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  Black Dahlia and Sharon Tate...

  Editors Charles River

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  In the years following World War II, Los Angeles and other large American cities were hit with a series of brutal murders that, in many ways, fit into distinct patterns across the country. The Los Angeles Police Department was overwhelmed, caught up dealing with mob activities, inner corruption, a regional press that brazenly invaded legal confidentiality within the walls of the police department itself, and a lack of advanced technology. As a result, several of the most highly publicized murders committed against young female newcomers went unsolved in perpetuity, and they have remained topics of conversation among crime enthusiasts well into the following century. That said, one of these crimes stands above the others as an iconic example of unthinkably grotesque savagery, a psychopathic act equal to any horror movie Hollywood has produced, the January  1947 murder of Elizabeth Short, famously dubbed ‘The Black Dahlia’ by an engrossed press and public. 
  	In 1969, things were looking up for one of Hollywood’s most marketable actresses. After appearing as a model in fashion magazines and having bit parts on shows during the early part of the decade, Sharon Tate was a star in the making. That summer, she was pregnant with her first child by director Roman Polanski, who had just recently become her husband, and a few months earlier, she had just finished filming The Thirteen Chairs, co-starring Orson Welles. Tragically, superstardom would never come, and even today, over 45 years later, most details of Sharon’s life and career are completely overlooked by people who continue to be morbidly curious about her murder at the hands of the Manson Family on August 9, 1969. The murders committed by Charlie Manson’s followers transfixed America, and Tate has been inextricably linked to one of 20th century America’s most notorious criminals. 

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  Second Inaugural Address

  Ronald Reagan

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  Because of extreme cold weather, Chief Justice Warren Burger administered the official oath of office in the White House on January 20, 1985. A public administration of the oath of office and the inaugural address were delayed until January 21, 1985, in the Capitol Rotunda.  
  On the 50th inauguration since George Washington’s, Reagan marvels at America’s growth and inventions, including journeying to the moon and back. “There are no limits to growth and human progress when men and women are free to follow their dreams.” Our values of faith, family, work, and neighborhood were restored “when our economy was finally freed from government’s grip”.  
  America supports "individual liberty, self-government, and free enterprise throughout the world…” We deal best with great challenges when we come “together not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans united in a common cause.”  
  “We must never again abuse the trust of working men and women by sending their earnings on a futile chase after the spiraling demands of a bloated Federal Establishment.” “Freedom and incentives unleash the drive and entrepreneurial genius that are the core of human progress.” 
  “We must act now to protect future generations from government's desire to spend its citizens' money and tax them into servitude when the bills come due.” Though “our heritage is one of blood lines from every corner of the Earth, we are all Americans, pledged to carry on this last, best hope of man on Earth.” 
  Rather than relying on mutual assured destruction, we need “a security shield that will destroy nuclear missiles before they reach their target” and “render nuclear weapons obsolete.”  
  We are “one people under God, dedicated to the dream of freedom that He has placed in the human heart, called upon now to pass that dream on to a waiting and hopeful world.” 
  Audio recording courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. 
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  Medieval Japan - Samurai and...

  Harris Ropes

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  The rise of feudal Japan marked a significant turning point in the nation's political and social history. Beginning in the late 8th to early 9th centuries, the centralized power of the imperial court in Kyoto began to wane. As emperors became more ceremonial figures, real power shifted into the hands of powerful landowning families and military clans in the provinces. These regional lords, or daimyo, started to assert control over their own territories, gradually weakening the authority of the imperial government. 
  This period of decentralization gave birth to a new system where local warlords governed through a network of vassals and military retainers. In return for loyalty and service, these retainers were granted land or a share in the profits from agricultural production. This land-based reward system laid the foundation for the feudal structure that would define medieval Japan for centuries to come. Unlike in Europe, where feudalism was based on strict legal contracts, Japan’s version emphasized personal loyalty and honor, often backed by military strength. 
  The emergence of powerful clans such as the Minamoto and Taira further accelerated the move toward feudal governance. Their rivalry culminated in the Genpei War (1180–1185), a brutal conflict that ultimately led to the downfall of the Taira clan and the rise of the Minamoto. In 1192, Minamoto no Yoritomo was appointed Seii Taishogun, or Shogun, by the emperor, establishing the first shogunate in Kamakura. This event marked the formal beginning of military rule in Japan and the creation of a dual-government system, where the emperor remained as a symbolic figure while the shogun held actual power.

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  Genesis of a Nation of We the...

  James Robert Boynton

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  In Genesis of a Nation of We the People, Jim Boynton clearly defines values envisioned by our founding fathers, tracing them back over 4250 years .A look into the Unknown, things you are not taught in school, an in-depth look at the genesis of the colonial colonies, and the ancient principles of successful "We the People" governance that shaped our modern Democratic Republic. We, the People of the colonies, as a united body, are represented within the manuscript using historical examples, with the guidance of the colonial independent government's unity, to form the durable set of guiding documents we use today. Boynton enables readers to renew their knowledge of the protections and guidance these enlightened colonial founders gave us in these documents. This essential history reveals the timeless importance of values like liberty, unity, and justice, providing guidance for the future-a must-read for history enthusiasts and patriots alike. Jim Boynton holds dual majors in Business and Accounting, with a minor in Computer Science, and Persued a Ph.D. in Operations Management. With 55 years of experience in industry, consulting, and farming, he served as President of Focus NH Institute, held leadership roles in APICS and ASQ, and contributed to education and politics in New Hampshire. A Navy and National Guard veteran, he retired in Tennessee, breeding Desert Arabian horses until 2014.

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  The Devil in the White City:

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Erik Larson. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview. 
  Set against the backdrop of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, this gripping historical narrative intertwines the lives of two men: the visionary architect behind the grand exposition and a cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims. As the city dazzles with technological marvels and architectural feats, a dark force lurks in the shadows, preying on the unsuspecting. Blending true crime and history, this book offers a chilling yet fascinating glimpse into ambition, innovation, and the depths of human depravity.

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  Wasted Education - How We Fail...

  John D. Skrentny

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  An urgent reality check for America’s blinkered fixation on STEM education. 
  We live in an era of STEM obsession. Not only do tech companies dominate American enterprise and economic growth while complaining of STEM shortages, but we also need scientific solutions to impending crises. As a society, we have poured enormous resources—including billions of dollars—into cultivating young minds for well-paid STEM careers. Yet despite it all, we are facing a worker exodus, with as many as 70% of STEM graduates opting out of STEM work. Sociologist John D. Skrentny investigates why, and the answer, he shows, is simple: the failure of STEM jobs. 
  Wasted Education reveals how STEM work drives away bright graduates as a result of “burn and churn” management practices, lack of job security, constant training for a neverending stream of new—and often socially harmful—technologies, and the exclusion of women, people of color, and older workers. Wasted Education shows that if we have any hope of improving the return on our STEM education investments, we have to change the way we’re treating the workers on whom our future depends.

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