As I mentioned In my previous blog, my senior project entails computer programming. Although I haven't been given a chance to work on it recently, most of my field hours have been completed. I have logged over 50 hours at this point. I am waiting to fully pick my mentor. Originally I had planned on contacting the creator of the C++ manual I read. I recently realized that this is an unrealistic goal because he is a very busy well-renowned man and the chances of him contacting me back are slim to none. My uncle is a computer programmer and works with a few well established programmers and my aunt also has connections with computer programmers in the bay area. The only problem is that my uncle lives in southern california and having him as my mentor would mean that I would need to skype him or work primarily with him over the phone and computer. If I use one of my aunt's programming friends as my mentor they may be more accessible on a regular basis for meeting in person and helping me when needed.
Besides trying to figure out who to contact and ask to be my mentor, I have started thinking about what to do for my reserch. I realize that research and information is important not only to the structure of my research paper, but to help me learn and understand the components of programming as well. I look forward to conducting my research and continuing to move my senior project along.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Nuclear Energy
1.) The topic I have chosen for my senior research paper is nuclear energy and its benefits as well as its negatives.
2.) My topic is controversial because it can be seen as a type of energy that will reduce the amount of pollution in the air, and it is generally a "cleaner" energy but many also see its pollution as having negative effects on the environment.
3.) To conduct my research the sources I will use are my Uncle who is a nuclear engineer, but I will also use the Napa County Library databases as well as other online databases and books.
4.) My emotional investment in this paper is the fact that my uncle is a nuclear engineer and he is frowned upon by many people but he is a firm believer that nuclear energy is a cleaner more sustainable form of energy.
5.) I do not think this research topic is very popular, but my touch that will make it unique is the fact that my uncle works directly with nuclear power plants in Lousiana as a head operator. My connection to him will allow my research to be more personal as well as accurate.
6.) I do not have any questions.
2.) My topic is controversial because it can be seen as a type of energy that will reduce the amount of pollution in the air, and it is generally a "cleaner" energy but many also see its pollution as having negative effects on the environment.
3.) To conduct my research the sources I will use are my Uncle who is a nuclear engineer, but I will also use the Napa County Library databases as well as other online databases and books.
4.) My emotional investment in this paper is the fact that my uncle is a nuclear engineer and he is frowned upon by many people but he is a firm believer that nuclear energy is a cleaner more sustainable form of energy.
5.) I do not think this research topic is very popular, but my touch that will make it unique is the fact that my uncle works directly with nuclear power plants in Lousiana as a head operator. My connection to him will allow my research to be more personal as well as accurate.
6.) I do not have any questions.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Gore Vidal : Drugs; Critical Writing Response
I agree wholeheartedly agree with Vidal's statement "Each man has the right to do what he wants with this own life". When he connects this statement to the idea that each man has the right to do drugs, or kill himself, or partake in any activities he wants, as long as they do not interfere with his neighbors pursuit of happiness, my opinion changes. I think as Americans, the promise of the pursuit of happiness is something we cherish greatly. When one being interferes with another human being happiness, they are taking away an inalienable right endowed to that individual by our country. Many people who do drugs don't try them once and then leave them alone. Many drugs are addictive and often times people who started them don't stop them for a long time.
Vidal's assumption that drugs are not necessarily threats to the neighbors of the abusers is inaccurate. People all over america hear stories of drug deals and break-ins gone bad. In the particular story I linked, an entire neighborhood was negatively affected by "squatters" or drug dealers who took up residence in a bank owned house. The drug dealers turned the neighborhood into a crime spree zone, there were countless acts of robberies and violence during the time the squatters inhabited the house. Their presence reduced the desire of Detroit citizens to want to move into the neighborhood, and also caused the families that lived in the nieghborhood to be scared to leave their homes. The article I posted is a perfect example of how one drug dealer, or many, can cause strife to not only one neighbor but an entire neighborhood. Even if the abuser doesn't have ranking of a drug dealer, they are still a threat to their neighbors. What if they are in debt to their dealer? Or have bad blood with a particular group of people? One wrong step on the part of the abuser could set an entire neighborhood at risk.
Vidal's assumption that drugs are not necessarily threats to the neighbors of the abusers is inaccurate. People all over america hear stories of drug deals and break-ins gone bad. In the particular story I linked, an entire neighborhood was negatively affected by "squatters" or drug dealers who took up residence in a bank owned house. The drug dealers turned the neighborhood into a crime spree zone, there were countless acts of robberies and violence during the time the squatters inhabited the house. Their presence reduced the desire of Detroit citizens to want to move into the neighborhood, and also caused the families that lived in the nieghborhood to be scared to leave their homes. The article I posted is a perfect example of how one drug dealer, or many, can cause strife to not only one neighbor but an entire neighborhood. Even if the abuser doesn't have ranking of a drug dealer, they are still a threat to their neighbors. What if they are in debt to their dealer? Or have bad blood with a particular group of people? One wrong step on the part of the abuser could set an entire neighborhood at risk.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
PC Blog Post #2: Italian Salmon with Jasmine Rice and Fresh Greens
Italian Salmon with Jasmine Rice and Fresh Greens:
1 Fillet of Salmon (Size dependent on number of consumers)
2 cups of Rice (brown or white)
2 cups of water
1 Bushel of Asparagus (Or assorted Greens)
1 Bottle of Newman’s Own Italian Dressing
1 ½ Cups of Butter
The first step in creating this simple meal is to turn on the rice cooker and heat the oven to 425. Put two cups of rice into the rice cooker along with two cups of water. Set the rice cooker mode to “steam”. If choosing to prepare Asparagus instead of greens, place the asparagus in a tray above the rice and steam as well. The next step is to prepare the dish for the salmon. Choose a large baking sheet and set on the counter. Obtain tin foil and lay out a large sheet on the baking sheet, repeat this step so that there are two layers of tin foil. Lay the salmon on the tin foil, place 3/4th of a stick of butter onto the salmon in squares spread evenly along the top. Bring the sides of the tin foil up and pinch together over the top of the salmon, thus creating a cocoon shape. Make sure that the salmon is completely sealed inside the tin foil, with all of the edges pinched and curled together. Once the seal has been fortified, open a part of the seal and pour in 3/4ths of the bottle of Newman’s own Italian dressing, if a larger fillet of salmon guarantee that the dressing covers the entire salmon. Once the preparation of the salmon is done, place it in the oven to cook for 25 to 30 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of cooking the salmon, prepare any greens and vegetables. Once the timer completes, set the salmon on the counter still wrapped in tin foil. Do not open the tin foil seal until the rice is completely finished steaming. After the rice is done steaming, place the remainder of butter over the rice. Once all the components are ready, place all three on a plate. Spoon the salmon marinade onto the rice as needed. The hearty salmon, rice and greens meal is now ready to be served!
Last night I made a hearty meal that was healthy as well as satisfying to the common palette. Personally I find salmon to be a total comfort food. What is comfort food? Comfort food is food that humans consume or create because it provides warmth and contentment along with the normal satisfaction associated with a meal. The most common comfort foods are chocolate, cookies, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, ice cream, pasta, rice, and soup. Another great thing about salmon is that it satifys Health Organizations and the National Department of Agriculture's suggestion that people consume two servings of fatty fish per week. Salmon is full of healthy fats, vitamins, proteins, and various minerals as noted in this link.
To many people, salmon may not seem comforting or simple, but it is one of my favorite dishes to prepare, and fairly simple to make. When buying the items needed to prepare this dish, it is important to buy a larger fillet of salmon, one that is fairly fresh and has a healthy pinkish orange tint to it. Depending on how many people the chef is intending to cook for, it is straightforward to accurately judge how much salmon is needed. Unlike certain foods, when cooked in this particular fashion, the Salmon does not reduce in size after being cooked. Any type of rice can be purchased to compliment this meal. Some people prefer brown rice or wild rice, my preference is to gravitate towards plain white jasmine rice. The seasoning and dressing we will be adding to the salmon provides delicate flavor such that no extra seasoning needs to be put in the rice. I would recommend against wild rice because it is crucial that when choosing a type of rice, it has consistent texture. Brown rice or white rice are the two different types I recommend. There are many different sides that can accompany the salmon and rice. For my particular meal I picked fresh lettuce with tomatoes and fresh sliced avocado. My favorite side to accompany the two other foods is asparagus. Salmon, rice and asparagus all complement each other perfectly, and asparagus can easily be steamed right on top of the rice. If asparagus isn’t a favorite of the chef or the meal’s consumers, any form of salad or garden vegetable is satisfactory as well.
Ingredients: 1 Fillet of Salmon (Size dependent on number of consumers)
2 cups of Rice (brown or white)
2 cups of water
1 Bushel of Asparagus (Or assorted Greens)
1 Bottle of Newman’s Own Italian Dressing
1 ½ Cups of Butter
The first step in creating this simple meal is to turn on the rice cooker and heat the oven to 425. Put two cups of rice into the rice cooker along with two cups of water. Set the rice cooker mode to “steam”. If choosing to prepare Asparagus instead of greens, place the asparagus in a tray above the rice and steam as well. The next step is to prepare the dish for the salmon. Choose a large baking sheet and set on the counter. Obtain tin foil and lay out a large sheet on the baking sheet, repeat this step so that there are two layers of tin foil. Lay the salmon on the tin foil, place 3/4th of a stick of butter onto the salmon in squares spread evenly along the top. Bring the sides of the tin foil up and pinch together over the top of the salmon, thus creating a cocoon shape. Make sure that the salmon is completely sealed inside the tin foil, with all of the edges pinched and curled together. Once the seal has been fortified, open a part of the seal and pour in 3/4ths of the bottle of Newman’s own Italian dressing, if a larger fillet of salmon guarantee that the dressing covers the entire salmon. Once the preparation of the salmon is done, place it in the oven to cook for 25 to 30 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of cooking the salmon, prepare any greens and vegetables. Once the timer completes, set the salmon on the counter still wrapped in tin foil. Do not open the tin foil seal until the rice is completely finished steaming. After the rice is done steaming, place the remainder of butter over the rice. Once all the components are ready, place all three on a plate. Spoon the salmon marinade onto the rice as needed. The hearty salmon, rice and greens meal is now ready to be served!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
I Want a Husband
I want a husband for the same reason every woman seems to want a husband. I want a husband who buy's me expensive shoes in the wrong size and reminds me that it's the thought that counts. I want a husband who spends his money on useless possessions that are anything but useless to him. I want a husband who spends most of his free time in his garage working on the four cars he certainly doesn't need. I want a husband who will flirt with the waitress when he takes me out to a nice breakfast at Gilwoods. I want a husband who will assert his dominance over me by readily claiming the TV remote every time we sit down on the couch. I want a husband who will put on football despite my forceful remindings that a new episode of real housewives is on. I want a husband who complains that work is difficult but the money is good while he surfs the computer for cheap hotels in florida.
I want a husband who complains that the electric bill, and phone bill are too high, over a text, while he's in the living room and I'm in the kitchen. I want a husband who complains that the sink is broken and chooses not to make the problem worse by not doing anything at all. I want a husband who hands me the rench to fix the sink and explains how to do it.
I want a husband who will snore all night and convince me that the passing freight train outside will leave a noise complaint. I want a husband who pulls all the covers off me when we sleep and wakes up yawning about having cold feet. I want a husband who compliments how good he looks while dressing himself in the clothes I picked out for him. I want a husband who splatters toothpaste across the mirror as he describes to me how dirty the bathroom is. I want a husband who leaves the toilet seat up and forgets to flush. I want a husband who critiques my cooking and explains to me the correct way to cook according to his last experience in the kitchen three years ago. I want a husband who will drive the kids to school and call me on the ride home to make sure it is a school day. I want a husband who forgets to pick the kids up at three. I want a husband who tells me the baby has a dirty diaper and hands him off to me to clean it. I want a husband who puts the kids to bed without reminding them to brush their teeth and picking out the barbie and transformer pajamas from the dirty laundry bin. I want a husband who notices that I forgot to color coordinate his ties and complains the laundry hasn't been done. I want a husband who asks to spend more time with me and says I work too much around the household. With all the perks of having a husband I don't know who wouldn't want a husband.
I want a husband who complains that the electric bill, and phone bill are too high, over a text, while he's in the living room and I'm in the kitchen. I want a husband who complains that the sink is broken and chooses not to make the problem worse by not doing anything at all. I want a husband who hands me the rench to fix the sink and explains how to do it.
I want a husband who will snore all night and convince me that the passing freight train outside will leave a noise complaint. I want a husband who pulls all the covers off me when we sleep and wakes up yawning about having cold feet. I want a husband who compliments how good he looks while dressing himself in the clothes I picked out for him. I want a husband who splatters toothpaste across the mirror as he describes to me how dirty the bathroom is. I want a husband who leaves the toilet seat up and forgets to flush. I want a husband who critiques my cooking and explains to me the correct way to cook according to his last experience in the kitchen three years ago. I want a husband who will drive the kids to school and call me on the ride home to make sure it is a school day. I want a husband who forgets to pick the kids up at three. I want a husband who tells me the baby has a dirty diaper and hands him off to me to clean it. I want a husband who puts the kids to bed without reminding them to brush their teeth and picking out the barbie and transformer pajamas from the dirty laundry bin. I want a husband who notices that I forgot to color coordinate his ties and complains the laundry hasn't been done. I want a husband who asks to spend more time with me and says I work too much around the household. With all the perks of having a husband I don't know who wouldn't want a husband.
Swing Dancing Essay
Learning to Swing Dance as a class was a fun and relaxing experience, but quite the process.
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