Ticket to Ride

How many people have jumped on a bandwagon with loose wheels? Today, the Confederate battle flag finds itself in the center of much controversy in several states. Most people have jumped on a bandwagon saying, “the Confederate flag is a symbol of racism;” however, it should be viewed as a positive symbol of American history. Therefore, I’m here to ask all of you to look at the Confederate battle flag as a battle flag and a symbol of American history by learning about its history, the…

The first thing was “buying a parking pass is like going hunting for a spot, it’s better to just ride the bus or look for a free pass.” The second thing was, “it’s better to stay on campus all day/between classes than to go home because you’ll accomplish more.” These two ideas are not exactly folklores but pieces of advice that have been passed down…

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment is about a ‘Flock’ of six kids running for their lives. The group is continually fighting their way through life. They have no idea who their parents are, what state or city they are from, or why they were even experimented on. The group of kids is hidden in a remote mountain home. Maximum Ride is the main character in this story she is fourteen years old and the oldest out of the flock. She is the ’mother’ of the group because she is looked up to. All the…

Mae Jemison is not only the first African American woman to go into space but a very intelligent and strong woman who has left a mark on the America. Mae Carol Jemison was born on October 17, 1956 in Decatur, Alabama. Her father, Charlie Jemison, worked as a roofer and a carpenter. Her mother, Dorothy Jemison worked as an elementary school teacher. When Jemison was three years old, her family moved to Chicago, Illinois. Better educational opportunities in Chicago prompted their move. They…

Risk management primarily refers to the risk of life that an organization must account and conduct procedures for, implying that the risk is already present and not created by the organization’s decisions which grants a protective coating for the consequences of the risk to be hidden. Risks can be managed in one of three categories: preventable risks, strategy risks, and external risks; which are categorized based on the level of controllability an organization can take accountability for.…

forgiven. Eddie, a pier amusement park ride mechanic, dies in an accident while saving a little girl. He goes through heaven meeting five people who either impacted Eddie’s life, or Eddie impacted their life. Because The Five People You Meet in Heaven answers the question “What is the purpose of life” the Ferris Wheel and Eddie’s knee injury help answer the question. The symbols are also stay with Eddie throughout his journey through heaven. The main ride that is in every vision of Ruby Pier…

the incredible rookie performance by sports legend Magic Johnson. The equality and treatment of women also made remarkable progress in the 1980s, when SandraO’Connor was appointed as a justice in the Supreme Court and when Sally Ride travelled into…

Ellen Ochoa once said, “Don’t be afraid to reach for the stars,” and she has certainly lived up to the saying. Because of her outer space discoveries and missions as an astronaut, she has not only helped shape Florida history, and that of the continental U.S. as well. She has played a huge role in how hispanic americans have influenced Florida because she defied the odds to become the first female hispanic astronaut, and paved the way for future women and latinos to achieve their goals. `To…

Are you sick and tired of struggling to find decent parking spots on the hectic streets of the city? Choose the ease and convenience of a parking garage instead! For over 10 years, One Parking has provided accessible and affordable garage parking solutions for residents all over the New York City area. Whenever you need quick and easy garage parking in the big city, they are the premier name in parking garages to trust. Everyone knows that street parking can be a nightmare, especially in the…

Have you ever wanted to do something but someone told you would never be able to do it? Ellen Ochoa was the first hispanic female to go to space in 1993. This changed the way that people thought about who could do what. Ellen Ochoa had an impact on space exploration in America by being the first hispanic female astronaut. We learn about the quality of determination when studying the life of Ellen Ochoa. Ellen Ochoa was born on May 10, 1958 to Joseph and Rosanne Ochoa. She was born in Los…