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Caldwell and West Caldwell “Chiefs on three, one….two...three...CHIEFS!” Chiefs are the mascot of Caldwell and West Caldwell’s amazing sports teams. Caldwell and West Caldwell are located in Essex County, New Jersey. The Caldwells settled in the early 18th century by pioneers who moved westward from Newark or through the Passaic Valley. West Caldwell and Caldwell have pools open all summer for people to hang out. Caldwell and West Caldwell both have governments that are open to new ideas, they…

Occupy Wall Street began on September 17, 2011, called together by groups such as Adbuster and Anonymous. From a tactical point of view, the movement drew inspiration from both the Arab Spring and the anti-globalization movement. Protesters began camping in Manhattan to protest corporate greed and a resulting loss of financial wellbeing for most of the population, as well as the loss of democratic representation by elected officials. After the Occupy Wall Street camp was established, other…

Firstly, when the guy introduced himself, my friend knew that what distance and situation between Jersey City and New York City look like, that is about making sense. Then, he related those two American cities to his hometown and Hong Kong and told us, this is about sharing sense. At last, through his examples, the receiver immediately understood the…

In New York Burning, author Jill Lepore traces the history of the conspired slave rebellion, which transpired through “[a] series of fires in the winter of 1741.” As “panicked white colonists” began to fear “a slave uprising, [they] set off a cycle of arrests, accusations, hasty trials, executions and more arrests.” This was New York City in 1741 and the victims were predominantly slaves. Through the limited sources found on the slave conspiracy, Jill Lepore questions the validity of the…

If anyone has lived in the United States they have most likely heard the name Frank Sinatra. Mr Sinatra is a man of many talents, singer, actor, fashionista. He has made over 1400 recordings in 50 years. Frank Sinatra redefined singing as it is now, personal expression. Frank Sinatra is an Icon of American culture of the 20th century Frank Sinatra wanted to go to a place where no other artist has before. Frank Sinatra had his first big break singing with a local group: Hoboken Four. Sinatra…

Papillon written by Henri Charriere was published in 1969. The book is a memoir and autobiography about the life of Charriere in prison and his multiple attempts at escape. Papillon finds himself in court waiting for his trial on the account of a murder of a “pimp and stool pigeon”. Although his attorney assured him that there was no real evidence, he was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. Henri Charrière, or commonly known as Papillon, was born on November 16th 1968 in…

Agency/Organization Description and Qualifications Agency Mission and Services Legacy Treatment Services is a nonprofit organization that employs more than 700 employees, and offers services to 13 out of New Jerseys 21 counties (Legacy Treatment Services, 2016). This organization’s mission is: “To change the behavioral health and social service outcomes for people of all ages from surviving to thriving” (Legacy Treatment Services, 2016). Legacy Treatment Services is the result of a 2014…

James Cooper and Washington Irving: Different but Alike Washington Irving was born on April 3rd, 1783. He spent his childhood growing up in Manhattan, New York alongside of his ten other siblings. His parents were William and Sarah Irving, his mother was the granddaughter of a clergyman, and his father was an affluent merchant who strongly supported the cause of American Independence. All of Williams sons were expected to support themselves so therefore, he sent Washington to study law in 1801,…

Adoniram Judson was a pioneer missionary to Burma born in Malden, Massachusetts on August 9th, 1788. He was a very strong and determined man of God who translated the first complete Bible into Burmese. With a willing heart to work for the Lord’s glory, he underwent torture, starvation, imprisonments, constant dangers, and witness the death of many of his people. At the early age of ten, Judson manifested a great level of intellect for a kid of his age. He was nicknamed “Virgil” by his…

American Voice American Voice is characterized by the theme of brave and how they take on one of the greatest armies in the world. And they’re strong because they won the war against the British. And hard workers because they build the United State Of America. The American voice is characterized by the theme of Brave. This is demonstrated in Patrick Henry, speech “Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death”.This ideas is also found in “which our enemy can send against us”. This support the…