Week 4 EOC:Jeopardy Evaluation

When I walked into class this morning I didn’t know I would have so much fun. Actually, today may have been the most fun I have had in my college education to date. Playing the jeopardy game this week was a good experience for me. It was both educational and fun. My competitive nature made me search hard and efficiently for questions. I believe everyone had fun playing the game, the sound of pages flipping and people running up to put answers on the board had everyone on the edge of their seats.  I enjoyed conversing with my fellow team mates as we tried to pick the right answers. I was happy that I actually built my own game because it familiarized me with some of the questions. Granted, the purpose of the game was to prepare us for the midterm exam, but winning was everyone’s main objective. “You play to win the game!” (Herm Edwards), and everyone did just that. Some won big, others didn’t at all, but at the end of the day everyone was more knowledgeable about the definitions. I know I was! The stakes were high also! Of course some played it safe, while others betted big. As for me, I went all in and I have bonus points on my midterm exam to prove it! Today’s experience reminded of me of kindergarten where we would play games to learn shapes and arithmetic. Who knew that years later I would be doing the same the same thing in higher education? Today’s endeavor was proof that learning can be fun even in college!  I am actually kind of happy, my professor, Mr. Pinto came up with this idea to prepare us. Needless to say, the game fulfilled its purpose. I have no doubt that I will be ready for the midterm.

Week 3 EOC: Jeopardy Questions

The mental part of inventing. This includes how an invention is formulated or how a problem is solved. 

Answer: What is conception?

 

Constructing a device or process that is similar to but doesn’t infringe on an invention. 

Answer: What is design around?

 

Where an invention is attributable to the creative effort of more than one person. Involves everyone who makes a creative contribution to the invention. 

Answer: What is coinventors?

Week 2 EOC: Erin Brokovich

Erin Brockovich scored a lump sum of money for finding out information on a job she was hardly qualified for. Also, she manipulated people into giving her access to information that others were denied access to. This was not the correct way to go about things. Erin and Ed Malry's law firm tackled a multi-billion dollar corporation, "After nearly four years in arbitration, the Hinkley case was settled behind closed doors for $333 million - the largest direct-action lawsuit in U.S. history." It would seem as if true justice was served for the people of Hinkley. However, the law firm acquired 40% of that $333 million. The question lingers, was justice really served for the people in the small town of Hinkley ? Some might say, “Why complain? The people got money.” I say, maybe the people could’ve gotten more money. Perhaps, some of the 2.5 million Erin received for a job she was not for qualified for could’ve been used for the people of Hinkley. However, I must admire Erin’s drive and dedication to exposing the truth. "Erin’s persistence paid off, and in 1993, 634 Hinkley residents hired Masry & Vititoe to sue PG&E."

The law firm also hired on Erin’s lover as the stay at home nanny for her children. This freed her up to be able to pursue the case as aggressively as she did. However, I find that odd that a law firm would take pay for the personal aspects of Erin’s life. Then again, Erin Brockovich was one of a kind. It all started with a car accident. Her ambition earned a paycheck that covered her car accident and some.  Was her misuse of sex appeal right? No, but it is the lesser of two evils since the residents of Hinkley got money they deserved for the problems caused by PG&E. Her story is one that inspires and it turned into a film with a star studded cast." Santos-Shamberg envisioned the movie version of Erin’s life as 'Rocky' in a mini-skirt, and in 1995, Jersey Films paid Erin $30,000 for her life rights.When completed, the screenplay was immediately sent to noted director Steven Soderbergh. Soon, Julia Roberts signed on to portray Erin, and the movie got the green light. But this wasn’t the only good news that would catch 37-year-old Erin by surprise. She also found out she had earned a $2.5 million bonus from the Hinkley case."

Week 1 EOC

Music is my passion, along with everything that has to do with bringing music to life for an audience. I picture the process of making music as a blank canvas. When a song is finished, the same blank canvas becomes a work of art. That piece of art is put on display with the potential to inspire and start revolutions. I am an artist and I do not take power of music lightly. It takes a commitment to excellence and a creative thought process to make quality music. Both of these are qualities that I possess.  Every element in making a song is equally important. When one process is finished it is a stroke on the canvas. As a musician (pianist) and a lyricist, I have the ability to view a canvas from multiple angles. This allows me create music and words that complement each other. I am always looking to soak up knowledge and techniques that I can involve and execute in my music, which requires me to learn quickly. My passion for making good music allows me to be dedicated to my art. I have what it takes to be successful in making music. I will only grow as an artist, which in turn, will warrant me to produce better art.