Thursday, March 11, 2010

semester two blog 12

What were "public works projects"? What famous ones were part of the New Deal? What public works projects would you recommend for our society today?

Please post your thoughtful response by 11:59:59pm on 3/11/10.


Public works projects were projects that employed unemployed citizens for a chance to help out the community and get paid to do so. TVA (tennessee valley (I don't remember what the last word was, Agency?)) went around Tennessee to help construct power plants and dams. We could use a project like this but for Obama's new healthcare situation. Train people to use medical techniques and equipment. It could help for unemployed citizens and for people who acquire medical assistance.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

semester two blog 11

Write an open letter to a particular leader (or leading group of people) in which you outline specific advice to improve the American/Californian/local/other economy. Choose a leader that represents a group or place that you are interested in—you might pick the President, the Governor, a corporate leader, local government officials, small businesses, etc.

Please post your thoughtful response by 11:59:59pm on 3/9/10.

Dear Banks,

I think it is time for you to stop being so greedy. Your pockets are filled to the brim. Your words drawn with stretched out money signs. All of your actions focused around cold, hard cash. Cut it out. Stop giving loans to people who can't afford them. If they need one that bad, then you can at least help them find one that they can manage and can actually pay off! Stop just trying to make a quick buck. Its ruining your chances of having a good reputation and actually a place of business. You'll make this economy better, and could actually help someone.

Thanks,
Thomas Henderson


Thursday, March 4, 2010

semester TWO, Blog #10

Do you believe that the Grapes of Wrath successfully establishes sympathy for the plight of Dust Bowl farmers? Why or why not?

Please post your response by 11:59:59pm on 3/4/10.

I believe that it might for the right person. I personally do not feel any sort of sympathy or emotion towards this book or characters in this book, whether fictitious or not. I take the events in the book into account, based on the fact that we are in a similar boat with our nation as of now, but that is it. I do not feel sympathy for the Dust Bowl farmers. Call me impassionate, or whatever you please, but I just don't care.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

semester TWO, Blog #9

Reflection on Freedom and Structure

Post a thoughtful reflection on how you have performed within the numerous freedoms associated with Ampersand. Then post a thoughtful reflection on how you have performed within the numerous structures associated with Ampersand.

Please post your response by 11:59:59pm on 3/2/10

The freedoms are luxurious, but that is most likely where it will end for most people, including myself. I have not taken action to start my draft yet. I appreciate the time in class and all the help from Sabrina and editors but I just simply haven't started.

The structure is nice as well. I greatly appreciate the format in which we wrote our multiple ideas down with questions and work based ideas with said topic. This helped me narrow-down my topics to just one. All I need to do now is attempt a draft.




Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Photo Essay


Working at a Pharmaceutical company has its rewards. Whether it be staring upon gigantic machinery, small process machinery, test tubes, experiments, or maybe even just meeting some great people.


Here is a closer up picture of the gigantic cooling machinery used for the GMP plant. It looks large in this picture, but in person it is simply gigantic.



One of several chemical fume hoods through out all of Arena's eight buildings. This is where the entire process starts. It then eventually gets to the GMP level later on down the road.



I'm holding a pipette that someone used for a chemical substance. I have no idea whether that substance is hazardous to me or not, thus why I put on a glove to hold it. Seems like a waste of a glove, but its is crucial, and necessary for my safety and the safety of others. I have no idea what became of the substance used.



The basics are the most important for safety. Simply safety features like safety showers and eye wash stations are completely necessary, for safety and for regulations reasons. Without them, people might become blind, or suffer horrible skin damage; Arena would also face many fines for going against regulations.



Thursday, February 11, 2010

Semester TWO: Blog four

My Personal goals for Ampersand are that I write an article that I can have fun with, that I'm proud of. I've written a lot of essays, captions, creative stories; I would love to finally be really proud of what I write. I hope this is a fun experience for all, and I will do my best to achieve that. I would also love to see Ben, Constance, Dani, and I to be part of an Art directing portion of the book. I believe that we can all freely express ideas with each other and the class and it will be successful.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Mentor Interview

Good Evening,
My Internship Mentor Interview is posted on my digital portfolio.
Please follow the link and give me feedback!


https://sites.google.com/a/hightechhigh.org/progress/11th-grade/internship/mentor-interview