This person teaches part-time at LBCC. I have only taken one class from her and will not take another from them.
The subject of this profile wears some pretty strange clothing almost every day. From green rubber boots to hand knitted tunics, she often surprised me when I went into the classroom.
Her trademark seemed to be knitted hats of various sizes, shapes, and colors. The caps never came off, they stayed on her head throughout the class. Some were your standard watch type stocking caps and others were the ski type that had the long ears that would fall down each side of her head.
From one class to the next, you never knew what to expect. From the neo hippy look one day to an almost professional look the next, complete with knee length boots, you were never disappointed.
One person said that her clothing option for the day was the best part of the class. He said that it was usually a disaster but sometimes you were surprised when she wore something appropriate for the class.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
What are three things that I have learned in feature writing so far?
I learned about getting the idea out in the first part of the story,The NUT GRAF. Probably something I have done in my writing but the nut graf is a more formal idea than I was used to. It makes sense to use this format and it has been easy to identify in the stories we have studied. How to write a nut graf: http://www.ehow.com/how_2194687_write-nut-graph.html
The second thing learned has been the use of the AP style of writing. I have worked hard to refine my english but now I am presented with another style of writing. I want to write in the proper english style and it has been difficult to use the AP style. The AP style is kind of a short hand for news type writing. Where I would ordinarily spell things out, the proper AP style is to abbreviate. This will take lots of practice to learn and implement correctly.
Last I have learned about sources and documenting them to make my story more credible. In my most recent writings I was unable to quote too many sources as I was protecting their identities. I was writing about controversial subjects and tried to keep their exposure to a minimum.
The second thing learned has been the use of the AP style of writing. I have worked hard to refine my english but now I am presented with another style of writing. I want to write in the proper english style and it has been difficult to use the AP style. The AP style is kind of a short hand for news type writing. Where I would ordinarily spell things out, the proper AP style is to abbreviate. This will take lots of practice to learn and implement correctly.
Last I have learned about sources and documenting them to make my story more credible. In my most recent writings I was unable to quote too many sources as I was protecting their identities. I was writing about controversial subjects and tried to keep their exposure to a minimum.
Monday, January 17, 2011
DPMS LR-308 Reviewed
The DPMS LR-308 rifle has been out a couple of years. Recently, I had an opportunity to test one out at the local shooting range. The "LR" in the model designation is for "Long Range". Almost everyone should be familiar with the LR-308 as it is an AR-15 style rifle, but instead of the popular .223 cartridge, the LR-308 shoots a .308 Winchester round. AR-15's are the civilian equivalent of the US military's standard M-16 family of rifles.
Hunter's marksmen, and casual shooters will all be satisfied with the DPMS LR-308. It is extremely accurate and easy to shoot.
I spoke with Brian Stone and Dave Mentken of ABG/Corvallis Guns about the LR-308. Mentken said that they have sold quite a few of the .308 caliber rifles and he has heard nothing but praise for them. Stone, who is the owner of ABG/Corvallis Guns, told me that he recently took one in on a trade and it was sold within two days. Both agreed that the LR-308 is a fine firearm.
The main advantage with an AR-15 style rifle, is that if you are familiar with an AR-15, or you served in the military and are familiar with M-16/M-4 rifles, you will be instantly familiar with the LR-308. The safety, magazine release, and charging handle are all exactly the same as an AR-15. The LR-308 is a few pounds heavier than an AR-15 but ergonomically, they are basically the same.
At the range I used some of my hand loaded ammunition, with a 168 grain match bullet loaded to a familiar match specification. The LR-308 was right on the mark. I put five rounds into a paper target at 100 yards and they were all within one inch on the target! This is an out of the box gun with no modifications to the barrel or action. Some accessories have been added but the gun itself is stock. One inch at 100 yards is good on any day but for an out of the box military style rifle, this is an excellent outcome.
The .308 Winchester round is a mid-sized round that has considerable recoil when fired from a bolt-action rifle. Much of the recoil in the LR-308 and othe AR-15 type rifles is absorbed by the recoil spring, located in the stock. This makes the LR-308 easy on the shoulder and one would have no problem shooting several hundred rounds at a time through this rifle.
There are many configurations of this rifle produced by DPMS. From a 16" military style barrel to a 24" stainless bull barrel for long distance shooting, almost any shooting discipline can be fulfilled from the factory.
DPMS did an excellent job with this rifle. I had been shopping for a new .308 caliber and this one fits the bill. I ordered mine on Thursday and I can't wait to get it next week.
DPMS Incorporated
DPMS Oracle LR-308 Web Page
Hunter's marksmen, and casual shooters will all be satisfied with the DPMS LR-308. It is extremely accurate and easy to shoot.
I spoke with Brian Stone and Dave Mentken of ABG/Corvallis Guns about the LR-308. Mentken said that they have sold quite a few of the .308 caliber rifles and he has heard nothing but praise for them. Stone, who is the owner of ABG/Corvallis Guns, told me that he recently took one in on a trade and it was sold within two days. Both agreed that the LR-308 is a fine firearm.
The main advantage with an AR-15 style rifle, is that if you are familiar with an AR-15, or you served in the military and are familiar with M-16/M-4 rifles, you will be instantly familiar with the LR-308. The safety, magazine release, and charging handle are all exactly the same as an AR-15. The LR-308 is a few pounds heavier than an AR-15 but ergonomically, they are basically the same.
At the range I used some of my hand loaded ammunition, with a 168 grain match bullet loaded to a familiar match specification. The LR-308 was right on the mark. I put five rounds into a paper target at 100 yards and they were all within one inch on the target! This is an out of the box gun with no modifications to the barrel or action. Some accessories have been added but the gun itself is stock. One inch at 100 yards is good on any day but for an out of the box military style rifle, this is an excellent outcome.
The .308 Winchester round is a mid-sized round that has considerable recoil when fired from a bolt-action rifle. Much of the recoil in the LR-308 and othe AR-15 type rifles is absorbed by the recoil spring, located in the stock. This makes the LR-308 easy on the shoulder and one would have no problem shooting several hundred rounds at a time through this rifle.
There are many configurations of this rifle produced by DPMS. From a 16" military style barrel to a 24" stainless bull barrel for long distance shooting, almost any shooting discipline can be fulfilled from the factory.
DPMS did an excellent job with this rifle. I had been shopping for a new .308 caliber and this one fits the bill. I ordered mine on Thursday and I can't wait to get it next week.
Description
Barrel: · 16" Length · 4140 Chrome Moly Steel · 6 grooves, right-hand 1x10 twist, button rifled · .308 A2 Flash Hider · Koebl Single Rail Gas Block Chamber: · 7.62 NATO Method of Operation: · Gas operated rotating bolt Bolt & Carrier: · 8620 steel bolt carrier, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec · Phosphated steel bolt, heat treated and plated per Mil Spec Sights: · None (mounting optics only) Weight: · Empty - 8.3 lbs. Length: · 32.5" Collapsed · 36.375" Extended | Upper Receiver: · A3 style flattop · Thick walled, extruded from 6066-T6 aluminum · Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec and Teflon coated black · Dust cover · Shell deflector and forward assist machined as one unit · Right hand ejection Lower Receiver: · Milled from a solid billet of 6061-T6 aluminum · Hard coat anodized per Mil Spec · Integral trigger guard · Aluminum magazine release button · Standard AR-15 trigger group Stock: · DPMS 6 Position Pardus Stock Handguards: · Carbine Length GlacierGuards™ |
DPMS Incorporated
DPMS Oracle LR-308 Web Page
Monday, January 10, 2011
Winter Driving, Getting to School Safely
Interview Charlie's Towing
Tripcheck.com
Who, what, why, where, when, and how?
Getting to School Safely
The beginning of the new term has brought icy mornings with it. Chances are you either have to leave earlier or you may have been late to your first class because of the weather. If you are unlucky you may have put your car in the ditch on the way to school and missed class altogether.
Some easy alterations to your driving can help assure your success in getting to school safe and on time for class.
Arguably, the number one reason for crashes in inclement weather is driving too fast. The faster you drive, the longer time it takes to stop and the harder it is to maintain traction on a slick road. Simply reducing your speed gives you better traction and shorter stopping distance.
The Oregon Department of Transportation has an online road condition report at http://www.tripcheck.com/. You simply click on the area of the state you are in and any traffic issues are reported on-screen.
Having to call a for a tow is an expensive affair. According to Dan Richardson, with Charlie's Towing in Corvallis, a basic tow will cost around $100 and if you end up in a field and have to be winched out, it can cost upwards of $500. Wait times for a tow can be several hours on a busy day in bad weather.
If you do crash and are injured, it can take many months to heal and cost many thousands of dollars for medical bills.
As winter term gets started, the winter driving season is about half over. There are alternative forms of transportation to get you to school, such as the bus. If you are uncomfortable or inexperienced in driving in winter conditions, the bus may be a good alternative.
LBCC does close if the weather is too bad. A link can be found on the main LBCC web page to http://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=1013 which is the page where information is posted regarding closures or late openings for the college. You can also sign up for an email alert on this page and an email will be sent directly to you in the event of a closure or altered school schedule.
Slow down and arrive at school safe!
Tripcheck.com
Who, what, why, where, when, and how?
Getting to School Safely
The beginning of the new term has brought icy mornings with it. Chances are you either have to leave earlier or you may have been late to your first class because of the weather. If you are unlucky you may have put your car in the ditch on the way to school and missed class altogether.
Some easy alterations to your driving can help assure your success in getting to school safe and on time for class.
Arguably, the number one reason for crashes in inclement weather is driving too fast. The faster you drive, the longer time it takes to stop and the harder it is to maintain traction on a slick road. Simply reducing your speed gives you better traction and shorter stopping distance.
The Oregon Department of Transportation has an online road condition report at http://www.tripcheck.com/. You simply click on the area of the state you are in and any traffic issues are reported on-screen.
Having to call a for a tow is an expensive affair. According to Dan Richardson, with Charlie's Towing in Corvallis, a basic tow will cost around $100 and if you end up in a field and have to be winched out, it can cost upwards of $500. Wait times for a tow can be several hours on a busy day in bad weather.
If you do crash and are injured, it can take many months to heal and cost many thousands of dollars for medical bills.
As winter term gets started, the winter driving season is about half over. There are alternative forms of transportation to get you to school, such as the bus. If you are uncomfortable or inexperienced in driving in winter conditions, the bus may be a good alternative.
LBCC does close if the weather is too bad. A link can be found on the main LBCC web page to http://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=1013 which is the page where information is posted regarding closures or late openings for the college. You can also sign up for an email alert on this page and an email will be sent directly to you in the event of a closure or altered school schedule.
Slow down and arrive at school safe!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
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