EOC:week 4 Jeopardy Death Race

http://lteacherstoolbox.blogspot.com/2012/02/game-jeopardy.html

“The original Jeopardy game show was hosted by Art Flemming and aired on NBC. After eleven years on the air, the show was canceled. Jeopardy enjoyed a brief, one-season revival in 1978, and was once again canceled due to poor. In 1984, CBS picked up the show and transformed it into a prime time program with a brand new host. With Alex Trebek at the helm, Jeopardy returned in syndication in 1984. The show has been on the air ever since, airing five times a week on local CBS affiliate stations” (http://gameshows.about.com/od/showprofiles/p/jeopardybio.htm). Jeopardy is fun, educational game that took over television screens all across America. Changing the norm of game shows, Jeopardy changed the rules. Instead of having the contestants answer the question, they answer with a question. With different categories, each earning a different amount for winning answer. Starting as a game show on television, Jeopardy has expanded to broad game, iPhone application, and electronic game consoles, bringing family together. Not only has Jeopardy paved the way for the future of other educational game shows such as “Smarter Then a Fifth Grader,” geared towards children and adults. Jeopardy has been around for over 20 years and is still considered to be one of the highest ranked television game shows aired today. Jeopardy is now available in a template format for teachers, parents, or friends to help educat one another while having fun in a competitive and learning atmosphere. “Jeopardy is consistently one of the highest rated shows in syndication across the country. Airing every weeknight on local affiliate networks, the show has gained a cult-like following amongst trivia buffs and game show fans. The theme song is instantly recognizable and has been used in a wide variety of media from comedy sketches to major motion pictures” (http://gameshows.about.com/od/showprofiles/p/jeopardybio.htm). 

EOC: Week 3, Stolen Valor Act

(http://www.pen.org/blog/?p=14166)

“Updated at 4:15 pm ET The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a federal law called the Stolen Valor Act which prohibits a person from falsely claiming that he has been awarded a military honor”(http://nbcpolitics.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/28/12457855-high-court-strikes-down-stolen-valor-act?lite). While doing research regarding the “Stolen Valor Act,” I came across some interesting stories. I was aware of the indicate that happened not to long ago with a man who claimed to be a veteran whom served our country. Making false claims on medals and purple hearts; taking advantage of our nations people. As I was researching this particular story I came across various stories that were very similar. For instance the man who posed as a Navy Seal on a dating website. “JERSEY CITY — The Bayonne man who impersonated a Navy SEAL on a dating website could have been prosecuted under the Stolen Valor Act before being charged with raping a 15-year-old girl this week, according to veterans who track these cases.”(http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/06/jersey_city_rape_suspects_posi.html). Or how about the 18 year boy who claimed to be a wounded Marine to scam people out of money. “Redmond police were called around 4:30 p.m. Thursday to the area of SW 25th Street and Cascade Mountain Lane on a report of a young man going door to door collecting donations and purporting to be associated with Wounded Warriors, said Sgt. Curtis Chambers” (http://www.ktvz.com/news/-Wounded-Warrior-Scammer-Arrested-in-Redmond/-/413192/15290830/-/37jpb5/-/index.html).

“The Stolen Valor Act was originally signed into law in 2006, and made it a crime to lie about war heroism. On the same day that it validated President Barack Obama's health care law, the Supreme Court ruled that Stolen Valor is an unconstitutional restriction on free speech” (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/12/stolen-valor-act-scott-brown_n_1668914.html). I beleive we do have the freedom of speech, but to make false claims, or protraying to be a hero to our nations people is not only insulting but obsured. The real heros and the families who have lost their loved ones are the true heros.

EOC: Week 2 Erin Brockovich

(http://www.vjbooks.com/Erin-Brockovich-s/1126.htm)

(http://holidays.slides.kaboose.com/224-top-earth-day-movies/4)

“Erin Brockovich” is based on true story, of a women who seeks justice in a small town, known as Hinkley. Starting as a probono cases, Erin took the initiative to dig a little deeper. She discovered a list of illnesses that was associated with a certain chemical that had infected the water of Hinkley caused by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. 

“Erin’s exhaustive investigation uncovered that Pacific Gas & Electric had been poisoning the small town of Hinkley’s Water for over 30 years. It was because of Erin’s unwavering tenacity that PG & E had been exposed for leaking toxic Chromium 6 into the ground water. This poison affected the health of the population of Hinkley. In 1996, as a result of the largest direct action lawsuit of its kind, spear-headed by Erin and Ed Masry, the utility giant was forced to pay out the largest toxic tort injury settlement in US history: $333 million in damages to more than 600 Hinkley residents.” (http://www.brockovich.com/mystory.html).

“Pacific Gas and Electric Company has settled another lawsuit out of court linked to groundwater contamination in the desert town of Hinkley. According to the Bakersfield legal team, Pacific Gas and Electric Company has paid out more than $600 million in settlements linked to four separate lawsuits filed by residents of Hinkley.” (http://www.kget.com/news/local/story/PG-E-settles-contamination-lawsuit/TZAQeCUTDEKIGrBZwP0mqw.cspx). 

Not only has Erin Brockovich changed the way lawyers are viewed, being known as an icon or “American Hero.” She has also dedicated herself and her work into bettering the environment and community. Erin Brockovich motivation is to serve justice. “As President of Brockovich Research & Consulting, she is currently involved in numerous environmental projects worldwide.” (http://www.brockovich.com/mystory.html). 

EOC:VOICE, Week 1

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