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“About 1,000 Petit Upmanns.” “And, when do you need them, Mr. President?” “Tomorrow morning.” This was the conversation held between President John F. Kennedy and his press secretary, Pierre Salinger. 1,000 Petit Upmanns is the number of Cuban cigars President Kennedy requested Salinger purchase him the night before he signed the Cuban Embargo into law in February 1962. February 7th, 2012 was the 50th anniversary of the embargo whose goal was to stronghold Cuba into adopting a democratic…

As we have learned physical activity is everywhere in life and we are constantly doing it. Whether it be walking, running, lifting, physical activity is something we do most of our time. Though physical activity can be either enjoyable or dreadful depending on what you are doing. There are those that have leisure time in doing physical activity like swimming, yoga, dance , and other things that just relaxes the body as well as being a fun activity to do. For me personally physical activity has…

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey was published in 1962. Through the narration of a native Indian suffering from paranoia and hallucinations, it follows the lives of men in a 'fictional' mental hospital. Kesey was an anti-authoritarian participating in experimental LSD trials and working in a psychiatric ward. These experiences impacted his writing as he explored societal conventions and freedom. His work argues that repression maintains power and eliminates individuality. This is…

In our society, we suppose to lift each other up, but, instead, we be trying to batter everybody so we can feel excellent about ourselves. Man cannot possibly think he is the highest animal when we do things that is harsh against one another. For example, males, around my school, will…

Rube Goldberg was a very famous,prize winner cartoonist.He was born July 4,1883 in San Francisco.He was a man with a big imagination and enjoyed to entertain children.Rube was very creative with his cartoons.He worked hard to achieve his most important achievements.Mr.Goldberg believed that he would help keep inventions alive throughout his legacy.He attended U. Cal Berkeley and received a degree in engineering.His first job was at San Francisco Chronicle and it led to a lot of success.One award…

… And 5,6,7,8! The lights shine on the stage, the music begins, my heart is pounding, and I start to dance. For as long as I can remember, dancing has been a part of who I am. I have put in an endless amount of time, sweat, and blood, and I couldn’t imagine my life without it. It brings me so much joy and freedom. Dancing is something that feels unnatural and silly to many people. It is not as easy as it looks. Through the years of countless classes and recitals, I know plenty about being the…

tasks. Lifting or carrying loads that are too heavy may cause a serious back injury. • Applying teamwork and planning lifts to coordinate movements. • Using a cart to transport materials. Working overhead and reaching for long periods of time may lead to lower back, arm, shoulders, and neck injuries. • Using a ladder, scaffold, or scissor lift. • Staying close to the work. • Using lighter-weight tools. ________________________________________ SAFETY…

Problems within the Lines “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will, and a lack of change”-Vince Lombardi. Central Dewitt’s football program usually has a tradition of great success and excellent morals. Unfortunately, in the 2014 and 2015 football season they have a combined record of 5-13, which does not live up to the standards of the DeWitt community. There are many problems circulating the football…

The blue sky that had once cocooned me started to grow dimmer and greyer and darker My heart began to quicken, my stomach began to churn, and adrenaline took away any of the pain I had been feeling. My mom waved us into a small convenience store that could’ve been right out of the 1960s. We waited inside in our cold drenched clothes for about 20 minutes until my dad and Michael arrived. As I secretly thanked God for the storm, I felt a little guilty that I must’ve willed this to happen. But that…

that light and hope can overtake the pitch-black darkness. During times of distress, strong protection overrides the fear-inducing environment. This poem begins with a mother who is amidst the destruction and slaughter of the genocide and decides to lift up her…