Blog #10 Giving thanks during our Thanksgiving Holiday. How thankful are you?

Good morning cadets. Your task this week is to post reasons why you are thankful during this time of year in advance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.  As usual, post a story or video that supports your point of view and lastly remember to post feedback on at least one of your peer's work.  I will start this off with my reasons for being thankful.

I am thankful for living in a country that guarantees I have Freedom of Speech. I am also thankful for my health, family, abilty to work, grand-kids, and mostly my loving wife whom has supported me through thick and thin.

Blog #9 Closing the door on freedom, should we stop the Syrian refugees from escaping atrocities?

Good morning cadets. As we began to discuss in class last week, your task this week is to post your opinions, either pro or con on whether the United States should continue with bringing in Syrian Refugees after the wave of terrorist attacks around the world in the past two weeks.  You must listen/read the NPR news article to get a better understanding on how the Syrians will be allowed to come to the U.S. Once you have done this, post your personal opinion and use an article from a reliable source/video to support your believe. Good luck and remember to post positive feedback on at least one of your peer's work.  Good luck and make sure we keep this a friendly, spirited assignment.

NPR Syrian Refugee Vetting

Blog #8 News and More News, what event caught your eye and why?

Good Morning Cadets. Your task this week is to post a News Story that was in the headlines this past week or this week and explain why you chose this article. You must post a URL/Video link to our sight as well and you must also comment on at least one of your peer's work. Remember that your News Headlines can be local, national, or international so make sure that you post something that is worthwhile.  I look forward to reading your views and work. Here is my example.

Blog #7 Thank a Veteran for their contributions to our Freedom

Good Morning Cadets. Your task this week is to find a thoughtful video on YouTube that is a tribute to Veterans and post the link to our website.  Remember to post your own personal thanks to Veterans for their sacrifices and explain why you chose the video. Lastly you must comment on at least one of your peer's work/post.  Once you have done all three of these requirements you will be eligible for a possible 100 points for your work. Remember that you only get credit for your video if you post it before someone else does.  Here is my video and I look forward to watching yours. I chose this one because of the music and the great work that salutes all of our Veterans, including those that went into space. Yes, they were in the military too.  I hope you like this one.