Though increasing the movie company's advertising budget could potentially lead to higher sales, there are many leaps of logic made by the author that make a large return on investment a premature conclusion.…
In the late 1930s, Seabiscuit was the a famous celebrity in the world, even though he was a box looking horse that looked like he should be on a farm instead of on a race track. Moreover, nobody believed in Seabiscuit's ability to race, but his owner, Charles Howard, and Seabiscuit’s trainer, but then when Seabiscuit’s name rose to the top of the charts in the racing industry. People all over the world bought Seabiscuit paraphernalia and would tune into his races, over 10,000 people would attend one of his workouts. Accordingly, he is believed to be one of the greatest race horses of all time. Ordinarily, innumerable people follow the football team, basketball team, or race horse in this case, that are doing good, they are caught up in what is doing exceptional, so they can say they were a fan of whatever it may be.…
Friday, May 25, 1977, Memorial Day weekend opens with an intergalactic bang as the first of George Lucas' blockbuster Star Wars movies hits American theaters, and the world was never the same. Whether you are a fan of the double trilogy or not, there is no doubt the series has permeated our society. Ranging from simple references in shows or movies to all kinds of memorabilia, Star Wars is an unavoidable phenomenon that will most certainly continue living on for a long time. The use of Star Wars in American culture has helped to define culture in terms of new markets, the formation of a cultural community, and what it means to be modern in culture and society. George Lucas started his production company Lucasfilm Limited for the production of Star Wars, this in turn led to a new market and the creation of different companies, all with a pedigree leading back to Lucasfilm Limited and Star Wars. Star Wars also led to the formation of a new sub-culture in American culture, the culture surrounding the way people of all ages can interact and play, as well as creating infinite possibilities for Star Wars games and themes. Star Wars also shows us what it means to be modern, and in studying the great films one can see all the different technologies we have today that were a product of the Star Wars universe.…
It seems obvious to everyone that the biggest blockbuster hit currently in theatres is Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens. It has become one of the biggest movies of all time despite being in theatres for less than a month and it is clear that it will become the Star Wars franchise’s biggest hit not including inflation. As far as reviews go, it is much more critically acclaimed that than the horrendous prequel trilogy, but that is for another review. For those who haven’t seen it yet, which probably is a small amount of people by now, there will be spoilers coming up.…
For over 30 years the world has been infatuated with that one galaxy far, far away. A galaxy that somehow always seems to be in turmoil, and yet is a place that we all wouldn't mind living in. Star Wars has been apart of my life from as far back as I can remember. When I was 5-years-old I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. I distinctly remember saying that I wanted to be a Jedi Knight, and fly the Millennium Falcon. Not very realistic goals, I know, but it was the truth. Eventually, I did grow up and I had to look for real job, but my fascination and love for Star Wars still remained.…
The Odyssey and Star Wars are two great examples of epics. Both the stories fulfill the epic hero cycle to the fullest. In The Odyssey, Odysseus is the hero, he goes to Troy to fight a war and get lost at sea for 20 years. In Star Wars Luck is the hero, he gets introduced to the rebel force that is trying to ensure the safety of their universe.…
If you are an adult with a vintage Star Wars collection and are now snatching up recently released toys and figurines produced along with the latest movie releases, then your collection may be outgrowing your home. The natural next step when you are running out of room in your home for your growing collection is to transfer much of your collection to storage, but you may wonder how it is best to store them to make sure they don't suffer damage that then reduces their value may years from now. You also many not realize that you have many pieces not worth saving unless you are keeping them purely for sentimental value. Read on to find out how to determine which pieces in your collection are likely to grow in value over the years and how to store them to keep them in great condition.…
Star Wars manufacturers are making more Kylo Ren and Finn related merchandise instead of making more Rey toys. In the article, “Social media firestorm awakens toymakers to an absent Rey,” by Newsela, the author writes, “...Twitter exploded with the hashtag ’#wheresrey’... an 8-year-old girl wrote Monopoly maker Hasbro, saying ’girls matter’”(Newsela paragraph 3). The people are saying that toy makers are not making enough toys that include the main female actress in Star Wars, Rey. The manufacturers are leaving out females from the designs and little girls do not get to share Star Wars with the boys.…
Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton was a pioneer nurse who founded the American Red Cross. In addition to being a hospital nurse, she worked as a teacher, patent clerk, and humanitarian. At a time when relatively few women worked outside the home, Barton built a career helping others. She was never married, as she knew the restrictions of a married woman at the time, but had a relationship with John J. Elwell. During the end of the American Civil War, Barton worked at a hospital she made helping the people at the Andersonville prison camp where 13,000 people died.…
Due to the financial crisis there have been many changes made to government programs to reduce costs and help with debt. Many of these cuts are happening statewide, in America’s public schools. The first programs that are being cut are the art programs, and the excuse is that the core classes are more important. The argument is that children need to be more focused on test scores in Math, Science, English and History. It is unfair to single out art classes, there should be a more even spread of budget cuts, not just the sole elimination of the arts. There are parents who are indifferent with the arts and they are unfazed by their removal from elementary public schools. What many of these parents do not recognize is that there are actually benefits of the arts that help with core subjects. Some benefits are strengthening problem solving skills, stimulating critical thinking and helping developmental growth. There is also a duel component that shows that there is a direct correlation between SAT test scores and art programs in schools, as well as higher participation and attendance. It has also been shown that the arts can help boost the economy.…
Men and women alike throughout the world are asking the same plaguing question “Where’s Ray”. Nearly a month after the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the US, people are still wondering why they can’t find the main heroine of the movie on shelves. In the Article “‘#wheresrey’? Disney says more ‘Star Wars’ heroine toys on way” by Ryan Nakashima, the author grapples with this controversial dilemma pervading the mind of many customers.…
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore, send the homeless tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” Reference? America has long been the land of freedom and hope to the world, and the American military is what has kept her that way. People have forgotten how important and valuable the military is to the world that we live in. As part of the Budget Control Act of 2011, automatic sequestration calls for $1.2 trillion in lowered federal spending, with 50% coming from defense and 50% coming from non-defense budgets. If Congress cannot reach an agreement, these cuts will reduce the Department of Defense spending by about $55 billion dollars. On September 11, 2001, the United States faced a difficult time in which 3,000 lives were lost due to an attack upon the U.S. by terrorists who hijacked airplanes and crashed them into the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the United States Pennsylvania! That day, 9/11, has become a day in which we remember the lives that were lost and the families who were affected by such a tragedy. We called on our military once again, and they were there to protect our country. I am against automatic sequestration towards the military and military programs for many reasons.…
The biggest galaxy’s film is coming back soon! There is nothing wrong to join in the euphoria of the return of Darth Vader by changing the theme for your kid's room. You can easily find various furniture and trinkets with Star Wars theme that certainly will make this galaxy themed room more fun.…
Online, physically, or verbally you can be a victim of being bullied. You don’t have to keep things as they are. The question is how to handle the situation (Do you attack the bully and become the bully yourself? Or do you ignore the bully and pretend all is well?) What you do is speak up and ask for help. I would know, because not only was I a victim, I was also a person who stood by and simply watched it happen.…
"It's not just a game," to many athletes this statement rings true. Sports fuel the drive and determination within people, and provide them an essential learning tool from which they can grow. Competitive is defined as, "of or relating to a situation in which people or groups are trying to win a contest or be more successful than other : relating to or involving competition ."(merriam-webster.com) This concept of competitiveness is the foundation of all sports. The competitive spirit and thirst to want to better oneself in order to be at the top is a fueling force that will propel our children far beyond their years on the court. Providing children with equal playing time in youth sports discourages the necessary need for healthy competition and takes away valuable life lessons that will prepare them for the future.…