The paper i would like to really work on is my research paper over oil. I feel like i knew what i was talking about in my head, but when Professor McArdle read it, he thought i needed to specify what i was arguing. When i looked over the paper again, i realized that there was no central argument, that one could point out, but in Economics class, we have to read the wall street journal and i think i found another point i could put in my paper. The article was about alternative energy, and what Obama wants to do with it. He wants to double the amount we already have, but in the article it states that the bush administration accomplished that feat from the clinton administration. The point being, that Obama criticized bush for not doing enough to utilize alternative energy sources. Whereas the article states (and i checked his sources) that if Obama where to keep his word on renewable energy such as wind and solar, he would only be on par with former president bush on that, and it would only bring 1.4% of the total amount of energy in our country. Also, the article says that some environmentalists are somewhat worried about total reliance on renewable energy, the reason being, is they are variables. Meaning that if there were a drought and we relied too much on water power, we would not be able to get the amount we require, and we would have to construct more dams, which would disturb wildlife. Also if there was little wind, there would hence be little power. Solar energy is only good during the day as well. There are problems with renewable energy, and the overall point i am trying to make is that there is no perfect way at all to produce energy.
On the subject of water power though, i got the opportunity to see the Hoover Dam in Boulder City, NV. It is right outside of Las Vegas and it is huge. There are 5 massive generators, and caves that go into the rock. It kind of makes me think of Vegas Vacation, which is a great movie, centered in Las Vegas, which is my favorite place to visit, regardless of me not being 21 yet. There is so much to do there, and the scenery is great, there are ridges everywhere, and some are even snow-capped. The place i visit a lot there and eat a lot at is the NASCAR Cafe, there you can place bets on the races, eat tailgate type food, watch highlights from past races, and sometimes even racers are there mingling with the public. I would like to go to the Las Vegas race next year, as it will fall on spring break that year, and i will be 21, it is a win win situation.
Enough with Las Vegas, Daytona beach is a great place to go as well, all the clubs are within 20 minutes of each other, walking, and the waves are big for bodysurfing and boogeyboarding. I got to see the Track there, and it is huge, it is kind of like indianapolis motor speedway in the since it creeps up on you when you get there, it is building, building, building, track -track-track-track- building. It made me think of home, because i was raised around the speedway, even though we live 30 minutes from IMS, my childhood was based around the 500. Every year, my aunt and uncle and a few frineds come into town, and we have a lot of fun with them. I would suppose that most people in this class would know what im talking about, because i bet most people have an event like this they do. The brickyard 400 is a more recent addition to my tradition, bc i have only been there for 3 years in a row, but rush the band always plays the thursday before teh race, then practice on friday, qualifying on saturday, then race day sunday, and it couldnt be a better weekend for me.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Spring break
I just got back from spring break. I went to daytona and had a great time. i had a boogeyboard accident and my lip is messed up now, but either way i had fun. I hope everyone else had fun as well, and i will see you all tomorrow.
Online Assignment
Since was not here last semester i will try this as the best as the directions say to
English 102 Course Goals
1. I am not exactly sure what this means so i would assume i have not grasped the concept of this.
2. I feel like i understand the importance of audience enough to provide a good arguement designed for that audience, so i feel somewhat comfortable with it.
3. I feel like this is something i need to work on this a little bit, i have getting better this semester, but i need to work on the revision part of this goal.
4. This is something that i have done much better at this semester.
5. I grasped this concept a while ago, with being able to know what the audience needs to know to pursuade my case.
6. I feel im very good at this.
7. I need to work on this a lot.
8. I feel like this is progressing a lot with me, but commas still provide a problem for me, however, orgainzation seems to be acceptable on all papers.
9. I have done 3rd drafts on all papers up to date, so i feel this is progressing nicely.
10. I have always been good at working with other people on anything.
11. I have 3 done
12. I did this in eng 101 but i feel it is too soon to realize this goal for this class.
English 102 course content and format.
1. We do this in our circles, and this is definately a new element to me, but i think im getting better at the analyzing part.
2. This is very easy for me to do.
3. Conferences are new to me as well, but the conferences have showed me critical criticism is helpful.
4. This is not finish, but i am progressing in fullfilling this goal.
University core curriculum and goals.
1. I love learning so i can fullfill this goal very easily.
2. Speech 210 helped me to in the future realize this goal, but i need english 102, 104, and to graduate to realize this goal.
3. I know what my convictions are, and recently i have become more sensitive to what others believe.
4. This seems to me more like an ideal, that someone will never be able to achieve, but i am learning these problems and i can find connections
5. I have learned that some problems have to be worked on with others, and that is something have been getting better at.
6. I have this down as well.
That is what i have, i hope it meets the standard.
English 102 Course Goals
1. I am not exactly sure what this means so i would assume i have not grasped the concept of this.
2. I feel like i understand the importance of audience enough to provide a good arguement designed for that audience, so i feel somewhat comfortable with it.
3. I feel like this is something i need to work on this a little bit, i have getting better this semester, but i need to work on the revision part of this goal.
4. This is something that i have done much better at this semester.
5. I grasped this concept a while ago, with being able to know what the audience needs to know to pursuade my case.
6. I feel im very good at this.
7. I need to work on this a lot.
8. I feel like this is progressing a lot with me, but commas still provide a problem for me, however, orgainzation seems to be acceptable on all papers.
9. I have done 3rd drafts on all papers up to date, so i feel this is progressing nicely.
10. I have always been good at working with other people on anything.
11. I have 3 done
12. I did this in eng 101 but i feel it is too soon to realize this goal for this class.
English 102 course content and format.
1. We do this in our circles, and this is definately a new element to me, but i think im getting better at the analyzing part.
2. This is very easy for me to do.
3. Conferences are new to me as well, but the conferences have showed me critical criticism is helpful.
4. This is not finish, but i am progressing in fullfilling this goal.
University core curriculum and goals.
1. I love learning so i can fullfill this goal very easily.
2. Speech 210 helped me to in the future realize this goal, but i need english 102, 104, and to graduate to realize this goal.
3. I know what my convictions are, and recently i have become more sensitive to what others believe.
4. This seems to me more like an ideal, that someone will never be able to achieve, but i am learning these problems and i can find connections
5. I have learned that some problems have to be worked on with others, and that is something have been getting better at.
6. I have this down as well.
That is what i have, i hope it meets the standard.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Lord of the Rings
This week on Monday night my fraternity brothers and I watched all three lord of the Rings movies...it was great, those movies are incredible. Legolas, played by Orlando Bloom is a badass with his bow...its sweet.
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