BILL OF RIGHTS


1. Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion and Petition


Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.




2. Right to keep and bear arms


A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.


3. Conditions for quarters of soldiers


No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.


4. Right of search and seizure regulated


The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

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5. Provisons concerning prosecution


No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.


6. Right to a speedy trial, witnesses, etc.

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.


7. Right to a trial by jury


In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.


8. Excessive bail, cruel punishment


Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.


9. Rule of construction of Constitution


The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.



10. Rights of the States under Constitution


The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009


The image above was created by a student at MLA.
Do you think that this artwork is appropriate to have hanging on the walls of the school?
Why or why not? Why do you think that this artist made this image?
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009


Today you need to come up with three words to describe the image that you see above. Afterwards click on the link below to make a comment on the image. I will give you a hint: someone at the school made this!

CLICK HERE TO COMMENT
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
TODAY YOU ARE GOING TO CHOOSE ONE OF THE PEOPLE BELOW AND WRITE BLOG POST ABOUT THEM.

YOU WILL NEED TO:
1. POST A PHOTO OF THEM,
2. TELL WHY THEY WERE IMPORTANT,
3. AND WRITE ONE QUESTION THAT YOU HAVE ABOUT THIS PERSON.

MAKE SURE TO ADD A LINK TO THEM ON YOUR SITE
http://www.girls-emo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/angel-devil-emo_zjb.jpg
Fela Kuti
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Emiliano Zapata
Luis Borges
Audre Lorde
Eleanor_Roosevelt
Anna MAe Quesh
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Monday, November 16, 2009

Today you are going to find a recipe of your favorite winter dish and post it on your blog!




yield: Makes 6 generous servings

active time: 1 1/2 hr

total time: 2 hr
Ingredients

* 9 cups water
* 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
* 1 large white onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
* 6 garlic cloves, chopped
* 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 3 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
* 1/2 cup hulled (green) pumpkin seeds (not roasted; 2 1/4 ounce)
* 1 lb tomatillos, husked
* 2 fresh jalapeño chiles, quartered (including seeds)
* 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 teaspoon dried epazote or oregano (preferably Mexican), crumbled
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 (15-oz) cans white hominy, rinsed and drained


* Accompaniments: diced radish; cubed avocado tossed with lime juice; shredded romaine; chopped white onion; lime wedges; dried oregano
* Special equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder


Cook chicken:
Bring 8 cups water, bay leaf, half of onion, half of garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil, covered, in a 6-quart heavy pot, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add chicken and poach at a bare simmer, uncovered, skimming off any foam, until just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board to cool. Pour broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, discarding solids, and reserve. When chicken is cool enough to handle, coarsely shred with your fingers.

Make sauce while chicken cools:
Cook pumpkin seeds in a dry small skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally, until puffed but not browned (seeds will pop as they puff), 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool completely, then finely grind in coffee/spice grinder.

Simmer tomatillos and remaining onion in remaining cup water in a 3-quart saucepan, covered, until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain vegetables and purée in a blender with jalapeños, 1/4 cup cilantro, epazote, remaining garlic, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.

Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add purée (use caution as it will splatter and steam). Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in pumpkin seeds and 1 cup reserved broth and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken, hominy, and 3 more cups reserved broth and simmer, partially covered, 20 minutes.

Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cilantro and serve pozole in deep bowls with accompaniments.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009


Peoples Grocery - Oakland.

Please answer the following questions on your blog. Include a photo of a type of food that you WOULD LIKE TO SEE in your cafeteria.

What is the mission of the Peoples Grocery?

What do they say is the definition of food justice?

What kind of changes would you like to see in the food you eat at school?
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Monday, November 2, 2009




What are some of the elements that define a positive impact on the world?

Make a comment in the area below.
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Friday, October 16, 2009

1) So today you are going to make a post on YOUR blog that reviews one of your favorite musicians/artists. You will need to answer the following questions in complete sentences.

Feel free to cut and paste!
Also, please add a wikipedia link to your blog and share it with at least two of your classmates. You will have the next two classes to complete this!

A. I admire this artists music because..............
B. This music has a positive impact on the world because.....
C. This artist was born on........He/She sings about.......
D. The favorite song by him/her is.......I like this song because......

EXAMPLE:

Michael Jackson


A. I admire this artists music because it has reached millions of people all over the world. He also was an incredible dancer!!
B. This music has a positive impact on the world because it spreads love for music and talks about making the world a better place.
C. This artist was born on June 25th 1958.
D. My favorite song that he sang was THRILLR because it makes me want to dance!
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009



October 12th Indigenous peoples Day

Use the links below to answer the following questions about Indigenous Peoples Day.
Tengan que contestar las preguntas que son abajo. Puedan usar los links para ayuda.

1) When was Indigenous Peoples day officially recognized by the (UN) United Nations?
2) What is one of the Decades that were declared in 1994?
3) Why do you think Indigenous Peoples day is important?

1) Cuando que Los Naciones Unidas proclamaron el dia de los Poblaciones Indigenous?
2) Que era uno de los decinos que proclamaron por los Nacionea Unidas?
3) Creas que el dia de los Poblaciones Indigenous es importante? Por que?

http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/es/history.html
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/en/history.html
http://www.un.org/events/indigenous/2007/