Jeb Bush

2007-04-28T23:59:24Z

Tony Drago: corrected link to GWB's page

[[Image:JebBush02.jpg‎|right|thumb|550px|Jeb Bush, 2007]]
'''John Ellis "Jeb" Bush''', was born February 11, 1953 in Midland, [[Texas]]. He is the second son of President [[George H. W. Bush]] and [[Barbara Bush]]. He is also the younger brother of President [[George W. Bush]]. He resides in Coral Gables, [[Florida]] with his wife Columba Bush. His nickname, "Jeb" (a moniker for his initials) was given to him by his parents. He served two terms as Governor of Florida, ending in January 2007, and will join the board of Tenet Healthcare, the biggest publicly traded hospital company in the United States.[http://money.cnn.com/2007/04/12/news/newsmakers/bush.reut/index.htm][http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070412/BREAKINGNEWS/70412027/1086]

== Childhood ==

When he was six years old, the family moved from Midland, TX (where his father ran an oil drilling company) to [[Houston]], Texas. He was a budding athlete, enjoying baseball and tennis. He went to a public elementary school, and later to a private school. When he was in eighth grade, George H. W. Bush won a seat in Congress and moved to Washington, DC. The Bush boys stayed in Houston with another family to finish the school year, and spent most summers and holidays at the family estate, located at Kennebunkport, Maine. He then enrolled at Phillips Andover Academy, in Massachusetts already attended by his brother, George. Jeb Bush made the honor roll his first year. [http://www.who2.com/jebbush.html]

== Marriage and Family ==

Bush met his wife, Columba, while teaching English as part of a University program, in Leon, Guanajato, [[Mexico]] in 1971. (Columba was born in Leon in 1954.) The two were were married on February 23, 1974, shortly after Bush graduated from the [[University of Texas]] with a degree in Latin American Affairs. They have three children: George (known as George P., born 1976), Noelle (born 1977) and John (known as Jebby, born 1983).

== Politics ==

Jeb Bush and family moved to Florida in 1981 and joined the Codina Group, a real estate development company. He became Secretary of Commerce under governor Bob Martinez in 1987 and was the Republican nominee for governor in 1994, losing to incumbent Lawton Chiles. In 1998 he ran again and won, becoming governor of Florida at the same time his brother George W. was governor of Texas. He was re-elected in 2002, defeating Democrat William McBride (who had upset former Attorney General Janet Reno in the Democratic primary election). Bush did not run for re-election to a third term in 2006; another Republican, Charlie Crist, was elected to succeed him. After eight years, Jeb Bush left office as one of the most popular and prominent governors in state history. There is much talk about him running for President in eight years (2016) when he would be only 62 years old. [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/02/us/politics/02jeb.html?ex=1325394000&en=935d0b0bf3613771&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss]
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Leeds

2007-04-28T23:50:26Z

Tony Drago:

A major city in [[Yorkshire]]. Known as the "London of the North" due to a flourishing financial and business sector and the large number of prestigious shops and hotels that have appeared in the 21st century.

==History==

During the 17th century, Leeds was predominantly a merchant town, manufacturing [[textiles]] which were exported by means of the Humber estuary. As trading increased throughout the 17th and 18th century, nearly half of England's exports passed through Leeds. The Leeds Corn Exchange, an important meeting place for tradesmen survives to this day and is a historic local landmark despite now being a shopping centre.

==The Industrial Revolution==

The [[Industrial Revolution]] sparked a massive population growth in Leeds. The catalysts for this industrial growth were, as in merchant times, the superb transport links. Waterborne transport was originally via the Aire & Calder rivers but, in 1816, the Leeds and [[Liverpool]] Canal was completed allowing huge volumes of goods to be transported between these two cities and, via the famous docks at [[Liverpool]], to the whole world.

During the Industrial Revolution, Leeds was a centre for machinery manufacture as well as having thriving industries based on textiles, chemicals, leather and pottery. Being in the midst of a famous [[coal]] producing heartland, the first commercial railway (The Middleton Railway) was built to transport coal into the centre of Leeds.

In 1893 Leeds was granted city status.

==Modern Leeds==

In the late 20th century, Leeds began to shake off the image of an industrial Northern city, particularly after the decline of the coal and manufacturing industries in the area had led to widespread unemployment. Leeds now has two universities, the Metropolitan and the University of Leeds. The University of Leeds is one of the most popular British universities and attracts students from all over the world. The rise of the Financial sector in Leeds was a massive boost to the economy and led to widespread regeneration. Leeds is now described as a "24 hour" city and has seen huge growth in city living and urban culture fuelled by the thriving business sector. Leeds was the setting for 1990s and 2000s [[situation comedy]] [[Leeds United]].

==Attractions==

Leeds is the home of the world famous Headingley [[cricket]] ground situated in Headingley (a popular student area).

The Royal Armouries museum was built at Brewery Wharf in Leeds.

The Tetley Brewery is still situated at Brewery Wharf and is a popular tourist attraction as well as being a sucessful brewery.

The famous London luxury goods store Harvey Nichols has its only other branch in Leeds.

The New Penny is one of Leeds oldest public houses and is famous for its hospitality and traditional pub games.

Gipton, a part of Leeds close to the city centre, is home to many beautifully landscaped parks and stunning [[modern architecture]].

Golden Acre park is a popular spot for local dog lovers with walking the dog ("dogging" as the locals call it) being a great way to meet new friends.

Kirkstall Abbey is the best preserved example of a [[Cistersian]] monestary in the British Isles

==The People==

Despite the old image of a grim northern industrial town, Leeds now has a thriving multicultural community with thousands of students and workers choosing to live here. Despite the influx of people from all over the UK, Leeds citizens have lost none of their reputation for friendliness and hospitality. Recently, the BBC's Five Live programme ran a survey to find "the friendliest street in Britain". This was awarded to a street in Armley, a part of Leeds most famous for being Barbara Taylor Bradford's birthplace. Visitors need only visit some of Leeds most famous traditional pubs and restaurants (Queen's Court, The New Penny, The Angel Inn) to witness this first hand.

During the 1980s, Leeds was famous for a thriving music scene. The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, Hot Chocolate and Softcell are just some of the many bands hailing from the city.

==Links==

http://www.leeds.gov.uk

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/

http://www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey/

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