How Can Math Be Related To Your Career?

I realized that math is everywhere. It took me a while to understand this factor of life. In the past, I’ve made some decisions that were not skillfully planed out and as a result I had to pay for the consequence. Math is all around us. In the beginning of my journey, I really wanted to get a private liberal arts college and thought that math would be the last thing on my mind. However, after some research my major require a lot of math. I plan to enter photography and graphic designs. I need math to calculate the distance and angles of the images I want to take. Not to mention the different equations that I need to understand when it comes to changing color schemes and creating completed templates. I feel like an idiot not realizing that math is the key fundamental factor to be a successful person. Since the acceptance to that college I’ve been very blessed to have a scholarship to match it. Now it’s up to me to get a decent grade in your class so I won’t lose it.

Honey, I Had A Stroke!

A stroke can happen to anyone at anytime. However, this occurs more in people that are older. Younger generations have a higher heath percent rate. A stroke happens when your blood pressure is either too high or not too low. There are many factors that can lead to a person getting a stroke. Such as smoking, drinking and having very high cholesterol. “A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted, causing brain cells to die. When blood flow to the brain is impaired, oxygen and glucose cannot be delivered to the brain. Blood flow can be compromised by a variety of mechanisms.” People can never predict when they might have a stroke. However, when you do get one. It can be very catastrophic. There are treatments that can help you lower your blood sugar and prevent this from happening. The reason why stroke occurs more in the older generation because, the elderly are limited when it comes to working out. Stroke can also happen to well trained athletics. Since this illness can be passed through genetics. People that survive of a bad stroke usually experience headaches and chest pains. The symptoms can be varied from numbness of the lips to irritations to sounds. You might be exposed to it through your parents. We can take care of our body by eating correctly. There are numerous medicines that can help treat and prevent you from getting a major stroke that can kill you, but there really expensive.
My Views.
I don’t want a STROKE! Just from reading the articles I will never drink or smoke ever again! I never knew that athletic people can get stroke. But when you expose your body to extreme conditions it makes sense that you can cult your arteries. My friend had a stroke and lived but her sensation is different from what it was before. This article is really packed with information about health.

Collections of Articles

X-MEN Origins of Wolverine

This movie rating is about the upcoming movie “X-MEN Origins of Wolverine” Supposedly this movie review was suppose to be about the history of a X-Men mutant . The movie was packed with actions and acted by skillful people.

I personally did not like the movie. I like this one character that had diamond skin though. The movie seems a bit cheesy for my taste.

Suze Orman Is Having a Moment

This article is about a very successful woman that made her career from making smart decisions financially. She gives people financial advices when it comes to purchasing a house or car for example. Her knowledge gave her a huge reputation. She’s coming out with a new book.


I think this woman is very smart. She knows what she wants and how she will get it without compromising her financial empire.


Asian Heritage Street Celebration

This is the fifth annual Asian heritage street celebration. People come from different community to showcase their customs and lifestyles to other ethic groups. Held by the City of San Francisco, this event is very honorable.


I’ll be in it this May 16th, and I hope that it will be a great Asian heritage street celebration. I can’t wait and is hoping that I get a chance to meet city officials.

Personal Blog

In about 4 weeks I will be graduating from Burton High School. The idea of going to college is making me very excited! If any of you are applying to Academy of Art University in San Francisco, please let me know. Maybe we can be friends there. Since this is a social-networking place. I’m going to tell you a little more about myself. “I enjoy long walks on the beach….and have dinner with (scratch) LOL….Just kidding. Lets be honest, many people think that I’m a big old mean person. However, that is not the case. I’m really nice if you get to know me. I like to keep things real and if what I say to people offends you. Then I’m sorry. My passion is in VISUAL and performing arts. I love to be part of huge productions. Most of the people that I have associated with know and understands how much I love photography and graphic design! THAT IS MY PASSION! I’m a direct person and I am not afraid to tell you what is on my mind. However, that does not make me an “asshole” I’m loyal and honest (most of the times…heheh) but with that all being said. My friends can always count on me when they need a helping hand or a mental “pick me up”. I love talking to people. Sometimes that can be a bad thing. (laughs) Since I like to meet new people and experience the stories that they share with me. You can pretty much talk to me about the cheesiest thing ever, and I will generate a pretty interesting conversation with you. I try to make friends that are different from who I am because, I want to enrich myself with their personal customs and lifestyle. My motto is “don’t judge a book by it’s cover” you’ll never know the many impressing chapters they have. Sometimes that will surprise you! Right now, I’m at a point in my life where I don’t have to pretend to make or have friends. My personally has guided others to come to me. I am very happy to say that I am surrounded by a positive group of people. I want to use this team of role models to help motivate others overcome rough situation in their life. I want to close this summary by saying that people will always try to put you down. Sometimes you might not even notice it. Just promise me one thing. Every morning that you wake up, look at your self in the mirror and say that you’ll have a good day!

Union Takes Rare Front Seat in Deal for Chrysler

Mega car company known as Chrysler is going out of business. They announce their bankruptcy a few days ago. Now the federal government and fiat (Italian car company) is joining force to help Chrysler out. However, you be surprise to know that there's a third party that also own this slopping company. They are the worker's union. This has not happen since decades ago.

I think its good that workers own the company because they get to say what goes into the new deals and how things should be run. Besides maybe this won't bring the company to downfall once more.

Legalized Cuba

We can finally go to CUBA now! President Obama has now made it legal for people to visit their family members back in Cuba. Before, is most Americans want to travel to Cuba, they have a restriction of one visit per year. Since President Obama said that we need to form a better relationship with Cuba. It might be best for us to give them more tourist attraction.

This does not really apply to me because I don't travel to Cuba. However, I'm glad for the people that do. They can go see their family more often.

Social Networking Violence

Social networking companies such as myspace, facebook, twitter and youtube is sweeping the nation. More and more people are logging on to meet up with long lost friends and informing people about their daily lifestyle. This can be a very good thing until strangers start looking at their profiles. After many reported violence that have leaked the internet. County police have busted many gang related situations. They say that this is a very good tool to catching criminals.

I try to be careful when it comes to uploading my personal information. Besides I try my best to add my friends, not random strangers.

Swine Flu Virus

This article is about a young kid that died from the Swine flu. He came back to life two hours later and attack his mother. A few minutes later he passed out and died once more. Doctors cannot explain why his temper was like that. However, they did conclude that the virus revived his heart for a short while.

This story is freaky! I was scared because the flu is getting worst. I cannot believed that the boy died twice.

Swine Flu

The Swine Flu is sweeping the nation. Killing more an 100 people in Mexico and counting. The Flu made its way to the United States infecting people around the nation. The last reported cases were in San Francisco with 11 people infected. Doctors don’t know this flu was created. They think that it was an originally flu that mutated. Specialized doctors are suggesting that people should stay home if they think they might have the flu. Wash your hands and be very careful!

I hope that this flu go away soon! I work in San Francisco and I encounter random people all the time. The last thing I need is to get affected by the Swine Flu.

AOF Finance: Project Reflection

In this project my team and I were assigned the topic of “Phone Calls” as our AOF financial project. Compared to other teams we thought that this topic was the easiest of them all. However, we were proven wrong. It was actually harder for us because the topic was too general. Our team had to make wise decisions when it comes to creativity and its effeteness. We delegated each tasked by identifying each of our member's strengths and weakness. Since I was more familiar with cameras and editing softwares. The team choose me to do most of the editing. Ada and Andrew were our behind the scene crew. Their task were to gather pictures and files that can be useful to our project. Alyssa and Dyesha were the models in the film. Due to lack of time Andrew and I had to fill in Dyesha's slot. Our main goal by doing this topic is because we wanted to make it clear to trainees that there are some guidelines that they must follow when calling a client about their tax returns. Our team brainstormed real live situations that could happen to them if they follow it correctly. We also provided two clips that shows them the outcome if they do it wrong and how to do it correctly.  We hope that our hands on methods can help improve their understanding of how making phone calls in the tax office works. 

During the durations of this project we came upon many difficulties with the editing software. There were miscommunications that cold have been avoided. That cause us some delay when it came to recording out voices for our powerpoint presentations. Since Team Phone Calls had great teamwork, we managed to get our rough materials for the editing on time. We wished that we could have had more time for preparations. Many other teams seem to be annoyed by the outcome of their project. However, our team were sort of satisfied with ours. But, we felt that we could have dine better if we had more time to complete it. 

I am very proud of my team members because they completed the task that was given to them. People under estimated their full potentials because they assume that my team members are just plain lazy. Actually, we were one of the first teams to finish their presentations and had a working powerpoint. Somehow other teams had some problem powerpoint. 

This brings us into another topic about teachers preparing us enough during the project. I personally feel that Mr. F did inform us about the information that was told to him. He did his part. But I feel like the instructors in the media room were scrambling around to teach us. We felt rushed! Maybe that had a negative effect on our presentations and others as well. The pressure were on when we had to edit everything together. Don't get me wrong. I really appreciate them for teaching us how to be young multi-media individuals and help us by trying to fix problems after their work hours. However, if we did it right the first time. Maybe these things would not happen. 

Over all this project was a learning experience that I will remember. I learned not to judge my members by their appearance but, to judge them based upon their performance as a team. I hope that our project can help new members of the TAX OFFICE and inspired younger generations to follow the AOF footsteps. 

Conficker Virus ‘Time Bomb’ Set To Blow At Midnight Tonight

Millions of Americans across the nation will experience a huge computer meltdown when the clock strikes midnight! A virus is supposedly to be sent out to attack and retain valuable information from users. However, there are software that people can buy to get rid of this virus. Computer wizards give this virus a nickname called "The WORM" People were scared that their files will be removed and spend money to buy the software. However, the 64k question was if this virus was real. The truth stated that it was a prank!! They made this prank to see who will fall for the joke on April Fools Day!

I think this is a great prank! I fell for it, I was scared that my computer was going to get affected so I turned off all the computer in my house. Fun fact: April 1st is my little birthday too! He liked the prank as well.

Oops! UCSD Sends Acceptance E-mail to Wrong List

For seniors that are ready to leave high school and enter a new chapter in their life. College is a huge roller coaster ride to deal with. Since the first semester seniors have already decide or maybe considering applying to the UC systems. You'll think that due to the lack of funding from the government, schools will have to be forced to lower their enrollment rates. The idea of getting a rejection letter would "crush" these hopefuls. UCSD learned this the hard way. They send out 28,889 rejection letters by mistakes. It was a computer glitch sated by the vice chancellor. They apologized for the inconvenience. A second letter was send out to explain the first one.

I think this is a very interesting report because I can relate to the pressure of applying to a college that you really want to go. I hope that these people not mad! Because I would be. BESIDES IT WAS A COMPUTER PROBLEM. I blame the virus from last night!

Drugs Outlawed in Mexico

During this week our Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton went to Mexico to help solve a growing problem dealing with illegal drugs. Mrs. Clinton spoke to the diplomats about making stricter laws that prevent these drug dealers to go around killing innocent. It has only been three months and the numbers of murders have increased dramatically! The president suggested that the US should help by enforcing armed forces to get rid of these people. Because the drugs that are being smuggled eventually enters the USA soil. Eventually, the United States will get involved.

I think that Hillary is doing a great job by trying to solve a problem that is getting worst! I think it’s ridiculous that innocent people are getting killed over a substance. I hope they find these drug dealers and put them in jail forever!

Tweet Tweet

This article basically summarized a new way of social networking. It’s called Twitter. This is how people around the world notify each other when they are doing something productive or just plain bored. A simple format that captures the subscriber’s attentions. It’s similar to the tagline on a facebook profile. This technology is sweeping the nation by storm and is currently expanding into different countries over seas. The president of the company is planning to make a different version of the Twitter in Europe and Korea.

I really don’t know how to tweet. But, it seems like most of my friends are doing it. I heard you can follow people. Like what they’re doing in their daily lifestyle. That really creepy and scary at the same time.

Starbucks No More?

The mega coffee company known as Starbucks was founded by a gentleman name Howard D. Schultz in 1985. He never knew that his passion in coffee would make him into a millionaire. The famous $4 cup of coffee and teas has made huge profits for the company. However, in today’s struggling economy people are not buying these luxuaries treats and are settling for the second best thing. Starbucks is announcing that it will close many of its stores in neighborhood or business districts that do not make enough profit.

I like Starbucks. My friends work there and it seems like great summer job for teenagers. However, it seems like Starbuck’s marketing people are opening new stores across the block from their very own. It seems like their competing with themselves. Maybe that’s the reason why they are losing so much money.

Skype Reaching for the Sky

When companies want to make money, they like to advertise. They resort to networking websites like facebook, myspace, twitter etc. However, a new kind of technology has surfaced into the mainstream media. It was invented years ago but not many people knew about it until now. It’s called Skype, a different way of calling to domestic and international countries. The features that it offers are limitless. Companies like AT&T and Vonage are losing subscribers because Skype is much more affordable and easy to use. They have free features such as webcam and instant messaging as long as you have internet access. Huge companies are spending thousands of dollars to have an ad on their homepage. The sky is the limit for Skype.

I use Skype when I’m talking to my families oversea. Their quality in sending images and voice calling features are outstanding. I watch Oprah and other talk shows and I notice that they also used Skype in their interviews. I hope that this company can improve its technology and getting more subscribers to their massive networking channels.

Polio

Summary of Article:
In this article I discovered that Poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. This virus attacks the nervous system and can make paralyzed you within minutes. This affects older generation and newborn children the most because of their aging and developing stages. Over 50% of all cases around the nation are children.
This virus goes through a very complex path. First it enters through the mouth and makes its way into the smaller and large intestines. Eventually making its way into the spine. The symptoms can be describes as intense headaches, fever, fatigue, stiffness of muscles, vomiting, and pain in the neck and limbs. For people that are affect, over the years they will experience irreversible paralysis. The medical fields are studying to find vaccines to kill this virus once it starts to enter the human body. However, research are limited because due to lack of funding. Patients are left with only one decision. Life with this infection and deal with it in their normal lifestyle.
People can spread this virus though contact. Sharing of food when you are infected. Mothers can pass this to their offspring during her pregnancy.
My Views:
I feel sad to see people being affected by this disease/ virus. I hope that there are cures to prevent this from getting any worse. Just the feeling or idea of being paralysis can make someone very depressed. I can’t imagine me or my loved ones having this sickness.

Tax Investion! (Extra Credit)

New Yorkers are up in arms about the scandalous loans that major banks are asking from the government. It always seem like these banks are in trouble. However, when they get a mass amount of money they spend it wastefully. Investors are very couscous when it comes to where they put their money. At least $100 billion are lost in tax evasion.

I think that the government is blinded by these banks and that they have been tricked into thinking that they are actually helping these banks. Were spending precious money from taxpayer to help give extra bonus to bank leaders.

The Kidney! (Extra Credit)

In summation of this article was about a young scientist that helped or maybe first handed invented the fake kidney and heart machine to help people with the death causing illness. He was a college graduate that lived through World War II. He was inspired to make these models when he was young, using soda cans and gels. Eventually his passion and skills helped him get respect.
When a person have a kidney failure. It is very hard for them to filter the poisonous materials or urea out of their systems. How can a bean size kidney be so powerful when it comes to maintaining an even level of toxins away from your busy? Easy, it never stops. This is true fact about kidneys. You can actually live with just one. Since operations are so expensive. Many relatives of the patient donate their organs to help with the procedures.
Since the invention of many kidney methods. It has help people with handling their sickness. There are few people that cause this to them selves. When you over drink you can really damage your kidney!!

My Views:

I’m a very compassionate person. I feel very sad to see that a person it suffering from kidney failure. Because I know that they must be in so much pain and may have a slim chance of living. I find it quite interesting that we have passionate scientist that have devoted their live in helping and inventing new methods of curing this illness. Man I can’t imagine living with a kidney problem

My Parents Fear for Me (Extra Credit)

During interview I asked my mom what was her fear for me once I moved out of the house. Her response was brief yet packed with mixed emotions. The words that she used to describe who I am were really touching in the beginning. The ultimate fear that most mothers goes through would be the fact that if their child was going to die before them. However, she feared the most for my safety once I go to college. Even though I have 10 siblings in total, my mom still feels as if I need to stay home when I attend college. Her fears were all over the place during the interview. She did not cry but I sort of sense that she will have to eventually deal with the fact that I would have to move out the house soon. I think in general my mom is afraid of change and changing what she has been used to. My dad however, was clam and relax. He simply said that he fears that I will no longer need him once I grow up and become more independent as a young adult.
My mom and dad didn’t really say much because their emotions are limited when trying to expressing themselves. They see other people that change into a totally different person in a bad way and they think that that would be me in a couple of years.
After the whole interview with my mom and dad, they made me realized how much they cared for me. I know they both fear about me once I go to college. I think that pretty much all parents go through a transition when their children leave their sides. Since, been living with them pretty much my whole life. It’s going to be really hard for me as well.

Minh: Mom, what is the ultimate fear that you have for me?
Mom: I want you to stay home when you go to college
Minh: Is that your #1 fear for me?
Mom: Yes, I see kids becoming bad and different. I don’t want that to happen to you.
Minh: OKAY…So why you think that I’ll change?
Mom: Kids do stupid things Minh!

Minh: Dad, what’s your fear for me?
Dad: When you grow up. You might not need me anymore
Minh: Aww…
Dad: Your older brothers and sisters are own their own and sometime I miss them needing me.
Minh: So that’s what you fear for me?
Dad: Yes

The Blinding Of The Sun (Extra Credit)

Throughout the novel imagery and symbolism plays a major role in capturing the true essence
of a human being under pressure. The sun on the beach is a reoccurring symbol within the The Stranger. It drives him to act upon things that are unusual and life threatening, as a result killing an innocent Arab. The novel also reveals a sense of urgency, and can be represented through the repeated hot weather. A comparison between the sun and the waves of the ocean exposes the main character's vulnerability and personality.

Meursault's lifestyle is chaotic because is subjected to not knowing how to control his actions. We can see this throughout recklessness in killing the Arab shows that he is not human and the nature around him makes him different. However, he feels a new sense of pride and dignity when he is with his mistress. When he is not with her, he resorts to nonchalance life in which he does not care about anything. While he does not care about anything, he does not consider the many consequences that may hurt him in the future. In fact, he completely disregards them, as shown on the beach. As he is on the beach standing over the Arab, the sun is beating down on his face. The hot light from the sun acts as the drive that pushes him to killing the Arab because it reflects from him, and the rays from the sun represent the rays of his actions that sprout out from him.

The sun, the source of life, is constantly irritating Meursault as he is about to kill the Arab. His agitation with the sun shows his hatred towards life, or at least his irritation with it. He does not necessarily despise life but he doesn't care whether or not he is alive. This is why the hot sun beating down on his face represents the truth and the fact that he is alive and he should be living; however, he doesn't appreciate the sun. Instead, he does not like it and runs away in the shade of unhappiness as he murdered the Arab. He doesn't care about life, which is shown through his lack of consideration at his own mother's funeral. When she died, the sun was beating down real hot. That represents how no matter what, he cannot escape the sun. The sun, representing truth and reality, is hitting him hard, yet he does not see that he can use it as a light to see rather than something to hide from.

It's easy for Meursault to settle for less than the best because he believes that he can settle for anything. Instead of striving and struggling to achieve ambitious goals, he just goes with the flow. The sun reminds us of this because no matter how much light is on him, he is still unable to see. Instead of seeing with the sun, he allows it to blind him from seeing right decisions and making wise choices in life.

His death is the result of his carelessness and unwillingness to be optimistic about life and use the sun, which represents hope and the future, to its fullest potential. When he runs away from the sun, he is eventually going to die because he needs the sun to live, physically and mentally. It is a source of enlightenment that he constantly ignores throughout the entire novel. He is not a religious person, which is why he gets so defensive when the priest comes and talks to him at the end. The priest is the sun that tried to shine light on him before he passed away; it was his last test, which he failed, and which is why he had to die in the end. He refused to accept this light of help. His ignorance and the way he does not know how to treat women, his mistress for example, makes him suffer the consequences of a future death. Because he does not care so much, he is hidden in the darkness while the sun is beating down on everyone around him. He cannot face the facts because he does not know that he is even wrong for taking life for granted. He is taking the source of energy and wisdom for granted and not even seeing that it is there to help guide him. All his actions and decisions are based off of the reflections of others, which is why the sun is beating down on him hard at the beach; it is trying to reveal the truth, but he cannot seem to see it. He is too blind by the same sun that cannot seem to guide him.

In summation, The Stranger is a novel that depicts the life of a man who is too blind to see reality. He is brightened by the sun, but cannot even see that he is being enlightened. Albert Camus does this on purpose to show that no matter what, there is always a light. The sun, which represents this light, is in focus. However, it is up to the person and individual to make the right choices with this sunlight. Meursault, who ignores this brightness, ends in a failure of life and a death. Camus' repetition of the symbol is not only creative, but also impacting since it really contradicts Meursault's life. The author shows the world that no matter what situation one is in, they must accept the light and use it to guide themselves rather than stare right into it and get blinded.

Friday the 13th.

Hello there, wow its been a long time since I blogged huh? Well Its around 11 pm. I just got home like 2 hours ago. Still tried and I smell like IN-N-OUT BURGERS LOL! I thought that I would have some bad luck today but, so far my day has been good. I start doing video blogging now. I know, writing is much better. But, sometime it hurts my hands and fingers. However, I have the chance to open my own pod cast channel on youtube within this month. Hope you guys stay tune! I have a audio file that is attach to it. DL it and listen to me talk lol. Who knows maybe one day I can become a famous radio host! Anyways, for those that have experience some bad luck today, call me and tell me all about it! I really want to know. =)

Failure to Rise

A interesting topic to be talking about. A well known journalist like PAUL KRUGMAN from the New York Time wrote this article about Mr. Obama's stimulus bill. He compared the pros and con of the bill by exposing the true that it might have a "failure to rise" however, he has high hopes for the president by trying to help families that are in need except caving in a giving the Republicans a huge tax cut. There were numbers being thrown in this article. Krugman discuses about the Bush administration and how what they did to favor their party. Paul stated that "Bush administration’s $2 trillion in tax cuts or the $1 trillion and counting spent in Iraq — has bordered on the deranged." No matter what the outcome will be the stimulus check will be given out with in these few months. It was clear when the House and Senate voted upon the purposed amount.

My Views

I have high hope for this Stimulus to be a successful one because we all know that in order for the wheel to spin faster again, we need to start spending. However, I think that most Americans will start to save their check and use it when times get rough. What Paul K. said could maybe be true. Maybe this stimulus check will have the failure to rise. Well, we don't know yet no do we?

Open Heart Surgery

The Summary of the Article: Open Heart Surgery

People around the world are dying each day from different complication with their hearts. This article discusses about the risky surgery known as open heart transplant. This treatment can only be order when a patient is suffering from a serious case of heart failure. It’s pretty simple if you really look at it. Doctors basically take out the old and damaged heart and replace it with a donated heart. “Today, more than 85 percent of heart recipients will live at least an additional year and more than 70 percent will live five more years. However, patients continue to face a lengthy waiting list to receive a donor heart.” A heart donation is really rare and sometime people can die from waiting for a donor. Over time scientists have done many researches on this topic. They have created mechanical hearts to save lives. Since there is a shortage of people willing to donated their heart these machine hearts are the second best things. When a person go through heart transplant there is a high risk of other complications as well. After their surgery the have to follow up with hard doses of medicine after being discharge from the hospital.
My Views
I think that the health fields are becoming very high tech! I idea of having a heart planted into your body is really amazing! I think that people should have the best chance to survive. I like the idea of having a machine that pumps your heart instead of a real one. This article made me realized that I should take care of my body especially my heart.

50 Killed as Plane Hits House near Buffalo

A mysterious “black box” that was from a “Continental Airlines plane that crashed late Thursday night near Buffalo, killing 50 people”. The box contained explosive chemical that triggered the explosion.

I think that the officials should have checked things that didn’t seem right. And the fact that 50 people died from the crash was shocking! I can’t imagine that.

Bailout Plan: $2.5 Trillion and a Strong U.S. Hand

The article is talking about our Nation’s trouble and the administrations like Timothy F. Geithner, the Treasury secretary is proposing to spend 2.5 Trillion to save the a once wealthy nation. They have a vision of bailing out private investors. These topics are very controversial because some people like tax payers don’t agree with it.

I think that if we are going to spend such large amount of money to bail out companies and private investors THAT SCREWED UP in the first place. We should set guidelines for them to follow.

Poster Boy

This article is summarizing an adventure of two street artists that is roaming the subways in New York City. The creative artists use materials that are around them such as advertisements on the walls of subways. They cut and paste different images together to get a final result that changes the meaning of the original ad. Some people find these cool and creative but, officials of the city consider this vandalism. The self graffiti artist known as Poster Boy was arrested and is waiting on trail.


I personally think that this is really cool and that they should have the right to express whatever they want to send out. However, with that being said. We still need to respect the laws of the city. The Poster Boy is ruining thousands of dollars by rearranging the advertisements that companies are spending throughout the city.

The Lose of an Epic Teacher

The school was in deep mourning when they discovered that a beloved teacher had passed away from a deadly motorcycle accident. It was the first day of the Winter break when a veteran teacher that had been with Phillip and Sala Burton High school for almost 15 years was announce dead on Friday night. The shocking news eventually made its way to current and former students. The news set a toxic blow to the kids that she used to teach while they were in school.
No one knew how to cope with the situation except help comfort each other. Within two days, a huge vigil was organized by former and current students along with teachers to honor Ms. Bonnie Hansen. Teachers and students went in front of her classroom to share old memories about her grace and passion in wanting to help her students. Tears and laughter were shared.
The news was so powerful that local bay area news station was there to cover the story. Overall, Ms. Bonnie Hansen was a great and caring teacher that died at a young age. Her legacy and epic teaching will continue to repeat it self through the science wing of Burton High School.

My Thoughts and Views about the Stranger

After the seminar most of our classmates had good decisions about the true meaning of the sun as a symbolic message throughout the book. I tired to find the reason why the sun was a reoccurring theme within the book. However, there were many other characters that had some meaning as well.
What I found interesting from the seminar was the fact that Ben and Nourel mentioned about the man and his dog and how they play a purpose in playing the role of god and his followers. At times there were topic that was unclear but it was fun to listen to. My views about The Stranger can be summarized as a very cryptic book. Because the main character always had my mind thinking about his actions. I just don’t understand how he can shoot a person out of the blue. I think that he is having a mental problem with himself more than ever. Because, he mentioned a lot about the sun causing a discomfort towards him.
I enjoyed listening to Kelly’s reason when I asked the question if he was religious or not. Kelly was later supported by Shirley when they both said that he is psychologically detached from the world around him. That was quite a strong statement because I thought that was just stressed out, I never thought that he could possibly be crazy.
Now if you mentioned it. The idea of the main character being crazy can be reasonable because when his mother died, he really didn’t care. His mysterious actions leave the reader confused and frustrated. When reading the first chapter I was still trying to see what kind of character he really is.
Other people from the Socratic seminar used his girlfriend as a portal of this releasing his stress. Also the comparison of the sun and ocean waves was really brilliant. I interpret it as a way for him to get away from the stress around him. I notice that when he’s under the sun his personality was really irritable and when he’s under the waves, he seems more relaxed and chill.
Maybe the author is trying to let us see when he is trying to transition the main character from being mad and angry to being relaxed and chill.

I session of the Socratic Seminar left me with many more questions about the main character and his true emotions. I am looking forward to seeing how he treats people around him later on.

Lilly Ledbetter Bill

Pretty much this whole article is about a paycheck that has been way over due. Ms. Lilly Ledbetter now at the age of 70 has finally gotten her closure by president Obama about her salary when she worked alongside with men. Ms. Ledbetter was one of the many thousands or millions of women that was mistreated by companies that favored men when it comes to salary raise. Even thought they work for the same position Ms. Ledbetter had a much lower salary. Now, she has finally won that battle. She reported to the New York Times saying "I'm so excited I can hardly stand it,"

I think that this is slowly making a huge difference too many women across America. Even though back then Ms. Ledbetter files her case and eventually went to the Supreme Court and lost. Today in this article she had proven that things can always change and that this article will impact the future paycheck of women working in America.

The Bacon and Sausage Explosion

The fact that a person that can eat 2 pound of bacon and 1 pound of sausages is really discussing! But this internet recipe is super popular in Kansas City. It was first discovered in a BBQ competition and eventually got enough hype to inspire food fanatics to blog about it in their websites. This dish is definitely not meant for vegetation or health fanatics (weight watchers). Many people predicted that this man meal will be featured during the SUPER BOWL.

I THINK THAT IS REALLY FUNNY BECAUSE OUR NATION IS ALREADY BECOING A FATTING NATION. Why would we encourage a product that has so many calories? However, with that being said I don't mind trying it. =)

American's Nation About Fast FOOD Intake

This article talks about the history of the most popular American dish known as Mac and Cheese. The hearty dish can pretty much make a meat eater satisfied. Over the years vegetarians and food savvy individuals have create many verities of this wholesome dish. Its easy to prepare and satisfying to the taste buds have made most Americans addict. The writer of this article took it to himself by furthering her knowledge by studying with top chief Julia Moskin in recreating this recipe. For a Mac and Cheese dish to make a statement, fine cheese maker like Michael Dave grates most of his cheese by hand. Overall, the art in making Mac and cheese is ever expanding and where ever there is cheese and pasta there will be Americans to follow it.

I think that Americans should learn how to limit their addiction. I like Mac and Cheese but, it seems as if these people don't fool around when it comes to their Mac and cheese. Overall, the article was a fun topic to read and I really enjoyed it.

My Thoughts About A Class I Took At CCSF (extra credits)

What did I learn from this class.

As a young child, I have always been fascinated by new media and performing arts. I find it very enjoyable and entertaining, and that is why I am planning to pursue that particular field as my career path. To be honest, I had neither experience nor any knowledge about the business world. I was basically put into this class with an open mind to learn as much as I can. I was not use to the three hours long sessions at CCSF. It was sort of bored in the beginning but now I find it quite interesting. I learned a lot in your class. It was clear when I asked so many questions in your class about the business side of management in your class.
At first I thought that art and business could have nothing in common. However, they have a lot of similar qualities when it comes to advertising a product or service. I understood the key facts of owning a family business. You made the chapters much more approachable when discussing it. I learned that there are many ways to get help from the government when you want to open a business. You talked about the risks that ones need to be prepared of. Make a wise decision of what kind of business you want to open. You gave us three options which was sole, family and inc. We discuses about the limited and unlimited liabilities that a owner or a partner have when it comes to lawsuits. This was all new information to me because at first I thought that all business were all the same.
We also talked about where and how your customers will get your product. Your detailed examples were pretty cool. You explained the success stories of people when they followed the rules. Business is a tricky and dirty field. You can only make money if you know how to target your demographics and advertise your product or services.
We had the option of choosing what kind of business we want. Like the brick and mortar or the internet business. I also learned that there are many ways to pay instead of cash. You mentioned about companies coming up with new product to compete with their next door competitors. We went through a whole sessions about a product’s life span and how new innovation of the same line will try to kick it off the shelf.
Besides working for yourself, I also learned that there are many rules that an employer or employee must follows. This is very strictly enforced when it comes to incarnated companies like fast food franchise. Because, they have so many stores in different locations. Communication is the key factors in making profit. That is why companies are willing to spend a lot of money to have conventions for mangers to get together and talk about their stress or success stories.
If I was able to own my own business, I will choose a small incorporated family business rather than a large company. Large companies have a slight flaw when it comes to addressing their customer’s needs. This is different because small business can change and adapt to their mistakes quickly.
Overall, business is business. It does not matter what kind of business you have. We all must understand how to manage money and capture our customers to stay afloat.

My Future and My Investments (extra credits)

My Background: I am currently a high school senior at Phillip and Sala Burton. I will be graduating soon in the month of June. So that means that I need to start investing soon. I have started saving around $50 a month for the past 3 years. So far in my savings account, I have around $1,800.00. I work at a fast food restaurant that pays $12.50 and hour. I am not planning to work at my current job for a long period time however, I will continue my occupation because it helps me get the basic necessities.

My Goals: After high school, I am planning to go to the college of my dreams. I’m not sure if financial aid will cover all of my tuition because, it’s a private college. A semester there will cost me around $15,000 with housing. So that means that I would need to have some reserve cash at hand in my bank account. If I don’t have enough money to cover for my schooling then, I would need to take out student loans.
I am also planning to get a job that pays well. I want to use the money I earn and buy a decent house in an upper class neighborhoods to raise my children and open a family own corporation.

My Investment Strategy: After seeing so many of my family and friends lose their money in stocks. It sort of scared me because I would not want my life savings to disappear. This experience had made me into a conservative investor. The key fact of investing would be investing in companies and corporation within my circle of confidant. Below are the top 5 companies that I am planning to invest in.

Apple Incorporated (Electronics) I own 132 shares
Last Trade: $85.00 / a share
Div/Yield: n/a
Growth Investment.
Pepsi Corporation (Beverage Company) I own 175 shares
Last Trade: $50.54 / a share
Div/Yield: 1.70 (3.30%)
Income Investment
Google Incorporated (Search Engine, Adverting Company) I own 12 shares
Last Trade: $300.35 / a share
Div/Yield: n/a
Growth Investment
Microsoft Corporation (Electronics) I own 186 shares
Last Trade: $22.15
Div/Yield: n/a
Growth Investment
Sony (Electronics) I own 86 shares
Last Trade: $22.18
Div/Yield: .37 (1.60%)
Growth Investment

In my stock portfolio, I tried my best to invest in companies that I know best. Also I did not put all of my money “eggs” in the same basket. By combining my knowledge of electronics, I know what these companies offer and what they do for their communities.

My Insurance Plans:

Car Insurance: I am 19 years old now and I am planning to buy a new car. That means that I need to get a decent insurance company that will not issue me high rates. I pay $1,000 every six months for my car’s insurance.

Health Insurance: Being a single individual I am paying a low premium of $250.00 a month for my health insurance. However, if I am planning to raise a family I am looking at $3,000 a month. The reason the rate for my health insurance is low because I am part of my company’s workers union.

My Everyday Expensive

I really don’t have to worry about the mortgage payments because my parents offer me to leave with them rent free. However, I still need to pitch in a buy food and basic needs for the family. Below is a break down of what I do every month when I get my paycheck.

I am a workaholic and tend to stay at work for a long period of time. I earn $12.50/hour. A week I would work 40+ hours. I get my paycheck every two weeks. I make around 1k every two weeks before tax. Means I earned around $2,000 a month before taxes.

Per Month: (My Responsibilities in the house hold)

Savings: ~$50.00
Food: ~$550.00 (Six people)
Clothing: ~$50.00
Utilities: ~$250.00
Internet, TV, and phone: ~$100.00
Rent: $0.00


Money left over: $1,000.00 = goes back to savings and bank.

Debts: Student Loans

Since, I am not millionaire. I had to take out student loans with no interest until I graduate. I decided to borrow around $50,000 for schooling. I am planning to pay it back after 8 years. Until then I am still working at IN-N-OUT. I hope that my job can get me into a better paying career to solve my debt problems.

Overall, my yearly income is around $43,000.00.

JUMPING INTO THE FUTURE!

It’s quite hard for me to continue my dream of owning my own company with this rate of income. Over the years my stocks went up and thrived. However, I am not planning to withdraw the incomes because I am saving that up for my retirement. By this time I am in my late early 30’s. Since my income was not representing me well with my MFA degree. I decided that I will leave my beloved IN-N-OUT company and pursue a better job career in LA.

With a short amount of time I was able to make enough money to open my dream store. I am still single and is making a lot of money in my prime years. I jumped from 43k into 100k with my degree. This allows me to buy the house in that nice neighborhood as well. I also paid off my student loan my now. Life is good.


My Timeline:

June 2009: My graduation
Spring of 2009: I enter college (Academy of Art University of San Francisco)
2014: Just recently received my BFA.
2015: Decided to take year off to find a job in the multi-media field
2018: Renter College and tries to get my MFA in Multi media
2020: I finally got my MFA
Spring of 2020: Just got an offered a job in L.A. as a graphic designer.
2023: Bought a new home…
Continue…..

My Community Services Since my Freshmen year. (extra credits)

(Outside of school) Blind Vietnamese Children Foundation 2006-2008
Helped raised money for blind children in Vietnam through non-profit charity events.
2 hours a week = 204 + hours in 3 years

(Outside of school) Au Co Vietnamese Cultural Center 2006-2008
Help organized events in promoting Music, Dancing and knowledge of the Vietnamese’s Heritage.
3 hours a week = 306 + hours in 3 years

(Outside of school) San Francisco Food Bank 2005-2006
30 minutes to 1 hour a month = ~40+ hours in 2 years
Helped sort and packages donated canned food for families in need.

ASB Student Government 2005-2008
2 hours a week = ~272+ hours in 4 years
Served as former 10th grade president, in charge of school wide activities, events and school’s policy.

Journalism Network (The Burtonian) 2007-2008
1 hour a week= ~68 hours in 2 years
Contribute information and news throughout school and local community.

BwB Building with Books 2007-2008
1 hour a week = ~68 hours in 2 years
Helped raised money for third world country to build schools.

Science Club 2007-2008
Helped make posters for science related events like Blood Drive.
1 hour a week = ~68 hours in 2 years

NJROTC 2007-2008
Helped organized leadership training workshop for cadets in the program.
3 hours a week = ~102 hours in 1 year

Prom Committee 2007-2008
Participated in organizing PROM for graduating seniors.
1 hour a week = ~34 + hours in 1 year

Red Cross 2006-2007
Helped raised money for families in need. Canned Food Drive.
1 hour a week = ~34 + hours in 1 year

Triple A (Asian American Association)
Promoting Asian awareness to different communities throughout school.
1 hour a week = ~34 + hours in 1 year

German Club 2007-2008
Learn to embrace the unique language through cultural arts and performances.
1 hour a week = ~34 + hours in 1 year

The Importance Of Being Earnest (extra credits)

When I was in MS. Savin's English class. We study many books and plays. However, there was one play that I enjoyed very much. And this is what I think about it.

The Importance Of Being Earnest
Thoughts On Satire

The idea of marriage during the Victorian Era was more focus on social status than anything else. The short play, “The Importance Of Being Earnest,” truly exposes the false idea of marriage and people's intentions of pursuing happiness. Homosexuality is an occurring theme within hidden messages from Oscar Wilde's writing. It is unclear if he is trying to convey a mutual connection with himself and the cryptic character known as Algernon.
During the Victorian period, people were expected to be confined to society in certain ways. It was obvious that women were below men in many occasions. Young ladies were more interested in marrying a gentlemen with a romantic name and deep pocket than a person with a passionate heart. Celebration gatherings were often planned in advanced to avoid confection with society. Education was considered worthless because money was an object. “Satire is... the weapon of the powerless against the powerful”. It was intended by liberals like Oscar Wilde to exposed people practicing materialistic values over their very own judgements.
Besides the idea of marriage as being a joke. Oscar discovered a way to make things funny from ironic situations. Satire is the idea of finding humor from existing situations that are serious. It is a constant battle between honestly and actuality. The play was pretty much about “honesty (Earnest)” and how people react to it. The amount of lies that was embedded by Jake (Ernest) were actually true towards the end of the play.
Algernon a very well groomed individual, tend of exclude himself from the Victorian era. Doing the opposite things of what his society expects. He thinks that marriage is a joke and thinks that it does not make any sense whatsoever. However we are unsure of his sexual preference as well. The play itself was bombarded with phallic symbols such as the “cucumbers” and “muffins”. These terms have deeper interceptions relating with the male and female's genital area. This can be considered as a satire experience because when someone reads a passage from it. They may not understand what it really means and consider it funny. Pretty much its about Algernon and his fascination in marrying someone to cover up his true identity as a homosexual. “Satire does not look pretty on a tombstone” because when the meaning is gone. It is no longer considered funny. Different interceptions might arise from it.
Overall, the goal of changing a lifestyle is quite hard and “nothing needs reforming as much as people's habits.”

What I think about Stomach or Gastric Cancer (extra credits)

After reading this article it was clear that many people around the world are suffering of a very deadly illness known as Stomach or Gastric cancer. It is the second most common of cancer related death. Many people that are affected does not even know if they have it or not. However there are symptoms that can help you detect this cancer sooner.
These symptoms are pretty common within people throughout the world. If you have one of these symptoms there is a chance that you might not have stomach cancer. But, you should go see a doctor anyway. Cancer comes in many shapes and forms. People that are suffering from it may have bleeding in the lining of the stomach, losing weight without trying, nausea or vomiting, bloating after eating, and changes in bowel movement.
Like most cancer there are treatments but no cures at the moment. The sooner you know the better it is for you to survive. Throughout the world the race that gets mostly affected would be countries like Korea, China, Taiwan, and Japan. It’s quite clear that Asians have a higher rate in getting this illness.

My thoughts and views

After reading this article, I was really shock to know that Asians in different countries have a very high rate of getting this form of cancer. I also find it interesting that many of the symptoms are quite common, so you may never know if you have this illness or not. I feel quite sorry for the people that have this form of cancer. I bet it's really hard to eat.
I cannot imagine going through something like that because the pain will be unbearable. Just reading about the fact that your stomach is bleeding is too horrible. My stomach is too important to me because I use it every single day. Without it I will not be able to break down my food and retain my nutrients.
I have a deep respect to people that are suffering form this illness much more.

-Minh Tran