Lincoln, Abraham (1809-65), 16th president of the United States (1861-65), who steered the Union to victory in the American Civil War and abolished slavery. Early Life Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, the son of Nancy Hanks and Thomas Lincoln, pioneer farmers. At the age of two he was taken by…
Abigail Adams was a unique women because she had an education and an interest in politics. She learned how to read and write and enjoyed poems most. She was also very resourceful by helping her husband on difficult problems.Abigail was born on November 11 on the Julian calendar, or November 22 on the modern Gregorian…
Countess of Longford, Elizabeth Pakenham, was born in London England in 1906. She attended Lady Margaret Hall and Oxford University where she studied classical history and philosophy. She later married Oxford professor and politician, the seventh Earl of Longford in 1931, with whom she had eight children. She worked as a tutor from 1930-36 in…
Duke Ellington is considered to be one of the greatest figures in the history of American music. Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was born in Washington D.C. on April 29, 1899. His parents were James Edward and Daisy Kennedy Ellington. They raised Duke as an only child, until his sister, Ruth, was born when Duke was…
The Colt six shooter will always be a legend to many fighting men. Whether youknow it as an accurate, cowboy, Texas Ranger, gun-slinging, out West, corral gun, or as alittle protection, the Peacemaker by Samuel Colt and Samuel Colt will never be forgotten. Samuel Colt is known as the inventor of the first revolving firearm.…
Savage Garden is an Australian duo formed in 1994 by Daniel Jones and Darren Hayes. Daniel Jones, born on July 22, 1973 in Essex England moved to Brisbane, Australia as a young child, he plays keyboard, guitar, programming and sings back up. Darren came from a long line of musicians, so his love for music…
The number one goal of Feng Shui is to help people live and work in comfortable and supportive environments. In doing so, Feng Shui can assist in improving health, relationships and finances. Feng Shui is a Chinese philosophy about the relationship between humans and their environment. It’s the way your environment and you connect. Based…
In A Clockwork Orange, the main character is that of a mildly young child of 15 who, along with his fellow friends, or ‘Droogs’, partake in evenings of Ultra-Violence. Ultra Violence consists of random beatings, theft, destruction, and rape. The main character, Alex, is the self-proclaimed leader of the pack, and makes judgment on their…
“A Doll’s House” is classified under the “second phase” of Henrik Ibsen’s career. It was during this period which he made the transition from mythical and historical dramas to plays dealing with social problems. It was the first in a series investigating the tensions of family life. Written during the Victorian era, the controversial play…
On October 15, 1968, Led Zeppelin, made up of Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham, made it’s official debut at Surrey University. The group began touring the US, backing up such headliners as Vanilla Fudge, and The MC5 shortly thereafter. Instantaneous recognition followed. The groups popularity was soaring. On January 31, ’69, Led Zeppelin opened for…
The movie Twelve Angry Men begins with an eighteen year old boy from the ghetto who is on trial for the murder of his abusive father. A jury of twelve men is locked in the deliberation room to decide the fate of the young boy. All evidence is against the boy and a guilty verdict…
Tupac (Two-pahk) Amur Shakur, commonly known as 2pac, led a violent life. He died on September 13, 1996. He was a gangsta rapper/Aspiring actor. Tupac was a big figure in the rap community, always doing what he wanted and not caring what others thought of him. His life symbolized what a lot of people have gone…
In order to offer the operator a significant amount of control over the vehicle, certain systems must be installed. The drive train connects the engine to the wheels while also providing various speeds for the driver. The brake system gives the operator a way to slow or stop the vehicle and the steering system lets…
Technical drawings provide clear and accurate information how an object is to be manufactured. It shows and describes clearly and accurately the information required to build or manufacture a product. Technical drawing is a form of design communication based on line symbols recognized and understood worldwide. Hence, technical drawing is often referred to as a…
The engine is the vehicle’s main source of power. The engine uses fuel and burns it to produce mechanical power. Chemical Energy converted into Mechanical Energy The heat produced by the combustion is used to create pressure which is then used to drive a mechanical device. Internal vs External Prior to the 20th century, the…
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a comprehensive national system for safe management of hazardous chemicals, which is legislated by both the federal and provincial jurisdictions. WHMIS is a three (3) part effort of labour, industry, and government which took several years to develop. It is unique in that it represents a consensus…
History: This sport was devised in 1967 in New Jersey by students at Columbia High School in Maplewood. It is a unique sport in that it relies on high competition and the “spirit of the game” (honesty and a sense of fair play) since it has no official referees, only observers. Objective: This competitive, non-contact…
Soccer is known as football in many countries of the world. It is known as the most popular team game in the world. The first game resembling current soccer was played at Trinity College in Cambridge, England in 1848. Today, rules are determined by the International Football Association Board (IFAB); this organization was formed in…
History Oldest sport in North America Native North Americans introduced it to pioneers Played to train warriors and to have fun Lacrosse was declared Canada’s National Sport in 1867 Objective: To score on the opponent’s goal and protect your goal. Each goal is worth 1 point. The team with the most points wins the game.…
Designers use many organizing principles to create and compose their design work. Using these principles as guidelines, designers are able to create designs that look right, convey the intended message, stylish and aesthetically pleasing. The most common principles used by designers include: 1. Proportion: Proportion describes how one part of a design relates or fits…
