Bindi Irwin, the highly acclaimed daughter of Steve and Terri Irwin has grown up right before our eyes. Born on July 24, 1998, Bindi the Jungle Girl has become very successful. With a career on tv starting at the age of six, on her parents wildlife conservation programs, she was practically born for the screen. By nine years old, Bindi had been invited on various shows such as, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, Oprah and Larry King Live. From there, she has won Dancing with the Stars, started her own clothing line, written a book, and has a Barbie doll of her! However, she is not only active in the media, but in her home, The Australia Zoo as well. Bindi is following in her late father, Steve Irwin's footsteps,
Cris Carter is a hall of fame wide receiver who failed three drug tests his first three years in the NFL. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins.
Red Rodney was a famous trumpeter and bandleader in the 20th century. He was born in Philadelphia on the 27th of September 1927 and was known as a child prodigy when he was young (Voce, 2011). At the beginning, Red Rodney taught himself the trumpet and later he went to a school named “Jules E. Masterbaum Vocational” in his hometown Philadelphia to study trumpet (Schwab, 2010). Red started playing with Jerry World Orchestra only at the age of 15 and then he also played with Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey and Gene Krupa (Chesky Records, n.d.). Red’s life was changed because of Dizzy Gillespie, who was Red’s hero when he was a teenager. Red was able to play a gig with Dizzy Gillespie one time at the Down Beat Club and he left Dizzy a lasting impression.
A government surveyor drew a line separating the Wallowa Valley. The Nez Perce objected. The Nez Perce claimed, “the Indians who signed the new treaty were the leaders of other bands and had no right to give up land that was not even theirs” (Williams & Youngs, 5). This is how the Non-Treaty came about. Soon the whites and Indians fought over the land and Indians were killed, one that was best friend with Joseph, he felt like he was is brother. Burial was granted to bury the Indian in the valley by General Howard.
Reginald Alfred Bush Jr. (born March 2, 1985) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at USC, where he earned consensus All-American honors twice and won the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding player in the nation. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints second overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. While with the Saints, Bush was named an All-Pro in 2008 and won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010 over the Indianapolis Colts. He has also played for the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers.
Adam Walsh At six years old, Adam Walsh was abducted by Ottis Toole, who violently abused him, and ultimately killed Adam. The Adam Walsh case had a huge impact on the world. Born to John and Reve Walsh, Adam came into the world on November 14, 1974 in Hollywood Florida. Adam Walsh died in Florida in his hometown, Hollywood on July 27, 1981 (Standiford, n.d., Page 57).
In Webb Garrison’s book he wrote about how during the late 1800’s many people were taken as hostages. Some of these hostages were held for safety. “15 members of the confederate navy were being charged of piracy instead of putting them as prisoners.” Many of public functionaries and prominent citizens were taken as hostages. Some of these hostages were part of the 250 union men. In addition, many families were also taken as hostages. 150 facilities, North and South, had prisoners during the war. With the possibility that many privateers would be executed, the Confederates made a decision of using union prisoners of war as hostages in many prisons. There were many things that happened during this time. For example, Lincoln had a big position during this
“Let me start with issuing you a challenge: Be better than you are. Set a goal that seems unattainable, and when you reach that goal, set another one even higher.” –Herb Brooks The new rink represents the progression and unity of the sport, school, community, and state. Herb Brooks is a Minnesota icon, from wining a High school state championship all the way to coaching the Minnesota North Stars the U.S. Olympic team and everything in between. Playing high school hockey at St. Paul Johnson high and in 1955 led them to a state championship, after high school Herb went to play for the Minnesota Gophers for four years before trying our for the U.S. Olympic hockey team. From 1962-70 Brooks was on the U.S. National and Olympic team but after playing
Jackie Robison was the first African- American person to play in the Major League of Baseball in the United States. Jackie Robison was the wake up call of the controversy in American Baseball history. Robison was a hero to many, the one man who stood up to play in the major league, were it was then “a game for white mans only,” according to many. He was constantly receiving threats, been yelled at, throw things at and most importantly constant racism towards him. He became a legacy, not only in baseball, but also in the American life. He fought his civil rights, where he confronted and face others who had nothing but hatred.
The innocence projects frees people all the time. That is what happened to Roy Brown. Through the help of the innocence project Roy Brown was released from jail. Through the crime, evidence and the exoneration.
Many LGBTQ teens and young adults all across America are suicidal and have no one to talk to. In this situation, they can turn to the Trevor Project, a 24-hour lifeline for LGBTQ teens and young adults who are feeling suicidal. Many LGBTQ teens are bullied at school and people won’t stand up for them because they don’t want to be bullied. The emotions bottle up and eventually some of them turn to suicide. Instead of going through with it, they are encouraged to call Trevor’s suicide lifeline. I want to get involved in this organization because I think it is important that everyone, no matter how people view them, realize they are worth more than society makes them out to be.
Born to parents who had a strong dedication to their faith, Granville Oral Roberts was born near Ada, Oklahoma. His father preached the gospel and established Pentecostal Holiness Churches, and his mother prayed for the sick and led people to Christ. The family was poor, and his father was a farmer while he pastored a church. While Roberts was in his mother’s womb, she dedicated him to the Lord. He was born with a severe stutter, but she continually told him that he would be healed and speak to multitudes.
In the novel, the Scarlet Letter, there are four main characters, Hester Prynne, Pearl Prynne, Arthur Dimmesdale, and Roger Prynne Chillingworth. The story goes; Hester Prynne committed the sin of adultery with the minister of their Puritan Community, Arthur Dimmesdale, the community then condemning her to wear the scarlet letter “A” for the rest of her natural life. Pearl Prynne being the product of the two sinners. In the moment, when Hester is completing the first part of her punishment, her long lost husband, Roger Prynne Chillingworth, arrives. Not wanting his arrival acknowledge Roger replaces his maiden name for Chillingworth. This situation creates a whole plot of conflicts both
Eugenie Clark was born on May 4, 1922 in New York City; she died at age 92 on Feb. 25, 2015. She died due to lung cancer which she had a tough battle for many years. Eugenie started her interest in fish and sharks when she went to her first aquarium when she was nine years old. From there she went to college to study ichthyologist in New York City University. Ichthyologist is a branch of zoology that deals with fishes. Eugenie received her Bachelor of Arts degree where she majored in zoology and her Master of Arts degree.
A leader’s personal traits will without doubt have a profound impact on the organization he/she has the opportunity to serve. Therefore, prior to developing or espousing a mission or vision statement, it is imperative to know what you stand for personally. This is what leadership expert Bill George has opined is discovering one’s “true north ” and it revolves around the topic of authenticity. It is also echoed in One Piece of Paper; “Leading yourself: what motivates you and what are your rules of personal conduct?” The value of authentic leadership is something I learned from a prior commanding officer with whom I conducted the leadership interview. My goal was to understand how he intertwined his leadership traits with his mission
Imagine that one day you are walking home and these weird looking women stop you to tell you your future. They start naming accomplishments that are happening now in your life, that are about to happen in your life, and that are going to happen in the future. A little skeptical aren’t you? Well, Macbeth, by William Shakespeare is a play about how one thing that is said can be interpreted in many ways. When I said before that you would want to tell everyone, especially your friends and loved ones about your accomplishments, that is what Macbeth did.