Downtown San Bernardino

points, we all have a community of practice. In which we can relate to having a significant event that has helped us identify ourselves as experts, within our community. In my case, my community of practice involves my number one hobby which is playing the violin. This takes place in a mariachi group here in the community of San Bernardino. Not to mention, this community of practice has been expertise within my community for a long period of time. I’ve been part of it since it established in February 2009. This mariachi group is involved with people that want to strive for a better performance and a fundamental achievement of better musicians. We take our weekly practices very serious and put all of our effort into it. Not only, but we also gather unique and talented musicians to learn more about the fundamentals of music. This community of practice is uniquely organized and motivates the community to grow within traditional mariachi music.…

facility provides a full range of acute and psychiatric services, inpatient, and outpatient services and is also a teaching hospital. The medical center has three off site primary care clinics, which are the extensions of the outpatient services. The hospital houses multitude of services, which consist of: acute care hospital, outpatient (ambulatory) services, behavioral health and diagnostic and treatment services. The hospital utilizes 366 inpatient beds, which are situated in private rooms.…

Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States following New York City on the East Coast. This idolized city that many have nicknamed, L.A., rests within the southern region of the ‘Golden State’ of California. Los Angeles is most widely known for its mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, sprawling metropolis, and for also housing a major center of the American entertainment industry. The worldwide popularity L.A. has received, stems from the city being the source of many…

a math professor was very enlightening. Mrs. Smith taught well by explaining problems step by step that made the information being taught clear and easy to pick-up and learn. “The final in this class was a piece of cake!” Josie said. She attended Chaffey for a year before deciding to put college on hold in order to better provide for her family. She began to work at an entry level position for a while. She learned that working at her job because of the pay and her experience was not going to be…

Guest experienced an informative speaking session. Veggie Wow Bags were given which included goodies from Field Roast, Go Veggie, Upton’s Natural, Beanfields, Moon Organics, and others. In the end, connections were made, eating was done, and knowledge was exchanged! All-in-all this day October 17th was marked the beginning of many more conscientious eating Veggie Connection Events! Being a Southern California native I discovered the same issue surrounding Veggie Events (Festivals) in the…

I will focus on Penrose- St. Francis Hospital here in Colorado Springs, Colorado which is a non-profit faith based entity for the local community. If one were to review their website, even with the designation of a non-profit status they are consistently ranked at the highest levels for service. Penrose St. Francis was awarded the following: • Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence in 2014, 2015, and 2016 • Americas 50 Best Hospitals Award in 2013, 2014 and 2015 • Women’s Health…

Bowling for Clues For my detective assignment I elected to research object D-12, a small ceramic bowl with multiple cracks. I estimate the diameter of the bowl to be about 18 to 20cm and the width about 35cm with a height of 8cm. It is beautiful piece portraying a polo player surrounded by flower and sun motifs. The polo player appears to be female and is dressed in a gorgeous and complex gown. The vegetal themes are complimented by the use of the neutral shades brown and tan and a luster…

additional 50 cents. Most of the other products hover between $3-$4. This locally-owned coffee shop compensates for its high price through the exemplification of excellent service, selling of signature products, as well as a versatile homely atmosphere conducive to either studying or relaxation. Place The Pearl Cup currently has two locations: II Creeks Plaza and Dallas Arts District. The II Creeks Plaza is about five minutes from the University of Texas at Dallas. This is a great location for…

peaceful, the “Black Bloc” group, known for violent protests and the use of dangerous and deadly weapons are expected. Additionally, FIU student James Jones is known to have sympathy with Hamas. He was recently arrested and found in possession of pipe bombs and other bomb making material. He is currently free, and likely to be present at this event. The likelihood of some form of violence at Bicentennial Park is high, although the consequences are moderate, as any attack from this vantage…

La Grange Fire Departments own Firefighter/Paramedic James Baum was the keynote speaker. James Baum, is a military veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom I & II (2003-2004) and in South Korea as a member of the 8th Army United Nations Command Honor Guard (2005-2006). After completing his service he then studied to become a firefighter Paramedic. James served previously with Sugar Grove and Wheaton Fire Departments before joining the La Grange Fire Department in 2010.…