Transactions 9-10 5/19/14

BOUGHT: 195 Shares in Intel. At $25.97 a share. Market Value-$5,044. BOUGHT: 473 Shares in Cisco. At $24.22 a share. Market Value-$11,456.

Transactions 2-8 5/12/14

BOUGHT: 20 Shares in Twitter Inc. At $32.75 a share. Market Value: $655.00 BOUGHT: 10 Shares in McDonald's Corporation. At $103.01 a share. Market Value: $1030.05 BOUGHT: 10 Shares in CBS. At $57.73 a share. Market Value: $577.30 BOUGHT: 10 Shares in Apple Inc. At $590.13 a share. Market Value: $5901.30 BOUGHT: 20 Shares in Pinnacle Foods. At $34.84 a share. Market Value: $696.60 BOUGHT: 40 Shares in Rackspace Hosting Inc. At $26.82 a share. Market Value: $1072.80 BOUGHT: 20 Shares in American Express. At $89.74 a share. Market Value $1794.80

Transaction 1 5/5/14

BOUGHT: 10 Shares in DTV(DirectTV). At $81.05 a Share. Market Value: $810.50 This is currently only owned stock. DirectTV is a good stock because over the week it has had slight increases in it's value percentage. The prices are still lower than the average high.

Assignment 4-11-14

I think it is important for everyone in America to understand basic economic priciples, especially younger kids. Kids my age need to understand economic prinicipals because we are part of the economy and make our own contributions. We need to be able to make educated transactions in order to better the economy. It is also important to understand basic economic principles so we can realize the faults in the economic system, and our gerneration can works towards bettering our economy. Everyone has to have a basic understanding of the economy in order to work towards bettering it and sustaining it. It is also important for our own personal resaons. By understanding basic workings of the economy we can make smarter and safer investments.

Miranda v. Arizona

(1966) A kidnapping was carried out by Ernesto Miranda in 1963. He was identified as the criminal and promptly taken into an interrogation by police. No one informed Miranda of his rights prior to his questioning. He wrote a signed confession stating the nature of his crimes and stating that he knew and understood his rights, and voluntarily waived them. Miranda was denied counsel and was sentenced to 20 years. Some argued he shouldn't have been sentenced because he wasn't informed of his rights. I think the crime is serious enough that the written and signed confession should have been accepted. He did state he understood his rights. The verdict was a little unconstitutional though.

start up 3/18/14

1.Russia will annex Crimea, meaning they will move in and basically seize control over the region. 2.Putin says they don't wish to move further into the Ukraine, I think America should take action only if he trys.

start-up 3/11/14

1. I really don't expect any pharmaceutical company to put citizens first, profit is the only goal of most companies or corporations. 2. I think the government should compel companies to provide more medications, I believe many more illnesses could be cured with newer medicines.

My Favorite President Biography

Every president leaves a legend of his own, and few are quite as intersting than Richard Nixon's time in office. Richard Nixon was a Republican congressman who served as vice president under Dwight D. Eisenhower. Nixon began his time as president in 1968. He resigned on his own in 1974 after his office was caught up in the infamous watergate scandal. Nixon died in 1994 at age 81. Nixon was born in 1913 in California and was the second of five children his parents birthed. Nixon's early life was generally described as hard, as two of his brothers died from sickness early on. In 1940 Nixon married Thelma Ryan. The couple ended up having two daughters. In 1946 Nixon was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. During his first term, Richard Nixon was assigned to the Select Committee on Foreign Aid. Throughout Nixon's early political life he established himself as a passionate anti-communist. Nixon ran for vice-president during Dwight Eisenhower's presidency and some believed he was provided a slush fund. Already Nixon was rumored to be criminal in his practices. Nixon ran against John F Kennedy in the 60's in a very politically historic election. Nixon ultimately lost the election and returned to his family in California. Nixon was eventually sworn in as the 37th president of the United States on January 20, 1969. Nixon's presidency is stained yet even today as he was involved in one of the biggest political scandals ever. The Watergate complex in D.C. was robbed of information to which Nixon deied any involvement. After extensive investigatons it was found Nixon had been directly involved in an attempt to sabatage the Democratic party. A full cover-up had been linked to the white house, however Nixon always denied involvement. Impeachment was opened to Nixon so he resigned in 1974. In 1994 Nixon died of stroke.

Start-Up 2/7/14 Pd.3

Many policies and factors of our government are decreasing wealth for the middle-class. These factors include a lower average salary across the country, widened inequality, holes in the job market, high rate of poverty, record number of Americans on food stamps, low American manufacturing, too much outsourcing, and global trade debts. Many Americans are upset by the economy in America, and it seems we may need to rethink the way we do a lot of things to improve it.

Pd.3 Bellringer 2-5-14

Honestly i feel a little indifferent about this issue. I do feel that it will improve the health of a lot of SNAP users. The change may also cause some to stop using the benefits.

Pd.3 Bellringer 12/3/13

I think the message is controversial because it has to do with an entire religion and the views of the pope of that religion. People aren't used to having politics and religion mix. They don't want their religions to be viewed as any less significant than any other religion.

Civics Pd.3 Gettysburg Assignment Zeke/Patrick

Eleven score and seventeen years ago, our forefathers established this land with certain freedoms. Freedoms which were given to us, the people in order to establish the best lives for ourselves possible. However some of these freedoms, if not used responsibly, will lead to unhealthy citizens and a damnpened society. This is an issue of tobacco products in our country. The use of tobacco in America has been a reserved freedom of those with the proper age for a very long time. We do not aim to take away this freedom, only to make sure it is followed and respected as it should be. The legal age required to buy tobacco products should be raised in order to help prevnt minors from acquiring them. Stricter tolerance laws should be enforced in places where the public health is a concern such as in schools. Our goal in making the laws regarding tobacco use more strict does not set a goal in removing your given freedoms in America. We only wish to keep our country a cleaner, and overall healthier nation. Please take these factors in to consideration, and make an effort to better yourself, your fellow citizens, and your country itself.

Bellringer Pd.3 11/19/13

The paper didn't expect Lincoln's short, inciting speech to catch on, or have any lasting value for America. The speech was "mildly" received on the day it was given.

Bellringer 11/18/13

I believe that prayer held prior to meetings should be allowed. If the constitution gives individual rights then I believe a persons choice of religion is included in that.

Bellringer Pd.3 11/6/13

1. I disagree with kmarts choice in being open all day thanksgiving. As the article says i think it is unfair to employees who have to work all day. I don't believe the store should open at all on thanksgiving day. I don't believe there would be a good enough shopper turnout to even justify being open. I think this is a greedy decision. 2.

Bellringer Pd.3 11/4/13

1. I think the stricter the requirements the more people will think voting isn't worth the effort and they will stop voting all together. 2. I guess the voter's rights could be violated if they arent allowed to vote because of the new requirements.

Bellringer Pd.3 11/1/13

1. I dont think the crime was even close to being serious enough to justify the shooting, the man shuld have taken alternate action to deal with the problem. 2. I think it shows a decline in our society in more ways than one. I think both of the crimes that took place both may show that some citizens think they have a little to much freedom.

Pd.3 10/30/13 Assignment

1. http://www.cagle.com/news/redskins/page/5/
http://www.cagle.com/news/obamacare-exchange/page/9/
http://www.cagle.com/news/halloween-2013/page/2/
http://www.cagle.com/news/syria-chemical-weapons/page/3/
http://www.cagle.com/2013/10/darth-obama/

2. In the redskins cartoon Obama is asking a native american if he is offended by the redskins name, to which he replies only the washington part. This is during the government shutdown so the native american is criticizing washington and its practices there is symbolism through the use of a newspaper.
In the obama care exchange cartoon the inability to sign up on the obama care website is symbolized as a brick wall.
In the halloween cartoon the NSA's spying is made fun of by a trick-or-treater dressed as a spy with NSA on thier coat. They have spy equipment and the person makes a comment on how they can still hear the other people, which is irony due to the NSA's questionable practices.
In the syria chemical weapons cartoon obama and putin try to catch assad, who is represented as a smelly skunk spraying chemicals, symbolic of syrian chemical weapon attacks.
The darth-obama cartoon is making fun of obama care's nullifying of other health care providers. due to obama care some cant keep thier current provider. A quote from star wars is used to poke fun at this subject.
  

Bellringer Pd.3 10/29/13

1. I feel the tape test used in measuring the soldiers is inaccuate and faulty.
2. I feel that weight definitely affects whether a person is welcome or not.
3. I would come up with a better test for upcoming soldiers that was more accurate in judging thier abilities.

Pd.3 10/29/13 Assignment

1. 1.Whose side is the illistrator on?-Subject of Cartoon
    2.What does the mans shirt say?-Uses of images
    3.What statement is this cartoon making about voters?-Cartoon's message
    4.How does the illistrator feel about the boulder pushers?-Subject of the Cartoon
    5.Why is the boulder represented by the capitol?-Uses of images
2. In reviewing a political cartoon the first step is to look at the cartoon and pick out the major points
    in the illistration. The next step is to pick out the main points by viewing the natural flow of the
    cartoon. The third step is one in which you should determine the audience, or who the cartoon
    is trying to address. Now you should try to understand the overall concept of the cartoon if you
    don't already. Next, look for recongnizable symbols like uncle sam or the president. Lastly,
    look for the smaller details which will help in conveying the humor and ideam of the cartoon.
3. The techniques used in political illustrations are designed to symbolize, exaggerate, convey irony,
    make an analogy, or to lable to make a statement on something.