Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine? If your like me and a little concerned with getting a brand new vaccine injected into you, you should know that it is completely safe. Or so they say.
Should you get the vaccine? “Definitely,” Eleanor Hynes, the assistant town nurse says. “I think it is important for mothers to have their kids get the shots and pregnant women as well.” It seems like those two groups need the vaccine the most. “Pregnant women and young kids are dying from this flu.” Nobody knows for sure why pregnant women are dying from the illness but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have a theory that its because the baby is pressing on the mothers lungs. And also they think its because the baby and mother are sharing the same immune system. “I feel very strongly that those target groups, people under 24 and pregnant women should definitely get the shot,” Hynes says. They also have a theory as to why young children are targets for the swine flu. Its because kids have never been subjected to any types of the flu. They have no immunity to the virus and their immune systems are sharp so it over reacts to the virus. Even though there are many people skeptical about getting the vaccine she says that the H1N1 shots are made the same way as the seasonal flu shot and insists that it wont hurt anyone. But if your planning on getting one you need to get on the list. Children and pregnant women get first priority on the new vaccine. Elderly people may have to wait for their swine flu shots. There is only a limited amount of H1N1 vaccines available at this time. Last week a clinic was held at the Somerset High School so the teachers could get their shots since there around kids all day.
People can contact their doctor or town nurse's office for more information regarding the vaccine. We can all stay healthy this winter by taking care of ourselves, eating healthy and getting plenty of rest.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Assignment #4: "News Story" (first draft)
Are you getting the H1N1 vaccine? If your like me and a little concerned with getting a brand new vaccine injected into you, you should know that it is completely safe. Or so they say.
Should you get the vaccine? “Definitely,” Eleanor Hynes, the assistant town nurse says.
“I think it is important for mothers to have their kids get the shots and pregnant women as well.” It seems like those two groups need the vaccine the most. “Pregnant women and young kids are dying from this flu.” Nobody knows for sure why pregnant women are dying from the illness but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have a theory that its because the baby is pressing on the mothers lungs. And also they think its because the baby and mother are sharing the same immune system.
“I feel very strongly that those target groups, people under 24 and pregnant women should definitely get the shot,” Hynes says.
They also have a theory as to why young children are targets for the swine flu. Its because kids have never been subjected to any types of the flu. They have no immunity to the virus and their immune systems are sharp so it over reacts to the virus.
Even though there are many people skeptical about getting the vaccine she says that the H1N1 shots are made the same way as the seasonal flu shot and insists that it wont hurt anyone. But if your planning on getting one you need to get on the list. Children and pregnant women get first dibs on the new vaccine. Elderly people may have to wait for their swine flu shots. There is only a limited amount of H1N1 vaccines available at this time. Last week a clinic was held at the Somerset High School so the teachers could get their shots since there around kids all day.
Should you get the vaccine? “Definitely,” Eleanor Hynes, the assistant town nurse says.
“I think it is important for mothers to have their kids get the shots and pregnant women as well.” It seems like those two groups need the vaccine the most. “Pregnant women and young kids are dying from this flu.” Nobody knows for sure why pregnant women are dying from the illness but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have a theory that its because the baby is pressing on the mothers lungs. And also they think its because the baby and mother are sharing the same immune system.
“I feel very strongly that those target groups, people under 24 and pregnant women should definitely get the shot,” Hynes says.
They also have a theory as to why young children are targets for the swine flu. Its because kids have never been subjected to any types of the flu. They have no immunity to the virus and their immune systems are sharp so it over reacts to the virus.
Even though there are many people skeptical about getting the vaccine she says that the H1N1 shots are made the same way as the seasonal flu shot and insists that it wont hurt anyone. But if your planning on getting one you need to get on the list. Children and pregnant women get first dibs on the new vaccine. Elderly people may have to wait for their swine flu shots. There is only a limited amount of H1N1 vaccines available at this time. Last week a clinic was held at the Somerset High School so the teachers could get their shots since there around kids all day.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Assignment #3: "Application Essay" (second draft)
I am very interested in Film. I have been interested in that major for quite some time now. The idea of working in the film industry and creating something for people to enjoy has always intrigued me.
Like I said I have been interested in film for a long time. I have always been a big fan of movies. From a young age my father had me watching all different types of movies. Before DVD's became popular we had an entire wall in our basement devoted to VHS videos. The shelves were stacked with every kind of movie you could think of: horror, romance, adventure, comedy; I loved them all. When I was younger my friend, brother and I would make movies using an old video camera. We always had a good time making them and loved showing our mothers the end product. For the past couple of years I have been using a program on my computer that allows me to create and edit videos. Thats when I realized I wanted to major in film and become a director someday. I am currently taking a film class here at Bristol Community College. I am enjoying the class and learning lots of new things.
Most aspiring film directors have to start at the bottom of the barrel and work there way up and I know its not an easy thing but I am really committed to trying to succeed in this business. I think the perfect place to start would be at the University of California. Film making is a lot of work but in the end you have something to show for all that hard work. And having something to show for all the time and energy you put into creating something is probably the most rewarding part of being a filmmaker.
Like I said I have been interested in film for a long time. I have always been a big fan of movies. From a young age my father had me watching all different types of movies. Before DVD's became popular we had an entire wall in our basement devoted to VHS videos. The shelves were stacked with every kind of movie you could think of: horror, romance, adventure, comedy; I loved them all. When I was younger my friend, brother and I would make movies using an old video camera. We always had a good time making them and loved showing our mothers the end product. For the past couple of years I have been using a program on my computer that allows me to create and edit videos. Thats when I realized I wanted to major in film and become a director someday. I am currently taking a film class here at Bristol Community College. I am enjoying the class and learning lots of new things.
Most aspiring film directors have to start at the bottom of the barrel and work there way up and I know its not an easy thing but I am really committed to trying to succeed in this business. I think the perfect place to start would be at the University of California. Film making is a lot of work but in the end you have something to show for all that hard work. And having something to show for all the time and energy you put into creating something is probably the most rewarding part of being a filmmaker.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Assignment #3: "Application Essay" (first draft)
University of California
Prompt #1 (transfer applicants)
What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field - such as volunteer work, internship and employment, participation in student organization and activities - and what you have gained from your involvement.
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I am very interested in Film. I have been interested in the major for quite some time now. The idea of working in the film industry and creating something for people to see and enjoy has always intrigued me.
Like I said I have been interested in film for a ling time. I have always been a big fan of movies. From a young age my father had me watching all types of movies. Before DVD's became popular we had an entire wall in our basement devoted to videos. The shelves were stacked with every kind of movie you could think of. Horrors, romance, adventure, comedies. I love them all. When I was younger me, my friend and my brother would make movies using an old video camera. We always had a good time making them and loved showing our mothers the end product. For the past couple of years I have been using a program on my computer that lets me edit and creat videos. I think thats when I realized I wanted to major in film and hopefully become a director someday. Its obviously very difficult but I am taking a film class hear at Bristol Community College. I am enjoying the class alot and learning new things.
Most aspiring film directors have to start at the bottom of the barrel and work there way up but I am more then willing to give it a shot. Its alot of work but in the end you have something to show for all that hard work. And having something to show for all the time and energy you put into creating something is the most rewarding part of being a film maker I would think.
Prompt #1 (transfer applicants)
What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field - such as volunteer work, internship and employment, participation in student organization and activities - and what you have gained from your involvement.
- - - -
I am very interested in Film. I have been interested in the major for quite some time now. The idea of working in the film industry and creating something for people to see and enjoy has always intrigued me.
Like I said I have been interested in film for a ling time. I have always been a big fan of movies. From a young age my father had me watching all types of movies. Before DVD's became popular we had an entire wall in our basement devoted to videos. The shelves were stacked with every kind of movie you could think of. Horrors, romance, adventure, comedies. I love them all. When I was younger me, my friend and my brother would make movies using an old video camera. We always had a good time making them and loved showing our mothers the end product. For the past couple of years I have been using a program on my computer that lets me edit and creat videos. I think thats when I realized I wanted to major in film and hopefully become a director someday. Its obviously very difficult but I am taking a film class hear at Bristol Community College. I am enjoying the class alot and learning new things.
Most aspiring film directors have to start at the bottom of the barrel and work there way up but I am more then willing to give it a shot. Its alot of work but in the end you have something to show for all that hard work. And having something to show for all the time and energy you put into creating something is the most rewarding part of being a film maker I would think.
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