A Winter Wonderland

Paramus Campus of Berkeley – School Closed for today.
Manhattan Campus of Berkeley – Evening Classes after 5PM are Closed.

Have you stepped outside yet?
Or dared to take a peek out your window?

Lucky me, I have been constantly in and out shoveling like crazy. In my town we are up to 15 inches of snow. Claiming a snow fall of 3 inches per hour. If you don’t have to go anywhere, stay off the roads! My back is killing me from throwing the shovel over and dumping the snow. Be careful and take your time! Even if the snow keeps piling up, you must relax and take your time and take breaks!
But! For some reason you must be on the road , I am going to list some things for you – and for future reference as well.



Here are some Safety Tips on Driving in Snow:

1. Get a good grip. Make sure you have the right type of tires on your vehicle! To have adequate snow traction, a tire requires at least 6/32-inch deep tread, according to The Tire Rack.

2. Make sure you can see clearly! Replace windshield wiper blades. Clean the inside of your windows thoroughly as well. Apply a water-shedding material (for example Rain-X) to the outside of all windows, including the mirrors. Make sure your windshield washer system works! Also full of an anti-icing fluid.

3. Run the air-conditioner / Defrosters. In order to remove condensation and frost from the interior of windows, It's fine to set the temperature on "hot."

4. Your Head lights. Using your headlights will not only help you see better of where you are going but let others on the road see you as well. Also before you drive when cleaning off your car make sure to brush off any snow that may be stuck on your lights!

5. Give yourself a brake. Learn how to get maximum efficiency from your brakes before an emergency. Stay hard on the pedal. Steer around the obstacle. (A warning: A little bit of steering goes a very long way in an emergency.

6. BLACK ICE! If the road looks slippery that it most likely is. Go slow and light. Black ice aka Glare ice can look like a dark harmless puddle, don’t let it fool you! Black ice is one of the most dangerous obstacles you encounter during winter roads.

7. Remember Roads. If you are going local or somewhere you know how to get to with out a GPS device or such, try and remember what those roads are like when it is not covered in snow. For example does it curve a lot or does it have a sharp turn. Also if you can think about what it was like last winter as well and if you should avoid it.

8. Do not steer alot. If a slick section in a turn causes your front tires to lose grip, the common — but incorrect — reaction is to continue turning the steering wheel. Sadly, there are situations where nothing will prevent a crash, but turning the steering too much never helps!

9. Avoid those rear-tire slides.. If you buy winter tires, make sure you purchase all 4. Also be sure your rear tires have at least as much tread as your front tires.

10. “Technology offers no miracles”. False sense of security can be given with all-wheel drive and electronic stability options.

11. Relax, Keep Calm. Do not worry yourself and freak out – that never helps a situation.

12. No Distractions. Keep the radio off as much as you can. The less distractions the more you can focus on the roads ahead and getting yourself to your destination!


Regardless of your driving skill, experience or vehicle preparation, there are some winter road and weather conditions that can't be conquered. Don’t be fooled!

Enjoy your day off! (:

Black History Month Events @ Berkeley

Here are the events set up at Berkeley's Paramus Campus:
2/18 12:00PM - Topics in Anti - Violence and Prejudice - Personal Counseling.

2/23 In the Heights - Broadway Trip @ 7:00 PM Show

2/24 @ 12:00PM Hip Hop & Fashion From SDCL & Fashion Club

2/25 Mari Gras, New Orleans Jazz From SDCL & Financial Aid



* Last night I went to the library to check out some books for class and as I waited to make copies I went to walk towards the hall-way and saw a beautiful quilt like design on the wall.

Its worth going for a walk towards the Student Center to check it out.


Picture Taken by Linda Nelson

Also, as a side note - students, take advantage of the library as much as you can! All the right and useful tools are there at your finger tips, including the Academic Student Center if you are interested in getting help and tutoring!

[ I will be puting up some interesting art work soon, hope you enjoy! :) ]

HAPPY SUPERBOWL SUNDAY!

Aside from school, let me write to you about today - which is Superbowl Sunday 44! Cults VS the Saints

This game is full of a bunch of history in the making possibilities. For example, for the Cults this could be the 2nd Rookie coach to take into a superbowl.

As for the Saints, it is the first time for them to be in the superbowl.

The festivities started with a opening song from Queen Latifa and National Anthem sung by Carrie Underwood.

I was all for the Saints. Nice passes and catches through out the entire game, all clean. The Saints have a strong defensive line putting real pressure on Payton Manning of the Cults, yes - Eli Manning of the Giants' brother.

* First in history of Superbowls a 96 Yard Drive was made by a member of the Cults.

The game ended with the Saints winning with 31 points! (:

I kept my eye out on Reggie Bush of the New Orleans Saints. For all you ladies, yes he is the NFL football player dating the beautiful famous Kim Kardashian!

Hope you all had a wonderful Sunday & I hope you had your bets on the Saints!ttyl, got to check my grades on blackboard.

Goodnight.

Winter Time

*UPDATE* Sorry about the pictures not being posted up yet.
I promise I will have them up asap!!- Thanks xo

Man, am I not looking forward to this snow storm that the media is promoting that's suppose to hit tonight into tomorrow night. :\ I don't enjoy snow. I CANT DRIVE ANYWHERE! Hopefully, you all drive safe if your on the roads tonight! W/love.

My two night classes have been flying by. The Computer Applications class, we are already on Chapter 4. As for the Business Organization class we are on Chapter 6. Berkeley is already having registration for quarter 3! Hurry up on that and make your schedules! Make sure you get the classes you want! :)

Well, its February - Happy Black History Month!
If you go to the Berkeley College Campus in Manhattan, New York City there's so many places in NYC that you can visit or experience for this celebration. Check out the concert's at B.B King's Bar&Grill, the famous Appolo Theatre where famous acts first started out as youngsters such as, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holliday to Luther Vandross, James Brown, and Mariah Carey and Michael Jackson.

To go into more depth about this historic place here is some information!

Apollo Theater - This famous entertainment landmark and stage was built in 1914 in the heart of Harlem. It has been the beginning showcase for some of the most influential and popular African-American performers.

CHECK IT OUT
www.apollotheater.org/.

You can also check out such amazing live performances on Broadway like
THE COLOR PURPLE. Previously starring recording artist Fantasia Barrino ( famous from American Idol).
READ THE BOOK! RENT THE MOVIE!

A well known and respected story that you can read is:

ROOTS by Alex Haley
The book that changed America.
From the official website- "Alex Haley's Roots is the monumental two-century drama of Kunta Kinte and the six generations who came after him. By tracing back his own roots, Haley tells the story of 39 million Americans of African descent. He has rediscovered for an entire people a rich cultural heritage that ultimately speaks to all races everywhere, for the story it tells is one of the most eloquent testimonials ever written to the indomitably of the human spirit."

A Famous African American Woman to celebrate always on this month I believe is Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954. As an American television host, producer, and philanthropist, best known for her self-titled, multi-award winning talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind in history. She has been ranked and rated the richest African American of the 20th century and beyond the greatest black philanthropist in American history and was once the world's only black billionaire at one point. She is also, according to some assessments, the most influential woman in the world. Certainly one of the strongest as well.




Talk to you all later, I have to get ready for my friends birthday dinner.
Happy Birthday Josh!

Short but Sweet UPDATE

Back in New Jersey, I am!
I been away for the weekend visiting my father in MA.
It was a nice trip and I had lots of fun...back to school, I go!

*This quarter's classes are going fast, right?

I will update tonight or the following day with pictures included!
[:

WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD

Lately, I been a little behind on things.. I'm still adjusting to not having to wake up at 5 AM and get ready for work. Thinking about how I'm going to make income is now a scary thought, that I really must focus on.

Last nights Business Class - opened my eyes to alot more than what I've been thinking. We discussed that State of the Union Speech that President Obama had presented the night prior. He had come across the topic of Employment. For Obama or not, we all must hope for the best! He is the president.

We got into the topic of outsourcing our work to such places like India, which I knew from experience. Its hard because outsourcing is cheaper for the companies and faster for a result but for us in the US it means alot of layoffs and less jobs. :[

The class has always been very interesting but, he relates the topics to our real world and thats what caught alot of the students attention.

During break I went to the snack machine and saw a table with a sign, Hoola-Hoop for Hati, that was cute. They must of held a contest and raised some money. [: They always have nice things going on. I'm bummed I missed it, it was during my night class.


Today, I'm going to type up some more resumes to send out to local places that are looking for volunteers, so I can spend my time for the greater good and make myself useful than rather be home and bumming it. (: The weathers been flakey lately but I plan on going to the gym and some cafe that apparently was built in a cave. So, for all you Art Students - I will make sure I post up some photographs if they allow me to take pictures!

Talk to you later.

Turning Over a New Leaf..

Hey! I'm so excited to finally be able to blog! Sorry there were a few complications with geting started but, anyways here I am! (: Just to start off - I want you to get to know me a little bit better than from just reading my profile. Currently, I am a student at the Bergen County Paramus Campus of Berkeley in my second quarter of my first year. Studying Health Care Services Administration, I have completed a few courses.

Berkeley is absolutely great for me, its not jam packed like other schools and is very personal to the point where its one and one. The staff is very welcoming and dedicated to helping you and your needs. Not only in the amount of time they spend with you reaching the goal but how they speak to you and keep in contact with you. I also promise they will remeber you and say hello when you are walking past in the halls! They are really that down to earth!

Last quarter I had a Anatomy class, the professor was probably one of my favorite teachers I've ever had. He was not only well educated ( of course ) and tought the class in a professional manner, but he also spoke to us as everyday people with an open mind. He was understanding and funny. I am def. going to look up what other classes he teaches for next quarter.

As a student that went from high school in 2006 to Bergen Community College and than to Berkeley I am very satisfied. Also, very proud of my choice in the transfer here. (: I hope my blogs and interests inspire you and help you with classes, events, etc.

In school everything for me is fine. As for the working field not so good. As we all know jobs are hard to find and lay-offs are common now a days. Well, I guess you catch where this is going.

:[ After 3 years of working at the same place, that time had come. Wasn't expecting it but what can you do? I was working in the same field that I am studying, I can only hope and apply my experience best I can to my studies to better my future.

After speaking with staff to get my blog on, (: I was taken down to Career Services where I found myself meeting a very nice woman and explained my situation to. We discussed a few options and things to work on and I left with a smile and best of all, HOPE.

If your in the same or simular situation - go down and check out the Career Services Department! It will make a difference, I promise.