Nassau

ports and the forts that existed there. They spoke about Port Royale and Nassau and how they were frequented by pirates and filled with debauchery and rum (Pirates, Galleons and Treasure, 2007). They fail to mention however Tortuga which is surprising seeing as it is known for its connection to piracy, as seen on popular films like “Pirates of the Caribbean” (Verbinski, 2003). It was just as popular as Port Royale and Nassau and was shown to be a great trading place for merchants and pirates…

F. Scott Fitzgerald was in many ways, one of the most memorable writers of the twentieth century. His literary voice and style in his fiction novels have a deeper meaning, telling about the “jazz age” he was living in and the life situations he had been experiencing through fabricating his novels. Scott was born on September 24, 1896 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was named after his second cousin, Francis Scott Key, who wrote the lyrics to the, “Star- Spangled Banner.” Scotts mother, Mary, was from…

On the surface all seems well, Nassau seemingly cares about the condition of the poor, supporting a welfare type state, but in reality the intentions were not entirely humanitarian, previously the poor relief was funded through local taxes of middle and upper class people. As a means…

Philip II : Philip II was King of Spain from 1556 and of Portugal from 1581 Absolute Monarch : government in which the monarch has absolute power among his or her people. Divine Right : political and religious doctrine of royal and political legitimacy Edict of Nantes : Stated that Huguenots could live peacefully in France Cardinal Richelieu : Louis XIII's advisor, really ruler of France, wanted France to be powerful, weakened the Protestants, strengthened the middle class, Started the 30…

The status of Long Island groundwater, its biggest threats and contaminants, and the resulting problems. Long Island is especially venerable to groundwater contamination because Long Island’s aquifers are resident’s only water source. Development and agricultural use of the island have greatly contributed to contamination. The two main contaminators are: • Nitrogen (as nitrates) • Pesticides Pesticides are known to cause health problems, and legislation has banned those that have persistently…

“Fire com to Freeport attention all units; general alarm for corner house on Bayview and Smith Street,” this was the sentence that always dragged my dad away. I’ve grown accustomed to hearing my dad’s fire department radio especially since I used to go with him to the firehouse almost every weekend. As I grew up I realized that there are no girl members. I found that extremely odd because I loved the firehouse and I would join the second I turned 18. It wasn’t till my dad started bringing me to…

Of the many different influential experiences I have had over the past years, the one that stands out to me the most as a true rite of passage was starting my first job as a lifeguard at Nassau Country Club. It taught me lessons like the true meaning of hard work, the the value of a day's pay and most of all, what it means to have someone's life in one's hands. These lessons were given to me through my own experiences, as well as by my boss, Dr. Dan Cavallo D.O, one of the hardest working men I…

University to further pursue his literary career. While making a name for himself by writing for various school programs such as: writing scripts for Princeton’s Triangle Club musicals, articles for the Princeton Tiger humor magazine, and stories for the Nassau…

New Years Photoshoot at the Long Island Home Inspection Pros I was recently contracted by the management of Long Island Home Inspection Pros to carry out a New Years Photoshoot. In order to get a firm grasp of the core operating values of the organization, I had to visit their website - LongIslandHomeInspectionPros.com. The discoveries I made were quite enlightening. The Company carried out pre-purchase, pre-listing and termite inspections for both residential and commercial buildings. They…

times a year. The program is held at a local high school (Ward Melville High School) in Setauket, New York, and to date, the FFFL program has been offered to nearly 900 children and their families who reside both here in Suffolk County as well as Nassau County, NY. The Fit Families for Life program addresses screening, intervention and family involvement for the treatment of obesity and related health issues. Treatment includes nutritional education, physical activity training, yoga and stress…