Bell Ringer for 9/30/13

1.  What do all have in common? All are terrorist acts.

Bell Ringer 9/26/2013

1.      From the movie, what are the benefits of a centralized system? To find potential threats to our country in an invasive manner. The government doesn't have a need for all of our conversations and activities to be documented and stored.

2.     How did the advanced technology control the lives of the people in the movie? It had the power to eliminate people and control different variables of society for the benefit of its own gain. Changing stop lights, creating power surges... etc...

3. Do you want to have that kind of technology in our community, like our school or municipality? Defend your stand. I do not! This would definitely be invasive of our privacy. No man, nor machine, should monitor us throughout our entire existence.

4.      In what way do you use technology wisely? Give an example. You use technology wisely in such manner as the medical field, to better the lives of our people, not invade them.

5.      What message does the movie want to convey? How should you use or treat technology in this digital age? This movie conveys the advancements in technology which could eventually be implemented into our society.

Bell Ringer 9/19/13

I don't believe video games have as much impact as people believe. The stress factor of playing video games can cause people to be a little more aggravated, but any stress can cause that.

Bell Ringer 9/18/13

1.  List three reasons why the school district claims to be collecting this information. The main reason is a kid tried to commit suicide.
2.  Is this an invasion of privacy? In a way, it is. Even though it is social media, snooping is not a pleasant, well viewed thing. 
3.  How would you react if this practice were implemented in Barbour County? I wouldn't react in a pleasant manner, if I wanted a particular group of individuals seeing what I post or say, they would see it. This is an easy way for things to be blown way out of proportion. I am speaking from past experience, this is just going to cause more confusion than what it's worth.

Bell Ringer 9/17/13

1.  What does this type of reaction say about America as a melting pot? It just says people have certain standards pertaining to their individual morals. 

2.  Has the civil rights movement equally affected all minorities in America? No, there will always be a minority no matter how people people believe one day it will change. It won't. You will always have a group of people that don't like another.

Bell ringer 9/16/2013

My response to this is, it was a confusing period of time in that era of history. There was a large racial misunderstanding between the whites and the blacks, but for the most part most people have overcome the racism that was once profound throughout the nation.

Bell Ringer 9/13/13

What is this significance? It's just something to watch on television.

Was war a success or failure? For the attackers it was a failure.

Bell Ringer 9/12/13

1. Interpret what the meaning is of the article. How will job seekers view this information. Most people would view it as a good thing that less people are seeking unemployment benefits, to me that means that the program is going back to its intended use.

2.  Does this mean the economy is improving? Yes, it does. Instead of taking my money and giving to people who didn't earn it, they are going out and earning their own. More money to go around. All the government needs to do now is quit taxing the crap out of me for use on plundering programs.

bell ringer for 9/11/2013

It is invasive, the government shouldn't be so worried. If you can't trust the people who empower you why should they trust you to have that position of power? People are beginning to live in fear, fear is a limiting factor which causes trust issues and empowerment problems. When people figure out they can inflict fear upon other inividuals, they will. Fear is power. If you live in fear of something, you will avoid it. Don't be afraidf, don't let your guard down, and push forward day by day.

Bell Ringer 9/9/13

1. Does the US have a responsibility to be a world police force? They do not have said responsibility, but I suppose they could assume the role as a world police force. Personally, I believe we should keep our noses in our own business. If the other countries slaughter each other it's no sweat off our back.
2. What roll should the UN play in enforcement? Unless they are being threatened, they should stay out of other countries affairs.
3. Why are chemical weapons of such concern to the world? Chemical weapons are feared, it's no different than a directional explosive or a bullet fire from a firearms. Dead is dead either way. Some people believe death by chemical weapon is a more cruel way to kill people, it just presents a psychological factor. Poloticians and people in the position of authority all need something to harp about.

Bell Ringer 9/6/13

1.  Write a reaction to the article.This isnt as uncommon as people may believe, this guy was just unlucky enough to get caught.
2.  What do the father's action show?It shows he disciplines his child, but in an extreme measure.
3.  Would this have been acceptable in the 1950s?Yes, it probably would have been acceptable in the 1950's. My great-grandmother and her brother used to be disciplined with a horse whip. My uncle's have scars on their backs from this.

Bell Ringer 9/5/13

1.  Should McDonalds raise the prices on its "Dollar Menu?"  Justify your answer. It has the name "dollar menu" for a reason. Changing the prices and not the name of the menu would be false advertising, which is illegal.

2.  Should entry level fast food workers be paid a "living wage?" It's not a job worthy of a higher pay. There are people that work much harder than these fast food workers, but get paid less than $15. I know some bridge inspectors that work with DOH (Department of Highways) that make the $7.25 that fast food workers are already being paid.

Bell Ringer for 9/4/13

1.  What fields and or degrees should a person pursue?STEM fields — science, technology, engineering and math

2.  What additional data would you like to see? A range of data on other job fields.

3.  How will this impact your decisions about college? It will not, I still plan to go to Glenville to get an associates degree in forestry.