New Project

We have been working on the iphoto name project. I think it was a fun project to work on. Finding pictures to resemble letters of my name could sometimes be difficult, such as the letter "K." Other letters were difficult also but "k" was the hardest letter for me. Looking through pictures to find things that look like letters or pictures that describe me turned out to be really enjoyable. Finding pictures to describe me was fun, but it was hard to think of things that describe me. I think it was a really great project, the hardest part for me was picking pictures because i am incredibly indecisive but overall it was fun.

NASA

Explanation: Our Sun is unusual in that it is alone - most stars occur in multiple or binary systems. In a binary system, the higher mass star will evolve faster and will eventually become a compact object - either a white dwarf star, a neutron star, or black hole. When the lower mass star later evolves into an expansion phase, it may be so close to the compact star that its outer atmosphere actually falls onto the compact star. Such is the case diagrammed above. Here gas from a blue giant star is shown being stripped away into an accretion disk around its compact binary companion. Gas in the accretion disk swirls around, heats up, and eventually falls onto the compact star. Extreme conditions frequently occur on the surface of the compact star as gas falls in, many times causing detectable X-rays, gamma-rays, or even cataclysmic novae explosions. Studying the extreme conditions in these systems tells us about the inner properties of ordinary matter around us.

Nemiroff, Robert, and Jerry Bonnell. "Astronomy Picture of the Day." NASA. Ed.
Robert Nemiroff and Jerry Bonnell. 18 Feb. 2009 .

I picked this picture because I found it to be an extremely unique photo. It was taken on my Birthday, December 19 in the year 1999. The picture shows science, but it is also a piece of art. The colors of the photo are so vibrant that it may seem more like art than science to some people. When I first saw it, I just thought it was a cool looking picture, but after I read about the picture I thought it was really interesting. I think that it is amazing what scientist can tell from one picture, or what one picture can show. The science that is behind all the picture of the galaxies is simply mind-boggling to me.

Cats

This is really random, but I did not know what to write about so my friend ,Sawyer, told me to write about cats. So, here it goes. Cats were thought to be gods in ancient Egypt. They were admired in many cultures. Today, many people prefer cats to dogs. Personally, I like cat and dogs. Well, lets talk about why people love cats so much. Cats do not have to go outside to go to the bathroom, which is very convenient in winter. Cats are so fuzzy and lovable many people just like them as company. Cats can be very entertaining. My friend's cat, Gizmo, will sneak up on you and try to jump and attack you.

Athletes

Is the media going too far and posting stories about athletes taking drugs and steroids? No matter what they do the media will be watching their every move. Personally, I do not think that will change anytime soon, the media will always have a watchful eye on professional athletes as they do celebrities. The athletes are looked on as role models to many people. Their fans find out all the good they have done though the media. However, they also find out all the not so great thing that they do, such as do drugs or take steroids.No matter what the athletes do they will always be in the public eye, weather its right for the media to expose them or not.

Colors

This may seem very random, but randomness is always fun. I think colors are one of the best things in the world. Colors just brighten everything. Without colors life would just be dull. For me, just looking at bright colors can make me happy. The colors all around us can mean different things. Dark colors can show sadness or anger. On the other hand, bright colors can make people happy and optimistic. Colors can also bring back memories, for example if I see something bright blue it will remind me of the ocean and grand summer memories. Everything around us is in color, and can make the world a better place. One of the most beautiful sights to see is a sunset. Waht would a sunset be without the briliant pinks, oranges, and purples?

Housing Crisis

A major crisis in todays world is the increase of housing foreclosure. Cities throughout the country are seeing an increase of housing foreclosure. The mortgage foreclosure crisis is having bad effects for many cities. Since the crisis started cities are seeing a drop in their revenues. The revenues are dropping but the services needed are in greater demand.  A increase of crimes is also an effect of the crisis. There are more crimes going on, but there is not enough money to have more cops on the street. There are now more homelessness and more vacant property. Many cities are seeing an increase in need for temporary and emergency housing.