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Preston Lipscomb 5/22/17 Hernan Cortes Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conqueror. He was born in 1485 in Medellin, Spain. He died on December 2, 1547. He invaded Mexico in 1519, and he conquered the Aztec Empire in 1521. His parents’ names were Martin Cortez and Catalina Pizarro Altamirano.

Enrique Deltoro Sr. DOB 08/23/1971 is a documented, validated Livas Norteno gang member in the city of Livingston. In speaking with a former full time sworn police officer for the Livingston Police Department, Enrique Deltoro has been a member of the “Livas” Norteno criminal street gang going back to the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. In February of 2016 Enrique Deltoro allegedly assaulted and threatened a drop out (former) gang member, in violation of 242 PC (Battery), 136.1(c) PC (Victim/Witness intimidation) 422 PC (Criminal Threats) and 186.22 PC (a gang enhancement).

Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant offers a delicious variety of south of the border favorites in a festive and friendly restaurant. Guests will enjoy a selection of authentic Mexican dishes from fully stuffed tacos and burritos to sizzling fajitas. Diners can indulge in savory enchiladas stuffed with quality fillings like grilled chicken or seasoned shrimp smothered in rich ranchero sauce topped with shredded cheese and baked. Los Cabos also offers a list of specialties from the grill featuring savory carne asada with grilled marinated steak served with rice and beans on the side and warm tortillas. Los Cabos offers daily specials with reasonably priced plates for lunch and dinner.

Bernal Diaz del Castillo Bernal Diaz was born in 1492 or 1498 to Maria Diaz Rejón and Francisco Diaz del Castillo, a regidor (council member) of the town of Medina del Campo, in Castilla y León. The family was distinguished but not wealthy. In 1514, Bernal went to seek his fortune in America with Pedrarias Dávila (Pedro Árias de Ávila), Bishop Fonseca's newly appointed governor of Castilla del Oro. A cruel and unscrupulous schemer, Pedrarias excelled at extorting riches by torturing native rulers, looting gems and gold from their graves, and eliminating potential rivals. (Pedrarias had his prospective son-in-law Balboa and four companions beheaded on trumped-up charges in 1519.)

In 1971, the city of San Francisco faced the trepidation of a psychopathic serial killer who went by the name of Scorpio. This deranged maniac was roughly based upon the real life Zodiac Killer, an unrevealed serial killer who, several years earlier, committed five killings in the San Francisco Bay area. In the movie, Scorpio demanded ransom money by leaving notes at the scenes of his crimes where he used a sniper rifle to murder several innocent individuals and later went on to kidnapping a young girl. Inspector Harry Callahan was a member of the San Francisco Police Department and was called “Dirty Harry” by his peers due to the ways by which he handled homicide cases. After being assigned to the case with his latest partner named Chico Gonzalez, they attempted to hunt Scorpio down and put an end to the murders and kidnappings.

Ronald “Ron” Villanueva is a Virginia House of Delegate member, representing the 21st district, which includes parts of Virginia Beach. Delegate Villanueva is a proud Republican who was the first Filipino American elected to the Virginia State House. Delegate Villanueva has been in office since 2010. Delegate Villanueva while first being elected by 14 votes in 2009, has been elected by over ten percent of the vote since his first election.

Fleurianne Debe Dr. Hasty 11.20.14 1B The Assassination of Rafael Trujillo Rafael Trujillo, dictator of the Dominican Republic, almost the equivalent of Adolf Hitler. Rafael Trujillo was the most corrupted, arrogant, disastrous, beastly, inadequate dictators in the history of the Dominican Republic. His time as dictator was known as the Trujillo era. All the things that Trujillo has done have led up to his well-deserved assassination.

Taylan Swainston Miss Toone Language Arts 3 14 December 2022 Hernan Cortes: the Man Who Changed the World “Cortes was a leader capable of taking both utterly ruthless decisions & extravagant gambles”(Cartwright 4). Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador responsible for the attack on Tenochtitlan and the fall of the Aztec empire in the early 1500s. He used superior technology and strategies to gain victory against the Aztecs. He was an important figure in society and helped build the world to what it is now, because he had a very ambitious and destructive life, conquered much of Mexico, and wiped out a major ancient empire.

The death of Andres Moreno was caused by his extreme weight and unhealthy lifestyle; as a result, he died of a heart attack due to drinking 6 energy drinks a day, his death was covered by news stations. Andres was a 38-year-old man who was very heavy. He ended up dying from a heart attack. A few causes that led up to his death were extreme weight gain.

The second half of “The Life of Olaudah Equiano” written by himself focuses on his life as a freeman. Equiano, a tradesman traveling the world encountered new adventures, which led to spiritual transformations. Equiano endures a cultural mainstream through multiple viewpoints. He acknowledges similarities and differences between cultures, which transforms his curiosity for adventure toward the practice of converting new cultures to his beliefs as a Christian. What would one expect the identity of a man that bought his freedom out a slavery, only to take part in the practicing of slavery himself?

Diego Rivera is one of the most influential Mexican artist of the twentieth century, where his powerful and inspirational images became part of the collective language of Mexico, the dreams and spirit of the people. His work revolved around social inequality, Mexico’s rich history and the relationship between individuals and their indigenous roots. Rivera reintroduced fresco painting into modern art and architecture in the 1930’s, where his murals can be found on the walls of universities and public buildings throughout Mexico that vary from Mexico’s pre-Columbian origins, the Mexican Revolution and post-Revolutionary era from the 1920’s to 1935. He created many panoramic portrayals that reflected the daily lives and struggles of the working

Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca survived by using the resources he had in order to thrive through the many difficulties he faced. He was very resourceful and helped others along the way. Ways he survived was using materials he found and also things he hunted, another way was he was a great communicator, and also he could heal injuries. Cabeza was a very clever and sharp-witted man who went through many catastrophes, but found his way through each and everyone.

Austin Clark Mrs. Green/Mrs. Holland English/Spanish 24 October 2014 Juan Ponce de Leon Exploration was a highlight of the thirteenth and the fourteenth centuries. During this age, countries wanted more land, resources, and colonies, just like the New World had to offer. Many different explorers such as Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, and Juan Ponce de Leon set the stepping stones for exploration in the New World. Leon was one of many different explorers that the Spanish chose to send with the goal of discovering new lands and finding more resources. Juan Ponce de Leon was a famous Spanish explorer and conqueror who explored and discovered Puerto Rico and Florida.

Juan Ponce De Leon stood at a towering 4 feet 11 inches. He was born in the village of Santervas de Campos, Spain, 1747. His primary goal was to find gold and colonize land for Spain. He was the very first European known to have visited the America, known as present day United States in 1513. He also discovered Florida and the Bahama Channel, and was ordered to colonize Puerto Rico.

General Purpose - To inform Your Topic: Dental Specific Purpose: At the end my speech, I want my audience to understand that never to underestimate the power of teeth has on one’s life and what can be done to avoid horrific consequences. Attention Getter will be: Questions: Are you ever self-conscious about teeth when smiling or ever thought how it could affect many aspects of your life? Preview (thesis) Statement: Our teeth play an essential role in physical appearance, emotional and social contributions, and food and overall health.