Bob Beech Research Paper

The legend of Sam Bass has grown way out of proportion in relation to his actual deeds. A book collector claims that he has over 200 titles that deal with Sam Bass in some way (Carmack 1B). One of Round Rock’s major streets bears his name as do several businesses. Texas history has often referred to him as “Texas’ Beloved Bandit” or “Robin Hood on a Fast Horse” (Centennial Commission). In actual fact, Sam was probably more inept than brave or noble, and he appears to have never realized that robbing trains and banks was anything more than an amusing diversion. For him it was mere sport, the reality that people often were injured, either physically or financially, appears to have never surfaced on his shallow conscience (Smith 34).

Hank Snow was a popular and important musical artist, active before 1960, who is not included in the Dalhousie University 2017 - 2018 Popular Music until 1960 course. Hank Snow’s, “country standard I’m Movin’ On, a twelve-bar blues, came out before 1960. ” In this paper I will argue that Hank Snow and his song I’m Movin’ On must be a required listening in this course as he has had historical significance, has influenced musical artists (several that are covered in this course) and most importantly he is a Nova Scotia native with a successful musical country career on an international scale. I will provide relevant background information on Hank Snow as well as proof of his importance in the areas of historical significance, musical influence

Braxton Bragg was born on March 22, 1817 in North Carolina (History.com). Bragg did not talk about his parents but what we do know is that his dad was a contractor and his mom was arrested for killing a freed slave. Though his parents were not the best, his brother was a politician who helped him get into the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1833 (History.com). He flourished at the academy and graduated one year later, he finished fifth out of fifty soldiers.

There is a small white church located on a U.S. highway near the intersection of two Interstate highways in northern New Jersey. There, a Scottish flag flies over an easily missed gravestone in a small churchyard. This stone was erected by an American Founding Father over the burial plot of an officer in the British Army during the Revolution.

“Go sweep the shop!” Nelson growled. This is heard a lot from South Hamilton’s shop teacher. He has been at this school for 24 years and has not stopped yelling at his students. So, what has this old, grouchy man done in his life? Once Gary Nelson graduated high school he had a low draft number and knew he would be drafted into the army, so he volunteered as a Navy Corpsman.

“Let me start with issuing you a challenge: Be better than you are. Set a goal that seems unattainable, and when you reach that goal, set another one even higher.” –Herb Brooks The new rink represents the progression and unity of the sport, school, community, and state. Herb Brooks is a Minnesota icon, from wining a High school state championship all the way to coaching the Minnesota North Stars the U.S. Olympic team and everything in between. Playing high school hockey at St. Paul Johnson high and in 1955 led them to a state championship, after high school Herb went to play for the Minnesota Gophers for four years before trying our for the U.S. Olympic hockey team. From 1962-70 Brooks was on the U.S. National and Olympic team but after playing

Dave smith is know as the fighting priest, not only for his drive to help the less fortunate and troubled youth, but as a well-known boxer. He is an Anglican Parish Priest, based in Australia. Dave’s goal was to help high-risk teenagers especially those who have anger management issues or substance abuse, as he was formally a troubled youth himself. He uses his 6th degree black belt and professional boxer background to discipline and guide the teenagers. Father Dave was born in Newtown, Sydney in 1962 to Bruce and Joan Smith he was the oldest of three boys. His father, Bruce Smith, was a well-known Evangelical Anglican priest, public speaker and theological lecturer. Father Dave completed an Arts degree with honours in Philosophy in 1984 before heading to the Anglican seminary of Moore College in 1985. After he graduated he completed courses in theology in 1988 and was ordained a priest in the Anglican Church in 1989. Father Dave also published a book and has taken a very public stance on various human

“You never know whose is watching” This quote by one of the great baseball players in the MLB Todd Frazier who should be inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Who is Todd, Frazier? Well, Todd Frazier is a great all around athlete who grew up in Toms River, NJ. Todd exceeded at baseball in his hometown and is still exceeding in the MLB. He has won many awards such as the Golden Glove award in 2015 and the Heart and Hustle award last year. Todd is a great influence for all ages in our community no matter their age.

Walter Dean Myers uses the word “Monster” in his novel a lot, and he applies it to Steve Harmon but is he actually one?

The innocence projects frees people all the time. That is what happened to Roy Brown. Through the help of the innocence project Roy Brown was released from jail. Through the crime, evidence and the exoneration.

When the question of deciding if Steven Hayes possessed a personality disorder when committing the Cheshire crime, it seems unlikely. In an article by Marc Wortman that was published in The Daily Beast, Steven Hayes openly admitted to the reporter he was a crack addict and "used drugs to kill the pain...” (Wortman). Hayes went into full explanation claiming he had suffered abuse during childhood with no contact of his father and ended up dropping out of high school. However, if Hayes suffered from an abusive childhood which resulted him to turn to drugs, why didn't Hayes seek counseling?

I was shocked to hear that in 1863 38 Sioux men were killed, ordered by President Lincoln 2 days after he signs the emancipation of proclamation. The terrible injustice the Oglalalakota Nation has endured and continue to this day to endure is heart wrenching. Shepard Frey’s art work is amazing and gives food for thought to those who might know of this injustice. It’s bold and straight to the point with strong pictures bring attention to issues that plaque our country. The pictures that Aaron Huey took were also shocking, I don’t understand how we declare all these natural catastrophes run in with government support but yet ignore a whole community that suffer due to founding

George Calvert(Also known as Lord Baltimore) was the first to dream of a colony in the new world where protestants and catholics alike could live in peace together.George Calvert was born in Yorkshire, England little is known about the ancestry of the calverts at his knighting it was it was claimed that his family came from flanders. His father Leonard calvert was a gentleman who achieved prominence as a tenant of Lord Wharton and he was wealthy enough to marry his Alicia or Alice Crossland George Calvert was born in 1579 he was born in Catterick New Yorkshire, England. His mother died november 28th 1587 when he was 8 years old. George went up to Trinity College in Oxford matriculating in 1593/94. He studied foreign languages and received a

During the beginning of Bruce Olson’s life he grew up in a Lutheran church. Bruce began questioning who God was in his life, he understood God as frightening, who cast out judgment upon His creation. To help him better understand he began studying the Bible with Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. Later he learns that Jesus saves His children from their own sin after this He accepts Christ to be his Lord and Savior that he cannot keep to himself. Afterward, his friend Kent shares with Bruce that he accepted Christ as his Savior. As a result, Kent invites him to his Interdenominational church where Bruce stays until he learns that God has called him into the mission field.

Religion tends to play an important role in any person who believes in what they practice. Many of those who truly believe in a religion tend to be extremely devoted to it and have religious aspirations. One of the storytellers referred to as the Prioress narrates a tale about a boy whose mother taught him to reverence the mother of God. This story takes place in a Christian town which was also a ghetto in Asia. This little boy was killed by a murderer who was hired by some Jews because throughout the streets, he sang a hymn saluting Mary that did not abide by the Jews laws. According to this story, the mother of God put a grain in the little boy’s mouth to allow him to sing Alma Redemptoris so that the Christians and his mother would find his dead body and allow his soul to rest with God. As the little boy is miraculously singing an abbot states, “Dear child, I conjure thee By virtue of the Holy Trinity To say how singing is permitted thee Although thy throat is cut, or seems to be”. This holy man is astonished as to how he is still singing to ultimately be found and be at peace. The narrator attempts to get the reader to see that religion and prayer helps those who are defenseless, in this case the mother trying to find her son and the little boy wanting to be found to let his soul rest peacefully in heaven. Prayer