LONGS PEAK Deep in the heart of the Rockies lies the small mountain village of Estes Park, Colorado. Estes Park borders Rocky Mountain National Park and it was my summer retreat. Never in my life had I seen someplace taken directly out of a fairy tale. The mountains swallowed the town. One particular mountain immediately caught my eye. I knew that it had to be the tallest, for it was the only mountain that was still covered in May snow. I later learned that the enormous mountain was Longs Peak. Longs
Due: 5/23/14 Peak Oil I. Introduction In ancient times Babylonians used oil as mortar, Native Americans used oil as a topical medicine, and, before electricity, oil was used to create light. Mankind has been dependant on oil as a resource for generations. It has influenced growth, warfare, and technological advancement, but what if mankind were to run out (Alois)? The possibility of this eventuality was first vocalized by M. King Hubbert who introduced the notion of “peak oil.” When
rewatching the early 90s show Twin Peaks recently, and I just saw the episode where the character of Denise is introduced. Denise, formerly known as Dennis, is a transgender FBI agent. The show walks a line between accepting who Denise is and finding humor in her character. Dale Cooper, the show’s protagonist, quickly embraces Denise and treats her respectfully, while supporting character Hawk makes a joke about Denise’s outfit being a good color for “him.” Twin Peaks is a microcosm of both the transphobia
The Peak District National Park I will begin with what a National Park really is. A National Park is an idea developed in 19th century America, at the time the new country was rapidly developing and settlers were moving in. The first ever National Park was created in 1872, it was named as 'Yellowstone' this began a chain-reaction of National Parks being instated. The size of the parks varied, but were all generally large uninhabited areas of real natural beauty. The fact that these National
Peak Flow Meter A peak flow meter is a device that helps you determine how well your asthma is being controlled and how well your lungs are working at a given time. This is a simple but important tool in daily asthma management. Peak flow meters are available over the counter. The readings from the meter will help you and your health care provider: • Determine the severity of your asthma. • Evaluate the effectiveness of your current treatment. • Determine when to add or stop certain
In the book Peak by Roland Smith, the main character, Peak, changes from becoming selfish to selfless as a result of his journey towards being a hero. His adventure started at the top of a skyscraper when he got arrested. From there, he traveled across the world to Mount Everest, where his father told him he had to climb the ginormous mountain. When he finally got to the top, he sacrificed his chance for fame so his friend, Sun-Jo, could become known as the youngest freed Tibetan to reach the summit
The movie Dante's Peak is portraying a volcanic eruption of a composite volcano in the small town of Dante’s Peak. The movie shows events that normally happen throughout a volcanic explosion and how the main characters escape. Dante’s Peak displayed various scenes for the viewers in this case myself, to believe it was unrealistic. Some parts of the volcanic eruption in the movie were believable, but most were unrealistic. The movie exaggerates many of the events that occur during the eruption. The
September 22, 2017 Green Summer Reading The Effects of Selfishness in Peak “What?” Sun-Jo was appalled at the fact that Peak had decided not to conquer the summit of Mount Everest. How could he give up such a glorifying moment? Peak would have been the youngest boy to ever reach the summit, however, he realized he didn’t want the fame. Sun-Jo was only a few days older than him, and if Sun-Jo reached the summit and Peak did not, he would be the youngest person to summit Everest. Also, Sun-Jo’s
Love, lust, passion, and desire all of these put together can cause great explosion. Romanticism began in England about the year 1798. The poets of England started writing about nature, imagination, and idealism. Most poets wrote considering the changes occurring in England during the revolutionary era. During the period the writers became irritated of the changes and created imaginary things to write about; their motive was to try to capture the mind of the reader. Thanks to these poets people became
Twin Peaks as a postmodernist text David Lynch employs parody and hyperrealism in his hit 1990s Tv series, Twin Peaks: a detective story that melts into a soap opera with hints of sitcom. Twin Peaks (which is apparently set in modern day but somehow incorporates elements of 50s style and dress) fully embodies the potentialities of postmodernism through its humorous and hyperbolic portrayal of characters and themes. Postmodernism revels in comedy and exalts the spirit of play; it cheerfully deviates
What it means to be a peak performer to me is to be motivated and dedicated take risk step outside of the box. A peak performer are always thinking on their feet they never have a duh moment because they have already planned ahead. I read "Being a peak performer is described as someone who is recognized for consistently maintaining high productively levels and going above and beyond". To me that means that you have set a goal and you will not stop until you have fully accomplished what you set out
the use of the peaks by Native tribes and this new influx of culture are as far apart as the names they call the mountain itself. At over a mile high, the San Francisco Mountains tower over the predominantly Anglo town of Flagstaff to the south. The mountain range was actually formed by a volcano that is now inactive. These peaks have long been considered sacred ground by thirteen Native American tribes, including the Hopi and the Navajo. As the importance of the use of the peaks has intensified
Peak performers are people who excel and push their selves and strive to become better than others in subjects and challenges. I would like to classify myself as a peak performer because I enjoy facing new challenges and trying to become better at my everyday life. Being a peak performer, one should always be a creative thinker, acquire new and improved skills, and always push to excel in life (Bethel University, 2013). I hope everyone tries to be a peak performer because having short and long term
Peak performers come from many different lifestyles and backgrounds. A peak performer sets long-term goals to achieve and takes small steps to achieve those goals. People are not perfect, they make mistakes every single day. Peak performers do not dwell on those mistakes, they overcome those obstacles to achieve their goals. “They are masters, not victims, of life’s situations.” According to an article by Bethel University, to become a peak performer a person must be able to push themselves past
greatest challenge: Super Black Death, a hike of seven peaks in one day. By 4 PM we had conquered most of the peaks. As we were climbing what we thought was our sixth peak, Big Red, a storm struck. It was a cold driving rain that froze us as we struggled up the mountain. We reached the top jubilant, but exhausted. As the crew tried to get a bearing I came to the slow realization that we were not on Big Red, but another peak. We had two peaks to climb, and in freezing rain! With no options, we
When I think of the word "Peak Performer", I often like to break down words to discover the essence of the word. The word peak, is a high point or most important point or level (dictionary.com), the greatest level of anything. A performer, is someone who is doing something, putting in action. So putting those two definitions together seems to suggest a person that is performing on a high level. Peak performers, in my opinion, are those who strive to do their very best, those who give their all to
My thoughts of a "peak performer" a self-motivator, an overcomer, despite the obstacles or road blocks the world has thrown at you, you manage to overcome. As a peak performer, you know how to transform your negatives into positive results (Bethel University, 2013). Many times we face the unthinkable, problems or circumstances that we think we will never overcome, the peak performer sees the problem but focuses and on the solution, and with persistence overcomes. In life we all face trials and tribulations
mile a minute, your eyes dilate, and you are scared. These are just a few examples of how strong the connection is between your mind and your body. With this premise, it becomes unmistakable how necessary it is to train both the mind and body for 'peak performance'. It was neat to see that, at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, there were approximately 20 Sport Psychology Consultants there working with athletes. It has also been noted that 1/3 of the golfers on the major tours work with
performer. What is my definition of a peak performer? An individual who visualizes their dream, set long-term goals and do everything within that time to achieve every goal that he or she set. Bethel further explains on what it means to be a "peak performer" . Peak performers come from all lifestyles, ages, cultures and genders. Anyone could become a peak performer by setting goals and developing appropriate attitudes and behaviors to achieve the results they want. Peak performers are those who become
A peak performer is someone who is a go-getter. They set goals, strive to achieve them, and don’t stop until they do. They use all of their strengths and knowledge to aid them in doing so. They are highly motivated, risk takers (Bethel University, 2013). A peak performer can be anyone, and possess many different qualities to aid them in achieving their goals. They are very self aware, and know their own strengths and weaknesses, and how to manage, and utilize them. They are never done learning