It is the Fourth of July weekend and I am sure that many of you have plans, to celebrate our independence day. Most people have some plans for the forth. It might be camping, a party, a parade, or a wedding. All of these events can make it more difficult to stay on track when it comes to your healthy lifestyle. Here are 5 tips that can help you enjoy your weekend without falling off the fitness wagon. Drink Water Drink lots of water this weekend. Try to avoid sugary drinks such as soda and…
If the coming weekend was declared technology free, I would play football, soccer and I would master riding my motorcycle. I have never participated in a football league, but my dad used to play when he was in college. On the weekend I would ask my dad to take me to an open field and teach me how to pass and catch the ball properly. I would invite my friends out to play so that I could show them what I learned and we could try out some plays. Next, I would go practice playing soccer. I used to…
Rhetorical Context In this highly sensitive age, political correctness plays a key role in society, including the entertainment sector. Comedians often have to sensor their shows in order to accommodate this politically correct movement. While political correctness has been around since the 1930s, it is now more prevalent than ever, especially on college campuses, where comedians often perform. Part of the reason for the widespread presence is the media’s involvement. Whenever a controversial…
Sacrificial Drinking: Alcoholism in The Lost Weekend The Lost Weekend (Wilder, 1945) is a film that follows the story of alcoholic writer Don Birnam’s (played by Ray Milland) destructive weekend. The film follows the popular film-noir style of its time to bring to light all the darkness associated with alcoholism. This disease leads its victims to make sacrifices that are catastrophic to the individual and those around them. Being an alcoholic, Don suffers those same destructive tendencies.…
I would like to attend Machik Weekend because I want to learn more about how I can help my homeland. I am passionate about Tibet because of my heritage, and I want to improve the lives of my fellow Tibetans inside Tibet. Tibet is currently facing many problems like poverty and lack of access to education with can be overcome by humanitarian organizations like Machik. That is why, in the future, I want to volunteer in helpful organizations and perform my own projects in Tibet so they can live…
Weekend in South Carolina that has changed to a historical weekend in South Carolina. This past weekend a historical event took place. A lot of rain has fell down, and many different events have taken place. The rain was heavy and there was big gusts of winds. This rain caused flooding and the big gusts of winds have caused huge amounts of damage. The flooding and wind has caused many peoples lives to be changed and many different things have been destroyed. This rain and wind has caused trees…
On Saturday, July 23rd, I began my Silent Weekend Project. The project ended on Monday, July 25th, at 10:00 am. For the full experience, I remained silent for forty-eight hours straight. As it was the weekend I had to find ways to communicate with others and order meals when my family and I went out. Luckily, my mother is somewhat familiar with sign language. My father, however is not. Much of the communication between my father and I was conducted through vague hand gestures and finger spelling…
There are many impressionists who have been on Saturday Night Live. One of the longest running impressionists is Darrell Hammond. Darrell has played over a hundred characters on the show. Besides that he has appeared in many popular films and events. Darrell Hammond is the best impressionist who has been on Saturday NIght Live. Darrell Hammond is a comedian who was on the late night television show Saturday Night Live. He is known for doing impressions on the show, in comedy clubs, and in…
For many Canadians, the Victoria Day long weekend is the unofficial start of the cottage season (Statutory Holidays, 2017, para.1). For pool owners, “A general rule of thumb is to wait until the May long weekend to open the family pool”. (Northumberland News, 2015, para. 2.) The reason this weekend is commonly used for both cottage and pool openings is, the warm weather allows for friends and family to enjoy outdoor activities. What is more relaxing than enjoying the sun and warmth on your skin…
As a legal beverage for the last century, alcohol is an important staple in the American economy. In 1984 alcohol provided federal, state, and local tax funds totaling approximately 12.5 billion dollars, and provided jobs for at least 784,000 people. With the significant impact that the sale of alcohol had/has on the American economy, it became important to find something to compensate for the loss in revenue when the treatment of alcohol abuse reached its peak in the 1970’s. The compensation…