Those who are indigenous to this land we call “The United States of America” have been long misrepresented and pushed out of American history textbooks in favor of glorifying those who now rule this nation and represent the dominant culture. What kind of democracy are we when education institutions and teachers refuse to mention the fact that 10 to 30 million Natives were killed at the hands of European invasion and colonialism? What is the point of having a “free market of ideas” when selective and biased history is being taught to our children? There is no other way to put it, but erasing the memory of an entire race of people through distorted history is a systematic way of deceiving and lying to our children. Not only are we presented with biased history, but we are also subjected to an ever-growing culture of capitalism, in which commercialization of an ambiguous holiday merely pulls us away from facts and meaning. Turkeys are associated with “Thanksgiving” in the same way Santa Clause and the Easter bunny have become synonymous with Christmas and Easter, respectively. Through the guise of innocence, capitalism is constantly telling us to consume because consumption equals “happiness.” Tomorrow is not “Black Friday” for nothing. And as children dress up as Pilgrims and Natives to reenact the romanticized version of history, they are not only perpetuating stereotypes, but more importantly, they’re being embedded with lies. What do they really know about the Pilgrims and the Natives? Consider a high school history textbook called “The American Tradition” which describes the scene quite succinctly 

Reflection:  I think thanksgiving is a horrible holiday because we are celebrating the  day the pilgrims wiped out the Indians. While the Indians were trying to help the pilgrims survive the pilgrims wanted to keep the land that we call america. So to keep that land they killed the Indians & took over "America". So anyone who thinks thanksgiving is a innocent holiday & are older than the ages of 15 are complete morons. 

Kindness

I've actually tried to be kind to others around my neighborhood, but it didn't work out. everyone would be a douche to me. So I gave up on everyone & just stared caring about  me & the one's I care about. I don't care for others anymore because i know they don't care about me. I would only be kind to those that look like they deserve it like a homeless man or a struggling mother. I wouldn't give money to a bum who would just spend it on beer, i would give money on a man who would spend it on food. 

Student Success Statement

“Kindness is the essence

of greatness.”  

Joseph B. Wirthlin

I’m getting sick & tired of talking about these religious leaders every day in this class. I don’t care for them & their quotes all I care about is learning more about computers, Not THEM!

Ibanez Guitars

Student Success Statement

(This is a Lie)

“If it’s not right do not do it;

If it’s not true do not say it.”

Marcus Aurelius

Most of the time we don’t know the difference between whats right and whats wrong. 

Dental Assistant

Online Research 

Duties and Responsibilities:  The short list of their duties includes preparing patients for treatments and teeth cleanings, plus sterilizing instruments. They also often assist dentists during procedures by using suction equipment to clear patients’ mouths. Dental assistants might also process oral X-rays and help maintain patient records.

Salary: In 2012, the average pay for dental assistants was $35,080 and the median pay was $34,500.

Education:  American Dental Assistant Association and a veteran in the field with more than 35 years of experience.

Reflection:  I don’t want to be a dentist because I don’t like the medical field work.  

Dental Lab Technician

Online Research

Duties and responsibilities:  Dental laboratory technology is the art and science of manufacturing corrective devices and replacements for natural teeth.  A dental lab technician (also called dental technician) works closely with the dentist, who plans the treatment and places the restoration or corrective device in the patient's mouth.

Salary: $70,000 a year

Education: Dental laboratory technicians may receive their education and training through a two-year program at a community college, vocational school, technical college, university or dental school. Graduates of these programs receive either an associate degree or a certificate. There also are a few programs that offer a four-year baccalaureate program in dental technology.

Reflection:  I would not like to be a dental lab technician because I don’t like working with others. 

Student Success Statement

1. Have the courage to say no.

2. Have the courage to face the truth.

3. Do the right thing because it is right. 

"These are the 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity."

W. Clement Stone

I can agree with the first 2 but the last one is a choice that you choose to do, if you want to do drugs or drink then its your choice. No one should tell you what to do and what not to do.

Integrity 

Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles moral uprightness. 

Honest, truthful,

I never doubt his integrity 

Dentist

Online research:

Duties and Responsibilities:  Diagnosing oral diseases, Promoting oral health and disease prevention, creating treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of their patients, Interpreting x-rays and diagnostic tests and ensuring the safe administration of anesthetics.

Salary: The best-paid earned more than $187,999

Education:  Dental colleges offer either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). Prospective students must submit Dental Admission Test (DAT) scores with their application.

Reflection: I don’t want to be a dentist mainly because it doesn't interest me in any way. 

Chicken or Eagle? 

"If you hang out with chickens you're going to cluck, and if you hang out with eagles, you're going to fly." 

It's not all the times if you hang around with the bad crowd you become bad. I can somewhat agree with this but its not like every time you hang out with bad people who "smoke & drink" you'll become one.

Student Success Statement 

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 

Proverbs 13:20 

This is against my religion.

not all the times if you hang around with the bad crowd you become bad. I can somewhat agree with this but its not like every time you hang out with bad people who "smoke & drink" you'll become one.