Final Evaluation: Forced Choice

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EOC: Week 10 Erin Brokovich vs. Robert Kearns

     There is obviously a big difference between the two stories as well as the characters.  If I had to choose between the two characters I would definitely have to go with Erin Brokovich.  She kicked ass in the film.  She didn’t let anything get to her, even with the many obstacles that came her way.  She was a single mother, and she wasn’t even a lawyer.  Erin worked through any given circumstances, even when she was ill.  The case took a good amount of her time, although she was consumed in her work and had to miss out on family time.  She did have her moments but she didn’t allow herself to be afraid of a big corporation.  I believe that she had more stress to deal with because there were so many parties involved.  She managed to keep herself together while fighting for justice.  The role of Erin Brokovich was quite enjoyable, she was a tough woman.  As with Mr. Kearns character, even before the invention was created his demeanor was very bland and serious.    Since he was so serious, I expected to see more emotion than what was shown.  I understand the severity of the situation, and I can’t say I would react in a different manner.  I just know that I would portray more anger if I were in the same situation.  I really did enjoy the endings and the reactions of the two characters.  It gives such a sense of relief because it almost felt as if I sat in court and depositions day after day.  The characters had a great sense of personality and only wanted justice.  It takes so much courage to fight for others, than fighting for one’s own self.  The characters both neglected their families in a way which makes them similar in a way but in the end it served a good purpose.

Week 7 EOC: Intellectual Property Questions

1.       In what ways would the engineer that chose the rebar at the Harmon building at City Center be held liable? Can he be sued civilly?

2.       How would I protect an original piece of audio and prevent people from performing it live?

3.       If an interior designer specs out a specific piece of furniture or flooring, and the item injures someone. Can he or she be held liable?

4.       If a drafting contract was documented for a design and the company lost ownership, can I still be compensated?

5.       If I propose a design for a potential client and they refuse the design but use it regardless what can I do?

6.       If I work on a video project with a partner and it was free, but they sell it later can I be compensated?

7.       Are the penalties for offenses similar in all states?

8.       If production work is created using a popular program, am I allowed to make money off of it?

9.       If a building is formed from a plan, and it doesn’t hold up well who is blamed?

10.   If a film I worked on is produced and shown in theatres, and my name is left out of the credits is there anything I can do to be compensated?

Week 6 EOC: Illicit

Watching illicit was quite interesting.  I was aware of the fact that knock offs exist.  When you walk into a swap meet you are surrounded by knock off Hello Kitty, Jordan, Nike, and many others.  I never knew how the reproduction of fake products could have such a negative impact worldwide.  I think people are so naïve to the fact that purchasing such items could really create a controversy.  It is sickening to see criminals making fake pharmaceuticals that can make innocent individuals extremely ill.  All the illegal activity that has occurred over the years has been a mystery to me.  Never did I think that people would be so desperate for money that they would mix multiple ingredients to make fake medication.  I know for a fact that people sell fake handbags and you can usually tell by certain accents of the bag.  It is unbelievable how the bags were so legit to the original designs.  I have actually attended a close friend’s house while a woman was having a bag party.  All the bags that she was selling were knock offs.  She made really good money because women are really into purchasing something close to what they can’t afford.  I personally didn’t buy anything because from working in retail at Coach (The handbag store) I learned to respect the product.  It’s not fair for somebody to just make money off of a label that has worked hard to obtain their success.  I think that the Governments should participate in investigations together in order to stop the crime.  It’s not about what the actual item is, it goes way beyond material things.  It’s sad to see human beings that are dying, getting sick, and being bribed into contributing.  It’s not just up to the people who are in charge of things either; people need to think about what they are really getting themselves into.  I fell as if this has had an impact on me; I’m going to do my part to not be involved in anything that was mentioned in this production.

Week 5 EOC: Lawyers Looking for Fame

I find it to be unfortunate that lawyers are using individuals in order to gain fame.  In the circumstances detailed in the article, the severity of the matter determined whether or not a man would be able to be reunited with his family.  Lawyers offered to take the case, but only if they could argue before the Supreme Court.  Although the man broke the laws I believe that in order for a case to be taken it shouldn’t be for the wrong reasons. “ In the state of nature...all men are born equal, but they cannot continue in this equality. Society makes them lose it, and they recover it only by the protection of the law.” [Charles de Montesquieu]  It is sad that people actually trust lawyers but in all reality you can’t  be so sure even if you are paying them.  I think that lawyers who take cases just because don’t put forth as much effort in order to do all they can  “As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality”. [Albert Einstein]  It is enough that somebody would have to endure something so horrible.  I couldn’t imagine being taken away from my family.  It’s unfair to the people who trust in these lawyers.  The bad thing is in the event where the case is lost; there is no remorse from the lawyers.  I doubt there would be any remorse even if they were paid.  I understand that in order to be hired, experience in law is necessary. There is nothing wrong with having the experience to do the job.  It is the dishonesty and wanting fame that is wrong.  Change is good, I think lawyers need to seriously get it together and have a heart, but in all reality “The more laws, the less justice”. [Cicero]

Sources: http://www.saidwhat.co.uk/quotes/famous/charles_montesquieu/in_the_state_of_nature_all_5705

http://thinkexist.com/quotation/as_far_as_the_laws_of_mathematics_refer_to/15450.html

http://www.worldofquotes.com/topic/Justice/index.html

Week 4 EOC: Death Race Jeopardy

The Jeopardy learning experience wasn’t so bad.  It was really different from what I expected it to be.  I was able to retain information from playing the game. I now know by heart that OG stands for Official Gazette.  I have also learned to remember exactly what infringement is.  Something new that I’ve also learned is the abandonment of a patent application.  At first some of the terms seemed to sound alike, but after they were used a few times they started to make sense.  Ultimately it is impossible to become familiar with over one hundred pages of definitions in a few weeks.  The hardest aspect of death race Jeopardy was being timed of course.  The hardest questions were the case names.  The Bayh-Dole Act, enacted in 1980, is something that I’d never thought I’d remember but with universities being involved somehow that was the key word to remembering it.  I think it was a good idea for everyone to make their own Jeopardy to share with the class.  Playing the games made it fun to learn new concepts, because I know there are some people, like myself who didn’t make it through every single definition.  I think it would have been more efficient to trade off the games more so that everyone could have had the chance to share what they came up with.  It was also fun to get together in different groups and work together as teams in order to answer the questions.  I think that in the end everyone enjoyed playing the game as well as earning extra points for the midterm.  Experiencing the Jeopardy games helped me to see where I stand and what aspects I need to go over in order to get a decent grade on the midterm.  Overall it was a fun experience and got something from it.

Week 3 EOC: Jeopardy- Challenges and Opportunities

I have to admit reading through all the definitions wasn’t easy.  I didn’t finish going through all of them because I felt as if I had to remember them before continuing to the next page.  I found myself trying to remember what they meant and stressing myself out.  I had to keep reading through the same things over and over.  It was challenging because I wanted to take notes and write everything down, which would only result in a copy of the textbook.  Using the definitions in a creative way can help obtain information because just reading them I just couldn’t focus. Many of the terms looked identical with a few words changed around.  Ultimately creating the Jeopardy game, the biggest challenge for me was coming up with the categories.  It is easier to make a Jeopardy game than to read the book, that’s for sure.  The biggest problem was trying to differentiate the different terms in a way that separates them.  My main focus is coming up with questions that are logical, and that also make sense to the player.  Its difficult creating questions that are both challenging and fair.  Only because I’m not sure where the class stands on the content.  The game is interesting seeing as it has been created using PowerPoint.  As far as opportunities go, I believe that adding creativity to any project embeds information more efficiently than skimming through the never ending pages.  The Jeopardy game requires special attention in order to work properly which is important.  This challenge also gives me practice with PowerPoint, seeing as I haven’t used the program in a long time.  I have never done anything this complicated with the program as well.  I want to give others the opportunity to be able to answer the questions easily.  I’m also hoping that the questions that other students are coming up with aren’t too hard because I’m no good at Jeopardy anyway. 

EOC Week 2: What I think about lawyers.

I have had the chance to experience many things, having to hire a lawyer is something I definitely don’t want to ever have to experience.  I have nothing against lawyers nor do I necessarily hate them, but it’s only obvious they are not always honest people.  I have had the opportunity to see people almost ripping their hair out or crying hysterically because most lawyers are crooked.  I know lawyers as lie-awyers, as funny as it sounds it’s quite scary.  Personally in my opinion I would never be able to take advantage of others and do nothing for the client.  I’m too honest and would probably get fired for telling the truth.  Justice is so important especially if a murder has occurred or something severe has happened and justice isn’t served to the party whom deserves it.  I’d rather pull my own teeth out than hire a lawyer and be lied to as well as forwarded to voicemail when calling a lawyer, after spending three hundred dollars an hour to meet with the lawyer.  Put it this way, all a lawyer focuses on is winning.  Their last concern is what you have endured, or been through.  Their concern is how much money you are profiting them so they can go on a shopping spree.  I understand that business is business, a client is just a client when the case is over.  I have a friend who was going to school in order to become an attorney, she told me a few things about what happens behind closed doors.  She is now changing fields to become a nurse, what are the odds.  I have never had any negative experiences with the system, or lawyers but it is just reality that when money is involved some people will do anything to get ahead in life, and they will step on anyone to get there.

Week 1 EOC: My Voice

My name is Chelsea, I also go by Chelz and this is me.  I was born and raised in Henderson Nevada.  I always knew that I would go to college to do something out of the norm. Growing up I found myself watching the same movies over and over, and noticing different elements.  As I graduated high school I decided that I wanted to make music videos.  I found my calling in Digital Film and Video Production and fell in love.  Ever since I can remember, many peers and family members mentioned how creative I was.  It took me some time to realize that they were right.  There are so many new developments in the film world, I’m amazed everyday.  I have done many things from freelancing to small projects. Some big projects include a music video as well as a business meeting that came out well.  I have become familiar with many new talents.  The talent that I have the most interest in is editing film.  I’m so consumed in the detail and patience in order to pull it off; it has definitely become a passion of mine. I have had experience with editing, lighting, pre-production, filming, photography, and much more.  Although I am employed, I involve myself in freelance work so that I continue to develop as a professional.  I have been in the field of Digital Film for about two years now, and have loved every minute of it.