Slavin, Barbara. "Iraqi Impasse Delays Political Progress".
"USA Today" March 29, 2005 n.p.
This is an article written by Barbara Slavin for "USA Today". The article was written for the general public and those who may enjoy politics. This article discusses the numerous delays in progress of the Iraqi government. It mentions how the only thing the government can agree upon is when to convene again. However it also mentions how America is not so much satisfied with where they are at but more of the fact that there is a governing body set up. It also mentions some of the conflicts the body is having in deciding upon who should be in power of what. The Kurds want the separation of church and state while the Shiites would like Islam to be the sight of the main legislation.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Annotation 1
Kristol, William. "Give Force A Chance".
"Time Magazine" Vol. 169 Issue 9 pg 20-20.
This is an article written by William Kristol for "Time" magazine. It discusses the United States lack of military force used to enforce democracy in Iraq. Its indended auidence is the general public and those interested in politics. This article is related to democracy in Iraq being spread and ending the war because the author begins by giving a brief summary of Barack Obama speech on democracy in Iraq about how Congress and he agree that the end to the war is with the withdrawal of U.S. troops. However the author argues that the solution is not to withdraw them it's to use them more forcefully and more abundantly. The authors describes events in history that have shown America's weakness in forcefully using troops to correct problems. The author also describes how some of America's problems today could have been solved by using military force back then. Finally, the author talks about how America has to wait until something significant (9-11) happens until the react and use force.
"Time Magazine" Vol. 169 Issue 9 pg 20-20.
This is an article written by William Kristol for "Time" magazine. It discusses the United States lack of military force used to enforce democracy in Iraq. Its indended auidence is the general public and those interested in politics. This article is related to democracy in Iraq being spread and ending the war because the author begins by giving a brief summary of Barack Obama speech on democracy in Iraq about how Congress and he agree that the end to the war is with the withdrawal of U.S. troops. However the author argues that the solution is not to withdraw them it's to use them more forcefully and more abundantly. The authors describes events in history that have shown America's weakness in forcefully using troops to correct problems. The author also describes how some of America's problems today could have been solved by using military force back then. Finally, the author talks about how America has to wait until something significant (9-11) happens until the react and use force.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
show dont tell
Come to the best location in the world. This gorgeous vacation spot is located on a very calm and Sarine lake. Far back in the luscious and thick woods of Ely, Minnesota. Here you will find a lovely overview of a beautiful,crystal clear lake surround by many boulders, covered in a thick green, natural moss. It is one of the most beautiful sights you will ever see. Also located here are rustic, one room cabins with only the necessities. There is also a small stream filled with tiny pebbles running underneath one of the cabin's.
Monday, March 19, 2007
RAFT. Day 1. 3rd Tri.
My Spring Break was great. I first started Spring Break out by going to a party at a hotel. That was really fun. I went swimming and ate a lot of pizza. On Tuesday I went to Sam Giebner's grandparents house and slept over there. On Wednesday we left for Bemidji. We got there at about 3pm. Once we got unpacked we dug an ice hole with an ice pick. It took about an hour and a half to dig that one hole. The ice was about 2 feet thick. However, the water was only 5 feet deep in that spot so it wasn't even worth the work. After we dug the hole, Sam and I went inside and ate. Then we found a hand auger and that worked a lot better for digging the holes. After we finished digging two more holes we built a wind break using a tarp, nails, rope, and a piece of wood. We also made a heater using a coffee can, a smaller tin can, bug spray, and cardboard. It was awesome; I was so proud of myself. We left on Friday morning at about 9. Sam and I played PS2 in the car the whole way home.
I am looking forward to only writing one paper in English for Third Trimester. I am also kinda of looking forward to track because I'm throwing for the first time and I'm not sure how good(or bad) I'm going to be.
I am looking forward to only writing one paper in English for Third Trimester. I am also kinda of looking forward to track because I'm throwing for the first time and I'm not sure how good(or bad) I'm going to be.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
DAY 5 Global Warming
State The Problem:
The increase in "greenhouse gases" that are leading to global warming are a major problem.
Evidence:
* NASA's Surface Temperature Analysis indicate the average temperature of the Earth’s surface has increased by about 1.2 to 1.4ºF since 1900.
* Even a warming in just the middle range of scientific projections would have devastating impacts on many sectors of the economy. Rising seas would inundate coastal communities, contaminate water supplies with salt and increase the risk of flooding by storm surge, affecting tens of millions of people globally.(Environmental Defense.)
* Greenhouse gases lead are the major cause to Global Warming.
* If greenhouse gases continue to increase, climate models predict that the average temperature at the Earth's surface could increase from 2.5 to 10.4ºF above 1990 levels by the end of this century.(U.S. Environmental agency)
*Over the last 100 years, the level of the sea has risen about 6-8 inches worldwide.
*The Earth has warmed about 1ºF in the last 100 years. And the four warmest years of the 20th century all happened in the 1990s(EPA for Kids
Contributing Factors:
* Human activities including the burning of fossil fuels are releasing harmful gases into the atmosphere.
* Humans driving short distances in cars when walking or biking could be perfectly acceptable is a reason for the increased amount of greenhouse gases caused by humans.
* The amount of greenhouse gases are causing the earth to stay heated and melting massive ice sheets which will in turn raise ocean levels and eliminate coastal residences and industries.
*Land fills are producing methane which contributes adds greenhouse gases.
*Deforestation is helping the gases get into the atmoshpere.
*The Industrial Revolution was a time period where there was a lot of mass production going on and many factories emitted harmful gases into the air.
*Increased agriculture.
Solution:
A possible solution to this problem is to cut down on the amount of CO2 humans produce through their use of gasoline and oil to run cars. The burning of fossil fuels. And the use of natural gas.
Another solution to this problem would be to find a way to regulate the amount of Co2 in the atmosphere and be able to control that amount.
The increase in "greenhouse gases" that are leading to global warming are a major problem.
Evidence:
* NASA's Surface Temperature Analysis indicate the average temperature of the Earth’s surface has increased by about 1.2 to 1.4ºF since 1900.
* Even a warming in just the middle range of scientific projections would have devastating impacts on many sectors of the economy. Rising seas would inundate coastal communities, contaminate water supplies with salt and increase the risk of flooding by storm surge, affecting tens of millions of people globally.(Environmental Defense.)
* Greenhouse gases lead are the major cause to Global Warming.
* If greenhouse gases continue to increase, climate models predict that the average temperature at the Earth's surface could increase from 2.5 to 10.4ºF above 1990 levels by the end of this century.(U.S. Environmental agency)
*Over the last 100 years, the level of the sea has risen about 6-8 inches worldwide.
*The Earth has warmed about 1ºF in the last 100 years. And the four warmest years of the 20th century all happened in the 1990s(EPA for Kids
Contributing Factors:
* Human activities including the burning of fossil fuels are releasing harmful gases into the atmosphere.
* Humans driving short distances in cars when walking or biking could be perfectly acceptable is a reason for the increased amount of greenhouse gases caused by humans.
* The amount of greenhouse gases are causing the earth to stay heated and melting massive ice sheets which will in turn raise ocean levels and eliminate coastal residences and industries.
*Land fills are producing methane which contributes adds greenhouse gases.
*Deforestation is helping the gases get into the atmoshpere.
*The Industrial Revolution was a time period where there was a lot of mass production going on and many factories emitted harmful gases into the air.
*Increased agriculture.
Solution:
A possible solution to this problem is to cut down on the amount of CO2 humans produce through their use of gasoline and oil to run cars. The burning of fossil fuels. And the use of natural gas.
Another solution to this problem would be to find a way to regulate the amount of Co2 in the atmosphere and be able to control that amount.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Day 3: Tartan Problem
State the Problem:
A Problem that Tartan High School has is it is technologically impaired.
Give Evidence:
* Some students in the school don't know how to make a blog like this.
*Mrs. Colbert has asked me to transfer her e-mail contacts over to her knew e-mail address.
*Some students don't know all of the functions a computer is capable of.
Contributing Factors:
* Teachers do not do enough projects using the computer.
* The school has made computers to be a type of technology that is only used for typing.
* School has made the computer out to be a bad thing or a distraction.
* Teachers are too worried about shuffling papers around.
Solution:
* A possible Solution to this problem would be to have a computer class that teaches students all the functions a computer is capable of. Not just using it as a typewriter.
* Another possible solution would be to have more online assignments like this one.
A Problem that Tartan High School has is it is technologically impaired.
Give Evidence:
* Some students in the school don't know how to make a blog like this.
*Mrs. Colbert has asked me to transfer her e-mail contacts over to her knew e-mail address.
*Some students don't know all of the functions a computer is capable of.
Contributing Factors:
* Teachers do not do enough projects using the computer.
* The school has made computers to be a type of technology that is only used for typing.
* School has made the computer out to be a bad thing or a distraction.
* Teachers are too worried about shuffling papers around.
Solution:
* A possible Solution to this problem would be to have a computer class that teaches students all the functions a computer is capable of. Not just using it as a typewriter.
* Another possible solution would be to have more online assignments like this one.
Monday, February 5, 2007
Dan seidekranz english 10
DAY 1 Review
Two friends prompt
The two friends may be having a problem getting along because they don't know each other. They do not know what the other person likes to do or what hobbies that other person might have. They also may not like each because someone has done something to hurt the other person.
A solution to this problem would be to sit the friends down and discuss the matter. You could help them to get to know each other. You could also help them find common interests they share. However, if those people aren't friends because one of them hurt the others feelings you could help them to apologize to one another.
Two friends prompt
The two friends may be having a problem getting along because they don't know each other. They do not know what the other person likes to do or what hobbies that other person might have. They also may not like each because someone has done something to hurt the other person.
A solution to this problem would be to sit the friends down and discuss the matter. You could help them to get to know each other. You could also help them find common interests they share. However, if those people aren't friends because one of them hurt the others feelings you could help them to apologize to one another.
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