Honestly, giving presentations in front of the class is really not my cup of tea. I am not the most outgoing person for one, and don’t get me wrong I do like to get my point across. I just feel more comfortable when it is a group effort, and I am not single handidly doing everything by myself.

Key Elements in a speech ; poise, confidence, sentence fluency, personal touch

When you give a speech about something you enjoy you get into it. You really understand what you are saying, and you are not just saying a bunch of nonsense. When you give a speech about something you are not to favored upon the mood will probally keep the audience yawning, and you will want to leave so badly that everything you said will get through to no one.

Powerpoint is helpful obviously because it is an advancement in technollogy. And, it can make a presentation that much better.

Maybe, in college when presenting amongst my pears. Or, at a job interview, meeting, etc.

Although, I understood the basics of this project I struggled in totaling the prices, along with the general alignment of the document. The symbolism behind creating a budget, from my perspective, is that it makes you aware of how much money you could potentially save over time. It may also make you well aware of how much money you are spending on things you don’t necessarily need. I do believe that I now have more of an understanding of how expensive food can really be. I believe this project like many others had its ups and downs. And, I enjoyed it at times, but at other times it became a hassle. However, I did learn a great load from this assignment.

sperls_shoprite

To start, Rosa Parks walked to school each and every day due to countless laws prohibiting blacks to take the school bus to and from school. In the long run, she was forced to drop out of school to care for her elder grandmother. However, she had later earned her high school diploma. And, shortly after she  became a secretary for NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Moreover, she was arrested due to her resistance to the law. Ironically, Rosa was not the first person to be arrested for refusing to give up her seat. She was actually one of many. In addition to Rosa’s many accomplishments, she along with her brother Raymond, co-founded The Institute for Self-Development. Lastly, Rosa was the first women, and second African American to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

1.) Seton Hall University - Offers a variety of programs in which I am interested in, such as physology, buisness, and childhood education to name a few. Not only that, but there are countless athletics available. Plus, it is located in a suburbian environment, which I prefer. It is also private which means more money but hopefully a better education. Seton Hall would be preferably my first college choice.

2.) Drew University – Like St. Mary’s, Drew University is a relatively small school. It is a private school which hopefully in the long run narrows down to a better education. Along with my other three selections, Drew University is located in New Jersey.

3.) Ramapo University – Ramapo came up as one of my many results on College Matchmaker. So I took it into consideration, and became very fond of the programs and legacy of this very school. This may be particulary difficult to get into considering its 51% admissions rate, but with my goals in mind I believe much is possible. Moreover, the tuition rate for this particular college is a little over $11,000, which is not bad at all. Also, it is located in the area I grew up in which I think will give me that homely feeling.

‘Frigid temperatures threatened Florida citrus crops as much of the Southeast into plunged into the teens Monday morning,’ says a CNN newscaster. The National Weather Service issued there to be an extreme freeze warning. For instance, Miami which is normally immune to freezing cold weather hit the 40′s this past Sunday. Meteorologists determined that  Florida’s northern region would be the coldest yet. Already northern areas sustained substantial damage throughout these harsh conditions. Must I add Florida citrus is a 9.3 billion dollar industry. In addition, citrus harvest is at its peak right now, and customers are already demanding. Hopefully, Florida’s citrus will not indulge in any downfalls anytime soon.

Obama plans to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan over a duration of seven months. This is a rising, worldwide event. Some people are glad that security and protection of fellow Americans are being sent out there, others not so much. Obama has a new strategy this year around. He wants to increase security forces in order to have a more stable base. Troops will also have the job of helping out secure undercover areas. Obama’s idea is to work on becoming allies with Afghanistan and their citizens by building programs with benefits. The Afghanistan government is shaken by the corruption over the past years and now is the perfect time to help. He plans on supporting them this time, rather then going against. Obama is trying to reach out to those, and to become allies with as many countries as possible so in the end if we are the ones going at war we would have someone to back us up.

Where is the ribbon located? The ribbon is located at the top of the page. Beneath the word office button, beginning with the word Home.

What are the three main components that make up the ribbon? The three main components are Tab, Command, and Group.

What are the names of all the tabs? The names of the tabs are as follows; Home, Insert, Page Layout, References, Mailings, Review, and View.

Where are the group names located? You go to the top of the page, where the tabs are, i.e. Home. Then you proceed down past the commands (which is below the tabs and above the groups. Where it says font, paragraph, style, that’s where groups are located.

What are the commands? Commands are inbetween Tabs and groups.

What is a template? A template is like a rough draft. It’s where you start the document.

Why are templates helpful? They’re helpful because, they can get you started, and you can build ideas as you go along.

What is the good thing about styles in office 2007? The group styles can be beneficial because, you can change the appearance of your words.

What are some of the uses for a table in word? you can use the table to pile information into it.

What are graphics?  How can you use them in word? Graphics are images that appear after you click the insert tab, then go to the illustration group and select something. (Graphic Design-Pictures,Drawings&such)

What is mail merge?  What can you this for? A mail merge is the process of sending labels, letters, directory, envelopes, and email messages. The purpose of doing this is to connect with other people.

What is document security view? The document security view is when your’ document is locked so others can’t make any changes.

Why do you think that office has changed so much? B/C technology is increasing, things are becoming modernized to better fit people in our society today.

If you don’t know how something in technology works, what are some ways you can learn? You can get some information from Microsoft Word 2007′s programs like enhanced screen tips, and live preview. Also, if you need further help you could ask someone experienced, or simply look it up online.

With my body completely relaxed, I was laying on my bed and let me tell you was I bored. Anyway, my little cousin came in with his comic book. Instead of asking to read it being the mean cousin that I am, I took it viciously from his grip. Then I stammered out of the room and read it in my little secret hide out. On the first page it talked about a girl named Sarah. She cherished this one heart shaped necklace inside a beautiful heart shaped box, in which, her grandmother gave her when she was little. Unfortunately, she misplaced it. So there she was on a journey to find her necklace. By the way, she had some very magical powers. Which were to burn things with her eyes and the ability to fly anywhere and everywhere. It all began, when she flew to Guatemala and back within a night. With her eye vision she burned numerous things that were in her path while flying. She killed an estimated 30 birds and about 2 UFOs. On her other trip to Quebec she ran into some complications. There was a cloud that talked. This cloud would not let her fly past him. It yelled screamed and threw lightning directly at her. She finally managed her way through. It was not until then, that she came across a wall preventing her pathway. “Joy, another complication, she whispered.” So, she stood in a daze wondering what to do next. And, there it was, she bent her knees and flew over the wall. What do you know there her necklace was, she killed 30 birds and 2 UFO’s all to find her necklace behind a never ending wall.

“To be right is not always popular…To be popular is not always right.”

Personally, I believe this quote is completly true. For instance, sometimes majority rules, but this doesn’t account for every situation. The right descion will not always be most favorable. However, the correct descion, is what makes you feel good deep down inside.

On the other hand, “….To be popular is not always right,” suggests that for instance, doing illegal activity might raise your social standing but is it the right thing to do? Is that the kind of image you want to portray to those who look up to you? Maybe the things someone does to be popular isn’t the type of thing one should do in order to be popular.

The volleyball team- Whenever I am at practice I never have a smile on my face. Whether I made a dumb mistake or simply just got caught up in the competitiveness, the girls are always making me laugh. (=

Natasha Saldarriaga- This girl always cracks me up. And, best of all she can make fun out of any situation. Like when we went to shop-rite the other day, and to kill time we played volleyball in the isles. Plus, she tells me the most hilarious stories and believe me I enjoy being updated. =p

Lauren Russo- She is the most random person ever, that in general makes me laugh. =]

Friday after a very close loss, I was on the bus(ride) back to the school.  Half the team had gotten rides back, keep in mind. So it was me and a couple of other people. So anyway, we stuck our heads out the windows, and we would pass by random people and just start saying things like, ’heeeeey blue hat’ and wave. They waved back alright. It is good to know, that we made someone smile that day. And, you would think after a loss we would be upset, yeah not so much. ;]

My sister, Sandra, makes me laugh all day everyday. She looks nothing like me, yet she acts exactly like me. Our insiders are the funniest things known to man. (:

Gym Class (1st period)- I am so glad I have gym first period because, it really brightens my day, so to speak. We all get along so well, and the humor really travels throughout the entire gym. Gym is one of the few classes I have with a hand full of my friends, so that is also a plus. =D

George Lopez- I always get a kick out of watching this show. It is one of my all time favorite shows. Whenever I turn it on, I can expect a great laugh. [:

Dr. Pat- He tends to dunk his head into a bowl of freezing cold ice and water, due to the extreme heat that is. Plus, he makes some really funny comments in class that honestly provoke me to look at the clock less often. [=

My little brother, Richard, is five years young and I can not help but laugh when being within his presence. He enjoys sneaking up on me and then tickling me with all his might. I am quite tickilish, I must note. Plus, he makes up stories about what he did in his life, (all five years) which is really funny. (=p

Bon Qui Qui- (Anjelah Johnson) well known from her youtube videos. ’bon qui qui at king burger’ I love imatating her sayings, like I do in movies. This is one of those classics. =)