The Othello project has finally came to an end. However my group still didn't preform yet, we are going today. Through out the whole entire project I expected my group to fall behind, because sometimes we got distracted or side tracked from the task in which we tried to complete. Such as if we trying to find lines, it took us about a whole class period to get on track. However, when it did come down to having a finally script together we had it done! Everyone worked well in their own way. We all just plugged in our headphones, took our  Othello books, and started line finding like crazy. The whole group played a part in editing as well. We all read out loud an act from the script, and voted on what was important, and what wasn't important. So we all collaborated. It was tough though, because there is so much stuff that needs to be kept in the script, but can't be added in. 

 My group and I are actually performing today! It is going to be a staged reading it's about twelve to fifteen minuets long, and we all are wearing black shirts that have velcroew on them. Attached to the velcroew is a sheet of paper with out characters name on it, and every time we become a different one we rip it off and change the character on our sheet. Our script does outline the main plot of the story, and it does show some jealousy, however, I am nervous as to if our theme will show, and that's one of the worst things that could happen because it was most of the main point of the project.

 As the plot was outline in the script, I actually understood the plot. The plot was very confusing to me before, except I understand that Othello was jealous of Cassio and Desdemona, but I didn't quit understand that Cassio was innocent, and that it was all Iago's fault. I also didn't understand the importance of the handkerchief until I re read and sae Othello say the part about the Egyptian woman giving it to her mother.

 The scholarly article I read was :http://www.shakespeare-online.com/playanalysis/othello.html

The article breaks down Othello into what was actually happening at " Othello kills his beloved wife after the devious machinations of Iago, then perhaps Othello is as much a victim of Iago's evil as Desdemona is of Othello's wrath. Some may argue that the sin of Iago - to plot the downfall of the Moor - is worse because it blossoms in a diabolical, calculating mind"  This quote makes me look at what Othello does to Desdemona deeper then I have before. It's saying that as Othello was becoming a victim to Iago's plan, Desdemona became a victim to the plan of Iago, and fell victim to Othello's jealously. This article breaks down the plot, and ties in history of the war between the Persian people, and the African people, and all the things that were going on during the time Othello was written, published and preformed. 

The Othello project has finally came to an end. However my group still didn't preform yet, we are going today.

Through out the whole entire project I expected my group to fall behind, because sometimes we got distracted or side tracked from the task in which we tried to complete. Such as if we trying to find lines, it took us about a whole class period to get on track. However, when it did come down to having a finally script together we had it done! Everyone worked well in their own way. We all just plugged in our headphones, took our  Othello books, and started line finding like crazy. The whole group played a part in editing as well. We all read out loud an act from the script, and voted on what was important, and what wasn't important. So we all collaborated. It was tough though, because there is so much stuff that needs to be kept in the script, but can't be added in. 

 My group and I are actually performing today! It is going to be a staged reading it's about twelve to fifteen minuets long, and we all are wearing black shirts that have velcroew on them. Attached to the velcroew is a sheet of paper with out characters name on it, and every time we become a different one we rip it off and change the character on our sheet. Our script does outline the main plot of the story, and it does show some jealousy, however, I am nervous as to if our theme will show, and that's one of the worst things that could happen because it was most of the main point of the project.

 As the plot was outline in the script, I actually understood the plot. The plot was very confusing to me before, except I understand that Othello was jealous of Cassio and Desdemona, but I didn't quit understand that Cassio was innocent, and that it was all Iago's fault. I also didn't understand the importance of the handkerchief until I re read and sae Othello say the part about the Egyptian woman giving it to her mother.

 The scholarly article I read was :http://www.shakespeare-online.com/playanalysis/othello.html

The article breaks down Othello into what was actually happening at " Othello kills his beloved wife after the devious machinations of Iago, then perhaps Othello is as much a victim of Iago's evil as Desdemona is of Othello's wrath. Some may argue that the sin of Iago - to plot the downfall of the Moor -is worse because it blossoms in a diabolical, calculating mind"  This quote makes me look at what Othello does to Desdemona deeper then I have before. It's saying that as Othello was becoming a victim to Iago's plan, Desdemona became a victim to the plan of Iago, and fell victim to Othello's jealously. This article breaks down the plot, and ties in history of the war between the Persian people, and the African people, and all the things that were going on during the time Othello was written, published and preformed. 

The Othello project has finally came to an end. However my group still didn't preform yet, we are going today. Through out the whole entire project I expected my group to fall behind, because sometimes we got distracted or side tracked from the task in which we tried to complete. Such as if we trying to find lines, it took us about a whole class period to get on track. However, when it did come down to having a finally script together we had it done! Everyone worked well in their own way. We all just plugged in our headphones, took our  Othello books, and started line finding like crazy. The whole group played a part in editing as well. We all read out loud an act from the script, and voted on what was important, and what wasn't important. So we all collaborated. It was tough though, because there is so much stuff that needs to be kept in the script, but can't be added in. 

 My group and I are actually performing today! It is going to be a staged reading it's about twelve to fifteen minuets long, and we all are wearing black shirts that have velcroew on them. Attached to the velcroew is a sheet of paper with out characters name on it, and every time we become a different one we rip it off and change the character on our sheet. Our script does outline the main plot of the story, and it does show some jealousy, however, I am nervous as to if our theme will show, and that's one of the worst things that could happen because it was most of the main point of the project.

 As the plot was outline in the script, I actually understood the plot. The plot was very confusing to me before, except I understand that Othello was jealous of Cassio and Desdemona, but I didn't quit understand that Cassio was innocent, and that it was all Iago's fault. I also didn't understand the importance of the handkerchief until I re read and sae Othello say the part about the Egyptian woman giving it to her mother.

 The scholarly article I read was :http://www.shakespeare-online.com/playanalysis/othello.html

The article breaks down Othello into what was actually happening at " Othello kills his beloved wife after the devious machinations of Iago, then perhaps Othello is as much a victim of Iago's evil as Desdemona is of Othello's wrath. Some may argue that the sin of Iago - to plot the downfall of the Moor - is worse because it blossoms in a diabolical, calculating mind"  This quote makes me look at what Othello does to Desdemona deeper then I have before. It's saying that as Othello was becoming a victim to Iago's plan, Desdemona became a victim to the plan of Iago, and fell victim to Othello's jealously. This article breaks down the plot, and ties in history of the war between the Persian people, and the African people, and all the things that were going on during the time Othello was written, published and preformed. 

I must admit, yesterday during English I was worried that my group was not going to be worried to make a rough copy of our script today. Almost five scenes didn't have lines, and there was no way you can make a script with the full plot with that missing. However, it all worked out. During English class today my group sent half of the period to finish uploading lines, and we spent half of it editing to make our script. Luckily, my group members are very cooperative and hard working. We all got focused and did what we had to do.

  As team manager, my team depends on me to keep us all on track. I feel like it makes working on the project easier though. Only because I get stressed easily. If one of my group members isn't on task, or isn't putting as much effort into something as the rest of us, I get upset. So being team manager gives me a chance to make sure things get done in time for the due dates. 

Editing the script was a challenge. My group members and I were not sure if something we took out would have a big impact on the script. Some lines were very long so instead of just cutting out the whole entire speech we would take out small parts such as "Tis true" or sentences that when taken out still made sense to the reader. The finale script seems as if it is about eight and a half minuets well. Hope the staged reading goes well.

Reading through my script, the plot is crystal clear to me and I actually understand it. Shakespeare is hard to understand in the first place, but having it broken down is easier for me to see the jealous, lies and deception.  

As the end of the fourth quarter begins to approach, Chase hands us our benchmark. About a week later we get our group members, and here I am now, already blogging. The group I was placed in (L. Kriss, B.Hair, C.Harris) is making a lot of progress and I am honestly pleased. I was chosen as team manager to keep things organized. Today my group used out English class to add lines to our Google Doc, and decide how we should perform the skit. We are considering either a staged reading, or a show using Barbies and Bratz dolls. There are several lines and quotes already inside our Google Doc, and my group came to the decision that by the end of this weekend, we will all have our lines up. So that during Monday’s English class we can get the lines we want to use in our script together. As well as begin to hand out roles. B.Hair is in charge of the staging. Such as making sure everyone will be prepared the day we are to perform, and let everyone know what they need. As for me, my own personal progress is okay. I got some lines on the Doc today, but not many. However that is going to change, and soon.

The first time I had read Othello, I wasn’t very into it. But now as I go through and look for important events, I have changed my mind. The second time around I pick up on things I haven’t picked up on the first. Such as the way Othello presents himself. Before I had this image of a modest man, but boy, I was wrong.

For the last week, English class has been very interesting to me. Not that it's boring, but I like to read alot, and talk about what I've read. Reading Othello has been a challenge for me. Trying to take in what Shakespeare writes and make sense of it to have a better understanding of the story. I'll admit, I was intimidated when I first began reading but now it's not so bad. Especially since my classmates are in the same predicament  as I am with the understanding. However this book reminds me of my favorite band, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE. Iago is constantly plotting and seeking revenge against those who have made him feel like a outcast, or loser. Mainly because everyone looked past his good army skills and chose Othello. So it reminds me of My Chemical Romance's CD Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge. Which really makes me like this book. 

As for the other work in English, I found myself struggling with the Knapsack rebuttal paper. Only because I am better with writing opinions in a paper, without proof. Other then that, this English quarter has been a pretty smooth one. The Freedom Writers Diaries was my favorite part of English this whole year. I don't think I have ever enjoyed a year of English before. I have always had teachers that made it miserable for me. I got A's in the classes but I wasn't doing the work because I enjoyed it, I was doing it because I had to. Having Mr.Chase as a teacher has changed  that. 

Due to the sickness of my ILP host, my ILP was moved to Saturday. We drove down to Wildwood to go to the RIO GRNDE av. Shop Rite. New recipe racks came in. There was four all together. I helped and i took almost two hours. The racks wee attached to a wooden barrel instead of a cube. The racks were silver and black. They hold up to 750 cards  one time. The new racks are compliments of OMNI foods in order to ensure that the customers stick with them. Then we headed over to the Super Fresh. I am not quit sure where it was, but it was way past the boardwalk. The meat manager had already assembled the racks. It seems as though the SF had a problem with Jennio Products. They weren't selling. So my host drove me home.

 Día 1 

 Horas de sueno por noce: Anoche, dormi 6 horas.

 El Desayuno: Comí tico de panecillo y tome leche 

 De Almuerzo: Comí un sandwich de atun y tomé el aqua

 La Cena: Comí el pechuga de pollo y tomé  

 Las Meriendas: Comí y mantecado de maquina

 Ejercico:  Deporte y 120 minutos. 

Día 2

 Día 1 

 Horas de sueno por noce: Anoche, dormi 6 horas.

 El Desayuno: Comí  y cereales de "Special K" tome y jugo de naranja. 

 De Almuerzo: Comí un ensalada mixa y tome el agua. 

 La Cena: Comí y sandwich caliente de queso y tome nada. 

 Las Meriendas: Comí chocolate caliente. 

 Ejercico:   Deporte y 45 minutos. 

Día 3

 Horas de sueno por noce: Anoche, dormi 10 horas.

 El Desayuno: Comí nada y tome leche 

 De Almuerzo: Comí un sandwich de pollo y tomé nada

 La Cena: Comí y bistec y solo millo y tome el agua 

 Las Meriendas: Comí y mago gelatí

 Ejercico: No ejercico.

Día 4

 Horas de sueno por noce: Anoche, dormi 5 horas.

 El Desayuno: Comí tico de panecillo y tome leche 

 De Almuerzo: Comí un papa caliente y tome el jugo de frutas. 

 La Cena: Comí  y altun sub y tome el agua. 

 Las Meriendas: Comí y mantecado de maquina

 Ejercico: (Softball game) 120 minutos. 

 Día 5

 Horas de sueno por noce: Anoche, dormi 8 horas.

 El Desayuno: Comí un plátano y jugo de narnja. (Banana)  

 De Almuerzo: Comí un sandwich de ensalda de polllo y tome el agua. 

 La Cena: Comí  y un slice pizza de queso

 Las Meriendas: Comí y nada.

 Ejercico: Nada Ejercico

Recently, I have been studying the employee laws under a closer view. In the Civil Rights Act 1969, two smaller acts were added on to Act III. The smaller acts are protection acts. A protection act states what happens when the law is not properly followed. The protection acts basically say that an employee may report if any of the above acts are not followed, and they suffered. It is in the employees best interest if they read Acts II and III of the Civil Rights Act. "Which among other things will protect and provide monetary damages."-Act III Civil Rights Act 1969 (Last law in act)

            Almost every employee will suffer at least one type of abuse. EEO has recently updated the law section and added a help section. The help section gives warning signs, and ways to know if you should file a law suite against your employer or not. Some of the main reasons that you should file a law suite are:

-       An employer making comments based upon your physical appearance.

-       Verbal abuse is becoming a part of your everyday work routine.

-       You find that one or more of the employee protection acts from The Civil Rights Act of 1969 and 1991 are being ignored.

-       The employer offers more males better opportunities then the females.

-       Physical abuse is an automatic law suite. No employee should EVER be hit, or harmed in any way for any reason.

EEO has recently awarded two thousand dollars to an male employee who was receiving only four dollars an hour. He had two kids and a wife to support. Every week his employer would try and lower the pay. When he contacted EEO about his situation they immediately told him to file for a law suite, and report his employer.  What many people are afraid to do, is file a law suite. There is never any harm in doing so. The worst that could happen is the case won't win. In most cases, if a lawyer takes on a case, he is willing go pro bono unless the case is an successful win.  In order for a case to be successful, evidence needs to be provided. Evidence basically means pay stubs, witnesses, audio or video that provides good back up against your employer.

The government is keeping statistics on the law suites. Almost 23% of unjust employee treatment cases win. Although that may be less then half that number has risen up a great deal since 1998 when only 12% of cases were winning. (Statistics provided by Fine and Staud law firm)  That means there wise a rise of 11% in nine years. If more and more cases begin to win, then maybe employees will begin getting the treatment they deserve.

      Based upon personally experience, I am fully aware that when your employer puts you down, you start to enter depression. If ten out of twelve employees get abused and begin to fall into depression, then they won't focus on their work, and most likely lose their job. The worst part is, then are losing their job over the way they were treated. 

Recently, the government has been beginning to notice the employee laws, and examine them more closely. Specifically, the law that states the amount of time an employee may spend on break.  According to the government, fifteen minuets are not enough for an employee to have a snack, smoke, and relax. The government is debating on whether or not the break time should be changed to at least a half an hour.  As part of the longer break law, the government would like to provide breast-feeding facilities for women. Many different places of employment have child day care. For babies that need to be breast feed, they need their mother. So the government would like to provide a separate room for them.

            However, when trying to have a new law or act passed, many of congress or government has to approve it, or they have the option to Vito it. So many of the congress have to agree to pass the law. According to Phil O Reilly "The government should undergo research and support the employees." Phil O Reilly is just one of the few people working in the government that hopes a change will be made soon. As the blog post is being written, Phil and many others are researching by surveying employees about their breaks. The survey asks three questions

-What do you do on your break?

-How long is your current break time?

-Is this break a long enough time to give you some peace?

            The three questions are to help the government get enough information to change the law. In order for the government to have enough information to change the law, the need the support of at least one hundred and fifty government officials. They also need proof that the survey is not unequal. Unequal meaning the not just women with children are survey, not just one race is surveyed, and both genders are surveyed. According to Phil, the government is trying there best. If they were really trying there best, then the break law would have been changed years ago. Especially for those who don't even get a break at all.

            There is a slight fear that things may become worse. "We are keen on evidence-based law, because without evidence of actual problems there is the danger of getting prescriptive rules that make things worse." That's a quote from an unidentified government employee. The chance that conditions may worsen may possibly cause employees to be hesitant or helping to get the law changed. Hopefully, this will work out well, and employees well get the break time that they truly deserve.