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Saud Alotaibi

WRC 1013.01s

Prof. M. Leath

6 August 2014

In class Writing

My Birthday

I was born on December 21, 1993. Not every person feels proud of his birthday because it’s not necessary that something really special happens on each day, but I am proud of being born on that day because that day was very special in many regards. Many important things happened on 21 December which are not only important for me, my family, my town but for the whole world, and this is the only thing which always makes me feel proud of it. There are three important things that happened on that auspicious day. The First thing is related an article which published on that day. Second thing is related to the comic that published in newspaper and last thing was the advertisement which related to the technology. All the things discussed above carry their own importance in their own way.

I feel proud of my Birthday i.e. 21 December 1993 on this date many great things happen. One of the most important things for the world and the America was the Football World cup 1994 which was played in US and broke the average daily attendance record with approximately 69,000 which is still intact. It was the first world cup final which ends on penalty shoots out and what hell of a match that was the world experience in America. On December 21, 1993 ‘’ Washington Post ‘’ published an article about the importance of world cup on Washington D.C. The financial analysts were of the view that the World cup will generate upto 340 million dollars for the US. The United States was first time going to host 24 teams final round from June 17 to July 17. Matches were played in 9 cities. Large number of fans visited US to attend the matches and tourism was also benefited a lot due to their stays and off-match recreations. Expensive broadcasting rights were also a boost for the industry. Apart from the financial benefits, US got much of what we call intrinsic satisfaction and what is intangible like Goodwill, Fame, and Recognition. Many cultural and social events were held in and surroundings of Washington which helps promoting US culture and hospitality. Beside world cup matches, opening night gala, Miss Saigon’s performance and many balls were arranged for the amusement of fans and players. I feel really proud that the World comes to see real entertaining and fun loving America which has great love for the soccer.

It is certainly one thing to proud of that the World’s best World cup and even best World cup final was played in United States. This world cup will always be remembered for many reasons like few great players, twists and colourful South American and African fans. 24 teams were split in 6 group with 4 teams in each group. Group A is sadly known for the murder of the Colombian defender Andres Escobar for a own goal which ends Colombia’s progress in the first round. Final match was played between Brazil and Italy in Los Angeles at Rose Bowl Stadium. Crown of approximately 94,000 enjoys the match in the stadium. Brazil beats Italy 3-2 after a thrilling game. One of the stars of world cup Roberto Baggio from Italy missed the last penalty to make the Brazil champions. No one could have believed that Roberto Baggio which was known as ‘’ the divine pony-tail’’ would miss that penalty. This is thought to be one most memorable and strange word cup and also the US was not really involved in football on a big scale before but this tournament shows the world what was missing. These are only some of the important reasons why this World cup is the best ever and source of being proud of it ever.

Secondly, I want to discuss about that comic which was published on 21, December in the ProQuest Historical Newspaper. The title of that comic was “BLONDIE young & dark”. In this comic there seems to be a post man who is distributing the Christmas cards in the home of each person. His name was Mr. Beasley. Once he was at the home of a lady. He was there to give those Christmas cards. The postman was too much busy in distributing the cards that he didn’t realized that something is sitting on his sleeve. The lady told him. Actually the fact is that he has to distribute all the cards before the Christmas that’s why he didn’t realize that. After he left their home the lady hoped that he might work his job properly. Her husband told her that his job is getting tougher as the Christmas is arriving near. Actually the point I want to tell through this comic is that the Christmas was near. And everybody seems busy but quite happy because Christmas is the symbol of happiness for every rich and poor. I’m proud of my birthday just because Christmas was very near.

The third and the very last thing which I want to discuss here is that advertisement which was also published in the same newspaper named “ProQuest Historical Newspaper” on the 21st December. This was all about technology which was firstly very expensive but on my birthday it was discounted and was easily affordable for each middle class person. In fact it was published on 21st December but due to the holidays of the Christmas Computer mega store which was offering the discount would remain closed. These discounted prices would be effective for the public from 27th December. Computer mega store was offering high technology computers, laptops, cellular phones, printers, scanners, etc. at very cheap rates. The technology is always needed badly by the people of every era. Actually it is and it was considered as a basic necessity of the people of every age especially young ones. It was very good news for every one because now everyone can easy had them. The company was also providing Edu-tainment software on cheap rates. Usually people thought that if the company is providing a thing on cheap rates it must have a certain defect but here the company is providing the one year to three year warranty along with them.

Works Cited

Berkowtiz, Steve. “World Cup Impact $94 Millions, More: D.C. Should Benefit from Goodwill.” The Washinton Post. The Washington Post, 21 Dec. 1993. Web. 31 Jul. 2014.

Young & Drake. “Blondie. “Cartoon. The Washington Post(1974-Current file): 1. Dec 21 1993. ProQuest. Web. 6 Aug. 2014.

Computer World.” New York Times(1923-Current file): 1. Dec 21 1993. ProQuest. Web. 6 Aug. 2014.