Shannan and I's prezi for computer animator.
http://prezi.com/yetzv5rs2dmg/computer-animator/
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Flash Lessons
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Grow:
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Friday, December 10, 2010
Re: In search for extraterrestrial life, here are the likeliest places to find it.
Scientists are becoming more convinced that there is alien life, and they say that there are several possible scenarios that could lead to their discovery:
- Mars. The planet has water undergroung and used to have even more water, which is key to life. Scientists believe that there's a good chance microbes would be living underground, even though they haven't found any evidence of this.
- Europa. The moon of Jupiter has radiation on the surface that would kill life. However, under a frozen ocean there is a chance that some type of microbes live in the liquid part below, perhaps near hydrothermal vents.
- Enceladus. The small moon of Saturn has supersonic plumes of gas and dust that shoot from its surface that could indicate it could have all-important liquid water.
-Titan. Saturns largest moon has liquid oceans, but they're most likely methane.
- On a planet outside our solar system. It is possible that astronomers using telescopes could detect an atmosphere on such a planet that could only be explained by photosynthesis or biological processes.
- On Earth. Scientists could fine life that came a board a meteorite or comet. They also could fine life deep in the sea or beneath Antarctica's ice, that is so unusual that it probably came from space.
- In radio signals. Scientists are scanning for alien transmissions from space.
I think if we were to find any aliens, they probably wouldnt be the small, big eyed, green things we picture. Probably more like small organisms like bacteria or something.... It's still an alien though, I guess. The one part about finding aliens on Earth kinda creeps me out. To think that there might be alien life on this planet is weird... However, if scientists discover new organisms, how would they be able to tell if its from another planet or has always been on this planet?
- Mars. The planet has water undergroung and used to have even more water, which is key to life. Scientists believe that there's a good chance microbes would be living underground, even though they haven't found any evidence of this.
- Europa. The moon of Jupiter has radiation on the surface that would kill life. However, under a frozen ocean there is a chance that some type of microbes live in the liquid part below, perhaps near hydrothermal vents.
- Enceladus. The small moon of Saturn has supersonic plumes of gas and dust that shoot from its surface that could indicate it could have all-important liquid water.
-Titan. Saturns largest moon has liquid oceans, but they're most likely methane.
- On a planet outside our solar system. It is possible that astronomers using telescopes could detect an atmosphere on such a planet that could only be explained by photosynthesis or biological processes.
- On Earth. Scientists could fine life that came a board a meteorite or comet. They also could fine life deep in the sea or beneath Antarctica's ice, that is so unusual that it probably came from space.
- In radio signals. Scientists are scanning for alien transmissions from space.
I think if we were to find any aliens, they probably wouldnt be the small, big eyed, green things we picture. Probably more like small organisms like bacteria or something.... It's still an alien though, I guess. The one part about finding aliens on Earth kinda creeps me out. To think that there might be alien life on this planet is weird... However, if scientists discover new organisms, how would they be able to tell if its from another planet or has always been on this planet?
Re: Private spacecraft makes history as first to reach orbit, returns to Earth
For the first time ever, a private company has launched a spacecraft into orbit and then guided it back to Earth. The capsule that belonged to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), splashed into the Pacific on Wednesday afternoon. It was launched three hours earlier atop the company's Falcon 9 rocket. NASA ordered up the demonstration as a first step to handing over space station supply runs and astronaut rides to private businesses. Only governments had managed to recover spacecraft re-entering from orbit. SpaceX's spacecraft, called Dragon, circled the Eath twice before parachuting into the Pacific upon command.
I don't have much of an opinion about this, probably because there was little information in the article. However, I do think that its pretty cool that technology is advancing pretty fast. Who knows, maybe we'll soon be able to take a joy ride around the Earth.
I don't have much of an opinion about this, probably because there was little information in the article. However, I do think that its pretty cool that technology is advancing pretty fast. Who knows, maybe we'll soon be able to take a joy ride around the Earth.
Re: Canadian blogger gets bail in Iran
An Iranian rights group says a Canadian-Iranian blogger has been temporarily freed from prison on bail of about $1.5 million. Hossein Derakhshan is serving a sentence of more than 19 years as part of Iran's widespread crackdown on the media and web. The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said Thursday that Derakhshan is expected back in prison in a few days. It's unclear who posted the bail. Derakhshan founded the first Farsi-language blog a decade ago and is often called the father of Iran's internet activism. In 2006, Derakhshan angered Iranian authorities by visiting Israel in what he called a peace mission.
Re: Parents blue after kids rack up big iTunes bills buying expensive game add-ons
"The Smurfs' Village", a game for the iPhone and other Apple products, was released a month aago and became the highest-grossing application in the iTunes store; but its free to download. Kelly Rummelhart of Gridley, Calif., stated that her 4-year-old son was playing on her iPad and racked up $66.88 in charges on her credit card without knowing what he was doing. Rummelhart had no idea that is was possible to buy things with real money inside the game. Apple introduced "in-app purchases" last year, which let developers use the iTunes billing system to sell items and add-ons in their games and applications. When the publishing company of the game "The Smurfs' Village", says purchases by children are "lamentable". When it realized what was happening, it added a warning about the in-app purchases to the game's description in the App Store, and it's updating the game to include warnings inside it as well.
If I was one of the parents who had a child spend this much money on app purchases without them actually being aware of it, I would be mad at the game too. And also the fact that the purchases are like, $60 for something that helps you in a game. It should be at most $5. Atleast the app is trying to warn parents and hopefully their children about the purchases.
If I was one of the parents who had a child spend this much money on app purchases without them actually being aware of it, I would be mad at the game too. And also the fact that the purchases are like, $60 for something that helps you in a game. It should be at most $5. Atleast the app is trying to warn parents and hopefully their children about the purchases.
Re: Baby mice produced from two males
Scientists in Texas have created baby mice from two males, which raises the possibility that double father offspring could someday repopulate vulnerable species. This advance could even help same-sex human couples have children carrying both parents' genes. The researchers first cloned a mother mouse from a male. The female carried the male DNA then mated with another male. Therefore, the offspring had the same genes from two males. The authors of the study called their findings "a new form of mammalian reproduction" and suggested that "it may also be possivle to generate sperm from a female donor and produce viable male and female progeny with two mothers."
I think these advances in science and biology are pretty amazing. It'll definitely help same-sex marriages become the norm in the US and Canada, which to me is a good thing.
I think these advances in science and biology are pretty amazing. It'll definitely help same-sex marriages become the norm in the US and Canada, which to me is a good thing.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Re: Accused teen music hacker issues apology
A German teen under investigation for hacking into the computers of Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson and other top recording artists for their music, has apologized. "I'm sorry for everything I've done - I never thought it would go so far. We were only interested in the music," Deniz A., told Germany's Bild newspaper in an interview that was published on wednesday. In a letter that was published in Bild, the 18-year-old says he is ashamed and "did not thing about the consequences." Him and his 23-year-old accomplice apparently earned more than $13, 000 from selling the rare tracks online. This raised the suspicion of a Kelly Clarkson fan, who informed the singer's management. They then reported the illegal sales to the authority. They young man are also accused of blackmailing Kesha with an explicit photo. Formal charges have yet to be filed but Duisberg state prosecuter Rolf Haferkamp said he expects the probe to be completed soon.
To be honest, I don't really think he's that sorry. He's probably sorry he got caught. However, I don't think they deserve to rot away in jail, because no one got hurt, they didn't discriminate against a race, and they didn't make anyone lose their livelihood. Their only intention was to make some money.
To be honest, I don't really think he's that sorry. He's probably sorry he got caught. However, I don't think they deserve to rot away in jail, because no one got hurt, they didn't discriminate against a race, and they didn't make anyone lose their livelihood. Their only intention was to make some money.
Re: Willow Palin in Facebook hot water for using gay slurs against schoolmate
Willow Palin is now facing some controversy for using homophobic slurs against a school mate who criticized her moms show "Sarah Palin's Alaska." She supposedly called the boy "so gay" and a "faggot". The gossip website TMZ.com picked up on the meltdown, which has now raised questions about the media spotlight that's so often upon children of political families and about the role of social media in modern-day politics. Feminist website Jezebel.com defended the younger Palins by saying "We have to feel bad for [them]. They didn't ask for their notoriety, and though the financial and publicity benefits are copious, it probably doesn't make up for that glaring spotlight and the fact that they're made to answer for their mom's choices." However, Dallas Lawrence, the managing director of digital public affairs at Burson-Marsteller, strongly disagreed by saying "Sarah Palin opened the door for media scrutiny of her family. You can't ask for anonymity or privacy out of the one side of your mouth while at the same time having a reality show, a book, Fox News appearances and one of your daughters on 'Dancing With the Stars'. She invited this attention and it's ultimately up to her to make sure her family is ready for prime time."
I don't agree with the way Willow handled the situation. Calling someone "so gay" and a "faggot" isn't the way to go. However, Willow is a teenager, and those words tend to be present in many teenagers vocabulary. I think the media made it a bigger deal then it was supposed to be. Yes, she's under constant media attention and should be careful of what she says due to this, but she didn't ask for media attention. Her Mom did.
I don't agree with the way Willow handled the situation. Calling someone "so gay" and a "faggot" isn't the way to go. However, Willow is a teenager, and those words tend to be present in many teenagers vocabulary. I think the media made it a bigger deal then it was supposed to be. Yes, she's under constant media attention and should be careful of what she says due to this, but she didn't ask for media attention. Her Mom did.
Re: 3 Ottawa men charged in teen's shooting death
Ottawa police have charged three men in connection to the recent murder of Yazdan Ghiasvand Ghiasi, a 16 year old boy who was found bleeding from a gunshot wound near China town this past Monday. The three men were arrested on Tuesday and are scheduled to appear in court this Wednesday. His death, which is not believed to be gang-related, is the 10th homicide in 2010 for Ottawa. A friend of the Ghiasi family called the teens death "unjustifiable"and that the family is struggling to understand why it happened. "He was so friendly and so close to everybody … everyone that knew him, loved him, and is going to miss him forever," they said.
It's horrible when a person is murdered, but its especially horrible when a child or teen is murdered, because they didn't get to experience all life has to offer. I hope the men who were arrested spend the rest of their life in jail, because they definitely deserve it.
It's horrible when a person is murdered, but its especially horrible when a child or teen is murdered, because they didn't get to experience all life has to offer. I hope the men who were arrested spend the rest of their life in jail, because they definitely deserve it.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Re: The secrets of the dead
Photographer Jack Burman has created a new book entitled The Dead, which contains a collection of pictures of the dead. Actual preserved dead bodies. He says, "In the presence of the dead, I'm in the presence of a life that has completed itself in a way that I haven't, in a way that none of us has." The images remind us that the dead, which were handled by artists and scientists, are the ultimate vessels of humanity- that we who are alive and looking will one day become the thing at which we gaze. Burman adds much to their presentation and admits that he sometimes works six inches from the corpse alone. He uses his pictures to relate stories and attempts to grasp life. For Burman, these images evoke the mysteries of life that photographs are able to contain.
I read the comments that were attached to the article, and a lot of people were saying that taking pictures like this was disrespectful to the dead and it takes away the persons dignity. I don't entirely disagree with this, but I'm more on the side of expressing yourself artistically and following what inspires you no matter what other people think about it. I think if Jack Burman was actually posing the dead bodies then it would really take away their dignity. However, he's just taking pictures of preserved dead bodies in their current state. Although I'm not to keen on looking at pictures of real dead bodies, I respect Jack Burman for doing what he loves and not letting other people stop him.
I read the comments that were attached to the article, and a lot of people were saying that taking pictures like this was disrespectful to the dead and it takes away the persons dignity. I don't entirely disagree with this, but I'm more on the side of expressing yourself artistically and following what inspires you no matter what other people think about it. I think if Jack Burman was actually posing the dead bodies then it would really take away their dignity. However, he's just taking pictures of preserved dead bodies in their current state. Although I'm not to keen on looking at pictures of real dead bodies, I respect Jack Burman for doing what he loves and not letting other people stop him.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Re: A Teacher Tried to Ban Student-Brought Pencils and Pens in School
Wendy Scott, a teacher at an elementary school in Massachusetts tried to ban pencils and pens that were brought from home in her classroom. She sent out a letter to all parents saying that students would no longer be allowed the bring writing implements to school. Pencils would be provided for students in class and any students caught with pencils or pens after November 15th would face punishment for having materials that could potentially be weapons.The first word that popped into my head when I read this article was...
Really?
A pencil or a pen is considered a potential dangerous weapon? How? If an elementary school kid were to stab someone it would go like, a milimetre into the skin. Sure it would hurt, but it wouldn't be lethal. And what's the difference between a pencil/pen from home and one from the teacher? The only way a kid would turn a pencil/pen into a weapon would be if they had an angry fit, and I'm sure they would probably find something else in the classroom that would do better damage, like a stapler or something. Next thing you know clothes will be banned because they could be used to "strangle someone". I think the only thing I learned from this article is that some people make no sense.
Really?
A pencil or a pen is considered a potential dangerous weapon? How? If an elementary school kid were to stab someone it would go like, a milimetre into the skin. Sure it would hurt, but it wouldn't be lethal. And what's the difference between a pencil/pen from home and one from the teacher? The only way a kid would turn a pencil/pen into a weapon would be if they had an angry fit, and I'm sure they would probably find something else in the classroom that would do better damage, like a stapler or something. Next thing you know clothes will be banned because they could be used to "strangle someone". I think the only thing I learned from this article is that some people make no sense.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
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