Blog #14 Have A Happy New Year

I hope that everyone had a great Christmas and Holiday.  As the

New Year fast approaches my Christmas Wish is that the world

become a safer place for everyone. That each and every one of

you take the time to enjoy the small things and revel in the joy of

the moment. Don't let time pass you by and live to love your dreams.

My New Years resolution will be forthcoming with the very next

blog. Remember to post your New Year's Wish and try to set

the example that you would like to see in the rest of the world.

Warmest regards and I hope you enjoy the book that you are

reading.  Here is a video that I hope you enjoy.

For those of you that are looking for the download link for your
term project check out your Pupil Path for your assignment. Thanks to
Cadet Choudhury, she kept me on my toes and I figured out how to post
the items for you to download.  You can also click on the link provided
here: Term Project Download. Good luck and Happy New Year. I am
looking forward to reading your work and getting back to see each and
every one of you.  

Blog #13 Stronger Gun Control Laws?

Good morning Cadets.  This weeks task has to deal with the tragedy that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School this past Friday.  As all of you know, 20 students were killed along with 8 faculty members.  Their lives were cut short by a person that eventually took their own life with one of the
weapons that he used to kill the other people.  The current outcry is to have stronger gun control laws in our society.  Your task at hand this week is to post your opinions on how we can stop such a tragedy from happening again. Keep in mind to be respectful of other cadet's opinions and to keep an open mind when you read their responses.  Post your opinions backed up with information that supports your opinion along with a credible web-site URL. In your responses, please post your condolences to those families that lost loved ones as well.  Good luck cadet's and here is my website link.

Gun Control Needed

To those parents and family members that lost loved ones during the massacre at your school, I offer my most heartfelt apologies and condolences. No words can remove the grief that you have in your hearts. Remember to hold onto the goodness and joy that those loved ones brought into your life and never let go of those feelings. 

Blog #12 Leadership Term Project Update

Good day cadets.  As usual, that clock is ticking on your term project for Leadership.  Don't procrastinate and wait until the very end to try and finish your book.  You have had 3 weeks now and some of you should be finished or close to it by now.  Your task this week is to give an update on your book status.  Post how many pages you have read. Give a brief synopsis of what you have read so far and let our blog readers as well as cadet's know if you are satisfied with your choice and what inspirational information you may have gained so far.  You should post another URL for a different web-site for your research and remember to comment on your peer's work as well.  I must say that I am very impressed with the choice of books that most of you chose this year. I look forward to your work and your classroom presentations.  Good luck and here is my site for the person I am reading about:  Harry Truman

Blog #11 The Breath of Life that saves

Hi again cadets. As we get back into the swing of things with
First-Aid and Health, your task this week is to find a video or
posting from a website that has a story about a person saving
another person's life using mouth to mouth resuscitation or
cardio-pulminary resuscitation (CPR).  Make sure that you
give a brief synopsis about the story with your URL link and
you must also comment on your peer's work as well.  Don't
forget to continue to read your Leader's Autobiography as
well to finish your term project.  Good luck and here is my
video.

KPTV - FOX 12

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?