GIT 110 (Post #29)

Today in GIT 110 we are learning how to insert a table into a document. I know how to do this but the Professor is showing us the right way to do it. I really like this class because I am learning a lot about how different programs work and all the little tips that makes using the programs easier. We have also been learning how to set up a multiple page document. I know this knowledge will come in handy when I write my research papers. We are learning about page breaks and sections breaks and proofreading on the computer with office 2007. I like Office 2007 much better than Office 2003, it just takes time to get used to it. I know if I didn't take this class I wouldn't use or even know all the cool features it has.

Learning with Lunch (Post # 28)

Yesterday I went to the learning with lunch," How to write a research paper. "I thought it was very good and I came out with some useful information. Professor Allen ran the seminar. This is a two part class and the second class is next Wednesday. I will defiantly go to that one also even though it is very hard to come to school on Wednesday. One of the tips she gave us was to write down twenty questions about what we are writing about and then try and answer them in the research paper. She also told us how to organized our research. Another tip was to ask friends and family what they would like to know about what we are researching about. For instance, one student was writing about the underground railroad. She should ask , "What would you like to know about the underground railroad? " from several people and that should give her a start in what will make the paper interesting.

MLA (Post # 27)

Today in Comp 101 we are having a quiz on MLA Documentation. The chapter tells how the style is set up for in text citation and works cited . This is a great chapter in the book I can use for a reference when I do any papers and I need to know how to cite an author. The beginning of the chapter reminds the danger of plagiarism. In text citation means anything that is not in my own words has to be acknowledged by ( ), quotation marks or italicised. Even if I paraphrase I have to give credit to where I found the information.
The work cited page is in alphabetical order and contains all the source I use in my paper. It tells how to cite any book, magazine author, web page etc. Professor Kershner told us we don't have to memorize how to do it but he wants us to know where to go to find out how to do it.
The is also a web link mla.org I can check out to see if there are any changes to MLA. I think most of the recent changes has to do with how you cite anything fro the Internet.
The book then give a sample research paper and shows how it should be set up in MLA stlye.

Fall Clean up (Post #26)

Today is Tuesday and I am back to school after a long weekend. The weather was beautiful for the last couple of days. My family worked on the yard doing fall clean up and putting away summer chairs. We also closed the pool up. I always hate closing up the pool because I hate the winter and the thought of snow. When we close the pool it just reminds me that winter is coming and there is nothing I can do to stop it. But we got a lot done and at least I don't have to worry about it. We still left some of the furniture out because there still may be a couple of good days left. I also transplanted a lot of bushes that I started from cutting last year. They are just big enough to live on their own. This is a great time of year to transplant. The shock is less because the weather is not too how but the nights are cool.

Cranberry Festival (Post #19 - #25) 719 words

I went to the Cranberry Festival Saturday with my mother and Paige. We met my friend Ana, and her two kids, Daniela and Ethan, there. The Cranberry Festival is a lot of fun. In my opinion, it is the most organized and well thought out event I have ever been too. They considered everything. When we first got there, we parked our car. The parking lot is far from the village where they hold the festival, so the organizers have buses scheduled every 15 minutes that bring visitors from the parking lot to the village. The bus ride is about five minutes long because it takes a longer route through the back woods. This accomplishes two things. First, by going through the woods it saves extra traffic on the main road. Second, it allows the guide to talk to the visitors a little about the festival and answer any questions. The guide also talks about the Makepeace Family and how cranberries are grown and harvested. Then we are dropped off at the gate. The cost to get into the festival is 2 dollars each, or you can give 2 canned goods, which in turn they donate to the food pantry. (another great idea) After paying and receiving our map of the grounds, we proceed to the first of many giant tents. This first tent had craft tables for kids to makes things , like beads and hat visors. Everything in this tent was free. There was also educational exhibits geared towards children. The next tent had tickets for helicopter, boat, pony, bouncy bounce and train rides. These events had an additional cost, but there was still plenty of other things that were free to do. In fact, if we brought two canned goods, we could have spent the entire day not spending any money, which to me, is amazing. The next tent was the musical tent. Grace Morrison was playing with her band while we were there. She was fantastic. Further up was another longer bus ride that brought us up to the cranberry bogs. This bus ride took about ten minutes. Another guide was on the bus. He told as more about the cranberry industry as we rode through the woods. He also answered questions. I found the guide very interesting. When we arrived at the bogs we went to another tent that had live owl exhibitions. The kids loved seeing the owls and learning about their habitats. Next door was a building that had films about the cranberry industry. Out back there was workers harvesting the cranberries. The public was encouraged to watch and ask questions. The red of the berries against the green of the trees and the blue sky made everything look absolutely beautiful. This is where the helicopter rides were. I went on the helicopter with my mother while the kids went with Ana to and play on a huge sand pile. This was the first time my mother was ever on a helicopter. She was never on a plane either so it was very special for her and for me to go on with her. Then we went back to the village and had a delicious sandwich made of chicken salad and cranberries. Sounds like a crazy combination but it was very good. We stopped by another tent that had venders selling their goods. Another building had a cranberry demonstration that was hands on for the kids. There was so much at the festival to do, but the pace was relaxed. It felt like an old fashioned fair. Around the grounds were golf carts going back and forth from one end of the festival to the other. They were taking visitors who needed a ride to where they were going. I thought this was another great idea because by this time my mother was tired so I asked if they could give a ride to the bus. The driver drove us to the bus and we then were driven to our car. It was a relief to me knowing that when my mother got tired I didn’t have to make her walk. I had a great time with my mother, daughter, my friend, and her kids and I really appreciated how the organizers thought of everything possible to ensure the guests had a good time.

Test Update (Post #18)

I had my Eastern religion exam last Monday. Just like every test Of Professor McC I have no idea how I did. I know I studied and I knew the material. There is just something about taking his exams. I can't explain it. Everything in my head just goes blank. I second guess everything and I over analyze every question. I guess I'm just nuts.

We have next Monday off so I wont know for two weeks. At least it will give me plenty of time to read ahead and make study sheets for the next exam....

Meditation (Post #17)

Today I went to a meditation group. Professor Kershner leads the group and they meet every Wednesday from 12 to 12:30 - 1:00 on the third floor of the library. I enjoyed the meditation, but my mind did wonder a little and thoughts kept jumping in trying to get my attention. I tried my hardest to not "think" and just take a few minutes for myself. I feel like I am running from the moment I wake up until when I collapse on my pillow a night. (Just like a million other people in this world) I can defiantly see the benefits of just relaxing for 30 minutes and try to let all the stress leave you. I think it is a skill that has to be worked on, just like anything else I need to learn. I can understand why Professor Kershner seams so calm and relaxed all the time, he is an inspiration.

Volcabulary Words (Post #15)

atmavidya means the truth is subjective and with in us. It is how you see it. Looking at your own sole.
Anicca means changing, an illusion
Maya means illusion
Dasana means one's world view. One philosophy. Ancient word, "to see" to understand to "get it"
Huston Smith is the author of our book, The World's Religions. On the exam we have the first section. to summarize the section: Huston Smith talks about how he will right the book. He wrote he wants to focus on ideas. Since he cant write everything , he will concentrate on the largest numbers of peoples in each type of religion. He wants to write about values and religion at its best. It is not a book on comparisons. He says people of other religions face problems much like our own. We need to rid our mind of preconceptions, the the "veil may change to gauze"
Radhakrishmnan life was 1888-1987. He was born and raised in India. He was a Professor who taught Eastern thought and world philosophy. He was a professor a Oxford University, and Vice Chancellor of Andara University. He became the ambassador to the Soviet Union. He was the Vice President of India and President of India. He was known as "the teacher"

Principles 5-8 (Post #14)

The fifth principle is, Insufficiency of reason. Logic and reason cannot lead us to the truth or happiness. the truth only comes when we abandon reason. It doesn't mean worthless, it just means not enough. We were given the example of the rich uncle giving 19,000 for a 20,000.
The sixth principle is Acceptance of Authority. Tradition and words of ancient men are essential. If someone is old they are worthy to listen to, pay attention, learn from. It is the way it was done that makes it right. We have always done this way.
The seventh Principle Tolerance of other's religion. There is one God, Men call him from different names. We were given an example that said, the missionaries went to speak to the Buddhas and told them all about Jesus. They listened and thought what they were told was beautiful but they didn't want to become a Christian. When they told the Christians about the Buddha they were shocked the Christians didn't say the same thing to them. Instead they told them they were wrong. Another example is how do you cook an egg? If our ways are different it doesn't make one way right and one way wrong.
The eighth principle Synthetic. the emphasis is on unification and oneness, not diversity. Western pride themselves on being individuals and different. If a western walks in a room full of people he will describe how each one is different. An Eastern will say the room is full of humans.Eastern

Principles 1 - 4 (Post #13)

The first principle is Reality is ultimately spiritual. This means you are not made up of just molecules. It is more important for you to love someone than to have someone love you. Jesus said: Do not keep physical treasures, keep spiritual treasures.
All non spiritual reality is anicca ( changing an illusion) the Physical is world is no the reality we think it is. Everything is changing.
The second princilpe is Philosophy and Life are and inseperable and joined. It is not enough to know the truth, you must live the truth. The futher apart these are the more likely you are torn apart (mental illness)
The third principle is Totally introspective attitude toward truth. The truth is subjective and within us. Atmavidya means to look at your own sole. the only place you will find the truth is inside you, the truth is not outside you. You cant see the world from someone elses eyes.Westerns see the truth outside.
The fourth principle is Monistic Idealism. The truth is one and it is in the world of ideas. Ultimate truths are singular and simple. When things get complicated the futhur from the truth you get. When S. Hawlking was asked his phiolsophy on life he answered, "Do your best". His answer was simple. Evil is always complicated and confusing. Everytime you are in the presence of evil it is complicated and confusing but that does not mean if someone is complicated and confusing he is evil. This principle is closely related to the first principle. You will find more truth in loving someone than a surgeon will learn if he operates on that person.

(Post # 12)

Todays test is on Radhikrishhnanls Principles. I made up an acramin to remember the 8 principles. It is RPTMIATS. Which is Rip Time I Al Terri Steven.
R _Stands for Reality is untimalty Spiritual.
P _means, Philosophy and Life are inseperablr and joined.
T _means , totally intropective attituse toward truth.
M_ means Monistic Idealism.
I _means Insufficiency of Reason,
A_ means Acceptance of Authority,
T_ means Tolerence od other's religions and
S_ means Synthetic.

(Post#11)

Today is my first Eastern Religion Exam. I am nervous because last semester I had profess McC for his Intro to Philosophy class and his exams were very hard. I would study for hours. I would always make the questions too complicated in my head and I would over think every answer. My first two exams were terrible. The other exams I did excellent on, but I would go crazy worrying about how I did. It is not that I did not know the material, I did. Plus I went to a tutor every week. I ended up getting a A in the class because he drops the lowest exam and the last exam we were given extra credit. But now, whenever I have an exam or a quiz , I get nervous even though I study. I guess this doesn't make sense.