Author: Olivia Buk

My name is Olivia Buk. I am working on a double major in early childhood development and Instructional technology. I am currently an assistant special education preschool teacher. I love everything about my career path. I can't wait to see where my career will take me!

Advocacy for families overcoming disabilities

For my podcast, I chose to focus on supporting the families that have a child with a disability and helping them become a functioning member of society. Along with supporting families, these podcasts by attorney Bernard Krooks focus on special education teachers and programs.

I listen to this podcast while doing homework/lesson plans. It is important to know that others are going through the same things you are. They keep you updated on the latest research, therapy, give tips, and classroom advice. BE THE VOICE!

  • The link provided above has more than just podcasts available.It has planning, newsletters and were to find services. If you need more support they give you advocacy centers.

How was the Voters Turnout in 2016?

I did my fusion table on voter turnout for the whole state of michigan. This is my first time making a fusion table. It was pretty easy and I love the map feature. I was surprised on the lack of turn out for the state in general. Many young adults don’t understand the importance of voting! We need to start educating our youth on voting.

  • The county with the most voters is Wayne County.
  • The county with the least amount of voters is Keweenaw County.

 

https://fusiontables.google.com/data?docid=1IdJucndipt7E4HvVBVlUgweDvE3GekeNIlOn-U5W#rows:id=1

What is FOIA?

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

It regulates and sets requirements for the disclosure of certain public records.“Public body” means a state officer, employee, agency, department, division, bureau, board, commission, council, authority, or other body in the executive branch of state government but does not include the governor or lieutenant governor, the executive office of the governor or lieutenant governor, or employees thereof.

 

Enforcement as to Record Denial

A person may appeal a final decision to deny a request to the head of the public body. The head of the public body has 10 business days to respond to the appeal. It can go to court. That can take up to 180 days.

Penalties for violation of the Act

If the trial court finds that the public body has arbitrarily and capriciously violated the FOIA by refusal or delay in disclosing or providing copies of a public record, they will have to compensatory the damages and could be fined up to 1000.00.

I found a great example of FOIA about social media.The article I found is Social media surveillance I feel the internet and social media will be the new area of laws and FOIA will have a lot of work to do once we set internet laws. I feel we need internet laws.

Did you get the Flu shot?

Flu activity trends upward: A look at the numbers

Influenza activity increased again according to the latest FluView report. Schools are closing due to this year’s flu outbreak.

  • Find out when and where influenza activity is occurring
  • Track influenza-related illness
  • Determine what influenza viruses are circulating
  • Detect changes in influenza viruses
  • Measure the impact influenza is having on hospitalizations and deaths
  • Screen Shot 2018-01-30 at 9.43.43 PMScreen Shot 2018-01-30 at 9.43.00 PMDuring the 2013-2014 flu season, 3,202 cases were confirmed
  • During the 2012-2013 flu season, 5,682 cases were confirmed.
  • During the 2011-2012 flu season, 2,116 cases were confirmed.
  • During the 2010-2011 flu season, 3,399 cases were confirmed.
  • During the 2009-2010 flu season, 11,587 cases were confirmed.
  • During the 2008-2009 flu season, 1,586 cases were confirmed.

Will you be next?

The of a bobsled is 78.7 MPH

The first bobsled club was founded in St.Moritz, Switzerland in 1897. From there it grew into a sport in the late 19th century.

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  • Above is a picture of what the first bobsled looked like along with how the event was ran according to the international bobsled and skeleton federation.
  • In 1923  a four-man race took place at the first winter Olympics. A two-man event was added in 1932.

By the 1950s the sport really began to take shape. Before the 1950s there was no training/practice. It was just open to any rich and adventurous athlete that bought a sleigh.

  • In 1999  the Olympics added women’s bobsledding events.
  • The average speed of a bobsled is 78.7mphThe average speed of a bobsled, compared to an hockey player. The interactive graphic from The Washington Post, is 78 mph.
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