Legacies
Friday
Jul 30, 2010
Legacies
The term “legacy†has been used quite a bit in the past few years. In fact, in terms of Presidential legacies, it’s usage is almost unknown before the Presidency of William Jefferson Clinton. I do not remember anyone speaking of the legacy of Jimmy Carter while he was in office. He left a legacy, but they didn’t speak of it until he was out of office.
 The word “legacyâ€, according to Dictionary.com means several possible things. Here is the list that was given:See web results for legacy
1.
Law. a gift of property, esp. personal property, as money, by will; a bequest.
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anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor: the legacy of ancient Rome.
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3.
an applicant to or student at a school that was attended by his or her parent.
 I just wanted to review the legacies of our recent presidents. Â
 John Fitzgerald Kennedy will be known for several things besides the fact that he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, in November, 1963. He will be remembered for his facing down Nikita Khrushcev during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October, 1962. He will also be remembered for the Bay of Pigs Invasion, and his willingness to admit to the American Public that it had been a mistake when all the generals wanted to keep it quiet.
 Lyndon Baines Johnson will be remembered as the president that escalated the Viet Nam War, created an increased welfare state in his “War on Povertyâ€, and personally stifled free speech in the church with his legislation to limit the political free speech of churches by challenging their tax-exempt status if they engaged in the political process from the pulpit. His intent was to silence the churches that had supported his opponent, Dudley Dougherty, during the 1954 primary elections. Before 1954, churches did not have to file with the IRS as they are exempt from taxation by the U.S. Constitution. His “Great Society “agenda increased the amount of people on welfare and caused incalculable damage to the black family as many black men abdicated their role as father and dominant male figure because they saw the government providing that role to black women and children.
 Richard Milhouse Nixon will probably be best known as the only president to resign from office after the Watergate scandal. Interestingly enough, Nixon had nothing to do with the actual break in at the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate Hotel on June 17, 1972. However, Nixon and his staff orchestrated a cover-up that brought about his downfall. It also led to the arrest of numerous key staffers, such as E. Howard Hunt and J. Gordon Liddy. If this scandal had not happened, Nixon would probably have been remembered as the president that opened negotiations with China, negotiated détente with the USSR and got us out of the quagmire that was the Viet Nam War. Although he is the face of the Viet Nam War, that legacy should probably be laid on Johnson’s shoulders, as he escalated the fight.Â
James Earl Carter is probably best known for being president during the Iranian Hostage Crisis between November 1979 and January 1981. This is probably because he failed to support the Shah of Iran, who was an ally to the United States and a stabilizing influence in the Middle East during that time. He was responsible for the failed rescue attempt. He was president during the Invasion of Afghanistan by the Soviet Union and the subsequent American absence in the 1980 Olympic Games  He also negotiated the Camp David Peace Accord between Israel and Egypt, and returned the Panama Canal to Panama.Â
 Ronal Wilson Reagan, although already known as an actor, became better known in his later years as the Governor of California that became President during the end of the Iranian Hostage Crisis which brought the American hostages home. He also presided over the beginning of America’s economic boom in the 1980’s, his economic policies known as “supply side economicsâ€, or “Reaganomincsâ€. He will also be known as the president that once again stared down the Soviet Union and helped to end that empire. He presided during the Grenada Invasion and the bombing of Libya after the bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, of Pan Am Flight 103, and the Iran-Contra Scandal. Â
 George Herbert Walker Bush, vice-president to Ronald Reagan, will probably be best known as President during the invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein in August, 1990, which led to Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He saw the Fall of the Berlin Wall in November, 1989. He is famous for his “read my lips, No new taxes†campaign slogan, which he reneged on and it cost him the election in 1992.Â
 William Jefferson Clinton will probably always be associated with intern Monica Lewinsky and Paula Jones. Travelgate, the Whitewater Investigation and the White House FBI files are just a few of the scandals that surround this president.  A very popular two-term president, he is also only the second president to be impeached, other than Andrew Johnson, although he was acquitted by the U.S. Senate.   He is also married to the current Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. Â
 George W. Bush is only second president who is the son of a former president. He will be known for his part in protecting the United States after September 11, 2001. He presided over the hunt for Al Queda and Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan and the War in Iraq. He also saw the capture and removal of Saddam Hussein from power and the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast states.
 Barak Hussein Obama is the first African American to serve as president of the United States. He has only been in office for a little over 7 months, so his legacy has yet to even begun to formulate.
 All this talk of legacies brings me to another well known politician who recently died. I am speaking about Senator Edward Moore Kennedy, brother of John and Robert. He has been called the “Lion of the Senateâ€. People have said that his legacy will be healthcare reform. I think his legacy was written 40 years ago on a bridge from Chappaquiddick to Edgartown, Massachusetts, in the name of a young secretary named Mary Jo Kopechne. Â
 It’s kind of like the old joke about the guy complaining at the bar and the bartender comes over and asks, “What’s wrong?â€Â The guy goes on with all of his accomplishments, “I’ve built at least twenty houses, but do they call me ‘Bob, the house builder’. Noooo. I’ve run in a dozen marathons, but do they call me ‘Bob, the marathoner’? Noooo. I’ve sold at least 40 cars, buy do they call me ‘Bob, the car salesman’? Noooo. I’ve given thousands of dollars to hospital charities. But do they call me ‘Bob, the philanthropist’? Noooo. But you get caught screwing ONE goat…â€
 Unfortunately for Senator Kennedy, all his good deeds on this side of Chappaquiddick probably will not erase THAT legacy. He’s just not that wealthy.
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Med School Admission Guide
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Jul 30, 2010
Med School Admission Guide
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Mr. Boston: Official Bartender’s Guide (Mr. Boston: Official Bartender’s & Party Guide)
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Easy Bartending Tips : Tips for Being a Good Bartender
Friday
Jul 30, 2010
Learn some advice about increasing your bartending tips with expert cocktail tips in this free bartending video clip. Expert: Eric Miller Bio: Eric Miller has ten years experience in the hospitality industry.
Flair Bartender Demo Drinking Jager Shots – Bartending Tricks, Bottle Tricks
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Jul 30, 2010
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How Bartending Schools Will Help you Secure a Job as a Bartender
Friday
Jul 30, 2010
How Bartending Schools Will Help you Secure a Job as a Bartender
For everyone who dreams of being a bartender there are many bartending schools where you can learn the art of being a bartender. These various bartender schools have all of the facilities that you will need to become the best bartender around. Now what are the many things that a bartending school should teach you as the new generation of bartenders?
Well the first thing that you should be able to learn is how to serve many different customers who are asking you for various drinks almost at the same time. You will need to be able serve all of these people and give their drinks while you maintain a cheerful manner and perform your services smoothly and efficiently.
Another practical class that you might want to see in bartending schools is that of mixology. This is a practical course where the student bartender gets learn the various drinks that are served to customers at bars, restaurants and parties. You will also learn the different names that these drinks are known as. In mixology classes you will have the opportunity to learn the hands on experience of mixing the various ingredients of drinks together.
There are bartending schools where you will be shown how you can secure a job as a bartender in whatever location that you want. You will be shown what are the skills and traits that most bar managers and owners desire in their bartenders. Your skills at serving people quickly and smoothly, your flair bartending, your knowledge of drinks and your ability to handle lots of high pressure will also be demonstrated so that you have the path to secure a good bartending job.
One aspect of being a great bartender means being able to function under lots of pressures and demands for drinks from many different customers at the same time. Add to this mix the ability to keep your customers happy and knowing various social information.
Now the other thing that bartending schools can teach you is how to remember the various drink preference of various regular customers – for instance the popular shaken and not stirred line, and you have a bartender that is perfect for securing premium bartending jobs.
With all of the great bartending schools to be found you may want to investigate each of these thoroughly to see if they have the various future job requirements that will launch you into a fabulous job, earning fantastic amounts of money, while you party and serve delicious and exotic alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages as a bartender.
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Bartending 101 – How To Shake a Drink Correctly
Thursday
Jul 29, 2010
Bartending 101 - How To Shake a Drink Correctly
When people are starting out bartending for fun or trying to learn new tricks to enhance their own drinks, most find that the shaking is fun to do. They just pour whatever their drink is and try to shake the ingredients to make for a good drink. Or so people think. This is not how you want to treat the drinks that you are making and with this article, I will show you how to shake a drink correctly.
The main reasons that one would shake a drink, is to be able to chill a cocktail properly, to mix ingredients the right way or to put some good looks to a cocktail. The general rule to follow when you want to shake a drink, is that cloudy drinks should be shaken, while clear drinks should be stirred. So if you are making a drink that is creamy or sour, shaking is probably the correct procedure. Remember that you must not shake drinks that contain soda or carbonated water, you know what happens when you shake a bottle of coke, so dont do it. Some drinks, like martinis (hello Bond) or stingers can be done with both methods and you should ask the recipient what he prefers.
How To Shake A Cocktail Using a Boston Shaker
I like to use a Boston shaker myself, so I will explain here how to do it with this one at hand.
First put in some ice cubes in the glass container (if you want them) and then add the cocktail ingredients. Place the stainless steel container over the glass while you hold both the glass and container with your hands. Then start shaking using an up and down motion. It is as easy as it sounds doing the shaking itself, but just remember to shy away from the customer while you are shaking so that you are not spilling anything on them if it hasnt been properly sealed.
Sometimes when you want to open the shaker, you will find that they stick together. Do not panic and start banging them against the table or something like that. Just give it a gentle few taps at where the containers come together and it should loosen enough for you to be able to get them apart.
Now pour the drink in the proper glassware, and remember to always pour from the glass container, not the metal one, and serve with some delicious fruit and straws.
In this article I have shown you how to properly use a shaker and what they are primarily used for. Do not just go out and buy one to use for any and all drinks that you like as it is not the best method for all of them. Being able to know the different uses for it is imperative as a bartender.
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