Author Archive » Andy Le

Week 08: Letters

Friday, November 24th, 2006: 2427 words

The four people that I choose to send my four formal letters regarding my project, which is to help the homeless people, are President George W. Bush, Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Senator Mary L. Landrieu, and Mayor C. Ray Nagin. I choose President George W. Bush because he is the leader of our nation. He [...]

Week 07: Research Stats

Monday, October 30th, 2006: 1127 words

According to Wikipedia the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeless), homeless people can be called vagrant, tramp, hobo, bum, bagman/bagwoman, sturdy beggar, or the wandering poor. The term homeless is still the undisputed choice of term to use. There are certain factors that can put a person at risk of being homeless such as poverty, civilian during war, [...]

Week 06: Related Readings

Saturday, October 21st, 2006: 1044 words

Well, my original plan was to help the homeless through a series of steps. My first step in helping them get back on their feet is to find housing for them. I’m pretty sure housing would not be a problem to find for these people. I would imagine that homeless people would not be as [...]

Week 05: Respond & Logo

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006: 629 words

I responded to all those who posted comments/advices on my project: Vuong Tra, Shakeatha Davis, Brian Osborne, and Annie Shyllon. Thanks to everyone for posting good advices and comments on my project. I will surely take those good suggestions into consideration. Thank You!!!
Vuong Tra:
That is a good idea. There are lots of people who can’t [...]

Week 04: 10 Comments

Sunday, October 8th, 2006: 30 words

I posted comment on the following 10 people “My Project” blog.
01. Jasmine Williams
02. Chantrice Thomas
03. Shakeatha Davis
04. Ashley Smith
05. Annie Shyllon
06. Brajuan Madison
07. Sally Le
08. Jasmine Harris
09. Huy Dinh
10. Vuong Tra

MY PROJECT

Saturday, September 30th, 2006: 95 words

The problem that I’m addressing is homeless people. My first step in helping them get back on their feet is to find housing/shelter for them, and then try to help them find a job. If the person is homeless due to abuse or mentally illness, I will try to seek them help from doctors.

EDIT: I [...]

Week 03: Daily Blog

Saturday, September 30th, 2006: 1058 words

Homelessness is a big problem and it is only getting bigger after Hurricane Katrina ripped through the south on August 29, 2006 and destroyed a lot of people houses and business. The damages of Hurricane Katrina are still being repair as I’m writing this blog. Some people are still living in FEMA trailers or housing. [...]

Week 02: 3 Big Problems

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006: 1152 words

There are lots of problems facing the world today, but I will give three of the biggest problem that I had encountered so far in my 22 years of experience here on this planet earth. Ignorance, over priced health care services, and the homeless is three of the big problem that I see right now [...]

Week 01 Blog Entry: Background

Monday, September 18th, 2006: 1751 words

Hurricane Katrina was the biggest disaster that the Gulf Coast region has ever faced in the history of mankind. The strong roaring wind of a category 5 hurricane, the forceful rushing floodwater bursting its way in as the levee gave way, and the high powerful tidal surge caused tremendous [...]