Which Came First, The Chicken or the Egg?

Which Came First, The Chicken or the Egg?

From the golden spike that connected railways sea to shining sea; to Morse’s code that dashed between poles dotting the fruited plains; to digital signals transmitted via satellite over purple mountains and through fiber lines crisscrossing beneath amber waves of grain; capitalism has given America opportunity and growth as limitless as its spacious skies. The vast economic growth we, as Americans, have experienced is unrivaled throughout civilization.

 

What did the Crusades Accomplish?

What did the Crusades Accomplish?

Some view the Crusades as wars of bloodlust, greed and power. War is an escalated conflict of interest usually over money and/or resources. The outcome of war is that one culture advances due to newly acquired resources or advancements made from the war. The Crusades, in principle, were originated to assist Constantinople from the onslaught of Seljuk Turks and free the Holy City of Jerusalem from the clutches of Muslim control. These events would create the most dramatic geopolitical upheaval until the discovery of the New World. Europe at this time was in a political rut called Feudalism.

 

Middle Classless

Dave Mahorney
WRIT 122
Manning
5 October 2006

Middle Classless

The disappearing middle class has been a subject of intense debate over the last decade. Many speculations have been made about the cause. Arguments range from outsourcing to unfair tax breaks. The arguments being presented, however, do not address the major issue facing the middle class. Perpetual education is the cornerstone of success and too few people have grasped that concept. The waning of the middle class is the effect of an incomplete or lack of college education.

 

Riding the Techno Cycle

Dave Mahorney
WRIT 121
23 February 2006

Riding the Techno Cycle

Most people remember the internet bubble that began before the turn of the last millennium. That bubble soon burst just a few years after it began. Many people can recall that their investments, IRAs, or 401k took a big loss when the bubble burst. The reason for the loss was many people had money invested in small businesses as a general fund. The small businesses that the portfolio managers were investing in were new dot com businesses. The market fell as a result of these businesses not creating enough revenue. This caused the loss of a significant amount of money from the average person’s investment. It in turn created an apprehension toward investing in new technology. However, booming technology bubbles and their bursting tendencies are a cyclical trends inevitable in the United States’ economy.

 

Success Is Excess

Dave Mahorney
WRIT 121
Dr. Campbell
17 April 2006

Success Is Excess

Albert Einstein once said “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” (Brainy Dictionary par 1)
The value of success is a measurement of bank accounts, flawless physiques, lucrative-corporate positions, material toys, notoriety and physical prowess. Too often hard work and diligent service are regarded as meaningless qualities. The value of a virtuous accomplishment is overshadowed by the fallacy of a glamorous life.