Roberto Moreno
Instructor: Joel Murphy
Eng. 51 Sect. 1451
Due on 4/18/2009
Police Corruption Cycle
The lust that power can bring is irresistible for most people. A simple person with a minimal education level is usually never given the opportunity to experience power at any level in their lifetime. But in the position of a cop, power is exactly the situation encountered. The police corruption cycle is dictated by the human influence element.
Corrupt cops don’t start off their careers being bad. It’s a series of bad decisions that spin out of control, until they can’t recognize themselves from doing right or wrong. Bad cops believe it’s difficult or impossible to make the right decisions during the scope of their job and still be effective in the performance of their daily duties. Good decisions aren’t only the correct way to conduct business in law enforcement, but they’re expected of. Cops are entrusted highly by the public they serve and vested with great powers to perform their duties effectively and properly.
Mayes, D. Clayton. Director of the College of the Desert- Public Safety Academy says, “The corruption cycle begins with the most simple of choices a cop can make that doesn’t seem to be an issue. The smallest unethical decisions can snowball into a serious corruption scandal.” This is a good catch, to simplify the complex corruption issue. Rafael Perez, Ex-LAPD cop says, “The lines between right and wrong became fuzzy and indistinct….My job became an intoxicant that I lusted after…I can only say that I succumbed to the seduction of power….Used wrongfully it is a power that can bend the will of a man to satisfy a lustful moment…The moment you cross that first line, it will be impossible to step back.” This came from the most corrupt cop in the LAPD’s history and sounds like it is very accurate considering he fell into the corruption cycle trap.
Police corruption must always take into consideration the human influence element. Each individual’s past life experiences, which create their own moral and ethical foundation. Once that foundation is learned from the individual, then an expert opinion can be made about the bad actions committed by the corrupt cop. Not using the corrupt cop’s past life experience as an excuse for doing wrong, but to better understand why the bad decisions were made.
The experts make good points with their opinions. This is a complicated subject that hasn’t done justice, when its been over simplified. However, if cops live their lives in a respectable way and conduct themselves properly then pitfalls that the corruption cycle throws at individual cops, will be a non issue. It’s a nice idea but is it really achievable for people whom live in our society?
Corruption seems to be as simple as black and white on the surface. But it has lots of grey areas because outside influences are very powerful, like: sex, money, friendship, drugs and alcohol. All of these influences can help in forcing a cops hand toward making a bad decision and then continue with nothing but bad decisions. The once good cop ends up believing that bad decisions will be justified with a good outcome. The now corrupt cop is always surprised when it all turns bad and the shit hits the fan after the truth of their wrong doing comes to light. Then suddenly the corrupt cop realizes that although they were very powerful, they were never untouchable.
Monday, April 27, 2009
big sis' grad & the stagecoach music fest
I missed another day of class this past weekend to attend my older sister's graduation from the University of Phoenix online school. The ceremony took place at the San Diego Convention Center and it was long and boring. They let one of their graduates, whom is a aspiring rapper, perform his original song. It was so bad, I thought the audience was going to begin booing the guy. I had to endure his performance twice that day because both my sister and sister-in-law were graduating at different times in the day and he was greeted with the same reception from the audience. We then had a family party in Del Mar with our own hired taco guy from Tijuana. The following day I went to the Stagecoach with my sister and her husband. There were lots of sexy cowgirls, good food and music. It was a good time but I can't drink alcohol until July 7th because of the effects I would have from a medication I'm taking, I can only have so much fun without alcohol. Oh well.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Coachella Fest
I skipped class this past Saturday to attend the 10th annual Coachella music & arts festival @ the Indio polo grounds. I went to the festival all 3 days and it didn't disappoint. It was a blast and the temperatures were actually bearable this year. I went with my girlfriend and friends. We got up close on Saturday night for M.I.A and The Killers concerts. It was intense, crowded and hot there. But it was worth experiencing it once in my life. From now on, I think I'll continue to watch from the back where it is more relaxed and comfortable to watch the concert. Paul McCarthy was a really fun concert. And The Cure was good too. But my favorite of the weekend was on Friday evening when Franz Ferdinand played an awesome concert. And to complete the weekend, I broke up with my girlfriend. So now I'm newly single.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Mid-term
I'm trying to figure out how most of my classmates finished their test so quickly. Did they come to class with essays already prepared? Did they prepare their essays and write them in class from memory? Or are they just that much quicker than I am at writing essays? I spoke to one classmate today and he told me he came to class with 2 prepared essays to turn in. I guess I will bring prepared essays to class next time we have a test. When in Rome, right!
munchausen mystery
This is an unusaul subject matter and interesting as well. It's about crazy people whom fake terminal illnesses at hospitals around the world. The crazy people go to extreme measures to appear ill. They get off on wasting professionals time. If anything, I thought it would have been to be cared for by cute nurses. But it had nothing to do with sexual desires at all. It was worse than that. They do it out of sheer boredom and untamed rage. I'm not trying to understand these Munchausen patients. I'll leave that to the psychologist to figure out. Hell, I think those guys are usually just as crazy as the Munchausen patients.
Monday, March 16, 2009
next essay on deck
I am a little bit worried about the upcoming essay we're required to write for class. It seems to be more difficult to write. The topic that I'm considering is the pathway to police corruption. The reason for my interest is because I'm pursuing a law enforcement career. I have some knowledge on the subject and have some personal sources that I can interview for the essay. The only problem is the broad field of the subject of police corruption. I'm trying to figure out if I can fit the important issues into one essay. I'll need to plan it out well to be able to prove the right points about the subject.
runners high
The essay about running was written very well. The description is pretty accurate for someone that enjoys running. I am a really good runner, but I need to listen to music from my MP3 player or talk to a running partner to enjoy the experience. That is the only way I can block out the boring experience of running. The other way I can enjoy running without music or talking is racing against other runners. But I can agree with the author's example of runners high and having an out of body experience during the run with no memory of the course traveled. It does happen when a runner is fit and it doesn't happen when the runner is unfit.
Monday, March 9, 2009
process essay
Roberto Moreno
Instructor: Joel Murphy
Eng. 51 Sect. 1451
Due on 3/14/2009
Fight Night
It’s that time of the month again, not for a chick’s menstrual cycle to take place but for another championship title fight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). I’ve got to set up for another BBQ gathering for my friends and I to enjoy the event. A BBQ is an affordable way to feed your guest well and is most appreciated by all. There are different types of food which can be the main course, depending on the time of year. But the outcome is always enjoyed by all guests. A BBQ is the best way to please your guest at a UFC fight party.
First thing is to invite and confirm the number of guest wanting to come to the party, to determine if the party is worth having. Six guests is the minimum number and twelve guests is the maximum number that I want to cook for. Less than six guests and we’re better off watching it at the Beer Hunter Bar because it’ll cost the same and I wouldn’t have to do any work there. More than twelve guests is too much work, is too expensive and the guests won’t be able to sit and watch the fight comfortably.
After determining the appropriate amount of guest that will attend the party, I can now order the fight with a few simple clicks on my remote control to the digital cable box on the day of the fight; just in case too many people back out of there commitment to attend. I don’t want to be stuck with the bill to a party that never took place.
It’s time to buy the food and beer from any local carniceria market. A carniceria market is a meat/convenience store. This BBQ will be cooking carne asada tacos with toppings. 10-20 pounds of prepared carne asada is needed. Prepared carne asada is when the thinly sliced beef is seasoned. After the meat, buy two different types of salsa, mild and hot because variety is necessary to please your guests. Buy Mexican crema sauce and a stack of corn tortillas. Buy a 30 pack of beer and two large bags of ice. Have your guests bring the bulk of the beer supply because it’s common courtesy to bring beer to a party that you plan to drink at. Then, buy which ever type of fuel required for your cooking grill. I use propane fuel because it can be used for lots of consecutive parties and everyday cooking use.
First thing when returning back from the market is to unload the groceries and put the beer in a cooler on ice near the food layout table. Depending on the amount of meat needed to be cooked is how early in advance the cooking should begin. Ten pounds and tortillas can be cooked in thirty minutes and twenty pounds and tortillas can be cooked in an hour. So make your decision based off of the amount of food. And remember it’s a party, so have a beer while you’re grilling the meat. Once all the meat is cooked, chop it up into small pieces and put it on a large tray and put tin foil over the meat to keep it warm. Then put the carne asada, salsas, crema sauce and tortillas on one table with plates, spoons and napkins for the guests to serve themselves throughout the party. Last thing for the set up is to put out a trash can and let your guests know where it is.
It’s 7 p.m. and the fight event is beginning. Have all your guests find their preferred seat near the T.V. and adjust the volume according to the popularity of the certain fight taking place at different times throughout the night. Now enjoy yourself, eat, drink plenty of beer and have fun watching the warriors beat the hell out of each other on T.V. for everybody’s entertainment.
Throughout the night and upon conclusion of the party, your guests have been socializing with one another, laughing, smiling, and getting drunk. They can’t stop complimenting how well the carne asada was cooked and how much fun the fights were to watch with friends and like-minded people. The party is guaranteed to become a success and this will not be the last UFC fight event/BBQ that you host at your home.
Instructor: Joel Murphy
Eng. 51 Sect. 1451
Due on 3/14/2009
Fight Night
It’s that time of the month again, not for a chick’s menstrual cycle to take place but for another championship title fight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). I’ve got to set up for another BBQ gathering for my friends and I to enjoy the event. A BBQ is an affordable way to feed your guest well and is most appreciated by all. There are different types of food which can be the main course, depending on the time of year. But the outcome is always enjoyed by all guests. A BBQ is the best way to please your guest at a UFC fight party.
First thing is to invite and confirm the number of guest wanting to come to the party, to determine if the party is worth having. Six guests is the minimum number and twelve guests is the maximum number that I want to cook for. Less than six guests and we’re better off watching it at the Beer Hunter Bar because it’ll cost the same and I wouldn’t have to do any work there. More than twelve guests is too much work, is too expensive and the guests won’t be able to sit and watch the fight comfortably.
After determining the appropriate amount of guest that will attend the party, I can now order the fight with a few simple clicks on my remote control to the digital cable box on the day of the fight; just in case too many people back out of there commitment to attend. I don’t want to be stuck with the bill to a party that never took place.
It’s time to buy the food and beer from any local carniceria market. A carniceria market is a meat/convenience store. This BBQ will be cooking carne asada tacos with toppings. 10-20 pounds of prepared carne asada is needed. Prepared carne asada is when the thinly sliced beef is seasoned. After the meat, buy two different types of salsa, mild and hot because variety is necessary to please your guests. Buy Mexican crema sauce and a stack of corn tortillas. Buy a 30 pack of beer and two large bags of ice. Have your guests bring the bulk of the beer supply because it’s common courtesy to bring beer to a party that you plan to drink at. Then, buy which ever type of fuel required for your cooking grill. I use propane fuel because it can be used for lots of consecutive parties and everyday cooking use.
First thing when returning back from the market is to unload the groceries and put the beer in a cooler on ice near the food layout table. Depending on the amount of meat needed to be cooked is how early in advance the cooking should begin. Ten pounds and tortillas can be cooked in thirty minutes and twenty pounds and tortillas can be cooked in an hour. So make your decision based off of the amount of food. And remember it’s a party, so have a beer while you’re grilling the meat. Once all the meat is cooked, chop it up into small pieces and put it on a large tray and put tin foil over the meat to keep it warm. Then put the carne asada, salsas, crema sauce and tortillas on one table with plates, spoons and napkins for the guests to serve themselves throughout the party. Last thing for the set up is to put out a trash can and let your guests know where it is.
It’s 7 p.m. and the fight event is beginning. Have all your guests find their preferred seat near the T.V. and adjust the volume according to the popularity of the certain fight taking place at different times throughout the night. Now enjoy yourself, eat, drink plenty of beer and have fun watching the warriors beat the hell out of each other on T.V. for everybody’s entertainment.
Throughout the night and upon conclusion of the party, your guests have been socializing with one another, laughing, smiling, and getting drunk. They can’t stop complimenting how well the carne asada was cooked and how much fun the fights were to watch with friends and like-minded people. The party is guaranteed to become a success and this will not be the last UFC fight event/BBQ that you host at your home.
to bid the world farewell
Another boring process essay. I didn't enjoy reading this essay either. It may be interesting to some depressed emo kid but not to me. Again, it was chronological but there were too many steps to keep track of. It wasn't the easiest essay to follow. This is 15 mins. that I'll never get back after reading this essay.
catching garage sale fever
The garage sale process essay isn't to my liking. All the steps were in chronological order and it was well written, but I didn't enjoy reading it. I guess I'm not the garage sale type of person. The writer promises big profit with minimal effort and work. But the process seemed to be lots of work with minimal profit. So the writer didn't prove the thesis. If anything, it was disproved.
Monday, February 23, 2009
2nd draft descriptive essay
Roberto Moreno
Instructor. Joel Murphy
Eng.51 Sect. 1451
Descriptive Essay 2/28/2009
Cheap Booze
I walked the aisles of the liquor store searching for whiskey, after not having a drink of alcohol in Iraq for a year, and found side by side: Jack Daniels and Jim Beam. Beam was $2 less, so I chose it, a 2 liter bottle of coke and a bag of ice. I came back to the barracks and proceeded in consuming the entire bottle of Beam throughout the night with my friend. I woke up the next day at sunset with the feeling of nausea and pain, realizing the huge mistake in my discounted purchase that resulted in the nastiest hangover ever. Now I know that Jim Beam is a bad quality whiskey for its price.
The Beam bottle came with a handle and it had a long narrow neck, bulky squared body and a white label with black lettering. The liquor is a dark caramel color and it changed a little bit darker after adding a splash of coke to my drink. All together, it was a sight for sore eyes to a 22 year old that was deprived of alcohol for so long.
Beam has a strong whiskey smell. It’s the type of smell that only a whiskey drinker can appreciate. Non-drinkers usually describe it as smelling horribly strong.
Beam taste exactly how it smells, strong. Drinking it straight, as a shooter or on the rocks is nearly unbearable. The strong taste is the reason I need the splash of coke and ice. This makes it a smoother drink.
The glass full of Beam, coke and ice is cold and wet to the touch. It’s a little bit slippery and about 12 ounces heavy. The burning sensation down my throat and into the pit of my stomach makes my entire body warm and relaxed.
The flow of liquor being poured into the glass begins to create a jingling sound when the ice bounces off the sides of the glass. Each swallow from my drink, I make a gulp sound as it goes down my throat. On occasion, I have a shot and make a loud banging sound from the glass shooter slamming against a wood countertop.
Even with the love I have for whiskey and coke, Beam has altered my mindset. Beam isn’t as good in quality liquor as Jack Daniels and not much cheaper in price. After the hangover I experienced from a night with Beam, I can’t drink the brand anymore. Beam left an endless bitter taste in my mouth. The thought of it makes me nauseous and shiver. Now my whiskey brand of choice has been permanently switched to Jack Daniels. I’ve drank the same amount of Jack Daniels in one night as I did with Jim Beam and I haven’t had a hangover near the intensity that Jim Beam has given me.
Instructor. Joel Murphy
Eng.51 Sect. 1451
Descriptive Essay 2/28/2009
Cheap Booze
I walked the aisles of the liquor store searching for whiskey, after not having a drink of alcohol in Iraq for a year, and found side by side: Jack Daniels and Jim Beam. Beam was $2 less, so I chose it, a 2 liter bottle of coke and a bag of ice. I came back to the barracks and proceeded in consuming the entire bottle of Beam throughout the night with my friend. I woke up the next day at sunset with the feeling of nausea and pain, realizing the huge mistake in my discounted purchase that resulted in the nastiest hangover ever. Now I know that Jim Beam is a bad quality whiskey for its price.
The Beam bottle came with a handle and it had a long narrow neck, bulky squared body and a white label with black lettering. The liquor is a dark caramel color and it changed a little bit darker after adding a splash of coke to my drink. All together, it was a sight for sore eyes to a 22 year old that was deprived of alcohol for so long.
Beam has a strong whiskey smell. It’s the type of smell that only a whiskey drinker can appreciate. Non-drinkers usually describe it as smelling horribly strong.
Beam taste exactly how it smells, strong. Drinking it straight, as a shooter or on the rocks is nearly unbearable. The strong taste is the reason I need the splash of coke and ice. This makes it a smoother drink.
The glass full of Beam, coke and ice is cold and wet to the touch. It’s a little bit slippery and about 12 ounces heavy. The burning sensation down my throat and into the pit of my stomach makes my entire body warm and relaxed.
The flow of liquor being poured into the glass begins to create a jingling sound when the ice bounces off the sides of the glass. Each swallow from my drink, I make a gulp sound as it goes down my throat. On occasion, I have a shot and make a loud banging sound from the glass shooter slamming against a wood countertop.
Even with the love I have for whiskey and coke, Beam has altered my mindset. Beam isn’t as good in quality liquor as Jack Daniels and not much cheaper in price. After the hangover I experienced from a night with Beam, I can’t drink the brand anymore. Beam left an endless bitter taste in my mouth. The thought of it makes me nauseous and shiver. Now my whiskey brand of choice has been permanently switched to Jack Daniels. I’ve drank the same amount of Jack Daniels in one night as I did with Jim Beam and I haven’t had a hangover near the intensity that Jim Beam has given me.
descriptive essay rough draft
Roberto Moreno
Instructor: Joel Murphy
Eng. 51 Sect. 1451
Descriptive Essay 2/28/2009
Cheap Booze
Upon returning from a year-long tour in combat, poor planning on the part of our leadership prevented me from retrieving my truck out of storage my first weekend back in the states. After a year of sobriety in the dry country of Iraq, I wanted to indulge myself in some fine American boozing. The local bars and pubs were too expensive to get to by taxi, but the liquor store was within my budget. I walked the aisles searching for whiskey and found side by side: Jack Daniels and Jim Beam. Beam was $2 less, so I chose it, a 2 liter of coke and a bag of ice. I came back to our barracks and my friend and I proceeded in consuming the entire bottle of Beam throughout the night till sunrise. Waking up the next day at sunset with the feeling of nausea and pain, knowing I had made a huge mistake in my discounted purchase resulting in the nastiest hangover ever. Jim Beam is a bad quality whiskey for its price.
The Beam bottle came with a handle and it has a long neck and bulky squared body. The liquor is a dark caramel color. The Beam turned a little bit darker after adding a splash of coke to my drink. All together, it looked like freedom to a 22 year old deprived of alcohol for so long.
Beam has a strong whiskey smell. The type of smell that only a whiskey drinker can appreciate. Non-drinkers usually describe it as smelling horrible.
Beam taste exactly how it smells, strong. Drinking it straight, as a shooter or on the rocks is nearly unbearable. The strong taste is the reason for the splash of coke and ice. This makes it drinkable.
The glass full of Beam, coke and ice is cold and wet. It’s a little bit slippery and about 12 ounces heavy. The burning sensation down my throat and into the pit of my stomach makes my entire body warm.
The flow of liquor being poured into the glass begins to create a jingling noise when the ice bounces off the sides of the glass. Each swallow from my glass and I make a gulp sound as it goes down my throat. The banging of a glass shooter against a wood countertop after I have a shot.
Even with the love I have for whiskey and coke, Beam altered my mindset. Beam isn’t as good in quality liquor as Jack Daniels. And it isn’t much cheaper in price. After the hangover I experienced from a night with Beam, I can’t drink the brand anymore. The thought of it makes me nauseas. Beam left an endless bitter taste in my mouth. Now I’ve permanently switched to Jack Daniels.
Instructor: Joel Murphy
Eng. 51 Sect. 1451
Descriptive Essay 2/28/2009
Cheap Booze
Upon returning from a year-long tour in combat, poor planning on the part of our leadership prevented me from retrieving my truck out of storage my first weekend back in the states. After a year of sobriety in the dry country of Iraq, I wanted to indulge myself in some fine American boozing. The local bars and pubs were too expensive to get to by taxi, but the liquor store was within my budget. I walked the aisles searching for whiskey and found side by side: Jack Daniels and Jim Beam. Beam was $2 less, so I chose it, a 2 liter of coke and a bag of ice. I came back to our barracks and my friend and I proceeded in consuming the entire bottle of Beam throughout the night till sunrise. Waking up the next day at sunset with the feeling of nausea and pain, knowing I had made a huge mistake in my discounted purchase resulting in the nastiest hangover ever. Jim Beam is a bad quality whiskey for its price.
The Beam bottle came with a handle and it has a long neck and bulky squared body. The liquor is a dark caramel color. The Beam turned a little bit darker after adding a splash of coke to my drink. All together, it looked like freedom to a 22 year old deprived of alcohol for so long.
Beam has a strong whiskey smell. The type of smell that only a whiskey drinker can appreciate. Non-drinkers usually describe it as smelling horrible.
Beam taste exactly how it smells, strong. Drinking it straight, as a shooter or on the rocks is nearly unbearable. The strong taste is the reason for the splash of coke and ice. This makes it drinkable.
The glass full of Beam, coke and ice is cold and wet. It’s a little bit slippery and about 12 ounces heavy. The burning sensation down my throat and into the pit of my stomach makes my entire body warm.
The flow of liquor being poured into the glass begins to create a jingling noise when the ice bounces off the sides of the glass. Each swallow from my glass and I make a gulp sound as it goes down my throat. The banging of a glass shooter against a wood countertop after I have a shot.
Even with the love I have for whiskey and coke, Beam altered my mindset. Beam isn’t as good in quality liquor as Jack Daniels. And it isn’t much cheaper in price. After the hangover I experienced from a night with Beam, I can’t drink the brand anymore. The thought of it makes me nauseas. Beam left an endless bitter taste in my mouth. Now I’ve permanently switched to Jack Daniels.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
my 1st blog
I've never done a blog or had any desire to create one. I have been to the english lab twice now and the workers here are helpful if needed. A cute asian chick thought me how to setup my MLA format for my descriptive essay. And a week ago, a hispanic dude, proof read my rough draft. He said," it flowed well and was fun to read." I asked him if he was screwing with me. But he was serious, he actually liked my writing. It was a good feeling to know I can still write after a 7 year layoff from school.
My descriptive essay is about cheap booze. Am I labeling myself or what? I'm having trouble writing 600 words minimum on this topic. I'm close, but have hit a writers block. I don't want to write any crap just to take up space because it'll ruin my essay. I've still got some time to brainstorm and take recommendations from my peer reviews and tutoring.
Wish me luck getting over this hurdle.
Roberto Moreno
My descriptive essay is about cheap booze. Am I labeling myself or what? I'm having trouble writing 600 words minimum on this topic. I'm close, but have hit a writers block. I don't want to write any crap just to take up space because it'll ruin my essay. I've still got some time to brainstorm and take recommendations from my peer reviews and tutoring.
Wish me luck getting over this hurdle.
Roberto Moreno
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