Before reading the article I thought that the article would be about how people communicate through eye contact. Eye contact is an extremely important part of human communication. By looking at some one you can read their body language. Sometimes by looking at someones eyes you can even tell what they are thinking.
After reading the article I learned that people use their eyes to communicate more than I thought. "In much of the United States direct eye contact is considered an expression of honesty and forthrightness." Our eyes show people when we are interested or not interested in someone or something. By glancing at someone or something for a longer period of time our eyes show that we are showing or expressing interest. When we look away or do not look at something for too long, as if looking over something, our eyes show a lack of interest. Our eyes are so amazing and beautiful and no one ever realizes this! It interests me to know that our eyes are such an important part of body language and communication.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
ROBOFISH
Before reading the article I believed that the article would be very interesting. It appeared as if a group of college students from MIT created a robotic school of fish. This is of interest to me because maybe the students will be able to follow and record information about other fish. The robotic fish might fit in with the other fish in the schools.
After reading the article what I first assumed was true. The students created a robot fish. They named these new robotic fish Robotuna’s. “Most of the brains, the electronics, are embedded inside,” said Alvaradeo, who designed the robofish with fellow MIT engineer Kamal Youcef-Toumi. “We have built prototypes with the battery inside, but for my experiments, for simplicity. We have a lot of prototypes that are simply tethered. We have a cable that runs out from the body and connects to a power supply.” The new robofish will be used to map the ocean floor, detect pollution or inspect and survey submerged boats or oil and gas pipelines. This will aid the world so much in the future by helping to make the world a better place.
After reading the article what I first assumed was true. The students created a robot fish. They named these new robotic fish Robotuna’s. “Most of the brains, the electronics, are embedded inside,” said Alvaradeo, who designed the robofish with fellow MIT engineer Kamal Youcef-Toumi. “We have built prototypes with the battery inside, but for my experiments, for simplicity. We have a lot of prototypes that are simply tethered. We have a cable that runs out from the body and connects to a power supply.” The new robofish will be used to map the ocean floor, detect pollution or inspect and survey submerged boats or oil and gas pipelines. This will aid the world so much in the future by helping to make the world a better place.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Four- legged critter: best snap shots
Before reading the article I realized how cute the dog on the cover page of the article was. I like all animals and dogs are one of my favorites. In reading the article I believe that it will be about a dog that won a photo contest.
After reading the article I discovered that the dog did moe than just win the photo contest, he won his owners respect as being the youngest puppy to be bread and place so high. He also won his owners charity a large sum of money. "Were just happy for the attention this has brought to our charities as well as others supported by so many cute dogs in this competition," McCool said. With the puppy winning the competition, all the money will be going to McCool's charity.
After reading the article I discovered that the dog did moe than just win the photo contest, he won his owners respect as being the youngest puppy to be bread and place so high. He also won his owners charity a large sum of money. "Were just happy for the attention this has brought to our charities as well as others supported by so many cute dogs in this competition," McCool said. With the puppy winning the competition, all the money will be going to McCool's charity.
Swine flu
H1N1 flu virus, or swine flu, is a highly contagious disease. People who become ill with H1N1 suffer a wide variety of symptoms. These symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. At the end of October the government will be sending out swine flu vaccinations to help people fight this disease. Schools across the country are taking whatever steps necessary in order to protect their students. Everyone should wash their hands more often and carry purell on them so that they can prevent the spread of the flu.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tatoo and piercing.
After looking at the title of the article, I became worried about the dangers of body art. Body art has previously been affiliated with tough and rough looking people, or outcasts in society. It is odd to see that so many more people today are getting tattoos. I wonder what the risks are, and how people can prevent dangerous things from happening to their bodies. Hopefully the article can help answer some of my quetions.
The article lists a few problems that occur to people with tatoos and piercings, such as infections and skin irritations. Most body art places do not use sterile methods when piercing people or giving people tatoos. In unclean and dirty work conditions, piercers and tatoo artists can give their customers diseases such as HIV, hepatitis b and C, tetanus and many other diseases. Body art, as beautiful as it may seem can be harmful, or even deadly.
This article pretains to all people with body art. All people should be aware of the dangers and give a lot of thought about what they want to get before they get something done permanently to their bodies. Body art can be beautiful but pain is a price to pay. For anyone interested in getting a tatoo or a body part pierced, I suggest you be extremely careful and think before you get something you might regret in the future.
The article lists a few problems that occur to people with tatoos and piercings, such as infections and skin irritations. Most body art places do not use sterile methods when piercing people or giving people tatoos. In unclean and dirty work conditions, piercers and tatoo artists can give their customers diseases such as HIV, hepatitis b and C, tetanus and many other diseases. Body art, as beautiful as it may seem can be harmful, or even deadly.
This article pretains to all people with body art. All people should be aware of the dangers and give a lot of thought about what they want to get before they get something done permanently to their bodies. Body art can be beautiful but pain is a price to pay. For anyone interested in getting a tatoo or a body part pierced, I suggest you be extremely careful and think before you get something you might regret in the future.
Bilingual children
Before reading the article about bilingual children, I knew that the article must have had facts about children who speak more than one language. I question how difficult it is for these children to make it through life. Is it harder for these children to make it through the day? Do these children get confused when speaking two languages? It is very interesting to see people who can speak more than one language because they must know about two cultures instead of one particular kind of culture.
After reading the article most of my questions were answered. Children learning more than one language seem to be a little slow in learning at first, but afterwards they catch up with their fellow friends. Parents talking to children should not mix lanuages. They should speak in one specific and a certain time and the other language at another time. When languages are mixed, the child or person learning becomes confused and this makes the learning process more difficult.
This article involves people and children learning two languages. Bilingual children may not get a grasp on the language at first, but after time they will learn about the culture and master the language. Children should not be discouraged from this difficult learning process because then they may be turned away from the language that they are learning.
After reading the article most of my questions were answered. Children learning more than one language seem to be a little slow in learning at first, but afterwards they catch up with their fellow friends. Parents talking to children should not mix lanuages. They should speak in one specific and a certain time and the other language at another time. When languages are mixed, the child or person learning becomes confused and this makes the learning process more difficult.
This article involves people and children learning two languages. Bilingual children may not get a grasp on the language at first, but after time they will learn about the culture and master the language. Children should not be discouraged from this difficult learning process because then they may be turned away from the language that they are learning.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Smoking bans help save lives
Before reading the article I first thought that it was good news that there was a large drop in heart attacks after smoking bans were put into place. Smoking is an unhealthy habit and despite the dangers, people still smoke. With multiple new bans being put into place, hopefully less people will be hurt or killed by smoking.
After reading the article I became aware of the statistics of people harmed by smoking. The article states, “In 2005, there were 1.26 million heart attacks in the U.S., and about 445687 of those people died, according to the American heart association. The new research suggests that a nationwide ban on smoking in public and workplaces could prevent 100,000 to 225,000 heart attacks each year in the U.S., says one study author, Dr. David Meyers of the Kansas School of Medicine.” It is good to see that things will be getting better for people. I really hope that people realize how dangerous smoking is for their health and I hope that they can quit as soon as possible.
This article is about how smoking bans are helping people to live healthier lives. Smoking is a bad and dangerous habit that claims the lives of hundreds of people every year. Dr. David Meyers from the University Of Kansas School Of Medicine states statistics and facts about the dangers of smoking and second hand smoke. I hope that people read this article and see how bad smoking is for them. It would be amazing if all smokers would one day decide to just quit.
After reading the article I became aware of the statistics of people harmed by smoking. The article states, “In 2005, there were 1.26 million heart attacks in the U.S., and about 445687 of those people died, according to the American heart association. The new research suggests that a nationwide ban on smoking in public and workplaces could prevent 100,000 to 225,000 heart attacks each year in the U.S., says one study author, Dr. David Meyers of the Kansas School of Medicine.” It is good to see that things will be getting better for people. I really hope that people realize how dangerous smoking is for their health and I hope that they can quit as soon as possible.
This article is about how smoking bans are helping people to live healthier lives. Smoking is a bad and dangerous habit that claims the lives of hundreds of people every year. Dr. David Meyers from the University Of Kansas School Of Medicine states statistics and facts about the dangers of smoking and second hand smoke. I hope that people read this article and see how bad smoking is for them. It would be amazing if all smokers would one day decide to just quit.
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