By Andrew Lonie Did you know that sharks are being slaughtered in waters all around the world? This is a terrible way to do that and this leads into my first point is that Sharks shouldn’t be culled because it is not fair on the sharks. Because they are being put into pointless foods, souvenirs and fashion products. My second point is that there are one million sharks being killed each year and 11,000 every hour around the world. My final point is that they are being killed before they can reproduce
Ethan Lowrance Mr. Bergmann Senior English P1 28 August 2015 Space Exploration Thirty billion dollars was the total money invested in the Apollo missions, according to nasa.gov but what was gained from that, is it worth resuming space exploration? There were many benefits from the Apollo missions which still can happen today. There were several technology benefits from the space missions. Starting a new space exploration project will create jobs as well as inspire people all over the world. Although
Naysayer When it comes to the topic of whether cheerleading is a sport, most of us readily agree that it is not. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the competitive side of cheerleading, not all types of cheerleading are competitive which means that it only makes up a small portion of this group. Whereas some are convinced that cheerleading as a whole is a sport, I would argue that because such a small portion of cheerleading is competitive, that you cannot classify the whole group
Cristoforo Colombo, or his more common name, Christopher Columbus, has been remembered as many things throughout the ages, from an expert navigator to an opium addicted madman to a world wide hero, he’s done it all. But is he worthy of the title “Father of the New World”? Must his actions be judged by today’s standards? Should we continue to celebrate Columbus Day, despite the man’s flaws? I think that Christopher Columbus should be seen for what he is, a murderer, a maniac, and a bully on a religious
Car Insurance General Unless you are part of the super rich, your car is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make in your life. It does not matter what make or model you may have bought; you likely spent a good amount of money on it. Not to mention that you probably went to half a dozen stores before you finally made your decision. Having invested so much on your shiny new vehicle, you will obviously want to make it last for as long as possible. This will involve taking it to a mechanic
any good basement remodeler will tell you, it's the little things that really make the difference. Installing a basement bathroom is a great idea, and it pays back for itself by 80% or more when the home is sold. If you could make a major difference in how much you enjoy your remodeled space by spending another $50 or so, wouldn't you choose to? There are few ways to make a bigger difference with very little money than by choosing the best shower head for your new basement bathroom. Enjoying a relaxing
“Have one drink for the road” was, until recently, a commonly used phrase in American culture. It has only been within the past 20 years that as a nation, we have begun to recognize the dangers associated with drunk driving. (Sutton). According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this year 519,000 people, or one person per minute, will be injured in alcohol-related accidents. The heartbreaking part is every injury and lost life due to driving after drinking can be prevented. All
There are many reasons that led me to deciding to enroll in this particular study abroad program for AC 490 – The Language of Business: Past & Present, topics in accounting. This will be my first time traveling abroad and I did not want to make a semester long commitment making this ten-day course abroad a perfect opportunity. This course fits in well with the remaining accounting I need to take leading up to graduation in May 2019. I know that if I am going to study abroad this would be the best
Edward Snowden and mass surveillance Mass surveillance [1][2] is the observation of an indiscriminate population through collecting and storing data obtained from but not limited to citizens’ phone calls and internet use. This method has been deemed by governments and organizations that employ it as necessary in dealing with national issues such as fighting terrorism and protecting national security; however, it has often been criticized for its violation of privacy rights and is even illegal under
Anxious, irritable, and depressed. These are all emotions millions feel as they go through drug withdrawal, leading to refusal of ending their drug usage. While many choose to believe that weed is harmless, non-addictive, and calming, it also clouds their judgment. It is more likely for those smoking weed to become addicted to worse drugs such as heroine. Over 9.4% of the US population are using and abusing drugs. How does it feel to know that at least one baby is born every hour addicted to drugs