Memorial Hall

involved in the treatment and care. Before prevention can occur we must first inform. In a way informing is a way of prevention. Jim N. Hall, a director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Substance Abuse in South Florida regularly schedules meeting for people with drug abuse problems and those who encounter them. On the list of people whom encounter drugs, Hall personally stated that flakka victims were the most drastically affected. He used the term victim because “flakka can not…

The Floor of Discrimination “Ding” the silver metal elevator whispers. A young African American enters the small silver box and recognizes a familiar face. She was an older white woman who lived down the hall. Wearing a fancy purple dress, she crammed herself into the far back corner of the elevator. She looked like she had just seen a rat, with her face as white as snow and full of fear. ‘Do you want to come up?’ the young boy asked. ‘No’ she responds in a high pitched whisper and quickly…

Odysseus was planning an ambush because he knew he would be outnumbered if he did not surprise the suitors. He laid out a plan for Telemachus to hide the weapons as if a memorial to Odysseus so that no one would suspect he was home, and so that only himself and his militia had access to them. In addition, he made sure to stay disguised as a beggar in order to remain unnoticed and not threaten the suitors. He no longer needed…

Jack Goodall 's active involvement in the administration of the Victorian game had begun soon after the Great War, when the Reid family left for Sydney, and the sport finally resumed after the war interruption, at the start of the roaring twenties. Many of the foundation players had gone to war, some never to return, others were busily raising families of their own. Goodall guided the rebuilding of the decimated Victorian game; the first interstate women 's ice hockey competition in 1922; and…

while in the presence of the Danes apprises himself and his wonderful accomplishments. In doing this, the pagan warriors established their ranking if you will among the people of the tribe. Following a long and strenuous battle, while in the mead-halls the act of gift-giving takes place. The bestowing of gifts among the tribes was their way of showing immense gratitude. In the case of Beowulf, the gratitude was shown for killing the monstrous being that is Grendel. “with a gold standard as a…

The Game Changer Many basketball stars are idols. Others can be game changers, but few are both. One example is Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan is one of the most iconic stars of basketball. He has inspired many people. Jordan has contracts with Nike and has wowed many fans. Michael Jordan is known for his awards, and he is known for his skills in the game. Jordan was born on February 17, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York. He was born and raised to James and Deloris Jordan. When he was young he moved…

municipality. "Everyone has their own financial challenges and challenges in life, and we don't want the inability to purchase smoke detectors to be a hindrance," said City Administrator Mike Schumacher. Donations can be made beginning June 26 at city hall. "It's a low-cost solution that saves lives," Schumacher said, adding that anyone, regardless of whether they own or rent a property, can seek assistance for the devices through the city. "Our fire department will go out and check them and…

“Robert downey Jr Born in New York City on April 4th, 1965, Robert Downey Jr. began acting as a young child. “Despite his active drug and alcohol addiction, Downey Jr. made a name for himself as a young actor in the mid- to late ‘80s. After a season in the cast of “Saturday Night Live,” Downeys growing success was married by the years of his struggle with drug abuse by his father. Eventually downey decide to turn his life around and he warned a resurgence of critical and popular acclaim and is…

grandfather, death was knocking at his door two years after he was diagnosed with bone cancer. He had gone through treatment, but eventually it stopped working and the only thing anyone could do was wait. My grandfather was admitted to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine on July 29, 2013. I got the phone call from my older sister, Amanda, and I knew something was very wrong the moment I heard her speak. She first asked me how I was doing, and after a reply, her words were…

Throughout the course of history, English and various subjects have shaped the world we live in today. Many people believe that subjects such as English, Science and math have opened the door to the laws that govern the natural world. I am one of those strong advocates, but although everyone has this perception of English as a key that opens the door to many opportunities, to me, my freshman year, English was dreadful. In middle school they advised us that high school would be no child’s play, I…