Bob McDonnell

The Bacon’s Rebellion Bacon’s rebellion is a revolution that occurred in Virginia, which started in the year 1676. Nathaniel Bacon was the leader of this revolution who was born in England. Since he was very troublesome, his father sent him to Virginia from England with an expectation that he would mature and have a better life. During that time, William Berkeley was the governor of Virginia and also happened to be bacon’s cousin. The governor, Berkeley, treated Bacon with respect by giving him land and a seat in the council. There are many descriptions about how and what caused the rebellion to start. Low price of tobacco, high taxes for the poor and disputes over native Indian lands were some reasons that is known to ignite the revolution. Among the many reasons to which the rebellion started, the underprivileged farmers have played a pivotal role. These farmers were known as the yeoman farmers and were the servants of the wealthy people in Virginia. Once the yeoman farmers, servants, paid their dues, the owner would give them the least profitable land. The lands that were given to the farmers were not cultivable which caused problems for the farmers to earn their living. Furthermore, the native Indians of the area would refuse to give their lands and would harass the farmers. As in the context of the Bacon’s rebellion, the yeoman were the most of the people that took part in the rebellion. In addition, there was a clear partition of wealth in the society. The higher…

green robe bordered in white fur, dark brown curls, which were long and free, free as its genial face, its sparkling eyes, its open hand, its cherry voice, its unconstrained demeanour, and its joyful air. Their journey began through the city streets, seeing joy and excitement from families that didn’t care if they were rich or poor. The spirit stated, “There are some upon this earth of yours who lay claim to know us, and who do their deeds of passion, pride, ill-witted, hatred, envy, bigatory,…

God's side, the one who create me and cause me to come from black and white.” ~Bob Marley In the late fifties the scarcity of jobs forced Bob and his mother from their home to seek employment in the big city of Trenchtown. Trenchtown got its name because it was built over a huge trench which was used to drain the sewage. In Trenchtown Bob was bullied and taunted for his racial mix, which forced him into taking self defense classes. He then gained a reputation for his physical strength, which…

An unknown author wrote, “It’s only a failure if you don’t learn something.” State Band Festival, a big question revolving in our mind is should we go or not? Many things factor in this debate, but the pros outnumber the cons. We have to go to State Festival because it would benefit the students as a unique learning experience and the Lee High School Band is evolving. Going to State Band Festival serves a unique learning experience for the students participating in band. Going to State is not…

Bob devoted his life to spreading a positive message to all through Reggae Music. One of his most important concerts was The One Love Peace Concert of 1978, Marley brought on stage the Prime Minister of Jamaica Michael Manley and Edward Seaga the leader of political oppression and asked they shake hands as he was always using his music and hoping to inspire and forge bonds of love and peace between any in conflict. Bob was at one time awarded with a United Nations Medal of Peace for his efforts.…

All The President’s Men, directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, was released in 1976 as a political film based on the book by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. It follows two journalists for The Washington Post in their investigation of the Watergate scandal. The film opens with the police discovering five burglars inside the Democratic National Committee located in the Watergate complex. The following morning, thinking that the story will be of little…

Various covers of three of the greatest hits. Since the beginning of time people from all aspects of the world have took music as a way of life. To the art form of how music was made to the beats, rhythm, and the way music makes you feel. Some of music’s greatest legends have done many cover songs, such as Johnny Cash’s cover of “Hurt”, Guns N’ Roses – “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door”, and Muse’s cover of ‘Feeling Good’. While many may believe the original version of the song itself sounds better…

It did not feel right as I pass them by, I felt as if it was my duty to help them. For the first month or so I brainstorm all possible ideas to assist the homeless. Finally, everything is going to be alright was founded. It started with just my children and me. I went to Austin bought a case of water and $50 worth of $1 sandwich from Wendy’s. I also, wrote note cards that said “everything is going to be alright” and my kids and I hand it out to the homeless, while my little one sing the line…

His sensitivity for mankind stirred, he welcomes the Ghost of Christmas Present to show him another “lesson.” He is directed to the festive joy in the suburban dwelling of his clerk, Bob Cratchitt, overshadowed by Tiny Tim’s declining health, and with frightfulness he sees the pitiful youngsters, Ignorance and Want, the outgrowths of human detachment, attached to the ghost. (Wagner, 1) It also shows him that people are able to enjoy life without having a lot of money like Scrooge. As the spirits…

elements of character, script, and humor so the film fits more comfortably in the 90’s. Frank Cross is just like Ebenezer Scrooge, with his cold, selfish personality. Granted, Frank’s face is not described with ice, nor is he very old, but he does have a tendency to say “Humbug!” or “God bless you” throughout the film. Frank is far more humorous, possibly because Bill Murray is the actor, who incorporates similar witty tones through all of his films. He also reacts far more disturbingly than…