What did you do today (yesterday)?
I helped with what might be one of the last class presentations there will be!
What will you do to prepare for tomorrow (Monday)?
I'm hoping to be prepared to collect a large amount of letters from classes!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
12/7/10
What did I do today?
I helped my group present to a class today!
What am i going to do tomorrow?
I will prepare for another presentation or two, and most likely help at lunch.
I helped my group present to a class today!
What am i going to do tomorrow?
I will prepare for another presentation or two, and most likely help at lunch.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Day 2! ( Friday )
What did you do today?
I finished my poster and turned it in order for it to get posted somewhere on campus!
What are you going to do to prepare for tomorrow (Monday)?
I will plan and/or complete a digital picture or two advertising our cause!
I finished my poster and turned it in order for it to get posted somewhere on campus!
What are you going to do to prepare for tomorrow (Monday)?
I will plan and/or complete a digital picture or two advertising our cause!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
This actually made me say "Wow..."
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-11-10-1Afedpay10_ST_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
While we are in this recession, many have had to do with pay cuts or even losing jobs, many are struggling to keep up with daily life economy-wise, and federal spending has been increasing non-stop during this time. And while people are still losing jobs and are in a major need for them ( and money ), federal workers are getting paid relatively huge amounts and are getting raises?! The number of people in the federal department earning $150,000 has skyrocketed over the past few years, and just doubled since Obama took office. I see my parents complaining everyday about how they are losing money and watch countless others lose jobs and just try to survive. I'd rather see that money be put into saving our economy and country rather than go into the pockets of these federal workers. The only reason why this disturbs me is that while our whole country is financially suffering, one select group of people is getting raises in their pay.
While we are in this recession, many have had to do with pay cuts or even losing jobs, many are struggling to keep up with daily life economy-wise, and federal spending has been increasing non-stop during this time. And while people are still losing jobs and are in a major need for them ( and money ), federal workers are getting paid relatively huge amounts and are getting raises?! The number of people in the federal department earning $150,000 has skyrocketed over the past few years, and just doubled since Obama took office. I see my parents complaining everyday about how they are losing money and watch countless others lose jobs and just try to survive. I'd rather see that money be put into saving our economy and country rather than go into the pockets of these federal workers. The only reason why this disturbs me is that while our whole country is financially suffering, one select group of people is getting raises in their pay.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
The Worm that could....
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/11/26/secret-agent-crippled-irans-nuclear-ambitions/
This article states that a new, powerful computer worm had taken down Iran 's nuclear programs by damaging it, but not completely destroying it. The worm's progress and what it did were listed and explained throughout the article. However, the source of the worm remains unknown as it destroyed its connection from the source before it could be analyzed. It was said to be so advanced and was made to make sure Iran's nuclear programs were failing, but never know why they were. This worm was called "Stuxnet" and it did the job secret agents would have done, taken down a Nuclear program and have time to get out of there ( dead or alive of course ) . This has been called the first "weaponized" computer virus and it has caused a major rethinking of computer security around the globe.
This article states that a new, powerful computer worm had taken down Iran 's nuclear programs by damaging it, but not completely destroying it. The worm's progress and what it did were listed and explained throughout the article. However, the source of the worm remains unknown as it destroyed its connection from the source before it could be analyzed. It was said to be so advanced and was made to make sure Iran's nuclear programs were failing, but never know why they were. This worm was called "Stuxnet" and it did the job secret agents would have done, taken down a Nuclear program and have time to get out of there ( dead or alive of course ) . This has been called the first "weaponized" computer virus and it has caused a major rethinking of computer security around the globe.
North Korean Attack...
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/11/28/skorea-leader-feels-responsible-nkorean-attack/
I was awake at about 12:00 AM on the night it happened. This worried my family and me as we were going to sleep right about when this was reported and half-seriously thought that more was coming. We had no idea if we were about to wake up into another war or not, so far no more aggression has occurred ( or has been reported) . This article goes on to say how the South Korean leader blames himself for not protecting his citizens from this attack and how he will retaliate if more aggression occurs. I am not sure how he could have done anything to stop this attack from happening...
I was awake at about 12:00 AM on the night it happened. This worried my family and me as we were going to sleep right about when this was reported and half-seriously thought that more was coming. We had no idea if we were about to wake up into another war or not, so far no more aggression has occurred ( or has been reported) . This article goes on to say how the South Korean leader blames himself for not protecting his citizens from this attack and how he will retaliate if more aggression occurs. I am not sure how he could have done anything to stop this attack from happening...
Monday, November 15, 2010
Fire!!!! 11/15/10
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/11/15/china.building.fire/index.html?hpt=T2
-iReporter Karl Loo
This report shows how the only interesting news is news about tragedy and how there is always someone or some thing to blame for an accident. This fire in China killed around 53 people and injured at least 70 other people because of an apparent violation of safety rules by unqualified welders. Whether it was the welders' fault or not may be minuscule compared to why the fire actually killed 50+ people. Why wasn't there a fire department or some other fire-fighting force there sooner? And perhaps its not the welders' fault for the fire, but rather the building materials if they are so flammable. Maybe China needs a revamp of their building codes and regulations instead of their safety regulations.
-iReporter Karl Loo
This report shows how the only interesting news is news about tragedy and how there is always someone or some thing to blame for an accident. This fire in China killed around 53 people and injured at least 70 other people because of an apparent violation of safety rules by unqualified welders. Whether it was the welders' fault or not may be minuscule compared to why the fire actually killed 50+ people. Why wasn't there a fire department or some other fire-fighting force there sooner? And perhaps its not the welders' fault for the fire, but rather the building materials if they are so flammable. Maybe China needs a revamp of their building codes and regulations instead of their safety regulations.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
"War on Taliban cannot be won, says army chief."
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article4882597.ece
By: Christina Lamb Helmand, Afghanistan
2008
This article shows how not everyone shares the optimism that the American military has. Many of Britain's operating commanders in Afghanistan said that "We’re not going to win this war. It’s about reducing it to a manageable level of insurgency that’s not a strategic threat and can be managed by the Afghan army." This could possibly be true or even a possible deal with the Taliban to create a state of peace. What is most likely to happen is that they will fight until they cannot fight anymore, and I am sure the American Military would not back down from the War in Afghanistan.
By: Christina Lamb Helmand, Afghanistan
2008
This article shows how not everyone shares the optimism that the American military has. Many of Britain's operating commanders in Afghanistan said that "We’re not going to win this war. It’s about reducing it to a manageable level of insurgency that’s not a strategic threat and can be managed by the Afghan army." This could possibly be true or even a possible deal with the Taliban to create a state of peace. What is most likely to happen is that they will fight until they cannot fight anymore, and I am sure the American Military would not back down from the War in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Advertisement 2010 ! ( 11/3/2010 )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o03-dcjNYZA
This video is from a Democratic candidate, Jim Marshall, for the House. He openly opposes Nancy Pelosi, who is in the same party and which is hilariously surprising. I guess when your party is being despised by the public so much, a way to gain popularity is to bash on your superiors in the party. Not only that, but he also uses the stereotype of California hippies, I do not see hippies roaming around all of California and who is to say his opponent was one. It's funny how some people still think that every person in California are hippies and try to bash on someone based on that assumption.
This video is from a Democratic candidate, Jim Marshall, for the House. He openly opposes Nancy Pelosi, who is in the same party and which is hilariously surprising. I guess when your party is being despised by the public so much, a way to gain popularity is to bash on your superiors in the party. Not only that, but he also uses the stereotype of California hippies, I do not see hippies roaming around all of California and who is to say his opponent was one. It's funny how some people still think that every person in California are hippies and try to bash on someone based on that assumption.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
My Interview with Mr. Bartholomew.
The results of the questions I asked Mr. Bartholomew for this student survey provided some interesting answer. My first question " Should Summer Vacation be longer or shorter?" was answered with a neutral response. Next with "Should the school day be longer?" he answered longer school days would improve performance. "Would smaller classes help?" he answered no. "Should Driver's Ed. be a class included in our school?" He answered it would be useful, but expensive. "Should parents and students choose their school?" He replied with a yes immediately. "Should there be a bigger variety of classes?" He replied with as many classes as the student body is interested in. "Would technology use in class make a difference? Educationally or Financially?" He replied with that it is not as important as people say it is and that it would not make much of a difference.
Most of these answers did not come to a surprise to me, except for his answer to technology use and smaller classes. I have believed that these would help, however, Mr. Bartholomew doesn't agree.
Most of these answers did not come to a surprise to me, except for his answer to technology use and smaller classes. I have believed that these would help, however, Mr. Bartholomew doesn't agree.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
9/30/10
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/09/21/study-merit-pay-teachers-doesnt-improve-student-test-scores/
Study: Merit pay for teachers doesn't improve student test scores.
This article basically states the idea of "giving" a teacher more money based on if his/her students are performing well on standardized tests. This may give a teacher an incentive to try to teach kids more effectively, but the kids ultimately control the outcome. If a student does not want to do well in school or do any work, the outcome is likely not going to change. In the study, it revealed that the idea of giving teachers higher bonuses based on student performance will not change test scores and that does not surprise me.
It is also too narrow of a study because it does not show the work ethics of students or the influence their parents have and if it is a positive or negative one. "Teachers do their part to teach as best as they can, and students must do their part by reinforcing it," is a quote I have heard from another teacher.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
9/29/2010
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_16209321?nclick_check=1
This article basically says that the government is granting more money to schools, but its only certain schools that are getting the money. Including only 1 school system in California called " Aspire Public Schools." It is good that the national government is funding education a little more, but why only a few certain schools? Why should only a few select school systems be given millions of dollars in grants, while others are still suffering budget cuts and possible closure? This seems a bit biased to me, while many education systems are being cut in funding, the government somehow finds a way to give quite a sum of money to a few schools systems, while other schools get no benefits.
This article basically says that the government is granting more money to schools, but its only certain schools that are getting the money. Including only 1 school system in California called " Aspire Public Schools." It is good that the national government is funding education a little more, but why only a few certain schools? Why should only a few select school systems be given millions of dollars in grants, while others are still suffering budget cuts and possible closure? This seems a bit biased to me, while many education systems are being cut in funding, the government somehow finds a way to give quite a sum of money to a few schools systems, while other schools get no benefits.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Summary of Discussion 9/22
Summary of the Discussion! :
In this discussion of Arizona's SB 1070, I tried to keep an open mind to everyone's thoughts and ideas. Even through the passionate stories that some go through, I probably cannot relate to them because I have not been in that situation nor any of my relatives. I did enjoy the amount of discussion that went on and that I was able to throw around a word or two once in awhile and cause some discussion myself. During most of the discussion, I was trying to formulate the two sides to every problem and story I heard and listing the argument against the one that was being discussed. However, because I did not have any emotional ties to the debate ( risk of losing family , etc. ) I probably could not show the passion that some could. I still believe what is illegal will be illegal no matter the situation you are in and the government probably will not care about situations or fears people have. I semi-wished that the discussion didn't have to be so emotional to people, but I know it can't be avoided and people will have emotional responses to topics, and I respect that, it just depends who and which topic it is.
In this discussion of Arizona's SB 1070, I tried to keep an open mind to everyone's thoughts and ideas. Even through the passionate stories that some go through, I probably cannot relate to them because I have not been in that situation nor any of my relatives. I did enjoy the amount of discussion that went on and that I was able to throw around a word or two once in awhile and cause some discussion myself. During most of the discussion, I was trying to formulate the two sides to every problem and story I heard and listing the argument against the one that was being discussed. However, because I did not have any emotional ties to the debate ( risk of losing family , etc. ) I probably could not show the passion that some could. I still believe what is illegal will be illegal no matter the situation you are in and the government probably will not care about situations or fears people have. I semi-wished that the discussion didn't have to be so emotional to people, but I know it can't be avoided and people will have emotional responses to topics, and I respect that, it just depends who and which topic it is.
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