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Erastus “Deaf” Smith I chose to write this essay on a famous deaf person that completely changed the history of the United States and forever changed the history of the state of Texas. This Deaf man could moreover be singly part of the only reason the Texans do not speak fluent Spanish as their first language that was born in the early part of 18th century. The reason I chose this individual is because of my intrigue of American history, moreover, through my research I found that he introduced

Texas Human Trafficking Overview Human trafficking is the new era of slavery! Human trafficking is a horrifying issue happening so close to home and it is increasing by the minute. Many Texas citizens are unaware of human trafficking happening right in their own backyards. Sex trafficking and labor trafficking are to be the most popular types of human trafficking in the United States. In Texas there are many more domestic victims than illegal immigrant victims of Human Trafficking. However, the

Why is it that in today’s society people only think that a person can be successful if they have a degree from a higher education? In the article “The Case for Working With Your Hands” author Mathew B. Crawford talks about his life as a mechanic and the decisions and revelations that got him there. Crawford claims that a good job can be defined to meet an individual’s passions and to see the “effects of the world” (Crawford). Crawford is saying that a person does not have to have a degree to have

Finally, one of the most recent types of programs established to combat unequal school funding are Pupil weight programs. Pupil weight programs work by assigning each student a “pupil weight”; for instance, a student in a regular, average program would be a “1”, while a student in the English as a second language program might be given a weight of “1.65” pupils (Augenblick, Myers & Anderson, 1997). In addition to second language learners, many of these programs give extra weight to students in special

You 're newly single (whether it be a divorce or breakup) and are looking for love. Now let 's say that you 've ultimately decided to join one of those Internet dating sites. There are a number (and growing by the minute it seems) so you have unlimited choices. I myself found my wife on one that I would not dare mention. Others haven 't had as much success for one reason or the other. Which Internet dating site you choose is entirely up to you. There have been countless horror stories recounted here

As Texas continues to increase in urbanization, the amount of water needed for municipal and industrial uses will increase significantly. More than half the water in Texas comes from underground. Aquifers in some areas of the state are being consumed faster than they can be filled again. Having a sustainable and efficient groundwater management policy is important to ensure that the future water demands will be satisfied. In Texas, the English rule of capture was adopted more than 100 years ago

Katherine Harper 9:00-9:50 MWF Dr.G Govt 2306/ State and Local Extra Credit (Attend a Public Hearing)      On November the 14th I attended a City Council meeting with my father. It took place at the Council Chambers, which is City Hall. The people who attended the meeting and spoke included, Dee Margo which is the Mayor, Tommy Gonzalez the city manager. The city council includes the people who represent the eight districts, Peter Svarzbein which represents district one, Alexsandra Annello which

Esder Chong Mr. Gold AP US HISTORY P8 Summer Assignment 8 September 2014 Along with his Gettysburg address Abraham Lincoln 's message in his House Divided speech is significant and consequential: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Soon after the Civil War ended the Union recognized the current issue of instability. If a solution is not effectively mandated, it is inevitable that America will never prosper. Only through bringing back the title “United States” will this country face a

community service helper. It made me a leader and a better person because I was able to influence others to help the cause. In doing so, I know that in the next few years, many families will have access to stay in the Ronald McDonald House in Harlingen, Texas. I am honored to have demonstrated the community good-will that the Ronald McDonald organization appreciates. After eighth grade, I started cycling which allowed me to enjoy exercising, be a positive role model for others, and donate money to the community

Keana Jones April 6, 2017 “The Revolt of ‘Mother’” by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman and Trifles by Susan Glaspell: Where’s The Power Of Feminism ? In the late nineteenth century, America was considered as a patriarchal society. Where males had all control and women worked as their slave. Women were to support all decisions, cook, clean, conceive children, teach, and remain silent. Women has continuously remained a lower standard than men. Still today, womankind is assumed of as unintelligent, inadequate