Minutes, October 6, 2008 by Dan

Writing for Environmental Professionals

Taken by Daniel Joseph Fabian
Attendants: Chris D., Josh, Daniel, Amanda, Yumie, Bobby, Megan T., Don, Benjamin, Chris L., James, Megan C., Owen, Jamie K., Nicole P., Alyssa T., and Julie S.

Today’s Class:

-How was your weekend?
-Bad economy
-Intellectual coherents faculty is being reassessed (result of economy)
-It is hard to lose a friend
-Vibes for Ben’s friend
-50% of class not feeling well, possible weather change?
-Turkey soup next class!

-Introductions
-Global Warming: Imagistic representation that captures our
perspective on global warming
-Propaganda by media, Do you ever really know?
-Different perspectives
-Perspectives from human, Nazi, Russian, polar bear
-Day of the Dead
-Different cultures celebrate it differently
-Day to celebrate death (go plant flowers at grave)
-Day to scare people (dress up in costumes)
-Key words, always a good place to start when brainstorming
-Sidewalks are the responsibility of both the government and
property owner
-Conservation v. Preservation from a non-biased perspective
-let the reader choose
-Methane Digester, 3 types
-Most basic, hole in ground with tarp over it
-Most effective/efficient, complete mix digester with tank
sealed by concrete

Due on Wednesday
-Contributions to Turkey Soup, examples would be bread, crackers, beverages etc.
-Introductions up to date