2. Discuss the evolution of your thinking on casinos and/or prostitution through our class debates. What did you discover on your own that either reinforced or changed your original position? What did you learn from your classmates? Did you hear any particularly persuasive arguments?

Well I found out that some of my classmates suck at debating...hahaha
I just thought that the group I was in completely blew them out of the water. It seemed as though everything they were saying was based on how they felt or thought on the subject and not what was factual.
The strange thing about it all was that I'm not even for casinos, mainly because my father is the Pastor of my church and not even a deck of cards was allowed in my house the whole time I was growing up; they're just morally wrong.
I felt that the group that argued against casinos didn't do proper research and they could've made their argument better. This is because, focusing on the individual person isn't going to change my opinion. I have a no non-sense type of personality, so when people are addicted to gambling...it just angers me.
All in all both groups did well, but of course...i think we did BETTER! :)

hmmm...

Write a RANT about the acceptability or inacceptability of prostitution or casinos. Choose any side you like.-OR-Argue that we should instead focus our class debates on drilling, religion in schools, welfare, or any other divisive issue you choose.

Well what when I think of a divisive issue...I think abortion
When does a baby obtain human rights?
Obama had an interesting view on this...as usual.
I can't stand it when people say "it's not a baby"
well if it isn't a baby...then sorry hun but you're not pregnant.
I just DO NOT understand that.


You know what else bothers me?
all through out the election process obama said "i didn't vote for the war"
well obviously you didn't...YOU COULDN'T.
oh well....i guess I'll have to get over it.

I am super glad that america has a black president. honestly and truley I am. I think it's a great opportunity for our country to finally UNITE; it's the simple fact that he is wishy washy and liberal...but if he was more conservative...I would like him.

Write a blog about the subject(s) you'd like to research for your Report paper. What academic topic interests you? Why? What has inspired you to write about that topic? What research have you done so far? Is this a field in which you're already becoming an expert, or are you just starting out? What are your plans for learning more? Do you have any ideas for "primary" research (observations, interviews, surveys) you can conduct?

Choosing a topic for this report wasn't the hardest decision I've ever made; however, it was difficult. Exercise Science and Secondary Education are some things I have a true passion for and I knew I wanted to write about a particular matter in that subject area, but narrowing it down to a more specific topic was quite a challenge. After some serious brainstorming, I realized that students in high school health and physical education classes aren't as informed as they should be. I think that reaching out to young people...while they're still young...is vital to teaching them the basic knowledge they will need beyond high school and for the rest of their life. Today, many teenagers are unhappy with their appearance and suffer from eating disorders, depression, and even harassment from other students. A majority of these things can be avoided by simply eating healthy and exercising. It all comes down to the simply saying "If you look good, you feel good."

Research Paper...YUCK

To be honest, I was actually dreading writing this report; however, when I began to brainstorm on the possible subjects I could write about, I became very interested.  I am positively sure that I want to write about my major:  Secondary Education concentrating on Exercise Science.  This particular subject has caught my interest because of two major contributing factors.  The first one being, my love for helping children.  Secondly, my unique focus and drive in the field of exercise science.  

What I'm particularly excited about is observing students, and asking them questions to see how much they really know about health and physical education.  I've taught P.E. classes around Kentuckiana helping kids and adolescents to be more informed on the importance on daily physical activity and having a healthy diet.  I believe that educating young men and women on these specific topics will offer them valuable knowledge they can carry with them for the remainder of their lives. 

The schools that I am looking into observing at are:  McFerren Elementary school, Highland hills middle School, Floyd Central High school, and New Washington Middle/High school.  The age variation is vital to my report because I want to see if there is a subtle, moderate, or dramatic difference among the age groups' knowledge on health and physical activity.  

This report paper will also be a learning experience for me, and will by far be the most interesting experience for an english class. 

CHEERS!!! 

All Writers are Crazy

All writers are crazy...YEAH THEY ARE! Anyone who can or will sit down and write a book has to be insane. Sometimes when I'm reading a book I wonder how someone can come up with such a brilliant story with all the little details that make it seem like a movie is playing right before me. John Grisham, one of my favorite authors, does a terrific job at this. I have never been disappointed after reading one of his books. I feel connected to the characters and almost as if the story were true. That's another aspect of John Grisham that I have grown to appreciate; his stories seem so true and real which makes it easy to become attached to the book and the characters...then when the book ends...I feel like I want to know more. But back to my main point, writers are crazy. Take the Harry Potter series for example...GREAT but what person in their RIGHT MIND could think of all that stuff. It's just too much for me to comprehend.

Obituary

Rebecca Dell Daniel
Age 44 was born October, 1990 to Wendell and Deborah Daniel in the big city of Louisville, KY. Rebecca passed away April 4, 2035 at 4:44 AM. She attended college at Palm Beach University in Palm Beach, Florida and Indiana University Southeast. After graduating with a masters in Exercise Science she sought personal trainer opportunities in Miami. She spent her free time working as a fitness trainer for obese children. Rebecca is preceded in death by her sister Sarah Jo Frank. Survivors include her parents and 3 sisters and 1 brother. There will be a service for the public 11 AM at Gateway Missionary Baptist church and a private burial for close family and friends immediately following at Ivy Hill Cemetery in Scotsburg, IN.

First day

Well the first day of class was definitely interesting. I really enjoyed the icebreaker activity; it allowed me to get a feel for the class. I can tell that I'll really get along with my those around me and hopefully I can be a help to someone. I'm super excited about this particular class, not only because of my classmates but because of the professor. Maggie reminds me of my English 12 Honors teacher. I can tell that the class will be slightly challenging but still full of surprises. Also, she seems like she's strict...but not like a Nazi...and that I appreciate.
I hope that I can really develop and improve my writing skills and become more prepared for the years of college ahead. Writing in college is an obvious requirement so I mean I might as well be good at it :D
I'm really looking forward to class today and I'm sure it will be FULL of surprises.
Becca