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depressing view of a possible, although I hope unrealistic, future. Does life really mean anything without personal relationships and interactions? Shouldn't everyone work together to make life better for ourselves and others? Are we willing to destroy a planet that is so beautiful and that has the ability to provide life and resources that we need? I believe that we need to make a conscience decision to choose relationships over social media, gaming, and the internet. I also think we all…

breaking down and weakening the already fragile bond between him and I. Without uttering another word, he abandoned the house, jumped into his car, and accelerated down the street toward the railroad tracks where Crystal was battling her bi polar self. I watched them scream at each other from their house. My dad eventually convinced her to get into her…

The split of the Roman Empire into two divisions– eastern and western empires, were the results of the quick growth of the Roman Empire. Because of this growth, successful rule of each area was becoming difficult. In hope to maintain order, Emperor Diocletian came to the conclusion around 285 CE that the best solution to this problem would be to split the Roman Empire . The eastern part of the Roman Empire, know as the Byzantine Empire, was founded by Constantine the Great in 330 AD and had a…

In Malcolm Gladwell's "The Tweaker", he discusses the brilliance of Steve Jobs, and how he was a man with more than good taste, who had a sweeping visionary that saw above and beyond. "Jobs sensibility was editorial, not inventive" (3). Even before bringing Apple to its tremendous glory and success, Jobs always had an eye for productivity. As seen with how he questioned the trade-offs with European washing machine and its efficiency. He would later bring…

Chapter Fourteen PAUL’S TRIALS The elders, including James, were glad to see Paul, but, because of the Jews, they were concerned for his safety. They suggested to Paul that those Jewish scalawags might be calmed if he were to take a vow. Paul was no stranger to taking a vow, so he did not object. But, before there was time enough to complete the purification ceremony, the Jews incited the people. They said that Paul was teaching against the Law and that he had brought Greeks into the temple…

open, will you be surprised by what you see, or what you did not see? Whenever I step into an elevator, I claim the back corner, as if I am hiding in fear from something. The kind of dread that keeps you from looking at a lifeless body. It keeps you waiting for a miracle.…

thought at first was I am going to be a speech pathologist. I am fascinated with language. I observe people daily, and I also observe myself. Furthermore, I wonder daily what is the purpose of this journey. What am I hear to learn, to share, to serve? I am not insensitive to my actions; I know what I do daily, and I take responsibility for it. I observe people daily, their words, their actions, usually the disconnect between the two, but I sit and watch the resistance to everything. I try to…

It’s Possible! The importance of Richard Rodgers What does the sound of music, Oklahoma, South Pacific, and Cinderella have in common. They have the music written by the Richard Rodgers. Richard Rodgers helped change the face of Broadway musicals, he changed them by giving them each individual stories that made them both memorable and loveable. This essay will discuss how Richard Rodger early life affected his work, his legacy, and the importance of his work. Richard Charles Rodgers was born on…

In the lead up to his showdown with his imperial rival Maxentius, St. Constantine seems to have seen some kind of phenomenon in the sky that reminded him of a cross. So he prayed for victory to the Christian god, who he knew, because of his Christian mother. When he went on to win an against-all-odds victory and found himself ruler of the Roman Empire, he did what any superstitious Roman soldier would have done - he kept his end of the bargain. He converted to the Christian faith and honored…

Recently, I was offered a new position by my employer, as an Account’s Manager. It was something I had not done in some time and wasn’t sure if I was up to it. After much thought, and consideration, I decided to go back to school and get my degree in Accounting. My husband was behind me one hundred percent and I knew that I needed to set goals for myself. I had read once “All the answers to your questions about what your goals can and should be lain within, so does your power to accomplish…