Journal Entry #3: Goals

Last year I really wanted an Ipod but i did not have any money. My brother said I would never get enough money to buy it. Later that month I got a job and then had my birthday so I had even more money. Then after two months of saving I went to the store and bought an Ipod!

I will (S) Sell my old ipod and get the latest one by Oct. 10 by doing the following:
(M) I will work harder at my job to get more money
(A) I will work for one month then sell my ipod for the other half of the money
(R) When I have no homework I will be trying to sell my ipod
(T) I will buy the new ipod by Oct. 10
(S) My friends will help me with my job

Work Preferences

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My Preferences are:
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1. Handling and/or managing money
2. Selling things
3. Using mathematical skills
4. Working amid loud noises
5. Working in situations that require patience and accuracy
6. Following directions
7. Working indoors

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Things in Common
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All of my preferences are things that have to do with stocks and bonds
so maybe someday I could be a stock broker because stock brokers are put under a lot of stress to and I work well under stress.

1. In the future, where will most population growth take place? With what possible consequences?

Most of the growth will take place in India, which will make it harder to provide food for everyone on the planet.

2. What are the pros and cons associated with the use of pesticides and fossil fuels?

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Pesticides
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Pros: Allows more food to grow
Cons: Cause pollution, damages soil

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Fossil Fuels
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Pros: Allows people to get to work quickly, transport goods
Cons: Pollutes the air, makes Americans dependent on cars.

3. What environmental problems are associated with the Industrial Revolution?

The Industrial Revolution caused smog and green house gases by using coal powered engines to power their machines.

4. What caused damage to the Aral Sea from 1965 to 1990?

Irrigation from the Aral Sea to nearby farms caused the Sea to dry up and become a desert.

5. What are some of the causes and effects of deforestation in the Amazon Region?

Some effects of deforestation in the Amazon Region are less oxygen in the air and less habitats for wildlife.

6. What is the leading scientific explanation for global warming?

The leading scientific explanation for global warming is green house gases go into the atmosphere and make it thicker so it traps more heat.

7. How might the Earth be affected by global warming?

Global warming affects the Earth by melting the ice in the arctic and making the water levels go up and make the overall temperature of the earth increase.

Issues - Euthanasia

I think that Euthanasia should be legalized but someone should make a list of injuries or illnesses that apply so people aren't killing themselves when they are depressed and suicidal. Also if the person cannot speak for themselves the doctor has to get permission from parents and/or next of kin before he pulls the plug. The reason I think I think it should be legalized it because if someone is in a lot of pain they are going to try to kill themselves anyway but if a doctor assists it wont be messy and even more distressing for the family. There are some reasons though that I would say no to euthanasia. I think that many people would be very angry if it was legalized because there are religions that say they can’t commit suicide so for everyone else to go and do it would upset them.

Journal Entry #1 - Against Values

A time when I went against my values was when I was little and I went to my friends house. I said I would be back by 5:30. When it came to 5:30 i said to myself that I would go home after just one more game and just kept on stalling and stalling. When I finally got home I felt really bad because I valued trust and now my parents did not trust me.

Another time I broke something of my mom's. I felt really bad but I decided to tell my mom so she would trust me. After i told her she wasn't mad at all she was just happy that I was honest. I was very relieved.

1. I agree with the man with black hair and glasses who said "When you are trying to get something it does not matter if you get it or not its the journey that counts." I agree with this value of knowledge because without knowledge you can't get anywhere in life.

2. I feel todays values cannot be the same as yesterdays value system because nowadays we are exposed to alot more than our parents because of television and internet.

3. I think a value that everyone values is friendship because everyone can't live without being accepted by others.