What a week for college basketball!!! We got two young men from different side of the world making a big impact. Devonte Bandoo from Toronto Canada and Jermaine Jackson Jr from Detroit Michigan. Former high school team mates now making a name for them self in College. Devonte Bandoo is at Hutchinson Community college becoming the Jayhawk Conference Division I Men's Basketball Player of the Week.…
Many people believe Konawaena High School is remarkable. At my school we have access to the stadium field with an all-weather track, the basketball gym, the baseball and softball field, and even a large pool. Konawaena is located in Kealakekua, Hi on the slopes of Hualalai mountain. We call this area “mauka”. Mauka is Hawaiian for the mountain side of the road in context of direction.…
As the second largest city in Indiana, Fort Wayne is widely known for its Hoosier hospitality and high quality of living. Recognized as an All-American City and a Most Livable City, the low cost of living is a definite draw. The history of Ft. Wayne actually dates back to the 1800's. The city was known as a crossroads by early settlers and Native Americans due to its strategic location.…
Witnessing firsthand the struggle of immigrants wanting to live the American dream suffering from domestic violence herself Dolores Janney Rivera Saavedra artistically known as “Jenni Rivera” or “La Diva De La Banda”. Though known for her extraordinary talent jenni changed the way the way society looks at the Banda/norteno/corrido genre by starting from the bottom and making her way to the top. Dominating her musical careers and in her music speaking for the women who do not have a voice, telling about her struggles to be able to get to the top and how anyone can overcome these same struggles as well. Overcoming her struggles made her the unbreakable women everyone knows that falls and gets up every single time. Jenni Rivera born July 2, 1969- December 9, 2012 “…
My number one food to eat there is Spaghetti and Meatballs. Sometimes after we eat at a restaurant, I go to the store with my mom to get Florida Root Beer. That's one of my favorite memories! In addition to the excellent restaurants, there are beaches that are filled with gross seaweed. Once, I went to the beach…
Chikatilo was born on October 16, 1936, in a Ukraine village called Yablochnoye. He was born with nearsightedness and lasions and water in his brain. During his childhood the USSR was at war with Germany, which caused a great famine. He grew up in a one room hut with his parents and younger sister. Due to their financial struggles, Chikatilo slept in the same bed as his parents.…
The Lhasa Apso is a Tibetan non- sporting dog. It weighs about 5.4- 8.2 kgs and is about 10.75 inches tall. It has a double coat and the texture of its coat is straight, hard and very dense which requires regular grooming. The average age, for it is 12-14 years. The colors it comes in are black, white, red and gold with shadings.…
In the early 1990’s an enigmatic movement called Falungong began in mainland China and took it by storm. Its unexpected popularity took most off guard but that rapid growth in public attention also came with the scrutiny of the Chinese communist party. The Chinese communist party labeled the Falungong movement as an illegal cult so in consideration of that it became unlawful for anyone to practice Falungong. Militarized policing persecuted all of those who remained loyal to the movement. The purpose of this paper is centered on if it would be fair to categorize Falungong as a cult or religion.…
Kimpa Vita Dona Beatriz also known as Beatriz of the Kongo (1684–1706), was a prophet and a priestess of the Kingdom of Kongo in a territory near Mt. Kibangu which is in modern day Angola. The Kingdom of Kongo had been founded sometime in the 13th or 14th century and was located south to the Congo river on the western coast of Africa. In the mid-17th century the estimated size of the kingdom was roughly twice the size of Ireland, and had a population of about half a million people. During this period, the Kingdom was occupied by the Portuguese, there was war between the kingdom and the Portuguese. Vita Kanga the king of the Kingdom was killed resulting in the kingdom of Kongo being split up in two kingdoms, the kingdom of Ndompetelo and the Kingdom of Ndozuao.…
Monika, The illegal trade of drug, weapons, and humans trafficking shapes many countries’ economies; however, with the country’s GDP the income those activities are never included. Even though no country would ever add this to their GDP, it is something to consider when determine the wealthy of a country or area. Even though illegal black market activities are often denied by, the government they do take place and make many people a lot of money. Even cash only transaction on labor is something that is never consider for GDP.…
I. Introduction A. Common and Scientific Names 1. Common Names: anhinga, darter. Also known as: snake bird, water- turkey, and American darter. a.…
Nicknamed, the “Roof of the World,” Tibet harbors the tallest mountain range in the world. Tibet is the northernmost of the South Asian countries, sharing the towering peaks of the Himalayas with it’s neighboring country Nepal to the south. This region of China which sits on the Tibetan Plateau is notably autonomous, meaning there is a lack of government involvement within the land. Since this region is so isolated, traditionally, Tibet only practiced importing and exporting with China and India via trans-Himalayan caravan passages. Tibet has a strong Buddhist cultural and religious upbringing.…
Visit Chicago Navy Base with your besties and you can see a diversity of history at the nearby Great Lakes Naval Museum which is presented in an educational environment. Shedd Aquarium is a great place to visit with family where there are over 32,000 animals. Lincoln Park Zoo is famous in the area as it is one of the oldest zoos and has a whopping 1,200 animals for visitors to explore. If you like what you are reading and want to come here and need a place to stay then simply check out our list of hotels and vacation rentals…
Walt Disney World Versus Universal Studios Orlando Orlando, Florida is the most popular tourist destination for families and teens seeking theme parks. From the time I was a little girl, the most exciting part of the year was when my mom would reveal our summer trip. It was either Universal and Islands of Adventure or Disney World; and both were equally exciting. Out of the multitude of Orlando theme parks, Universal Studios and Walt Disney World are the two most attended. Although they do have some similarities, such as rides and family friendliness, they are both very different.…
Arjuna also travels to the world of the god Indra and on his way he fights against the god Shiva who assumes the form of a mountain man. Once in Indra’s heaven, Arjuna spends ten years and he learns to dance. The background of Arjuna’s adventures relates to an episode in which two sets of cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, are competing for the throne. Yudhisthira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers, loses his right to rule during a dice game. Tha Kauravas challenge Yudhisthira to take part in a dice competition where the dice are not only loaded but also handled by one of the Kauravas’ uncle.…