...State Fair in 1908. The biplane she saw had double wings. It was made of wire, wood, and oiled canvas. It resembled to a large box kite. Soon, Amelia took her first airplane ride with a famous record-setting pilot, Frank Hawks. On her 24th birthday, July 24, 1922, her mother and sister helped her buy Kinner Canary, a bright yellow biplane. Amelia watched from the sidelines as famous aviators took the challenge of long-distance flights. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly alone across the Atlantic. Then, inspired by Charles Lindbergh Amelia became the first women to fly across the Atlantic. Then after other flights, Amelia decided to fly around the world. Amelia spent many months planning her adventure. This flight was 27,000 miles. She had to be very careful. Her plan was to begin by leaving Oakland and fly to Honolulu. From Honolulu, Amelia would fly to Howland Island. Howland Island was in the central Pacific, making it hard to find without professional equipment. From Howland Island, they would fly to Port Darwin. Port Darwin is in northern Australia. Then they would go to Africa by way of Saudi Arabia. Then her and her navigator would cross the south Atlantic to Brazil and fly...
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...Acting On Your Own Will In today's society, it is harder to be yourself than it is to be what people want you to be. Take young Jacob for example; he is eight years old, energetic, loves to read and has dreams of being a ninja or a firefighter...depending on the day. Right now, Jacob feels he is in charge of what his life will hold. He will need to keep that self-confidence when he grows up, because throughout Jacob’s life he will come across people who try to change him, to lead him away from his goals and into their expectations. This boy could grow up to become one of the most inspirational people in the world, or an average person who works the same boring job every day. Jacob will ultimately be the one in charge of his own legacy. There is a famous quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, “To be yourself in a world where people are constantly trying to change you is the greatest...
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...In the 1930s, women had more opportunities. Women were thought to have done housework and taking care of the family. That was false. Women had a few more jobs and it started during the war. After the war ended, women were sent back home. Through other women´s inspiration, women got up and fought for their roles in the workforce. Women had a lot of inspiration, even though they were stereotyped, they had more job opportunities. Women had a few more jobs than before. Some became pilots and aviators. During the 1930s, films and radios became well-known entertainment. The women started acting and being radio staff. As telephones began to get big in communication, women became telephone operators. Some stayed in the factories making clothes and...
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...In less than 24 hours I was supposed to go on a record flight. My navigator and I are supposed to fly from here in Miami to Oakland, California. My navigator and I are flying in my plane, across the equator. I wanted to fly the same flight as Amelia Earhart, since she was my inspiration. I heard a knock at my door which cut my thought process. My navigator, Leon Webber, was in my door frame. “It’s time to go, Miss Pelletier.” he said as he guided me out the door. We walked back out on to the track and hopped into Whirlwind. Leon Webber was the navigator for this daring trip of mine. He and I went to the same school. I never knew he was interested in aviation all through school until he offered to join me on my first trip. He’s been my navigator...
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...How the Great Depression Affected Women The Great Depression was one of the most devastating hits to the economy of the United States of America. When the stock market crashed, a huge portion of the USA was at risk of unemployment. Families lost their homes, workers lost their income, and it seemed as if the dream of living in the land of the free was not so rewarding after all. Very few companies were able to pull through the entire period of the Great Depression, as companies shut down workers lost jobs left and right. However most people do not realize that this economic blow affected women differently. During the Great Depression, the average woman’s life became very difficult, while some inspiring woman rose up to make their mark on the...
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...A B C thirty feet in long. D 10. When rainbows appear, they are always in the part of the sky opposite directly A B C D the Sun 11. A citadel, a fortress designed for the defense of a city, unusally standed on top A B C D of a hill. 12. Many people who live in New York city thinks that life in a large city offers A B C D special advantages 13. The scientific revolution of the early 1900’s affected education by change the A B C nature of technology. D 14. On May 20,1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman fly solo across the A B C D Atlantic Ocean 15. The Statue of Liberty was originally proposed in 1865 to commemoration the A B C alliance of France with the American colonies during the American Revolution D 16. In that age of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of A B C 17. accountants and clerks must have been in the past. D...
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...True Grit Kennedy shuffled her shoes as the doctor delivered the horrible diagnosis. A neurological disease called Battens disease that attacks nerve cells. It is a terminal illness, and she only had a short time left to fulfill her her life. Her dream of becoming a cheerleader is fulfilled when the cheer team invites her to cheer at a football game. Her compelling personality inspires others to persevere in their own lives. Unparalleled to the talent or ability of an individual, is their passion, their perseverance, their grit. These people are the outliers; they are so far beyond the ordinary person, that their success is questionable. So how do they do it? Research has found that the secret of success is the Grit in an individual; it is...
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...“Women, like men should try to do the impossible and when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others,” that was said by Amelia Earhart. Women had as much impact as the men in World War 2. There are so many women who sacrificed their live during this time, but the main women who caught my attention because of what they did were Mary Wilson, Virginia Hall, Ruby Bradley and Reba Z Whittle. Well known for what they did, these ladies have made history and made more women to be proud to be one. First off, Mary Wilson was one of the reasons why this was the greatest generation. When she was only 16, she started working in a laundry to support her family but was later fired because she was too young. So her mother...
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...The History of Aircraft design By: David Roberts Imagine yourself at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The year is 1903. You and your brother our about to make the first powered flight in history. The wind was right and you recorded a 59 second flight over a distance of 852 feet. You have just made history, in successfully flying the first powered aircraft. This is probably how the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright felt that day. They successfully flew an airplane with a 75 horse power engine. I will be talking on how aircraft design and power plants have evolved since 1903. From the Wright brothers era, the golden age, to the jet era, to what we use today. It going to be an accelerating time so let's get started with the Wright Brothers. The Wright Brothers were known as the first people to achieve the first powered heavier than air flight. This was a huge accomplishment, but believe it or not, they were not the first to fly. According to Aviation 1890-1939 The Pioneering Years, "the Montgolfier Brothers were even earlier pioneers when they took to the sky in a hot air balloon over Paris in 1783. In 1853, in Yorkshire, England, an employee of Sir George Cayley, flew across a valley in the first, heavier than air glider (http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/kenanderson/aviation/index.html)." These early pioneers helped pave the way for the Wright Brothers. The Wright Brothers started off as bike builders, and it wasn't till December of 1900, that the Wright Brothers...
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...Chapter 21: The Roaring Life of the 1920s Section 1: Changing Ways of Life I. Rural and Urban Differences A. Between 1922 and 1929, migration to the cities accelerated, with nearly 2 million people leaving farms and towns each year (small town values change) 1. City dwellers judged one another by their accomplishments more often than their background a. City dwellers tolerated drinking, gambling, and casual dating (shocking and sinful in small towns) 2. Cities could be impersonal and frightening b. Life was fast paced and neighbors were not as neighborly B. Prohibition: the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were legally prohibited 3. 18th Amendment: ratified Jan, 1919 and repealed by the 21st Amendment in Dec, 1933 C. Positive Opinions/Results of Prohibition: 4. Progressives wanted it banned to stop family violence, crime, and poverty c. Support for prohibition was found in the rural native-Protestant dominated West and South d. The church-affiliated Anti-Saloon League led the drive to pass Prohibition e. Woman’s Christian Temperance Union considered drinking a sin 5. WW I reformers advocated prohibition as a war measure f. People were concerned that many German Americans owned many of the brewers g. Drinking reduced the efficiency of soldiers and workers 6. Learned we must...
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...56 Future Accomplishments: Waiting for Someone to go First historical perspective, new strategy, people making a difference, powerful idea, social trends, technology trends June 8th, 2012 inShare24 On May 24th, Gary Connery, a 42 year old stuntman from Oxfordshire, England jumped from a helicopter hovering over one mile in the air over southern England, and glided to the earth using a specially designed wing suit. His runway was comprised of a cobbled-up crash-pad fabricated from 18,000 cardboard boxes to soften the impact. With this record-setting jump, Gary became the first skydiver to land without using a parachute. While others have survived through some fluke of nature, he was the first one to plan it from the start. We live in a world obsessed with accomplishments, and more specifically, obsessed with being FIRST. Few of us remember the 2nd person to set foot on the moon, or the 2nd person to invent the airplane, or the 2nd one to run a mile in under 4 minutes. So given this almost fanatical pursuit to become the “first” at something, what exactly are some of the big accomplishments still waiting to be claimed that will land someone in the history books? Here are a few that come to mind. History of Firsts People can become famous for a variety reasons stemming from heroic, unfortunate, ground breaking, or even uncontrollable circumstances. When a new trend appears in transportation, communication, or the technical world, an opportunistic innovator is always...
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...Women Breadwinners By: Arcelia Orozco-Medina MGMT 358 – Culture & Gender Issues in Management Dr. Dolores Olson August 7, 2013 Women of Yesteryear The traditional women has always been portrayed as the home caretaker, but was this always the case. We can look into centuries of history and see women of different eras and of different ethnic backgrounds, were they a picture of the traditional woman? Let’s look at some examples; let’s turn back the clock to Egyptian times. During the 15th Century B.C. there was Hatshepsut a women of political power promoting trade and arts. It wasn’t until a later times that she received the title of Pharaoh, Queen of Egypt. She was also one of the first known finding in Egyptian history. We follow with the most famous and ambitious of all, Cleopatra. She is mostly know for her struggles to win the crown and keep her country free among other things. She was with Julius Caesar, Roman general bearing him a son. Additionally she won the protection of Rome through an affair with Mark Anthony, and had three children with him. A lesser-known fact is that Cleopatra was highly educated and possessed an impressive intellect, being a student of philosophy and international relations We move now to the Victorian times and start off with Joan of Arc. Joan came from a peasant family, became a French heroine by leading the army of Charles VII. She captured and put on trial for witchcraft...
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...№ 18 [Type text] : HEADLINES by Craig Halsall Dear all, Spring Holiday IGCSE & A Level Revision Programmes An important letter has been sent home with Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 pupils. Parents will also have received a copy of the letter via email and notification of the same via my official school Twitter feed, @CRHalsall. The letter explains an opportunity that we are considering offering to pupils taking IGCSE, AS or A2 examinations this summer. The importance of effective revision in helping pupils achieve their best possible grade is well documented. Effective revision can often make the difference and help pupils achieve higher grades. We also believe that pupils find it difficult to revise at home, which can be stressful for parents too. We are therefore considering offering an intensive revision programme during the last major school holiday before the summer exams. Full details of the programme are set out in the letter. There is also a link to an online survey that will take a maximum of two minutes to complete. The purpose of the survey is to understand the level of interest in the revision programme. A large number of pupils have expressed an interest in attending the programme, but it can only run should there be sufficient demand. Please complete the online survey by Monday 2nd February to express an interest in learning more about the intensive revision programme. Key Stage 1 Open Forum The Key Stage 1 Parents’ Open Forum...
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...BP: Marketing Case Study Sarah Allen, Matthew Earhart, Amelia Pye I. Case Summary BP plc, formerly known as British Petroleum and Anglo-Persian Oil Company, is a multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, England (“BP”). It is the fifth-largest company in the world measured by 2012 revenues (BP Annual Report 51). Its extensive corporate history has created a non-malleable image and reputation which present-day marketing strategies must overcome in order to effectively promote the ideals of industry leadership and ethical responsibility. BP is faced with significant challenges to its brand as a consequence of its widely-known safety and environmental policy issues. An explosion at one of its Texas refineries caused fifteen deaths, 170 injuries, and a violation of the Clean Air Act in 2005. Years of neglecting pipeline corrosion led to its violation of the Clean Water Act in 2006 when Alaskan oil pipelines leaked crude oil into the tundra. The following year, another BP spill occurred near Prudhoe Bay, leaking toxic chemicals into the tundra and thus killing wildlife and vegetation (“BP Gulf Coast Disaster and Recovery”). These incidents, however, were dwarfed by an explosion at BP’s Gulf of Mexico offshore drilling rig, Deepwater Horizon, in April 2010. The explosion caused the largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry. It resulted in the deaths of eleven people and the release of an estimated 210 million gallons...
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...“BESSIE COLEMAN" By Mandy Walsh of St. Luke Academy, Chicago © 2007 Mandy Walsh Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to fly an airplane. Before Coleman's first flight, few women flew airplanes. The women who did were wealthy and Caucasian. Coleman always dreamed of flying. She took a stand against racism, segregation, and sexism to make her dream come true. Her bravery and determination showed the world that African Americans are equal, not just in the air, but in all places. Coleman was born on January 20, 1926 in Atlanta, Texas to George and Susan Coleman. She was born into a family of thirteen children, and her father left the family when she was young. (Hart, Up in the Air, pg. 12) Coleman had to overcome both racial and sexual barriers, because she was an African American woman. (Handlemen, Philip. "Armchair Aviator". Yankee Wings, January-February 1995, pg. 20.) The community in which Coleman lived was strictly segregated. African Americans could not go to the same schools, use the same bathrooms, or entrances into buildings. (Hart, Up In The Air, pg. 12) Coleman's family never had much money. To help her family out, Coleman took on jobs such as cotton picking, laundry, and housekeeping. Coleman had dreams of breaking away from these jobs that were for "colored people" (Hart, Up In The Air, pg. 13, 18) and promised that she would "amount to something". (Rich, Doris L. "My Quest for Queen Bess". Air and Space, August-September, pg. 57) ...
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