Valentines Day

This Valentines Day was pretty dull. I got the regulars gifts but not from the one i wanted the most. But hey, good things come to those who wait. ^_^ Maybe this year I would be with the one i want to be with after Valentines day. But anyways, i recieved lots of gifts, such as roses, chocolates, a necklace, and cards. They were all thoughtful gifts. THANK YOU!

Bodily/ Kinesthetic Learner

Today in ELA i took a survey to find out what type of learner i was. After the survey it classified me as a bodily/kinesthetic learner. That means i work well with using my body and skillful with hands on projects. I think its true. Because i learn best when its hands on and i get to move around. I get bored easily so this deffinately helps me learn better.

Science and Technology

Throughout the United States, Americans have struggled to make their lives a lot easier with new technology. This came about the Industrialization Era and the Westward Expansion. Both are examples of periods in US History that were supported by science and technology.
The Industrial Era was a period from the 18th to the 19th century where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and transport had an effect on the US. Industrialization is the growth of factories and industries. It started with the mechanization of the textile industries, the development of iron-making techniques and the increased use of refined coal. Trade expansion was made by the introduction of canals, improved roads and railways. The introduction of steam power fuelled by coal, wider use of water wheels and powered machinery increases the production capacity.
As the growth of factories increased so did the work force of immigrants contracted. In the factories the workers were paid for work that they produced rather than hours they worked. With the new technology and machines, it increased the amount of work an individual could do. Although the new technology increased efficiency, the work environment was unsafe, unsanitary, and ruled by the clock.
The Westward Expansion was a period of exploration and expansion. After the War of 1812 America turned to exploration and settlement of its territory to the West. Most of the population Immigrating were either exodusters, former plantation owners, or small farm owners who could not afford the North or East, or small farm owners who could not afford the North or East. They also came for greater economic opportunities and for religious freedom such as the Jews and Russians.
The West offered Government Grants, Great Plains, and job opportunities. When they reached the West (Russians, Jews, Chinese, Italian, and Polish) they lived in urban ghettos and worked in factories, sweat shops, coal mines, drilling for oil, railroads, and servant/housework. The increase in immigrants also increased the amounts of ghettos and tenements. The challenges they faced were assimilation, competition, and language. The immigrants had to learn English, face discrimination, and compete with African Americans in mining, dry farming, wind milling, and mechanical reaping.
Science and New Technologies helped better the lives of many Americans in the United States. The Industrialization Era and the Westward Expansion were examples of how technology and science caused positive and negative effects on American life during the 1800s. These periods opened up many doors for Americans in the United States for those who needed a new beginning.

Super Bowl xP

HEY!!!! The Saints won the super bowl. I was watching it with my cousins and we were betting on which team would win. At first i wanted to say the Colts but i changed my mind to the Saints. And sure enough they won! Colts 17 and Saints 31. What a turn out huh? Well my cousins were highly upset but oh well =p. i still won the 30 dollars and had a good weekend. BTW got a new aim sn. sm3xciidollxD hit me up!

Kid Tazered At Basketball Game

News hit local newspapers and new channels about a kid getting tasered at a basketball game.The incident happened outside the gymnasium at Monessen High School during a game with Washington High Friday.Two girls from competing schools began fighting in the hallway, The Pittsburg CW reported.Officers say the fight escalated to the point where players became involved.After reviewing the video taken during the fight, police are expecting to file disorderly conduct charges.

I think the fight wasn't necessary and the police officer didnt have to taser the kid. He could have just held him down or something. Now that the kid was tasered, charges are going to be pressed. shame on them!

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