Current Event #3

Two Headed Shark



A fisherman off the coast of the Florida Keys had a shocking suprise when he caught a two-headed bull shark. He kept the shark and shared it with scientists for research.  Though this can happen in animals and humans, this is only one in six recorded cases that this has happened to a shark.  This deformity happens when the egg tries to split in half to form twins, but never splits all of the way, creating a muttation.  According to the scientists, this shark would not have lasted long anyway considering that sharks need to be fast and having two heads would not aid in speed.  Also, most of it's growing energy had gone into having two heads, so the rest of it's body was stunted. 

Personally, I think that this is cool, but also sad that the shark had to die.  It is scary to think that two headed sharks exist and are out there in the deep blue sea waiting for their next victims.  I just hope that I never ever ever come across a shark, whether two-headed or not.

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Weekly Assignments w/e 3.27.13

1) T.A.T.
2) Photo of the Week #3 "Spring has Sprung"
3) Kenny Gram #3
4) Current Event #3
5) Kenny Gram Submissions

Current Event #2

Too much tea causes skin disease

 

 

In Michigan a 47 year old women has developed a rare bone disease after drinking a pitcher of tea (made from 100 tea bags) a day for 17 years.  She started to experience pain in her arms, legs, and back and went into the doctor.  After some x-rays were taken, she was diagnosed with skeletal fluorosis.  Usually, the kidneys are able to take away excess fluoride, but with the amount of intake this women was getting, she had 4 times the amount needed in her body.  She was directed to stop drinking tea and over time her body will heal itself.

 

Personally, I find this shocking and a little scary since I am a tea drinker myself.  Of course, I only drink a cup or two a day, nowhere near a pitcher, but I still find this interesting considering I had never seen tea as a danger besides the fact that it can turn your teeth yellow.

 

http://news.yahoo.com/too-much-tea-causes-unusual-bone-disease-222359924.html 

Photo of the Week #2

The theme for the photo of the week this lovely spring week in March, is a protriat in indirect lighting.  I found this beautiful young kenny lady out in the courtyard soacking up some sunshine with her friends.  To take this photo with indirect lighting, I had to make sure that the lighting hit her, so that she was not in the darkness, but also that the light was not overpowering her features.   The lighting hit exactly right, creating a perfect picture that captures the scene of this perfect spring day, here at kenny.

Kenny Gram #2

Kenny students need their privacy!

Kenny Gram #1

A typical kenny girl chilling on the stairs in the two hundred building.  This photo has amazing leading lines and the texture adds mystery.

Assignments W/E 03/15/13

1. C.E. #1

2. P.O.W. # Caption/Title

3. K.G. #1 Square Format/ Caption/Reaction

4. Fair Use Quiz

Current Event #1

Habemus Papam!

     After only five ballots, Bergoglio, archbishop of Buenos Aires, was selected as the new pope.  Supposedly, he came in second last time when Joseph Retzinger was selected as Pope Benedict XVI.  Now, at the age of 76, he is the new pope.  He has selected the name Francis, the first Francis ever to be pope; just like he is the first Latin American pope as well.  He is humble, having 4 brothers and sisters.  He even gave up luxuries that were common to cardinals in Buenos Aires.  He would cook his own meals, and even though he was provided a chaffer, he would sometimes take the bus to work.

      I am really excited about the new pope, and to be living through a moment in history.  I pray that everything goes well for him and that he has a long and healthful reign as pope.  

Photo of the Week #1

Ars Longa, Viva Brevis

Art is long, life is short

My photo of the week this week is of an wall, decoratively adorned with pieces of art.  The rule of thirds apply here ;)  And the lighting ranges from brightness to shadow. 

Fair Use Quiz

1) Who is copyright status granted to?   Copy right status is only granted to well known authors and filmakers or anyone who is creative to create a legitimate work.

2) What animal does The Motion Picture Association of America use to detect pirated DVD's? Why do they use them?  They use dogs to sniff out the pirated DVD's.

3) Is it legal to purchase a CD or DVD and then resell it on eBay? Why or why not?  It is legal, because there is no harm done is say you do not like the DVD, and then selling it to someone who does.

4) What is the purpose of copyright?  Copyright was founded to promote the art of science and creativity.

5) Paul decides he really likes the work of the photographer that shoots landscape photos. He uploads the photos to his personal website and shares the photographer's photos with anyone who wants them. Is Paul infringing on the photographer's copyright? Why or why not?  Yes, because he is not asking the photographer's permission first, he is just taking them without asking. 

6) When is it legal to share a music file that another person holds the copyright on?  It is legal if they give you the permission first, because they are the author.

7) What is Fair Use?  It is a document that states that you can copy an author's work, as long as you cite your source or you get permission.  

8) What is Creative Commons licensing?   It is a license that allows you to legally use other people's work.

9) When is it acceptable to use another person's copyrighted works?   It is acceptable as long as you legally use it, such as downloading music off of itunes instead of illegally downloading it off of some other website.

10) If you rent a movie on DVD, you may share it with as many people as you like during the rental period. True or False. Why or why not?  That is not true because only you paid for the DVD, so by sharing it the author is losing money that could be made if each individual person was to rent it.

11) What is Public Domain?  Public domain is free works that are not held under Copyright, so anybody can use them.

12) The US Government holds the copyright on its archives. How does an individual go about obtaining permission to use items from the archives?   You do not need permission, all articles in the government are  Public Domain.

13) Justin downloaded the black-and-white horror classic Night of the Living Dead from the Internet Archive and decided to mix an audio sample from the film into one of his original songs. That's copyright infringement. True or false? Why?  No, it is not because that movie is part of the Public Domain.

14) Paul takes an extremely beautiful landscape photograph. When does his copyright go into effect? How long does it last? If his copyright is infringed upon, how does he defend it?   Copyright goes into effect as soon as the work is in an actual form.  It lasts forever, and if it is infringed upon, he can defend it by taking the case to court. 

Current Event #9

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chPanW0QWhA&feature=player_embedded

This week current event is the Cheetah Robot.  A robot has recently been made that can run at 28.3 mph.  Though not as fast as the animal it is named for, it is still faster than the fastest human runner there is.  Though it still needs a supporting arm to help it run, that is just a cink in the process, and once figured out, it will be running on it's own.

I think that this is extremely cool, that we have been making so much development in the technological world.  I cannot wait to see what other inventions will soon come of this.

Photo of the Week #9

The theme for this photo is: "Your Choice"

Decor on a fireplace mantle.  Bringing cheer and joy to everyone.

Kenny Gram #7

Photo of the Week #8

The theme for this picture of the week is Black and White.  I took a picture in color (shown below) and then, using photoshop, turned it black and white (also shown below).  The process was fairly simple, I supplied a link showing how to complete the process in photoshop. 

Before pic

After picture

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpWMvabon7U  

Current Event #8

The current event that I picked this week was the Caynon Jump.

So, pretty much there are these adrenaline junkie guys who go around, doing extreme stuff, taking videos, and then posting them on their blogs and on youtube.  One of their most recent ones was a 400 ft swing jump into a caynon gouge.  Along with their usual crew, they selected a few of their fans to come along and experience it with them.  Among the fans were a couple, girlfriend and boyfriend. 

The boyfriend had already done the jump, and the girlfriend had been contemplating doing it, ultimately deciding not to jump.  There was a repetitent count, upon which she did not jump for any of them.  Her boyfriend then comes up behind her, says hold on, and pushes her off.  As she is falling and swinging away you hear her screaming "I am so breaking up with you".

Afterwards, her boyfriend is rolling on the ground laughing, saying one day she will thank him.  Thankfully,after the 45min climb back up, she had cooled off some.

Ironically, they broke up a few weeks later, though for reasons un-related to the jump.

I think that it is hilarious how her boyfriend pushed her off.  Personally, I would have jumped no matter how scared I was, just to do it, and one day she probably will thank him.  I also find it hilarious how they did break up a few weeks later.