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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Verbal Phrases+Picture Story=THIS
The child learned so much from just sitting there in the her Grandmama's living room. She closed her eyes and let her grandmothers husky voice create pictures in her mind. The smell of baking cookies swirled in the air and the cool air of the air conditioner made the moment all the more wonderful for her. She loved visiting her Grandmama, she always had so many stories to tell, one always more enthralling than the last.Though sometimes she was angry with her parents about leaving for the city so much, she did'nt mind spending the day with her Grandmama. As a matter of fact, she hated it when she had to go home. She listened intently and soon everything changed. The child no longer felt the cool ari conditioner but the warmth of the sun and a cool breeze. She didn't hear the hum of the icebox, but an a distant voice shouting out words. She saw many people, mostly of color, gathered around the Washington Monument and looking forward listening the shouting words. It took a while for the child to understand what picture her Grandmama's voice had created this time, but she soon realized that she had transported her back into time, into a very historic moment. A smile broke out across her face and listened to the speech of Martin Luther King Jr. All at once the scene disappeared before her and she was back in her Grandmama's living room and the cool air conditioner, the smell of baking cookies, the soft leather beneath her, were all back. All she could do was sit smiling at her grandmother, just as the door opened and the child's Mama walked into the living room.
Friday, November 7, 2008
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.
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
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
Thursday, October 30, 2008
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
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
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
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.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Virtual Violence Essay for HOLT
check it outttt...
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.
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.
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