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8/25/09	Where has society’s lust for ownership and possession stemmed from? In past days and cultures, there has been an understanding of a balance and sharing. The evolution of current society turned to an individual mindset of ownership and self enlightenment. It is so inherently rooted in all facets of life; change in my view looks dismal. At which point will the human race awake to what is truly important? Will it be a recession and depression before restructure of community enlightenment? When I speak of community I am of coarse talking about the global and earth biotic community. Every living and natural component of the earth is intertwined in a delicate weave; we have pushed to the brink of unraveling. We as humans must find ourselves connecting with our community members. The idea has been discussed from the dawn of civilization, whether man stewards the land or conquers it. Obviously stewarding is a healthier way of looking at it, but this instills the notion that we are different and above the land that feeds us, quenches our thirst and gives us purpose, gives us life. The balance has been broken! Problems have arisen unforeseen by past generations, inconceivable by past cultures, despicable by past societies. The individual has evolved in such a way to gather knowledge and wisdom from past generations take these ideas and apply them to every day life. We can reason as to what is better for the individual, the family and the greater whole. What must it take to change our perception of the natural world? To where we look deep into our psyche and conscience and find the true belonging of our race and our person. We have great power of mind, and undoubtedly we can use it to further progress our connection and understanding of the world supporting humanity.

9/1/09 Community When looking at the intricate complexities of the natural and biotic world it is hard to see a simple addition equation. All that goes into making up a community which is directly reliant on one another must be more than addition. The statement has been made about various things including the natural world that the total worth of something is only the sum of all its parts. Humans have a way of putting a problem or an idea into something that can be broken down and simplified in order to understand it better. I see this happening often with science, math, etc. because these things are easier to accept and perceive in our brains. What is not easy is seeing the complexities as a whole, and understanding the intricate balance between each creature. There are no separate parts in nature. Without just one part there would be no sum to nature, it would crumble into something unusable by humans and on return humanity would fail. There is an idea that when everything comes together in unison to function with seemingly no purpose so much more is created. As one focuses on the greater picture a different understanding is necessary. A respect stems from the complexities and the beauty of the entire system. There is a beating heart and a thriving soul to the biotic community, which is hard to conceive in our modern understanding and conceptualization of things. How must we get over this? What will help us see the total inherent worth of something that is seen to benefit us and help us gain economic prosperity? As individuals see that economic prosperity is not the way to happiness and in turn detaches us from our life force, they may begin to realize they are apart of the whole community.

9/14/09 community more than the sum of all the parts (revised) Leopold’s writings convey that there is much more to everything, specifically nature, than just the quantitative and mechanical forces. As it is expressed in many locations within A Sand County Almanac and The Land Ethic, inherent worth stems from more than the material makeup of the biotic community. Leopold was a Holist, and agreed with Aristotle’s idea that, “the whole is greater than the some of all its parts.” As an ecologist Leopold believed of the chemical makeup of all living creatures and the biotic community. It is an abstract biological concept which stems from the relationship between all living creatures, and will infuse humans with an interest to view nature more in depth. This is a key moral transition in Leopold’s eyes, and could be the link for humans to truly connect to the natural environment. As so far, in the evolution of human community, we have found that ethics is seen to reside behind the idea that everyone is interconnected. Individuals have there own qualities but when people bond together there is something more, a community; if which functions effectively provides security, wellbeing, and purpose to life. The biotic community functions no differently. There is competition for a spot within the system, but cooperation between the individuals makes it functional. As humans have created a separate social community and become reliant on each other there is an important aspect to remember; our physical presence has a place in the biotic community. Our place is along side the trees, the birds, and the insects, all playing an equal role in the function of the natural world. “The biotic community is so complex that its workings may never be fully understood,” (Leopold 241). While science in its modernity can break things down into the simplest form, the natural interconnection and interdependence is intricately purposeful. Leopold’s land pyramid simplifies the relationship everything has to one another, but truly each and every critter holds within the vitality of the biotic community. With all the parts simply added together or pilled on top of each other, there would be no interconnectedness, hence no community, or survival.

opposition to leopold- reductionism A Reductionist makes an oppositional argument towards Leopold’s claim; in first saying, all things can be broken down into the most basic structure, atoms. From here all things can be understood in the way they interact with each other and how they travel through space. Much of the human thought has followed this idea of reduction, forced upon them by modern science. This simplified method of looking at systems makes an understanding of individuals which can be conceptualized by all. Everything can be quantified and understood by the chemical makeup and the physical properties it holds within its self. There is no real proof to the claim; something is more than just a conglomeration of atoms or animals. These are not tangible ideas that one can touch, feel and directly see. Something can only be real when your physical senses detect it. An abstract idea such as personality, as in an individual, or cooperative interdependence in a community can not be proven. Can you believe in something, love it, or respect it when it can not be defined? A reductionist would say that these abstract ideas, which are not easily defined, are romanticized to an extent where it is unbelievable and not concrete; holism is too debatable and there is no one answer.

9/21/09 Rant on climate change It is impossible in the 21st century to go about daily life without hearing stories, research, or claims that our world is changing more drastically than ever. Much of the time it includes human induced issues such as climate change. It is undoubtedly obvious to me that our current predicament is the result of to many centuries of humans living beyond our means. From the first evidence reveled about or impact towards the global climate I knew that something must change. Sure looking at the evidence it seems as though the human community must rectify our mistakes of the past, and reverse as far as we can, our way of living. I think that it is important for us (as humans) to move past our current lifestyle to one where we cooperate with the biotic world. Our progress thus far as humans has been greatly focused on material needs and want pushed from many facets of society. I really do think in order to accomplish a greater respect and view towards what life is we as a species needs to asses how we conduct daily life. While I think change is necessary, I think it should not be done to on such a humanistic view so important to “progress”. More and more I am seeing the egotistical mindset of climate mitigation. Yes we created or invoked the dilemma our race is now facing, but the way in which we are going about dealing with it is all wrong. The world will outlive us, earth is far beyond our small existence. It is humbling to look at how insignificant our population really is. In the billion and trillion year life span of the earth, species will die off and new ones emerge. It must be recognized that humans will cease to exist in time regardless of what we do or do not accomplish. Instead of looking at how to save the earth, we must first look at how to save ourselves, and humanity. Some people might look at this as selfish, but on the contrary if the individual realizes what is truly important in our short lives, that is a mere fraction that of earth, we will gain much more. This is where a more spiritual view of our existence comes in to play. Physical life is cherished more than almost all things in the popular mindset of society, but is there more? It could be said by many that beyond life on earth there is nothing, which could be true. I also could say it is true a small portion of humanity search for something more. This is a fundamental problem as to the way we treat our earth. This along with our vision of what is important to physical life on earth must be reviewed as a way to mitigate climate change. Let humans focus on progress in happiness instead of progress in development. This is all a life question that takes a lot of effort to implement in oneself. It is easy to continue on the same flat path and bypass trails more steep or rocky, but one never gets as far and is never excited to see what the next summit has to offer the eye. Self realization is the fix to our current predicament against climate change. Human transcendence might not end up “saving the earth” but the earth does not need saving. The earth’s intricacies, values, and complexities are infinite. To match this argument I believe that the human mind and spirit is not different, it has just not been realized by us. In order to understand the extent of the earth we must realize the extent of the mind.

9/27/09 "beauty?" The vast space that separates land forms in Arizona has an effect on the human psyche. One of humbling nature almost overwhelms the senses. Still as I wander through the landscape of Arizona there is no idea of emptiness. The intricacies and complicated relationships of every little ecosystem are infinite. Every individual and system extend far past the material composition, there is something greater that gives it existence and purpose. As a whole, the universe and all of its intricacies and connections between every part explain the infinite properties of nature. With in all of the intricacies in nature, beauty is found and explored through personal worth. Given the idea that the universe and earth is not created to human needs is humbling and can be seen through the smallest of connections and reliance’s in nature. Understanding that the universe has a far greater purpose than to sustain human existence is an essential part of finding what is truly beautiful within your self. For beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Or is beauty inherent in all things? Is nature beautiful and man just has to be showed it true value? It must be seen and perceived through the human eye for us to make sense of what nature really truly means and intends to tell us. Is what is being said the backing behind beauty? Or is what we hear the truth for beauty. I say it is a combination; there is something there that is truly beautiful but it must be recognized for its worth to unveil. The greater purpose of nature and the intricate connections it has is beauty in its self, but who is there to recognize this. Again the sublime humbling powers of this woven web of life give tribute to a greater purpose of all things to live and succeed. How is it that our (human race) seems to be the only one that questions the truth and reasons for being? All other creatures almost seem to accept life through all aspects weather it be pain, love, sorrow, beauty, sublime, or inherent worth. Should we as humans simply accept this fact that we are not in the center of existence and accept our existence as is? Look at what has come of the human race and the world from our search of the truth, the meaning of life. Much has been destroyed and much overlooked in our selfish attempts to become something greater

arches Just north of Moab a national park captures the attention of thousands of visitors per day. Arches National park, oh the beauty, the stunning complexities of natural processes. A direct result of many thousands of years in the making combined with many variables make the creation of these natural bridges possible. The creation of rock just to be eroded? The natural processes, do they have purpose? Is it a concrete natural law that creates these rocks so they can be sculpted into humbling molds? Nature seems to drum to its own beat, and dance to it as if not to impress anything. Being impressed is an understatement, being humbled cannot begin to explain my feelings, for the dance has rhythm. Oh, the sound of nature, the trickle of water which erodes the sandstone one granule at a time is true harmony. Harmony which I feel within my soul towards the true spirit of nature. This is how humanity is supposed to feel; one with its creator, nurtured by Mother Nature, safe, and alive. All senses are alive and searching for something new, my mind is calm yet stimulated, content for what is given to me by nature. I have gained a respect for nature over the years but am quickly reminded of the power it holds within itself and over me. I am deeply mumbled over the sublime and powerful nature of the thriving environment. Its purposes are not clear to me, but love, beauty, happiness, and respect become apparent while in its presence, and maybe this simplicity is nature’s purpose. To instill values in the soul, deeply yet quietly. Society has made humanity forget what Mother Nature has to offer. She holds all the answers to ones predicaments and can be one to offer great advice, as long as he willing to listen. Where man has been built up into a pile of rock, over time he will be chiseled down into a work of art, an arch, a bridge over the gap of society and nature.

Aspens We live in a special place, the south west, Northern Arizona has much to offer the eye and mind. One of the many seasons is the precursor to winter, one which tells the trees to loose there leaves and store the water in its roots. In the process of leaves being transformed into soil they ripen on the tree into an array of splendid colors. The aspens in particular create a display on the peaks which stir deep emotion. I drive my truck as far away from people as possible park and then continue to run from society. I am attempting to learn something new for I cannot focus with constant chatter. Here it is peaceful; here nobody is telling me what to do and how to act, only am I receiving suggestions on how to enjoy the moment. I find this a wonderful place to drop all thoughts and clear the mind of everyday clutter. We are social creatures and thrive within certain social conditions. Innovation, progression, and stimulation are all things important to society and modern day culture. All these things can be found in thy self as well. in fact the importance of digging into the soul and exploring what is important is something not done by many anymore. I suggest that this is not a selfish action and in fact a way to enrich others and their lives. In this way it is not a selfish action to spend time by you and self reflect. More individuals should take it upon themselves to reflect! More Aspen Stories There is an aspen grove in heart prairie of the San Francisco Peaks that I hold very dear to my heart. It is such a beautiful place that really tells a story of the land. The grove is one of the first indicators of fall when the leaves change to an amazing array of colors, containing great depth and texture. In monsoon season the grove reflects the joy from the plants to be alive and fed by the clouds, by bursting into growth combating each other in a surprisingly peaceful fight for space and light. In the winter when snow blankets the landscape there is a calm peaceful silence that engulfing the atmosphere providing comfort and a sense of safety, like the grove will protect you from the harsh climate. These things are what bring me back to the aspen grove so frequently. I can go by myself and not feel alone at all, even though there is not a person for miles. I also love to run through the aspens as fast as I can, racing my friend to the bouncy log, we have “bounce offs” to see who can stay on the longest. These are the things that can make me feel like a kid, where all my troubles are lost and the joys of life are simple and easy to obtain. Sitting on a rock in the middle of nowhere letting the breeze take all the stress and troubles of life while in deep meditation, it was never so easy to clear your mind. Thinking about how the grove spawned out of a fire which destroyed the land quite a while ago gives me hope showing the possibility of new growth and creation after death and destruction. It really puts into perspective the circle of life from the death of one thing there is life in another. Spending time in the woods reminds me that we are really truly apart of nature, we were created by It over millions of years, I believe this is forgotten and the separation between humans and nature continues to grow. When I think of going to this place warmth fills my body and I can’t help my spirit from lifting. When I am angry or mad I can escape to my “happy place” and the world seems to slow towards a pace more comfortable and pleasant. Then this thought of its vulnerability to the developing world soaks in and the idea is crushing. A pain seeps in and weights my sole down lower than it was before. My initial reaction to development of my sacred land would be irrational, but I can not say exactly what it would be. But after I pondered my options I believe I would try and fight it any legal way possible. Development of unique places like these is what separates the human culture from the very thing that created us and maintains our existence. Communicating with others who feel the same, whether it is about the same grove or the desert lands in southern Arizona, is one of the first steps that would need to be taken. Gather support and lobby, express the importance of the land not only to human but to the ecosystem that was thriving. A set of track homes can be built anywhere but to create an aspen grove this intricate and beautiful takes many years with perfect, natural conditions, and still the grove would not be the same, it is truly irreplaceable. These are the places we have to protect, not just huge national parks but smaller green spaces that are easily accessible for activities just like I enjoy partaking in. Now a days it is all to common hearing about kids suffering from nature deficit disorder, where they have no connection to the natural world, and suffer mundane lives in front of television screens. The only way I see the human race fighting this disorder is finding the simple yet important aspects of nature as a starting point. Then move toward an understanding of all things in our complex system as connected, becoming interwoven within the natural world once again one aspen grove at a time.

history For much of history man has been focused in a selfish manor, egocentrically looking at the world as it gives worth and use to him. There are only manifestations of the earth as it pertains to man and his mindfulness of the earth. It is easy to look at everything in existence through ones own eyes and mind, for this is an easier way of making sense of the world. In reality our consciousness and mind is but a small fraction of the truth of existence. It goes back to understanding that the world was created for mankind to steward the earth, which to me is an outdated stance on life. Over billions of years processes have taken place slowly evolving to produce mankind. Once man has died off the earth and the universe will continue to change and evolve as if we were just a parasite of little to know worth. To believe that earth was created for humans simply depreciates the true worth and intricate complexities of the higher laws of nature. When looking at how complex every system within natures system it becomes more apparent there are infinite connections and processes far beyond our understanding. As if everything was built in a tower of laws and parts, and the infinite magnitude and connection intricacies pay homage to our insignificant existence. Is there a way to find ourselves among such a larger existence? We must accept that we are deep within, and quit fighting against the laws and processes which created us. Self actualization has been something that came about relatively recent in the scopes of the world’s existence. Now that humans have gained the power of ideas and self governing law, where feeling and emotion takes priority over mother earth, how do we regain our connection to earth? Thoreau claims we are to live the good life of virtue. Where our priorities are to nature and in fact virtue is found just there. Lurking in the laws of nature which have been broken by humankind living outside of our means, making our own ideas more important than those, of nature is virtue. We must ground ourselves to what is real and true and not what is manifested by our own minds, laws of nature if followed can guide us toward a life of quality.

view of nature Humans have an interesting outlook upon the natural world. All too often it is ignored and looked at as a novelty, luxury, or a hindrance to society. Somehow the importance of self and society has contributed to a disconnect from what is truly important. This egocentric view of the world is very selfish and does not take into account the holist view. Our way of conceiving anthropocentric life takes into account a broad view, from where a holist perspective is necessary for understanding. The human experience is understood through our feelings, concepts, thoughts, and lawful principals. As we wander through life all these aspects are pieced together so that we can make sense of a greater purpose within existence. Just as the experience of human life stems from a holist greater picture, so does the natural world. From the beginning of society man has struggled with existence, slowly developing ideas and concepts that govern life; in turn we have evolved into diverse social beings. The natural world is no different, stemming from a single homogenous point and expanding its capacity to cradle diversity in life. And within the diversity we see connection between each part. To think that all things came from one single point there must be something which holds all things together in a relationship. The same movement from homogeneity to diversity represents chaos to order a duality that in turn gives birth to reasonableness in the world, systematicity. Order and connectivity takes into account qualitative as well as quantitative properties; for if every thing is broken down into the simplest form there is no difference in quality or quantity, there must be no soul.

Global Climate Change: Effects on Birds in the South West Just as the canary in the mind shaft warns against change in environmental conditions, birds show early signs in responding to global climate change. Migrating birds are changing habits to compensate for higher global temperatures, by moving north every year. Still many birds are arriving at their summer home and missing the hatching of many bugs and blooming of many plants. This slight off set could have drastic effects on the greater ecosystem. Here in the south west where temperature is expected to rise with decreased precipitation, local bird species and migrating bird species could be drastically affected in their life styles. The ecological services birds provide to an ecosystem are quite significant and maintain a balance of everything. When looking at the interconnection of all living things it is important to see the relationships of the whole. The temperature rise will change a whole bunch of biological processes and inevitably change the living patterns of birds along with every other species in the system. How can we mitigate this? This is a question that I do not see having a direct answer. Yes we should look at stopping more green house gasses and mitigating humans impact on the global climate, but there is nothing we can do to stop the species from moving. They are migrating and moving there range for very specific reasons, for their survival. When they move they will leave important niches and invade other ecosystems but it is a matter of survival. The way I see it is many species are going to go extinct and many will change there locations, but in the long run the earth will be here and continue to evolve when humans have whipped themselves out. Our egocentric approach to climate change got us into this mess and will not get us out.

Walnut Canyon; man in nature As I left town west driving towards walnut canyon, thoughts were in my mind of work, school and unimportant matters of life in the 21st century. As I started to get farther out of town I started to leave those thoughts behind, but once I arrived at the ruin sight of the ancient Sinagua people those thoughts were gone. Since it has been so long since I had been there, I hiked along the rim trail to check out the exhibits and refresh my mind with a little history lesson. What a gorgeous view, not only was this a good location for an ancient tribe to live for protection and resources, but how stunning. Northern Arizona is truly a special place and these little side canyons are testament to this. Walnut Canyon is a spectacular place, carving down through the rock layers uncovering history. There is an abundant amount of plant and animal life contributing to the diverse ecosystem. It is remote and where accessible to us, not to generations 700 years ago. These are the contributing factors for why the Sinagua people decided to reside in this area. As I hike down the trail towards the main set of ruins there was energy in the atmosphere that really induced thought. As with any time I approach ruins of past cultures, I try to imagine what the location was like when it was full of people, when it was alive. Now it is like a ghost town; quiet and almost eerie. Even though it is empty, I sense energy within this location. The dwellings were relatively intact for being vacant 700 years; the general structure still resides in the cliffs. All of these dwellings and all of the artifacts tell a story about the cultures residing in the area before us. I think it is important to study the cultures of previous times in order to understand our present and future. All things build on one another and intricate connections reside within each and every object. History is no different in the way humans gain ideas, values and feelings toward the land. It is critical for our generation to be conscience of the practices of other individuals, in doing this; we can not only make sense of our current situation but learn from enlightened groups. One thing that man has struggled with is living in harmony with nature. Since the dawn of man we have been apart of the living processes in a very real and harsh way. The preservation of the land has meant the preservation of the people and the culture. The Sinagua people struggled with this, but were able to survive without outside amenities for a sustained amount of time. Modern day man has lived in Northern Arizona for a couple hundred years, but done so subsidized by the rest of the earth and humanity. I suggest that we take a close look, and examine these cultures’ way of life in understanding the balance man and nature must have to provide life to use both. In examining how the Sinagua people lived in this canyon, we can draw conclusions on how humanity can live within our finite world

find the roots Emerson, Thoreau, Leopold, Muir, are Austin all famous transcendentalist that have changed the minds of many in terms of how humans ought to live. How we look at the picture of life on earth and value it beyond property, or single entities for human consumption. We must look upon the earth as having inherent worth with beauty and sublime properties. These are not things that we can simply replace with other values; they are aspects of nature that are not found anywhere else. I suggest we take a good hard look at what is truly important to live a good life of purpose and meaning. It is a state of the natural of which we came; we are a direct product of an intricate world beyond our senses. Can we take a step back and just understand that it is beyond us and even beyond our ability to comprehend the whole? It is egocentric to assume we know all about the world? Or even try to put laws and principles behind what we see and feel? Humans will continue to attempt to make sense of the world in a way that only humans can understand. Our perceptions of nature is skewed and twisted from the truth and in this view we have destroyed our connection what is reality and important. How do we regain this connection? Just as Emerson, Leopold, Muir, Thoreau, and the like have started to regain a connection to nature by experience all man must do the same. Every individual must find it for himself and experience nature first hand. Find the beauty and experience the sublime of what life is really like. Reconnect to our roots in the natural world. Go to nature; feel it, touch it, smell it, be it


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I'm not much of a blogger, even though I used to be an avid diary and journal writer. However, here are some of my abortive blog attempts:
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I seem to be much happier using a wiki. I think its the simplicity and collaborative nature of wikis which work better for me.

If you're looking for "my blog", it might be helpful to know that you'll find most of what I do on wikis (esp. Wikiversity (my contributions) and ucspace), via microblog (esp. http://twitter.com/jtneill twitter), and via tagging (esp. http://del.icio.us/jtneill).

Whilst at University of Canberra, however, I also use the following corporate blogging systems:
 * James Neill's ucspace blog
 * James Neill's Moodle Blog

I've also started wiki-blogging right here - a wiki blog means that you can and should edit and improve, reply, whatever - I'm open :

The long tail of change at the University of Canberra
We discussed at University of Canberra @ a Learning Environments Advisory Group) (#LEAG) meeting a bit today about the wide variation in teaching staff capabilities and motivations towards pedagogical uses of technology. Many interesting possibilities were discussed (e.g., teaching learning commons spaces, Moodle 1 year on, Echo360 trial, flexible learning hothouse proposal, and the possibility of an open access initiative). However, wandering out of such meetings and back along the corridors and into the trenches, I have to remind myself to lower my sights to see the numerous staff around me using IE6 on creakingly slow desktop computers - yes, I have to look twice just to believe it, but its true, by institutional and personal choice (they'd still be using WebCT too if it wasn't for the Blackboard takeover which forced our hand to Moodle). So, talking about the 21st century, open "networked learning on mobile devices", and bothering to make hyperlinks to information ... must appear as a very strange and far-away concept. Is there a twist in the tail? Or is it just going to get longer and longer?

Learning management systems vs. social network systems

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It seems to have taken forever, however I have arrived. The battle of I-5 past me, the car is now parked. I just want to finish this one song on the radio before I ascend to creative educational bliss. My destination floor number seven. Not too many of my classmates would appreciate my jamming to Def Leopards “Photograph”, BTO’s “Taking Care of Business” or Depeche Mode’s “Reach Out Touch Faith”. It is better for me to get it out of my system before the upward pull of the brushed silver vertical closet. I hate traveling in the closet. The closet takes you on a journey of superfluous stops and dead end conversations, until finally you reach the long awaited floor seven.

I got out of the car and made sure I had everything I need, including the ID badge issued to me first quarter. Spare change, cell phone, and assignment in hand I cross the cold impersonal pavement of overpriced parking made possible by Republic. Twenty years ago, they were overpriced and if you got The Art Institute of Seattle early, you could park on the street free of charge. Of course, that was before the city decided to “beautify” Belltown and the waterfront. The city is the city and there is nothing pretty about it. I tell myself to quit thinking about the past and press the magical button that summons the closet. I look above and wait patiently for the closet doors to open and allow me to enter. A bell sounds alarming me to notice that the closet has arrived. The doors open and I find three other student crammed in the closet with their numerous pieces of luggage.

“Think there is room for one more?” “Yes Ma’am. We can make room”

I smile because I know they are trying to be polite, but deep down I have to ask myself, “When did I become one of those scary adults that intimidates or scares others?” I am certain that there is some visual difference in our issued ID’s that says I am a student just like them. I look back to the doors of the brushed closet, praying it will open soon. The buttons on the panel are lit up from floor three all the way up to blissful floor seven. The others chit chat about wanting a cup of coffee or discuss projects they are working on. The doors of the closet and they disperse on floor six. Floor seven, here I come. A couple of more people get into the closet. We all exchange the awkward courteous smile. Then the innocent question is asked and I have yet to have formulated a befuddling answer, something that will leave them scratching their heads, and it won’t be until five minutes later until they have figured it out. Men know better to ask a woman what they weigh or how old they are. However, in the academic vertical transport system such as the closet, the manners of students, faculty and security guards seems to have gone to the way side. Who would have thought the question “are you a student or instructor?” would be such a loaded question. If they had asked me how old I was, I could give them the Simon and Garfunkel version and just say “older than I once was and younger than I will be.” The lyrics of “The Boxer” resonate. I am old enough to be their mother, in most cases. When the same question is asked by faculty or older interested persons, all I can seem utter is that “I could teach a few people a thing or two.” I think to myself, for the love of God, are we at floor seven yet?

The brushed metal doors open and we begin to get out when the security guard sitting at his perch asks every person for their student ID, except me. It is seldom I ever get asked for my ID anymore. As far as I am concerned it is just an additional key ring accessory that hides in the darkness of my backpack. I just keep walking on through the hallway where I begin to see the warm friendly faces of creative photographic talent. Once I get to the wondrous left hand turn, bliss. Photographic nirvana is here. The cage to my left and all of toys hiding inside call out to be played with. The studio, may to the untrained eye appear to be a large black hole which, in some cases, people get lost in for hours. This place is the reason why I agree to pay the price of a private education. I also agree to pay the price because since I attended this educational institution, they are the only place that will accept the credits I earned twenty years ago. Other accredited institutions would not give me one photography credit because the Art Institute of Seattle was not accredited when I got that degree.

Some things have changed in the photography department. The color lab is no more. Since the advent of digital technology, the need was no longer there. The space that the color lab was in was absorbed into the black hole also known as the studio. The standards have also changed to some degree. In some aspects that has been a good thing. However, the attitudes of the younger students and how they treat their instructors is something left to be desired. I was brought up in a time where students showed respect towards their teachers. If I had pulled half of the stuff these people pull I would have been sent to the principals office, suspended and or expelled. Every now and again I will find that they have rubbed off on me. My shut up filter falters and the one thing I was thinking is all of sudden out there in the classroom. Then in a flash, I think to myself “was that out loud? Damn!” Then I have to back paddle and re-state what I said but try to explain it politely. I will admit, I don’t always apologize for what is said. Sometimes what comes out is what everyone wants to say, but lacks the courage to do so. In these rare instances, the necessesity to enlighten another student or encourage an instructor to move on overwhelms me.

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=Analytical Writing=

Personal Essay
Temazepam. Paroxetine. Citalopram. Triazolam. Zolpidem. Dichloralphenazone. Bupropion. Venlafaxine. Isometheptene. Quetiapine. Lamotrigine.

To most people, none of these words have any meaning. It usually takes a few moments of study before anyone can even make an attempt at pronouncing any of them. It is understandable, as they don’t exactly look like they have been written in English. Even after the word has been said, it means nothing to them. No memory is evoked. No emotional response is elicited. The only thought generated has to do with Scrabble. To most people, those words are merely collections of letters.

To me, these words mean a great deal. They are the names of some of the drugs that were prescribed to me at one point or another by doctors and psychiatrists for psychological disorders I was diagnosed with. I'm not entirely convinced that I truly suffered from everything that appears on my medical records. To save you from a story that can be exhaustingly long, I shall provide the Cliffs Note's version. I was having trouble sleeping and was diagnosed with insomnia. The medication I was given stopped working after a little while, so the doctors looked for an underlying cause of my insomnia and came to the conclusion that I had depression. After a few months of unsuccessful treatment for depression, this diagnosis was snowballed into a diagnosis for type two bipolar disorder. Treatment for this also did not go so well. Most people don't know this, but if you are diagnosed with multiple psychological disorders, you get to play a game called Find the Effective Treatment. Here are the rules: Each diagnosis comes with its own set of prescriptions. Each prescription has its own unique set of side effects. These side effects can look and sound an awful lot like symptoms for other disorders. To make matters even more fun, these drugs can interact with each other in unexpected ways. The goal is to effectively control all symptoms of all disorders. I got pretty into this game. At one point I was taking five prescriptions daily: two for insomnia, two for depression, and one for bipolar disorder. Not to mention the prescription to treat the migraines that I started getting at an ever-increasing frequency. My memory of this time in my life is a bit hazy. I started to feel weird all the time. I was irritable a lot. I had trouble remembering things. I lost a lot of weight. My kidneys hurt. Thoughts that seemed clear made no sense upon later reflection. I was confused all the time, unsure if I had actually done things or just thought about doing them. I had trouble understanding what people were talking about sometimes. I had an addiction to one of my sleeping pills. Non-specific symptoms of paranoia and schizophrenia started to manifest. Each round of new drugs presented different problems, but one thing was consistent: I was a mess. So I stopped playing the game. Now everything is okay. I'm not taking any prescriptions. I don't keep track of any symptoms. I don't worry about side effects. I feel fine. None of the drugs cured me, and I only started to feel better when I stopped taking them. So how did I, someone who is doing just fine on my own, end up on so many pills? I believed I was suffering from the disorders at the time, since the symptoms were present, but where did these symptoms come from? Maybe I truly have the disorders and all symptoms are latent at the moment. Maybe the symptoms were side effects from the drugs. Maybe I only displayed the symptoms because I was aware of them and expected them to be present. After all, I was told by a professional that I had these disorders, so who am I to question that? I mean, I don't have a piece of paper saying that I know a lot about medicine and mental disorders. So how did this happen? And how many other people out there are taking pills they don't actually need to treat disorders they were told they have?

I think we as a culture have invested too much confidence in modern medicine. You can turn on a television at any time of the day and see ads for pills that will make you happier, enlarge your penis, and regrow your hair. As a culture, we have accepted these pills as solutions for problems in our lives. In reality, these problems are only problems if the individual decides they are. We as a culture have decided that it's okay to be discontent with oneself and have collectively decided that the best solution can be in the form of a pill. This way of thinking has been reinforced to the extent that people don't even think twice before asking their doctor about the newest drug by AstraZeneca, Merck, or GlaxoSmithKilne.

For me, stopping the pills was the first real step on the road to recovery. The cure has been realizing that medicines aren't necessarily the best treatment for every problem, and taking control of the situation myself instead of passing the buck onto pharmaceutical companies has made all the difference.

Self Assessment
From this class, I have learned to think of writing in a new light. I never really considered writing to be an important process when it came to forming opinions. I had the preconceived notion that people who wrote books on in-depth topics such as social issues had fully formed arguments and that writing was merely the method used to convey these arguments to other people. I realize now that writing is not necessarily the ending point in argumentation, but rather it can be an integral part in the opinion-forming process. Now the question that comes to my mind is how will I use this newly discovered tool in my own life to form my own opinions on complex matters?

I feel that in the course of this class, I dropped the ball a bit when it came to the group essay. It is my last quarter here at the Art Institute, with portfolio day looming a week away. I have had complete tunnel vision when it comes to my classes, focusing almost all my time and energy on making my portfolio the best that it can be. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, it has been at the expense of all of my classes that are not portfolio. I realize that I didn't just come to school to learn about audio production. I came to get an education. By focusing so much effort on my portfolio, my other classes fell by the wayside. As is true with most things in life, what you get out of something is proportional to what you put in. That being said, if I had put more thought and effort into this class, I'm sure I would have gained more from it than I did.

Though this class came towards what for now appears to be the end of my educational journey at the Art Institute of Seattle, I feel I am leaving this class more prepared for in-depth thinking than I was when I started it. Realizing that there is always more behind an issue than what we usually see or think about has changed the way I think about societal issues. Though it often feels as though I as an individual can have little impact, thinking about the big picture has changed the way I mentally approach these problems.

I feel that I contributed to the experience of the other students in the class in a positive way. This is, of course, assuming that other students consider me voicing my opinions to be a positive thing. During group discussions, I typically chipped in my two cents on the topic, and I tried to be as helpful as possible during the peer critiques of the group essays. If nothing else during these critiques, I circled a decent amount of grammatical and punctuational errors. Someone had to do it.

If there is one thing I will retain from this class, it is an idea that kept reappearing over the course of the quarter: while we as a society value self-confidence and assuredness, one has to keep in mind the dangers of becoming overly complacent with one's own thoughts and opinions. Being too steadfast in one way of thinking completely shuts out the opportunity for new ideas to take hold. Some amount of uncertainty is necessary for personal growth, though it does no good without a desire to learn.

I mean, I think so anyway. I don't know. I'll figure it out.

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User:Terry F

=Freshman Seminar=

Always Wanted To Schedule

 * Topic

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 * Research Component

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 * week 1

find a few Scholorships for myself

 * week 2

turn papers in by dead line

 * week 3

research facts and stats

 * week 4

start power point

 * week 5

get info together
 * week 6

TBA
 * week 7

TBA
 * week 8

TBA Terry Floyd November 1,2009 Gen ED

After going to the park I came across a lot of “Art Work” in many peoples eyes art looks different and can come across in many different ways. You might see a rock and a warm and the name of it may be called “my wedding night”, for the piece I picked I was trying to think of what it would be called with out looking at the title, but the only thing I saw was shapes and letters but of course the title was called “Sky Landscape” and the Artist name was Louise Nevelson.

I did not fancy this too much even though I went searching for something to like, I thought after a few days it would grow on me and I would see art other than shapes and letters but I was wrong, I did not like how it did not really look like a sky landscape, to me the only thing that looked like a landscape was the ground layout other than that the top part did not really give off the title of the art work. I feel like I would like the artwork if the top part was not on it.

Louise Nevelson did have a few pieces of art that I did like one was called “Atmosphere & Environment X” it was a large square with small squares inside each square had a different theme, what I will say is that most of her art I’ve seen was in all back and a few in all white she also had a painting with white and red in it. Nevelson’s work reminds me of the MLK sculpture in the MT Baker Neighborhood due to the fact that its shinny black metal formed into art. So after viewing a few pieces from Louise’s collection my vote stays the same I do not care much for this representation, but there is other work by her I do like as I stated.

Midterm Assignment 3: Always Wanted To Progress Report (100 words or so)
Terry Floyd Gen Ed

So far in my project I created a fast web page and answered a few questions and a bunch grants and scholarships came up. I am applying for scholarships because that’s something I always wanted to do and I think in the long run will help me to pay for school I also plan to get a few facts to share with the class. I found a lot of L.G.B.T scholarships, I also learned that some scholarships you don’t need to write a long paper just answering a few questions gets you in the door. I used to go back and forth but I am starting to see that this will be a good project, I even got a call from the navy but that’s not for me.

Final Presentation

 * Topic (10%)

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 * Research (20%)

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 * 1) Internet site:
 * 2) Book:
 * 3) Scholarly Journal:
 * 4) Other (interview, TV show,etc):

 * Your accomplishment (20%)

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 * Project Review (50%)
 * 1)What went well
 * 2)What went poorly
 * 3)Future strategies

Final Presentation

 * Topic (10%)

< > I ALWAYS WANTED TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLOARSHIP

 * Research (20%)

www.fastweb.com www.youtube.com Finding The Money By Preethi Burkholder

 * 1) Internet site:FASTWEB.COM
 * 2) Book: FINDING THE MONEY
 * 3) Scholarly Journal: HANDOUTS
 * 4) Other (interview, TV show,etc): YOUTUBE.COM/STUDENT LOANS

 * Your accomplishment (20%)

<> Although i did not do what i had planed on i got lot of info and got further than someone just starting out.i found a list of scholarships and grants that i would like to apple for.Although some where out of my range when the time comes i would like to apply for them.i found 3 that i plan on applying for they are, the Irma Dobkin Universal design grant (I.F.D.A),The Do something grant,could you use $100,000 to change the world.1/2 the outcomes i came across i would have to wait abuot a year or two to apply for due to the fact i just started school.im happy i have a gateway filed with info and links that can help me with school.
 * Project Review (50%)
 * 1)What went well -having prior knowlge of websites to vist and gain info from and the outcomes that came from answering a few questions.i found 3 i plan on applying for.even though i did not get as far as i did im happy i learned a few things.
 * 2)What went poorly -not understanding how hard things would be due to my fasfa plan i could not knock what i wanted to.not finding a scholarly journal.

that talked about my topics.
 * 3)Future strategies - i would plan it out more and set deadlines for myself.and have someone who knows alot about this on call.

Self-Assessment
When i first started the class i did not know what the class would be about,it took me a few weeks to understand topics about the class.i think after going to the park is when things started to kick in about things and thats also when i got to give my say on topics and ideas rather it be if i did not like the art or not.i think if we more things like that in class i would have understood that there was more to the class than hearing you talk,its not a bad thing i just think if its a class thing that we could do with you as you talk about things give our feed back if you will. The class was cool to me we had a cool teacher that did not have a stick up his ass about things. Something else i enjoyed was how you did the "I always wanted to"project with us it told me that you were into the class as much as we was and it was not just something you came up with over night and gave to us,I really enjoyed the project form i would try a new topic like doing hair or learning how to vouge.

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User:Emilykan

=Freshman Seminar=

Always Wanted To Schedule

 * Topic

<< I've always wanted to have $1000 or more than $1000 in my bank account >>
 * Research Component

<< Saving Plans, methods on saving more money and spending less money, online coupons, comparison on prices, consumer behavior  >>
 * week 1

Start finding jobs, calculate my daily expenses on food, transportation fare, and others
 * week 2

Find ways to spend the least amount of money as possible, keep track on calculating my expenses, keep every record of my spending
 * week 3

Sell my stuff and keep looking for a part-time job if haven't gotten one
 * week 4

Calculate the amount of saving
 * week 5

Go to work if I get a job, and spend as much less money much as I can.
 * week 6

Keep working and keep track on spending
 * week 7

Prepare for presentation. Make PowerPoint
 * week 8

Have my bank statement ready with the total amount of $1000. Presentations.

Midterm Assignment 1: Taste & Aesthetics
I've never been to Olympic Sculpture park before until I take this course and realized such wonderful place. It is a pleasure getting to observe about artistic sculptures from a British artist called Anthony Caro. It is interesting to look at sculptures something. People who don't know how to look at Art in an artistic way, they will think that it is just a couple pieces of wood. But it is amazing how it is structure and developed shapes or some kind of tools like steel tables. I'm more interested to look at his drawing because I personally have a better view on drawings. I looked at the website on his drawings. There are six drawings total in his website. In the drawing of Seated Women in 1951/1952, it is a naked women sketch on charcoal, pencil and wash on vellum. The contrast and the way he did the crosshatching are amazing. I can feel that when I look at this drawing the woman is looking up seems like she is hoping something good is going to happen. I wanted to get to know more about Anthony Caro, so I went into the biography section. He was born in 1924. He studied sculpture at the Royal Academy Schools in London. He was also an assistant for Henry Moore. People started to notice him when he put his sculpture in Whitechapel Gallery in 1963. His large abstract sculptures had made a huge influence in three-dimensional art. He is also an instructor in St. Martin's School of Art in London from 1953-1981. Steel, silver, bronze, lead, stoneware, wood and paper are usually the materials he used. He was award as the Lifetime Achievement Award for Sculpture in 1997. His exhibitions are in three museums in France, Rome, and Tokyo.

Midterm Assignment 2: Manipulation
 This is a Verizon Wireless Commercial that I found on YOUTUBE that I believe this is a fallacy commercial.

Summary: The commercial starts with the son wanting to talk to their parents who are addicted to text messaging on their phones that they just got from Verizon. There are also numerous of people who joined Verizon standing and watching their conversation. There is one guy talking and he is the lead of the group of Verizon network. The daughter complains that her mom has been leaving the message "I Love You" all over her facebook wall. The son tells his dad to clam down on the Twitter updates.

How is it a fallacy? Firstly, it is funny that how the commercial changed the characters from being in normal life, the kids are usually be sending messages and the parents stop them to oppositely the kids stop their parents playing with their phone too much. It manipulates audience a false message that it makes mid-age people or older people to text message, go on Facebook, and Twitter.

Midterm Assignment 3: Always Wanted To Progress Report (100 words or so)
I've done some research that there's a couple website is available for college students to save up more money in a easier, faster way. For example, the Upromise.com is one of the great sources and I've already joined it and saved up at least $80 spending in grocery stores, and also saved up $20 in the certain restaurants that offered to get savings in their website. I've also created a saving account in Wells Fargo Bank whenever I use my Debit Card, it will automatically put one dollar into my saving account from my checking account. Unfortunately, I'm still working hard to find a job to get more income. Right now I'm only saving the money that my parents gave me.

Final Presentation

 * Topic (10%)

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 * Research (20%)

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 * 1) Internet site: "The Simple Dollar » Little Steps: 100 Great Tips For Saving Money For Those Just Getting Started." The Simple Dollar. 2009. 06/02/2008, Web. 5 Dec 2009. .
 * 2) Book: Kay, Ellie. How to Save Money Every Day. Paperback, 2000. 220. Print.
 * 3) Scholarly Journal:
 * 4) Other (interview, TV show,etc):"How to Save Money at the Grocery Store." YouTube - How to Save Money at the Grocery Store. Web. 5 Dec 2009. .

 * Your accomplishment (20%)

<> I accomplished my goal to have $1000 in my bank account. I ended up to have more than $1000 in my account. I've been using as much as resources as I could to save money and earn money in a faster way. I just moved to West Seattle from Issaquah. I'm kind of a crazy shopper on clothes. I had eight bags of clothes sitting in my house for me to do something with them. Instead of throwing them away, I sold them in some Used Clothes Stores in the University District called Buffalo's Exchange and Recycle Fashion Store. Luckily, the stores took almost everything I brought in and I made about $250. Also, I sold my other stuff also on Craigslist and Ebay such as my Nintendo DS and Manuel Camera which worth about $450. My parents have always give me money in every certain time. All the money adds up together is about $1000. This is how I accomplish to have $1000 in my bank account. Also, I went to a job interview at Urban Outfitters but they didn't hire me. Finally, I got hired by Gap Inc. in downtown from my interview last week and successfully accomplished one of my plan in my schedule. I've also saved my money through using saving coupons from newspaper make deals for grocery stores and other stores.

 * Project Review (50%)
 * 1)Successfully found a job although I didn't get most of my money from my paycheck. Everything went pretty well. I was a little frustrated on not finding a job and not having the chance to buy my favorite food.
 * 2)It will work out better if I already had a job before I start this project or already got a job after I started this project. I'd be more relax and don't have to sell stuff that I owned.
 * 3)I could apply more jobs in the beginning so I can have more opportunities on getting hired in anytime any place. I should manage myself to spend least money on food or only find good deals before purchase.

Self-Assessment
I've learned a lot from in school and outside of school information. I like it when we were talking about students' stories they have had in their past experience on their school life. It was interesting to know about things have happened in other states and countries. It is also good to learn how to prepare for a better college life and being more responsible as a person. The thing I most like about this class is to watch the video about hip hop music. I'm personally really into hip hop music. That was a great video that I didn't know about. I think I did well on turning in my homework on time, although I was absent a lot due to my health problem. But I will still do my homework on time and posting them on Wikiverity right here. It could be better if I can attend to class every week. I feel prepared at my studies at this point. My college life right now is not too hard and I'm actually enjoying on what I'm studying. I seemed like a quiet person in the class compare to other students but I have good relationships with some of the people in the class.

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User:MatthiasJordan

=Freshman Seminar=

Always Wanted To Schedule

 * Topic

Infrared Photography
 * Research Component

Researching infrared photography, it's applications in the field, the costs involved, and different applicable styles.
 * week 1

Figure out exactly how to do this.
 * week 2

Start budgetting for a conversion kit for my old camera.
 * week 3

Research the history of infrared photography.
 * week 4

Research the applications of infrared in different fields. Exe. Forensics
 * week 5

(Hopefully)Get the conversion kit for the camera.
 * week 6

Begin experimenting in infrared.
 * week 7

Put together presentation on infrared. Pictures from other photographers, and a collection of my own work.
 * week 8

Give a shout out to all my hommies in the hood. Represent the Yay Area. Keep it real. Realize that's a terrible area to rep. Give up on it. Start repping my birth town of Huntington Beach. Keep it real.

Midterm Assignment 1: Taste & Aesthetics
Well, I went to the sculpture park the other day. I walked around for a few hours, watching the weather cycle through the sun and the rain. As I noticed that, I looked at the sculptures, one by one. And you know what? There wasn't a single one I didn't like. Art is art, and I can't dislike something just on principle. What's the meaning behind everyone of these? What was going through the sculptors mind when he made it? If I want to really know how I feel about a piece of art, I need to know it's history.

I guess what I'm trying to say, is I don't work for this assignment. I can't manipulate myself into disliking on of the sculptures, because I don't have the time to go and research all of them. And on pure aesthetic value, I refuse to make such a judgment.

Hope this works for you.

Midterm Assignment 3: Always Wanted To Progress Report (100 words or so)
Progress for progress sake shall be prohibited. Or in other words, I am failin miserably. I lost my job, I'm struggling to make ends meet, and I have more important things to do at this juncture in time than chase after "what I've always wanted".

In this fact, my project has changed to the acclimation of information.

Final Presentation

 * Topic

Infrared Photography

 * Research

 * 1) "Infrared basics for digital photographers." Digital Photography For What It's Worth (dpFWIW) Home Page. Web. 09 Dec. 2009. .
 * 2) Farace, Joe. Complete Guide to Digital Infrared Photography (A Lark Photography Book). New York: Lark Books, 2006. Print.
 * 3) LifePixel Digital Infrared Photography IR Conversion, Modification & Scratched Sensor Repair. Web. 08 Dec. 2009. .

 * Your accomplishment (20%)

My goal was to have converted my old camera to infrared. It is a 4 year old Canon XTi. Compact, light weight, and powerful, it was an ideal candidate for this. But due to setbacks throughout the quarter in the financal range of things, I failed. Sure, I could have put the money towards the conversion, but bills are slightly more important, unfortunately.

 * Project Review (50%)
 * 1) The learning process. I've been interested in this for awhile, so actually taking the time to learn the information was a lot of fun.
 * 2) Finances.
 * 3) Budget better, and account for problems that may arise.

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Talk:Connectivism and Connective Knowledge

Great to see!
Great to see CCK09 on Wikiversity at last! --Leighblackall 06:45, 14 October 2009 (UTC)


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User:ElroyK

=Freshman Seminar=

Always Wanted To Schedule

 * Topic

Build a bicycle
 * Research Component

How to Build a bike
 * week 1

look for cheep bike maintenance class/books
 * week 2

buy book, sign up for class
 * week 3

find bike parts
 * week 4

research
 * week 5

start assembling bike
 * week 6

continue assembling
 * week 7

continue assembling
 * week 8

finish masterpiece

Midterm Assignment 1: Taste & Aesthetics
The sculpture i chose in the park is a pice called stinger by Tony Smith. The reason i don't like this piece is because i is so plain, its just a big black worm like square. Tony smith was originally an architect then started experimenting with sculpture in his fifties. Stinger was originally going to be called one gate, you can see where it would get that name from its one opening that looks like the opening to a fortress. But it was later decided to be called Stinger named after a cocktail that is very sweet but very strong. Tony was a leading sculptor in the 1960's and 1970's and was known as one of the pioneers of the American Minimal art movement. Tony worked with simple geometrical shapes creating drama with simple shapes. Researching on tony smith has given me more respect for the man and his work maybe not Stinger because i still think its pretty lame. But a few pieces of his i thought were very impressive and interesting are: Die, although it is just a big black cube it depicts a man in a circle in a square just like Leonardo Da Vinc's study of the human anatomy. Also a piece called Marjorie which is a 31 foot high sculpture that appears to be different shapes when you walk around and under it. So after doing a little research i no longer think Tony Smith is a joke for making something like Stinger, he will now forever be known to me as a revolutionary sculptor.

Midterm Assignment 2: Manipulation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfJb1E3fnHs

Final Presentation

 * Topic (10%)

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 * Research (20%)

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 * 1) Internet site:
 * 2) Book:
 * 3) Scholarly Journal:
 * 4) Other (interview, TV show,etc):

 * Your accomplishment (20%)

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 * Project Review (50%)
 * 1)What went well
 * 2)What went poorly
 * 3)Future strategies

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User talk:NinaG

Hello Former Student!

I'm writing to you because you took a class from me in the past few years at the Art Institute. As of Spring, 2010, I'll not be teaching further classes at AIS for the foreseeable future. (We're parting ways on good terms!) Until now, you've been able to reach my Wikiversity educational resources from my website, but I've decided to delete that link. You can still reach all of those materials here.

If you're interested in what I'm up to in the future (which will include an album in 2010 and a novel in 2011) you can friend my facebook page or drop me an email at info@stevenarntson.info and you'll receive a periodic update about performances, classes, and publications.

If you know any current or former students of mine who might be interested in any of this, please forward this information if you have a moment.

I hope all is well for you. Best! Stevenarntson

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Schedule and Topic due Today
What will the test items be? A great silkscreen resource in Seattle, aside from AIS itself, is The Vera Project. Best, Stevenarntson

Drying Shirts
I've also occasionally stuck shirts in the oven at low heat to speed the trying process and set the ink.
 * Best, Stevenarntson

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User talk:JessicaBaum

 Hello JessicaBaum, and welcome to Wikiversity! If you need help, feel free to visit my talk page, or contact us and ask questions. After you leave a comment on a talk page, remember to sign and date; it helps everyone follow the threads of the discussion. The signature icon in the edit window makes it simple. To get started, you may

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Schedule and Topic due Today
Please post your topic, schedule, and research intent today.
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Progress Report
Please post your Always Wanted To Progress report today.
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User talk:TinaZ

Hello Former Student!

I'm writing to you because you took a class from me in the past few years at the Art Institute. As of Spring, 2010, I'll not be teaching further classes at AIS for the foreseeable future. (We're parting ways on good terms!) Until now, you've been able to reach my Wikiversity educational resources from my website, but I've decided to delete that link. You can still reach all of those materials here.

If you're interested in what I'm up to in the future (which will include an album in 2010 and a novel in 2011) you can friend my facebook page or drop me an email at info@stevenarntson.info and you'll receive a periodic update about performances, classes, and publications.

If you know any current or former students of mine who might be interested in any of this, please forward this information if you have a moment.

I hope all is well for you.
 * Best! Stevenarntson

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Personal Essay
This essay is looking quite good already. A few comments:

 * I think the Denmark thing should be pursued a little further. I know, for instance, that Australia also has free university provided you pass the exams. But the trick is passing the exams! In a country like the US where a Bachelor's degree is somewhat of a necessity, suddenly many people could get blocked from entrance.
 * Generally, I'd like to see some slightly wider reflections near the end. I feel like Obama is currently trying to create some reforms that might give people more access to basic services (including education) but the media and many people are hounding him and calling him a communist because of it. How, in such an environment, can the changes get made?

Great work on this so far. I like the voice of it, also. Best, Stevenarntson

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User talk:Mattevison

Hello Former Student!

I'm writing to you because you took a class from me in the past few years at the Art Institute. As of Spring, 2010, I'll not be teaching further classes at AIS for the foreseeable future. (We're parting ways on good terms!) Until now, you've been able to reach my Wikiversity educational resources from my website, but I've decided to delete that link. You can still reach all of those materials here.

If you're interested in what I'm up to in the future (which will include an album in 2010 and a novel in 2011) you can friend my facebook page or drop me an email at info@stevenarntson.info and you'll receive a periodic update about performances, classes, and publications.

If you know any current or former students of mine who might be interested in any of this, please forward this information if you have a moment.

I hope all is well for you. Best! Stevenarntson

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This looks good. Maybe change "write essay" to "design presentation."
 * Best, Stevenarntson

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User talk:Terry F

Hello Former Student!

I'm writing to you because you took a class from me in the past few years at the Art Institute. As of Spring, 2010, I'll not be teaching further classes at AIS for the foreseeable future. (We're parting ways on good terms!) Until now, you've been able to reach my Wikiversity educational resources from my website, but I've decided to delete that link. You can still reach all of those materials here.

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I hope all is well for you. Best! Stevenarntson

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Lactotripeptides

What are lactotripeptides?

Lactotripeptides is a commonly used name for two naturally occurring milk peptides: Isoleucine-Proline-Proline (IPP) and Valine-Proline-Proline (VPP). These Lactotripeptides are derived from casein, which is a milk protein also found in dairy products. Although most normal dairy products contain lactotripeptides, they are inactive within the original milk proteins. Dairy peptides can be effectively released through enzymatic predigestion – a process by which milk protein is enzymatically broken down into smaller pieces. Once activated, the peptides responsible for the blood pressure lowering effect can be delivered into the system in a highly concentrated form.

Several clinical studies have shown that these Lactotripeptides help promote healthy blood pressure levels as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Lactotripeptides and their impact on hypertension

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a significant health problem worldwide. Research has shown that even small blood pressure reductions can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, kidney failure and stroke.

Dairy peptides work by inhibiting, or preventing, the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). ACE is part of the renin-angiotensin system – a natural mechanism that helps regulate blood pressure in the body. In certain individuals, the renin-angiotensin system can become overactive, often due to stress, an unhealthy diet and/or unhealthy lifestyle. Under such conditions ACE becomes overactive and converts more angiotensin I into angiotensin II. Angiotensin II causes blood vessels to contract, and so increases blood pressure which can potentially lead to hypertension. But when ACE activity is inhibited, the formation of angiotensin II is reduced. This then helps the blood vessels to relax and expand back to its normal healthy state, so blood pressure is lowered.

Lactotripeptides are a type of ACE inhibitor – they work by supporting the body’s natural processes to relax and expand (dilate) blood vessels, which in turn helps keep blood pressure within a healthy range.

Clinical evidence for their efficacy

The health claims of bioactive peptides have been scientifically validated by over 20 human clinical studies over the last ten years.

These human trials aimed to evaluate the effect of lactotripeptides on blood pressure. The vast majority show a blood pressure lowering effect of lactotripeptides in people with mild to moderate hypertension. Some also show an effect in those with high normal blood pressure. In those with normal blood pressure, however, lactotripeptides do not further lower blood pressure. There is an ample body of scientific research demonstrating the influence of lactotripeptides on blood pressure levels.

Heart health advice

For the best results regular consumption of dairy peptide-rich products should be reinforced with a heart-friendly wholesome diet, reduction in sodium and alcohol intake and regular exercise. Quitting smoking and weight management are equally recommended for both treatment and prevention of hypertension.

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User:KimaraD

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=Overview=
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 * 1.successes

 * 2.failures

 * 3.future strategies

=History=

=Contemporary Situation=

Viewpoint 2
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User talk:MatthiasJordan

Hello Former Student!

I'm writing to you because you took a class from me in the past few years at the Art Institute. As of Spring, 2010, I'll not be teaching further classes at AIS for the foreseeable future. (We're parting ways on good terms!) Until now, you've been able to reach my Wikiversity educational resources from my website, but I've decided to delete that link. You can still reach all of those materials here.

If you're interested in what I'm up to in the future (which will include an album in 2010 and a novel in 2011) you can friend my facebook page or drop me an email at info@stevenarntson.info and you'll receive a periodic update about performances, classes, and publications.

If you know any current or former students of mine who might be interested in any of this, please forward this information if you have a moment.

I hope all is well for you. Best! Stevenarntson

Topic, Research Topic, and Schedule Due Today
Please post. Best, Stevenarntson

Week 3
This looks good. Good luck with your week 8 plans!
 * Best, Stevenarntson

Progress Report
Please post your Always Wanted To Progress report today.
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User talk:Emilykan

Hello Former Student!

I'm writing to you because you took a class from me in the past few years at the Art Institute. As of Spring, 2010, I'll not be teaching further classes at AIS for the foreseeable future. (We're parting ways on good terms!) Until now, you've been able to reach my Wikiversity educational resources from my website, but I've decided to delete that link. You can still reach all of those materials here.

If you're interested in what I'm up to in the future (which will include an album in 2010 and a novel in 2011) you can friend my facebook page or drop me an email at info@stevenarntson.info and you'll receive a periodic update about performances, classes, and publications.

If you know any current or former students of mine who might be interested in any of this, please forward this information if you have a moment.

I hope all is well for you. Best! Stevenarntson

Topic, Research Topic, and Schedule Due Today
Please post. Best, Stevenarntson

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User talk:ElroyK

Hello Former Student!

I'm writing to you because you took a class from me in the past few years at the Art Institute. As of Spring, 2010, I'll not be teaching further classes at AIS for the foreseeable future. (We're parting ways on good terms!) Until now, you've been able to reach my Wikiversity educational resources from my website, but I've decided to delete that link. You can still reach all of those materials here.

If you're interested in what I'm up to in the future (which will include an album in 2010 and a novel in 2011) you can friend my facebook page or drop me an email at info@stevenarntson.info and you'll receive a periodic update about performances, classes, and publications.

If you know any current or former students of mine who might be interested in any of this, please forward this information if you have a moment.

I hope all is well for you. Best! Stevenarntson

Topic, Research Topic, and Schedule Due Today
Could use a little more detail--the where and how. Also, if cost is an issue?

Best, Stevenarntson

Progress Report for Always Wanted To Assignment
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User:Crystalhays

=Analytical Writing=

Personal Essay
It was September of 2007 and there I was standing in my new home, a dorm room at Central Washington University. I had just graduated high school and had waited all summer for this day to come, I had so many emotions running through me but I was mostly just so excited to be going away to college and being on my own for the first time. I also was excited because Central had a fashion marketing program and fashion was the field that I was looking into studying. So there I was in poe dunk Ellensburg, Washington living my dream of going away to college. As classes started to take off I found that I really was enjoying being away at college and I also really liked my classes. About 2 weeks into the quarter I started noticing a wide variety of weird things happening to me, such as, sores in my mouth, bumps on my legs, and severe stomach pains which at first I thought they were just from the stresses of going away to college. All of these things were starting to make it very difficult to enjoy all of the fun things about college life. I would wake up, go to class, and then go straight back to my room to finish any work I had and then I would go straight to bed or just watch movies for the rest of the day. On top of this I was making trips back home almost every weekend to see my doctor so that we could try to figure out what was wrong with me.

Christmas break came along and I was still not any better, I was actually getting worse and I had weighed 95 pounds. I was relieved that I was going to be able to go home for a few weeks and hopefully get better and figure out what was wrong. Well break was just about over and still nothing, although I was now seeing a gastroenterologist but it was just hard to schedule appointments with the holidays in the way. I was definitely not well enough to go back to school; I could hardly get out of bed so I had to make the decision to take a medical leave for winter quarter. I was upset but at the same time I was so sick that I knew it was in my best interest to stay home for the quarter.

Starting in the month of January 2008 I underwent test after test until mid- January when I was diagnosed with a severe case of Crohn’s Disease. When I was diagnosed I was scared and confused because the only thing that I really knew about it was that I would have this disease for life, but more than anything I felt so much relief just knowing what was wrong with me and that we were going to do anything and everything to get it under control. One big decision that still had to be made was if I was going back to Central for spring quarter. After many discussions with my parents and doctors I had to make a very hard decision to not go back in the spring but instead go to a college closer to home and live from home just so that doctors’ trips, meals, and family support were more convenient.

For those who don’t know Crohn’s disease is a lifelong autoimmune disease (when your immune system attacks the healthy cells in the body destroying the tissues) that affects the digestive system. Immediately after I was diagnosed I was prescribed with a medication called Imuran, which is designed to suppress over active immune systems. This medication alone saved my life and got me well again. Although there are a few negative side effects of the medicine, they could not compare to how bad I was feeling before.

I personally feel very conflicted over the subject of prescription drugs, prescription drug companies, and naturopathic practices. There are plenty negative opinions about prescription drug companies and many of them I agree with. One main concern that I have about prescription drug companies is the public advertising on TV and billboards because I think that we are sending out a negative message to the youth and that would be, “have a problem, take a pill.” One solution to this problem is to just ask your doctor for the generic brand, it is not only cheaper but then you are no longer supporting the major drug companies, and most doctors are more than willing to prescribe the generics. Another solution is to educate kids about prescription drugs and the proper usage.

Although there are many negatives to prescription drugs and their companies you need to sit down and think of the entire positive that they do in people’s lives. Every single day people are saved from pain and suffering because of prescription drugs. They have allowed people, such as myself, to get their lives back on track when they had none. People who have not suffered through a major life changing medical experience do not realize the impact that it has on every aspect of your life and well being. If it were not for prescription drugs many of us would lives half as long, and much of that short life could be suffering from illness or disease. To this you would argue that naturopathic would be the way to go, and as much as I agree that there are many safe and effective naturopathic practices out there, many times it is a risk to the patient. In cases that the patient is extremely sick it can be very dangerous for them to rely on only naturopathic methods due to the fact that they take so long to work, some patients have even cost their lives because they have refused to seek proper medical attention. Using only naturopathic methods also discards the use of many tests and procedures done to diagnose certain diseases. Another issue with naturopathic medicine is that many insurance companies do not cover the cost of going to see a naturopathic doctor and they sure do not cover the costs of the herbs and supplements which can become very spendy. Many naturopaths focus on the root cause of the illness and not just treating the symptoms, which I believe is very effective and a smart approach to medicine. Although if a person is diagnosed with a disease that they will have for life then there is no real cure for the root cause, therefore the only way for these patients to live a normal life is to treat the symptoms.

I am constantly struggling in my personal life with this topic more than most, just because how much of an impact that it has on the way that I live my everyday life. On one hand, if it were not for prescription drugs I may not be able to live as full of a life and accomplish as many things as I have due to a lifelong disease. But on the other hand, I understand the negative impacts that prescription drugs have on this world. From personal experience and by talking with many types of doctors, conventional as well as naturopathic, I believe that the best solution to this problem is a combination of natural and conventional treatments. The patient would take the natural route when possible but when it becomes a risk to their health and life they would seek conventional medical attention, which is what many practicing naturopaths will recommend. My hope is that people will read this and it will give them something to think about. I believe that it is important to look at all sides of a situation and not completely come to a conclusion so easily when the issue affects so many people’s lives in a huge way.

Self Assessment
Throughout this quarter and class I feel like I did pretty well. There were a few minor things with the group project but it didn't set me back. Not only did I learn a lot from writing the papers, I also felt that I learned a lot just in the class in general. I felt that all of the videos and articles that we watched were very relevant and interesting. I enjoyed doing the personal essay because it really allowed me to sit down and think through a topic that I otherwise wouldn't even spend a second of my day thinking over. It opened my eyes and got me to realize how important some of the topics were to my everyday life.

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User:TarekaBrown

=Freshman Seminar=

Always Wanted To Schedule

 * Topic

To host a food tasting party
 * Research Component

i will have to price recipes and dishes...to know the exact price of the party all together and i will reseach the history of appetizers as well.
 * week 1

 * week 2

 * week 3

finish finding recipes
 * week 4

pricing the recipes
 * week 5

planning party and making invitations.
 * week 6

research
 * week 7

research
 * week 8

reasearch

Midterm Assignment 1: Taste & Aesthetics
The sculpture I chose to explore was the Sky Landscape 1(1976) by Louise Nevelson. Nevelson was an artist who explored both the density and transparency of materials. Her imagery was based on surreal and cubist models. Born in Kiev, Russia, Nevelson moved to America in 1905. She studied painting at the Art Students League in New York City, New York. In 1931, she moved to Munich to study with Hans Hofmann. Some of her other sculptures include: black majesty (1955), silent music (1964), and mirror shadow XI (1985). Her style of sculpting could be seen as a combination of the surrealist view of Joan Miro and the cubist view of Pablo Picasso. The reason that this sculpture caught my eye was its kind of uniqueness. Usually when I see a sculpture, the name goes with what my eyes are looking at, but not in this case. The figure was black and looked like a whole bunch of different shapes put together standing vertically; in my opinion. I didn’t like the fact that it was all black, and when a person thinks of the sky black is sort of a gloomy color to have. You would think she would use more vibrant colors instead of something so plain and dark. I figured maybe there was something behind why this figure was so, “blah”. So I did the research as expected and tried to see the sculptures from another point of view. After looking at the different sculptures that she has created, I realized that the majority of her sculptures were either black or white. It kind of disappointed me, because I was looking for something more. To me, she could have used a type of silver paint to make it look like metal or steel or the colors you would see in the sky. After going back to look at the sculpture one more time, I could not manipulate myself into liking it. I guess first impressions are the most important ones.

Midterm Assignment 3: Always Wanted To Progress Report (100 words or so)
So far I have decide the recipes that I am going to do for my thanksgiving desserts. They are going to be a blueberry lime tiramisu and a blue velvet cake. I chose these recipes because they’re both a twist on classic recipes (and they looked delicious). I have priced out both the recipes and made it so there is an estimation of about how much it will cost a person. Also I have created and interview question that I will email to friends of my family about their family traditions for thanksgiving. I feel really confident about what I have done so far.

Final Presentation

 * Topic (10%)

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 * Research (20%)

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 * 1) Internet site:
 * 2) Book:
 * 3) Scholarly Journal:
 * 4) Other (interview, TV show,etc):

 * Your accomplishment (20%)

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 * Project Review (50%)
 * 1)What went well
 * 2)What went poorly
 * 3)Future strategies

Self-Assessment
This class was one of the harder ones for me to get into....it took me a while to catually be interested because i didn't really see the class as that exciting. I think that the highlight of my experience in the class was watching the documetary on hip hop. It was attention grabbing and what they were speakign about was so real. Even though I'm not a hip hop artist or an African American male, I was able to see the realtion of the documetary to actual life...not only was it close considering artists,but the listeners and our peers as well. It had to be one of the most interesting documentaries for me to watch ever.I think the most difficult part for me was not only getting interested in the class but the "always wanted to project"...it took me a while to figure out what i actually wanted to do and then when i finally figured it out, it didn't work the way i expected. I did however enjoy the personality of the teacher that we had...even though it was a morning class, the way he talked was never just monotone. There was always laughter and happinees at 8am which I don't know if I've ever seen people that funny, that early. It was also a great experience to be able to venture outside the class and explore the city around the school. I think the most difficult venture for me was the sculpture park. I'm not really a person that's into art so it was hard for me to take a whole park full of sculptures i didn't find really appealing and try to make myself like one. Overall, this class was a great yet, difficult experience. But, i do appreciate the time and effort put into teaching people about the simple things in life that can bring so much joy...and that is why i enjoyed this class.

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