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George Pope was a great man. He was my biggest influence growing up, and he taught me that I had to work hard for everything I want. He believed that nothing in life came easy or free. He spent his whole life earning everything he had. When he was a kid he did several random jobs, whatever he could do to earn money to contribute to his family. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the military to serve and protect his country. He fought overseas in the Korean War. He was a very strong and…

The journal article Impact of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline discusses an empirical study completed to assess the effectiveness of utilizing the ASIST model with individuals suffering from adverse effects (Gould, Cross, & Pisani, 2013). The authors of the article commence their discussion by emphasizing the topic of suicide as a worldwide tragedy and social problem within society, as a completed suicide occurs every 15 minutes.…

In the mid to late nineteenth century college students started forming groups in order to discuss current events, politics, and other controversial issues. Students formed this after not feeling “challenged enough” by their classes and professors. As time passed fraternity groups formed all over college campuses. In the beginning fraternities only had white, male members. Today, they have expanded to include women (sororities) and minorities. In the past fraternities were formed in secret, and…

Kind of source "America's Children: Providing Early Exposure to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Initiatives" is an academic source which purpose is to make conscience in schools, teachers, and the general population that technology should be introduced to students in elementary schools. Author’s credentials Dr. Nancy K. DeJarnette is a professor and advocate of the idea that technology at schools is a necessity; thus, it should be taught at an early age. Author’s argument…

things to do on his off time was to race cars. In the movie “East of Eden” he was the one actually driving the sports car. On September 30,1955 Before his death, he was ticketed hours before his death, he was hit by a Ford tudor about 80 miles from Bakersfield. Dean, who broke his neck and suffered severe internal injuries, was pronounced dead on arrival at a nearby hospital. To this day, it’s unclear whether he was speeding at…

What Do You Think Are King’s Criteria For A Hero? During the time of segregation Martin Luther King Jr. was a hero to people all over. He became a hero by fighting for people whose rights had been taken away. King’s inspiration came from his own heroes who helped him realize what a real hero should be like. A hero should be a non violent extremist who were willing, to always accept the penalties that come with standing up for what is right. King’s heroes helped him establish his strong belief…

major strengths of the CAPK Food Bank is distributing 7.8 million pounds of food per year to the food insecure residents of Kern County. According to the Food Research and Action Center’s (FRAC) Food Hardship in America 2016 report identified Bakersfield as seventh among the 100 largest metropolitan cities in the U.S. for food insecurity (FRAC, 2016). The food bank has a great partnership with the community for donations of food from businesses with overage or day old breads, fruits and…

generally simple forms and harmonies accompanied by mostly string instruments. In the 1940s, country music was also referred to as Hillbilly music. Country music is used today to describe many styles, there are And Australian Country Music. Bush Band, Bakersfield sound, Bluegrass. Old-time bluegrass/Appalachian bluegrass. Traditional bluegrass/Neo-Traditional bluegrass. Progressive bluegrass/Nu-grass. Bluegrass gospel. Bro-country, Cajun, Canadian country music, and so many more to listen to.…

Reagan after he signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act in 1986. Eventually, he became U.S. citizen and then brought my mom and my oldest brother to the United States of America. My parents had me in 1988 in Los Angeles before moving here in Bakersfield. My parents have four children altogether. My ancestors’ histories happened during those times of battles in Mexico, Independence of Mexico, the Mexican Revolution, the Spanish Civil War, consequent of Aztec, and how my dad got his…

Almost 31 million Americans are affected by a serious personality disorder, the most common being Antisocial Personality Disorder. With social disorders one's characteristics are inflexible which may lead to distress in social, occupational, or other areas of one's life. Antisocial personality disorder affects around 4% of adults and those with the disorder have no respect for others, feel no remorse, become impulsive, belligerent, irresponsible, aggressive, and violent. Among the 15% of…