"People who do not know the Lord ask why in the world we waste our lives as mission-aries. They forget that they too are expanding their lives… and when the bubble has burst, they will have nothing of eternal significance to show for the years they have wasted. " -Nate Saint. Nate Saint grew up in a Christian family and was raised to pray, read the Bible and go to church. From a young age Nate felt called to serve the Lord in a mighty way.…
Twelve months ago, Jonathan Lucroy was considered one most valuable targets at the trade deadline, before the Milwaukee Brewers dealt him to the Texas Rangers for a prospect heavy haul. Fast forward to now, and it seems like Lucroy may be hearing his name on the trade block again, very soon. According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, Texas is open to moving Lucroy, and going forward with a catching duo of Robinson Chirinos and Brett Nicholas. Despite Lucroy being the most accomplished name in the bunch, his value has regressed significantly on both sides of the ball.…
Peter Minuit Peter Minuit a man that had a huge part in helping bring America into the land we know today by being apart of the founding of the original thirteen colonies. Minuit’s birthdate is not exactly known but studies believe that it was somewhere between the years of 1580 and 1589. On the date of August the 20, 1613 Minuits life changed forever. He married the love his life Gertrude Raedts. The Raedts family was a very wealthy family, some believe that being apart of this family helped Minuit start his life as a broker.…
The 1989 Fleer Bill Ripken number 616 baseball card is a card you will love to talk about with your family and friends. William 'Billy The Kid' Ripken had a career that included playing for the Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, and Detroit Tigers over 12 seasons. He started out as a second baseman but spent much of his career as a utility infielder.…
Benjamin Bannecker, a most influential african american that influenced many things that make today what it is. Without him american schools, farmers, and many related scientific teachings may be different. Banneker was born in Ellicott’s Mills, Maryland on November 9, 1731. (biography.com). His father's name was Robert Bannecker and his mother’s name was Mary Bannecker.…
Benjamin Banneker By: Zion Dixon “The colour of the skin is in no way connected with strength of the mind or intellectual powers” once said Benjamin Banneker. Benjamin Banneker was born on November 9, 1731. Benjamin Banneker was an American Astronomer, Mathematician, and an Inventor/Scientist and is considered the first African American scientist. Benjamin was one of 200 free African Americans in an area with 4,000 slaves. His 75 years in Maryland which was his entire life changed it from an English Colony to one of the original 13 colonies.…
Ahmet Cevher Sancaktutar Arthur Easlon World History date George Donner was born in North Carolina in March 7th 1784.George Donner had three brothers and three sisters altogether He lived in Kentucky. Later he moved to Sangamon County, Illinois. In hopes of a new life, Donner wanted to move to California. In April, 1846 Donner , Tamsen (his third wife) and his five daughters, later, his brother, Jacob Donner, Elizabeth ( Jacob Donner’s wife) and their seven child also joined.…
Benjamin Banneker , a famous self-taught mathematician , was born on November 9th, 1731. Benjamin Banneker was the son of an ex-slave named Robert and his wife, Mary Banneker. Mary was the daughter of an Englishwoman named Molly Welsh, a former indentured servant, and her husband, Bannka, an ex-slave whom she freed and who asserted that he came from tribal royalty in West Africa. His grandmother, Molly was a slave owner who eventually set her slaves free and married one of them. Out of that marriage, they had several children including a daughter named Mary who also purchased slaves like her mother to set them free and married a freed slave she had previously purchased.…
Children and teenagers, such as Greg Ousley, who commit serious crimes should not be let out of jail on parole. In the year 2019 Greg could potentially be let out of prison, if his family approves. Out of anger, Greg killed his parents when he was just fourteen years old. Being in prison for over half of his life he does not knowing much of any other life out of prison, causing him to be a possible threat to others.…
Judge Robert Bork was nominated to serve as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court on July 1, 1987 by President Ronald RJudge Robert Bork was nominated to serve as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court on July 1, 1987 by President Ronald Reagan. He was a Senior Judicial Advisor to Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign and solicitor general under President Richard M. Nixon. He fired Special Prosecutor, Archibald Cox, in what became known as the “Saturday Night Massacre”. He opposed the Supreme Court’s one man, one vote decision on legislative apportionment. He wrote an article opposing the 1964 Civil Rights law, requiring hotels, restaurants and other businesses to serve people of all races (Totenberg).…
Introduction Want to learn about Dred Scott? He went to Supreme Court to fight about his rights. His full name is Dred Scott. His real name is Sam Scott. He is famous for fighting for his rights, he grew up and lived in Missouri that’s why he is a famous Missourian.…
Mr. One Man Band Legendary guitarist Tommy Emmanuel is a two-time Grammy nominee and one of the greatest musicians in the world today. His love and dedication to the guitar, shows why he is one of the greatest players in the world. Emmanuel’s professional career has been going on for over fifty years and he continues to play over three hundred concerts a year. It is no small fact that this man is referred to as being the greatest acoustic guitar player alive with musicians such as; Steve Vai, Chet Atkins, Martin Taylor, Eric Clapton, and even Les Paul himself praising Tommy for his jaw-dropping performances. Tommy is often referred to as a One Man Band because of the style he plays.…
What is freedom? Freedom is the power or right to act, speak, think as you want, freedom was also considered as a state of mind. We are born free. Everyone wants to be free and independent from others. That's what Dred Scott wanted, he envisioned freedom.…
Eric Clapton In the history of music there have been many influential people. There were the greats, the ones we still play on the radio, and there were there were the ones that we still talk about because they were honestly that bad. The man I am writing about today, Eric Clapton, was one of the greats. He is a legend in the music industry and out of it.…
Jeffrey Schneider has risen to the peak of his profession with one thing in mind; deep knowledge in securities management, alternative investments and investment banking. He has proven to be an influential asset to the financial services market for over 17 years. He gives his outstanding team of employees the credit for the firm’s progress. After working with several financial services firms, he gained professional skills in alternative investment strategies and how to create and maintain relationships with his clients. During his working at Paradigm Global Advisors in 2002, he obtained the skill of being able to analyze managers.…