Gladiator Dying emperor Marcus Aurelius names his loyal and brave General Maximus as his successor to restore the power from the Caesars back to the people and the Roman Senate. Maximus a powerful general, who is loved by the people, is condemned to death by the emperor’s heir Commodus. Escaping an ordered execution, Maximus hurries back to his home, too late to save his wife and son from the same order. Maximus is captured and sold into slavery and trained as a gladiator. Training as a gladiator
On May, 19th 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, Malcolm Little also known has Malcolm X was born. Malcolm was a Muslim minister and a human rights activist. He served as a spokesman for the Nation of Islam during the 1950s and 1960s. He was an orphan at a young age, his father was killed when he was just six years old and his mother was placed in a mental hospital when he was only thirteen years old. Malcolm was then taken away from his home, and was in many foster homes after. Over the years, Malcolm found
I finished reading Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell and it is my new favorite book. Marcus Luttrell was born, raised and still lives in Waller, Texas. In 2010 he married Melanie Connor. Together they have a son Axelson “Axe” and a daughter Addie. Marcus started the Lone Survivor Foundation and is very involved in the Boot Campaign, two programs that assist veterans. He received the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for his actions during Operation Red Wings. Lone Survivor is a #1 National Bestseller and
The article “The people vs.Goldman Sachs” is an article based around the controversial case regarding The Goldman Sachs Group,Inc; a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. (“Goldman Sachs | At A Glance." Goldman Sachs. Web. 31 Oct. 2015). In summary, the article analyzes the criminal activity of the investment bank, focusing closely on how Goldman Sachs successfully defrauded their investors. Taibbi explains the way in which Goldman Sachs defrauded their investors
No Easy Day is an autobiographical story about the Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden. The book is an in-depth look at the training, dedication and mentality that went into the mission that killed the number one terrorist, and founder of Al Qaeda. Through the first part of the non-fictional account, the author, who writes under the pseudonym of Mark Owen, describes his initial days training to become a more dignified SEAL, including the combat simulations, physical tests and gear/equipment
In book 1, of Marcus Aurelius Meditations, Marcus Aurelius reflects on the most important people in his life. This first section is helpful in understanding Marcus’ upbringing. We read how his father died while he was still in childhood and is then adopted by his grandfather, Marcus Annius Verus, the same name as his father. Marcus is raised by his mother, who he speaks fondly of, and was schooled by slaves, scholars, and philosophers. Marcus’ uncle adopted both him and his brother Lucius Aelius
Malcolm X ,born Malcolm Little, was born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. and died on February 21, 1965 in New York, New York. His parents were Rev. Earl and Louise Little. He was one of five children. Malcolm was married to Betty Shabazz and had six children. Malcolm X is a modern-day hero for his work as an activist. He expressed the pent-up anger, frustration, and bitterness of African-Americans during the major phrase of the civil rights movement from 1955 to 1965. Malcolm X was rebellious
Neiman Marcus is a luxury department store operator that sells women's and men's apparel, accessories, jewelry and dinnerware. The company operates two Bergdorf Goodman locations in Manhattan, as well as Neiman Marcus Direct, a catalog and online outlet. Also, Horchow, a home accessories merchant. The company started in Dallas in 1907. They launched their first store outside of Texas in 1971. Private equity groups Texas Pacific and Warburg Pincus acquired the company in October 2005. In October 2013
Again, some of Epictetus’s commendable advices include not losing ourselves in pleasure and enjoyment, to be conscious about the consequences even while enjoying a happy moment (White 24). Although it can be difficult to always bear the thought of consequences on mind, nevertheless, it is a praiseworthy attribute to possess. In addition, Epictetus advises to follow a certain pattern of life, and the advices included not to shout and “laugh a great deal or at a great many things unrestrainedly”, not
This summary focuses on a critical sketch of the Stoic model of education through the works of Seneca, Epictetus, and Aurelius that is distinguishable by these features: education as self-knowing, the need of logic and critical thinking for informed decision-making, learning as preparation for life, and knowledge for integration in private, local, and global affairs. The University of Pittsburgh's mission is to provide high-quality undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and professional