Worlds of Fun

entire first part of the book. The aftermath of this flashforward includes the death of Tamiko, Michiko's daughter. She dies due to a vehicle that chaotically bulldozes into her school. Strangely, there were no recording devices present anywhere in the world that functioned in the present during the specific event. Recordings from the security camera tapes during the event show noise whereas recording devices in television studios show nothing until the event is over. One of the characters…

The Great Lakes have a big impact on the world because they present an astonishing 18% of the world’s fresh water supply. If the Great Lakes were to vanish or their water would not be safe to drink, this would become an imperative worldwide problem to our growing population. The Great Lakes accounts…

"STOP!" A figure appeared in a brilliant flash of light, my finger hovering above the Enter key. "I...AM FROM THE FUTURE!" There was an awkward pause as I waited in confusion for the time-traveler to continue. "And...?" I inquired. Gasping, the man (I think) said "Sorry...time-traveling...is...exhausting!" He was larger man, with an unkempt beard and a soot-covered lab coat. He pulled his dark goggles up to rest on his balding forehead. Blinking several times, he repeated "I...am from the…

The times are harsh and grey, while the political men skulk about their jobs, us ordinary folk have to find way to keep evil in check. Most believe that it is power and intimidation that keep the darkness at bay, but that is not what I have found. I have found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep us alive and well. The small acts of kindness and love. This is what I believe, in the small deeds of ordinary folk. Why? Because I am afraid of the future, and they give me…

What makes a hero? What makes them stand out? What makes a hero is someone that does something out of the ordinary and makes a difference. What heroes have that make them different is their drive and determination to make the world a better place. Susan B Anthony was an amazing hero because of the life she lead, her accomplishments in women's rights, and the legacy she left behind. Before Anthony could leave her legacy she had to grow up. Susan B Anthony was born February 15, 1820 in Adams,…

A microscopic town in Africa with nothing to do. William just a kid from a struggling family somehow manages to become the savior of his town. Using the resources he was given, he managed to build a windmill from the scraps. Given him world recognition, he showed you don’t need to be born into an amazing situation in order to be successful. William summoned his ability to be an active and willing learner, being motivated and staying locked on his goals, and using innovation to accomplish even…

In the last seconds remaining, he swooped in and saved the pretty girl from falling off the edge of the tallest building in the world. The masked figure accomplished this goal before rushing towards the destroyed urban city; he continued forward, fully aware, relentless, and unaffected. Though it certainly sounds clichéd, this example is perceived as the generic example of a hero. Contrary to public perception, the definition of a hero is not explicitly described as some handsome or muscular…

The three things/ people that I am thankful for is my dog, my mom and my friends. I am thankful for them because they are supportive. Also I am happy when I am around them. When focusing on what I am grateful I have recognized many other things that are forgotten through the mix of life. By keeping a gratitude journals, they taught me mindfulness, love and the importance of relationships, and the importance of friends and family because when you keep a journals and focus on positive psychology…

is the main complaint most teachers and parents have with children today. For example, in Coppinger’s work she tells that we’re “basically showing off to our friends.” Which is the most likely reason to be distracted by it. We all like to share what fun things we experience or tell our friends when we’re bored, but we’re so distracted trying to get a good shot of it to show it that were not really enjoying…

Society in America has made a dramatic shift in the past decade. Our massive leaps in the technological world have opened things up to worldwide communication and conversation. New opinions get shared every second, news stories can be recounted by eyewitnesses on Facebook, and new facts and information can be updated and posted quickly. However, with these new and amazing technological feats comes great responsibility. We now live in an age where accurate and honest information is hard to…