Amy+Speers

Welcome to Amy Speers' Wiki Page toc

 My name is Amy Speers, I am currently a second year student attending the University of Ottawa. My program of study is Bachelor of Commerce with an option in Finance. I grew up in Stirling, Ontario a very small town about three hours west of Ottawa. With a population of about 1500 everybody knows everybody, so it was quite a change moving to a larger city. But one for the better because it is much easier to get from one place to another. I have a younger sister (Bobbi) who is graduating from high-school this year which makes me feel rather old because I can still remember my last days of grade 12, as if they were yesterday. I have a cat, Jazzy, who we got last Easter and I miss her annoying "pet me" attitude whenever I am reading for one of my six courses. I did have a dog, but unfortunately Tippy who I have had since my fifth birthday passed away on the first of the school year. We miss him dearly, the house and family is just not the same without him. I have also been fortunate enough to do quite a bit of traveling with my family. Some places we have gone include: Mexico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, New York City, Washington DC,etc. And after I graduate I hope to continue with traveling, as it is something I miss quite a lot being a student. Some more general things about myself include:
 * Favorite Colour: Red
 * Favorite Number: 8
 * Favorite Movie: Avatar
 * Favorite Book: The Davinci Code

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The topic I chose to discuss on my Wiki space is cows. I chose this topic because cows are a physical asset to the primary sector of the economy. Thus they contribute to the natural running and efficiency of agriculture farms such as dairy and beef. Through the links below you will be able to read some general information about cattle anatomy, different species, environmental impact and the role of cows in some religions, folklore and and traditions.

__LINKS:__ Cattle Anatomy Different Species of Cattle Environmental Impact of Cattle Religious Symbolism of Cattle

**Videos**
The following are some youtube videos, staring my topic of choice:

Lindsay's Input: This is a great video! It really shows what kind of personalities Cow's actually have!! haha media type="youtube" key="se76s4vv_74&feature=related" width="425" height="350"

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**RSS Feeds**
The following are RSS feeds related to the subjects of cattle and those mentioned within my page links:

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**Reflection on Wiki Use:**
Wiki is an interesting tool to use to express one's one ideas and thoughts. It is quick and relatively easy to use once you learn all the ins and outs. Wiki is perfect, for those of us who are not technically inclined, as it is already set up to fit your needs, all you have to do is add your personal touch. Or in some cases the personal touch of multiple group members as Wiki offers the unique ability to edit the work of others, making a Wiki space a collaborate effort.

In my first experience with Wiki I learned how to link pages, set up a user account, upload pictures, link RSS feeds and videos and add a table of contents. I found Wiki relatively easy to use, as in most cases it is a step by step process with instructions along the way. I would encourage anyone that is interested in learning about Wiki, to go ahead and start their own page as it is a fun and easy tool to use.