PIONEER DIARIES The Oregon Trail was much more than a pathway to the state of Oregon; it was the only practical corridor to the entire western United States. The places we now know as Washington‚ Oregon‚ California‚ Nevada‚ Idaho and Utah would probably not be a part of the United States today were it not for the Oregon Trail. That’s because the Trail was the only feasible way for settlers to get across the mountains. The journey west on the Oregon Trail was exceptionally difficult by today’s standards
Premium Oregon Trail
one of my greatest flaws. Last night‚ when I attended ________’s dinner party‚ I came across a fair young lady‚ __________. I struck up a conversation with her and found her to be similar to other ladies. Upon first glance‚ she seemed to be charming and smart‚ but quickly revealed herself to be spoiled and desiring my wealth. However‚ lust came over me. I could not control such a sinister feeling. Even though I was repulsed by ______’s ignorance‚ I could not control the desire I felt for her. Thankfully
Premium Woman Happiness Personal life
Situation The experience happened during our second meeting for Operations Management class when we were asked to analyse a case study in groups then present an output. I joined a group of managers who have very strong personalities and the discussion became highly technical. Confronted with this unfamiliar situation‚ I kept quiet and observed. I listened to everyone’s points but said nothing significant until the discussion ended. I also did not sound confident when I gave my short comments
Premium Management Mind Thought
Warcross by Marie Lu is an exciting story that takes place in the near future. The book seems to take place 10-15 years from now‚ when everyone is obsessed with a virtual reality video game called Warcross that is played on a device called the Hololens goggles. One day‚ when Emika Chen‚ a bounty Hunter‚ accidentally hacks into a Warcross championship tournament‚ she thinks she will be arrested. But instead‚ the creator of the Hololens goggles and Warcross is impressed with her skills and recruits
Premium Short story Family Woods
Nao’s family members are introduced in her diary‚ where the use of intertextuality reveals the characters of many members. Due to the restrictions in the number of words‚ the characters of the following members Jiko‚ Haruki#1 and Haruki#2 will be described through the use of intertextuality. Jiko Yasutani is Nao’s great grandmother that self proclaims to be a hundred and four years old. Nao’s diary provides the audience with factual information of the many roles she had. She was a nun‚ novelist
Premium Family Fiction Literature
HY Dairies‚ Inc. Joshua J. Risch Organizational Behavior‚ BA 730 Online November 4‚ 2011 Dr. Normand Hays HY Dairies‚ Inc. Rochelle Beauport is one of a few women of color in marketing management at Hy Dairies that had a promising career with the company. Syd Gilman‚ the vice president of marketing at Hy Dairies‚ Inc.‚ offered Rochelle to go from assistant brand manager to marketing research coordinator. She was offered the position because of her successful effort of improving the sales
Premium Social psychology Mind Stereotype
a plan of action. In that connection Helen Simpson wrote the short story “Diary of an Interesting Year” for the American magazine The New Yorker. “Diary of an Interesting Year” is a humorous post-apocalyptic story that begins in February 2040 from where it extends over nearly one year where the reader gains an insight into a world that has sustained the severe consequences of the global warming. Through her diary we follow the narrator who is a thirty-year-old woman living in a small town
Premium Short story Fiction Global warming
characteristics of truthfulness‚ reliability‚ and endurance. Firstly‚ a true friendship is truthful. A friendship that involves lying‚ whether by only one person or by both people‚ is not a real friendship. For example‚ in the book series "Legend"‚ by Marie Lu‚ June tells the leader of the Republic about an assassination plot targeting him developed by the Rebellion she works for. This is an example of truthfulness because by revealing the plan‚ one that she was supposed to carry out‚ in fact‚ she reveals
Premium Friendship Interpersonal relationship Love
Eva’s diary 14/08/1910 This is the most fortunate day of my life. I couldn’t believe I get a job in Birling’s factory. This factory is in the countryside‚ I like this environment‚ it is peaceful. There are lots of cool girls in the factory‚ I can’t make friends with them‚ we all know we are different‚ anyway‚ I enjoy the time to be along. My mom was so excited when I told her I got a job‚ I also told her I will earn lots of money and bring her a holiday. 12/09/1910 The work in the factory is monotonous
Premium Family English-language films United States
Simon Winchester does an excellent job in his book‚ The Professor and The Madman: A Tale of Murder‚ Insanity‚ and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary‚ of portraying the details of the making of the OED. However‚ more than just a history of the dictionary‚ The Professor and The Madman is as its subtitle says‚ “a tale of murder‚ insanity‚ and the making of the Oxford English Dictionary.” The Professor and The Madman reads almost like a thriller crime novel. As Salon book
Premium Oxford English Dictionary