News Facts 12/14

1. Water chlorination in hotel in Miami.

2. 2 sick, 1 dead.

3. U.S troops in Afghanistan being targeted by local Taliban.

4. Bigger IEDs threaten troops.

5. Anti-mine vehicles can not withstand new explosives.

6. FTD stymies businessman.

7. Diagnosis of FTD is fatal.

8.  This condition is very rare.

9. New health care pact is doomed.

10. Medicare buy in for seniors.

Obama Afghanistan strategy: More troops in quickly, drawdown in 2011

Tuesday December 1, President Barack Obama explained that there will be a deployment of 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan. This is part of a strategy to reverse the momentum of the Taliban and make the government stable. The additional troops will be sent away quickly beginning in early 2010 and starting to withdraw some time during 2011. Obama’s goal is to wihdraw most of the U.S. forces by the end of his term in 2013.

This is the second increase the president has ordered to the Islamic Country since his term began in January.

In his speech Tuesday, Obama said his strategy had 3 objectives:

“• Deny al Qaeda a safe haven

• Reverse the Taliban’s momentum and deny it the ability to overthrow Afghanistan’s government

• Strengthen Afghanistan’s security forces and government

The additional troops was one way to achieve these, he said. Other strategies will include holding Afghan government leaders accountable for corruption, focus assistance on areas that could help the lives of Afghans, and securing the country’s border with Pakistan.” (cnn)

Independent Work 11/11

1. Where is the ribbon located? The ribbon is located along the top of a Microsoft Word document.

2. What are the three main components that make up the ribbon? Tabs, Groups and Commands

3. What are the names of all the tabs? Home, Insert, Page Layout, References, Mailings, Review, View

4. Where are the group names located? The group names are located under the tabs and above the document.

5. What are the commands? Commands are the actions that can be performed on your document.

6. What is a template? A template is an example of how to do something; a starting place like the info cards template.

7. Why are templates helpful? Templates are helpful because they are a starting place to build of of.

8. What is the good thing about styles in office 2007? A good thing is that it is easy to navigate because it is so visual. The styles command is a good thing because it makes good for titles, subtitles, quotes, emphasis, etc… There are template styles and you can create you own.

9. What are some of the uses for a table in word? A table can be used to make a chart. Examples: Calender, schedule, sign out sheet, help keep text aligned.

10. What are graphics? How can you use them in word? Graphics are pictures. They can be used with clip art or word art. Insert tab>illustrations group>commands. Shapes, smart art, charts…

11. What is mail merge? What can you this for? Mail merge is useful for printing documents multiple times for multiple recipients. Like acceptance letters. Mass emails.

12. What is document security view? Document Security view is restricting how people can access your document. It locks your document so that people can not change your text.

13. Why do you think that office has changed so much? Office has changed so much to keep up with Mac and make it easier to navigate throughout the program.

14. If you don’t know how something in technology works, what are some ways you can learn? You can read the manual or just by using the program.

The Dream

I am in my bed trying to fall asleep.  I flip from left to right and stare at the ceiling for a while.  Everything about my day is being replayed in my mind. I would give anything to just fall asleep and escape to la la land. The next thing I know, I wake up in an elaborate forest filled with bright colored plants and mythical creatures. I do not know whether I am awake or still asleep, but I am kind of liking it. As I walk through the forest I pass by I see many unusual things. Then, I see him. The big hairy man himself, Sasquatch. “Sasquatch!” I yell. “Hello, Zach,” he replies, “what are you doing here?” “I’m not exactly sure,” I answer, “I guess I’m just admiring your wonderful forest.” He then thanks me and asks if I would like to take a dip in the Strawberry River. Of course I took up this offer because I knew it was a once in a life time chance. So we went tubing down the Strawberry River. I then realized how late it must be and told Sasquatch that I should be getting home. He asked me if I wanted to fly so we would get there faster. “You can fly?” I asked surprised. “Of course I can,” he responded. So I hopped on his back and we took off the ground. Then I realized how unreal this all was and that I must be dreaming. So then I woke up, back in my bedroom where I started. It was all a dream.

THE END

College Affordability

When it comes to college, you have to visit all of the schools that you are interested in, no matter what the price may be. You can receive almost any education you want if you know enough about financial aid. If you understand this process any education can become a reality. You just need to keep the following in mind.

An important rule to follow is to subtract the financial aid package you are considering and subtract it from the institutions stated cost of attendance. This is how the actual cost of attendance is found. Whether your situation be financial need, academic performance, talent, or any other factor, it will impact the scholarships or grants offered to you. The cut-off is set at a surprisingly high level so you shouldn’t assume that you won’t qualify for aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid provides information used by the federal government to determine what your family’s expected contribution is. This amount will be the same no matter which school you choose to go to. It is a way for the school to build a financial aid package especially for you. The FAFSA can be completed simply online. It should be submitted by March 1. The are many other financial aid forms that can be submitted besides the FAFSA also.

Need is another important factor in determining what kind of financial aid that is fit for you. Determining need is defined as the difference between the full cost of attendance and the estimated family contribution. This is determined by the federal government using the FAFSA. The school may modify the estimated family contribution based on additional information that you provide. A financial need does not put you in a low income category. Situations in your family such as the number of children or the number of children in a higher education can play a role here. The time it may take to earn your degree should also be considered. it could take five or more years to earn a bachelor’s degree. This would multiply your tuition by five or more. The salary you are planning to earn after you graduate should also be considered. Your need can easily be determined if these factors are put into the equation.

In conclusion, no school can be too expensive for you. If you want to receive a certain education then there is plenty of financial aid that can be helpful toward making your college decision. There are plenty of ways to do so, and many factors that must be taken into consideration before determining what type of aid you need. The main point here is that you can make almost any education a reality.

 

 

“To be right is not always popular…To be popular is not always right.”

To me, this quote is very important. It is saying how the right and moral thing to do is not always the popular choice, and it can exclude you from the crowd. On the other side it is basically saying the same exact thing, how being popular can either be a result of or lead to bad choices if you just go with the rest of your friends. It’s important to remember that it is a lot easier to make the wrong choices to fit in than to make the right ones and be an outcast. We have to know which choices are the right choices when we are faced with tough decisions surrounding our friends. Even if it means going against them, they should understand if they are truly friends.

10 Things That Make Me Laugh

• When other people laugh i am unable to control myself. I’ll laugh harder then them even after they finish, so i look crazy.
• When someone else gets hurt, as long as it’s not serious I have to laugh especially if it’s from a cool fall.
• When I get hurt because I do things that are not so smart I find it hilarious.
• When someone else says something stupid and everyone realizes it, we can all get a good laugh. It’s especially funny when the person who says it knows how they sounded and can join in with the laughter.
• When I say something stupid and I know and everyone else is laughing, I have to have a good laugh at myself.
• The Office has to be the funniest show on t.v. It can make me laugh no matter how many times I see it.
• Mark Novak because he is some character, and I love the way he speaks along with his large head.
• Whenever I get yelled at I can’t control myself and have to laugh. Weather it’s by a teacher, coach, or my parents I usually get myself into more trouble.
• The short cartoons that are on Cartoon Network late at night. Theyhave to be the most ridiculous things I have ever seen in my life I have to laugh at it even though they really aren’t too funny.
• Whenever I think back on the most awkward situations I put myself through, I realize how funny they actually were.

Current Event: ‘Unresponsive’ pilot crashes in Indiana as F-16s trail

Wednesday September 30: A small plane that took off from Grand Rapids, Michigan lost contact with ground air traffic control. The statement said:

“Upon intercepting the aircraft, the F-16 pilots reported the pilot was unresponsive.” (cnn.com)

The plane crashed outside of Muncie, Indiana into a farm in Randolph county, near Winchester, Indiana at about 12:40 P.M. ET. No one on the ground was hurt and the sole fatality is believed to be the only occupant of the plane, the pilot, whose identity has not yet been confirmed.

Correct Posture

1. These stretches can be done either sitting down or standing up.

2.You should always begin in the neutral position.

3. Breathing is helpful because is keeps the oxygen and blood flowing.

4. Windmills, wrist bends, and the sidewinder are my favorite. I selected these stretches because they feel the best.

9/28

1. List 10 new facts that you did not know before.

- Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common CTD’s among typists.

-Neutral position is lining up your body so that gravity holds you together.

-Stress causes bad posture.

-Armrests should be adjusted to support your forearm.

-Typing on the phone can strain your muscles.

-Make sure you do not have to stretch to use the mouse or keyboard.

-Make sure all materials are in easy reach.

-Where you practce typing can affect your posture.

2. What is CTD?

-Cumulative Trauma Disorder.

3. Why do CTD’s occur?

- Genetics, health conditions, hormonal changes, trauma.

4. What is Ergonomics?

-The science that deals with people, their work environment, and how people use it daily.