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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL The Amensty International is a website and global movement that fight against injustices and promote human rights. This organization currently works wherever justice, truth, and dignity are denied to people. In 1961 the first steps of this organization were taken when British lawyer Peter Benenson decided to stand up for two individuals who were jailed for raising their glasses in a toast to freedom. Since then the organization has grown to have 3million supporters, activists, and volunteers in over 150 countries worldwide. Two featured campaigns that this organization currently has are “Hope for Women inAfghanistan?” and “17 States Down, 13 to Go” campaigns. With the first campaign this organization wants theUnited Statesto create an action plan so that the women inAfghanistando not loose their current rights once theUnited StatesleavesAfghanistan. The s... read more

People, Events, Themes From 1914-2012 People Barrack Obama George W. Bush Osama Bin Laden Rosa Parks Martin Luther King Jr Little Rock 9 Bill Clinton Adolf Hitler Bill Gates Steve Jobs Events World War II 9/11 Pearl Harbor Economic Downfall Civil Rights Movement Holocaust Bracero Program Themes Slavery Social Inequality World Wars Economy Technology... read more

Industrial Designers Society of America I would like to join this organization because it is for students who are interested in product design which is what I plan to study in college. I believe that joining this organization will enhance my education because I will be able to explore further than what I am being taught in the classroom. I also believe that this organization is beneficial to me because it will provide me with opportunities to network, socialize, and participate in various workshops. Latino Alliance I would primarily join this organization because I am Latino and because I would like to meet new people. Joining this organization will provide me with the opportunity to build a strong Latino community around campus along with the other Latino students. This organization will also provide me with different ... read more

I may have not gone to Rome or China like most of my friends but my spring break was one to remember. In order for my spring break to be fun I had to do my homework over the weekend which wasn't so fun but I managed to get it all done before spring break started. During my break I visited my number one college which is Columbia College Chicago. While at Columbia I met future classmates and instructors and I also had the opportunity to learn more about the college. Visiting my top college choice was a good oportunity for me to meet new people and explore new places, I believe this experience will help me make a better college choice come may first. During my spring break I also had the opportunity to hang ... read more

"SHOUT OUTS" Firecat #1 Cynthia Arellano I want to give a shout out to Cynthia because she always goes to office hours with Ms.Buena and Mr.Kurz whenever she needs help with math. I also want to give her this shout out because she always tries hard to do all her work on time and in a professional manner. Firecat #2 Sofia Zervas I want to give this shout out to Sofia because she is able to take care of many things at once such as a college math class, college scholarships, and other homework and still maintain good grades. I also want to give this shout out to her because she has been working really hard on finding scholarships and helping me with some of mine as well. Firecat #3 Juana Labra I want to give ... read more

"This I Believe" Throughout my life I have faced many struggles when it comes to school work. When I was younger I had difficulties reading and comprehending different texts. This was a big problem for me because I wasn’t reading at the level I was supposed to and I was falling behind. As a child I also had difficulties with the basic math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Not understanding these basic operations caused me to not fully understand longer problems which involved these basic operations. Due to the fact that I was not comprehending basic math and reading I started to feel embarrassed of my self because I was falling behind. Since I did not want to be seen as the dumb kid in the class by my peers I started to take ... read more

1. Summarize your article The article that I chose is about a TCF bank that was robbed in chicago's south loop community about a mile or two from our school. In the news report it was stated that the individual was wearing sunglasses and told the bank teller he had a weapon and demanded for money. In the the article it was also stated that the individual left the bank with an undefined amount of money and that the same bank had been robbed about a month ago. 2. How does your current event relate to topics or ideas that we have discussed in world history. Explain fully This article relates to our last class discussion about the extent that people are willing to go to in order to make money. I believe that this article ... read more

1. According to this article, how is modern slavery different from earlier forms of slavery throughout history? The people are being forced to work as prostitutes, house keepers, and work in jobs they do not want to do instead of plantations. They are also being threatened to be deported if they rebel or not work at their best. 2. Why does this movement against human sex trafficking connect to the legacy of President Lincoln? This movement connects to Lincoln's legacy because Lincoln passed the emancipation proclamation and abolished slavery which is similar to this movements mission to end sex trafficking and modern day slavery. 3. Describe the Polaris project. What do you think about this project? They offer a 24 hour hotline in over 170 languages and take calls from people who suspect sex trafficking or ... read more

How has the Columbian Exchange & Triangle Trade affected current day foods & culture? Provide a family recipe that includes at least one of the following ingredients and then answer the questions that follow:Sugar, chocolate, vanilla, tomato, potato, avocado, strawberries, pineapple, chilies, corn, sweet potato, peanuts Steak Bits and Potatoes in Green Sauce (Bistec y Papas en Salsa Verde) Ingredients 5 Tomatillos 3 Green Chilies 3 Potatoes 1 Pounds of Steak A Pinch of Cumin Cooking Directions 1. Chop steaks into small bites 2. Chop the potatoes into small cubes or desired size 3. Now cook steak bites in a pot till they are done 4. Boil the tomatillos and green chilies together in another pot 5. Once the tomatillos and green chilies are done blend them together in the blender with a pinch of cumin ... read more

What are some of the reasons that books are banned in high schools? Sex, profanity, and racism remain among the primary categories to be banned. Do you agree with any of these reasons? Explain. I don't agree with these reasons at all because I believe that we all need to learn about these topics. I believe that it is necessary to learn about these topics in order for to be more open minded and take precautions in the things we do. What reasons do you NOT agree with (this means that you think high school students SHOULD be able to read about these topics). Why? I believe that drugs and sex are among the top categories that high school teens should be learning about. I believe these categories are best to learn about because we can ... read more