The remains of a skeleton were found on Octavia St in Narrabeen, January 2005. Testing of the skeleton revealed that it was that of an Aboriginal man from 4000 years ago. Narrabeen Man, had five small sharp bone points lodged in his spine as well as a head injury caused by an axe. Experts said that Narrabeen Man was not buried but was probably…
The French settlers arrived in Louisiana in the 1800s with their dog beauceron. They told of strange looking dogs with haunting glass eyes that were used by the Indians to hunt game in the swamp. It is thought the Beauceron and Red Wolf/war dog were interbred to produce the Catahoula. One theory as to the origins of the breed states that the Catahoula is thought to have descended from "war dogs" (Mastiffs and Greyhounds) brought to Louisiana by Hernando de Soto in the 16th century. Dogs left behind by the explorer's party were interbred by the local natives with their domestic dogs.…
The Life and Times of James McQueen McIntosh On 1 February 1828 at Fort Brooke which is located close to what is currently known as Tampa, Florida two parents were blessed with a son who had an interesting future ahead of him. James McQueen McIntosh was to become a General in the confederate army, and fight not side by side with his brother John in the Union, but fight on the opposite side with his Arkansas troops for the confederate cause. Colonel James Simmons McIntosh, and Eliza McIntosh- Shumate were blessed with a son named James McQueen McIntosh who later became Brigadier General for the 1st and 2nd Arkansas mounted rifles of the confederate Army fighting in 2 battles Wilson’s Creek, and Pea Ridge. James McIntosh was from a well-known…
Naremburn is considered the friendliest neighbourhood in Sydney’s lower North Shore to the locals. The suburb is not only friendly, but also the ideal place to raise a family. You’ll find parks and ample public transportation in Naremburn. The Naremburn Library, on Central Street, is the perfect place to join a book club and engage with others who love to read. While Naremburn isn’t loaded with cafes and restaurants, there are still several local eateries with great food and friendly service to enjoy.…
Introduction: Tennessee, known for its stunning music performances. Located in the southern region of the united states, when it is 1:00 AM in California it is 3:00 AM in Nashville, Tennessee’s capital city. Tennessee borders eight states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is 42,143 mi² in space. Its nickname is “The Volunteer State”.…
My hometown is Perth Amboy located in the heart of Middlesex County. Perth Amboy is a small suburban town full of rich history. This wonderful small community is home to some of New Jersey’s most important history. Perth Amboy consists of a total area of 5,957 square miles. Although that sounds like a big city it is relatively small.…
Addyson Palmer Dr.Cobb/Mrs.Stout ELA/Social studies 8 May 2017 Nathan Bedford Forrest Nathan Bedford Forrest was a very complex man. Forrest grew up in Tennessee with his mom and dad, Mariam Beck Forrest, and William Forret. He has accomplished many things and has had many achievements in his life span. Forest even had a memorial dedicated to him in Memphis, Tennessee.…
I consider Chuck Berry the king of Rock and Roll for multiple reasons. As you read you will find out why he is the Rock and Roll king. Chuck Berry started to make music in 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Chuck Berry used electric guitar in his songs, which made his songs different from others. This is why I think Chuck Berry is the real king of Rock and Roll.…
Well today i’m gonna tell yall about the story of the great Jack Stump. Jack Stump lives in the great mesa of Arizona, but it didn’t start out that way, oh not at all. Jack Stump was born into being a single child with one parent in 1803. He was born in Arizona on a desert. He was an abnormal child.…
Breaking news! We have just been notified by the local Pest Patrol that there is a new pest sneaking its way into people's homes. Now there is no need to panic, the Pest Patrol has dealt with creatures just like this one before. The pest is temporarily known as the Crumb Crasher. This Crumb Crasher came to existence when a family went on vacation and left dozens of bags of blueberry fruit snacks open.…
There’s a knock on your cabin door. You open it to find a man, dirty with disheveled clothing, and he offers you some apple seeds. He tells you that he has been walking for days, and asks for nothing as restitution for his seeds, but that he may be able to tell his story. Despite his appearance, his tenderness comforts you and you invite him inside. Seated by the fire, surrounded by your children listening diligently, the man begins with his name: Johnny Appleseed.…
Canada would not be the country it is today without the phenomenal achievements of numerous historical figures. Throughout history there have been many Canadians who have impacted both Canada and the world with their many significant contributions. Former Prime Minister, Pierre Elliot Trudeau and Tommy Douglas, a former social democratic politician, are two leaders that stood out in the social and political progression of Canada. Justin Trudeau on the other hand, the current Prime Minister and Rick Hansen, a philanthropist and Paralympian, both largely impacted not only Canada but also the world. Along with social entrepreneur and child rights activist, Craig Kielburger who created better lives for children as a world renowned Canadian innovator.…
Christopher McCandless Essay Christopher McCandless was a graduate from Emory University in Atlanta. And he was very interested in the idea of “transcendentalism”. Chris wanted nothing but to understand how society works so he set off into the wilderness of Alaska to understand the meaning of life. Also, Chris is the young man in “Death of an Innocent”, by Jon Krakalier and the movie Into the Wild by Sean Penn. I highly admire the idea that Christopher was attempting cause you shouldn't always have to depend on a society to survive in life.…
int add(char* name, char* genderValueString, char* breed, int age, float weight) { struct dog *newDog = (struct dog *)malloc(sizeof(struct dog)) ; struct dog *currNode, *prevNode; strcpy(newDog->name, name); newDog->genderValue = (genderValueString[0] == "M" ? male : female); strcpy(newDog->breed, breed);…
The All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) was founded by Philip K. Wrigley during World War II. Over six hundred women from around the United States played in this league while their loved ones fought in the war, earning them money and them being able to play the game they love. Several Major League executives created the AAGPBL to help them try to keep baseball in the publics eye. The AAGPBL helped bring these executives money to keep their stadiums open to the public so when their men came back from war they would still have stadiums to play in. This baseball league means a lot to me because it shows women breaking standards to play a game they love.…