WRAP: Data

The study showed that when singers are put in a choir they tend to blend together and sing according to everyone else. When they sing solo they tend to tune to the piano. Both soloists and choir singers are stronger in certain areas, and weaker in other areas. They both seem to focus on certain aspects of their voices to make them stronger soloists/choir singers.

Math Post

So this math class in general is a bit different.I find the math to be quite the same as most of the math i've done in the past year. Even though math isn't my best subject it is a tad "fun". I think that its more challenging than anything and my grade right now seems to show it. I'm sure that this class will become easier in time with patience. I have all the hope in the world that this class will get better in time, I just have to wait for the chance to present itself.

Book Soundtrack

Protagonist
Yo-Yo Ma---   Moses and Marco Polo Suite
This song describes the protagonist "   " well because of her love for classical music. She also played the cello and maintained a very strong connection with it. She actually loved Yo-Yo Ma and once her boyfriend took her to see him in concert. The elegance of the piece describes the simplicity and yet majesty of the combination of the instruments.


Climax
Eric Whitacre--- A Boy and a Girl
The song "A Boy and a Girl" tells a story about one boy loving a girl and all their feelings. The beautiful description of their journey through love paints one magnificent portrait. I chose this song just for that simple reason. The climax had to deal with Adam and Mia, and it perfectly depicts them in a romantic state of mind.



Theme
I Won't Give Up--- Jason Mraz
Mia and her love of all that she holds dear is scattered. Her immediate family dies and she is on the brink. The moment the rest of her family tells her they love her and Adam comes she realizes they won't give up on her. Adam especially brought unwavering love to Mia and I believe that throughout this entire book the song "I Won't Give Up" shows the heart of the book.



Random Scene
I Am Not Yours--- Z Randall Stroope
The flashbacks to when Mia and Adam would go out on dates and he would watch her in school and take her places is described perfectly by the song "I Am Not Yours". It speaks poetry into the hearts of anyone and it demonstrates love at its finest. I think that  the tranquil nature and also sensational tone can captivate anyone. It truly shows the love in these parts of the book.





Random Scene
I Will Remember You---- Sarah Mclachlan
This song has to do with the part of the book when Mia is in the hospital bed. She has her family come visit her and tell each talk to her. They all really say the same thing really, and that is even if she chooses to die they will always remember her. I believe this song ties in strongly to this.

Case Study 1

I agree with the studies accuracy. Most of the reason that they brought up probably played a main role in their decisions. Depression and things in that nature can do a lot of damage to a person and no one really knows when they'll break. If I could ask any questions it would be "what do their parents think?" I saw a movie that dealt with a parents point of view after a shooting and it is extremely hard. This study shows that in our school we could have some of the same things happen. We would never know though, people aren't really open in the way of speaking on their feelings.

WRAP: Solar blog

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/02/germany-solar-idUSL6E8J2LNQ20120802
http://energy.gov/

• Germany has produced more solar power than the US because they recently installed over 4,300 MegaWatts of  solar power bringing them to 28,000 MW
• The government has mandated incentives that they used for this.

• I could save money energy wise mostly in lighting my house and the vast amount of things we have plugged in we can unplug them.

• Solar energy might be a bit of a problem considering trees block most of my house so it may be a tad bit complicated.

• I think the US will be more accepting of it later on but right now people don't really understand or look to much into it because green products are more expensive. I think more people would be more willing to integrate is for the cost to be less expensive.
• If boats could some how have solar panels on them then store the energy I believe it would help in that area of solar production, Considering that the ocean is constantly getting sun without much blockage

Response to the oblivious... Sex

http://theweek.com/article/index/216704/should-parents-allow-teen-sex-at-home

Should Parents Allow Teen Sex At Home 
     By Jezebel 

"One mom, Patty Skudlarek, told Good Morning America that if her 18-year-old son is going to have sex, she wants him to get off in the safety of his own bedroom, "as opposed to a motel, a car or a park, or wherever they're doing it these days." Are these parents being too permissive?" 


First off, having sex is undeniable because the human body demands it. It is nearly uncontrollable and unpredictable. I believe these parents such as Patty are making smarter moves. Eventually whether anyone likes it or not these teens will have sex. That is the nature of things now a days. Those parents blinded by their elders, who forced stronger morals than those today, will be in for a rude awakening when they find out their kids are having sex somewhere anyway. Besides that not having sex at home can always be more risky! The things that happen outside of your safe little home that you cannot control are just waiting for your teen to be caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Anything can happen at anytime and in any place, I just believe the parents keeping it at home are trying to make it a bit more safe and controlled.

Article response

10 smartphone habits you should avoid
     By Andrea Bartz and Brenna Ehrlich

"That's right, we're talking about how annoying and rude and antisocial we've all become with our smartphones and tablets. As CNN investigates all the ways mobile devices are changing our lives."


I believe this statement has is too overreactive. First off, anyone can be annoying and rude whether or not they have a smartphone! Our emotions make sure that we feel every possible emotion so we're bound to show them eventually. Secondly, people have a number of reasons they are antisocial. Some people are bullied and don't want to be put in that situation. Others could have trust issues, depressed, hateful, anything can play a part in antisocial behavior. As for investigating the changes in our lives, why not look at the positives. More parts of the world are now connected and people can tell their stories instead of being in the dark and having to travel through their adversities alone. Technology has brought people closer to their lost family members and loved ones as well. Trying to judge the malevolent nature of smartphones without any regard for the lighter side of things can be a bit "annoying" and "rude" don't you think?!