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All About The Nobel Peace Prize

Posted by the Speaker - 26/05/10 at 10:05:19 am

The Nobel Peace Prize was a dream of Alfred Nobel and when he died he left much of his fortune to ensure that this prize was created. In 1901 his vision became a reality and the first prize was awarded. The Nobel Prize has been awarded to many distinguished people since then and it is still one of the highest honors of its kind.

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded for physics, physiology, literature, medicine, and chemistry. Every year the Norwegian Nobel Committee accepts nominations for the Nobel Prize. There are usually several nominees from many different backgrounds all over the world. In 2009 there were over 200 nominations and just being nominated is a very distinguished achievement.

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded on December 10th of each year and this is the anniversary of the death of Alfred Noble. The award is presented by the chairman of the committee in the presence of the King of Norway. There is a Nobel Prize Concert after every ceremony and this concert is broadcast in over 450 million homes. This brings out the biggest stars for a great event each year.

Winning the Nobel Peace Prize is often viewed as the most coveted award to be received in a lifetime. There is a lot of honor and respect associated with this prize and this can affect the entire life of the winner. Al Gore and President Obama are among a couple of the many that have won the prize for their commitment to humanity.

The Life Of Ronald Reagan

Posted by the Speaker - 18/04/10 at 01:04:32 pm

Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. He was born in an apartment on the second floor of the building and he has one brother, Neil Reagan. Ronald Reagan learned in his youth about discrimination and when a local hotel would not allow a group of African Americans to stay, he brought them home to stay with his family and his mother cooked them breakfast in the morning. His mother had a very positive nature and she instilled this within Reagan. This helped him to place these views in his political life.

Reagan started his career as a sportscaster and as more people begin to hear his voice, he moved up rather quickly and was eventually broadcasting for the Cubs. His voice was perfect for radio and while traveling with the Cubs, he auditioned for an acting part and this would be the beginning of his acting career.

In the 1930’s he moved to Los Angeles and made around 50 films. Even though he was a B list actor, he was well known by many people that watched television and movies. He was also a spokesman for GE and this is where he discovered politics.

Reagan enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1937, but due to his eyesight problems, he was never sent to serve overseas. He completed many projects on US soil however, and he had completed many training courses.

Reagan married actress Jane Wyman in 1938 and they had three children, one of which died at one day old and another they adopted. They divorced in 1949 and this made him the only President that has been divorced ever. He then met Nancy Davis in 1949 and they were married in 1952, they had a son and daughter together. Reagan began his political career in California as Governor from 1967 to 1975. He served two terms before stepping down in 1975. In 1976 Reagan was nominated as a Presidential candidate for the Republican Party. He won Presidency against Jimmy Carter in 1980 and he went on to serve two terms.

There was an assassination attempt on his life in 1981 by John Hinckley Jr. His press secretary James Brady and two others were shot during the attempt. The bullet lodged in President Reagan’s lung and had to be surgically removed. The bullet was very close to his heart and it was said that he was very lucky to be alive.

In 1994, Ronald Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and his family rallied behind him, especially his wife Nancy. The President later died on June 5, 2004, ending his lifelong legacy.

The Life Of Abraham Lincoln In A Few Words

Posted by the Speaker - 14/03/10 at 11:03:30 am

From March 1861 until April 1865 Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th President of the United States. He accomplished a great deal during his term as he led the country through the Civil War while preserving the Union and ending slavery. But it all began in 1809.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks in a one-room log cabin in southeast Hardin County, Kentucky. With this, he actually became the first President to be born in the west.

Despite just 18 months of schooling, Lincoln was largely self-educated as he was an avid reader. While he was highly skilled with an axe, it was his talent and skills with wrestling that gave him the self-confidence to pursue his goals in life.

At just under 6’ 4”, the tall President was a strong and powerful figure for the country to stand behind. Many consider him to be one of greatest U.S. Presidents of all time with everything he accomplished over the years. Sadly, it was cut short when he became the first American president to be assassinated.

It was on April 14, 1865 that Lincoln attended the play Our American Cousin. With Lincoln sitting in his state box in the balcony, John Wilkes Booth crept up behind the President and shot him at point-blank range with a round-ball .44 caliber Deringer in the head. After 12 days of chasing Booth, he was finally cornered and shot to death in a Virginia barn house.

Despite just four years in office, Abraham Lincoln lived a long and fulfilling life. Between what he did for slavery, the Civil War and the Gettysburg Address, he is one of the most recognized figures in American history.

What Are The True Benefits Of Activism?

Posted by the Speaker - 11/02/10 at 05:02:48 pm

Activism is a term that is often thrown around, but do you really understand the meaning of it? An activist consists of someone who works to improve the lives of those who make up the world. In essence, activism is everything that pieces together the wonderful world we live in and the people that make it happen.

There are many benefits of activism that make the world a better place. The first is people realizing the skills they possess and doing something with them. For instance, a doctor recognizes his skills and helps to fight epidemics spreading or sick people struggling. Another example is engineers building water purification systems for those in poverty.

Activism is about understanding your voice and opinion matters. What you say and do will affect the world and those within it. Believe it or not, you can make things happen with the things you care about most. If you put your mind to it, good things will occur.

This term is often mentioned with politics or protest, but there are many benefits of activism with politics. The great thing about the United States is that you have the freedom to voice your opinion. When a collected group of activists put their minds together, tremendous things can be done to the economy. Struggling families can be given assistance and animals fighting for their lives can be saved.

The whole premise behind activism is making the world a better place. If people are willing to make an effort and act on the things they care most about, there are countless benefits of activism that can come from it.

Where Can a Teen Parent Get Help?

Posted by the Speaker - 28/11/09 at 08:11:51 pm

It’s not always easy being a teen parent, and we can all use a little help sometimes. Even older parents have a rough time on occasion, balancing work, child care and family concerns, while trying to maintain a social life. Obviously, teen mothers and fathers have less experience out in the world, which can make their job as a parent seem overwhelming, combined with the other responsibilities they must face in their day-to-day lives.

Expectant teen mothers, for example, many times don’t understand at first the amount of work and responsibility involved in raising a child. Some teen girls romanticize the idea of parenthood, expecting that their life will continue, pretty much is normal, except that now they will have this great baby that loves and adores them. The reality can be shocking for many new teen mothers, and some may find themselves facing an overwhelming amount of responsibility and hard work.

Teenage fathers can also underestimate the stress and hard work involved in being a parent, and often they lack the maturity to stick around. Of course, it’s not easy for them either — most teenage fathers have no idea what to expect as a father, and more importantly, they have no idea what is expected of them.

In these cases the teen mother is very often left to fend for herself. If the young mother is lucky, she will have a large, supportive family to help pick up the slack. But many teen mothers do not have this critical support network, and can begin to feel that they are all alone. But the fact is there is help out there for teen parents who are struggling.

There are programs, for example, to help ensure your baby’s good health, and even assist in providing food for the baby. Even before the baby is born, their are organizations providing nutritional programs for teen mothers, to ensure their child will be born healthy and happy. Other programs can provide additional prenatal care.

The WIC, for example, provides financial assistance with buying formula for your new baby, as well as breast-feeding support. The organization even has free counseling and educational services for the new mother. There are videos, books and pamphlets on a wide range of teen parent concerns, and most of these resources or either free, or can be rented or borrowed.

Another great resource for teen parents in need is your local church. In many areas, local churches have food banks that will gladly donate to young parents in need. Normally you do not need to be a member of the church to receive this help. Likewise, the Salvation Army has programs distributing free food at many times of the year. They also have the famous Toys for Tots program, which can be especially helpful to young families at Christmas.

Parents Anonymous is another young parent support group. This organization allows you to speak to other teenage parents, sharing experiences and tips for raising children and maintaining your own life as well. All of these organizations and support groups are there to help the teen parent adapt to their new role, and be the best parent and provider they can for their new child.

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