Writing Assignment #5

Art is one of many hobbies that Kelsey Weiner, 16 of Plainview has mastered.

"I like to do art because it gives me a way to express myself," Weiner who is a junior at Plainview Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School said. "It allows me to show a different side of myself through the use of just a pencil."

Weiner has taken many art classes throughout her time in high school. She has taken drawing and painting classes and continues to show her creativity through the use of art.

"Art isn't always easy but it's always fun," Weiner said. For many students drawing and painting are not easy and they do not find it to be a way to express their creativity.

She has drawn many pieces that seem to amaze the Weiner Family. To this day the Weiner family still doesn't know where she got her skills. Every time she draws or paints something it continues to shock the family and they find it amazing.

"I began doing art when I was in 7th grade and the love has continued to grow." Weiner said. Over the last few years her sills have sharpened and her abilities have grown just like her love for the arts. She has experimented with different mediums and plans to explore different techniques and styles in an art class this summer which is being held at the Huntington Art League.

Art can be interpreted differently depending upon someones previous experiences. Not only are there different mediums but there are also different styles and types. Some artists prefer painting while others explore the world of sculpture.

Weiner said "I like to paint most when I am outside so that I can use nature to inspire me." This is very common for some artists. They find they can be most creative when they can interpret nature and the environment around them.

"My favorite artist is M.C. Escher because he draws his ideas from all different parts of his life." Many artists find the best source of material to be from their personal life.

Personal experience can help your art come alive. Art is a good hobby to have and is a great way to express your creativity.

Writing Assignment #4

Andre Henderson, 10 days and Arnetta Sands 26, were brought into the hospital Wednesday after the wall between their apartments, located on the 200 block of North Aisquith Street in Baltimore, collapsed from an explosion thus caused the wall to land on Henderson's crib.

Sands was spraying insecticide from an aerosol can. It was ignited by a stove that was being used for heating or cooking at 12:13 A.M. Fredrick Turner, housing authority manager responded to two apartments in the high-rise projects, police said.

Sands was rushed to Church Home and Hospital with 1st degree burns on her back and arms. Henderson was brought to John's Hopkins Medical Center with possible smoke inhalation, but the hospital reported that the baby is ok and was uninjured.

Fire fighter said Renee Henderson, mother of child was uninjured. There was fire damage to the kitchen and furnishings in Sands apartment because of combustion. Fire investigators said the incident was accidental.

Writing Assignment 3

Three males were suspected entering a bank Monday ordering four employees and two customers to lie on the floor, while the manager was held at gunpoint, officials said. 

The Baltimore Provident Savings Bank is located on the 3100 block of Greenmount Avenue. One of the males had a .22 cal sawed-off rifle and the second suspect covered everyone in the bank while the third suspect leaped over the counter.

The bank robbers ransacked several tellers' cages and stuffed money into two white pillowcases. The suspects ran out of the bank, going east in the alley on the north side of the bank, where the rifle was dropped. The suspects then disappeared from sight.

The suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. At this time officials said there were no injuries or arrests. 

Post 3

Jeff Weiner of Plainview, New York uses his hobby of golf as a new way to attract business clients. 

"Playing the game of golf takes stamina and determination much like running a business does," Jeff Weiner, 49, Insurance Broker.

Weiner, volunteers many hours to help run charity golf outings on Long Island. He also helps raise funds for the outings. Outings usually occur during the week when he is not in the office.

"I don't take life to serious, however I am very fortunate with my career to be able to make a difference in people's lives" Weiner said. 

Supporting charity golf outings on Long Island has not only been rewarding and fun but much business has been developed. 

Assignment 1 Post 2

The Obama Administration is starting to deal with economic situation. As of Monday, the administrations  "put the biggest banks on notice." The United States government will become the biggest shareholder if regulators decide that the banks are not strong enough and more downturns will occur in the economy. 

I find it very important that the Obama Administration deal with this situation. Our economy continues to go downhill, more people are getting laid off and are not able to afford many things. The banks are not the only businesses that need help from the government. The economy is hurting so many businesses, that the money that is being given out to help the economic situations needs to be evenly divided among those businesses. 

If we do not do something fast the economy will continue to down spin and more jobs will be lost, people will lose everything and we will be dealing with another Great Depression. All banks need to pass the "stress test" so that banks will no longer have issues. 

I believe the banks should be a private matter but the government needs to make sure they check up on the banks, and if they see something wrong or suspicious, then they should step in and change it. More work needs to be focused on helping the common person out in the economic situation. The banks may need help but other people and businesses do as well. 

Assignment 1 Post 1

The Obama Administration is starting to deal with economic situation. As of Monday, the administrations "put the biggest banks on notice." The United States government will become the biggest shareholder if regulators decide that the banks are not strong enough and more downturns will occur in the economy. 

The government is starting to demand "direct ownership stake in major banks." One of the largest groups to receive help is Citigroup. They have received $45 billion in direct assistance. The twenty biggest banks will now be required to undergo a new "stress test" starting Wednesday February 25, 2009. This new test is to determine if every bank has enough capital to survive the economy. 

If the banks come up short then the government will need to raise more capital. The government is trying to make sure that the banks strengthen their capitals by replacing shares.