the significance of Lacrosse has on the developing of Canada’s culture and identity of sport. Before the creation of hockey, Lacrosse was played all through Canada. By the 1890s any given person who loved sport had a Lacrosse stick or two. Dr William George Beers is deemed “the father of Lacrosse” however there is a whole nation behind him who deserve the credit for creating Canada’s national sport. Lacrosse is a team sport in which a ball is thrown, caught and carried by a long stick with a pocket
Spring is a great time to get started in Lacrosse. It is a sport that is rapidly growing through the U.S., mainly in the east, but catching on everywhere. It is much different than anything you have seen with a combination of hockey, football, and soccer. You’ve got to try this one-of -a-kind sport, but first you must know the basics, checking, history and the continuous rules and penalties. Lacrosse Basics Shooting is a fundamental part of the game lacrosse. It’s important to learn the different
History and the Origin of YMCA The Young Men’s Christian Association commonly known as the YMCA was founded by George Williams in London on June 6, 1844. It was established to provide low cost housing, athletic facilities and classes for a wide variety of skills for rural men and women journeying to the cities during the Industrial Revolution. It aims to put Christian principles into practice by developing a healthy, body, mind and spirit. By the year 1851 the influence of the YMCA sailed across
George W. Russell (AE Æ),- His Life, Paintings and Impact on Irish Culture Introduction George William Russell (Æ), poet, painter, statesman and friend of many. George Russell definitely was all of those things. But why is it that I, a visiting student from the far North, takes such an interest in a man who despite his greatness not many people outside Ireland has heard of. When asked about visual arts in Ireland, names like Jack Yeats, Paul Henry and James Barry might be heard but only people
The concept of the ‘selfish gene’, introduced in 1976 by Richard Dawkins in his book of the same name, is used to express the notion that the unit of selection at which evolution operates is that of genes, as opposed to that of individuals or groups. In order to assess whether regarding genes as selfish is useful to any extent, the theoretical underpinnings of the gene-centred view of evolution must first be considered, particularly with regards to the problem of altruism. The alternatives to the
Grains in Beer "Beer. This beverage is derived from the brewing and fermenting of malted grain or cereal, usually barley and other cereals. The term "beer" is used generically to refer to any fermented drink made from malted cereal grains and comes from the Latin word bibere, meaning "to drink." The brew is flavored with hops, and the alcoholic content in contemporary beers in America is generally about 4 to 5 percent by volume. In the U.S., beer is normally taken to mean lager beer, which is
can set up their defense and their offense is so broad that it is hard to describe. The original team set up was when the Indians played over expanses of 500 yard up to a mile. Then William George Beers created a club called the Montreal Lacrosse Club in eighteen fifty-six. Then about a decade later William George Beers produced a whole set of rules that included reducing the number of players to ten adding hitting penalties while also introducing a rubber ball and a new innovative plastic design for
In 1992, President Bill Clinton was a little known former governor from the poor state of Arkansas who thwarted President George H.W. Bush’s effort to be reelected and became the 42nd president of the United States. During the primary and general election, President Clinton’s campaign made extensive use of television to introduce himself and his ideas to the general public. Three examples were chosen as representative of the type of imagery seen during campaign. The first is a TV ad called “Hope”
Ethnic Self-Awareness And Differential Advertising Response." Journal of Advertising 32.4 (2003): 7-17 Stewart, David W., and David H. Furse. Effective Television Advertising: A Study of 1000 Commercials. Lexington, MA: Lexington, 1986. Lundstrom, William J., and Donald Sciglimpaglia. "Sex Role Portrayals in Advertising."Journal of Marketing 41.3 (1977): 72 Reporter, Daily Mail. "Sex DOES Sell... and Here's Why: Attractive Men and Women in Adverts Affect Our Capacity for Rational Thought." Mail Online
and mob members that he used to his advantage to commit many crimes relating to the prohibition. In the article Trust Thy Crooked Neighbor it talks about Capone’s many relations with politicians and explains the relation with one politician named William Thompson who was the mayor of Chicago during the prohibition. The article explains that “given the known connection Al Capone and Mayor Thompson, these appointments generated accusations of Capone buying Serritella’s position with contributions to
of the American Scene v120n2562 70-73. - Tribe, Laurence H.(1995) How to violate the Constitution withouth really trying: Lessons from the repeal of Prohibition to the Balanced Budget Amendment Constitutional Commentary v12n2 217-221. - Williams, David E.(1996) The drive for Prohibition: a transition from social reform to legislative reform. Southern Communication Journal v61n3, 185-197.
understanding of how the event empowers Stanley; also the enjambment, ‘Don’t you come towards me another step or I’ll-‘, intensifies Blanche’s lack of power comparatively with Stanley’s. Similarly Albee shows men’s power through the ability to overpower; George asserts ‘I’d take you by force, right here on the living room rug.’ It is telling that at the end of the play he takes her to bed, after destroying her illusion. Albee also uses sexuality as a tool for battle, Martha says ‘I was necking with one
domesticated kind of supernaturalism of the four-line stanza. He starts with the usual ballad stanza in the first of the poem, in order to make the reader acquainted with the verse form and with the poetic ethos of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (Beer 34). These early stanzas seem to anchor the reader's mind. But in the twelfth stanza, the pattern changes to a a a b c b. By this time the reader has become at home in the poem. Interestingly, the change occurs, certainly by Coleridge's deliberate
be in favor of the restriction of gin and the result it would have to help clear up health issues in England. Others expressed their hatred for gin and its terrible impact on well-being through more creative means than speeches. One of which was William Hogarth, an 18th century artist and social critic who had a strong stance on distilled liquors. In his piece entitled Gin Lane, Hogarth portrays a nightmare vision of a London street, and uses dramatic imagery to condemn the gin craze by depicting
Anthropology “is the study of the human species and its immediate ancestors” (Kottak 5). It is comparative and holistic, which indicates that anthropology study human diversity in time and space (Kottak 4). This is done in order to understand the human condition (Kottak 4). According to Kottak, the human condition includes, “past, present, and future; biology, society, language, and culture” (Kottak 5). Anthropology helps to compare one society to the other to deepen our perspectives or understandings
thousands of years. Among the many Canadian inventions prior to the Second World War are the telephone which was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876 , the light bulb invented by Henry Woodward and Mathew Evans in 1874, and Plexiglas co-invented by William Chalmers in 1931. After the Second World War Canadian inventors and engineers continued to contribute to the world by working on projects that would alter and vastly improve the technology of modern society. Canadian inventors and engineers have contributed
son-in-law, William 39 and Eliza Sponhouse 21 a neighbour across the road from the Mathewson’s were driving to Parry Sound by horse and buggy.
The Extent to Which Fear and Pragmatism were the Major Factors in the Passing of the Great Reform Act There were a lot of major factors surrounding the passing of the Great Reform Act, with a continuous fear of revolution by the radicals and the collaboration of the working and middle classes. The situation worsened with the collapse of the Whig government and this led to the, somewhat pragmatic, eventual passing of the Act in 1832. One of the reasons why the Great Reform Act was passed
somewhat less favorably. One shilling would take home "5 Ibs.. of meat or four rabbits, 3 quarts of strong ale, or 6 gallons of 'middling' beer" (Mays 6). M. Dorothy George relates that the cheapest theatre seat, in the top gallery, was about a shilling. And the "weekly rent of a miserable London attic, ready furnished" might be 1 shilling six pence" (George Hogarth 51 n). John O'Donald Mays points out: The coin would also allow the traveler to ride about 4 miles on the stagecoach in winter
Politics of Prohibition: Helpful Or Harmful To American Society? During the duration of this paper, I will discuss an issue that has been controversial for over a century; prohibition and how it has effected, currently effects, and will, most likey, continue to effect American society. The aspects that I choose to address from this issue are political, historical, they make you wonder, and they should effect anyone who reads this paper. For decades, the American government has had a restriction