Wes Pomeroy was the head of security at Woodstock. He originally said no to helping out with the event, but after Stanley Goldstein, director of operations, told him the reason for the event and the goal they were trying to reach, Pomeroy agreed to help out because he believed in what they were trying to accomplish (Makower, 1989, p. 60). Pomeroy was a highway patrolman, World War II veteran, and a chief deputy in California for years. He agreed to help with Woodstock without using violence of any kind because they wanted this to be a peaceful event (Makower, 1989, p.61) Throughout the event, Pomeroy tells about all the drug use, how dirty everything was, sexual freedoms and how happy everyone was.
Donald Crump is the owner of Crumpy's Hot Wings, which is located in Memphis, Tennessee. On November 3rd, Crump was accused of choking Rinesha Moore, an ordinary customer, for complaining about her cold fries. According to the article, Moore was late picking up her food. When she arrived at the restaurant, she asked for fresh fries and Crump carelessly rejected her request. The two got into an argument which led to Moore throwing her food on the floor.
For many political scientists, the answer to Jon Tester’s victory is simple. After all, incumbents win nearly 80% of the time in the Senate. It can be expected that Tester would fall on the majority side of that break. Still, Montana is a conservative state, and Jon Tester is a Democrat who “votes with Obama 97% of the time”. He, like Obama, loves to spend money gained by raising taxes on hard-working Americans.
Jeff coffin is an internationally recognized saxophonist, bandleader, composer and educator. He is a three time Grammy Award winner with Bela Fleck and the Fleckstones. He was born in August 5,1965. Futureman is an inventor, scientist, musician and a composer. He is a two time Grammy Award winning performer with Bela Fleck and the Fleckstones.
Life of Lee Trevino Lee Trevino is one of the best golfers in the world, especially since he taught himself how to play. Lee once said that "There is no such thing as a natural touch. Touch is something you create by hitting millions of golf balls”. (Brent Kelley About.com)
“Just imagine trying to cover 20 sea lions’ bodies with medicine!” (Woo). David Kenney was the very first veterinarian hired at Seaworld. He was originally called by Seaworld to conduct necropsies on whales and dolphins, they liked the work he had done so they decided to hire him on the job. David W. Kenney was the first veterinarian also to work at Seaworld.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania man and his wife were each sentenced to up to four decades in state prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty in the murder of their disabled nine-year-old son, who was found starved to death in a dark, feces-smeared room last year. Judge John Cherry of Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas said Jarrod Tutko Sr., 39, and Kimberly Tutko, 40, were equally culpable in the death of Jarrod Tutko Jr. and the near-death of his sister Arianna, now 12. He sentenced the father to 21 to 42 years in prison, and gave his wife a sentence of 20 to 40 years.
Oliver Hill became a strong supporter of equality. Equality is the state of being the same in number, race, class, or quality. Oliver Hill grew up in Richmond, Virginia on May 1, 1907. Graduating from Dunbar High School, Hill wasn't sure what he wanted to do for a living. He married a woman named Beresenia Walker.
Eric LeGrand is a former American football defensive tackle who played college football at Rutgers. He was born on September 4, 1990, Avenel, Woodbridge, NJ. He has twenty-five years of age and is paralyzed from the neck down due to an injury that occurred in football. This injury occurred in October of 2010 while attempting a tackle on the football field when he was twenty years old. I believe that his family, peers and coach would describe him as a strong and courageous person with determination that he will get back to his past self and continue to strive for his goals.
Smiley Face Killer When you think of a smiley face you normally don’t associate them with serial killers, but with Keith Hunter Jesperson, you do. Keith Hunter Jesperson was born on April 6, 1955, in British Columbia, Canada. Jesperson was the middle child of 5 with an older sister and brother and a younger sister and brother. Ever since he was a small child Jesperson experienced conflicts, bullying and abuse in his home life and at school. His father would often hit him with a leather belt other than discipline and treated him less than his other siblings.
He was born and raised in Washington D.C. At the age of 16, Doug's father died. Doug
. Maryland Toleration Act: Created in 1649 to ease tensions between Protestants and Catholics; ultimately failed and did not end bickering between the two religions . triangular trade: the trade between eastern colonies, Africa, and Europe; included an exchange of slaves to the colonies, manufactured items such as guns and alcohol from EUrope to colonies and West Africa, and crops to Europe . Mercantilism: foundation of the mercantilist theory is that a nation must export more than it imports; high value for gold, silver, and other precious metals . Navigation Acts: essentially a series of tariffs imposed upon the colonies beginning in 1651 to create an English monopoly over trade; colonists could only trade with England and had to use English
After also working with Bill Thomas and the Kern Community College District, he became a member of the California State Assembly in 2002. In 2005 and 2006, he served as minority leader of that group. In 2006, he was also elected a member of the House of Representatives. He served as Chief Deputy Whip for two years and House Majority Whip for three years. He finally became House Majority Leader in 2014 in which he is currently serving his fourth
Walter Plunkett, Costume Designer Walter Plunkett was born in Oakland, California on June 5, 1902, to James and Frances Plunkett. Although he studied law at the University of California, he was drawn to theatre while attending college and moved to New York City in 1923 (imdb.com). His early life could not have indicated he would eventually be an academy award winning costume designer, nor could it have predicted that some of his designs would be iconic in the world of costume and fashion design. Walter Plunkett was a brilliant designer who was recognized in his career with ten academy award nominations (one win),(awardsdatabase.oscars.org), a hall of fame Costumer Designers Guild Award, and a career that spanned decades and included over
Carrington, Esq. and his wife Emma (--). He was b. ca. 1495 (age 25 in 1520); d. 27 Feb. 1548. 16.
