I didn't achieve a ton during February because I was usually gone at Speech and Debate tournaments. I did, however, research, and contact the Rocky Mountain Manner. I set up an appointment with the activities director there next Tuesday. She was very excited about the project. I tried to get ahold of the shelter, but they aren't open until 3:30. I am going to call after school.
I struggled with a couple of things this month. I didn't blog enough, only twice. I struggled finding information that had to do with cat-human interaction. I also didn't work enough on the project. I really wish I would have had it already going.
I have high hopes for this month with my project. I am going to my appointment at the Manner next week, so I will have everything figured out on that end of things. I am going to talk to the shelter ASAP, and see if I can get an appointment or something figured out on that end. I also am going to do lots of research and get everything compiled as far as a complete mission statement, a questionnaire for the participants, posters to put up in the Manner to advertise, and a packet of information on human-animal interaction. My biggest goal is to start Feline Friendly Fridays by the middle of the month.
My next post will be my complete Goals and Planning entry.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
Day One of the Feline Friend Fridays project!
Research:
Benefits of animal-human contact in elderly
-Bo is one of a growing number of "therapy dogs" visiting people in hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers, and shelters, where they do everything from lift spirits to assist with physical therapy. Elderly patients tend to have fewer relatives and visitors, and are particularly charmed by Bo. While they may be too sick for lengthy visits, some are so happy to see him that it brings them to tears. Sturm said, "You'll hear them say, 'He likes me. He's my friend.'" http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/08/0808_020808_therapydogs.html
-http://www.pawssf.org/document.doc?id=15
Project: Feline Friend Fridays
My 20% project for this semester will benefit abandoned cats in the animal shelter and the elderly of our community. The plan for the project is to bring cats into the Rocky Mountain Manner or the Powell Valley nursing home every other Friday. Hopefully there will always be a designated area for this activity to take place, so that people know to stay away from that certain area or room if they are allergic to cats. The idea of the project is that the elderly will show an improvement, even if slight, in mental or physical health. The idea for the cats is that the increase in human contact will help them be lovable and perfect for a home in the future.
Benefits of animal-human contact in elderly
-Bo is one of a growing number of "therapy dogs" visiting people in hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers, and shelters, where they do everything from lift spirits to assist with physical therapy. Elderly patients tend to have fewer relatives and visitors, and are particularly charmed by Bo. While they may be too sick for lengthy visits, some are so happy to see him that it brings them to tears. Sturm said, "You'll hear them say, 'He likes me. He's my friend.'" http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/08/0808_020808_therapydogs.html
-http://www.pawssf.org/document.doc?id=15
Project: Feline Friend Fridays
My 20% project for this semester will benefit abandoned cats in the animal shelter and the elderly of our community. The plan for the project is to bring cats into the Rocky Mountain Manner or the Powell Valley nursing home every other Friday. Hopefully there will always be a designated area for this activity to take place, so that people know to stay away from that certain area or room if they are allergic to cats. The idea of the project is that the elderly will show an improvement, even if slight, in mental or physical health. The idea for the cats is that the increase in human contact will help them be lovable and perfect for a home in the future.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Minimum Wage
I am against raising minimum wage to $9.00 in the United States. I negate the idea because of two simple reasons, small businesses and unemployment. A raise in minimum wage will cause even more of a determent to these two important topics.
In America there are 23 million small businesses according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Raising minimum wage will put more economic strain on the American small business. "The timing for increasing labor costs is poor right now, particularly when so many small businesses are still struggling to recover, says Molly Brogan, spokeswoman for the National Small Business Association, which opposes the proposed legislation. “We’re particularly wary in a difficult economy. When you’re faced with 10 employees in a low-profit business such as a hardware store, what you’ll have to do is put your money into increasing wages and any new hiring will be suppressed,” she says." From Bloomberg Businessweek. The increase in pay would be too much of a cross to bear for these businesses. It will increase the payroll which in turn would cause lay offs, full time employees being reduces to part time employees, and even may cause the failure of a business completely. "Research published in the Southern Economic Journal from economists at Cornell and American Universities have estimated that a minimum wage hike proposed by the President “would eliminate at least 467,000 jobs,” the EPI notes. “The study also found that the higher minimum wage would not reduce poverty, as a majority of beneficiaries live in households with incomes about the poverty level.”" According to FOX news.
In America there are 23 million small businesses according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Raising minimum wage will put more economic strain on the American small business. "The timing for increasing labor costs is poor right now, particularly when so many small businesses are still struggling to recover, says Molly Brogan, spokeswoman for the National Small Business Association, which opposes the proposed legislation. “We’re particularly wary in a difficult economy. When you’re faced with 10 employees in a low-profit business such as a hardware store, what you’ll have to do is put your money into increasing wages and any new hiring will be suppressed,” she says." From Bloomberg Businessweek. The increase in pay would be too much of a cross to bear for these businesses. It will increase the payroll which in turn would cause lay offs, full time employees being reduces to part time employees, and even may cause the failure of a business completely. "Research published in the Southern Economic Journal from economists at Cornell and American Universities have estimated that a minimum wage hike proposed by the President “would eliminate at least 467,000 jobs,” the EPI notes. “The study also found that the higher minimum wage would not reduce poverty, as a majority of beneficiaries live in households with incomes about the poverty level.”" According to FOX news.
The unemployment rate in America is currently 7.3%. Raising minimum wage would make this percentage spike. Layoffs, cut backs in hours, and closing of businesses will cause loss of jobs and hours. This would also effect employees because of loss of benefits that employers may no longer be able to afford for them.
http://www.minimum-wage.us/176/my-employer-is-mis-classifying-me-in-order-to-pay-me-lower-wages/
http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/2013/02/13/higher-minimum-wage-higher-unemployment/
http://www.minimum-wage.us/176/my-employer-is-mis-classifying-me-in-order-to-pay-me-lower-wages/
http://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/2013/02/13/higher-minimum-wage-higher-unemployment/
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