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NATHA provides education and opportunities to primarily underprivileged kids and teens living in the Pasadena area in California. For a little more background, Pasadena is divided by an imaginary race line; the southern area is populated with mostly middle class Asians, Whites, and Latinos, people living in the northern area are often poor Blacks and Latinos. I was assigned to prepare…

The Opportunity Rover and it’s twin the Spirit Rover received their names from a nine year old, Sofi Collis. She won the naming contest that NASA held (with help from Planetary Society and sponsorship from lego) to find a name for the rovers exploring Mars. Sofi Collis got adopted at the age of two. She came to live with her new family in Scottsdale, Arizona. "I used to live in an orphanage," Collis wrote in her winning essay. "It was dark and cold and lonely. At night, I looked up at the…

An American hero once said, “Life is not a spectator sport. If you 're going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you 're wasting your life (Arrowood).” Jackie Robinson, a man who changed the face of American sports and freedom. Jackie Robinson was an African American baseball player in the major leagues. Before Robinson, there was no such thing as an African-American baseball player in the major leagues. Before Robinson, there was no respect…

general argument made by Christine Pelisek in her work, Family of Black Teen Killed by Pasadena Cops Alleges Racial Profiling, is that there has got to be justice for African-Americans who get frisked by cops. More specifically, the author argues that cops should not put as an excuse that they shot because of “self-defense”. The author asserts, “The shooting of McDade has opened long-festering wounds in northwest Pasadena, where a majority of African-Americans say they have a bad relationship…

author seemingly focuses on. Of course, one should also understand how the differing factors that lead to such personal experiences also connect to the main concept terms. When it comes to Rall, it would probably all started during my senior year in Pasadena High School, where I was engulfed by the United States’ primary elections. This was due to my AP Government course, as I would have to watch the news every day and see what is going on with our current politics outside the classroom. This…

and graduation all just at your fingertips. Also full of decisions like what you are going to do for the rest of your life, where you are going to school and what classes you want to take. I had made my decision and was going to culinary school in Pasadena. The excitement was unreal but the thought of going alone was a little frightening. My best…

Join and be a part of this celebrations to find out the yank new 12 months traditions and experience the laugh stuffed moments on the brand new Year Eve. Here is a varied lifestyle with unique ethnic, historical past people. You will revel in the diverse traditions of New Year in America. New Year is a declared public holiday, and anyone is eagerly waiting for the celebrations. You will be surprised to discover the distinctive American New Year traditions that carry fireworks, events, presents…

In 1955 he took the Brooklyn Dodgers to the World Series and won (“Jackie Robinson”). Jackie was born January 31,1919, in Cairo Georgia. Jackie was the youngest of the five children (“Jackie Robinson”). Jackie attended John Muir High School and Pasadena Junior College. Jackie played football, basketball, track, and baseball (“Jackie Robinson”). Jackie continued his education at…

Jackie Robinson: [The Legend] Jackie Robinson was a famous baseball player who also the first African American Major League Baseball player. He received many honors as well as breaking the color barrier. Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his outstanding performance. Jackie Robinson was born January 31st 1919 In United States Cairo, Georgia Robinson's mother did various domestic jobs to earn a living, and as a boy Robinson helped by delivering newspapers and selling food…

Julia Child once said, “A cookbook is only as good as its poorest recipe," and she would know. Largely admired for her famous TV show “The French Chef,” she taught thousands of people at home how to cook French cuisine. Along with her passion for cooking, she also had a passion for wine and food, which is why she co-founded the American Institute of Wine and Food in 1981. Cooking was a major part of Mrs. Child's life, but it was not her only occupation. She was a spontaneous woman; during the…