Nicole Carter

Sped teacher with side-hustle in teaching college history. Wife, mom, front-line gal.

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@ryanhallyall @grok what does this mean for Jasper county Missouri?

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@HikariUber @janna_e_haider Master’s here. I am an historian.

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These delineations mean more to the devs than the average user. We want features- uploads, downloads, easy integrations, speed, quality, creation. I’d like an expansion on the tasks. I’d also like images that can integrate text.

Most of all, I’d like affordability. In this Saas society, $20 per month is a big deal. I’d like to see more for that $20. Or another tier for $25. $200 tiers are absurd in this economy. If you have people telling you that $200 is a great deal, they’re either high-$ devs with lots of perks and benefits or wealthy degenerates. Don’t listen to them.

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Hope these stories are striking your fancy!!! At some point, I'll expand the history topics.

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If you have any teacher friends, here's a middle school ELA or social studies bellwork. Feel free to send to them. Pretty Boy Floyd- https://t.co/xTkdd3L63U

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Here's another teacher page- Baby Face Nelson https://t.co/vNHbaADO1A

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Velma West- another teacher page. https://t.co/nuWtMLqbl4

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"Bugs" Moran

George ""Bugs"" Moran was a prominent figure in the Chicago underworld during the Prohibition era, known for his fierce rivalry with Al Capone. Born Adelard Cunin in 1893 in Minnesota to French immigrants, Moran adopted various aliases throughout his criminal career, with ""Bugs"" being a nickname reflecting his volatile temper.

Moran's criminal activities were deeply rooted in the North Side of Chicago, where he led the North Side Gang, an Irish-American criminal organization. They were involved in bootlegging, gambling, and various other illegal activities, directly competing with Capone's Italian-American South Side Gang. This rivalry culminated in the infamous Saint Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929, where seven members of Moran's gang were brutally executed in a garage on North Clark Street. Moran himself narrowly escaped the attack, reportedly due to his late arrival at the scene.

Despite surviving the massacre, Moran's power and influence waned significantly in the years that followed. His gang was unable to recover fully from the losses, and Moran struggled to maintain his standing in the increasingly competitive criminal landscape. The constant pressure from law enforcement and rival gangs eventually took its toll.

Moran's criminal career ended when he was convicted of bank robbery in 1946. He was sentenced to ten years in prison, where his health deteriorated. George ""Bugs"" Moran died in 1957 while serving his sentence in Leavenworth Federal Prison. His life story is emblematic of the volatile nature of gangster life during Prohibition, marked by violent encounters, fierce rivalries, and a stark decline from power. Moran's legacy is closely tied to the brutal violence of the era and serves as a reminder of the ultimate cost of life in organized crime.

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Jack Diamond - gangster profile

Jack ""Legs"" Diamond, also known as Gentleman Jack, was an Irish-American gangster and a charismatic figure in the underworld during Prohibition. Born in 1897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Diamond moved to New York City where he quickly rose through the ranks of organized crime. His moniker, ""Legs,"" derived from his ability to elude law enforcement and rivals alike, often escaping dangerous situations with his quick thinking and even quicker feet.

Diamond's criminal activities centered around bootlegging, the illegal trafficking of alcohol, which was highly profitable during the Prohibition era. He was also involved in gambling and narcotics, diversifying his criminal portfolio to maximize profits. Despite his criminal lifestyle, Diamond was known for his sharp dress and charismatic demeanor, often seen in the company of celebrities and politicians, which helped him cultivate a public image of a dashing rogue, rather than a hardened criminal.

However, Diamond's life was anything but glamorous. He survived several assassination attempts, earning him the nickname ""the clay pigeon of the underworld"" for his seeming ability to dodge death. His continual survival made him a legend in his own time, contributing to the mythos of the untouchable gangster, a figure both feared and admired.

Diamond's luck ran out in 1931 when he was finally killed in Albany, New York, under mysterious circumstances. His murder was never officially solved, adding a layer of mystery and intrigue to his already colorful life. The death of Legs Diamond marked the end of an era of flamboyant, high-profile gangsters who operated openly and with a degree of public approval or fascination. His life story serves as a vivid window into the volatile world of organized crime during one of its most notorious periods, illustrating the perilous balance between notoriety and danger in the life of a gangster.

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Another guy who deserves some spotlight- Frank Nash.

Frank Nash was a notorious American criminal mastermind, whose career spanned from the 1910s through the early 1930s. Born in 1887 in Birdseye, Indiana, Nash became known as a mastermind behind numerous bank robberies, burglaries, and even jailbreaks, earning the nickname ""Jelly"" Nash due to his use of nitroglycerin to crack safes.

Nash's criminal exploits took him across various states, but he is perhaps best known for his involvement in what became known as the ""Kansas City Massacre"" in 1933. This violent incident occurred when several law enforcement officers and gang members attempted to free Nash from custody during his transfer at the Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. The shootout resulted in the deaths of four law enforcement officers and Nash himself, marking one of the bloodiest episodes in American criminal history.

The Kansas City Massacre was a pivotal moment in the era of organized crime, drawing national attention and leading to significant changes in how the FBI pursued and apprehended fugitives. The event highlighted the extreme dangers of gangsterism during the Prohibition era and the early years of the Great Depression, emphasizing the lengths to which criminals and their associates would go to protect one of their own.

Despite his violent end, Frank Nash is remembered as one of the cleverest bank robbers of his time, with a career that spanned multiple high-profile crimes and escapes. His involvement in the Kansas City Massacre has left a lasting legacy, often cited as a turning point that helped solidify the FBI's role in combating organized crime in the United States. Nash's story encapsulates the lawlessness of the time and the eventual federal crackdown on the rampant gangster activity that characterized the early 20th century.

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Bonnie Parker- part of the famous duo

Bonnie Parker, of the infamous duo Bonnie and Clyde, captured the American public’s imagination with her daring exploits during the early 1930s. Born in 1910 in Rowena, Texas, Bonnie's life took a dramatic turn when she met Clyde Barrow, a charismatic criminal. Together, they embarked on a crime spree across the central United States. Bonnie was often portrayed as a cigar-smoking femme fatale in photographs, which sensationalized her image in the media and elevated her to a near-mythical status. Their notorious journey included bank robberies, shootouts with the police, and daring escapes, which captivated and horrified the nation. Despite her portrayal as a ruthless outlaw, evidence suggests that Bonnie’s role in the actual shootouts may have been exaggerated. The most mysterious aspect of Bonnie’s life involves her motivation—whether it was love, adventure, or desperation that kept her at Clyde’s side. Their crime spree ended abruptly in 1934 in a deadly ambush by law enforcement in Louisiana. This violent conclusion has left many questions about the extent of Bonnie's involvement and her intentions, making her a subject of fascination and debate even decades later.

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Mafia was a pretty big deal, too. What makes them so notorious is that once they had a foothold, they were hard to work around. Legal efforts were often undermined.

Let's go with a guy from NYC. Francesco Ioele, better known as Frank Yale, was a Mafia boss who ruled Brooklyn with an iron fist and a flashy style. Born in Italy in 1893, Yale came to New York as a boy, quickly making a name for himself in the gritty streets of Brooklyn. By the 1910s, he controlled a powerful gang involved in extortion, gambling, and, later, Prohibition-era bootlegging.

Yale’s charisma and ruthlessness earned him a reputation as a formidable boss. He even played a role in Al Capone’s rise, acting as a mentor to the young gangster before Capone left for Chicago. Yale’s influence wasn’t limited to his territory; his connections extended across the Mafia’s growing national network.

But Yale’s ambition eventually became his downfall. In the late 1920s, tensions grew between Yale and his Chicago associates, particularly over bootlegging profits. The rivalry turned fatal in 1928 when Yale was ambushed and gunned down in his car in Brooklyn. His murder, believed to have been orchestrated by Capone’s men, was one of the first uses of the Tommy gun in a Mafia hit.

Yale’s death marked the end of an era for Brooklyn’s underworld and signaled the increasing centralization of Mafia power under figures like Capone.

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So many mafia people named Johnny. (My favorite is from KC, MO. More on him later. We'll work our way through some others, first.)

John "Johnny""Torrio wasn’t a man who sought the spotlight, but his influence shaped the criminal landscape of Chicago for decades. Born in Italy in 1882, Torrio immigrated to New York as a child. By his teens, he had immersed himself in organized crime, running small gambling rings. But it was his move to Chicago in 1909 that cemented his legacy.

Torrio took over a South Side gang, transforming it into a sophisticated empire that controlled brothels, gambling dens, and, with the advent of Prohibition, bootlegging operations. His greatest contribution was his mentorship of Al Capone, who joined Torrio’s operation in 1920. While Capone became the infamous face of Chicago’s underworld, Torrio orchestrated its rise.

Torrio's business acumen set him apart. Unlike his contemporaries, he preferred negotiation to violence, forging alliances with rival gangs to minimize bloodshed. But even Torrio couldn’t escape the dangers of his trade. In 1925, after surviving an assassination attempt that left him critically injured, Torrio retired, handing the reins to Capone.

His decision to step away spared him the violent fates of many peers. Torrio lived out his life quietly, dying in 1957 of natural causes—a rarity for a Mafia boss. His legacy lies in his vision: turning disorganized street gangs into the modern, profitable syndicates that defined organized crime in America.

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Great points @KOblackwoodnj!!

Health care is not paid for after teachers retire. I have to pay for it myself. If I've paid into SS, why would my benefits be reduced to ensure an artificial sense of "fairness" to the people who usually work 2-3 jobs throughout their career (teachers). I maintain that public servants in the educational realm are not making bank. If you see rich teachers, they either came from $, married well, or made some good investments. Generally not the case in my neck of the woods.

Getting the earned benefits whether it be from one pot or two is still earned benefits.

I love your point that tax payers are held hostage by the taxation, but public education is not going away. Each district should responsibly use the tax payer money.
There are legion other aspects of tax payer handling that could be shored up, but squabbling over education being a hostage situation isn't really the foundational issue, here. The issue is that people who pay into something for years don't get the benefit later. It would be like if you worked 2 jobs but only got paid for one of them just because one job has a good system.

Also remember that once I'm drawing on those benefits, I'm generally locked in to that pay with little adjustment for cost of living and inflation. I will work 2-3 jobs after retirement just so I can afford said healthcare, inflation, and the American way of life. =-((

Please don't worry that teachers are making too much money off of the backs of the taxpayers. We're also part of the population that pays for this system, and we're not benefitting more than is due with this change.

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@paul_kellogg Prayers for your wife.

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