Tuesday, August 30, 2011

GWE- Day 2

1. The study was to compare Wikipedia and Encyclopedia Britannica.  To test each site on their accurate files.
2. The results as quoted from the article are, "Wikipedia had 162 such problems, while Britannica had 123.  That averages out to 2.92 mistakes per article for Britannica and 3.86 for Wikipedia." So the results show that Wikipedia is not the only website that has false facts.
3. I believe that Wikipedia receives more heat, because it is a more well known site.  Coming from a students point of view at least.  More people know about Wikipedia so more people research on this site.
4. My Wikipedia edit has been changed back to normal.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

History of English

1. The Germanic, Celtic, Slavic, Latin, and Indian languages were influential in the formation of the English language.
2. Yiddish, Dutch, and Scandinavian.
3. The Norman Invasion of 1066 was a major influence of the English language. 
5. The printing press helped spread the English language by creating more books to go around the world and promote education.http://www.historyguide.org/intellect/press.html
6. It borrows its words from many other languages.
7. Yes, because this isn't a language that has stopped growing, this one language is derived from a multitude of other languages and is still growing.  Many world powers have adapted English as a second language, meaning that this language is well known for many different countries.
 

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Revised Editorial

Over the years there has been arguments over animal cruelty.   America isn’t necessarily known for animal cruelty as a nation, over the factor of animal testing for science experiments.  However, there are cases of animal cruelty in our country just like every were else and they need to be stopped.  Even though America as it turns out has taken many different strides to stop animal cruelty, we still have thousands of pets every year that are beaten neglected and are left for dead. This cruel act is one of the many incidents that stops America from continuing to grow as a nation.
            Individuals that fight against the scientific use of animals have to agree that the government has heard the complaints and have made huge strides toward making the US a better place for animals.  Most states have put in place personalized police departments who’s sole focus is on the apprehension and persecution of individuals that abuse, neglect, or torture animals.  On a federal scale, the government has put laws in place for factories that handle livestock.  They have certain restrictions on storage and care of these animals even though they are destined to end up as a meal for some one else.  If the government is willing to waist valuable bodies and money then this issue is definitely a major concern that needs to be fixed.  This isn't an issue that a select few individuals are against.  this is a nationwide problem that the majority of the population wants to punish the individuals that partake in the abuse of animals.
            There are stories on television about how animals rebel against their owners and the wild attacks.  Humans have to understand that animals are not helpless and even though they were put on this earth for humans benefit, we are designed to co- exist within the world.  Animals cannot survive unless humans respect their borders and stop taken their habitats out, and humans can’t survive without animals to provide nutrients for our bodies, though milk, meat, and other items.  Mistreatment is the cause of many rebellions.  Dogs will bite the hand that feeds them if that hand is also the hand that beats them. 
            So is animal testing considered cruelty?  The debate is that animals were put on this planet for human benefit, and animal testing makes sure that certain medicines will work before it can be used to save humans and they know it wont also harm them.  But what happens when a certain medicine is bad and it kills the animal that it is tested on.  Many individuals that are against animal cruelty are also on the side of animal testing and suggest alternatives.  They suggests further testing of medicine before it reaches animal testing, and once it does reach that step, proper medical care is provide to make sure the animal is cured if possible or doesn’t suffer if death can not be helped.  However, this act says that we as humans are willing to trade one life, for the "probability" that we "could" invent a medicine to cure a headache.
            Overall the debate over animal cruelty will continue to be a major issue in America for years to come.  The government has stepped in and heard the calls of the protesters, but there are individuals that don’t think of animals, as equals and think of them more like an outlet for their anger.  Despite this fact, animals have received huge amounts of protection and science animals have received medical care for their troubles. But until we can guarantee animal protection and safety in this great nation, we will never be able to go forward and grow morally. Instead we will start to back track and could even develop habits of other 3rd world countries that we try to bring into the 21 century world.

Revised Editoral Questions

1. Even though America has tried to stop animal cruelty, they still have it just like everywere else.
2. Yes the author offers many different examples including the governments involvement and how animals react to abuse.
3. I agree with the author, but not completely because he sounds as if he is one both sides of the argument.
4. However, there are cases of animal cruelty in our country just like every were else and they need to be stopped.
5. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Good_argument_for_animal_testing

Fairy tale

http://hca.gilead.org.il/emperor.html

Many individuals would rather conform to fit into a group or project, instead of being the outcast.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Sample Editorials

The Clear Case for the Gas Tax
1. The author’s clam is that the tax on gas should not be ended, but increased.

2. The author did offer adequate support of their claim. They had many different forms including statistics, support of political figures, and logical reasoning.

3. I do agree with the author,because our country is in debt and needs the money to put us back on track. The author does make a good point in that we need to stop depending on foreign fuel and more so on more efficient forms of transportation and putting taxes on gas does cause people to consider how they use this resource.

4.“Though opponents will inevitably rail about taking money from the pockets of Americans in recessionary times, using gas-tax receipts on public investment puts that money right back into the economy.”

5.

Ethics, Politics, and the New York Times
1. The author claims that the New York Times is making distorted statements about America’s Supreme Court and justice system.

2. The author did have adequate support if the reader had previous knowledge of the NYT articles and events discussed.  If the reader had no idea about NYT then the article didn't make much since

3. I disagree with what the author claimed, because the only reason that the author disagrees and is bashing NYT is because they have a different option the him

4.“I’ve had ample occasion to expose the mendacity, inanity, and confusion that have pervaded recent New York Times house editorials on the Supreme Court and ethics, and I’ll confess that it’s rather tedious to do so yet again, but I gather that there are some people who still take NYT house editorials seriously, so here goes”

5.http://www.futureofprivacy.org/2011/03/22/fpf-response-to-new-york-times-editorial-on-privacy-legislation/

An Industry in Need of Accountability
1.That students shouldn't receive student aide if they don't look like they will graduate.

2. The author didn't really show much facts, but instead based it on his opinion.

3.I do agree with the author, because student loans are hard to come by and people that are not series shouldn't take the money, because they aren't going to use it wisely. 

4. "The suit against the Education Management Corporation, which enrolls about 150,000 students in more than 100 schools, puts the for-profit sector on notice that the government is at last prepared to move decisively against the unscrupulous conduct that appears to be all too common in the industry."

5. http://www.linkedin.com/company/edmc

A Race to Repudiate Government
1. The author states that Republicans need to have extreme views if they want to survive in a political race.

2. The author does give support that supports his claim.

3. I do agree with the author.Republicans have to be able to make the level of democrats.

4. "Given the nature of the Republican primary system — and the mood of its voters this year — it has its own grim logic."

5.http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/07/opinion/07sat3.html


1. The author states in his editorial that the government is coddling the upper class of America by not taxing them as heavily as the Lower and Middle classes.

2.The author supports him claim with many metaphors and uses statistics to further that support.

3. I agree because if a person has more money then they should pay more taxes.

4. While the poor and middle class fight for us in Afghanistan, and while most Americans struggle to make ends meet, we mega-rich continue to get our extraordinary tax breaks.

5.http://boingboing.net/2011/08/17/why-poor-people-support-tax-breaks-for-the-rich.html

Editorial


Over the years there has been arguments over animal cruelty.   The different belief over animal cruelty depends on the area you are in.  America isn’t necessarily known for animal cruelty, over the factor of animal testing for science experiments.  However, there are cases of animal cruelty in our country just like every were else and they need to be stopped.  America as it turns out has taken many different strides to stop animal cruelty.  There are many different forms of animal cruelty and America can be charged for every one of them.
            Individuals that fight against the scientific use of animals have to agree that the government has heard the complaints and have made huge strides toward making the US a better place for animals.  Most states have put in place personalized police departments who’s sole focus is on the apprehension and persecution of individuals that abuse, neglect, or torture animals.  On a federal scale, the government has put laws in place for factories that handle livestock.  They have certain restrictions on storage and care of these animals even though they are destined to end up as a meal for some one else.  If the government is willing to waist valuable bodies and money then this issue is definitely a major concern that needs to be fixed.
            There are stories on television about how animals rebel against their owners and the wild attacks.  Humans have to understand that animals are not helpless and even though they were put on this earth for humans benefit, we are designed to co- exist within the world.  Animals cannot survive unless humans respect their borders and stop taken their habitats out, and humans can’t survive without animals to provide nutrients for our bodies, though milk, meat, and other items.  Mistreatment is the cause of many rebellions.  Dogs will bite the hand that feeds them if that hand is also the hand that beats them. 
            So is animal testing considered cruelty?  The debate is that animals were put on this planet for human benefit, and animal testing makes sure that certain medicines will work hat way it can be used to save humans and they know it wont also harm them.  But what happens when a certain medicine is bad and it kills the animal that it is tested on.  Many individuals that are against animal cruelty are also on the side of animal testing and suggest alternatives.  They suggests further testing of medicine before it reaches animal testing, and once it does reach that step, proper medical care is provide to make sure the animal is cured if possible or doesn’t suffer if death can not be helped.          
            Overall the debate over animal cruelty will continue to be a major issue in America for years to come.  The government has stepped in and heard the calls of the protesters, but there are individuals that don’t think of animals, as equals and think of them more like an outlet for their anger.  Despite this fact, animals have received huge amounts of protection and science animals have received medical care for their troubles. But until we can guarantee animal protection and safety in this great nation, we will never be able to go forward and grow morally. 

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Summary

http://thesituationist.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/why-torture-because-it-feels-good-at-least-to-us/
 This essay goes into depth and really tries to explain the psychology behind torturing.  Along with defending the human device of torture, it ties in the concept of torture with the thought process of criminal punishment through jail or other consequences.

The essay then continues and says that when all else fails, individuals use "Blame the victim" as their way to back up torture.  This states that if an individual is being tortured then they deserve it.  In essence the paragraph never states whether torture is good or bad, it just states how humans justifies it.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Monday, August 15, 2011

  1. The Bachelor's degree used to be the factor in which an individual would beat another individual in an interview.  In the 1980's and 90's many High school graduates would leave school and go straight into the work force.  This gave any individual with even the smallest college degree a great advantage over many people.  However, times have changed and more individuals are now going to to colleges to get their degree.  So now the Bachelor's wont work as that deciding factor, because so many individuals possess one.  Now to separate themselves out of the packed once again, college graduates must gain a masters to put themselves at the top of the pack.
  2. This article has made me think about my future college career.  I want to go to college to be a civil engineer and since this is a very skilled profession, a master's degree seems to be a must for my future.
  3. I would love to graduate college from the university of Kentucky with high honors and gain access to the deans list.  this would not only give me a sense of accomplishment, but would also put me ahead of many other individuals in job pursuits.
  4. http://www.forprofitedu.com/tag/the-current-state-of-higher-education-in-america-and-the-vital-role-of-proprietary-colleges-and-universities/
  5. What was known as higher education 20 years ago, is today known as standard education.  This means that the education that separated the smartest individuals from the others, is know of days seen as the required education to receive any descent job.  This in essence means that the job market is gaining more skilled individuals making the market sore.  However, this strive toward greater education hinders many individuals that don't have the economic means or the brains to achieve this goal.  This puts many in a bind and causes them to obtain a second rank job that doesn't pain very well but will higher them without a masters.