Wilma Rudolph is most well-known for her extreme success in track and field. What is most ground-breaking about Wilma and her success is the fact that she was a woman succeeding in what was considered at that time a “man’s sport.” She broke many records‚ but most importantly was the first American woman to win three gold medals during the same summer Olympics. Wilma had faced many troubles throughout her life‚ from illness and disabilities to insecurities and friendship issues. However‚ the most
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Wilma Rudolph Wilma Glodean Rudolph was born on June 23‚ 1940 to Ed and Blanche Rudolph. She was born in St. Bethlehem‚ Tennessee and raised in Clarksville‚ Tennessee. Wilma was born prematurely at 4.5 pounds‚ the 20th of 22 other brothers and sisters. She and her mother were not permitted to be cared for at the local hospital‚ because of racial segregation. The hospital was for whites only and there was only one black doctor in Clarksville. The Rudolph’s budget was tight‚ so Wilma’s mother spent
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Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani is one of Italy’s most important and famous haute couture designers who is very well known for his red carpet gowns and romantic creations. He was born on May 11‚ 1932 in Lombardi‚ Italy and since he was very young he was interested in fashion so when he turned 17 he decided to study in Paris at the Ècole des Beaux-Arts and at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. After his studies he was an apprentice at Jean Dessès where he practiced his sketches and
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Christopher Reeve‚ portrayal of Superman in the Superman film series‚ once stated‚ “A hero is someone who‚ in spite of weakness‚ doubt or not‚ always knowing the answers‚ goes ahead and overcomes anyway. A true hero is anyone‚ regardless of who they are‚ not burdened or influenced by obstacles standing in their way. Flooding the pages‚ of today’s textbooks‚ the accomplishments of both past and present heroes are etched for future generations to look upon until the end of time. Their courage and willingness
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business that was his dream. If I could have the ability to sit with Mr. Knott’s and ask him a few question‚ I believe I would ask him‚ what was the reasoning behind the concept of a “hybrid boysenberry? How did it come to the agreement of using Rudolph Boysen and him creating the Berry? And why did you want to set up a theme park? Walter Marvin Knott was a farmer who open Knott’s Berry Farm amusement park in California and made jelly. He grew up in Pomona‚ California. The Knott family sold berries
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teenage girl who was intending on buying a necklace with the words “friends forever.” Annie is single…unless you consider her having a “sex partner” a relationship. So I guess the only real thing in her life is her absolute best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph) who tells Annie she’s getting married and wants her to be her main of honor. Being her maid of honor‚ Lillian thought it would be a good idea for Annie and all of her bridesmaids to spend more time together before her big day. Annie immediately
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During the holiday season‚ the most traditional thing that we all tend to do is watch a couple of Christmas films. One that often comes in mind is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”. It’s based on the popular song with the title. It has stayed in the hearts of many‚ including my own. . Even though it’s a classic‚ I don’t consider it to be that good. To admit it‚ I come back to watch it because of pure nostalgia. It still has valuable Just like in the song‚ Rudolph’s had a shiny nose and the reindeer
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“There are many qualities that make a great leader. But having strong beliefs‚ being able to stick with them through popular and unpopular times‚ is the most important characteristic of a great leader.” Rudy Giuliani Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani was born on May 28th1944. He grew up in Brooklyn‚ and then moved to Garden City New York all his life with his two parents. He attended Manhatten College where he received a bachelor’s degree in political science and became a lawyer
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life‚ someone could bring you down or make you feel like your less than everybody else‚ even a loved one. However‚ you should not let that affect you because it’s your life to live and nobody can determine your destiny but you. For example‚ Wilma Rudolph was a famous African American track and field athlete who contracted polio at the age of four. This disease caused Wilma to lose the use of her left leg. Through the efforts of her devoted family and her own determination to strengthen herself‚ she
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ICT report pc specification a) Based on your hobby/project to briefly describe the ways in which the computer would be used (you are not to use more than 600 words for this). You should for example discuss the types of programs/packages that will be used. The computer will be used for study reasons and also to watch films‚ due to having a budget to maintain I felt it would have been expensive to put together a computer for multimedia and gaming purposes. Therefore I will be working closely
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