I choose to nominate Sal Dimicilli as hero because he is a person who helps a tremendous amount of people without no one asking him to. Also I nominate Sal because he tends to help his neighbors in the community when they have economical or physical problems. If I had to nominate an individual in 2011 it would be President Obama because he is doing a good job running the country and needs to get more recognition.... read more
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I will like to shout out to Jeanine Riley. I would like shout out Jeanine because in math class she is always focused and always contributing to the lesson. I also will like to shoutout Jasmine Valentin for all participating in math class and always ready when called upon.... read more
This I believe : Many people seem to score high standardized test yet recieve poor grades , on the case many earn straigh A's while failing these standardized test of intelligence; this refers back to my belief that grades doesn't truly reflect an individual intelligence. Grades typically reflect on an individual's work ethic , everyone is for the most part capable of receiving the same grade as anyone else. It all just depends the person willingness to work , coincidencely those that are so called " intelligent" are the people who tend to have more work ethic than others. Honestly I believe one of the hardest situations is defining intelligence , for many years now psychologists try to figure how to measure intelligence . I believe everyone is intelligent in there own unique way. In most ... read more
1. Recently Greece, the country at the center of the eurozone debt crisis , has prevailed through the huge debit swap which makes it possible for them to recieve $171. 5 billion dollars. Thistremendous bt has threatened the stableness of the 17 country eurozone during a crisis for has carried on for about 2 years. Eurozone members has collapse financially is considered a politically and economically charged. Europeans leaders agreed to take the fiscal pact approach which strengthens a financial construction and is designed to prevent governments from running excessive debits which causes huge debit crises. 2. How does your current event relate to topics or ideas that we have discussed in world history? This current event relates to topics or ideas that we have discussed in world history by illustrating policies that are in place ... read more
1. According to this article, how is modern slavery different from earlier forms of slavery throughout history? 2. Why does this movement against human sex trafficking connect to the legacy of President Lincoln? 3. Describe the Polaris project. What do you think about this project? 4. Do you agree with this article – that human sex trafficking is a form of modern day slavery? 5. In your opinion, can you think of any other examples of modern day slavery? 6. Additional thoughts/questions? Moderen day slavery doesn't consists of plantations , slave cabins , and auction locks , abuse,coercion and manipulation. Modern day slavery is more like sex trafficking. The movement against human sex trafficking connects to the legacy of President Lincoln becauthe he movement is trying abolish modern day slavery as well Lincoln dis when he ... read more
What are some of the reasons that books are banned in high schools? Do you agree with any of these reasons? Explain. What reasons do you NOT agree with (this means that you think high school students SHOULD be able to read about these topics). Why? Who do you think pressures teachers on what they should or shouldn't teach? If one wanted to fight against book censorship, explain at least one way in which they could do so. Any other additional thoughts or comments? Some of the reasons that books are banned are because they illustrates content such as drinking,sex, homosexuality, vulgar language and drug abuse. Yes I agree with the reasons to ban books because people can find the content offensive and also the content might be a bad influence. I believe students should ... read more
1. Name of interviewee: Teresa Lyons 2. Relationship to Interviewee: MOTHER 3. Deyears of choice the years between 1980- 1989(1980's) 4. Describe the environment in which you lived for that decade : had 2 other siblings and a nephew in a household of six , technology sucks compared to today 5. What major activities did you participate in? Math decathlon , student council ,cheer leading , track , softball, health science internship 6. What were the major social issues of that decade ? The stock market had hit rock bottom, Ronald Reagan was president individuals feared of losing life and other valuables 7. What was the biggest turning point for you doing that decade? Why? The biggest turning point was going to highshool at 14. Different change and experience at an early age Part two : ... read more
1. Castiglione visualization of a IDEAL man is a man that is being very hardworking and loyal. No often do you find men that fit those qualification do to the fact individuals have different morals/. 2. Individuals should emulate the way Castiglionr thought the world should be because those characteristics demonstrates the having of good morals. Good morals are important because it affect people mental and physical in a good way, having good morals helps individuals gain success in many aspects of their life. 3. It is better to live in love rathere than fear because living in love is very beneficial and healthy , on the hand living in fear can have individuals living with mental damage. 4. A leader in the past that used love was the leader Martin Luther King Jr.. I firmly ... read more
1. Celebrate your history at UICCP: What is a mountain that you think you have climbed since your time here at UICCP? Be specific and explain. What helped you cross this mountain? The mountain that I believe that I've climbed since attending UICCP is being more productive and active in the classroom. The UICCP community entices me to be more productive and active in the classroom.What immediate mountain is before you in your final semester as a senior? Be specific. How do you plan to tackle this mountain? How do you need help climbing this mountain? The immediate mountain that is before me in my final semester as senior is passing all my classes and graduating. I plan tackling this mountain by being focus without procrastinating. The help I need climbing this mountain is any and ... read more