My restaurant is Panera Bread which has many locations including Guilderland and Niskayuna and they all have the same great service. If you ever thought there was no such thing as healthy fast food, this place can prove you wrong. Panera offers many tasty soups, salads, Paninis and sandwiches to choose from which is perfect when you are looking for something fast. They offer something for every meal of the day! In the morning, there are bagels, muffins and different breakfast pastries to pick from, during the busy lunch hour there are hot soups, toasty Paninis and fresh salads which many different flavors and combinations to choose from! During dinner, they offer the same as lunch but you might want to try one of their fresh brewed coffees, fruit smoothies, or hot teas. Throughout the different seasons they may offer new food items like a berry salad in the spring or a pumpkin latte in the fall. When you first walk in, the overpowering aroma of baking bread invites you in and the colorful yet earthy decor is very calming. You place your order at the front of the counter where everyone has a smile on their face and then wait only a few moments to receive your food by the side counter. You can choose where ever you would like to sit either by the spacious windows or in a booth! Panera Bread is an easy place to meet up with friends or maybe work on a little school work while grabbing a quick bite to eat. The prices are very low and affordable for all the great food and service you receive. Panera Bread locations vary and many are close enough to go to during your lunch hour. One con would have to be the tight seating in some areas but many parts of the seating area are very spacious. I would recommend this place to anybody because of the delicious food and the inviting atmosphere.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
the book that changed my life
Since this is English class, I want you to tell me what your favorite (or one that changed the way you thought about a subject) book or book series is. Tell me why you like it so much. Think about questions like: Is there a special meaning behind it? Does it relate to your life? What was it like the first time you read it? Do you like the characters? Why does it speak to you so strongly?
The book that really stuck with me is Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Usually books that teachers assign aren't the most exciting, but I really enjoyed this book. Even though I read it pretty fast, I loved the messages it sent throughout the book. I loved how in the book there were many life stories that proved what the message was saying. It helped me relate it to my life more. The book showed me that in life you need to take advantage of opportunities that are given to you. I never thought of doing that until I felt like I was missing out on experiences. Also it made "practice makes perfect" clear to me. With both of those in mind, I have already been signing up for as many volleyball camps as possible for this summer. I want to become a better player and a well-rounded player. This connects with many aspects of my life. For example, balancing school with sports/activities and trying to have a social life too. But I would rather fill my schedule with the things I love to do than just sit at home. The first time I read this I read it pretty quickly because of the class but I think I will read it again and focus in on the stories more. The life stories that people shared on how they became successful inspired me to take control of every opportunity because you never know what good might come out of it. This spoke so strongly to me because of the characters. The characters were everyday people that either practiced their butt off to get to where they are now or they perfected their skill that they are good at. I try to keep in mind these messages when going day to day.
The book that really stuck with me is Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Usually books that teachers assign aren't the most exciting, but I really enjoyed this book. Even though I read it pretty fast, I loved the messages it sent throughout the book. I loved how in the book there were many life stories that proved what the message was saying. It helped me relate it to my life more. The book showed me that in life you need to take advantage of opportunities that are given to you. I never thought of doing that until I felt like I was missing out on experiences. Also it made "practice makes perfect" clear to me. With both of those in mind, I have already been signing up for as many volleyball camps as possible for this summer. I want to become a better player and a well-rounded player. This connects with many aspects of my life. For example, balancing school with sports/activities and trying to have a social life too. But I would rather fill my schedule with the things I love to do than just sit at home. The first time I read this I read it pretty quickly because of the class but I think I will read it again and focus in on the stories more. The life stories that people shared on how they became successful inspired me to take control of every opportunity because you never know what good might come out of it. This spoke so strongly to me because of the characters. The characters were everyday people that either practiced their butt off to get to where they are now or they perfected their skill that they are good at. I try to keep in mind these messages when going day to day.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Bucket list
1. New Years in NYC - I think New Years Eve is one of my favorite holidays because I celebrate it with all my friends and family. I always have wanted to be in New York City when the ball drops and I’m with everyone I love. It seems like such an amazing experience.
2. Go bungee jumping - it seems like everyone wants to do this but it sounds so fun! I love adventure and one day I hope to go bungee jumping
3. Carnival in Brazil - the carnival looks absolutely amazing and so colorful and I would love to see it in person one day! I also want to experience another culture like that.
4. See the summer Olympics - I would love to see the summer Olympic opening and all the events! I love to watch swimming and volleyball and that would be amazing to see all the pros in their glory
5. See a LMFAO concert- they are my favorite singers and I want to go to a concert at least once in my life!
6. Go scuba diving- our family friends go scuba diving all the time to amazing reefs and I would love to join them one day. I see all the pictures they take and I would love to see it in person. I might be scared with the sharks but it just adds to the experience.
7. Go on roller coasters- I want to go on the fastest, scariest and craziest roller coasters in the world and it doesn’t matter how far I would have to travel to it. I love roller coasters and I would want to experience all of them.
8. Go to Spain, France, and Italy- I love Europe and I would love to see the Eiffel Tower, Barcelona and have real Italian food. It would be amazing to learn the different languages and I love to travel.
9. Own a restaurant- I want to own a restaurant or a bar or a bakery or something! I love the culinary field and that would be amazing to make a family owned restaurant and create a successful business
10. Go to the super bowl- sports aren’t my favorite but going to that big of an event would be amazing! To dress up in your favorite sports team colors and cheer as loud as possible! Also the half time show would be pretty spectacular.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
the Language of Song
http://lyricstranslate.com/en/la-camisa-negra-black-t-shirt.html
Juanes
"La Camisa Negra"
Tengo la camisa negra
Hoy mi amor esta de luto
Hoy tengo en el alma una pena
Y es por culpa de tu embrujo
Hoy sé que tú ya no me quieres
Y eso es lo que más me hiere
Que tengo la camisa negra
Y una pena que me duele
Mal parece que solo me quedé
Y fue pura todita tu mentira
Que maldita mala suerte la mía
Que aquel día te encontré
Por beber del veneno malevo de tu amor
Yo quedé moribundo y lleno de dolor
Respiré de ese humo amargo de tu adiós
Y desde que tú te fuiste yo solo tengo:
Tengo la camisa negra
Porque negra tengo el alma
Yo por ti perdí la calma
Y casi pierdo hasta mi cama
Come on come on baby
Te digo con disimulo
Tengo la camisa negra
Y debajo tengo el difunto
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/j/juanes/la_camisa_negra.html ]
Tengo la camisa negra
Ya tu amor no me interesa
Lo que ayer me supo a gloria
Hoy me sabe a pura miér... coles
Por la tarde y tú que no llegas
Ni siquiera muestras señas
Y yo con la camisa negra
Y tus maletas en la puerta
Mal parece que solo me quedé
Y fue pura todita tu mentira
Que maldita mala suerte la mía
Que aquel día te encontré
Por beber del veneno malevo de tu amor
Yo quedé moribundo y lleno de dolor
Respiré de ese humo amargo de tu adiós
Y desde que tú te fuiste yo solo tengo:
Tengo la camisa negra
Porque negra tengo el alma
Yo por ti perdí la calma
Y casi pierdo hasta mi cama
Come on come on baby
Te digo con disimulo
Tengo la camisa negra
Y debajo tengo el difunto
Tengo la camisa negra
Porque negra tengo el alma
Yo por ti perdí la calma
Y casi pierdo hasta mi cama
Come on come on baby
Te digo con disimulo
Tengo la camisa negra
Y debajo tengo el difunto
Hoy mi amor esta de luto
Hoy tengo en el alma una pena
Y es por culpa de tu embrujo
Hoy sé que tú ya no me quieres
Y eso es lo que más me hiere
Que tengo la camisa negra
Y una pena que me duele
Mal parece que solo me quedé
Y fue pura todita tu mentira
Que maldita mala suerte la mía
Que aquel día te encontré
Por beber del veneno malevo de tu amor
Yo quedé moribundo y lleno de dolor
Respiré de ese humo amargo de tu adiós
Y desde que tú te fuiste yo solo tengo:
Tengo la camisa negra
Porque negra tengo el alma
Yo por ti perdí la calma
Y casi pierdo hasta mi cama
Come on come on baby
Te digo con disimulo
Tengo la camisa negra
Y debajo tengo el difunto
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/j/juanes/la_camisa_negra.html ]
Tengo la camisa negra
Ya tu amor no me interesa
Lo que ayer me supo a gloria
Hoy me sabe a pura miér... coles
Por la tarde y tú que no llegas
Ni siquiera muestras señas
Y yo con la camisa negra
Y tus maletas en la puerta
Mal parece que solo me quedé
Y fue pura todita tu mentira
Que maldita mala suerte la mía
Que aquel día te encontré
Por beber del veneno malevo de tu amor
Yo quedé moribundo y lleno de dolor
Respiré de ese humo amargo de tu adiós
Y desde que tú te fuiste yo solo tengo:
Tengo la camisa negra
Porque negra tengo el alma
Yo por ti perdí la calma
Y casi pierdo hasta mi cama
Come on come on baby
Te digo con disimulo
Tengo la camisa negra
Y debajo tengo el difunto
Tengo la camisa negra
Porque negra tengo el alma
Yo por ti perdí la calma
Y casi pierdo hasta mi cama
Come on come on baby
Te digo con disimulo
Tengo la camisa negra
Y debajo tengo el difunto
the black t-shirt
I have a black shirt
for today my love is in mourning.
for today my love is in mourning.
Today there is a pain in my soul
because of your spell.
because of your spell.
Today I already know that you don't love me
which is the the thing that hurts the most.
I have a black shirt
and a pain that dwells within me.
which is the the thing that hurts the most.
I have a black shirt
and a pain that dwells within me.
It's a shame that I am alone
purely because you lied
and also because of my damned bad luck
on the day that I first met you.
purely because you lied
and also because of my damned bad luck
on the day that I first met you.
From drinking the malevolent poison of your love
I remain near death and full of sorrow,
still breathing the bitter smoke of your goodbye,
and since you left, all I have is...
I remain near death and full of sorrow,
still breathing the bitter smoke of your goodbye,
and since you left, all I have is...
I have a black shirt
to match the darkness in my soul
I have completely lost my cool over you,
Lost it right up to my bed.
to match the darkness in my soul
I have completely lost my cool over you,
Lost it right up to my bed.
Come-a, come-a, come on, baby
I say to you that the black shirt
disguises the fact that underneath I'm a corpse.
I say to you that the black shirt
disguises the fact that underneath I'm a corpse.
I have a black shirt
and already your love doesn't interest me
Yesterday what I thought was pure happiness
Today I realize is pure ****
Wednesday afternoon you never showed up
and never gave me the least hint
so here I am with the black shirt
and your suitcases in the door.
It's a shame that I am alone
purely because you lied
and also because of my damned bad luck
on the day that I first met you.
From drinking the malevolent poison of your love
I remain near death and full of sorrow,
still breathing the bitter smoke of your goodbye,
and since you left, all I have is...
and already your love doesn't interest me
Yesterday what I thought was pure happiness
Today I realize is pure ****
Wednesday afternoon you never showed up
and never gave me the least hint
so here I am with the black shirt
and your suitcases in the door.
It's a shame that I am alone
purely because you lied
and also because of my damned bad luck
on the day that I first met you.
From drinking the malevolent poison of your love
I remain near death and full of sorrow,
still breathing the bitter smoke of your goodbye,
and since you left, all I have is...
I have a black shirt
to match the darkness in my soul
I have completely lost my cool over you,
Lost it right up to my bed.
to match the darkness in my soul
I have completely lost my cool over you,
Lost it right up to my bed.
Come-a, come-a, come on, baby
I say to you that the black shirt
disguises the fact that underneath I'm a corpse.
I say to you that the black shirt
disguises the fact that underneath I'm a corpse.
I have a black shirt
to match the darkness in my soul
I have completely lost my cool over you,
Lost it right up to my bed.
to match the darkness in my soul
I have completely lost my cool over you,
Lost it right up to my bed.
Come-a, come-a, come on, baby
I say to you that the black shirt
disguises the fact that underneath I'm a corpse
I say to you that the black shirt
disguises the fact that underneath I'm a corpse
Sunday, March 18, 2012
lucky blog
For the past couple months, I have been on a travel volleyball team that travels to a tournament almost every weekend. To every tournament I wear a pair of half calf pink socks that have an argyle pattern on them. The socks also have little hearts on them and the toes are a dark pink color. I got them for my birthday last year but never had the chance to wear them because I never knew where I should wear them! For the volleyball season, I have worn them to every single tournament except to one. At that certain tournament I didn’t wear the socks and we did horrid! I couldn’t find those socks that morning so I wore something different. The toes are beginning to rip but I cannot give them up! The socks became my lucky charm and now I can’t play without them.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
tu tuesday - crime
http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/4-plead-guilty-after-marijuana-raids-3406118.php
http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/
http://www.teenhealthfx.com/answers/alcohol,+smoking+drugs/43787
my question: what is the difference between medical marijuana and street marijuana? also who is authorized to prescribe this?
This article is about "Two Kalispell men and a Bozeman couple have pleaded guilty to federal drug charges filed after March 2011 raids on medical marijuana businesses." in certain states there is medical marijuana which is used for "treatment for the symptoms of cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, and other conditions." However it does has long-term effects and many pros and cons which make the decision to legalize it or not debatable. Most people describe the cons as it being a gateway drug but on the other hand, it is effective in treating pain, nausea and vomiting, AIDS-related loss of appetite, and other symptoms. The big difference between medical and street marijuana is "When marijuana is purchased in a non-controlled environment, there is no regulation for what it contains." Medical marijuana is handled and distributed in a controlled environment. Also only doctors who work in a state that legalized medical marijuana are allowed to prescribe it. However, they must consider the benefits and potential problems that may occur.
These four people were “ charged after a raid at Good Medicine Providers in Columbia Falls,” because of the intent to redistribute. The two men “pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture marijuana.” But it also says “Good Medicine Providers was selling large quantities of marijuana, including 10 pounds provided to one informant.” That seems like a high quantity since it is suppose to be prescribed in small doses. With the amount that they are giving, it would seem easy to redistribute the extra amount because you aren’t depending on that over abundance. Not only did they steal the plants and a marijuana package, they also “sold several pounds of marijuana to a Helena medical marijuana provider after that business was vandalized.” That increased the level of crime and now Montana’s medical marijuana producing began to slow. “The state Legislature was working to make changes to the law” but I think that certain regulations should have already set when medical marijuana was first legalized. This problem shouldn’t have occurred if boundaries were given from the first place. It is said “ there were 14,364 registered medical marijuana users and 422 registered providers at the end of February, compared with 31,522 patients and 4,650 providers in May 2011.” There is only a three-month difference and the patients using doubled. Also more and more providers have been created but the regulations have not changed as more providers are created.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
scruples
9. You find a wallet containing $300. By the address, you can tell that the owner is wealthy. Do you keep the money?
i say you shouldn't keep the money because that is considered stealing. you should return the wallet to the owner with all the money in it. it doesn't matter if they are wealthy or not, it is rightfully theirs and shouldn't be taken from them. i say this because i would be upset if someone took my money that i have been looking for. people work hard for their money and if you return it, there is always the possibility that you may receive a reward for it. i also say that you should return the money because if i was in their shoes and i lost something that valuable, i would want to repay them for the favor of bringing it back to me.
i say you shouldn't keep the money because that is considered stealing. you should return the wallet to the owner with all the money in it. it doesn't matter if they are wealthy or not, it is rightfully theirs and shouldn't be taken from them. i say this because i would be upset if someone took my money that i have been looking for. people work hard for their money and if you return it, there is always the possibility that you may receive a reward for it. i also say that you should return the money because if i was in their shoes and i lost something that valuable, i would want to repay them for the favor of bringing it back to me.
Monday, March 5, 2012
My Blog Idea
music influences us all around us. pick either your favorite song or an inspiration song to you, post the lyrics, post a picture that connects with the song and briefly describe why you chose that song. call your blog "Music"
Count On Me by Bruno Mars :
You can count on me cause I can count on you
http://data.whicdn.com/images/3970071/tumblr_l909tyUkon1qd0i39o1_500_large.jpg
i chose this song because friends mean everything to me. i couldn't live without my friends and they understand me and are always there for me. i always want to be there for them and i hope to be just as supportive as they are. i chose this picture because its represents friendship and friends are willing to do anything no matter how silly it may be.
Count On Me by Bruno Mars :
If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea,
I'll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see,
I'll be the light to guide you
Find out what we're made of
What we are called to help our friends in need
You can count on me like 1 2 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it I can count on you like 4 3 2
And you'll be there
Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
If you toss and you turn and you just can't fall asleep
I'll sing a song beside you
And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me
Everyday I will remind you
Find out what we're made of
What we are called to help our friends in need
You can count on me like 1 2 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it I can count on you like 4 3 2
And you'll be there
Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
I'll never let go
Never say goodbye
You know
You can count on me like 1 2 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it I can count on you like 4 3 2
And you'll be there
Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
I'll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see,
I'll be the light to guide you
Find out what we're made of
What we are called to help our friends in need
You can count on me like 1 2 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it I can count on you like 4 3 2
And you'll be there
Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
If you toss and you turn and you just can't fall asleep
I'll sing a song beside you
And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me
Everyday I will remind you
Find out what we're made of
What we are called to help our friends in need
You can count on me like 1 2 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it I can count on you like 4 3 2
And you'll be there
Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
I'll never let go
Never say goodbye
You know
You can count on me like 1 2 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it I can count on you like 4 3 2
And you'll be there
Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
You can count on me cause I can count on you
http://data.whicdn.com/images/3970071/tumblr_l909tyUkon1qd0i39o1_500_large.jpg
i chose this song because friends mean everything to me. i couldn't live without my friends and they understand me and are always there for me. i always want to be there for them and i hope to be just as supportive as they are. i chose this picture because its represents friendship and friends are willing to do anything no matter how silly it may be.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Revisions
Blog (due on or before 7:00am): If you sent in a submission to Spotlight Magazine like you were supposed to (*), Mimi Moriarty wrote you a personal reply about how to best revise your submission(s) which I have forwarded to your guilderlandschools.net account. For today's blog assignment (titled Revisions), please (1) post a copy of the original poem(s) you submitted; (2) post her advice for revision; (3) revise (revise means REALLY CHANGE) your poem(s) based on her feedback; (4) discuss which poem(s) - the original or the revised - are better and tell why you believe that. Mimi Moriarty is a published and gifted poet, and she has taken the time to respond individually to each person who submitted poems. Honor that kindness by heeding her professional advice. You might just learn something about how to approach revision that you didn't know before this opportunity arose.
Present
Smoke surrounding like a woman’s perfume,
Devoured into the vast universe.
A translucent smile from the fire,
Time robs overnight,
Pictures give like a window,
Ghostly.
Lips
Lips.
Can reflect
Thoughts through actions,
And actions throughout sounds.
Giving off by the movement,
And the vibrations forming,
Sculpting, the message
To be
Absorbed.
Darina - both of your poems have a mysterious aura about them, and a sensual feel to them. You have painted two very vivid descriptions, something I have been trying to get many of your classmates to do. I particularly like the line "Pictures give like a window." That's very original and mysterious and beautiful. My only advice would be to write more - it seems like both of these poems could say more, maybe give us a bit more of a hint about what's going on. I was left wondering maybe a bit too much about both poems. But I shouldn't complain - you really have a knack for weaving beautiful language. Stay with it!
Present; not as a gift but as in time
time is what the fire may eat away
Smoke surrounding like a woman’s perfume,
Devoured into the vast universe.
impossible to rewind and pause before the disaster
A translucent smile crawls from the fire,
Time robs overnight,
Pictures give like a window,
it is the only memory left
from what was once there
Ghostly.
Lips
Lips.
so small yet can bring such a big impact
lips can reflect thoughts through actions,
And actions throughout sounds.
lips give personality and attitude
and can be read without words.
lips can start a stir
And the vibrations formed to be heard
lips sculpt the message
To be absorbed.
for the poem present, i believe the revised poem is better because it gives more detail on what is happening. her advice helped me realize that and made the poem much better. the reason that the poem "lips" was so short was because i was following a strict pattern and could not add anymore words other than what was used. i think the revised piece for "lips" is much better because it is more descriptive and gives a better idea of what i was trying to say.
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