Between 1950 and 2000, the U.S. population nearly doubled. However, in that same period, public demand for water more than tripled! Americans now use an average of 100 gallons of water each day — enough to fill 1,600 drinking glasses!
A recent government survey showed that at least 36 states are anticipating local, regional, or statewide water shortages by 2013.
Most people realize that hot water uses up energy, but supplying and treating cold water requires a significant amount of energy too. American public water supply and treatment facilities consume about 56 billion kilowatt-hours per year — enough electricity to power more than 5 million homes for an entire year.
If all U.S. households installed water-efficient appliances, the country would save more than 3 trillion gallons of water and more than $18 billion dollars per year!
World electricity demand is expected to double between 2000 and 2030. The greatest increase will occur in the developing world, and the most rapid growth will occur in people's homes.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
3 Stories
1. SKorea resumes psychological warfare with NKorea -
South Korea blared propaganda broadcasts into North Korea on Tuesday after a six-year halt and Pyongyang said its troops were bracing for war as tensions spiked on the divided peninsula over the sinking of a warship.
North Korea's leader ordered its 1.2 million-member military to get ready for combat after South Korea blamed the North for a March 26 torpedo strike that sank the warship Cheonan and killed 46 sailors
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100525/ap_on_re_as/as_skorea_ship_sinks;_ylt=AhhsyTAJA7wk5JOo1WQBZ9l34T0D;_ylu=X3oDMTJsNHNhNTUxBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwNTI1L2FzX3Nrb3JlYV9zaGlwX3NpbmtzBGNwb3MDMgRwb3MDNwRzZWMDeW5fdG9wX3N0b3J5BHNsawNza29yZWFyZXN1bWU-
2. Google vs. China
Like many other well-known organizations, we face cyber attacks of varying degrees on a regular basis. In mid-December, we detected a highly sophisticated and targeted attack on our corporate infrastructure originating from China that resulted in the theft of intellectual property from Google.
China has also tried to breach into several gmail accounts owned by chinese human rights activists and several other big websites.
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-approach-to-china.html
3.Grenades, Smoke, Explosions As Hundreds of Cops and Troops Move In On Accused Drug Lord Christopher Coke
As hundreds of troops and police officers close in on alleged drug lord Christopher Coke, explosions and steady gun fire can be heard throughout the Tivoli Gardens neighborhood of Kingston, Jamaica. Plumes of smoke are rising from the barricaded community and journalists are hearing reports of as many as 15 dead, but caution that at this time they are unable to confirm that tally.
As many as 700 troops from the Jamaica Defence Force have been deployed in West Kingston, with 200 or more at the barricaded community, and according to authorities as many as 1000 police officers are also mobilized. Many can be seen in flak jackets and armed with heavy weapons, including AK 47s, to counter the heavily armed drug gangsters and supporters who are forming a ring around the area where Coke is thought to be holed up.
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/accused-jamaican-drug-lord-surrender/story?id=10729119
South Korea blared propaganda broadcasts into North Korea on Tuesday after a six-year halt and Pyongyang said its troops were bracing for war as tensions spiked on the divided peninsula over the sinking of a warship.
North Korea's leader ordered its 1.2 million-member military to get ready for combat after South Korea blamed the North for a March 26 torpedo strike that sank the warship Cheonan and killed 46 sailors
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100525/ap_on_re_as/as_skorea_ship_sinks;_ylt=AhhsyTAJA7wk5JOo1WQBZ9l34T0D;_ylu=X3oDMTJsNHNhNTUxBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwNTI1L2FzX3Nrb3JlYV9zaGlwX3NpbmtzBGNwb3MDMgRwb3MDNwRzZWMDeW5fdG9wX3N0b3J5BHNsawNza29yZWFyZXN1bWU-
2. Google vs. China
Like many other well-known organizations, we face cyber attacks of varying degrees on a regular basis. In mid-December, we detected a highly sophisticated and targeted attack on our corporate infrastructure originating from China that resulted in the theft of intellectual property from Google.
China has also tried to breach into several gmail accounts owned by chinese human rights activists and several other big websites.
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-approach-to-china.html
3.Grenades, Smoke, Explosions As Hundreds of Cops and Troops Move In On Accused Drug Lord Christopher Coke
As hundreds of troops and police officers close in on alleged drug lord Christopher Coke, explosions and steady gun fire can be heard throughout the Tivoli Gardens neighborhood of Kingston, Jamaica. Plumes of smoke are rising from the barricaded community and journalists are hearing reports of as many as 15 dead, but caution that at this time they are unable to confirm that tally.
As many as 700 troops from the Jamaica Defence Force have been deployed in West Kingston, with 200 or more at the barricaded community, and according to authorities as many as 1000 police officers are also mobilized. Many can be seen in flak jackets and armed with heavy weapons, including AK 47s, to counter the heavily armed drug gangsters and supporters who are forming a ring around the area where Coke is thought to be holed up.
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/accused-jamaican-drug-lord-surrender/story?id=10729119
Friday, May 21, 2010
Charity
My Charity is "Changing the Present" you can give money to have gifts donated in your name to the less fortunate.
For $125 you can donate a goat and 2 chickens!
Changingthepresent.org
For $125 you can donate a goat and 2 chickens!
Changingthepresent.org
Friday, May 7, 2010
3Little Pigs Script
N-The story of the 3 little pigs
It all started on a hot summer day, the 3 little pig brothers were in the process of taking there christmas pictures.
The photographer, Mr. Wolf had his eye on the pigs since they walked in. He kept suggesting dirogitory poses and skimpy clothes. But the pigs knew better. After they paid they scurried away.
W- Wait! Wait, little pigs! Oh little pigs, oh little pigs!
N- The wolf gave chase after discovering the pigs had forgottent heir photos. This of course frightened the pigs, and they ran has fast as they could to their homes. The first house he came across was one made of straw!
W- Little pig, oh little pig come out! Come out!
N- The wolf said has he waved his camra in the air, but just then, a beam of light from the sight bounced of the camra and onto the first little pig's straw house! A fire broke out! And after a few miniutes, the house was burned to the ground, and the big was cooked. Now the wolf didn't want to waste such a dilicious looking big, so he ate the little pig in one big bite.
W- What a dilicious little pig! Now I must find the other two piggies, and give them their photos!
N- Off went the wolf, and soon after he began his search, he came upon a house made of sticks with a little pig cowering in the window.
W- Little pig! I have your photos!
P- Oh my! Thank you Mr.Wolf! Let me get us some tea!
N- Has the pig goes to get the tea, he trips on a misplaced stick and stumbles into the walls of his house causing collapse
N- After the rubble settles all that remains is a pig cooking over an open fire, now the wolf not one to waste a meal eats up the little piggy.
N- Has the wolf continues his search he comes upon a house made of bricks.
W- Pig! Mr.Pig are you home?
PM - Oh my! Wilber! I do not believe who it is!
PM - It's your father!
W - Oh my, you mean to tell me these little pigs were my children?
N- Now for our lost listeners, the wolf once had a romantic encounter with a little pig in the past, and the result was the 3 little pigs.
W - Son I have the photos of you and your 2 brothers!
N- And like something out of a hollywood movie they run to each other in slow motion.
N- But the wolf feels a grumble in his stomach, and in two big bites it's over. The End
It all started on a hot summer day, the 3 little pig brothers were in the process of taking there christmas pictures.
The photographer, Mr. Wolf had his eye on the pigs since they walked in. He kept suggesting dirogitory poses and skimpy clothes. But the pigs knew better. After they paid they scurried away.
W- Wait! Wait, little pigs! Oh little pigs, oh little pigs!
N- The wolf gave chase after discovering the pigs had forgottent heir photos. This of course frightened the pigs, and they ran has fast as they could to their homes. The first house he came across was one made of straw!
W- Little pig, oh little pig come out! Come out!
N- The wolf said has he waved his camra in the air, but just then, a beam of light from the sight bounced of the camra and onto the first little pig's straw house! A fire broke out! And after a few miniutes, the house was burned to the ground, and the big was cooked. Now the wolf didn't want to waste such a dilicious looking big, so he ate the little pig in one big bite.
W- What a dilicious little pig! Now I must find the other two piggies, and give them their photos!
N- Off went the wolf, and soon after he began his search, he came upon a house made of sticks with a little pig cowering in the window.
W- Little pig! I have your photos!
P- Oh my! Thank you Mr.Wolf! Let me get us some tea!
N- Has the pig goes to get the tea, he trips on a misplaced stick and stumbles into the walls of his house causing collapse
N- After the rubble settles all that remains is a pig cooking over an open fire, now the wolf not one to waste a meal eats up the little piggy.
N- Has the wolf continues his search he comes upon a house made of bricks.
W- Pig! Mr.Pig are you home?
PM - Oh my! Wilber! I do not believe who it is!
PM - It's your father!
W - Oh my, you mean to tell me these little pigs were my children?
N- Now for our lost listeners, the wolf once had a romantic encounter with a little pig in the past, and the result was the 3 little pigs.
W - Son I have the photos of you and your 2 brothers!
N- And like something out of a hollywood movie they run to each other in slow motion.
N- But the wolf feels a grumble in his stomach, and in two big bites it's over. The End
Friday, April 30, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Video #8 P.S.A.
Lights
Lights are an important part of our lives, they are needed so we don't trip over chairs,and so we can see where we are. So remember, keep your lights on!
Lights are an important part of our lives, they are needed so we don't trip over chairs,and so we can see where we are. So remember, keep your lights on!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Post #9 Flu Prevention Tips
Tips for preventing flu and colds.
#1: Wash your hands.
#2: Don't sneeze into your hands.
#3: Don't touch your face.
#4: Drink Plenty of fluids.
#5: Inhale heated air for at least 15min once to twice a week.
#6: Do Aerobic exercises.
#7: Relax.
#1: Wash your hands.
#2: Don't sneeze into your hands.
#3: Don't touch your face.
#4: Drink Plenty of fluids.
#5: Inhale heated air for at least 15min once to twice a week.
#6: Do Aerobic exercises.
#7: Relax.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Post #8 Kid Friendly Recipe
Angel Lush
Prep Time:15min
Ready in: 1hr 15min
Serves: 10 people
Ingredients:
1 (20 ounce) can "DOLE" crushed pineapple, in juice, undrained.
1 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling
1 cup thawed "COOL WHIP LITE" Whipped Topping
1 (10 ounce) package round angel food cake
10 fresh strawberries
Directions:
1. Mix pineapple with its juice and the dry pudding mix in a medium bowl. Gently stir in whipped topping.
2. Cut cake horizontally into three layers. Place bottom cake layer. Cut-side up, on serving plate; top with 1-1/3 cups of the pudding mixture. Cover with middle cake layer and an additional 1 cup of the remaining pudding mixture. Top with the remaining cake layer; spread top of dessert with the remaining pudding mixture.
3. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Top with strawberries just before serving.
Prep Time:15min
Ready in: 1hr 15min
Serves: 10 people
Ingredients:
1 (20 ounce) can "DOLE" crushed pineapple, in juice, undrained.
1 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling
1 cup thawed "COOL WHIP LITE" Whipped Topping
1 (10 ounce) package round angel food cake
10 fresh strawberries
Directions:
1. Mix pineapple with its juice and the dry pudding mix in a medium bowl. Gently stir in whipped topping.
2. Cut cake horizontally into three layers. Place bottom cake layer. Cut-side up, on serving plate; top with 1-1/3 cups of the pudding mixture. Cover with middle cake layer and an additional 1 cup of the remaining pudding mixture. Top with the remaining cake layer; spread top of dessert with the remaining pudding mixture.
3. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Top with strawberries just before serving.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Post #7 New Movie
Title: Night of the Demons
Staring: Shannon Elizabeth, Monica Keena, Doria Baird, Edward Furlong, Tiffany Shepis.
Summary: The ultimate Halloween party becomes the setting for a terrifying night of satanic slaughter when seven teenagers become trapped in a mansion filled with rampaging demons in this remake Kevin S.Tenny's influential 1988 horror classic. Everyone in New Orleans knows the dark story of Broussard Mansion, but none of the locals have dared set foot in the notorious estate...until now. Angela Feld has chosen Broussard Mansion as the setting for this year's annual Halloween bash. No one throws a party quite like Angela, and when her friends catch wind of the plan, curiosity takes precedence over fear. Later that night, the party is packed and the music is blasting when the police show up to spoil the fun and send everyone packing. The only ones left behind are Angela, Maddie, Lily, Suzanne, Colin, Dex, and Jason, and they're not ready to call it a night just yet. Upon venturing down into the basement, Colin and Angela make a grisly discovery that sets into motion a diabolical series of events. There is no escape from the fear that follows next, because as the doors of Broussard Mansion mysteriously lock, a horde of ancient demons rise from the darkness to unleash the infernal powers of Hell on the desperate teens, who will fight to the death to protect their immortal souls.
Staring: Shannon Elizabeth, Monica Keena, Doria Baird, Edward Furlong, Tiffany Shepis.
Summary: The ultimate Halloween party becomes the setting for a terrifying night of satanic slaughter when seven teenagers become trapped in a mansion filled with rampaging demons in this remake Kevin S.Tenny's influential 1988 horror classic. Everyone in New Orleans knows the dark story of Broussard Mansion, but none of the locals have dared set foot in the notorious estate...until now. Angela Feld has chosen Broussard Mansion as the setting for this year's annual Halloween bash. No one throws a party quite like Angela, and when her friends catch wind of the plan, curiosity takes precedence over fear. Later that night, the party is packed and the music is blasting when the police show up to spoil the fun and send everyone packing. The only ones left behind are Angela, Maddie, Lily, Suzanne, Colin, Dex, and Jason, and they're not ready to call it a night just yet. Upon venturing down into the basement, Colin and Angela make a grisly discovery that sets into motion a diabolical series of events. There is no escape from the fear that follows next, because as the doors of Broussard Mansion mysteriously lock, a horde of ancient demons rise from the darkness to unleash the infernal powers of Hell on the desperate teens, who will fight to the death to protect their immortal souls.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Post #5 Historical Figure
Amos Bronson Alcott:
Amos was born November 29, 1799.
And died on March 4, 1888.
In Spring 1830, he was wed to the 29-year-old Abby May, they had 4 children.
Amos was an American teacher, writer and philosopher who left a legacy of forward-thinking social ideas.
"Fruitlands" was a utopia made by Amos, that went with the philosophy of Transcendentalism
Amos was born November 29, 1799.
And died on March 4, 1888.
In Spring 1830, he was wed to the 29-year-old Abby May, they had 4 children.
Amos was an American teacher, writer and philosopher who left a legacy of forward-thinking social ideas.
"Fruitlands" was a utopia made by Amos, that went with the philosophy of Transcendentalism
Friday, February 12, 2010
Post #5: SAT Vocabulary Word - Clairvoyant.
Clairvoyant: Having clairvoyance : Able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
Words needed to understand definition:
Clairvoyance: Ability to perceive matters beyond the range of ordinary perception.
Words needed to understand definition:
Clairvoyance: Ability to perceive matters beyond the range of ordinary perception.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Post #4 Interview Response
Interview #1:
I thought the interview was boring and a little to short. There was nothing to catch attention, or keep it.
Interview #2:
I thought the 2ed interview was more entertaining, and had a good amount of questions, it was bright, and kept my attention.
Perfect Interview:
Who: Satan
Question 1: What do you look like?
Question 2: Whats your history with God?
Question 3: Do you have any children?
Question 4: What is hell like?
Question 5: What are your hobbies?
I thought the interview was boring and a little to short. There was nothing to catch attention, or keep it.
Interview #2:
I thought the 2ed interview was more entertaining, and had a good amount of questions, it was bright, and kept my attention.
Perfect Interview:
Who: Satan
Question 1: What do you look like?
Question 2: Whats your history with God?
Question 3: Do you have any children?
Question 4: What is hell like?
Question 5: What are your hobbies?
Monday, February 1, 2010
Post #3 Interview Questions
1. Why do you want to become a teacher?
2. What are three of your weaknesses as a teacher?
3. List three of your strengths and explain each one.
4. Do you make learning fun for students? How?
5. Describe a successful lesson. Why it was successful?
6. What would you do if a student wasn’t handing his/her homework on a regular basis?
7. How much homework do you give?
8. What would you do if a student was complaining about an assignment you gave?
9. What would you do if a parent complained about an assignment?
10. What is your least favorite age/grade/subject to teach? Details?
2. What are three of your weaknesses as a teacher?
3. List three of your strengths and explain each one.
4. Do you make learning fun for students? How?
5. Describe a successful lesson. Why it was successful?
6. What would you do if a student wasn’t handing his/her homework on a regular basis?
7. How much homework do you give?
8. What would you do if a student was complaining about an assignment you gave?
9. What would you do if a parent complained about an assignment?
10. What is your least favorite age/grade/subject to teach? Details?
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Post #2 Interesting News
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35060425/ns/us_news-weird_news/
Sumarry:
A woman called the police about her diamond ring being stolen out of her car. During an attempt to making one man confess to a crime he commited, he began coughing uncontrolably, and coughed up a $20,000 ring. The ring was given back to its owner soon after, and the man is being charged with stolen property charges.
Sumarry:
A woman called the police about her diamond ring being stolen out of her car. During an attempt to making one man confess to a crime he commited, he began coughing uncontrolably, and coughed up a $20,000 ring. The ring was given back to its owner soon after, and the man is being charged with stolen property charges.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Post #1
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7042692/Schoolboy-jumps-onto-moving-bus.html
Summary:
Summary:
As an attempt to make a youtube video, a teenager waits by an underpass for a bus to drive by. When a bus finally comes by he jumps off the over-pass onto the roof of the bus. A witness stated that the stun was highly dangerous and irresponsible.
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