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- 2281: Much Ado About Nothing
- ... such as the trick played on Beatrice and Bene*censored* by Leonato, Hero and Claudio); they often observe and overhear one another, and consequently make a great deal out of very little. Bibliography Sources Buckler, John; Hill, Bennet D.; McKay, John P.; A History of Western Society; pgs 485-562; Houghton Miffin Company; 1999 Hieatt, A. Kent; William Shakespeare; Encarta 98; 1998 Shakespeare, William; Much Ado About Nothing; Bantam Books; New York, New York; 1993
- 2282: Ferdinand Magellan
- ... Ferdinand went to school at a monastery. Both his parents died when Ferdinand was only ten years old. At the age of twelve, he was sent to live at the court of Queen Leonora and John II of Portugal. His older brother, Diago, had gone to court two years earlier. His cousin, named Francisco Serrano also twelve years old, came at the same time as Ferdinand did. At court Ferdinand learned ... discoveries brought back by returning ships. It was here that Magellan learned practical aspects of navigation from the sailors and by helping outfit the ships he learned about rigging, repairing, armaments and supplies. In 1495, John II died, and his brother-in-law, Duke Manuel became king. Duke Manuel did not like Ferdinand, so even though Ferdinand wanted to sail, it was not until 1505 that he finally got his chance ...
- 2283: Teenage Pregnancy 2
- ... receive welfare, to live in homes which provide protection from predators and a chance to learn motherhood and morality. We can put an end to this, but we need to act now! Works Cited DiConsiglio, John. "Pregnancy: Who's to Blame?" Scholastic Update 8 Mar. 1996: 10-11 Harvey, Marie S., and Spigner, Clarence. "Factors Associated with Sexual Behavior Among Adolescents: A Multivariate Analysis." Adolescence 30.118 (Summer 1995): 260 Klein, Joe. "The Prdator Problem." Newsweek 29 Apr. 1996: 32 Palar, Barbara Hall. "Real-family Solution for Tuning Out." Better Homes and Gardens Feb. 1996: 48 Rosemund, John. "Cutting Back on TV." Better Homes and Gardens Feb. 1996: 46-48
- 2284: Teenage Rights
- ... officers. I was told that I was to receive a citation upon the next time I threw this Gang Sign in public, for Disorderly Conduct. Upon our leaving a police officer followed the car of John Doe for a block and a half and then pulled over his vehicle. There was no reason for the officers to follow his car in the first place. Upon pulling over his car I walked over to John and proceeded to ask what they pulled him over for. I was told to back away from his vehicle by the police. As I did this I was then told to place my hands on ...
- 2285: Mafia
- ... no killing of women or children." Since Castellano was not well liked, there is a strong possibility his death was sanctioned by bosses of New York’s four other Mafia families. After Castellano’s death John Gotti took over as boss of the Gambino family. Gotti did not follow any of the rules, he would order hits on people for no reason other than he did not like them. He would ... peer. But with all the new ethnic gangs entering the America, it appears that organized crime may be with America until the end of time. WORKS CITED Alpern, David M., Martin Kasindorf, Sylvester Monroe, and John McCormick. "A Godfathers fall: Mob Under Fire." Newsweek 30 Dec. 1985: 20-22. Conlon, Edward. "Mob Stories." The American Spectator Nov. 1992: 28-34. Cressey, Donald R. Theft of the Nation. New York: Harper and ...
- 2286: Bullying In School - Relevant Articles
- ... by ensuring that every parent signs a contract. In sum, these contracts encourage both schools and parents to ensure the safety of their children. Another article of interest is Ronald Oliver, I. Neal Oaks, and John H. Hoovers “Family Issues and Interventions in Bully and Victim Relationships.” In this article, the authors define and offer suggestions for reducing bullying. For instance, the article defines bullying as “longstanding physical or psychological abuse ... in the implementation of this strategy. While this approach may provide a successful solution for bullying in public schools, schools and individuals may resist the support group approach to bullying. Another article of interest is John Hoover and Richard J. Hazler’s “Bullies and Victims.” This journal article was quite helpful in summarizing the issues and the problems of bullying. Moreover, the article suggested potential strategies to help reduce the degree ...
- 2287: Daniel Boone
- ... the Yadkin Valley in North Carolina, a trek that took over a year. At nineteen or twenty he left his family home with a military expedition in the French and Indian War. There he met John Finley, a hunter who had seen some of the western wilds, who told him stories that set him dreaming. But Boone was not quite ready to pursue the explorer's life. Back home on his ... they were married. In 1767 Boone traveled into the edge of Kentucky and camped for the winter at Salt Spring near Prestonsburg. But the least explored parts were still farther west, beyond the Cumberlands, and John Finley persuaded him to go on a great adventure. On May 1, 1769, Boone, Finley, and four other men, started out. They passed Cumberland Gap and on the 7th of June, they set up camp ...
- 2288: Causes Of The Civil War
- ... for the representative of the newly formed Republican Party. The Democratic Party was also divided by the issue of slavery as two parties emerged from this single party. The Northern Democrats nominated Stephen Douglas and John Breckinridge was declared a candidate for the Southern Democrats. John Bell filled the fourth slot as he ran for the Constitutional Union party. The South was almost entirely against Lincoln from the outset, as 10 states in the South did not even have him on ...
- 2289: Jefferson, Thomas 1743 -- 1826
- ... selling or "giving" them to others, treating them as property; he could accept this along with his high ideals because he regarded Africans as inferior beings.) In 1796 Jefferson was elected vice-president under Federalist John Adams. After four troubled years in that position (1797--1801), he beat Adams and, barely, Aaron Burr for the presidency, thanks in large part to the fact that his arch rival, Hamilton, supported him when ... Classical Revival in the United States; he also designed the Virginia state capitol and several fine homes. In 1813 he began what became an extended and remarkable exchange of letters with his old political adversary, John Adams; both died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. A complex man, happier when at intellectual pursuits than as an elected politician (he made no reference ...
- 2290: Kuwait
- ... meaning "this thing of ours". Chicago is perhaps infamous for its role in organized crime, earning a nickname from some as the bootlegging capital of the United States. Chicago was home to notorious gangsters like John Torrio and Al "Scarface" Capone. The geography of the city helped promote and import alcohol from Canada, thus aiding the Mafia in their growth. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre made the tension against Capone ... Puzo’s The Last Don, which was made into a television movie series. The fashion industry has also glorified the Mafia through the entertainment industry with Armani suits, and expensive shoes. With mobsters, such as John Gotti, running the business from behind bars, the news has presented the Mafia as an underground business based upon drug smuggling, prostitution, loan sharking, and larceny. Whether it was prohibition, or the wanting of territory ...
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