Jim Morrison was born James Douglas Morrison on December 8, 1943, in Melbourne, Florida. His father was an Admiral in the United States Navy. His family moved around due to his father's job and position in the Navy. Morrison's father was a strict authoritarian figure. Perhaps this had an influence on Jim Morrison's rebellion that he reflected later in his music. Jim Morrison attended St. Petersburg Junior College and Florida State University, both for a year. Morrison then moved to the West Coast to study film and theater at UCLA in 1964.

He became obsessed with the poetry of William Blake and the writings of philosopher Frederich Nietzsche. He gradually lost interest in school and drifted away to finally write his own poetry. Morrison soon began experimenting with drugs, particularly LSD. Morrison impressed several people at that time and decided to form a band. Two of his band members were recruited from the Psychedelic Rangers. Robbie Krieger and John Densmore joined Morrison and The Doors was created. The name was Jim Morrison's idea. He got the idea from The Doors of Perception, from Aldous Huxley's book on mescaline.

Jim Morrison began his singing career fairly shy as a front man. He would avoid eye contact with his audience and sometimes sang with his back turned to the audience. He soon came out of his shell and began performing as the Jim Morrison we all know.

The Doors rose to stardom in 1967 with their debut that began a string of hit songs and headlines in the news. Morrison's anti war antics were loved by many, but hated by some. Especially, due to his father's position as an Admiral in the U.S. Navy. In fact, Jim Morrison was closely watched by the United States Government because he was related to a figure of a high status the US Government. His relationship with a US Admiral, his father, made him a "potential threat" to US intelligence at the time.

Jim Morrison was also known for drunken outbursts of behavior with frequent loss of his temper. He began performing with erratic messages to include profanity and innuendos of sex, to provoke frenzied reactions from his audience.

Law enforcement officials were frequently seen at concerts and often arrested Morrison on obscenity charges, which were usually later acquitted. The Doors also retreated into the studio, where they created works like LA Woman and the hard rocking Morrison Hotel. Morrison often retreated to Paris to unwind and write poetry.

Jim Morrison founded Zeppelin Publishing Company with the help of the legal department of Warner Brothers Pictures and Atlantic Records. Jim Morrison was also known for his very high IQ. Perhaps this was another reason why he was considered a potential threat to US intelligence. Interestingly, Morrison founded Zeppelin Publishing Company right before the rock band Led Zeppelin became famous. At the time, everyone knew who The Doors were, but Led Zeppelin was not well-known yet. Zeppelin Publishing Company was chartered, only to be shelved and later revived.

Jim Morrison encompassed a baritone voice that was dark and erotic. His poetic lyrics along with his voice, helped skyrocket The Doors to be one of the most talked about, controversial, and theatrical acts of our age.

Their popular hits of the 1960s included Light My Fire, Hello I Love You, Don't You Love Her, and many more. On March 1, 1969 Jim Morrison and The Doors were booked for a concert in Coconut Grove, Florida. Morrison's flight was held over in New Orleans, and he spent much time in the airport bar, drinking heavily.

By the Time Morrison arrived on stage, he was barely able to stand. In front of the screaming crowd of over 13,000 people, Morrison briefly exposed himself. Law enforcement officials were pressured by Miami area residents to issue a warrant for his arrest. Morrison later turned himself in to the FBI and went on trial on August 12, 1970.

Jim Morrison eventually withdrew from his own band to write poetry in Paris. He increased his drug and alcohol use, and was found dead in his bathtub on July 3, 1971. He was said to be the victim of an apparent heart attack. He was only 27 years old. Jim Morrison was then buried at the Pere-Lachaisse Cemetery, in Paris.

There is much controversy over his death because of the surrounding circumstances at the time. Following his death, there was a series of bizarre and strange events. People call them strange coincidences. For example, there was a three-day news blackout in the media. His death was not reported until the funeral was over. Robert Hillburn of the LA Times wrote about Morrison's obituary. He titled in article "Why Morrison -- News Delay?". He ignited a controversial spark that since has not dimmed.

Since Morrison's death, there have been rumors and myths of Morrison being spotted in strange places around the world. The most likely place he would be is Paris, France. However, there have been stories of sightings of Morrison, and even claims that he may be living in the Pacific Northwest. He is said to own a ranch there, and living peacefully in seclusion.

As highly unlikely it is for Jim Morrison to still be alive, stranger things have happened in our history. It certainly sparks the imagination of this Doors fan, and other music lovers around the world.

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Let's say that we want to take a short weekend vacation to San Francisco. If we were planning to drive and don't know how to get there, there is one key tool that we cannot do without: a map.

To use the map, there are two main questions that we will ask ourselves: (1) Where are we now? and (2) Where do we want to be? After answering these two questions, we can use the map to answer a third question: How will we get there? We then look at the map to find the best route to take to reach our chosen destination as soon as possible.

In the same manner, we need to apply these three big questions to our financial lives. We need to carefully analyze and reflect upon our current financial positions. Then, we should consider where we would like to see ourselves in the future. Lastly, we will create a map that tells us the best way to get to our goals.

Today, we will look at the first question. Later, we will look at the second and third questions.

Where are we now?

Although many of us are in denial about certain parts of our financial lives, there is always room for improvement. Some characteristics of our spending habits are very obvious, while others are hidden. The only way to make this work properly is to bring everything out into the open.

This is particularly true for spouses. We cannot expect our households to run smoothly if we are keeping financial information from our spouses. Whether good or bad, now is the time to mention everything so that nothing is left off of the financial map.

The critical step that will help us determine where we are now requires us to create four lists: the first two lists tell us what we OWN; the last two lists tell us what we OWE.

What do we OWN?

The first list of what we own is a list of our assets. This list includes everything that we have been able to save and/or acquire. This would include all banking accounts; personal investment savings and retirement accounts; equity in our homes and vehicles; and the resale value of some personal items.

The second list is a list of our sources of income, such as jobs or pensions. We would also include social security or disability income, as well as other sources, such as child support. Any money that is coming in would be listed here.

What do we OWE?

The first list of what we owe is a list of all debts and expenses. Every dollar spent should be accounted for, including those quick trips through the drive thru or the coffee we pick up on the way to work. We may not have actual figures for every expense, so it is OK to guess at this point. However, it would be good to start tracking spending habits so that the list can be correctly revised later.

The second list is list of irregular expenses. This list is designed to help us identify those irregular payments that we make throughout the year. Examples of this would be our home's property taxes (if not impounded) or the gifts we purchase throughout the year.

These expenses are often the budget busters that throw everything off when not planned in advance. Since they require large amounts of cash within a short period of time, an entire paycheck may disappear at once.

This list should help us avoid that problem in the near future. To help us prepare for those often-unexpected surprises, we should estimate the costs of these expenses. We then divide the total by 12 to get estimated monthly costs so that they can be included in our regular budget.

Completing these four lists can be an eye-opening experience. Although we pay our bills every month, we seldom take the time to add up all of our expenditures. When irregular expenses are included, our totals get even higher than we had realized. But the whole point of this exercise is to get a true idea of where we stand financially so that we know how to move forward to reach our goals.

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One of our main roles as parents is that of an educator. While there are many things that we allow our children to learn about at school, we know that money management is not a priority at most schools around the country.

With that in mind, it is important that we play an active role in helping our children develop the skills that they will need to be financially sound adults. This is not a skill that can be learned overnight, so it is imperative that we start to apply these principles to their lives early. Consistent practice will lead to developing good habits.

Proper divisions

Our children should know how to divide any money they receive into three categories: tithes, savings, and spending. If we show our children how to tithe off of their $1 bills, it will be completely natural for them when they start earning $1,000 paychecks.

We should impress upon our children that God is the source of all of our increase. It is only right to return to Him His tenth. We can also use the opportunity to teach them about helping those who are less fortunate than them. This can include donating money to a particular cause or giving away toys and clothing that they no longer use or need.

Our children should also put aside a portion of their earnings for savings. They can create both short term and long term goals that they would like to accomplish, such as saving for a special toy that they'd like to buy or saving for their own college education. Learning to save well in advance may keep our children from getting into pitfalls like debt.

Allow them to earn

We cannot fall into the trap of giving our children everything that they ask for. I have personally seen the disasters that result. These children are much more likely to grow up to be irresponsible adults who expect everything to be handed to them. They may place a high value on materialistic things and look to these items to create a sense of self-worth.

Rather than giving our children everything they ask for, we should develop some type of allowance system that teaches them the value of money and helps them learn that they must earn the things they want.

Many children have a misconception about money. The ATM machine will not dispense money to us if there is none in the account. They don't fully appreciate that we go to work every day to earn the money that buys the things they ask for.

For example, children may not fully understand the difference between a $20 CD and a $200 video game system. A gift is a gift to a child; the price is often irrelevant. As parents, we have to help them distinguish between the two.

If, for example, the child's allowance is $20 a week, they will quickly learn how to budget their money. They will see that while it takes one week to get a CD, it may take 10 weeks to get a new video game system. Our children will have a greater appreciation for the things we give them, and they will be more selective in the things they ask for.

The sooner we start teaching these very important skills, the better off our children will be when they have to face real world financial issues without us.

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Making the decision to go to school and actually find the right school to attend has probably been overwhelming. But you have finally made a decision and are in the process of getting things together for school. If you have been thinking about what you should bring with you to college, then the following will give you some in sight on what you should include in your college packing list.

The first thing that you will probably start packing is your clothing. You might want to bring all of the clothes that you own. But you should be aware that some schools require that you move all of your belongings from the dorm at the end of each semester. So you should limit the amount of clothing that you pack.

You will also need to bring toiletries and personal items. Toiletries would include items like a toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant. But you will also probably want to bring shower shoes (flip flops), a bathrobe, and a bathroom caddy. Many dorms have community bathrooms, where there is one bathroom that is centrally located on each floor. You would want the shower shoes to prevent your feet from getting in contact with the shower floor since other people may have conditions like athletes foot. The bathrobe is to keep you covered as you travel down the hall. And the bathroom caddy makes carrying personal items between your room and the bathroom easier.

Since you are going to school, you will want to bring school supplies. This would include items like a backpack, paper, pens and binders. You might also want to bring a computer so that you do not have to deal with lines or a time limit at the computer lab.

Each dorm will usually be furnished with at least a bed, closet, and a desk with a chair. But you may want to bring some items with you to make the room comfortable so that it feels a little more like home. These items might include a lamp, rug, and possibly some curtains.

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Acting, like any other craft, is two parts natural talent and one part education. Searching for just the right school can take some time and dependent upon what you want to learn, is also a subjective thing. Among those "to die for" drama, music and art schools, there are some which clearly and consistently outperform the others when it comes to putting out famous personalities.

Clearly belonging in the top ten acting schools are the following:

1. Julliard School. Located in the heart of New York City, attending Julliard is a dream for those who want to perform in theatre, dance or music. The criteria for admission to Julliard are a great deal more stringent than many other schools. Audition is required prior to entry and each year thereafter to remain with the program. Of more than 2000 applicants each year, they select about 8.

2. Yale University. An internationally recognized arena for visual and performing arts and the possessor of world acclaimed Schools of Art, Drama, and Music. Distinguished former students of Yale include Paul Newman, Meryl Streep, John Turturro, and Sigourney Weaver.

3. NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Founded in 1965 as a conservatory, Tisch quickly established itself as one of the leading arts schools in the country, shortly creating other departments that included dance, theatre design and lighting, and cinema studies.

4. Carnegie-Mellon. Located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon Drama has a long history of the very best in theatre and production classes. Featuring a pre-college drama program, it affords student a chance to take part in a professional training program prior to college, with three options available to them. Those of Acting, Musical Theater, or Design and Technical productions. The program puts its emphasis on creativity, craft and discipline.

5. The Academy of Arts University. Founded in San Francisco in 1929, belongs to the lists of distinguished schools for theater and performing arts. Featuring classes in Motion Pictures and television, as well as Animation and Visual Effects, it is also one of the first Universities for the arts, which host an online, distance-learning program.

6. New York Academy for Acting and Film. Located in the heart of New York near Broadway, does in fact see many of its students work under the lights of Broadway. The schools claim to greatness is their penchant for realism. Not only do they teach acting, but also how to succeed and how to handle the pressures of attempting to become an actor in a city where employment is difficult to attain.

7. The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. The Admission criteria of this school are highly selective. Each prospective student is evaluated based on dramatic ability or potential and readiness, in terms of maturity and motivation, to benefit from the school. The second year at the academy is by invitation only.

8. Marcel Marceau Paris International School of Mimodrama. Is one of the few schools offering courses about Theatrical mime. It opened in 1979, and since it's opening has garnered students from nearly every country in the world. The students are chosen by an audition process and then begin a two year course of learning which is multi-disciplined in content.

9. UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television. Located in Los Angeles California, the entertainment capital of the world, it draws on leaders of the industry for instruction. UCLA School of Theater holds the distinction of being the only university in the country where the studies of live theater, film, television, is integrated with that of digital media manipulation within one single teaching arena.

10. Acting School of South Florida. The school is famous for placing emphasis on acting training given to aspiring actors to prepare them for the real job. Most teachers here are former actors that have decided to share their talents and experience to those who would like to act.

When choosing a school of the performing arts, we should bear in mind that some of those we apply to will be filled, or will deny our application. Probably the best way to apply will be to choose one or two of those you don't feel you will be accepted to, but would love to attend. When the acceptance letters come in, based on what your choices are, make a decision.

We'll look forward to seeing you on the silver screen!

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The process of studying for an exam can feel very overwhelming if you don't have good study skills. Often times this is the difference between those students who do well on exams and those students who barely get by. Learning exam study tips and increasing your study speed are tools that you need to become a better student and test taker. This article will provide five study tips that will help you become a better student and provide the benefits of studying faster.

Developing your study routine all starts with where you study. The idea is to find a place that is free from distraction. When studying it is important to block all distractions to maximize your focus. After finding the best place to study that is free of distractions use that same study place everytime. When to study will make a huge difference in your success. You need to start studying at least one week prior to the exam date and for really challenging exams you may need to start a week and a half to two weeks prior.

Proper note taking is another skill that will lead to better test performance. When taking notes be sure to write down key points of a lecture or class. Students often times do not write anything down when the teacher or professor does not write anything on the board. You have to listen and write key points down. At the end of everyday go back and review those notes to make sure they make sense. Re-write any notes that need clarification or notes that do not make sense. reviewing your notes at the end of everyday will save time when test preparation times rolls around.

Another tip is to highlight your textbook instead of underlining. Studies have shown that high lighting is a more effective way of memorizing the material. Instead of high lighting just key words and terms focus on high lighting key phrases and important material. Of course this does require you the student to read the chapters.

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Author: Ellie Boatman

ISBN: 1598000586

It was Charles Dickens who stated in his famous novel Oliver Twist, "the law is an ass," and perhaps in some instances we would have to agree with him. However, what is even more alarming is when judges are bigger asses when they exhibit judicial bias or they abuse their wide discretionary powers that is accorded to them within the family court system. They may even, in certain instances, look the other way when there is a question of attorney ethics. All of this leads to a violation of due process that every citizen is entitled to under our democratic legal system. Such denial of justice was experienced by Ellie Boatman Conger, principal protagonist in Ellie Boatman's debut novel, Unbridled Injustice.

Many authors have turned to fiction to provide a beacon of enlightenment in understanding bitter struggles during dark times, and Boatman is no exception, as she uses this genre very effectively in narrating how one woman from Kentucky had been wronged by the judicial system.

Set against Lexington Kentucky's equestrian community, the novel tells the story of Ellie, who after vacationing for a week in Florida with close friends, arrives home at the airport only to be greeted with a divorce petition from her husband Roy. This comes as quite a shock to a woman who believed that life could not be sweeter. After all, she had three great children, a successful husband, a gorgeous home and farm that included several prized ponies, and the respect of her hometown social community.

However, all is not as it appears and as Ellie asserts, "sometimes our lives are like sleepwalking. When we finally awaken we have no idea where we are and even less how we managed to get there."

Shortly after receiving the divorce petition, Ellie finds herself embroiled in very nasty and costly judicial proceedings that could mean the loss of custody of her children to her husband. To further aggravate this frightful situation, Ellie regrettably engages a young and inexperienced attorney, who was not too swift on his feet and consequently is outmaneuvered by the unethical tactics and devious behavior of his opponent, who uses every trick in the book to make life miserable for Ellie. Adding a little more drama into the narrative is the grotesque possibility of child molestation that is ignored by a judge, who has her own agenda, and a lazy social worker assigned to the case.

For a first time author, Boatman shows a great deal of confidence in her story- telling abilities, although at times the pony show scenes wear a bit thin, slowing down the pace of the novel. Nonetheless, this hard-hitting narrative is a page turner not only because of its plot, but also the strong message it conveys. Conger gets top marks for her clarity and richness of voice, all of which contribute to the reader's ease in empathizing with Ellie's anger and despair, as she fights the sometimes unfairness of the judicial system in order to gain the custody of her children. In the end, does justice prevail?

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