A singer I admire As we grow older‚ we find someone to looks up to. Some of us admire celebrities‚ family‚ and friends. I admire Andy Lau. A star of over 100 films and one of Asia’s most popular singers‚ Andy Lau was born on September 27‚ 1961 in Hong Kong. He grew up in a very poor area where there was not even running water. The young Andy had to make up to eight trips a day to collect water for his family. Despite financial problems‚ Andy’s parents encouraged him to do well in school‚ and upon
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heels of the landmark supreme court’s decision to make gay marriage legal; Houston held their annual gay pride parade hosted by Pride Houston Inc. Held in downtown Houston for the first time since its inception‚ was originally held in Montrose. With streets in downtown shut down for the event‚ parade goers were able to mingle and relish in the victory. "This year is a special celebration for the LGBT community in Houston. Not only is gay marriage legal nation wide‚ but we get the added bonus of a
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Sam Houston …came from Scots-Irish descended‚ family of 9 siblings‚ born on March 2‚ 1793. His family were mbrs of the slaveholding gentry of western Virginia. He came from Rock Bridge County in Virginia where his family owned a Timber Ridge Plantation. …his dad‚ John Houston‚ served in the revolution as captain in the Daniel Morgan Rifle Brigade. He enjoyed military life and remained in the Virginia Militia after the war serving as a brigade inspector and attaining the rank of major in 1803.
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Michael S. Veruasa BSCS 3 Logic Practice makes perfect. The Manila Chamber Singers rehearsed prior to the formal presentation to make certain they’ll satisfy the crowd and satisfaction is an understatement—it was an amazing performance that will leave an indelible mark on my inner artistic self. When the first song was showcased—our national anthem‚ I knew right there and then that I got more than what I paid for. I couldn’t remember the last time that the LupangHinirang gave me goosebumps
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-Sam “The Raven” Houston- Did you know that Sam Houston freed America from Mexico’s commands? Did you know that Sam houston helped Texas be a state in the United States? Did you know that Sam Houston became a president in Texas?Sam Houston‚ also known as “The Raven” which his indian tribe gave him that name‚ was a very successful man in Texas history. He fought at the Alamo and won Texas its independence.He made Texas free from Mexico and Santa Anna. Sam Houston was a boy who loved
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Sam Houston and the American Southwest By phillipsr / Oct 2014 Sam Houston was born at Timber Ridge‚ Rockbridge County‚ in the Shenandoah Valley. Sam was born on March 2‚ 1793‚ to the parentage of Major Sam Houston and Elizabeth Paxton Houston. Sam had eight siblings and he was the fifth child to be born to his parents. Due to financial issues‚ Major Houston sold what was left of Timber Ridge‚ took care of his unsettled debts‚ and purchased land in Tennessee to make a fresh start. However‚ when Sam
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West and Midwest. Teams with a suffering fan base or suffering stadium decided to pack up and move rather than rebuild. The shift west was mainly brought on by economic reasons‚ but another large reason was the failing of their current stadiums. For example‚ Ebbets Field in their last season had developed major plumbing and sewage issues resulting in horrific smells while at the game. Also‚ fans were starting to want to drive to the game‚ but with the location of the stadium there was under 1‚000 parking
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Vietnamese had invaded the South . My grandfather‚ John Whitney‚ fought in this war as part of the Fourth Infantry Division deployed to the Central Highlands of Vietnam . I interviewed my grandfather on his life and experiences during the time of this war‚ and
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My experience being a volunteer at the Houston recovery center rally was great. I learned how a lot of people started abusing drugs at a very young age. I also learned that important people like judges‚ and the other speakers at the event have been sober on average for about ten years. The participants in the rally were very passionate about the issue and I look forward to continue working with the Houston Recovery Center. The social issue is still substance abuse. First‚ I will reiterate my social
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John Adams Biography of John Adams Childhood "He means well for his country‚ is always an honest man‚ often a wise man‚ but sometimes‚ and in some things‚ absolutely out of his senses." Benjamin Franklin‚ 1783 John Adams was born on October 30‚ 1735‚ (new style) in Braintree‚ (now known as Quincy) Massachusetts on the family farm. John was named after his father‚ a deacon of the church. His father was also‚ at times‚ the town’s tax collector‚ selectman‚ constable and lieutenant of the militia
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