produced every day, but only a handful of them are truly noteworthy. Not much has changed over the course of time, however a few are worth mentioning. A small batch have made such an impact on the world, history has been altered by an idea, let alone the physical object. These improvements have been altered by war and disagreement, but in the end, they are the ones that leave a lasting imprint on our society. Although there were many…

Tony Kushner’s Angels in America is a classic drama work that discusses head-on the raw controversies and issues this country has faced during a divided time. With the Reagan Administration in full swing during the 1980s and the breach of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, ideologies such as how one orientated themselves, race, gender, and religious beliefs were something that segregated the country, and are issues that are still consistent today. Kushner has managed to combine all these ideas into a…

anti-cholesterol medication, what incentive is there for me to put down the cheeseburger?” (Balko, 467). This negative tone, once again sets his audience on the defense. No one enjoys hearing how they have hurt others, especially people they do not know, so throwing these accusations in the face of his audience hurts even his supporters. He bumbles on by telling us, “This collective ownership of private health then paves the way for even more federal restrictions on consumer choice and civil…

Throughout life, we grow from depending on our parents, to becoming independent, and then to having people who depend on us. In Franz Kafka’s “Metamorphosis” the main character, Gregor, has a family that has become dependent on him. As humans, we are all pushed into circumstances that we have no control over, just as Gregor was. When the story opens, we meet Gregor, whose family depends on him before his transformation into a bug, but afterwards he was dependent upon them. Gregor’s…

The memory of September 15th, 1963 is still persistently clawing at my consciousness, every day reminding me of how grateful I am to be alive. Although, I would have never guessed that I would still remember every waking detail so clearly nearly 14 years later. I often catch myself waking up in a pool of sweat feeling the heat radiating off of my scarred skin from the previous years of nightmares. Every now and then I can even smell the burning of my flesh as i did for weeks upon weeks after the…

“drip paintings”. Pollock would lay his canvas flat on the floor, dab his brush in paint, and let the paint either drip off the end, or he would perform a throwing motion towards the canvas. He would also let the paint drip straight from the can. Jackson Pollock used all different types of painting instruments besides a brush. He used knives, sticks, and even fabrics of different texture. Jackson Pollock used the “All-Over” method as well as the drip style. This particular style allowed artists…

It is truly amazing when you are able to find an organization or program that can stick to their values and acknowledge an obvious problem. With so many organizations out there you can never really know everything about them without some further exploration. Since being told about the organization called Outreach360 it always seemed like a good program to analyze. Outreach360 is an organization that is focused on making an effort to create volunteering opportunities around the world. It should…

Miracle – Final Assignment In our current society, sports are everywhere. Sporting events are continually on television. Additionally, there are competitive games at fields and courts all around cities and towns in the United States. Most individuals are fans of at least one sport, while others are either devoted sport enthusiasts or competitive players. The emphasis and attention on sports has increased significantly over the years. For many athletes, this places pressure on them to succeed…

OBSERVATIONS IN THERAPY Aryana is a sweet and friendly little girl. She was initially very active, and it was difficult for her to focus her attention in therapy sessions. She tended to run around, and frequently jumped from one activity to the next. However, she has matured a lot, which allowed therapy to be more structured. Although she can still be impulsive at times, she displays greater control of her movements and behaviour. She is still emotional at times, especially when tasks are…

Is LOTF an Allegory? Most humans like it when their lives are going predictably. No one wants something frightening to come out of the blue. Normally, when humans are afraid their body will take over and keep them safe. The human body will do this in three ways, freezing, fleeing, or fighting. So what happens when humans discover a fear they can’t fight or flee from? Perhaps they fear something that keeps them from feeling safe or having a sense of normal? Lord of the Flies, by William Golding,…