My Class CSI 112

When I signed up for the class I didn't know what I was getting into. I didn't think about what the class, was just needed it for my prerequisites. I knew that it was about computers and that's it. I had hoped that it would clear up some of the confusion I feel when I use the computer.

ALL the concepts where new to me. At most my computer was a gaming tool and something to look at my email account. Mostly I just surfed the Internet and played games. All the technology out there was impressive.

I think that the Microsoft office I learned most about was all of them. Coming into this class I had no idea what I was in for. I had never used any of the apps. I fully enjoyed most of them.

I thank God I took a traditional class. The lectures were informative and interesting. The professor was funny and taught the class with a unique spin. I thoroughly enjoyed this class and have actually starting thinking of a future in Computer Technology.

Do we work harder when being observed?

     I whole hardily agree with this idea. I know that I am guilty of it also. I know that when my bosses are on the floor and around I am doing more and acting better than I usually do. Not that my work when they are not watching is anything less then stellar. I think that I act this way because I want them to notice me doing my stellar acts, my leadership abilities, and my general greatness at my job. Maybe they will say that I am doing a great Job.
     As for the Hawthorne effect on whether the employees worked better in different scenarios, observed or unobserved, I hope that the people conducting the study realized what good employees the business had. I also think that when you are being observed you might begin to wonder as to why you are being observed. has your work suffered? are you making mistakes? maybe you might get angry at being observed. Who are this people that are observing? do they know what's it like doing the job your doing in the conditions that your working in?
     I do not think that any data gathered while in observation mode would be conclusive.It would be along the lines of a false positive.
     I chose this topic because I am an example of it

Online data base assignment

Having to mtake this class in college is opening my eyes to the different technology that is out there. Online database.  It allows you to create a database for whatever you may need it for. I partically liked this one because it was easy to use and let you do a variety of different things. www.trackvia.com

Should Print Media just go away/

Everywhere people go there is some sort of technology. Some people embrace the latest and greatest, while some people shy away from it. Maybe they don't understand it or are afraid that if they get involved, the need and expense would never end. After all, you don't start nuthin there won't be nuthin, right? You can't get addicted to something you never start.

Those people who either can't afford the technology, or they shy away from it, still need and deserve to get the news and entertainment from somewhere. A newspaper or magazine provides an array of news and entertainment. The printed media is something tangible. You can clip pictures out or save articles that mean something to you. You get to socialize with the paperboy or gossip in the checkout line as you browse through the magazines.

I like reading printed media. For some reason it is easier to comprehend for me. I like the ads and pictures that are provided. It has nostalgic feelings for me also. I remember going over the Sunday paper with my Dad. First we would study the world around us, always learning. Then the SUNDAY COMICS!! It was a highlight for me and my Dad.

Printed media is still keeping up with technology. They provide the articles online so that people can read them at work sitting at their desk, pretending they are working. You can even get the latest celebrity gossip streamed to your cell phone, just in case Lindsey Lohan did something more damaging to her career while you were sleeping.

Medical Information Y or N?

I feel that your medical information should be in your hands. If you wants to have your medical information to be seen by God and all asunder then by all means, this is what should happen. If this is the case, then you cannot complain when the pharmaceutical corps. come knocking down your door with advertisements or unwanted advise about your condition(s). Having the many children that I do, I think it would be easier if there was a card I could carry that would have everyones medical history, medicines, and allergies on it. It would eleminate the need to sit there and try to remember what medications my sister is on during an emergency.

I would like this card to have the ability to be updated by my doctors, through a computer at either end. Their office or my home. I would like to have something tangible in my hand,  so that if there is a malfunction, i.e. a similar name or computer network problem (think cloud) I have the information with me. To be read by any computer.

I picked this subject because I work in the medical field. I have seen time and time again either patient love ones or direct information from the hospital be wrong. Someone cannot remember an allergy to a drug or what happened when they took that drug. If they had a card with all the information on it (provided it was updated) there would be no second guessing.

The only people who should have access to this medical information are the people who you want to have it.

My Weekend

     Well lets see, I don't do alot on my weekend to work. Mostly I try to take care of the boys i.e. cooking brunch (because non of us can roll out of bed by 10 am), and make sure they do some kind of chore. Friday was spent....aw hell. See, this is the problem with getting old. I can't remember what I did on Fri. I know I took a nap, though. Got it! Friday I went to see my friend and her baby. I'm kinda jealous that she had a girl, but in the end I'm really happy for her and her husband. The visit was a good one. But how can you not have a good visit when choclate doughnuts are involved? I would post a picture, but the Dad is a little wierd about the privacy issue. Damn hackers! You'll have to trust me, the kid are gorgeous.
     Saturday was a beautiful day! I made a deal with my boss and got saturday off. I slept in. I love to sleep! I could lay around all day. that's probably why I look the way I do. I would post a picture, but I have a vanity issue.  I went into the college to do my lab for my computer class. I can't stand the fact that I don't have all I need to do the work at home. I had my youngest son with me because he wanted to see where I keep spending all my time. You know because I'm not at home baking all the time. Poor kid. I cussed and fussed  and wound up at my friend Beth's house. She has a husband who is a computer genius. Great guy! I think he's happy that she and I are taking a computer class. He might not have to explain everything all the time now.
     Sunday was spent sleeping till I had to go to work. This is major because staying awake all nite is really hard to do when you love to sleep so much. Sixteen hours I worked. Maybe that wasn't such a deal. I forgot about Monday morning class. Can you really learn anything through the subconsious? I work at a nursing home. I actually love my job! at times. Around 5am I'm not loving much of anything. I don't know if I can say what I do at work. The privacy issues again. Damn HIPPA! Well, thaat's all I did this weekend. I don't think I got enough sleep though. ;)

Managing it all

I've been sitting here thinking about highly successful single parents. I don't know any right off the top of my head, but I know that they are out there. How do they keep their cool? I manage a certin number of boys, my children, and I can tell you I would like to scream out loud. They have it out for me, I'm sure. Now I can see why my parents were so uptight. I am pretty sure their plan is to drive my insane and then commit me to an institution. But only after they force me to sign over power of attorney. Does anyone have a way to lower my blood presure that doesn't involve slamming my head into a wall? I'm all ears