Sir Henry Parkes played the key role in uniting the six colonies of Australia. Though he died five years before the federation was formed‚ he is considered the ’Father of Federation’. The Times aptly named him ’the most commanding figure in Australian politics’ at the time. Henry was born in England. As a son of a small-scale tenant farmer‚ he could not study in school for long. Even though he had to odd jobs to make ends meet‚ Henry never gave up on life. He self-educated himself‚ and also associated
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As governor‚ Miller campaigned to establish a state lottery. He succeeded in getting laws passed that restricted lottery proceeds to fund pre-kindergarten programs‚ capital and technology enhancements for Georgia schools‚ and most innovative of all‚ the HOPE Scholarship program. HOPE scholarships provide full tuition at any state college or university to any Georgia resident who graduates from high school with at least a B average. In 1992 voters passed the lottery‚ and the programs that the lottery
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Pele was considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time. He also overcame many hardships in his lifetime. He fought for a better life for the people in Brazil. Not only did Pele have many accomplishments on the soccer field he was also a role model for his country. Growing up Pele had a very difficult life. His father‚ Joao Ramos was a struggling soccer player and along with his mother‚ Dona Celeste had a hard time financially. From this‚ Pele grew up in poverty. He demonstrated his love
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Muhammad Ali is a role model for me because he led the nation of Islam with Malcolm X for African American equality .He also was a role model because of his immense strength and footwork. Muhammad was also a great choice because of his giant struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He has been diagnosed at age 42. Ali hasn’t had a large impact on my life but he is definitely someone I look up to. Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17‚ 1942. He was born in Louisville‚ Kentucky
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that celebrities can be viewed as good or bad role models. There are many celebrities that can do good things for the world and model behavior that is honorable; through this we as a society can mirror that behavior in our everyday lives. One celebrity who is an extremely talented model and talk show host‚ Tyra Banks‚ can be a model for women and minorities alike. She is host of the UPN/The CW reality television show and America’s Next Top Model‚ as well as the co-creator of True Beauty. She
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World War II‚ American theater was transformed by the work of playwright Arthur Miller. Profoundly influenced by the Depression and the war that immediately followed it‚ Miller tapped into a sense of dissatisfaction and unrest within the greater American psyche. His probing dramas proved to be both the conscience and redemption of the times‚ allowing people an honest view of the direction the country had taken. Arthur Miller was born in Manhattan in 1915 to Jewish immigrant parents. By 1928‚ the family
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Malcolm James McCormick (born January 19‚ 1992)‚[1] better known by his stage name Mac Miller‚ is an American rapper from Pittsburgh‚ Pennsylvania. He is also a noted record producer under the pseudonym Larry Fisherman. He is signed to Pittsburgh based Rostrum Records‚ and released his debut album Blue Slide Park‚ on November 8‚ 2011‚ which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 despite being released completely independently. His second studio album Watching Movies with the Sound Off was released
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Caroline Reilly Mr Bosley English 8 May 8‚ 2012 Glenn Miller Glenn Miller was born on a farm in Iowa on March 1‚ 1901. He is remembered today not only for the beloved music he produced and for his influence on the evolution and success of swing music‚ but also for his patriotic devotion in time of war. He is remembered for songs such as "In the Mood‚" "A String of Pearls‚" "Little Brown Jug" and "Moonlight Serenade.” He is also famous for his Army Air Force Band that
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Team Sports Captains: Effective Leadership Roles Captains of sports teams are given the stereotype that they are the most athletic player on the team‚ scoring the most goals and handling the ball best. In truth‚ captains have a lot of work they have to do that doesn’t even involve playing the sport. Captains are the most looked at player of the game; other players‚ younger kids and coaches look to them to set examples. They have to set examples in every aspect of the game; athleticism might be part
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different purposes such as attacking‚ defending‚ and healing. This particular women is the best medical ninja in this world and one of the most powerful fighters. A combination of her strength and intellect is what makes her an extraordinary hero and role model. Being one of the most influential women in this fictional world she has done a numerous amount of things with her strength alone including physical‚ emotional‚ and mental strength. Her strength is godlike and very useful when in battle she can
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