It's made where???

Just another random thought that emerges in my gray matter. Next time you think of it, take a look at various products in your house and see where they are made or manufactured. I think you will find that a large portion come from China.
Why do you think that is?
How many items did you find manufactured in China in your home?
Why not buy American?
What if the government were to try to encourage, through policies, buying American?
How might that influence our international relationships with other nations?
How might it impact trade?
What about recent recalls of defective or dangerous products from China?
Just food for thought, let me know what you think...

To "wind farm" or not "wind farm", that is the question...

Here's one for you. What is more important, increased usage of renewable energy like wind turbines, or preserving the pristine nature of Vermont's ridge lines and mountain tops? In other words, should Vermont consider allowing so-called "wind farms" on state owned ridge lines and mountain tops? If so, what are the drawbacks to it? If not, why not?

What about offshore like the proposed Nantucket Sound wind farm or other similar offshore project proposals? Is it okay as long as it is not in Vermont, or in your view, or in your area? Just something to think about...

just to visualize for you...



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so, what do you think???

purpose and feedback

Sometimes I will post random questions or ideas for our classes. Other times it might be random thoughts for you to ponder. Feel free to comment or ask questions of your own as well. At the bottom of the page, you can find assignments (hopefully, still working out the kinks). On the sidebar to the right, you will find information about me, useful links for resources, a calendar for knowing the day, I guess, current event news, and this day in history. I will continue to add and edit different things on this but check in for updates!

have ideas about posts or ways to make this better? Want to just tell me what you think in general? Here is the place to post your comments and ideas! Thanks again to Greer!

And it begins...

So the blog begins and between the wiki and this, there is nowhere left to hide! :)
Use the wiki for research and storage, don't forget to share it with the 'rents!
Use the blog to find useful links, updates, pictures/videos from class, assignments and due dates, and a whole host of other things. Feel free to comment, ask questions, explore for more, or simply waste some time.