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Class Response: Sugar Lab

A couple of weeks ago, we did a lab dealing with a sugar cube. When I observed the sugar cube the observations I made were that it was: a cube, white, sweet, hard, rough and 10 cm by 10 cm by 10 cm. Next, I crushed it with the mortar and pestle and looked at it under the microscope. The little grains of sugar looked like little, tiny sugar cubes. After that, I put the crushed sugar into a glass of water. After the sugar is poured into the glass of water it is still viable. The sugar the starts to disappear or dissolve in the water. You can tell the sugar was still there though because the water had the sweet taste like the sugar. After we had to draw a diagram of what we did. This was a good lab because it helped me become better at making good observations and making good detailed diagrams.

3-D Television Expected in Homes in 2010

Who: Robert Perry, an executive vice president at Panasonic

Where: A resent technology expo in Atlanta, Georgia

When: October 24, 2009

What and Why: Imagine sitting at home watching TV and having the people actually popping out of the screen. Robert Perry says it's possible and is almost accessible to you . This new way of watching TV is very complicated though. In order to see whatever you're watching in 3-D, you would need to wear special 3-D glasses like the ones you get when you go to the movies to see a 3-D movie. These glasses are very high tech. Shutters on the glasses swap the view vision from right eye to left eye as an image on the screen moves back and forth. When constantly they tested these glasses at the expo many people said that this was annoying with the lenses moving. Perry says this will me a great new way to play video games and watch sporting events. These TV's are expected to come out within 5 to 10 years.

My Opinion: I think it would be cool to watch TV in 3-D. I also think it would be a waste of money to get one. If you think about it, in order to watch regular TV in 3-D, you would have to by a whole new TV, DVD player and the glasses. In this article it doesn't tell you what the price of these new TV's would be. I think they will be expensive, which will not appeal to many buyers.

I got my info from: http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/10/24/3D.home.television/index.html

Putting Cattle on a Diet to Curb Climate Change

Who: Professor Jamie Newbold of Animal and Microbial Sciences Division

Where: Aberystwyth University, Wales, England

When: September 14, 2009

What and Why: Professor Newbold did a study and discovered livestock or cattle could be a portion of the climate problem in the environment. Newbold said, when livestock digests food, they produce methane gas(a by-product). The livestock can produce anywhere from 250 to 500 liters a day. The reason why this is harmful to the environment is because methane gas warms the earth quicker which is one of the problems we already have. How can you help? Everyone can do simple things like eat less or stop eating meat, trade in your SUV's for more environmental friendly cars and turn down your home heating. All of those things will help the environment because if we reduce other methane gases, the cattle gasses will not be as much as an impact on the earth.

My Opinion: I never knew cattle had such an impact on the earth. The things the article states everyone can do to help, I think are reasonable. If we stop or eat less meat that will make people healthier because they will have to eat more vegetables. Also, if we turn down the heating we could just be a little colder, but you can just put a sweatshirt on to solve that problem. Finally, I think giving up your SUV will be the hardest. However, just like the rest it will turn out to be better for you because if you get a smaller car, it will save you money because will not be as expensive as a big car.

I got my info from:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/09/11/cow.methane.power/index.html

October Sky Blog

The movie October Sky is flied with examples of science, math and character education traits. One example of science are the rockets. This whole movie was about rocket science. The four kids use the scientific method to find the best way to build a good rocket. Along with the science of the rockets, there was also math involved. The kids had to figure out formulas and solve different equations to make sure their rocket worked properly. All of the character traits are shown, however, one that stood out the most was respect. At first, Homer’s dad did not like that Homer was building the rockets because he thought Homer should be working in the coal mine with him. But when Homer wins the national science fair, his dad not only starts to respect the rocket, he respects Homer too. As you can see, in October Sky science, math and character education traits were demonstrated.  

My Response Blog

I read Shecklerluv1128’s blog on Tay Sachs disease. It made me feel sad that a person with this would die at just 4 and 5. I wonder why this disease is not in the U.S. When you say that there are Cherry Red spots in the eyes and that’s how you know that person is a victim, I cant imagine what that would look like. Also, when you say that symptoms are that you can’t swallow, does that mean you just drool? Tay Sachs disease is very sad and I hope one day they find a cure for it. Hopefully, since it only occurs if both parents have the gene, not a lot of people will get the disease.    

Glow In The Dark Venus

Who: ESA's Venus Express spaceship

Where: Venus

When: February 25, 2009

What: The ESA's Venus Express spaceship observed that there was a glow around Venus durning nighttime. This glow is impossible to see with the naked eye, however, the scientists saw it using a Infrared Thermal Imaging Spectrometer(VIRTIS) which is something used to see wavelengths. 

 

Why: The glow was caused by the Sun's ultraviolet light rays.

My Opinion: I think it makes a lot of sense that the weird glow was caused by UV rays since Venus is right by the Sun. Also, I wonder if the scientists were shocked when they saw this or if this happens often.   

I got my info from: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090224133735.htm 

Highway Robbery in Russia

In Moscow, on February 23rd, there were 7 suspects who stole about 43 million rubles or $ 1 million in cash on the highway! You might ask, how did this happen, well 2 of the 7 suspects dressed up as traffic police. When the 2 suspects told their victims to stop their car the five other suspects held them at gunpoint. Two bankers told police that the suspects had automatic riffles. It is still unknown why these people did this. I think this is crazy. I have never heard anything like this before! I wonder if police will release the names of these people. I hope no one was harmed and those 7 suspects go to jail for causing what police said, on of Russia's biggest armed robberies in years. 

I got my info from: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29347537/ 

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Red VS Blue

Who: Researchers at the University of British Columbia

When: Thursday, February 5, 2009

Where: England

What: Researchers did a study with 600 people. The test was to see if people's performance is different when they are looking at red or blue. Some people did the red test and had better results in remembering words and stuff like that. The other people took the blue test and did better in creativity.

Why: The researchers did the test to see if it is true that if you work in a room that has a lot of red in it, you're work will be more accurate and if you work in a room with a lot of blue in it you're work will be more creative.

My Opinion: I think this is true. The colors that are around you make an impacted on the kind of way you feel. For example, if you are working in a yellow room, you are going to feel more energized than if you were working in a black room. The opposite effect of red rooms vs blue rooms makes since because red is the opposite color of blue, so the feelings are going to be different.

I got my info from: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/06/science/06color.html?_r=1&ref=science&pagewanted=print

Chuck, the Groundhogs Day groundhog

On February 2nd, Groundhogs Day, Chuck the groundhog bit the New York mayor, Michael Bloomberg. A day after this, the zookeepers from the Staten Island Zoo(where the incident happened) decided to take Chuck out for another photo op. However, things don't go as planed. Chuck spotted a photograph of Mayor Bloomberg that was planted there by a photographer. Then, he flared his teeth  and rubbed his lips in the corner on the picture. In my opinion, this groundhog is crazy. In the article it states,"He's usually well behaved," insisted Doug Schwartz, a zookeeper." Based on what happened over those two days Chuck is either just crazy, or hates Major Bloomberg.    

I got my info from: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/04/nyregion/04groundhog.html?_r=1&pagewanted=print

Peanut Products Recall

Who: FDA (Food and Drug Administration)  

When: Friday, January 23rd 

Where: United States 

What: There is a recall on peanut butter and peanut paste products from the Peanut                   Corporation of America (PCA) in Georgia(processing plant). These products include some cookies, crackers, cereal, candy, ice cream and some pet food products.  

Why: The peanut butter and peanut paste has been contaminated with salmonella typhimurium, which can make you very sick.   

My Opinion: I think that this recall is going to be hard for people to avoid. This is because a lot of food is made with peanut paste or peanut butter. I hope this recall doesn't last long.   

I got my info from: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html 

 

Inauguration of Barack Obama

On Tuesday, January 20th, a historic event took place in Washington DC.  Barack Obama was inaugurated to be the first African American president of the United States. Over a million people traveled long distances and fought the brutal, cold, weather to wittiness this. And, many people watched all day at home. This was truly a proud moment for Americans. 

"In his inaugural address, Mr. Obama promised to take "bold and swift" actions to restore the economy by creating jobs through public works projects, improving education, promoting alternative energy and relying on new technology." said The New York Times. In this article it states that as Barack Obama took the oath to become president, he used the same bible that was used by Abraham Lincoln on his inauguration. Also, it says that people were packed from the National Mall all the way to beyond the Washington Monument. This was the biggest crowd ever! However, the inauguration does not stop there.

Later in the day , there were many balls and everyone was pumped. In my second article from Access Hollywood, it says "President Obama and his wife finally arrived to the MTV and Service Nation's Youth Ball after 10:30 pm,taking the stage to loud chants of "O-B-A-M-A" and "Yes We Can" from the patrons gathered." Preforming at this ball was Fall Out Boy, Kanye West and Kid Rock, while Usher, Rosario Dawson and Tobey Maguire were there. Another ball that took place was the Neighborhood Ball where Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige and will.i.am took the stage and had Queen Latifah as a special appearance. The other balls were the Western Ball with a duet from Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony, the Midwestern Ball where Sherly Crow preformed and finally the Commander in Chief Ball where Bon Jovi sang. All of these balls took place all across Capitol Hill.

In my opinion the inauguration was truly a spectacular and historic moment. After watching it on TV, I wish that I was there to wittiness it in person. This was a proud moment for all Americans and proves that Matin Luther King Jr.'s speech, "I have a Dream" has really come true.  

I got my first article from: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/21/us/politics/20web-inaug2.html?s...uguration%20of%barack%20obama&at=Search&scp=2&pagewanted=print

I got my second article from: http://www.acceshollywood.com/beyonce-mariah-and-more-step-out-at-inaugural-balls-to-celebrate-president-obama_article_13166

        

Panda with Attitude Bites Zoo Trespasser

Who: Nine year old panda named Gugu

Where: Zoo in Beijing, China

When: Thursday, January 8th 2009

What: Gugu attacked and bit a man on the legs who came into his cage. The man got away when a zoo worker got in and distracted the panda by swinging a broom. After, the man who got bitten was driven to a hospital for rabies shots. Luckily, his injuries were minor. 

Why: This all happened because the man just went in to pick up a toy.

My Opinion: I think the man got bitten because the panda is very defensive when someone gets into his cage. That's because the article says that two other people who went into the cage got bitten too. Also, I think that the zoo should have a warning sign saying: Please do not climb into the cage with the panda. Hopefully, that would keep people out.

I got my info from: http://news.yahoo.com/