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Results and Sixth Form From hislittlebohemian in Crazy Life Of (51 days old)

I haven't written since results day, apparently 30 days ago though it seems much quicker, i got in total 4 and a half A*s and 7A's, the A*'s were in all my chosen subjects for A Level. Started sixth … more

Woah :D From hislittlebohemian in Crazy Life Of (82 days old)

Haven't been on here since last Christmas :D Spoke then of a woman called Rachel Tucker, beginning her role as Meat in We Will Rock You in London's West End. She is now nearing the end of her stint… more

US History: 'The Fresh Air of Liberty and Union' From fleurineliverten in I can get it (202 days old)

In eighteen fifty, the United States faced the threat of a split between northern and southern states. The two sides disagreed strongly over the issue of slavery. At that time, owning slaves was legal… more

American History Series: 'The South Asks for Justice, Simple Justice' From fleurineliverten in I can get it (202 days old)

During the first half of the nineteenth century, leaders of the United States could find no answer to the question of slavery. The dispute grew more threatening after the war with Mexico in eighteen f… more

American History Series: Plan in 1850 on Slavery Aims to Save Union From fleurineliverten in I can get it (209 days old)

The United States faced a deep national crisis in eighteen fifty. That crisis threatened to split the nation in two. It began over the issue of slavery in the new territories of California and Mexico.… more

American History Series: Polk Decides Not to Seek Second Term in 1848 From fleurineliverten in I can get it (216 days old)

In eighteen forty-eight, while James Polk was president, there was a great constitutional debate in the United States. It arose over slavery in the new territories. Southerners argued that they had th… more

American History Series: Zachary Taylor Is Elected President in 1848 From fleurineliverten in I can get it (223 days old)

The Whig Party considered four candidates for the presidential election of eighteen forty-eight: Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky, General Zachary Taylor, General Winfield Scott and Senator Daniel Webst… more

American History Series: Polk Sends Troops to Border With Mexico From fleurineliverten in I can get it (223 days old)

In the middle of the eighteen forties, the United States offered to buy California from Mexico. The government of Mexico refused to negotiate. American President James Polk felt that the use of force … more

American History Series: In 1845, Republic of Texas Faces a Choice From fleurineliverten in I can get it (264 days old)

In eighteen thirty-six, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. Nine years later, in eighteen forty-five, the United States Congress passed a resolution inviting the Republic of Texas to join the… more

American History Series: President John Tyler Shows His Independence From fleurineliverten in I can get it (270 days old)

The election of eighteen forty put a new president in the White House: William Henry Harrison. The defeat of President Martin Van Buren had been expected. Still, it was a sharp loss for his Democratic… more

American History Series: Texas Statehood Is Chief Issue in 1844 Campaign From fleurineliverten in I can get it (271 days old)

In eighteen forty-three, Texas was a major issue in American politics. President John Tyler wanted to make Texas a state in the Union. But his secretary of state, Daniel Webster, was cool toward the i… more

American History Series: The Brief Presidency of William Henry Harrison From fleurineliverten in I can get it (271 days old)

In November of eighteen forty, the American people elected their ninth president, William Henry Harrison. The election of the retired general was expected. Still, it was a great victory for the Whig P… more

American History Series: Whigs See a Chance to Defeat Van Buren in 1840 From fleurineliverten in I can get it (272 days old)

As the election of eighteen forty drew closer, the Whig Party felt more and more hopeful that it could put its candidate in the White House. The Whigs believed they could defeat President Martin Van B… more

American History Series: The Rise of the Movement Against Slavery From fleurineliverten in I can get it (273 days old)

In eighteen forty, as the administration of Martin Van Buren came closer to an end, there was a widespread feeling that he had not been a strong president. He seemed unable to make the people understa… more

American History Series: US Gets a New President in 1837, and a Depression From fleurineliverten in I can get it (274 days old)

Martin Van Buren was sworn-in as the eighth president of the United States in eighteen thirty-seven. Not long after he took office, the United States suffered an economic depression. Many state ba… more

American History Series: New President Deals with Old Problems From fleurineliverten in I can get it (275 days old)

Van Buren had been very close to the outgoing president, Andrew Jackson. Van Buren had been successful in forming a strong political alliance that helped put Jackson in the White House in the election… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 12: The Strange Story of Jonathan Small From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (308 days old)

A very patient man was that inspector in the cab, for it was a weary time before I rejoined him. His face clouded over when I showed him the empty box. "There goes the reward!" said he gloomily. "W… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 11: The Great Agra Treasure From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (310 days old)

Our captive sat in the cabin opposite to the iron box which he had done so much and waited so long to gain. He was a sunburned reckless-eyed fellow, with a network of lines and wrinkles all over his m… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 10: The End of the Islander From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (312 days old)

Our meal was a merry one. Holmes could talk exceedingly well when he chose, and that night he did choose. He appeared to be in a state of nervous exaltation. I have never known him so brilliant. He sp… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 9: A Break in the Chain From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (314 days old)

It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed. Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him save that he had laid aside his violin and was deep in a book. He looked acr… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 8: The Baker Street Irregulars From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (316 days old)

"What now?" I asked. "Toby has lost his character for infallibility. " "He acted according to his lights," said Holmes, lifting him down from the barrel and walking him out of the timber-yard. "If … more

Christmas in America During the 19th Century From fleurineliverten in I can get it (317 days old)

During this period, Christmas was a very different kind of holiday than it is today. There was no set way of celebrating the day, which was not yet an official holiday. Communities around the country … more

American History Series: Jackson, 'the People's Friend,' Leaves Office From fleurineliverten in I can get it (317 days old)

Texas won its independence from Mexico during the administration of President Andrew Jackson. Leaders of the territory then wanted to become part of the United States. Jackson wanted to make Texas… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 7: The Episode of the Barrel From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (318 days old)

The police had brought a cab with them, and in this I escorted Miss Morstan back to her home. After the angelic fashion of women, she had borne trouble with a calm face as long as there was someone we… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 6: Sherlock Holmes Gives a Demonstration From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (320 days old)

"Now, Watson," said Holmes, rubbing his hands, "we have half an hour to ourselves. Let us make good use of it. My case is, as I have told you, almost complete; but we must not err on the side of overc… more

Christmas/Mocks/Everything From hislittlebohemian in Crazy Life Of (322 days old)

Wow, i haven't been on here for like ever!! The last two weeks i've been off school for study leave for my mock exams, what a laugh, not! However it was pretty cool, as it feels like i've already h… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 5: The Tragedy of Pondicherry Lodge From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (322 days old)

It was nearly eleven o'clock when we reached this final stage of our night's adventures. We had left the damp fog of the great city behind us, and the night was fairly fine. A warm wind blew from the … more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 4: The Story of the Bald-Headed Man From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (324 days old)

We followed the Indian down a sordid and common passage, ill-lit and worse furnished, until he came to a door upon the right, which he threw open. A blaze of yellow light streamed out upon us, and in … more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 3: In Quest of a Solution From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (328 days old)

It was half-past five before Holmes returned. He was bright, eager, and in excellent spirits, a mood which in his case alternated with fits of the blackest depression. "There is no great mystery in… more

The Sign of the Four - Chapter 2: The Statement of the Case From BaoNgoc92 in SherlockHolmes (330 days old)

Miss Morstan entered the room with a firm step and an outward composure of manner. She was a blonde young lady, small, dainty, well gloved, and dressed in the most perfect taste. There was, however, a… more