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Deborah Layton Blakely had been speaking publicly about Jim Jones. A congressman, Leo J. Ryan from California, went to Guyana to investigate himself. Ryan made it to Jonestown mid-August. On November 18, 1978, Leo explored Jonestown, accompanied by a television crew. Ryan also told the people of Jonestown that if they wanted to leave the community, they were welcome to come with him. Later that day, when Leo Ryan, his crew, and a couple of, soon-to-be, ex-members of Peoples Temple were preparing to

again” (Layton). Over the course of a year after moving to Guyana, things only continued to worsen. A U.S. Congressman named Leo Joseph Ryan had heard several accounts that Guyana was not the utopia that Jones and some members claimed it was. He and a few of his entourage decided to visit the settlement and see what the circumstances were. The next day, as Ryan and his crew were preparing to fly out on the air strip, a member of Peoples Temple shot and killed them all. This lead to the final events

his congregation to California and eventually Guyana where he created the closed community of Jonestown. However, in 1978, members of Jonestown murdered Congressman Leo Ryan, and all residents of Jonestown committed suicide. The apocalyptic beliefs of the Peoples Temple shaped its identity and led to the murder of Congressman Ryan, this belief also marked its demise. By using apocalyptic literature, the book of Revelation, as reference, the actions

From “Sons of Anarchy” to “Nip Tuck”, FX has created popular TV dramas over the years. However, none of them has had such significant popularity as Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story”, known for its blood and gore, and “Glee” known for its sharp social commentary. The creation of these TV series led to the drastic rise to stardom of Ryan Murphy’s career. Though “Glee’s” stint on TV has ended, it was a highly acclaimed series with high ratings. Today, “American Horror Story”, his project following

world at her feet, while he didn’t have two dimes to rub together.” In the 2004 movie the Notebook directed by Nick Cassavetes we see an unlikely romance between a rich city girl, Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams), and a poor country boy Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling). Based on the bestselling book by Nicholas Sparks, the Notebook shows us how relationships change throughout different stages of our lives but love will never diminish. The film begins with a scene at a nursing home, where see an old man

“Never Forget” is the slogan for such atrocities as The Holocaust, The September 11th attacks and all Genocide worldwide in a way to remember and prevent future events. Little did we know that in Jonestown, Guyana, a holocaust-like killing would take place Saturday November 18th 1976. That date will be a day many will “Never Forget.” Jim Jones was a religious fanatic who started The Peoples Church. He preached socialistic views and lies to gain followers. With increasing paranoia he moved to Guyana

The Absolute Sweet Life of Nolan Ryan Skurat. By:Ryan Skurat As a young boy Nolan had always had a passion for sports. He had played just about all the sports you could think besides lacrosse and hockey. Those are some pretty sweet sports though. Nolan was very interested in football at a young age. He had played for mid rivers and played for o 'fallon, these little league teams were pretty good winning the renegade rumble on both teams.After the years had passed he decided after getting a knee

Behavior that displays a severe lack of empathy and consciousness on the doer’s part towards the victims of his actions constitutes evil, as selfish desires stand preeminently over the well being and sufferings of others. Deeds such as undue, physical abuse and rape are intrinsically wicked in that they objectify and exploit individuals, devaluing and dehumanizing, with no regard to the inconceivable cruelty and pain which they inflict. Evil behaviors should be dealt with with considerable attempts

Ever since its creation America has always been seen as the icon for peace and prosperity; however, just like every other nation in the world, America has encountered some exceedingly dark and sinister incidents of the past years. Like David Berkowitz’s killing spree in New York City during the summer of 1976, the Virginia Tech shooting that took place on the college campus in 2007, and even the horrific Oklahoma City Bombing that Timothy McVeigh orchestrated in 1995. But there is one event in particular

Social inequality was a big issue in the 1950s, discrimination was becoming more and more a part of an everyday battles that Peoples Temple were prepared to battle (History Channel) inequality was one of the main goals of Peoples Temple but when the group evolved into what it became into, people stayed because they still wanted to be a part of something that was bigger then them in pursuit of a greater cause. “He had marched with Martin Luther King and once believed that the Peoples Temple would