Blog #10 Thanksgiving and thankfulness

During this time of year, we all have something to be thankful for.
I myself count my blessing as I have my family that is still here after
Hurricane Sandy.  We have our house that is still standing and
I know that we will be able to make repairs and make it better.
We will have a great Thanksgiving Dinner with all of our family
and I know that there are those that will not be so lucky.  I am also
thankful for having a secure job and having great students that keep
classes interesting.  Here is the video that I chose to give thanks.
Hope you like the video and music.

Blog #9 My Favorite Leader / Role Model

Good day again Cadets.  I know we have been talking about great leaders
and their qualities that inspire us as great role models.  My favorite musician
was John Philips Sousa. He is not also known as the Mark King but also
was a great musician and composer.  He inspired me to join the Army Band
and is responsible for my career in the military.  Below is a list of leaders
in various fields that can be your starting point to select a leader for your
Term Project to read about.  Post your leader/leaders that you are interested
in add a website URL about your leader as well. Remember to comment and
leave positive feedback on your peer's work and make sure you can get
your book, biography or autobiography by the end of November.  Your
Term Project will be due in January of 2013 so don't procrastinate. Get to
work and finish on time and you will be ahead of the game with your time
management.  Here is my video on John Philips Sousa:

Blog #8 Presidential candidate, was your's the winner?

Hi again cadets. Now that all of the hoopla has died down after the election, it is time for the leaders of our country to set aside differences and work together to get our country back on track.  I hope that your candidate won and if so, please post a message of positive support. If your candidate lost, be respectful and post a message that you hope the President will work towards making a reality in the next 4 years. Either way, the masses of our country have spoken and voiced their opinion.  Now is the time for everyone to pull together and make America a stronger country again. Not only for our citizens but for the rest of the world. Post your comments, videos, links etc and as always, comment on your peer's work.  Good luck and I look forward to reading your postings as always.

Blog #7 Veteran's salute and day of tribute

As November 11, 2012 rolls around, it is again our time to post our own personal tributes to the Veteran's that served, fought, and died for our country.  We just held our Presidential Election, all of which would not have been possible without their sacrifices.  The following video is one that I find very fitting to demonstrate our caring for those brave and gallant individuals.  

Please post your video links and demonstrate to rest of the world how proud you are of those who have served to protect and defend our country.  Make sure to comment on your peer's work and if you make a video of your own and post it, you will get extra-credit for your efforts.  Thanks again and I look forward to seeing what videos you select or make.  May God Bless every man and women that has ever served or died for this glorious country.

Blog #6 What did you do after Hurricane Sandy?

Hi cadets and I hope that all of you OK after Hurricane Sandy.
My house is still standing and with water damage to the
basement. I had inclusive wind and water damage to my first
floor but will be alright.  This blog to so demonstrate your
caring and compassion and to highlight what you did to help
your community after the hurricane.  I went out to Belle Harbor
and help neighbors clear out their flooded basements, garages,
and cars.  I also passed out food and water to those that needed
support.

Post what actions you took to help your neighbors and I hope
that each and every one of you are thankful for what you still
have. I know that I count my blessing daily.  Comment on
other cadet's work and post stories about helping others in
your community from videos or news feeds.  Good luck and
I look forward to seeing your work.

Blog #5 Thinking outside the box, cardboard box that is...

Good day cadets and welcome back to your second marking period. This week I was lucky to come across and innovative idea that could revolutionize travel in busy cities and 3rd world countries.  I would like for your to watch this video and provide your comments. You next task to find an new groundbreaking idea that you feel is similar to this video that will help improve our future. These types of advances are made by true leaders in the field of discovery and invention. I look forward to your selections and can't wait to see what you bring to our blog for everyone to see. Remember to also comment on your peer's work as well.  Good luck and I hope you like the video, here it is. Did I mention that the price for the bike will be $20.00?

Blog #4 Presidential Candidates and Health Care Reform

Welcome back Cadets. I hope you had a great weekend and are up to your task this week.  Since we are studying First-Aid and how to save a person life, your task this week is look at your Presidential Candidate and post what their ideas are on Health Care for the people of the United States. Remember to post the URL for the site that you use to support your facts. Give a brief synopsis of the position and why you think that it is the right one for the american public. And last but not least, remember to comment on your peer's work. As always, you are doing such a great job, I am having to keep on my toes to challenge you. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the Presidential Debate this Tuesday evening at Hofstra University. 

Blog #3 Presidential Debates and Half Truths

Welcome back Cadets.  Your task this week is to analyse last week's Presidential

Debate between President Obama and Governor Romney.  You must select your

Presidential candidate,  research and post your opponent's half truth that they 

tried to sway the public with during the debate.  Remember, that you must post 

the URL where you obtained your information that supports your fact and also

comment on another cadet's work.  The final part of this research is to do the 

exact same thing for the Vice-Presidential Debate this Thursday evening. 

Good luck and here is one of the statements that I found what was a half truth:

"Romney Fact Check #1: Health Care Costs Rose $2,500 per Family

Under Obama — 9:41 p.m.: Governor Romney:  Health care costs have 

gone 

up by $2500 a family. As we reported in March, the average cost of 

a family 

policy rose by $1,300 between 2010 and 2011, according to the 

Kaiser Family 

Foundation’s annual survey (Exhibit 1.110). 

(Even if you include the year before 

— so 2009 to 2011 — the increase 

was $1,700, not $2,500.)

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/10/fact-checking-the-presidential-debate-in-denver/

Make sure that you use other sources besides the one that I have listed about

and good luck with this assignment.

Blog #2 Should You need a State Issued I.D. in order to vote?

Good morning cadets and I hope you are up to the task at hand today. Today you are being ask your opinion on whether or not you should have to have a state issued I.D. in order to vote.  What ever your opinion is, you must back up your opinion with valid research material online to support your position.  Keep in mind that at least 14 states have already enacted this law for the upcoming election.  Do you think that this is fair?  Keep your opinions clear and don't be afraid to stand your ground. Let your fellow students and the world know where you stand on this issue.
Post your URL for support of your opinion on our blog and also comment on your peer's work.  Good luck and I look forward to reading your responses.

Blog #1 Good Samaritan Saves Good Samaritan | Video - ABC News

Welcome back to a new year Cadets.  As we are starting to work on First Aid and the importance of saving a life, your task this week is one that should be interesting for you.  You must find a news story online that is about a Good Samaritan and post the URL link back to our site.  Your next step is to give a brief synopsis about your story and your last part of the assignment is to read another cadet's work and leave positive feedback on their work. Below is my video link for your first story. I hope you enjoy and learn something in the process.

Watch More News Videos at ABC | 2012 Presidential Election | Entertainment & Celebrity News

Good Samaritan Saves Good Samaritan | Video - ABC News