Compare and Contrast

Modern Times Printer Vs. Colonial Times Printer

Times have changed greatly, especially since we have entered the computer age. Do you know what it was like way back in the Colonial times? Do you think that you can live without your cell phone, or your computer, or your car? Back then they didn’t have those things and had to do without. Here’s something to think about, do you know how in the morning, your newspaper is there? Do you ever wonder how it is made? By computers of course!
In Colonial times a printer was much different from the ones we have today. Theirs had small metal letters covered with ink, and when they pressed the button the letters would press against the paper and there you have your words. Today all you have to do is type the stories into the computer and press print. The computer did everything else. Another large difference is the people. The printer was the person that typed the story, but today the person who types the story is a reporter and they used a computerized printer to print out their work.
But there are some similarities too. The stories themselves are written by a person, and both printers (not the person) require ink to print the words. People still have to go out and find a story to report to the people of the town as well. Even though their times may be very different from ours, without their inventions we wouldn’t have what we have today.

obama;;

oh yes;
history was made this past Tuesday;
A black man was elected President;
And I had a 2 flutes of champagne (Everything was very funny after the second one.);
I was (still am) sick for the entire holiday (Friday to Tuesday);
I had mondo tension headaches for what seemed like ever and my head is still what i can only describe as sore from the pain.
In the mend;
Arican American prez.;
Life's good.
(more or less)

Peace and Hairgrease;

n u g g e t

Pretty Self Explanatory

Puppies

They're big and small
They're short and tall
They can be brown or white
Some have fur that glisten in the light
They are playful and happy
And they hardly ever take a "nappy"
They run around the house barking cheerily at one another
They roll around in the mud
One after another
They're so precious you can buy one for your spouse
And it's all fun and games until they go "potty" in the house

PowerPoint!!

Okay. I was having fun with PowerPoint today. (You guys know what that is). If you think about it is kinda ironic, because i was having fun doing a powerpoint on POLIO. I think that is pretty messed up. So yeah. Check it out.

Virtual Violence Essay for HOLT

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Virtual Violence:
Violent Video Games



Now before you go and pick up Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, think about this. Do you consider this game violent? And if you do, what kind of effect do you think it has on you? Many young kids today are exposed to very violent games and even though they may not notice, it affects them greatly. According to David Walsh at a recent conference, 79% of kids play video or computer games on a regular basis, and children between the ages 7 and 17 play games for an average of eight hours a week. Does this include you?

Studies show that youth that are ‘addicted’ to playing games were more likely to be in a bad mood before and after violent game play as opposed to non-‘addicted’ students. Now, before you blow this off, think about it. If you’re in a bad mood often you affect the people around you. They wouldn’t want to be around someone who’s always grumpy and cranky. And this is before and after game play, which is possibly all the time. Violent game play can also evoke violent and aggressive behavior.

According to a study of eighth and ninth graders, students who played more violent games were more likely to view the world as a violent place. Think of it this way. If you viewed the world this way, then you yourself become violent. Meaning, if you think everyone is out to get you, you would want to fight back, right? Also, students who play violent games were more likely to get into arguments with teachers, which could affect your academic grades, and fights during school, which also drops you grade and affects your future. Already you see that it affects your behavior and potentially your future. So is playing violent games really worth the risk?

And on top of that it affects your bodily functions. Playing bad games increases your heart rate and induces psychological arousal, and your blood pressure increases. All of these things happen when you are in a fight, but you are just sitting there; playing a game you are subjecting your body to dangerous conditions. Again, I ask you, is it worth the risk?

Now, I know that the more violent games tend be a lot more fun than the norm. But do you think it is worth to risk the way your life is now to just to have a few hours of entertainment? I don’t think so. And in conclusion, the next time you decide to play Saints Row, or Gears of War, think about how that may affect you. It may be a little; it may be a lot, but it all matters.

Aaahh!!!

As many of you may know we have a lot going on this week. Especially for me. Monday is the day for doctors appointment. Tuesday is when the chaos begins. For one, it's my buddies birthday, and its volleyball tryouts, and school pictures. Wednesday is the day for cheerleading/dance team tryouts and I tend to go. But in the morning we have the EXPLORE test and I know everyone is looking forward to that! (NOT!) Thurday is the second day for cheerleading/dance team tryouts. Friday I don't know what may be going on but hopefully they will announce who made what team. I am exhausted. I haven't gotten decent sleep in about a week. I hope i get to rest up this weekend but it doesn't look to likely. Wish me luck guys!

Peace and Hairgrease,

-ariana

Free writer

I had to do a free writing project for the week. Based on this picture: Helen Frankenthaler's Flood

Flood

Looking at this picture I can practically hear the strangled cries of the stranded New Orleanians, as the ravaging hurricane ripped through the bowl-shaped city. My eyes prick with the thought of the many innocent people reduced to such low living conditions, sometimes resulting in death. The sharp crack from the failing levees creates a tsunami of fear, crashing over the citizens and washing away the very foundations of what we know as the city of New Orleans. Along with the houses, all traces of hope and happiness washed away with the contaminated waters. Leaving nothing behind but damage, destruction and depression. Homes and stores were looted and people lost their lives. The air was thick with the stench of horror, so pungent it was almost tangible. Thank goodness for FEMA!