View the before / after picture of Susan Boyle, listen to her Britain's got Talent audition, and using Wikipedia, research 5 facts about Susan't personal life. Comment on all of the above.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY&feature=related
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Day 20 Blog
Some interesting Cell phone facts for your information, please read and comment.
Did you know that two cell phones operating on either side of an egg will cook the egg and the same thing is happening to your brain and eyes when it's up next to your head?
Did you know you can dial 911 on a Cell phone for emergency service even if the phone is locked or not in service?
Did you know that for around $100 (sometimes less, sometimes up to $440), anyone can buy a list of everyone you've called from your cell phone for the last month? Sometimes they can also get your incoming calls and call locations, too.
Did you know cell phones are actually a radio -- an extremely sophisticated radio, but a radio nonetheless?
Did you know that up to 60% of the radiation emitted by a typical cell phone, (enough to cause heating), will be absorbed by the user’s head?
Did you know that different brands and models of phones have widely different levels of radiation emissions?
Did you know that two cell phones operating on either side of an egg will cook the egg and the same thing is happening to your brain and eyes when it's up next to your head?
Did you know you can dial 911 on a Cell phone for emergency service even if the phone is locked or not in service?
Did you know that for around $100 (sometimes less, sometimes up to $440), anyone can buy a list of everyone you've called from your cell phone for the last month? Sometimes they can also get your incoming calls and call locations, too.
Did you know cell phones are actually a radio -- an extremely sophisticated radio, but a radio nonetheless?
Did you know that up to 60% of the radiation emitted by a typical cell phone, (enough to cause heating), will be absorbed by the user’s head?
Did you know that different brands and models of phones have widely different levels of radiation emissions?
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Day 19 Blog
Comment on some of the following quotes regarding cell phone addictions:
One in six young adults could be addicted to their mobile phones, research suggests. A study of the mobile phone use of more than 100 students showed a large proportion exhibited symptoms more usually associated with compulsive gamblers. Many were so attached to their mobile that they relied on it to lift their mood, resorted to lying about how much they used it and regularly borrowed money from friends and relatives to pay their bills.
The symptoms could be even worse for younger teenagers than those studied.While most of us are "addicted" to our mobiles, apparently some have it so bad that they're receiving treatment. Two children (ages 12 an 13) were admitted to a mental health clinic to cure what's been labeled as cellphone addiction.
From the Telegraph:They were brought in after spending an average of six hours a day on their phones, talking, texting or playing games.Their parents became concerned that the children, aged 12 and 13, were unable to carry out normal activities without their handsets. They were failing at school and deceiving relatives in an attempt to obtain more money for phone cards.
According to the doctors on staff, it's the first time that a "specific" treatment has been used to cure mobile phone addiction. Then again, these are children who are 12 and 13. They seem a lot more like two kids distracted from their school work than strung-out junkies begging for quarters at the side of the road so that they can get their next fix.
"They both showed disturbed behaviour and this exhibited itself in failure at school. They both had serious difficulties leading normal lives."Both children had had their own phones for 18 months and were not controlled by their parents."One paid for their phone by getting money from the grandmother and other family members, without explaining what they were going to do with it," said Dr Utgès.At least two cases of phone addiction have been reported in Britain where young people who were obsessed with their phones and became depressed when the number of incoming calls or messages dropped.
Comment on your beliefs behind cell phone addictions.
One in six young adults could be addicted to their mobile phones, research suggests. A study of the mobile phone use of more than 100 students showed a large proportion exhibited symptoms more usually associated with compulsive gamblers. Many were so attached to their mobile that they relied on it to lift their mood, resorted to lying about how much they used it and regularly borrowed money from friends and relatives to pay their bills.
The symptoms could be even worse for younger teenagers than those studied.While most of us are "addicted" to our mobiles, apparently some have it so bad that they're receiving treatment. Two children (ages 12 an 13) were admitted to a mental health clinic to cure what's been labeled as cellphone addiction.
From the Telegraph:They were brought in after spending an average of six hours a day on their phones, talking, texting or playing games.Their parents became concerned that the children, aged 12 and 13, were unable to carry out normal activities without their handsets. They were failing at school and deceiving relatives in an attempt to obtain more money for phone cards.
According to the doctors on staff, it's the first time that a "specific" treatment has been used to cure mobile phone addiction. Then again, these are children who are 12 and 13. They seem a lot more like two kids distracted from their school work than strung-out junkies begging for quarters at the side of the road so that they can get their next fix.
"They both showed disturbed behaviour and this exhibited itself in failure at school. They both had serious difficulties leading normal lives."Both children had had their own phones for 18 months and were not controlled by their parents."One paid for their phone by getting money from the grandmother and other family members, without explaining what they were going to do with it," said Dr Utgès.At least two cases of phone addiction have been reported in Britain where young people who were obsessed with their phones and became depressed when the number of incoming calls or messages dropped.
Comment on your beliefs behind cell phone addictions.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Day 18 Blog
Watch these video clips on Earth Day. Comment on how you can make a small difference in such a big world. What is your biggest concern for your own future in regards to our earth?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy6b9IGANjM&feature=PlayList&p=2F1ACEE36E514D38&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-egKvUP_Rw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy6b9IGANjM&feature=PlayList&p=2F1ACEE36E514D38&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-egKvUP_Rw&feature=related
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Day 17 Blog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA View this video on a Lost Generation. Do you believe that you are a part of a lost generation or do you believe you can change the world?
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