El Blog de Cesar

Solar Solutions - Main Presentation

2010-04-16T11:04:00.000-07:00

Here's the Solar Solution's team final presentation, check it out!

solar solution 2

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My final reflection for english 7

2010-04-12T08:10:00.000-07:00

Well, with this level I end my english studies here at URBE. It's not so easy to resume how much i've learned through all this years. It's my second time with teacher Doris, and I have to thank her for getting me into things like blogger, international collaboration, the katamy, authorstream and many more things. I've learned how important is to have a knowledge in web apps and sites, because they are the key to the next level of doing your work. So for all, thank you very much teacher! I'll never forget you, keep on doing what you do :)

Solar Solutions - Solution One: Parabolic Troughs

2010-04-11T18:48:00.001-07:00

Check out my green engineering solution to a green problem:

Solution one

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My TOEFL experience

2010-03-22T07:31:00.000-07:00

Hey hey! what's up? Today I answered some TOEFL tests provided by my teacher via her english for work blog. Here are my results:

TOEFL iBT Reading Practice test

TOEFL® Structure and Written Expression

TOEFL® Vocabulary Test

Hot jobs for me!

2010-03-15T07:48:00.000-07:00

Here are some really good opportunities that I found on Yahoo Hot Jobs, check them out!

Telecommunications Project Manager: Synectics
If you're looking to join the ranks of a company that can get you through the doors of leading businesses and offer you continual growth, you've found us! For over 25 years, Synectics has aligned quality technicians with exceptional opportunities. We are a Tier 1 preferred vendor with several leading companies. We represent talented, hard-working candidates and are continuously chosen by Fortune 500 because we stand by our reputation of quality and maintain a commitment to service.

Telecommunications Manager: Wireless Wizard
As Florida's fastest growing telecommunications company we are constantly looking for the very best and brightest people we can find. If you are currrently in management at some level and would like to join a company with an excellent compensation package and significant room for further advancement then this is the company for you.

Verb Tenses Quiz

2010-03-01T07:43:00.000-08:00

I think that the page has some kind of error, but as you can see all my answers were CORRECT, even when the page says I'm not

1. What do you do every day? Answer: I _____ every day. (Answer: I do a pushup every day. Use the phrase do a pushup, did a pushup, etc. in ALL your answers.)
I do a pushup every day ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was do a pushup)
2. What did you do yesterday? Answer: I _____ yesterday.
I did a pushup yesterday ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was did a pushup)
3. What will you do tomorrow? Answer: I _____ tomorrow.
I will do a pushup tomorrow ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was will do a pushup)
4. What are you doing right now? Answer: I _____ right now.
I am doing a pushup right now ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was am doing a pushup)
5. What were you doing at this time yesterday? Answer: I _____ at this time yesterday.
I was doing a pushup at this time yesterday ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was was doing a pushup)
6. What will you be doing at this time tomorrow? Answer: I _____ at this time tomorrow.
I will be doing a pushup at this time tomorrow ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was will be doing a pushup)
7. What have you done every day for the last week? Answer: I _____ every day for the last week.
I have done a pushup every day for the last week ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was have done a pushup)
8. What had you done before you went to bed last night? Answer: I _____ before I went to bed last night.
I had done a pushup before I went to bed last night ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was had done a pushup)
9. What will you have done before you go to bed tonight? Answer: I _____ by the time I go to bed tonight.
I will have done a pushup before I go to bed tonight ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was will have done a pushup)
10. What are you doing? Answer: I _____.
I am doing a pushup ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was am doing a pushup)
11. How long have you been doing that? Answer: I _____ for ten seconds.
I have been doing a pushup for ten seconds ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was have been doing a pushup)
12. What were you doing before you started this quiz? Answer: I _____.
I was doing a pushup before I started this quiz ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was was doing a pushup)
13. How long had you been doing that? Answer: I _____ for ten seconds.
I had been doing a pushup for ten seconds ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was had been doing a pushup)
14. What will you be doing before you take this quiz again tomorrow? Answer: I _____ before I take this quiz again tomorrow.
I will be doing a pushup before I take this quiz again tomorrow ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was will be doing a pushup)
15. How long will you have been doing that? Answer: I _____ for ten seconds (before I take this quiz again tomorrow).
I will have been doing a pushup for ten seconds (before I take this quiz again tomorrow) ... INCORRECT
(The correct answer was will have been doing a pushup)

I got 15 out of 15 :)

My BBC Skillswise Certificates

2010-03-01T07:15:00.001-08:00

This were the results that I got after taking the BBC Skillwise Quizzes, check them out!

If you want to take the quizzes too, click here

About Engineering Leadership

2010-02-22T07:05:00.000-08:00

This is a really good article that I found on the net, I strongly recommend it to everyone that's studying any branch of engineering. Check it out!

The Art of Engineering Leadership

By : Jim Pinto,
San Diego, CA.
USA

If you’re an engineering techie, whether you’re a senior engineer or raw recruit, whether you’re an instrument technician or maintenance mechanic, you can enhance your job, your results – and your pay – by acquiring some leadership skills.

This article was published by:
Automation.com, August 2004

"We previously discussed the propensity for engineers to focus on details, rather than the overall, broad picture. And that's why too few engineers become leaders. I’d like to follow on with some positive ideas on what engineers can do to develop their own leadership skills.

Understand the objectives
A leader must understand goals and have the capacity to plan the steps needed to accomplish them. This does not imply trying to understand grand corporate objectives. It means projects and schedules within your own scope of work. And go beyond that, as far as you can: Who generated the need for this project? How was it budgeted? What are the maximum and minimum results expected? What is the real urgency?
Success involves identifying the correct results required and knowing the right steps — which includes recognizing the wrong steps. Leaders must have a clear understanding of what it takes to accomplish the overall objective effectively. And that means doing the job quickly, and well. On budget, on time.

A leader does not require detailed knowledge; it suffices to have someone on the team who has the required expertise. It’s important for the leader to recognize what is needed, and where to get it. The broad knowledge is important, not the details.

Willing followers
First and foremost, leadership involves willing followers – people who are motivated to work with you to accomplish the objectives. When workers put in their best efforts, leaders must offer something in return – respect, encouragement, appreciation and reward. Getting the best out of people is the hallmark of a good leader.
Different people have different needs and motivations. Spend some time with each person on your team, listening to their ideas. Here’s an old axiom that helps: “People like to do what they’re good at, and good at what they like to do.” Understanding what a person enjoys will go a long way towards getting the best out of that person.

The days of the slave-driver are long gone; intimidation achieves very little beyond immediate acceptance by timid followers, or angry rejection by good workers. People who are yelled at may go back to do the job correctly, but it’s never their best effort. Leaders have the ability to inspire and motivate people to do their best.

TORI – Trust, Openness, Respect, Interdependence
A good leader trusts, which engenders trust. Don’t hide mistakes. When there is a setback, share your problems openly and get the team involved in solutions. Respect peoples differences and needs, their weaknesses and their strengths. Use people for their skills, and provide teamwork where experience is lacking.
Celebrate small successes. Give credit when it’s due. Get the team involved in recognition of jobs well done. When extra effort is put in, recognize and reward it appropriately. Don’t bribe – motivate.

For some, winning an argument provides a false sense of control and leadership. Good communication seeks to achieve and resolve, not to defeat or humiliate others. Never back anyone into a corner. Don’t seek to prove the other person wrong. It is important to remember that no one is always right.

Leaders have confidence in themselves, and the people working for them. No matter what the situation, when a problem comes up the leader takes responsibility. The best way to solve problems is to resolve it by focusing 100% on the solutions. And after the problem has been resolved, review the “lessons learned.” The benefit of leadership is that everyone can learn from both success and failure – bad and good experiences alike. Problem solving can be a good experience and a great builder of character and leadership.

Taking responsibility
Recognizing mistakes is often the best sign of leadership. Leaders stimulate teamwork, without blame. They expect results, and look for solutions when results are below expectations.
Think about this – taking the blame, means taking responsibility. When I was a CEO, I learned quickly that “finger-pointing” was an unfair way to shirk responsibility. I looked for people who accepted the blame when something went wrong – I promoted them quickly for taking responsibility.

If you make a mistake, admit it. It is surprising how quickly people will support someone who accepts the blame. A team quickly closes ranks and solves the problem behind a person who admits failure. Indeed, failure is “experience” which is unlikely to be repeated.

A successful senior executive at HP relates this insightful story: He was product manager for a calculator which developed keyboard reliability problems. He was called to CEO Dave Packard’s office to explain the problems, the reasons for failure and the solutions. After he presented the truth, expecting to be chewed out, he was told that he was promoted to lead the product management team on the next major product” When he asked why he was chosen, Dave Packard said simply, “You failed on your first project; it’s unlikely that you’ll fail on this next, more important project. Someone new would not have your experience.” That next product turned out to be a best-selling HP calculator.

Rewards follow success
Good leaders don’t need status to inspire support and best efforts. More money and titles follow good results. What counts most is the ability to bring out the best in others. Leaders rely on good people, and good people deliver because they know that they are relied upon.
Most important – know your customer. These are the people (inside or outside your company) for whom you are doing the work. Leaders know and care for their core customers, because they recognize that the impression they make on a customer today will dictate the tone of their relationship with that customer in the future. Satisfaction with a job well done brings customers back to generate success for all involved."

Parts of the speech

2010-02-22T06:07:00.000-08:00

My description is based on this song that I like a lot:

Hallucinations by Angels & Airwaves

And you look real close
Cross the lines and the roads
It is there to decode
What you thought was a ghost
Or a spark to explode
It's the start of the show
It's the part you love the most
When your heart will implode within

Do you believe in hallucinations, silly dreams or imaginations
Don't go away cause I feel you this time
Don't go away cause I need you there this time

As the rain floats home
Carry us back to shore
And up the mountainous coast
Where the sun starts to glow
From our head to our toes
To the stars that we know
And with you as my host
It will keep us afloat again

Do you believe in hallucinations, silly dreams or imaginations
Don't go away cause I feel you this time
Don't go away cause I need you there this time
Do you believe in hallucinations, any dream or it's revaluation
Don't go away cause I need you there this time
Don't go away cause I'm making you all mine

The silence is taxing
I'm waiting for something
There's images of love and war
And everything's here to explore
It's all alike, unusual, a different place
But beautiful and it is not quite as it seems
I hear the children's laughs and screams

It's beautiful
So beautiful
It's beautiful

Do you believe in hallucinations, silly dreams or imaginations
Don't go away cause I feel you this time
Don't go away cause I need you there this time
Do you believe in hallucinations, any dream or it's revaluation
Don't go away cause I need you there this time
Don't go away cause I'm making you all mine

Parts:

Hallucination:
Main Entry: hal·lu·ci·na·tion
Pronunciation: \hə-ˌlü-sə-ˈnā-shən\
Function: noun
Date: 1629
1 a : perception of objects with no reality usually arising from disorder of the nervous system or in response to drugs (as LSD) b : the object so perceived
2 : an unfounded or mistaken impression or notion : delusion

Spark:
Main Entry: 1spark
Pronunciation: \ˈspärk\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English sparke, from Old English spearca; akin to Middle Dutch sparke spark and perhaps to Latin spargere to scatter
Date: before 12th century
1 a : a small particle of a burning substance thrown out by a body in combustion or remaining when combustion is nearly completed b : a hot glowing particle struck from a larger mass; especially : one heated by friction
2 a : a luminous disruptive electrical discharge of very short duration between two conductors separated by a gas (as air) b : the discharge in a spark plug c : the mechanism controlling the discharge in a spark plug
3 : sparkle, flash
4 : something that sets off a sudden force
5 : a latent particle capable of growth or developing : germ
6 plural but sing in constr : a radio operator on a ship

Implode:
Main Entry: im·plode
Pronunciation: \im-ˈplōd\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): im·plod·ed; im·plod·ing
Etymology: 2in- + -plode (as in explode)
Date: 1881
intransitive verb
1 a : to burst inward (a blow causing a vacuum tube to implode) b : to undergo violent compression
2 : to collapse inward as if from external pressure; also : to become greatly reduced as if from collapsing
3 : to break down or fall apart from within : self-destruct
transitive verb: to cause to implode

Silly:
Main Entry: sil·ly
Pronunciation: \ˈsi-lē\
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): sil·li·er; sil·li·est
Etymology: Middle English sely, silly happy, innocent, pitiable, feeble, from Old English sǣlig, from sǣl happiness; akin to Old High German sālig happy
Date: 14th century
1 archaic : helpless, weak
2 a : rustic, plain b obsolete : lowly in station : humble
3 a : weak in intellect : foolish b : exhibiting or indicative of a lack of common sense or sound judgment (a very silly mistake) c : trifling, frivolous
4 : being stunned or dazed

Using online Dictionaries to understand articles

2010-02-01T07:53:00.000-08:00

Telecommunications is one of the fastest-growing areas of technology in the world. Because of its rapid growth, businesses and individuals can access information at electronic speed from almost anywhere in the world. By including telecommunications in their operations, businesses can provide better services and products to their customers. For individuals, telecommunications provides access to worldwide information and services.

telecommunications:
n.
1.The science and technology of communication at a distance by electronic transmission of impulses, as by telegraph, cable, telephone, radio, or television. Often used in the plural with a singular verb: Telecommunications is an important area of professional growth.
2.The electronic systems used in transmitting messages, as by telegraph, cable, telephone, radio, or television. Often used in the plural with a plural verb: Telecommunications were disrupted by the brownout.
3.A message so transmitted.

technology:
1.
a.The application of science, especially to industrial or commercial objectives.
b.The scientific method and material used to achieve a commercial or industrial objective.
2.Electronic or digital products and systems considered as a group: a store specializing in office technology.
3.Anthropology. The body of knowledge available to a society that is of use in fashioning implements, practicing manual arts and skills, and extracting or collecting materials.

source: http://www.answers.com/

Self Interview about Engineering

2010-01-25T07:53:00.000-08:00

Name: Cesar Rondon
Date: Jan 25, 2010

Questions:

1. Could you please define Engineering in your own words?
Is the art of inventing and improving the world with science and dreams.

2. What influenced you to pursue Electronics engineering, industrial ingeneering, computer science engineering or informatics engineering?
I pursue Electronics engineering because almost everything right now in the world is related to electronics or has an electronic part, so I thought it would be great to know more about that complex world.

3. Could you please describe the educational process required to become an Engineer?
You need to be good at math, physics and circuits. The fundamental bases of every engineer are mathematics.

4. What are the skills you need to be a good engineer?
As I said on the previous question, you need to be good at math, physics and circuits.

5. What job considerations were you looking for after you completed your education?
I haven't completed my education, so I'm not looking for jobs right now.

6. What's something of your school life that you enjoy the most?
Friends, parties, free time, sports.

7. from your perspective, what is the most difficult part of being an engineering student?
You have to spend a lot of time studying to get regular grades, so I think that the most dificult part of being an engineering student is the administration of your time.

8. What are your plans for the future?
Being as successful as I can.

9. Point out your most personally gratifying moment in Engineering school.
I think that the most gratifying moment will be when I graduate.

10. Why would you recommend Engineering as a career?
Because it's a real challenge to your mind, your resistance and your knowledge. After you graduate as an Engineer, you'll feel that you can achieve anything that you want in the world.

ElecProjects

2010-01-25T07:28:00.000-08:00

This is a blog that I highly recommend for electronic engineering students (like me) and for anyone who could be interested, here you can find a lot of interesting electronic projects that you can easily do if you have a little notion of the parts, so check it out! http://elecprojects.blogspot.com/

I'm back!

2010-01-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hey! what's up? First of all, I wanna wish you all a happy new year and I hope that you enjoyed your vacations. This is not my first time here. Actually, I was on our teacher's Level 6 English class and it was a very nice experience. This time i'm on Level 7 (English for Work) and I hope that I can learn more about english and web tools. Well, I'll be posting new entries soon. see ya later!

The making of... "The Date Game" Podcast

2008-07-30T20:33:00.000-07:00

Hey! what's up? here is a presentation where you can check out how we made our podcast, it also has some bloopers and photos. Warning: some pictures may make you laugh a lot ;)

Design of the presentation by me
Voice by Vicky

Uploaded on authorSTREAM by Vick

As I always say, I hope to get your opinion about this!
Cesar out!

Final presentation: "The Date Game" Podcast

2008-07-30T20:29:00.000-07:00

Hey! this is my final presentation. It's a podcast that I made with Victoria Valbuena, Silvia Lopez and Oriana Atencio. Check it out and give your opinion about it!
the date game podcast.mp3 - English students
See ya later!

Giving opinions about college life

2008-07-15T20:42:00.000-07:00

Hey! this is a poll I answered a few days ago. Check it out!

1. How do you like your university?
It's a very nice place to study, full of technology and excellent teachers.

2. How many subject are you taking this semester?
I'm taking 6 subjects this semester

3. What is your major? Why did you choose your major? Do you have any regrets?
Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications mention. I chose that major because I need a strong base for the future, and also I want to try my luck in the music industry, so if my main plan fails, i'll have a good job assured.

4. Are there some professors that you can learn from more easily than others? What are the qualities that make you want to study for a certain professor? Who is your favorite teacher?
Yes, there are. I think that the way that they teach you is the key, also their enthusiasm at the teaching time. Those are the facts that determine the interest of the college student. I really don't have a favorite teacher, but i admire and respect some of them.

5. How did you decide which college to attend?
I had to choose between LUZ and URBE, and at the time I got a scholarship for URBE, so i took Electronics Engineering.

6. What are three big differences between your college life so far and your high school days?
Harder subjects, new people every trimester and more freedom.

7. Are you more independent from your parents now than you were in high school?
Of course, many things have changed but I still have some dependance.

8. What is the most difficult class you have taken so far?
Circuits and Networks II

9. Are you a member of any student groups? Which ones? What do you do? Are you satisfied with what's happening with your group(s)?
Nope.

10. What are the top three changes you would like to see happen at your university?
The return of the semester system, modifications on the hair rules and more green areas.

11. What are the top three things you hope to get out of (get as a result of) your university days?
An excellent major, friends and partners for life, and a big amount of good memories.

Well, hoping to get some comments about this post :)
See ya!

The Superhero Quiz

2008-07-08T08:10:00.001-07:00

Your results:
You are Superman

Superman		80%
Spider-Man		65%
Iron Man		65%
Green Lantern		60%
Supergirl		55%
Wonder Woman		50%
Batman		45%
Robin		45%
Hulk		45%
The Flash		45%
Catwoman		40%

You are mild-mannered, good,
strong and you love to help others.

Click here to take the "Which Superhero are you?" quiz...

"The Butterfly Effect" Review

2008-07-08T07:17:00.000-07:00

Uploaded on authorSTREAM by cesare89

Top 10 Movies by Vicky and Me

2008-06-17T08:24:00.001-07:00

My First Term Oral Presentation

2008-06-12T13:44:00.000-07:00

Uploaded on authorSTREAM by cesare89

Technology and Gadgets

2008-06-05T18:09:00.001-07:00

I'll start this post by defining "technology" and "gadgets" for a better understanding of the topic.

In general technology is the relationship that society has with its tools and crafts, and to what extent society can control its environment. The Merriam-Webster dictionary offers a definition of the term: "the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area" and "a capability given by the practical application of knowledge".

A gadget is a small technological object (such as a device or an appliance) that has a particular function, but is often thought of as a novelty. Gadgets are invariably considered to be more unusually or cleverly designed than normal technology at the time of their invention. Gadgets are sometimes also referred to as gizmos.

I consider that technology is very important in our lives, because it makes everything easier. Without it, we wouldn't be able to do the most of the things that we usually do. Technology can be found anywhere, from Caracas to Beijing.

I have many gadgets and I spend a lot of time using them. I have a 30 GB Ipod video, a Toshiba A-100 laptop, a Nokia 6300 cellphone and a HP 49G Graphing calculator.

About beauty

2008-06-05T17:33:00.001-07:00

Beauty is one of the most discussed topics in this world. Some people might say that it's not important as well some others might think the opposite.

In my opinion, I can understand both sides and take the positive part of each one. People might say that if you look only into the external beauty you'll be a shallow person, but, isn't your external appearance what gets others' attention?

Now, others might say that by looking into the personality you'll find out who is really who. I agree with that point of view, but I think it's very hard for most of us to just look that side of people, and that's a fact that we can't deny.

So, in conclusion I can synthesize my thoughts with this phrase: Beauty gets the attention, but personality gets the heart.

It's important to say that I don't define beauty as being like a model or something like that. It's just being comfortable with yourself and your inside, taking some care on your appearance.

My new classmates

2008-06-01T19:17:00.000-07:00

She's Victoria Valbuena AKA Vicky :) She's a very nice person. We have been friends for more than a year. I met her at URBE because we have many friends in common. She's not so tall ;), she has black hair, brown eyes and a pretty nice smile. She's also very funny and outgoing.

She's Eymi Adrianza. I met her on the first day of this subject. She has a great personality and she's very talkative. She has dark brown long hair, brown eyes, and she's medium-tall.

My Meme

2008-05-27T07:39:00.000-07:00

What were you doing 10 years ago?
It was 1998, so I was on elementary school. I really don't remember too much about what I was doing, but I guess I was going to school and playing video games or with toys, like any regular kid.

5 things you have to do today:
Today, I have to study hard because tomorrow I'll have two important evaluations. By the way, I'll stay all day long at the university. I'll probably lunch in the afternoon and by the night I'll take a shower and dinner. Then, I'll finally sleep.

Snacks I enjoy…

I love Pringles, Doritos, Marilu cookies (the vanilla ones) and

Things I would do if I were a billionaire:

I would buy a big property in a very exclusive neighborhood and a very expensive car. I would buy a house and a car for my parents, and what my brother or my sister would ask me.

Three of my bad habits:

Spend a lot of time surfing the web, Go to sleep very late and get lazy sometimes.

5 places I have lived:

I haven't live in many places. I lived for a year in Maracaibo and almost all my life in Cabimas.

5 jobs I have had:

I have worked as a salesperson and manager on my parents' store.

3 people I want to know more about:

I would like to know more about: Vicky Valbuena, Eymi Adrianza and Davide di Turo

Describing myself

2008-05-25T14:51:00.000-07:00

Well, I'll try to describe myself. I have dark brown hair and brown eyes. I'm a tall and slim person. I like to dress simple, I'm not into local fashion or the "Bacanitos" style, I prefer to dress my own way. I really don't use too much accesories, that's part of my relaxed style. I almost never wear sunglasses, but I love to wear caps.

Hey!

2008-05-13T07:13:00.000-07:00

*Note: this blog is being used for my level 6 english practice

Hey, what's up? my name is Cesar Rondon. I'm 18 years old and I'm studying electronics engineering at URBE. I was born in Maracaibo but I live in Cabimas. I'm in level 6 of URBE ESL Program. My favorite subjects are Circuits and English.

Music is my life. I'm a part-time musician and composer. I'm in charge of the bass and the backup vocals in a band called Takicardia. I also like to go out, spend some time on the pc, watch tv, read books or magazines, write, play tennis or soccer and some other things that I might be forbidding (:

I don't like reggaeton, the cruelty against animals, the war and other things that hurt the world slowly.

My dream is to be all that I can be in this life. Besides my career, I would like to take the music seriously. Maybe that's one of my biggest dreams: to be successful with my band and take the music as my job. Anyway, I'll probably look for a job after I graduate, because that could give me a support overall.

About english, I love to learn new languages. I also speak a little bit of Italian, but I'm better with English. I've been practicing since I was a kid because my father lived almost a year in Boston. Right now, my english is not perfect but I hope that I can improve it.

Well, I'll post a new entry soon. See ya!