Why i chose this school

Some schools i put on my college list were, USF, University of Miami, and The University of Tampa. I think these schools are a good fit for me because they are located in a state i like and they all have a great academic program. For instance USF is ranked 3rd among the top academic schools in the country.

The school that stood out to me academically was USF. This school stood out to me because it is one of Florida’s top three research universities, USF provides a dynamic and diverse learning environment that inspires innovation, creativity and collaboration. Academics are anchored by distinguished faculty and supported by cutting-edge facilities and technology.

USF serves more then 39,000 studentsand offers 228 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine, through its 11 colleges. USF is located in Tampa, in the Hillsborough County area. If living in state, the cost for everything to attend USF is 23,770 and out of state is 35,450. A major that was showed to me was business, arts and science. USF science majors is great with the technology USF supplies.

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Social Media Revolution

After watching Social Media Revolution, i saw how big social networking is becoming. Its amazing how many people are online everyday. The one fact that really caught my eye was the fact that if facebook was a country it would be the fourth largest country in the world. When you are online you cant appreciate how many people have facebook until a fact like that is brought to you. More and more people everyday are signing up for things like facebook, myspace, and twitter. Social networking is the biggest form of communication.

Freeze takes heavy toll on Florida citrus

As we all know a huge cold front has hit many states in the U.S. But there is one state in particular that has felt the cold the worst. The frigid temperatures threatened Florida’s citrus crops. The state capital of Florida, Tallahassee had plunged to 16 degrees by 5:25 a.m.

The National Weather Service issued a hard freeze warning across the state as far as Lake Okeechobee. Normally the temperature in Miami would be in the 70’s, on Sunday it was in the 40’s.

Florida citrus is a $9.3 billion industry. The state produces three-quarters of the United States’ orange crop and 40 percent of the world’s orange juice supply.

“Sunday night will be the night to watch, because if things don’t go well, the entire economy will be affected, jobs could be lost if fruit on the ground cannot be harvested, workers will go elsewhere in the U.S., and Florida will lose,” Gunter said.

The citrus harvest is at its peak right now, she said, and workers are already grinding away seven days a week as it is. “I’m not sure we can work any faster,” Gunter said.

Current Event

College’s too-fat-to-graduate rule under fire

Most college students expect to see a diploma in their hands because of their good grades in college, but that’s not the case in a Pennsylvania school. At Lincoln University physical fitness matters as well. Students at Lincoln University who have a mass index of 30 or above must take a fitness class. If you are assigned this fitness class and do not go, Then you cannot graduate. This became a huge controversy around the nation. You shouldn’t have to worry about graduating because of your weight. One student who is highly against this rule is 21 year old Tiana Lawson. “I didn’t come to Lincoln to be told that my weight is not in an acceptable range,” Lawson wrote. “I came here to get an education which, as a three-time honor student, is something I have been doing quite well, despite the fact that I have a slightly high Body Mass Index.”  I think Tiana is right. your grades are what matter not your weight. It makes no sense to decline someone the diploma because of their weight.

10 Things that Make Me Laugh

1. My friends make me laugh because they tell me the funniest jokes.

2. My parents make me laugh because sometimes they do stupid things.

3. I laugh sometimes if someone falls.

4. My dogs make me laugh because they act like they are big dogs meanwhile they are very small.

5. I laugh at my dad because the things he does around the house will be funny to alot of other people to.

6. I laugh when me and my friends hangout and random things happen that may not be funny to others.

7. I don’t know why but when my friends start to laugh i start to laugh. For example if my friend herd a funny joke and he starts laughing then i will start laughing.

8. I get a good laugh when i see tv shows like George Lopez.

9.I laugh when i read FML’s on my ipod.

10.My baseball team makes me laugh because things during practice can be the funniest things ever.

Samoan islands shaken by second quake

Another earthquake struck Wednesday near the Samoan islands, an area already devastated by earthquake and tsunami damage which killed more than 130 people.

The earthquake started at 6:13 p.m. on Wednesday evening (1:13 a.m. Thursday ET).The quake’s epicenter was 10 km (6 miles) deep in the Pacific Ocean about 121 miles (194 km) from the city of Apia, Samoa. Although the earthquake started in the pacific it did not trigger a tsunami. There was at least 139 people killed do to this earthquake. President Barack Obama addressed this disaster at an event in Washington. He said..”To aid in the response,” he said, “I’ve declared this a major disaster to speed the deployment of resources and FEMA … is working closely with emergency responders on the ground, and the Coast Guard is working to provide immediate help to those in need.

Mavis Beacon lesson

1. List 10 new facts that you did not know before
2. What is CTD? CTD is a disorder. Involves a motion or angle that you hold for a long time. Long periods of high speed typing can cause CTD. Some people get CTD’s because of health conditions or trauma  to the wrist.
3. When do CTD’s occur? CTD’s occur when the wrist is over used.
4. What is Egronomics? Egronomics  science that deals with people, work environment and the task you do.

1.Sit straight in chair

2.Put supplies in close range to you.

3.Allow your feet to touch the ground.

4.Type with elbows together.

5.Don’t talk on the phone while typing.

6.Siting with your back against cushion.

7.Don’t let your feet dangle above the floor.

8.CTD occurs when you are in a awkward position.

9.Adjust chair to see screen better.

10.Don’t let your wrist lay on the table.

Correct Posture

1. Can you do these stretches sitting down or standing up?These stretches can be done standing or sitting.
   
2. What posture should you always begin at?Always stretch in neutral position.
   
3. Why is breathing helpful?Breathing is helpful because it relaxes you.
   
4. Choose three of these stretches as your favorite.  Why did you select them?The three stretches that are my favorite are the shoulder rolls because it relaxes your shoulders, the windmill because it stretches your back and shoulder blades, and the last i like is the wrist bend because it really stretches your wrist well for a sport or any other activity.
   

Why I choose Saint Mary High School

At first this school wasn’t even a thought in my mind until I moved and had to transfer out of my old high school. The high school in the town I moved to was not good. I started searching and my grandma knew about this school. So I decided to give it a shot and come to Saint Mary’s. So far the school year has been great.