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As things get warm, it becomes easier for it to become moist. This is true in most cases. Take that example and put it into our atmosphere. With the increasing temperatures, more moisture is being held in out atmosphere. All this moisture will be turned into heavy rainfall, hurricanes, or thunder snow. Guess what? this is all caused from global warming.
How this works? In a basic sense, as from what I have read so far, the increased heat is melting the polar ice caps. The released moisture will rise into the atmosphere and collect. All that moisture will equal major storms and what not.
There also seems to be an increase in tornado's in the United States. Just recently there was a tornado in North East, Philadelphia. Tornadoes in Philadelphia, let alone Pennsylvania are very rare. About 4 days ago, there was an EF-0 Tornado in Lehigh Valley. When does that ever happen? Scientist have just claimed that the increase in tornado activity is from global warming. Not enough information has been released for me to say anything about it.
It's a scary thought to have tornadoes tear apart your house. Or to have massive amounts of snow cave in your your ceiling and roof. I'm pretty sure none of you do either. So please take into consideration all the destruction that you can potentially cause by just throwing a McDoThe world doesn't revolve around it. It revolves around your actions. So take action and save the world!
Here's a quick fact:
Sorry if you can't see it
Henry Out.
Sources:
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/climate/globalwarming/2011-03-01-snow-cold-global-warming_N.htm
The Corn Industry
Two men, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, decided to become farmers to learn were the food they eat so much came from. After a nine month period, after planting 31,000 seeds of corn on one acre of land, turned into 10,000 pound harvest. Ten thousand pounds of corn can produced 57, 348 cans of soda, 3,894 corn-fed hamburgers, 2,301 pounds of bacon, or 6,726 boxes of corn flakes. Both of these men realized corn was literally in everything they ate. Doughnuts, bacon, beef, soda, etc. In the conclusion of gaining this knowledge, they decided to get their analyzed to exactly see how much corn was in their bodies. Cheney had a 58% make up of corn in his body and Ellis 53%.
Cheney and Ellis actually made a film called King Corn to show regular Americans what most of their food consists of. Cheney and Ellis say Earl Butz, the 18th secretary of agriculture, is the blame for this big industry of corn production that caused the fast food industry to boom in the past twenty years. After being in office from 1971 to 1976 under Presiden Nixon's appointment, Butz's idea was to genetically modify corn to create a surplus of the product.
So, Butz who died in 2008, could be the primary blame for this vegetable that colonized all of Americas died, but regardless, since it's a big money maker for corporations and no farmers, it's going to be hard to wean of off such a highly used project.
Sources:
Fueling The Fast Food Industry
Bullying.
One topic I feel that needs to be addressed is bullying. It is such a powerful thing and I feel it should be mentioned.The bullies don't even realize how effective what they're doing is. Over the internet, phone or in person. Bullying is bullying. There are a a lot of different reasons. The bullies feel insecure and they need someone to pick on and make them feel better about them self. Jealousy is a major reason. Like the bully isn't as pretty and the one person gets all the attention, so the bully just hates it so much she tries to make her feel bad. Because the other person is different. For example gay. When in reality there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, in my opinion.
These are just a few examples of what bullying could be about. If bullying of any kind is done to the point where person getting bullied is starting to feel so awful about them self they let the bully win. They take their own life. It's a heart breaking thing. It really is.
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WHY NOT SAME SEX MARRAIGE!?!?!?!?!?!?
The United States has come so far over the years with same-sex marriage. Granted, there has been over a half a million hate crimes for same - sex couples. Keep in consideration that there weren't that many people coming out in the 1920s, so that number of hate crimes was a lot.
There was a change that came for same-sex couples. In 1972, East Lansing, Michigan banned the discrimination against same sex couples. However, with change, there are always going to be people against it. Many people thought that it was a "threat" to the American way of life. Also, some Americans didn't want to have a gay airplane pilot, school teacher, or even doctor. However, when you think about it, we need those people. Why would you stop someone from helping you get to where you want to go, learn, or even cure your disease. WHY?
When you just sit there and ask yourself the question "WHY" , it is hard to think of an excuse. Any type of discrimination is wrong. There is a wide variety of people who are discriminated against on a daily basis. There are people that really take that seriously. There are people who take their own lives BECAUSE of it. But what I wan't you to do is just as yourself "WHY". You know the reasons why they are doing this. But why do most people want this for same-sex couples or anyone who is teased. These are the consequences. WHY? WHY? WHY and HOW can people so cruel?
The Link were I got all of my statistics is here.
Rehab After Drugs and Alcohol [ The Longterm Save] pt. 3
I do know someone who smokes and drinks to be cool his name is Nasir he is only 10 years old he has 2 older brothers and 2 older sister they live right next door to me. He smokes and drinks because his brothers do it. He tells them that if he doesn't smoke or drink with them he will tell their mom. The 2 older brothers are also young one is 12 the other 15. Now people come around asking to buy off of them and smoke with them. In reality they are using his money they no he want buy the drugs or alcohol because they are friends. So he buys and buys, smoke and drink. It is sad to see people at a young age do these things.
I have tried talking to them but they don't listen. I don't get why they don't listen. It is for their own health, but the more their friends come around the more they buy.
I hope all of this stops not just with them but in general drug and alcohol, abuse messes up people minds and action. It makes them look different as a person and kills people including themselves.
NO DRUGS
NO ALCOHOL
You and the World, Childhood Obesity, By Willie Willson
Some of you people that are reading this are probably thinking that childhood obesity can’t affect much of our general public. You are wrong. 16% of children are obese. That is a large enough of a percentage to be called an epidemic. Out of those obese children, ½ of them become obese adults.
If you are a parent and your child is obese, don’t just think that they will magically become fit. That is a process which lasts for a long time. Diet and exercise affect your Child's weight, and so does mindset. You need to make them think, and be strong enough to get through each day’s workout. You need to encourage them, and push them.
As I have previously stated, obese children are 51% more likely to get heart diseases, diabetes, or some other possibly fatal disease. About half of all obese people have diabetes as well. Also, people with a lower education have a higher chance at becoming obese. These are staggering statistics.
Throughout this project, I’ve discussed obesity through the lens of an academic. I cannot fathom being obese, but I know that this is an issue that needs to be pursued. America is slowly becoming more obese, and I don’t want the future of our country to look like the movie Wall-E. Help America by checking out the links below, and doing research yourself. With our help, this topic could become a first priority.
Bibliography:
http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/aa010803a.htm
Me and The World- The Energy Crisis #3
Solar
Hydro
Solar Alaska
Staying Home
Blog post #2
I was thinking about doing piano at first. Pretty sure I'm going to make either a xylophone or a twanger to make matters easier. Sound is produced with the xylophone by hitting on the keyboard of different sounds and pitches. The longer the rod the more mass it has where as to a shorter rod it'll have a more pitch sound.
2. Based on your understanding, how are you changing the pitch? What physical characteristics are important in this instrument?
It depends on the length and width of the rod to create the sound.
3. What materials will you actually be using for your instrument and why? How will you play your instrument? What is your plan for constructing the instrument?
I planned on using metal plates to use as the keyboard and a box to have a base for the plates. From my understandings, the length and width of the rod will have more of an effect in constructing the instrument I would like to play.
4. What outstanding questions do you still have?
Am I on the right path Ms. Awesome?
Musical Instrument: Blog post #2
I was thinking about doing piano at first. Pretty sure I'm going to make either a xylophone or a twanger to make matters easier. Sound is produced with the xylophone by hitting on the keyboard of different sounds and pitches. The longer the rod the more mass it has where as to a shorter rod it'll have a more pitch sound.
2. Based on your understanding, how are you changing the pitch? What physical characteristics are important in this instrument?
It depends on the length and width of the rod to create the sound.
3. What materials will you actually be using for your instrument and why? How will you play your instrument? What is your plan for constructing the instrument?
I planned on using metal plates to use as the keyboard and a box to have a base for the plates. From my understandings, the length and width of the rod will have more of an effect in constructing the instrument I would like to play.
4. What outstanding questions do you still have?
Am I on the right path Ms. Awesome?
butterflies
now for next Tuesdayyy. :]
i'm such a weirdo.
Blog Post #2 Gonzalez
2. Based on your understanding, how are you changing the pitch? What physical characteristics are important in this instrument?
You're changing the pitch of the instrument by using a thicker string.
3. What materials will you actually be using for your instrument and why? How will you play your instrument? What is your plan for constructing the instrument?
Wood, and Guitar Strings, maybe some sort of pegs (Most likely some sort of pegs to keep the strings on)
4. What outstanding questions do you still have?
Blog Post #1 Gilberto Gonzalez
To play a guitar you pluck or strum the strings.
You can change the note by putting your finger on a fret or using a different string.
--How is it shaped?
It's shaped like an Hour Glass.
--What does this make you think about how you can create and change sound?
I feel as if the shape effects the way the vibrations travel, also the amount of space inside affects how loud the instrument is.
--What connections (if any) do you think you can draw between what you are observing and you might already know about waves?
Ian McClendon Music Blog #1
-The proper way to play a guitar is by plucking the string or by strumming all the strings by holding certain frets that can produce specific tones/ notes.
- To change the note of the guitar can be done by plucking different strings and also by holding a string along the neck of the guitar. The further down the neck you hold the higher the pitch of the tone will be. Tones and notes that can flow together is counted by frets. From the top of the neck goes from 1-20 frets. Frets 3, 5, 7, 9 are the main notes to play.
-A guitar should be shaped with horizontal length so that the strings can be placed along the neck of the guitar and pass over a hollow base where the reverb of the sound can be amplified.
-I was thinking about how large of a hollow hole can be placed in the base and still how loud can it be? Will more holes in the guitar give it a different sound?
-As interfering waves are produced from the guitar while strumming can be more of a constructive interference and help the sound of the guitar. Also by plucking individual string along with other can correspond into a beautiful melody.
Video Of the Song: http://fretplay.com/guitar-videos.php?title=Train-Hey-Soul-Sister-Guitar-Lesson&band=train&studio=TotallyGuitars&id=2243
Music Instrument Blog
The instrument I chose was a xylophone. In order to produce sound you must hit the xylophone. The xylophone is a rectangular type of instrument with longer or shorter rectangles that produce higher and shorter notes. Those rectangles or hollow bars (depending on design) produce higher and lower pitched noises when you hit them.
When you hit the instrument the vibration through the material causes the sound waves to occur. If the bars are larger there needs to be more vibration, therefore causing a deeper sounds. So the size of the bars actually causes the pitch. For the instrument I am making I will most likely be using metal, copper, or PCP piping. I will play the instrument by hitting it with some type of bar that will actually cause sound. I will use nails and screws to make the instrument and as little tape as possible because tape muffles the sound and interferes with the sound waves.
Jesus Jimenez - Q4 outside drawing
Lamaya's Musical Blog #1
--How is it played? What does the person have to do to produce sound?
The arm holds up the viola, and the person playing the viola is holding it steady by the chin. You would have to move the bow across the strings to produce sound.
--How do you change a note?
Each string itself has it’s own note so moving the bow across the strings. Then, depending on where you place your fingers on the string at the top, it changes the way the note sounds.
--How is it shaped?
It have a vase like shape.
--What does this make you think about how you can create and change sound?
Sound can be changed by adding pressure to a specific part.
Do You Know Muffin Man?: An Expose of Child Labor in the American Food Industry
Here are some variations:
Do You Know the Muffin Man?: The True Story of One's Baker Quest to Find the Holy Grail
Do You Know the Muffin Man?: Or How the Colombian Drug Trade Became the World's Baking Empire
I'm screwed...
Good morning
Chance At Champions - Brett Chapman (Stats EC)
Unlike many other mathematics classes that I have completed during
my four years at SLA, Statistics with Ms. Thompson brings something different.
A quadratic equation or second derivative isn't as apparent to a human in
everyday life as statistics. With
that, Ms. Thompson has always created a requirement for real life application
in our benchmark projects. My favorite statistics benchmark of the year must
have been our third quarter benchmark, which required the class to apply our
knowledge of probability to the real world.
In
order to accomplish this, Shanice Braxton (my partner) and I decided to find
the probability of the Philadelphia Phillies winning the World Series. Before
the MLB season started, there was a lot of talk on the Phillies being a
favorable team to win the championship so we had to do the math. When dealing
with probability, there are two types, theoretical and experimental. Because
the Phillies were not actually playing, we had to choose theoretical
probability and use past winnings and loses of the team’s franchise history. Therefore,
to our surprise the Philadelphia Phillies only had approximately 1.5% of
winning the World Series! Besides the mathematics, we represented our data
graphically by creating a venn-diagram. Instead of creating a
simple venn-diagram of two intersecting circles, we created a diagram of
concentric circles (circles within circles) to show that winning the World
Series is dependent of going to the World Series, while that is simultaneously
dependant upon being in the playoff season to begin with. Other graphics were
later added to contribute to our pamphlets design and presentation.
All in
all, this project gave us incentive to inquire about probability and present
those findings. It also gave us the ability to research and collaborate on
applying statistical concepts to the real life situations. Although the
theoretical probability of the Phillies winning the World Series is slim,
anything can happen and we continue to cheer for them.
thirsty thursdaaaays
now im going to sleeeeeep(:
Favorite Stats Benchmark
Inquiry: Using two boxes or bags of Skittles; what are the probabilities of grabbing certain colors of Skittles out of a bag?
Research: Find the equation for obtaining one type of Skittle after another.
Collaboration: Get a few peers to grab a certain amount of Skittles for me.
Presentation: Using a keynote to show the probabilities of getting a certain color of candy/candies. Multiple slides will show the differences between two colors or
one color on its’ own.
Reflection: Reflect on if the probabilities are plausible and if the presentation could be better.