In the spring of 1934 an organization launched its first Easter “seals” campaign to raise money for its services. The reasons such a campaign came to be was from an event in 1907‚ when an Ohio-businessman‚ Edgar Allen‚ lost his son in a streetcar accident. Selling his business after not having the adequate medical services available to save his son‚ he began fund-raising to build a hospital in his hometown of Elyria‚ Ohio. Allen was beyond shocked through the new hospital to discover that children
Premium World War II Family World War I
travel to many places back in Malaysia. To me‚ travelling is the best way to understand human nature besides to discover many things that I am not exposed to before. In fact‚ seeing new places‚ new landscapes‚ meeting new people‚ and learning about different culture are all the great benefits that I get from travelling. For my first winter break in the US‚ the first place I went to is the famous city of Las Vegas. It is a great place for people who are fond of a city life. I did not go there for gambling
Premium Grand Canyon Nevada Los Angeles
Science Form 2 note CHAPTER 1: THE WORLD THROUGH OUR SENSES 1.1 Sensory Organs and Their Functions Sensory Organs and Their Stimuli 1. Humans being have five main sensory organ‚ which are skin‚ nose‚ tongue‚ ears and eyes. 2. Sense detects stimuli‚ that is changes in surroundings (around us). 3. Five senses: i. sight ii. hearing iii. touch iv. taste v . smell 4. Senses are part of the body called sensory organs. 5. Changes or object
Premium Sense Sensory system Taste
English: Holidays * I love the holidays. The nippy weather‚ smells of all that great food and the general merriment in the atmosphere as everyone celebrates in his or her own way. If you can look past the consumerism that’s saturated the season‚ then the holidays can really be a great time. Sydney In Sydney‚ the largest‚ oldest‚ and most beautiful of Australia’s cities‚ the monumental doesn’t figure prominently. There are no great pyramids‚ no historic ruins‚ no monuments or buildings that warrant
Premium Egyptian pyramids Culture Time
Ever wonder about the rather weird traditions of Easter? Easter is of course a Christian holiday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Many people will also love to point out Easter’s traditions are taken from Pagan culture. No one really talks about the whole bunny laying and hiding eggs though. No one really wants to talk about how it has nothing to do with Christianity anymore either. The Christian explanation for some of these things is a little odd. One thing for the eggs is they’re supposed
Premium Christianity Jesus God
Rani Lakshmibai (Manikarnika) was married to Raja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar‚ the Maharaja of Jhansi in 1842‚ and became the queen of Jhansi. After their marriage‚ She gave birth to a son Damodar Rao in 1851. However‚ the child died when he was about four months old. After the death of their son‚ the Raja and Rani of Jhansi adopted Anand Rao‚ the son of Gangadhar Rao’s cousin. However‚ it is said that the Raja of Jhansi never recovered from his son’s death‚ and he died in 1853. Since Anand Rao was adopted
Premium Indian Rebellion of 1857
is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in Malaysia. With its cool weather‚ lushly greens and well-preserved colonial buildings‚ Cameron highland is certainly the perfect get-away location where both locals and foreigners should spend their relaxing holiday there. In hindsight‚ from a small Hill station‚ Cameron Highland has developed into a very popular resort. Nowadays‚ the resorts on Cameron Highland are built not only for the residents of this country but also to woo overseas vacationers
Free Tea
Memories of Family Camping Trip The smell of campfire smoke lingers in my nostrils. The breeze moves through the trees‚ creating a melody for all to hear. The bubbling sound of a brook can be heard far in the distance. Peace and tranquility settle upon my soul‚ and I feel that everything is right. Nature wraps its arms around me and I feel safe and comforted. I soon hear the sounds of children’s laughter and the whooshing of bicycles going by. I finally open my eyes and pull myself out of
Premium Camping Campsite
What would you do if there was a violent car crash in front of you? What if someone was drowning or being attacked? Would you risk your safety or well-being for others? While at a block party last Fourth of July‚ a dangerous accident made me realize how brave I could be. I live on a cul-de-sac with a roommate‚ Chris. Chris and I were invited‚ by our neighbors‚ to a block party this past Fourth of July. They were going to have plenty of food‚ drinks‚ fireworks‚ and games for kids and adults alike
Premium Fireworks Pickup truck Neighbourhood
Our summer vacation cabin‚ where we spent every summer‚ had wooden front steps and two narrow glass doors that opend inwards. the living room was large and contained a small telivision that sat on a glass stand. Infront of the television was a couch and lounge chair that didnt match. They smelled of old perfume and dust. Pictures of seagulls and lighthouses hung furmly against the wall. the showcase was filled with deritive plates‚ and trinkets. As I explored the property‚ I found myself in a fairy
Premium Hiking Seashell Beach