Abstract

Abstract
For hundreds of years slavery has been an issue throughout African and neighboring countries. Men and women were forced to work on fields and farms without pay, being mistreated by controlling owners. Slavery has not been abolished, as many may have read in textbooks, it still exits. However, the abuse has not been kaen upon adults, but children a s young as 5 years old as well. These children are forced to work long hours, mistreated until the work expected is completed.In the Ivory Coast young boys and girls are working in factories producing a popular product sold by huge companies, chocolate. These young boys and girls are unable to go to school and receive an education, so with no other option, are forced into work to support their families.By purchasing the differnt types of chocolate produced by these companies, the issue of child slavery is being supported because of the knowledge that is lacked from labels pertaining to "slave chocolate". These companies fail to educate us about the history of the chocolate, that they are selling. In most cases, these companies may have little or no knowledge of the history of their product, so it is important that the government not only inform the citizens of the different countries, but the companies as well. We as consumers are buying, ignoring and neglecting the issue. In 2001 a law regarding labeling on chocolate slavery was addressed and acknowledged but failed to succeed. This law was made to try and notify consumers about which chocolate was produced in the Ivory Coast, in regards to try and stop the sell of chocolate created and produced by the children subjected in chocolate slavery. There have been thought out plans and ideas to create solutions for our health care system, problems in our government,education, but none to help end the enslavement of young children. Children who deserve the right to live life as a child, and not be treated as property by slave owners as well as their parents. This issue needs to recieve immediate attention to help solve the mismanagement of children in the Ivory Coast. As a country we need to reconsider who and what is important in life, and right now we need to focus on these children, our future. Companies need to reconsider the labels being put onto chocolate that have been produced by children in the Ivory Coast. This will not end the harsh treatment and conditions of these children, but it is a step towards change, which is better than what we are doing now, nothing. This issue needs to be recognized more throughout the media and across newsstands to bring to the attention of the consumers in our country who are big fans of chocolate. It is a time we take control of this issue and bring to the attention to our country that our future is at risk and it is up to us now to help solve it, and create a solution to a problem that has existed for years.

In Defense Of Food

Q. Why do people choose to eat products that are unhealthy for them?

Majority of people choose to eat unhealthy products for various reasons such as it's taste, price, and how easy it is to access. Most unhealthy foods such as cookies and candy help satisfy cravings and help as comfort food rather than fruits and vegetables. These unhealthy foods are much affordable than purchasing high priced organic foods. Although, a huge percentage would prefer unhealthy foods over healthy, I feel if many of us were aware of the health risks in unhealthy products, this percentage would decrease. Yes, we enjoy the chocolate chip cookies and the Snickers from time to time, but the fact that we are unaware of the health related issues related to these popular sweets will eventually begin to give an negative affect on our bodies.

Q. What roles/responsibilities does the government have in framing your choice?
-Should they be responsible for educating us?
-Should they be responsible for managing all products we consume? ( Genetically modified foods, plastic chemicals, poisonous additives)

The government does play a huge role in what we eat and should be responsible for educating us on the health facts on the food products that we are buying. We are purchasing many foods that may perhaps be very dangerous to our health because of the lack of knowledge we have on various products. The government should enforce food companies to supply their product with more information on where it came from and the health risks it may have. I do feel that the government is some what aware of many food companies that are selling unfair products and is neglecting to do anything about it. The government is who people turn to for support and should be able to count on, but this cannot happen if they are not protecting us from what most of our money is going towards in the world today.

Deviance Social Experiment

Group Members : Makayla, Tatiana, Rafi, Zach, Jazmarie, Andreas

Objective of Social Experiment: Tatiana and I were curious how others would react if we would have an yoga session in a public place such as Mission Valley, and Horton Plaza Mall. This is considered deviant because the mall is not a place where people come and witness random people doing yoga out in the open. Jazmarie's part was to the be the teacher of the Yoga Class who lead the class and offered others to join. Zach acted as a complete stranger who joined our yoga session to perhaps get others to join it as well. Rafi played the role as an onlooker who disagreed with what we did and watched as entertainment like most of the people who stopped to watch us did. Andreas was in charge of getting the footage of those who stopped and looked at us and their reactions.

Result: During the Social experiment many people who entered the mall did stop and watch while Tatiana and I, did yoga, while others shook their head of disaprovement. No one wanted to join the yoga session when asked most likely because they did not want to be apart of something that attracted alot of attention and was considered "out of the norm".

Novalena Betancourt's Biography

Love, connection, growth, authenticity, and relationships, are the five values that has shaped and redefined Novalena Betancourt into the woman she is today. Novalena was born in San Francisco raised by both her mother and father. Her parents have been her support system and her best friends throughout her life. She identifies her father as her hero because he has helped her understand that to fulfill dreams and aspirations, you must believe in your self and have faith to make those dreams come true. After high school, Novalena attended UC Davis for all four years and gained great relationships with new friends and teacher's as well. In her free time Novalena enjoys the outdoors such as hiking, and walking on the beach. Although she raised in an Catholic home, Novalena finds her church in nature. She also enjoys dancing, and watching movies with close friends.
Past and current relationships have helped her learn more about her self and she has learned to value every friendship she gains throughout each relationship. She is currently promoting her book, " The Total Female Package", which encourages women of all ages to love and respect themselves for who they are despite their appearances. She considered this motivational message after listening to many conversations about women's self-esteem on a radio talk show. She has also co authored with the Secret Teachers which she defined her own "Strategies For Success". Her perfect future would be marrying that perfect person, and having two kids of her own along with adopting several others and showing them the love a husband and a wife should have for one another.

U'S Role in Foreign Affairs

My personal opinion on whether or not the United States should be involved in other countries decisions and problems is based on financial reasons. In the past, many countries have benefited from the U.S aid and support greatly. However, they benefited in such a way, that it was costing the U.s more and more money. During the Vietnam war, our country agreed to assist the French in overthrowing Ho Chi Minh's government. Much of France's effort to overthrow this government was of course, financed by the United States. In 1950, after North Korea invaded South Korea the secretary of state persuaded Truman to increase the U.S assistance to the french effort in Vietnam By 1954, the U.S. was paying 80 percent of the financial cost of the war against the Viet Minh. Later, the French in Vietnam faced military defeat at Dienbienphu, and the French once again, asked the U.S. to contribute air and naval power. The need for the assistance of the U.S was greatly supported and recognized because of the amount of money contributed during the Vietnam War. I do not feel it is right for our country to get involved in other countries problem when it comes to how much money is being spent and lost to a country who fails in such ways to support themselves, and be dependent on their country for help. That is my personal opinion. Simply because, a war is not meant to include other outside parties, which often leads to more hate and confusion. 

Brandon's new friend Barden

 Little brandon, a 5 year old boy ran wildly around his front yard. All of a sudden he stopped what he was doing, and ran up to a shiny orange cloth that caught his eye. His eyes grew big with excitement as he began playing with this new toy of his, which happened to be a turban. First he wrapped the turban around his body,as a robe, to feel like he was a mighty powerful king. To his amazement he began flying higher and higher into the sky. As he was soaring through the sky he spotted Barder,an abandoned dog who was lying helplessly in the middle of the road. He quickly unwrapped the turban from his body and fell slowly out of the sky onto Barder's back. Brandon could tell this new friend was in desperate need for help. So once again, he took the turban, wrapped it once around his leg, and once around Barden's. Brandon, determined to find help for Barden, decided to take him to the best vet hospital in town, and have him treated with the best care possible.

Writing in Reverse-Leaving With no Intensions of Turning Back

This story is based on photos based on the Bill Sullivan Turnstile Photography Project.

This is it, she says to herself. I've worked long and hard to try to keep this marriage together, and for what? From making sure his clothes are ironed for work, packing his lunch, and even putting up a front for his parents to make it seem like our marriage is going well. And not once, does this ungrateful, obsessive controller, give me one thanks. She paces back and forth in her living room that's been turned into a office for his workplace, contemplating on how, and if, she's going to leave. Is it worth starting a new life, will he try to find her, where will she go? But if she stays, what's in it for her? Will she ever be able to regain her self-respect and chase after her goals? "I knew i should have listened to my mother", she screams out loud. She grabs her purse from the kitchen counter and rushes out the door. 

As she heads for the nearest trolley station, her eyes began to tear up. How did this happen? Where did everything go wrong. She takes out her tight bun placed on top of her head,that he forces her to wear daily and shook her head side to side, leaving her hair sort of out of place and wild. Still no clue of where she was going.

Her eyes grew big as her phone began to ring. It was him, why was he calling? He never calls while he's at work. As she walked out the trolley doors, she repeatedly asked herself," do i answer it"?.... No! No, longer will she be tied down in this dreadful marriage she told herself. She threw her phone in her purse as she exited the trolley. This is it, I'm leaving with no intentions of turning back.