Effects of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

The St. Valentine’s Day massacre was a killing of seven people on St. Valentine’s Day. Al Capone was responsible for these deaths. He sent a team of four men to kill his rival “Bugs” Moran and his men. Two of the four dressed as cops and lined the men up against the wall of a warehouse. Then the other two came in with machine guns and shot and killed all of them. Moran was not there; however, Capone’s men had believed he was. Six of the people killed were Moran’s men, the seventh was a mechanic who happened to be there fixing cars. So what was the result of this horrific gang shooting?
The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre has several results. First, it marked the beginning of the end to Moran’s power. Moran suffered a heavy blow losing his men, however, he still managed to keep control of his territory until the early 1930s. It then passed to Frank Nitti, a Chicago crime boss.
The St. Valentine’s Day massacre also brought the full attention of the federal government to bear on Capone and his criminal activities. This was long in coming, but it was like the straw that broke the camel’s back and caused them to look at him harder and start taking efforts to stop him.
Police eventually charged Capone gunmen Jack McGurn and John Scalise with the massacre. However, they both kind of got off, Scalise was murdered before he went to trial and the charges against McGurn were downgraded to a violation of the Mann Act, because he married his girlfriend, and she was the main witness against him. By marrying her, it became spouse privilege and so her testimony did not work very well. However, ironically, although he beat the charges, he was murdered himself on Valentine’s Day in 1936.
Another effect was that once the government started looking more closely at Capone, in 1931 he was convicted of income tax evasion and went to prison for eleven years. Thus, while the intention of the massacre was to take down Moran, and it eventually succeeded in doing so, it no doubt took down both Moran and Capone. So it backfired and succeeded and left the bloody turf war they had with each other as a stalemate.
Fred Burke, the one believed to have pulled the trigger, got off the easiest; he was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Michigan cop, but died of heart disease in 1940.
The men who helped him, were all murdered in various ways within five years of the events.
The garage, which stood at 2122 N. Clark Street, was demolished in 1967.
The two submachine guns used in the massacre were seized by police and are currently being held in the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department in Michigan.
So what were the effects of the St. Valentine’s Day massacre? The effects were the contribution to the downfall of both Capone and Moran, the murder of several other gang and mob members, the death of a police officer, the need for some reform in laws, and a higher awareness of mob and gang related activities. So, while the downfall of Moran and Capone are important, the St. Valentine’s Day massacre was an all around terrible occurrence that cost many their lives, and is still remembered today because of its violent and terrible nature.

Day After Valentine's Day Project: Stand Up To The R.I.C. (Romance Industrial Complex)

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Nicole Rodgers | Role/Reboot
Valentine's Day is a lot like New Years Eve, in the sense that for those who buy the hype, it never measures up. As many anti V-Day proselytizers point out, the holiday has become a consumerist hoax, pressuring coupled folks to buy each other expensive boxed chocolates, flowers, jewelry, and lingerie and willingly partake in overpriced, underwhelming romantic prix fixe dinner menus -- all to symbolize their L.O.V.E. It's a day that makes many un-coupled folks feel like losers; celebrates romantic love over all other sorts of love; turns love into a commodity that can be bought and sold; and makes otherwise rational folks behave like buffoons. You could say it's not my favorite holiday.
It's not Valentine's Day specifically that I take issue with, though. An excuse to do something nice for someone you love is not, on its face, a bad thing. (I have fond childhood memories of my parents giving my sister and me made-in-China stuffed animals holding chocolate hearts.) And I believe that forming loving bonds and connections with other humans is pretty much the most important thing most people will ever do, not to mention it's the best predictor of a happy and meaningful life (lots of research bears that out). But let's be clear: V-Day does not have a monopoly on love (nor do lavish weddings or other public shows of "competitive romance"), and most romance is not born out of obligation but out of genuine affection and inclination.
That's the problem with the whole Romance Industrial Complex (RIC). It thrives off making us feel inadequate in our romantic lives. Just as the diet industry will not affirm your real body the way it is -- wrinkles, cellulite, and all -- the romance industry will never affirm your existing (gasp!) imperfect relationship (or god forbid, lack of relationship). It will not affirm the mundane kindnesses of daily life that cannot be bought or sold. It's not simply that the RIC is limiting, lazy, and unimaginative; the trouble is how it crowds out and renders unimportant all the less-flashy, more authentic gestures that actually constitute the core of the relationship between people who love each other.
To my mind, this Industry O' Romance includes the "prince-charming" fantasies of childhood books, the entire film genre known as rom-coms, diamond-hawking jewelry stores, The Bachelor franchise, and those irksome eHarmony ads about meeting your perfect match. If it weren't for Whitney's recent untimely passing, I would add the song "I Will Always Love You" to this offensive list. (The best "love" songs are usually about heartbreak, not everlasting love, if you ask me). The RIC does not have the monopoly on love -- it has the largest microphone.
I recently made a toast at the engagement party of two close friends where I ended by saying: "Marriage, and all relationships, are hard, and they get messy at times. But that's why you have a close community of friends -- to support you and remind you that if anyone can make it work, the two of you can." (OK, I was drunk at the time and it may not have been that articulate, but you get the point I was trying to make). I swear there was a quiet lull afterwards; the kind that happens when you say something just a teeny bit taboo. I've noticed that this is what typically happens when anyone deigns to call the RIC fairytale into question in public. People become so invested in it that we stop being honest out of fear of judgment; no one wants to open him or herself up to any public scrutiny that could call the validity of their relationships into question. The result is that we hesitate to say out loud that romantic love can be intense and intoxicating and safe and nurturing, but at some points it will also be challenging and frustrating and will require patience, growth, and compromise.
That's why it's incumbent upon those of us who love, are loved, and who understand the honest, messy, complex nature of love to push back against anything that defines it narrowly, rigidly, and in a way that neglects anything not sanctioned by Hallmark. It requires recognizing that not being in a relationship does not mean you lack love. It means acknowledging and validating quiet but substantive gestures, along with the flashy. It demands making sure that you don't only ooh and ahh over a big diamond ring or public flower delivery to the office, but also over compromises that'd be easier not to make, communicating about difficult issues in a compassionate way, or leaving someone the last bite of dessert. For me, the height of romance is when my man takes the dog out for walk when it's cold or raining and I'm tired. Or when he vacuums without being asked (which, to his credit, he does often). The most romantic words I've ever heard him utter were: "I'm sorry that upset you; I'm going to try to do it differently in the future."
We spent last night eating Five Guys burgers and fries on our living room floor picnic-style, swigging from a bottle of red wine while wading through the DVR. It may not have been Hollywood’s version of a romantic Valentine's Day dinner, but it was true to who we are: honest, imperfect, and, yes, like love, sometimes messy. And when it was over, he even walked the dog.

Nicole Rodgers is the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Role/Reboot.

THE importance of Valentine"s day.

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Valentine's Day History and things

There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine.
Over time, February 14 has become the date for exchanging love messages and a celebration of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. The date is marked by sending poems and simple gifts, such as flowers, to loved ones and secret loves. By far, Valentine's Day Flowers are the most popular gift today. In the United States, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first valentine cards. Commercial valentines were introduced in the 1800's and now the date is very commercialised. The town of Loveland, Colorado, does a large post office business around February 14. The spirit of good continues as valentines are sent out with sentimental verses and children exchange valentine cards at school.

 

The History of Saint Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day started in the time of the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday to honour Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage. The following day, February 15th, began the Feast of Lupercalia.
The lives of young boys and girls were strictly separate. However, one of the customs of the young people was name drawing. On the eve of the festival of Lupercalia the names of Roman girls were written on slips of paper and placed into jars. Each young man would draw a girl's name from the jar and would then be partners for the duration of the festival with the girl whom he chose. Sometimes the pairing of the children lasted an entire year, and often, they would fall in love and would later marry.

Under the rule of Emperor Claudius II Rome was involved in many bloody and unpopular campaigns. Claudius the Cruel was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join his military leagues. He believed that the reason was that roman men did not want to leave their loves or families. As a result, Claudius cancelled all marriages and engagements in Rome. The good Saint Valentine was a priest at Rome in the days of Claudius II. He and Saint Marius aided the Christian martyrs and secretly married couples, and for this kind deed Saint Valentine was apprehended and dragged before the Prefect of Rome, who condemned him to be beaten to death with clubs and to have his head cut off. He suffered martyrdom on the 14th day of February, about the year 270. At that time it was the custom in Rome, a very ancient custom, indeed, to celebrate in the month of February the Lupercalia, feasts in honour of a heathen god. On these occasions, amidst a variety of pagan ceremonies, the names of young women were placed in a box, from which they were drawn by the men as chance directed.

The pastors of the early Christian Church in Rome endeavoured to do away with the pagan element in these feasts by substituting the names of saints for those of maidens. And as the Lupercalia began about the middle of February, the pastors appear to have chosen Saint Valentine's Day for the celebration of this new feaSt. So it seems that the custom of young men choosing maidens for valentines, or saints as patrons for the coming year, arose in this way.

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St. Valentine's Story

Let me introduce myself. My name is Valentine. I lived in Rome during the third century. That was long, long ago! At that time, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. I didn't like Emperor Claudius, and I wasn't the only one! A lot of people shared my feelings. Claudius wanted to have a big army. He expected men to volunteer to join. Many men just did not want to fight in wars. They did not want to leave their wives and families. As you might have guessed, not many men signed up. This made Claudius furious. So what happened? He had a crazy idea. He thought that if men were not married, they would not mind joining the army. So Claudius decided not to allow any more marriages. Young people thought his new law was cruel. I thought it was preposterous! I certainly wasn't going to support that law!
Did I mention that I was a priest? One of my favourite activities was to marry couples. Even after Emperor Claudius passed his law, I kept on performing marriage ceremonies -- secretly, of course. It was really quite exciting. Imagine a small candlelit room with only the bride and groom and myself. We would whisper the words of the ceremony, listening all the while for the steps of soldiers.
One night, we did hear footsteps. It was scary! Thank goodness the couple I was marrying escaped in time. I was caught. (Not quite as light on my feet as I used to be, I guess.) I was thrown in jail and told that my punishment was death.
I tried to stay cheerful. And do you know what? Wonderful things happened. Many young people came to the jail to visit me. They threw flowers and notes up to my window. They wanted me to know that they, too, believed in love.
One of these young people was the daughter of the prison guard. Her father allowed her to visit me in the cell. Sometimes we would sit and talk for hours. She helped me to keep my spirits up. She agreed that I did the right thing by ignoring the Emperor and going ahead with the secret marriages. On the day I was to die, I left my friend a little note thanking her for her friendship and loyalty. I signed it, "Love from your Valentine."
I believe that note started the custom of exchanging love messages on Valentine's Day. It was written on the day I died, February 14, 269 A.D. Now, every year on this day, people remember. But most importantly, they think about love and friendship. And when they think of Emperor Claudius, they remember how he tried to stand in the way of love, and they laugh -- because they know that love can't be beaten!

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Valentine Traditions

Hundreds of years ago in England, many children dressed up as adults on Valentine's Day. They went singing from home to home. One verse they sang was: Good morning to you, valentine;
Curl your locks as I do mine ---
Two before and three behind.
Good morning to you, valentine.
In Wales wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes were favourite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, "You unlock my heart!"
In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how you are feeling.
In some countries, a young woman may receive a gift of clothing from a young man. If she keeps the gift, it means she will marry him.
Some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine's Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.
A love seat is a wide chair. It was first made to seat one woman and her wide dress. Later, the love seat or courting seat had two sections, often in an S-shape. In this way, a couple could sit together -- but not too closely!
Think of five or six names of boys or girls you might marry, As you twist the stem of an apple, recite the names until the stem comes off. You will marry the person whose name you were saying when the stem fell off.
Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed. Take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind. Count the seeds that remain on the stem. That is the number of children you will have.
If you cut an apple in half and count how many seeds are inside, you will also know how many children you will have.

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Why is this St Valentines Day page on PictureFrames.co.uk and what does it have to do with Picture Frames??

Way back in the last century: 1998 to be precise, when pictureframes.co.uk started, the picture framing company behind it was making a range of photo frames called the Splash! range: "The most colourful Photo-frames". One of our registered designs was a heart shaped frame available in fourteen bright colours - the valentine's day page was created by cravenplan computers to market this product. Pictureframes now specialise in custom made pictureframes ordered online - we can now make frames any colour under the sun

The Christian Marriage Influence

Although you can never find a PERFECT marriage, using Christian marriage influence, you might not even realize that you are creating a marriage that possess the ideal example, for which others outwardly look, inwardly expect, plus REMEMBER for themselves.
Our current universe seems quite different from the world before... where God made his presence verbally, visually, and even physically known to man in the New and Old Testaments. Today, your individual character or personality primarily come from the Christian marriage influence of the family that raises you - specifically, it almost directly reflects the strength of the marriage that your parents have.

Nowadays, solid Christian marriage character is weakening. And, it is so sad to know that the marriage relationship does not carry as much importance as it previously did. God blesses marriage, but today these benefits are seldom seen.

The Christian marriage influence fades farther away as time goes by. If only couples continue to follow it; the world can be different in positive ways. Marriage is not that easy because it involves so many different aspects of life. Still, it comprises holiness and blessings from God, and this goes back even to times in the Garden of Eden. If we again use that example, Christian marriage can stay as powerful as it was before people lost their way and began to sin.

From deep within the heart and soul, as a Christian, you virtually always keep the inner character of a Christian. And, with the Christian marriage influence - the great gift from God - you can follow beneficial example accordingly. But, Christians are no longer consistently observing this highly ethical responsibility they have... which is the same one as when they originally enter marriage.

Christian marriage totally involves the relationship of the couple. Also, it also concerns the relationship of every individual... from the inner family, plus the relationships of extended family members who may be outside of their family. Christian marriage character even extends into the community.

Nonetheless, the relationship of the parents with their siblings is what solidifies real Christian marriage. It starts from the man and wife couple, then extends onward to the children. Amazingly, Christian marriage character highly affects the personalities of children. And, by the way, are you planning a marriage for yourself?

If so, then be sure you are following the characteristics of a good CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE because a Christ centered family will have love that is endless. This is how to be sure that you display the Christian marriage influence where love, peace, understanding, and openness are ever-present.

Although you can never find a PERFECT marriage, when you follow Christ, you might not even realize that you are creating a marriage that possess the ideal example, for which others outwardly look, inwardly expect, plus REMEMBER for themselves.

In summary, what you are now is almost a direct result of the Christian marriage influence of your parents. And, their marriage affects the whole you. Youth character comes about basically because of the good Christian marriage qualities their parents possess. So, if you want to raise good youthFeature Articles, then plan a Christian marriage for yourself.

A strong and loving Christian marriage is practically the most life fulfilling influence you may ever experience.

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Herbal remedies for Men health - Reduces anxiety and Correcting premature ejaculation

 In all cases a man should stand besides his family, so it is most importance to take of care of your health, as your family needs you the most. Recognizing and preventing men's health problems is not just a man's issue. The impact that a man’s problem has on his entire family, be it his wife, children, parents or relatives makes it an entire family concern.

That is why it is more important for men to give basic awareness to their health. Research proved that women live longer than men all over the world, so you have to keeping in mind that, you not only have unique health concerns, but you also suffer more from certain diseases.

Men are more helpless than women in the level of fertility. The use of drugs, steroids, alcohol and overweight affect the time to regard a child. Here are some tips to enhance male fertility.

When there are difficulties before undergoing a complex procedure to prove that there are some changes in lifestyle that may increase the chances of conceive a child.

SOME BASIC TIPS:

Stop smoking: The snuff is associated with both a low number of sperm with her limited mobility. Marijuana, in turn, can also affect the same way.

Whenever possible, walk away from toxins: Men working in the construction industry, in large factories, in agriculture or are in contact with poisonous or environmental toxins such as pesticides, insecticides, lead, radiation or heavy metals, serious risk of suffering infertility.

Eat vitamins: A low level of zinc or vitamin C deficiencies can cause the formation of sperm.

Practice exercise restraint: Physical activity may indirectly reduce the excessive number of spermatozoa to lower the testosterone level. Needless to say, it is necessary to dispense steroids, substances that can cause shrinkage of the testicles, resulting in infertility finally safe.

Pay attention to your weight: The men are overweight and those who do not weigh enough for their body size may have infertility problems. Those who are overweight may experience hormonal disorders and those who are too thin have a low number of spermatozoa and a decrease in the effectiveness of their role.

Reduce alcohol consumption: Alcohol decreases the production of normal sperm, essential for a successful natural pregnancy.

Because many factors contribute to fertility, it is important to consult with your doctor to eliminate genetic problems or if you are finding difficult to conceive. No medication (including herbal medicine or alternative medicine) can help if there are genetic or severe structural problems that affect fertility. It is important to know the cause, so you get the right treatment.

Natural remedies have been used in alternative medicine for thousands of years to support the health of the female reproductive system, ovulation and supporting healthy and efficient conditions for the design. Natural remedies have been used in alternative medicine for thousands of years to support the health of the female reproductive system, ovulation and supporting the conditions for healthy and efficient design. The herbal fertility tonics have been part of alternative and complementary medicine for thousands of years and have been used to safely maintain harmony, health and systemic balance in the female reproductive system.

For this reason, Herbal products treat the individual holistically in a variety of factors including diet, lifestyle, personality type, surroundings and emotional elements - thereby supporting the health of the individual as a whole (rather than treating problems in isolation).

Maintain a healthy weight (not excessive or insufficient) is beneficial because it is the body's way of feeling if you can sustain a pregnancy. It is important not to see fertility in isolation, as it covers many different areas of operation.

Important Note: For men with fertility problems, some doctors are prescribing a very conventional way to have a baby: MORE XXX. Sperm quality, Correcting premature ejaculation can also be improved and enhanced if men don't smoke, drink moderately, exercise or get more herbal remedies or products.
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Ways to Effective Communication in You Marriage

All marriages will have communication problems once in a while. But when poor communication with your spouse becomes a chronic problem, all aspects of your life together can be affected. Read on for some simple communication techniques for common communication issues.

Honesty
Speaking honestly and openly with your spouse may be the most important factor to effective communication. The lack of which may be one of the most basic causes behind conflicts. Before you start to blame your spouse for not being open and honest, take a look at your communication habits. Do you ever:
-Tell your spouse what you think they want to hear just to end the argument?
-Avoid bringing up an issue that�s important to you because it makes your spouse uncomfortable?
-Not ask for what you want directly, instead hoping that they will �figure it out?�

Listening
There is a difference between waiting for your spouse to make a point before you These are just a few of the common communication pitfalls that prevent honest and productive discussions from happening. By avoiding the real issues, for whatever the reason, you are not being honest with your spouse and you are cheating yourself from resolving the problem. Not only will this cause more problems in the future, but you will both feel unsatisfied and you can be sure the argument will surface again. Honest communication means discussing an issue with maturity and respect.
contradict it and actually trying to understand what they are saying. You can�t expect your spouse to take the time to listen to you if you don�t do the same for them. Encourage your spouse to open up to you � and understand that you may have to make the first move. Offering to let your spouse talk first while you listen may help them understand your commitment to a productive conversation. Give feedback as they talk and try to summarize what they have said to make sure you really understand where they are coming from. Your patience and understanding will pay off as they show you the same respect when it�s your turn to open up.

Practice
Once you�ve found what communication tactics work � use them. It may take a while to find out what methods work best, but I bet you already know what doesn�t work. Start with identifying those tactics that don�t get you anywhere; whether it�s be yelling, ignoring, or avoiding the issue. Talk with your spouse and make a resolution to identify and stop the unhealthy and unproductive communication tactics that are restricting you from effective, productive communication. And don�t be afraid to try new communication tactics. Marriage takes a lot of work and practice makes perfect.

For more information on effective communication and conflict resolution, visit http://www.marriagemax.com

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