“looking to do anything to make it”. Criss auditions and begins rehearsing with Simmons and Stanley as a trio. January 1973 - Simmons, Stanley and Criss audition lead guitarist Ace Frehley. That same month the Wicked Lester name is dropped and the band becomes KISS. Stanley is credited with coming up with the name, while Frehley designs the original version of the now-famous KISS logo. January 30, 1973 - KISS play their first show at a club in Queens, NY called Popcorn. June 1973 - KISS records a five-song
Most people play a lot of card games like Uno or poker. But the thing that makes a card game customizable card game is that the players have their own deck of cards which are totally different from his opponent’s cards. Even before the game starts each opponent will “build decks” by selecting from a big deck of cards. They can create their deck however they like, as long as they stick to the rules of the game which is not possible in games like poker as a standard deck of cards might be finite with
Personal Engagement Statement: Growing up, I have always loved the card game called Spit. Spit is a card game where you and your opponent split the deck in half and see who can get rid of all their cards first. You and your opponent both place a card in between you both and have to line up the cards you’ve placed down in front of you in number order until all of your cards are gone. Once one of the players finishes all of their cards which they set up infant of them, the opponents race each other
Markus Zusak’s novel I am the Messenger follows the story of Ed Kennedy, a 19 year old cab-driver and the ‘“epitome of ordinariness” (253). When the novel begins, Ed doesn’t have much besides a mother who hates him, a handful of friends he plays cards with, and an old smelly dog. He’s a dead man walking, with no purpose and no goals. Ed compares himself to Bob Dylan, Salvador Dali, and Joan of Arc, pointing out that by the time they were his age, they all had made something of themselves, while
that has changed my life for the better is being apart of The Accelerated College Education (ACE) program at American River College. Being apart of this program has given me a push and motivation to finish and succeed in school. Before I started in the American River College ACE program, college success was not always a part of my college career. I have been and will always consider myself a part of the ACE program community in which I have participated in for the past two years. Unfortunately, I am
The impact of educational in-home videos on self-care behaviors in patients with heart failure has not been well studied. Veroff and colleagues (2012) conducted a study that included a Living with Heart Failure DVD and accompanying booklet to assess whether or not in-home videos would increase self-care in patients with heart failure. It was concluded that the DVD and booklet had a positive impact on patient’s self-care behaviors. Patient educational aids in DVD format are a more economical form
A Reflection on Mark My Words: Letters of a Businessman to his Son by G Kingsley Ward Common sense is a disappearing art form not only from business but also from society. It used to be that students seeking a higher education would go to school to build around their common sense. Today students go to school in the hopes of attaining common sense. I'm afraid our society has become so emotionally driven that decisions are made on emotion rather than common sense. Certainly emotions are not bad
blood pressure can be effectively decreased. By decreasing blood pressure, the question arises as to the effect that angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) have on exercise performance, as well as any possible effects that may cause this class of drugs to increase exercise capacity. Preliminary study has shown that ACE inhibitors show a slight decrease in one’s blood pressure during... ... middle of paper ... ... it appears that angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors at
Are You a Modern Day Hero? Not all heroes have to be well known in the public eye, anyone can be a hero because if you help others in a time of need you are considered a modern day hero. Heroes are not perfect, and if you put someone else before you, you are a hero. Most people define a hero as someone or group of people that take action to help others in a moral cause, as stated in text 2, What Really is a Hero, Anyway? Heroes are just ordinary normal people that you pass everyday. Anyone can be
My case study patient is 80 is years old Asian Indian male who weighs 195 lbs. and height of 61 inches. Patient has type II diabetes for the last 20 years, and has slowly developed glaucoma. Patient is fond of spicy and fried food which has initiated some health issues. Due to daily heartburn from spicy food, the mucus lining of esophagus has been exposed to stomach acids which has led to Gastroesophageal reflux disease. The high fat and fried has caused the patient to have high blood lipids. The
Everything is obvious Extension In his book, Everything is Obvious, Duncan Watt starts off reasonably well in explaining how certain beliefs or perceptions influence our way of thinking and decision making. These sets of beliefs are accumulated through past experiences, surrounding environments and cultures in which collectively form the philosophy of common sense. Though common sense is powerful tool that helps us navigate through our life smoothly without encumbering our brains into reflecting
or Maya dies. This case begs the question, is it better to risk harm to those you love to expose the Truth, or is it better to keep yourself and loved ones safe and obscure the Truth. As you can see, Ace Attorney often deals with the conflict between truth and Truth. Another common element of Ace Attorney’s gospel is that of Redemption and rebirth. As discussed previously, Edgeworth starts out as a dirty and conniving prosecutor, who uses intimidation, faked evidence, and anything
Game Investigation Essay: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Linh Dang 7MN Mr Mark Ginder The Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney series is a series of interactive novel video games made by Capcom for Nintendo devices first released in 2001. It was based around the main playable defense attorney known by the players as Phoenix Wright. The games in this series are based on the Japanese law system, where infinite odds are stacked upon the defense. The series is an innovative and popular one, being among
James Eugene Carrey The exceptional Canadian actor, Jim Carrey, has exploded onto the movie scene in the past five years. His "comedic unpredictability" has become his trademark in Hollywood (Hughes 28). The roles he played in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber have brought back the "dumb roots" back to comedy (Trakin 56). His combination of physical grace and facial contortions can make just about anyone laugh. Even as a child in Newmarket, a suburb of Toronto
If someone mentions guitar solo to you, what comes to mind? A musical god commanding a stage? A puffy haired, spandex clad dude making silly faces? Do you see a duck walk? A burning guitar? The guitar as an instrument evokes so many feelings, even for those not musically inclined. The guitar solo, is also a topic of heated debates. What makes a good solo? Is it the ability to compliment a song, or to be a showcase for self-indulgence? And while the guitar solo seems synonymous with rock and roll