Semester TWO, Blog #10

I believe that it did help give sympathy to those people because the other side could now see the whole story not just their half. I also think you said it raised awarness for the "okies" for all around the country. Even the places not having people rush in or out of their state. When I read this book I feel sorry for them and think its ridiculous that people would arrest them for no reason when they are just trying to live. So if I feel that way I think it can make others that read the book. So yes.

Semester TWO, HONORS History Blog #1

Dear Barrack Obama,

It seems that you want change and the people want change however the congress isn’t letting too many of your bills pass. Here are some good ideas to possibly improve your success rate. If your not getting bills passed maybe work were it helps all people and it fits all points of view not just yours or a couple. Also See what all citizens want, make sure you get all points of view as well not just a couple.
When writing bills make sure it helps all people not just some because if it doesn’t help all, it might not pass when the congress looks over it. Also you seem to say you can do it and come up with these things before congress pass them. Maybe don’t act so blindly confident on acts and bills before there are passed. No one likes unfulfilled promises that happen over and over again.
Like Franklin Delano Roosevelt who went across country finding what all people needed from city folk to farmers. Giving electricity to those way out counties with farms, and different jobs for getting it out there. Look around go to the people and where they are and come up with what they need don’t just try to rearrange tax or come up with new Medicare plans. Franklin Delano Roosevelt also kept it confident but realistic don’t over embellish things before they are done.

Semester TWO, Blog #9

I like how we have had many options on what to write on and some time to decided what to write on as well. However I think we are not getting enough time working on ampersand in class work that has to be done for ampersand seems mostly done at home. The last 10 minutes of class isn't long enough to get a computer, turn it on, log on, then start typing I think we need at least 15 to twenty minutes.

Semester TWO, Blog #6

Tom Joad

"I killed a guy. Seven years. I'm sprung in four for keepin' my nose clean."

I'm guessing that he is not someone to mess with.

"That big old nose of yours been stickin' out eight miles ahead of your face."

He doesn't like nosey people or people that talk nonsense or repetitive talking.

"you're talkin' sense,.""Every' word you say is sense. But, Jesus, I hate to get pushed around! I lots rather take a sock at Willy"

He seems smart knows how to pick his fights and when to step down.

"An old turtle, Picked him up on the road. An old bulldozer. Thought I'd take 'im to my little brother. Kids like turtles."

He is thoughtfully of his family and seems to have respect not some mean psycho murderer that does it fun.

Semester TWO, Blog #8

Obama seemed to know what the public wanted like FDR. However FDR seemed to keep those promises and helped the country out of a great depression. Obama once elected seemed to drop all promises he mentioned. He seems he still is trying to help the country he just isn't doing it effectively or with the promises he made earlier. FDR created many bills that helped the people and company's, he also created disability which helped the people that couldn't work not just the people that did work or couldn't find it. FDR was a people person and hands on. It seemed he went all around and talked to all kinds of poeple finding out different perspective, needs, and opinions.




Here for obama info

FDR info was from the packet.

Semester TWO, Blog #7

I worked at a government building so we would have been fine. My mentor was telling me of how they were very easygoing with money and not too tight. However lately they did cut back just a little bit on money but it was not noticeable.

Internship Photo Essay

Eli Barber

At the beginning of internship I was very nervous and didn’t know what kind of work I would do at Caltrans. I didn’t even know if I could do the work that I would be assigned. However I did know I would take a street biking class, which made me even more worried. As the day went on and I met more people, I walked by different cubicles with people piling their work high and all over. I got even more nervous thinking how am I going to do work like that. I’ve never had a job like this before; all I’ve had for experience is school. I went to lunch one day with a few people and they all seemed very into their work, talking about it and all not even considering it work. I was getting into it as well too thinking that this is interesting and that maybe the work wont be so bad since

As I got my work I made sure to lay it out neat and in order and then I would read over it. It took a while getting a feel of all the acronyms that are used and the different roads Caltrans was having me work with. But I learned bit-by-bit as I got to work and I kept all my things organized as I went on. I was learning how to use the programs that they use there, read the maps with coordinates to and find what and where I am looking for, and how to live and work an office job. So far so good I thought, as the first few days ended and it seemed all right not too much work that I couldn’t handle and the people were friendly and helped me out when I needed it.

I had brought my own little notebook to take notes to help me with the process as well. It gave me hints on where to go and where to look. It helped a lot and made sure I got things done fast and accurately as well, it was a great organizer. Another thing was the computer, I didn’t have an account of my own but I still was able to use it here and there. I of course kept all files in order with helpful names on the computer too about all things even my notes I typed up just to make it look better. I also kept different parts of my desk space for specific things so I wouldn’t misplace too many things. For example Caltrans maps on the right and on the left notes and maps of a smaller and more specific location. After a few more days I realized I could do this work and its quite fun getting along with people. Hearing little conversations about random things over the top of their cubicles as they talked back and forth with no sight of each other.

Once finished with the work in the cubical I got to put my work to use out in the field. It was very kind of them to let me go look at this stuff in person after starring at it on paper for so long. I got my own uniform that I had to where when out on the field, which was neat. I also used my notebook here, taking notes on what I needed to look at. Some of the stuff I needed to look at was trash or other vandalism, another thing was making sure people were not abandoning vehicles. It was mostly just making sure the sites where in good condition and met the standards (almost all did). Sometimes a sign fell because of strong wind or we couldn’t find a bus stop sign that we were supposed to look at, so we would just write a note and in the end call up and report or ask where the sign was.

I got to go out in one of those Caltrans cars that you see every once in a while on the side of the road. Driving around on the road was also was fun since it seemed to me I got to be working on the road, instead of just driving by and seeing them work. We went all around down to the border, way up to Encinitas, then over to Escondido. I looked at different sites met even more people and took some good notes. All this helped me and Caltrans and I realized I was getting along with every one and doing the work no problem. In just a couple weeks I became good friends with my coworkers and also learned how to work in an office. I had it organized well done and when I was done with my internship I realized I had no problems doing any of the work the entire time I was their.