Q: Why is this important? Compared to the statewide average, how many people in Shasta County have post-high school degrees? Why do you think there is such a difference? Be specific!
A: Unfortunately, we do not have many kids in our high school with parents that encourage them as much as they should. Most of our classmates do not have parents making comments like "...when you go to college..." and "After you graduate from college..." that help make them believe that it is a necessity to live their lives and to make a living. That helps take a toll on how much perseverance they have to make it into a bigger college or to even go to Shasta College.
Others do not apply themselves because they believe they cannot afford to go. To educate those people, there are plenty of scholarships out there and grants and even loans that are willing to help out. There is no reason that anybody should say that they cannot go to college for whatever reason. Unfortunately, those are the people that have not been encouraged or have not been enlightened that there are endless possibilities to make these things happen.
The statewide average for those who have a bachelor's degree is 29.5%. For Shasta County, its at only 18.8% which is at a high from previous years where it was only 16% or even lower. Programs like the CPEC (California Postsecondary Education Commission) are out there to help those around us to know the possibilities that are available and can be obtained with a little work or just even stumbling over it and finding it. They are out there trying to help and the number of people who have seeked help by visiting that program has increased by 67%. Little changes and these attempts will help those out there to get an education and hopefully we will see the number of people who attend ascend even more.
In my opinion, parents and those around us, including teachers, friends, family, etc., definitely encourage teenagers and young adults to apply themselves to attend any size college. those simple sayings like "...when you go to college..." help put the rite state of mind in their heads that there is no other option to live other then to go. Small steps help to get us to bigger achievements. The difference from the Statewide average and Shasta County is the lack of knowledge that is put out to enlighten those who know little of the subject.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
The Great Gatsby and Nick Carraway
Q: What do we know about Nick Carraway and the Gatsby?
A: Nick Carraway thinks of himself as high moral and tolerant. He narrarates the story and tells of the hero, Gatsby, who he describes as "nothing short of gorgeous." It starts off with Nick in the summer of 1922 in New York where he is renting a house in the West Egg in Long Island. East Egg and West Egg are set different by wealth and taste. He knows of Gatsby because the West Egg is next door to the Gatsby's mansion. Nick graduated from Yale and has a lot of connections on the East Egg, which sets him apart from his neighbors and the people he is associating with.
One night, Nick goes to East Egg to have dinner with his cousin Daisy, her husband Tom Buchanan, and her friend Jordan Baker. When he is leaving he gets a hint from Tom and Daisy to take an interest in Jordan. As he arrives home, he sees Gatsby for the first time looking out across the water. He describes him as a handsome, young man, but he cannot find what Gatsby is looking at out in the dark.
A: Nick Carraway thinks of himself as high moral and tolerant. He narrarates the story and tells of the hero, Gatsby, who he describes as "nothing short of gorgeous." It starts off with Nick in the summer of 1922 in New York where he is renting a house in the West Egg in Long Island. East Egg and West Egg are set different by wealth and taste. He knows of Gatsby because the West Egg is next door to the Gatsby's mansion. Nick graduated from Yale and has a lot of connections on the East Egg, which sets him apart from his neighbors and the people he is associating with.
One night, Nick goes to East Egg to have dinner with his cousin Daisy, her husband Tom Buchanan, and her friend Jordan Baker. When he is leaving he gets a hint from Tom and Daisy to take an interest in Jordan. As he arrives home, he sees Gatsby for the first time looking out across the water. He describes him as a handsome, young man, but he cannot find what Gatsby is looking at out in the dark.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Should Perscription Drugs Be Allowed in TV Ads?
Q: Do you agree or disagree with Stephen King's ad? Should drug companies be allowed to advertise prescription drugs directly to consumers through TV ads?
A: I agree with Stephen King and the point he is trying to get across to Americans. He states that the American public soaks up the ideas that the TV ads show and how they will create a fast-acting relief to get rid of whatever they are advertising. It is pretty pathetic when the Merck's U.S. ad budget is far bigger then Pepsi Co. What does that tell you? These ads are showing the public what they want to see, immediate relief. When will you ever see an ad showing what could happen when using the drug for a long period of time or how it effects certain people? Never. Unfortunately, Americans get bamboozled into the quick fix they are being shown only because they WANT to believe that there is something out there to solve all their problems. Every ad has some sort of little talking animal character or showing a before and after clip of someone who has taken the drug. Stephen King made many great points to how we just soak up what is said and hope that what was said is true.
These drug ads should not be allowed to be advertised unless they show the full results of what will happen for each situation. Pharmacists are there for a reason, to be able to prescribe and give advise to people around the nation of how to cure whatever pain they are experiencing. England and many other European countries have banned the ads from their television sets, and for a good reason. They have gone through the experience of the thalidomide resulting on their community and why would they want to go through something that drastic again? Good thing we did not have those ads on our sets or the idea would of been gobbled up by the American public in a flash. Bottom line, these drug ads should not be allowed to advertise on television and sway the public to a fast acting relief idea without knowing the true potential these have. There is a reason of doctors.
A: I agree with Stephen King and the point he is trying to get across to Americans. He states that the American public soaks up the ideas that the TV ads show and how they will create a fast-acting relief to get rid of whatever they are advertising. It is pretty pathetic when the Merck's U.S. ad budget is far bigger then Pepsi Co. What does that tell you? These ads are showing the public what they want to see, immediate relief. When will you ever see an ad showing what could happen when using the drug for a long period of time or how it effects certain people? Never. Unfortunately, Americans get bamboozled into the quick fix they are being shown only because they WANT to believe that there is something out there to solve all their problems. Every ad has some sort of little talking animal character or showing a before and after clip of someone who has taken the drug. Stephen King made many great points to how we just soak up what is said and hope that what was said is true.
These drug ads should not be allowed to be advertised unless they show the full results of what will happen for each situation. Pharmacists are there for a reason, to be able to prescribe and give advise to people around the nation of how to cure whatever pain they are experiencing. England and many other European countries have banned the ads from their television sets, and for a good reason. They have gone through the experience of the thalidomide resulting on their community and why would they want to go through something that drastic again? Good thing we did not have those ads on our sets or the idea would of been gobbled up by the American public in a flash. Bottom line, these drug ads should not be allowed to advertise on television and sway the public to a fast acting relief idea without knowing the true potential these have. There is a reason of doctors.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Samuelson's Article
Q: What is Samuelson's point? Why does he believe this?
A: Samuel believes that we are in the same state as we were in the 1920's when the Great Depression was happening. Panic in the states, both political and economical, are overcoming the people and becoming the enemy.
Many similarities are occuring now as they were in the 1920's, but there are differences as well. one would be that the federal government is much more involved in the economy then it use to be during the Great Depression. In 1929, it was ony about 3%, but now it has grown to 20%. The Federal Government now is involved in building new roads, Social Security, and defense. Now, they are trying to contain the problem quicker then they ever have done in the past.
He focuses on the fact that many "economic slumps" have occurred since the Great Depression, but none were as bad as that. Yes, there is a greater unemployment rate, but none have been able to scale as that of the 1930's. The closest we have had is 9.0 from 1973-75 and 10.8 from 1981-82, but they still do not compare to the numbers of the 1930's. In september, we were at 6.1% unemployment.
These changes in our economy, as well as many other aspects that afffect our American society, are all because of the immense amount of money being spent, over borrowing, and overinvestment. He does not believe that it will scale as it did during the Great Depression, but the numbers will flunctuate many times before it will finally become stable.
A: Samuel believes that we are in the same state as we were in the 1920's when the Great Depression was happening. Panic in the states, both political and economical, are overcoming the people and becoming the enemy.
Many similarities are occuring now as they were in the 1920's, but there are differences as well. one would be that the federal government is much more involved in the economy then it use to be during the Great Depression. In 1929, it was ony about 3%, but now it has grown to 20%. The Federal Government now is involved in building new roads, Social Security, and defense. Now, they are trying to contain the problem quicker then they ever have done in the past.
He focuses on the fact that many "economic slumps" have occurred since the Great Depression, but none were as bad as that. Yes, there is a greater unemployment rate, but none have been able to scale as that of the 1930's. The closest we have had is 9.0 from 1973-75 and 10.8 from 1981-82, but they still do not compare to the numbers of the 1930's. In september, we were at 6.1% unemployment.
These changes in our economy, as well as many other aspects that afffect our American society, are all because of the immense amount of money being spent, over borrowing, and overinvestment. He does not believe that it will scale as it did during the Great Depression, but the numbers will flunctuate many times before it will finally become stable.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
COLLEGES
Q: What are two colleges that you would like to apply to? For what reasons?
A: Growing up I've always been told that i have to prepare for college and it will take a lot of work to get there. My dad graduated from Cal Poly with an engineering degree. My mother, unfortunately, never completed college because she became pregnant with me, but she has been supporting and pushing me to not follow what she did and get a degree.
One college i would like to apply to and hopefully be accepted to would be U.C. Davis. I have visited the campus on many occasions taking personal tours with current students of the campus. I've seen the outsides of the buildings, to the insides of the labs and libraries, and even the dorms for the freshman and their living arrangements. One reason would include that it has the top veterinary program in the state and the third in the country. It is known as one of the last "small town" universities of its kind. I am hoping to be able to receive a degree in zoology and veterinary and be able to work and interact with exotic species and be able to travel the world to study them. UC Davis would be a start to this goal. The school also has many different majors and the luxury of changing if the major you chose is not actually what you wanted.
Another college i would be interested into applying to would include UC Berekley. They have many different majors to choose from as well. Unfortunately, i have not been able to visit the campus or see the buildings and students. The experience seems very confortable and lively. I Plan to visit hopefully sometime soon before i have to apply to colleges.
I am still researching schools and colleges and still keeping my mind open to new things. i am hoping to find some more information before making a final choice.
A: Growing up I've always been told that i have to prepare for college and it will take a lot of work to get there. My dad graduated from Cal Poly with an engineering degree. My mother, unfortunately, never completed college because she became pregnant with me, but she has been supporting and pushing me to not follow what she did and get a degree.
One college i would like to apply to and hopefully be accepted to would be U.C. Davis. I have visited the campus on many occasions taking personal tours with current students of the campus. I've seen the outsides of the buildings, to the insides of the labs and libraries, and even the dorms for the freshman and their living arrangements. One reason would include that it has the top veterinary program in the state and the third in the country. It is known as one of the last "small town" universities of its kind. I am hoping to be able to receive a degree in zoology and veterinary and be able to work and interact with exotic species and be able to travel the world to study them. UC Davis would be a start to this goal. The school also has many different majors and the luxury of changing if the major you chose is not actually what you wanted.
Another college i would be interested into applying to would include UC Berekley. They have many different majors to choose from as well. Unfortunately, i have not been able to visit the campus or see the buildings and students. The experience seems very confortable and lively. I Plan to visit hopefully sometime soon before i have to apply to colleges.
I am still researching schools and colleges and still keeping my mind open to new things. i am hoping to find some more information before making a final choice.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Declaration vs. Iroquois Compact vs. Patrick Henry's Speech
Q: what are the common issues in the Declaration, the Iroquois Compact, and Patrick Henry's Speech to the Virginia Convention?
A: The common disputes and problems addressed in all three documents include the issues that have occurred, opinions made about those problems, and the actions that need to occur to address them.
The Declaration of Independence addresses the issues that England did not follow through with and the rights that the Colonists thought they were obligated to obtain. In the first couple of paragraphs it states the rights that all men should have, such as, "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." It directs its attention to what they were deprived and refused while under the control of Great Britain. They felt used throughout Britain's reign on the thirteen colonies and declared a declaration to confront Parliament of what they felt they needed. It outlines each dispute they had with Britain and how they will handle it differently under their own government. Many more rights were given to the people along with greater responsibilities if something goes array.
The Iroquois Constitution declared the rights that the Iroquois Native Americans were not given. Its starts with how all men are equal and they have rights to the land as much as the whites who came to overtake it. It refers to the Laws of Great Peace and those who go astray from it can follow it back and be accepted for this mistakes as long as they promise to obey the wishes of the Council. It is very similar to the Declaration of Independence, only it is referring to different people and different issues. Although, they are much more similar then they appear. They both outline what is in the wrong, their opinion of what should be done about them, and the rights they feel they are entitled to. The Iroquois Constitution breaks up its issues and rights into 5 different categories and the responsibilities of each one.
The speech of Patrick Henry against the Virginia Convention made a great impact. He declared the rights that he felt the people were entitled to that they were not given by the English Parliament. He states how he feels that England is not going to change their ways no matter how much the Colonies confront them. He speaks of how he wants liberty and they will have to make it on their own. He states the problems that have come from being under the English Parliment. He then states his opinion of what went wrong and what needs to be done to address them. He went as far as the say, "Give me liberty, or give me death."
All three very distinctly address the issues that England had caused. They went on with how those did not help their growing nation and how they did not agree with what was already happening. All three made a point to show the extremity and what is needed to be done in order to make order and liberty.
A: The common disputes and problems addressed in all three documents include the issues that have occurred, opinions made about those problems, and the actions that need to occur to address them.
The Declaration of Independence addresses the issues that England did not follow through with and the rights that the Colonists thought they were obligated to obtain. In the first couple of paragraphs it states the rights that all men should have, such as, "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." It directs its attention to what they were deprived and refused while under the control of Great Britain. They felt used throughout Britain's reign on the thirteen colonies and declared a declaration to confront Parliament of what they felt they needed. It outlines each dispute they had with Britain and how they will handle it differently under their own government. Many more rights were given to the people along with greater responsibilities if something goes array.
The Iroquois Constitution declared the rights that the Iroquois Native Americans were not given. Its starts with how all men are equal and they have rights to the land as much as the whites who came to overtake it. It refers to the Laws of Great Peace and those who go astray from it can follow it back and be accepted for this mistakes as long as they promise to obey the wishes of the Council. It is very similar to the Declaration of Independence, only it is referring to different people and different issues. Although, they are much more similar then they appear. They both outline what is in the wrong, their opinion of what should be done about them, and the rights they feel they are entitled to. The Iroquois Constitution breaks up its issues and rights into 5 different categories and the responsibilities of each one.
The speech of Patrick Henry against the Virginia Convention made a great impact. He declared the rights that he felt the people were entitled to that they were not given by the English Parliament. He states how he feels that England is not going to change their ways no matter how much the Colonies confront them. He speaks of how he wants liberty and they will have to make it on their own. He states the problems that have come from being under the English Parliment. He then states his opinion of what went wrong and what needs to be done to address them. He went as far as the say, "Give me liberty, or give me death."
All three very distinctly address the issues that England had caused. They went on with how those did not help their growing nation and how they did not agree with what was already happening. All three made a point to show the extremity and what is needed to be done in order to make order and liberty.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Favorite Book
Q: Which book did you prefer and why? Be specific with examples from the books.
A: So much though is put into novels that we are so unaware of. John Steinbeck would be one of the many authors that does this without our knowledge. He used alot of detail and assets to create his novel East of Eden. He interwine himself and his family, conflicts, and creativeness all together to combine into a marvelous story of the late 1800's to early 1900's.
I prefer the book East of Eden because I like how Steinbeck used the book as a retelling of his family history. He used his family as the Hamilton family characters in the story, using their personalities and characteristics to shape and reenact the way that his family members came to the Salinas Valley from Ireland and learned to survive. Some examples of family members were Samuel and Liza Hamilton, which were John Steinbeck's grandparents. He used half of the story to enlighten his children, while using the other half to create another story line.
I Also like how John Steinbeck created his own characters to intertwine with the story of his ancestry. One character would be Cathy Ames. The way he was able to describe her and express his hatred for such a person was amazing. He described her as cat-like, which is one of his great dislikes. He also made such a complicated and intricate family filled with emotions and past experiences that all the characters have experienced previously. The Trask family starts with how Adam and his family grows and molds. He goes through terrifying experiences with his brother trying to kill him and his lack of love for his father. This later retaliates as how he reacts to his own children when he becomes older. I loved how detailed and intertwined John Steinbeck made the story lines of the two families criss-cross into one amazing novel.
Another asset that i liked in the story was how he used different inner conflicts within the story. He used one as free will verses chance. He showed countless examples within the story of how each character was confronted with these choices. One would include Samuel's decision to confront Adam about not naming his sons. He made the choice to go over and made him realize what he is doing to his own family. He also used good verses evil. He made and reenacted characters through the story of how morally good or evil they really were. Cathy was a created character that he expressed with insane choices and hatred. He also retold his story of his grandfather, Samuel Hamilton, and how he was such a good-hearted and caring man and how he tried to provide for his family and inprove the lives of others within his town. He was also able to intertwine the story of Cain and Abel as well. He made the characters Adam and Charles tell the story of Cain and Abel, Charles being Cain and Adam being Able. I loved how much detail and characteristics that Steinbeck used to create this amazing American novel.
A: So much though is put into novels that we are so unaware of. John Steinbeck would be one of the many authors that does this without our knowledge. He used alot of detail and assets to create his novel East of Eden. He interwine himself and his family, conflicts, and creativeness all together to combine into a marvelous story of the late 1800's to early 1900's.
I prefer the book East of Eden because I like how Steinbeck used the book as a retelling of his family history. He used his family as the Hamilton family characters in the story, using their personalities and characteristics to shape and reenact the way that his family members came to the Salinas Valley from Ireland and learned to survive. Some examples of family members were Samuel and Liza Hamilton, which were John Steinbeck's grandparents. He used half of the story to enlighten his children, while using the other half to create another story line.
I Also like how John Steinbeck created his own characters to intertwine with the story of his ancestry. One character would be Cathy Ames. The way he was able to describe her and express his hatred for such a person was amazing. He described her as cat-like, which is one of his great dislikes. He also made such a complicated and intricate family filled with emotions and past experiences that all the characters have experienced previously. The Trask family starts with how Adam and his family grows and molds. He goes through terrifying experiences with his brother trying to kill him and his lack of love for his father. This later retaliates as how he reacts to his own children when he becomes older. I loved how detailed and intertwined John Steinbeck made the story lines of the two families criss-cross into one amazing novel.
Another asset that i liked in the story was how he used different inner conflicts within the story. He used one as free will verses chance. He showed countless examples within the story of how each character was confronted with these choices. One would include Samuel's decision to confront Adam about not naming his sons. He made the choice to go over and made him realize what he is doing to his own family. He also used good verses evil. He made and reenacted characters through the story of how morally good or evil they really were. Cathy was a created character that he expressed with insane choices and hatred. He also retold his story of his grandfather, Samuel Hamilton, and how he was such a good-hearted and caring man and how he tried to provide for his family and inprove the lives of others within his town. He was also able to intertwine the story of Cain and Abel as well. He made the characters Adam and Charles tell the story of Cain and Abel, Charles being Cain and Adam being Able. I loved how much detail and characteristics that Steinbeck used to create this amazing American novel.
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