Thursday, January 22, 2009
Reflection and Refraction Labs
In Green Science we did multiple labs on reflection and refraction. Some of the labs included optical illusions, using rainbow glasses, and shining a flashlight on a bubble to see what colors come out. One of the cooler labs was using rainbow glasses and looking at white lights. When you did this it looked there was more of the lights except they were in the colors of the rainbow. Then, once you shined a flashlight and looked at that light it looked like there was a rainbow beam. All in all, it was fun and I actually learned about reflection and refraction. In my opinion fun and education is a great combo.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Ladies and Gentelmen...BRACK OBAMA 44th PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How it Happened...
On January 20, 2009 one of the most historic events in American history took place. This event was the inauguration of our first African-American president Barack Obama who is now our 44th President. It was an extremely cold and bitter day but despite the weather millions of people showed up to support the new president and wittiness history. First, Vice President Joe Biden was sworn into office then President Barack Obama was sworn in. In his inaugural speech President Obama addressed the country's many issues. President Obama also said how we must unite as a people and begin the long struggle ahead of us.
The first article I read was from the New York Times website. This article talks mainly about the inaugural speech and not his full day. It capitalizes on how he brought out the mistakes we have made and blamed the whole country itself for not making critical decisions. Yet, the article states ",he was far less specific about how he would combine his lofty vision and his passion for pragmatism into urgently solutions." I believe this web article was looking for more straight forward plans and ideas instead President Obama just told the people of America to overcome this struggle we must be unified with each other and the world. Although, this article seemed to understand the daunting task that waits the new President.
In my second article from The Wall Street Journal it focuses on his whole inaugural day. It begins from his speech and how he has many issues to face from the economic crisis to the Middle East situation. It also talks about how far America has come from the civil rights movement and how an African-American can now become President.It then described the scene of the Mall and how many people who remember the Civil Rights Movement believe things have come in full circle. Yet, the article had something to say about the parade too, "for the most part on Tuesday, Mr.Obama and Washington enjoyed a rare moment of harmony." But still, President Obama began work right away by having meetings with his economic advisers and military officials on plans to withdraw the troops from Iraq. Lastly, President Obama has begun to draw up plans to shut down Guantanamo Bay. All in all, I believe President Obama made an excellent speech and the is much work to be down but with his leadership we will chance. YES WE CAN!!!!! http://www.nytimes.com/2009/%2001/21/us/plotics/21assess.html?ref=us
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123247866100498973.html
The first article I read was from the New York Times website. This article talks mainly about the inaugural speech and not his full day. It capitalizes on how he brought out the mistakes we have made and blamed the whole country itself for not making critical decisions. Yet, the article states ",he was far less specific about how he would combine his lofty vision and his passion for pragmatism into urgently solutions." I believe this web article was looking for more straight forward plans and ideas instead President Obama just told the people of America to overcome this struggle we must be unified with each other and the world. Although, this article seemed to understand the daunting task that waits the new President.
In my second article from The Wall Street Journal it focuses on his whole inaugural day. It begins from his speech and how he has many issues to face from the economic crisis to the Middle East situation. It also talks about how far America has come from the civil rights movement and how an African-American can now become President.It then described the scene of the Mall and how many people who remember the Civil Rights Movement believe things have come in full circle. Yet, the article had something to say about the parade too, "for the most part on Tuesday, Mr.Obama and Washington enjoyed a rare moment of harmony." But still, President Obama began work right away by having meetings with his economic advisers and military officials on plans to withdraw the troops from Iraq. Lastly, President Obama has begun to draw up plans to shut down Guantanamo Bay. All in all, I believe President Obama made an excellent speech and the is much work to be down but with his leadership we will chance. YES WE CAN!!!!! http://www.nytimes.com/2009/%2001/21/us/plotics/21assess.html?ref=us
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123247866100498973.html
Thursday, January 8, 2009
House's on the MOOOOONNN!!!!????????? YES!?!?!?
On January 8, 2009 students at The College of Engineering at Virgina Tech created highly durable bricks. These bricks can be used for buildings on the moon. This will be used to design dome buildings for colonies on the moon. The bricks are made of lunar-rock like material mixed with aluminum powder that can be molded into any form. The invention won the In-Situ Lunar Resource Utilization award from PISCES a group dedicated to getting life on the moon. The brick is roughly 5in. by 2.5in. by 1in. and theoretical can be made into any size or shape. The brick can withstand 2,450lbs nearly the weight of a Ford Focus. Maybe they can also make roads on the moon then they can make Ferrari moon cars. That would be awesome!! Anyway, I believe with this new discovery we well be able to colonize the Moon. Maybe they can have football games on the moon!!!!! Now, that would be sick!! sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090106145348.htm
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