The document is a collection of responses from a student analyzing connections between different texts about war and its impacts. The student discusses how parts of texts about children's perspectives on war, a soldier's return home, and an accidental explosion remind them of personal experiences and help them better understand the emotions, sacrifices, and dangers described. Making connections to their own life experiences helps the student gain further insights into the human impacts of war.
Operation Valentines Connection is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free phone calls to soldiers. It was founded by two active duty soldiers who saw the need for troops to communicate with loved ones. The organization shares stories from veterans, families, and supporters about the importance of troops being able to call home. It encourages donations to fund free call minutes as a Valentine's Day gift for soldiers.
Proverbial Wisdom Proverbs 17:17 Adapted from a sermon by Steve Shepherd http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/proverbial-wisdom-steve-shepherd-sermon-on-growth-in-christ-72707.asp?Page=1
http://www.mckaig.net
McKaig Chevrolet Buick is located in the "Heart of East Texas" between Longview and Tyler on US 80 @ E Loop 485 in Gladewater. Together, our entire dedicated TEAM of employees will always strive to make you feel important. We are known for our honesty, integrity and dedication to serving our Customers and are obsessed with making you Completely Satisfied.....since 1931. We look forward to meeting and serving you soon. Have a Great Day!
The document is a collection of responses written by a student to various texts they read. The student makes connections from the texts to their own life experiences. They discuss how the connections help them better understand themes like the impacts and sacrifices of war, the dangers of misunderstanding situations, and the emotions involved in difficult experiences like loss or injury. The student reflects on how considering multiple perspectives through these connections deepened their understanding of the issues presented.
Ted provides an overview of the tools and navigation within the Healthmaster E Learning system. The system can be accessed by logging in with provided credentials. Lessons are available on the left menu and moved to the training box on the right when selected. Progress is tracked with status bars, buttons change based on slides, and tools like glossary, printing, and movies are accessible from the bottom program bar. Directions in lessons are provided in blue or yellow boxes to guide the user through interactive content.
Development of A cheap chess robot: Planning and PerceptionBilly Okal
This document describes research on developing a cheap chess robot using computer vision. It discusses the motivation for robot chess perception and highlights related works that imposed constraints like specialized chessboards. The researchers aim to relax these constraints by allowing a movable camera and standard chessboard/pieces, and describe finding the chessboard, detecting moves, and experiments evaluating the system.
The document describes an efficient algorithm for solving general 3D packing problems. It discusses how the 3D packing problem arises in applications like VLSI design and logistics. It also reviews existing representations for solving 2D and 3D packing problems, including Corner Block List (CBL) representation. The paper goes on to describe concepts for the CBL representation in 2D and 3D, including definitions of corner blocks, orientations, and operations. It then presents the proposed 3D CBL algorithm for solving general 3D packing problems efficiently in 3 sentences or less.
Stanley : The robot that won grand challengeBilly Okal
Stanley was an autonomous vehicle that won the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge by driving over 140 miles across the Mojave Desert. It was a modified Volkswagen Touareg equipped with sensors like laser rangefinders and radars. A team from Stanford led by Sebastian Thrun developed the software architecture using techniques like probabilistic terrain classification and UKF position estimation to navigate autonomously. While successful, Stanley had limitations like not being able to pass moving objects and lacked a global planner. Its success helped advance the field of autonomous vehicles.
Operation Valentines Connection is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free phone calls to soldiers. It was founded by two active duty soldiers who saw the need for troops to communicate with loved ones. The organization shares stories from veterans, families, and supporters about the importance of troops being able to call home. It encourages donations to fund free call minutes as a Valentine's Day gift for soldiers.
Proverbial Wisdom Proverbs 17:17 Adapted from a sermon by Steve Shepherd http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/proverbial-wisdom-steve-shepherd-sermon-on-growth-in-christ-72707.asp?Page=1
http://www.mckaig.net
McKaig Chevrolet Buick is located in the "Heart of East Texas" between Longview and Tyler on US 80 @ E Loop 485 in Gladewater. Together, our entire dedicated TEAM of employees will always strive to make you feel important. We are known for our honesty, integrity and dedication to serving our Customers and are obsessed with making you Completely Satisfied.....since 1931. We look forward to meeting and serving you soon. Have a Great Day!
The document is a collection of responses written by a student to various texts they read. The student makes connections from the texts to their own life experiences. They discuss how the connections help them better understand themes like the impacts and sacrifices of war, the dangers of misunderstanding situations, and the emotions involved in difficult experiences like loss or injury. The student reflects on how considering multiple perspectives through these connections deepened their understanding of the issues presented.
Ted provides an overview of the tools and navigation within the Healthmaster E Learning system. The system can be accessed by logging in with provided credentials. Lessons are available on the left menu and moved to the training box on the right when selected. Progress is tracked with status bars, buttons change based on slides, and tools like glossary, printing, and movies are accessible from the bottom program bar. Directions in lessons are provided in blue or yellow boxes to guide the user through interactive content.
Development of A cheap chess robot: Planning and PerceptionBilly Okal
This document describes research on developing a cheap chess robot using computer vision. It discusses the motivation for robot chess perception and highlights related works that imposed constraints like specialized chessboards. The researchers aim to relax these constraints by allowing a movable camera and standard chessboard/pieces, and describe finding the chessboard, detecting moves, and experiments evaluating the system.
The document describes an efficient algorithm for solving general 3D packing problems. It discusses how the 3D packing problem arises in applications like VLSI design and logistics. It also reviews existing representations for solving 2D and 3D packing problems, including Corner Block List (CBL) representation. The paper goes on to describe concepts for the CBL representation in 2D and 3D, including definitions of corner blocks, orientations, and operations. It then presents the proposed 3D CBL algorithm for solving general 3D packing problems efficiently in 3 sentences or less.
Stanley : The robot that won grand challengeBilly Okal
Stanley was an autonomous vehicle that won the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge by driving over 140 miles across the Mojave Desert. It was a modified Volkswagen Touareg equipped with sensors like laser rangefinders and radars. A team from Stanford led by Sebastian Thrun developed the software architecture using techniques like probabilistic terrain classification and UKF position estimation to navigate autonomously. While successful, Stanley had limitations like not being able to pass moving objects and lacked a global planner. Its success helped advance the field of autonomous vehicles.
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
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“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
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2. War Games By Derek Stuart In the text it says that the kid crawls to blast the waste paper basket this reminds me of all of the children that soldiers have to leave behind this makes me think of how the children want to follow in their fathers or mothers footsteps. This connection now helps me understand what sacrifices are made for defending our country. In the text is says that the news reporter reads a list of statistics... Cushioned by distance. This reminds me of how at home parents cook and clean and make money to support us but they are truly sheltering us from the real world. This makes me think of how parents are protecting their kids from what is really happening because in the real world it isn't easy. I understand that like in the story us kids are cushioned from what is really going on outside the comfort of your home. In the text it comes across that the child is treating war like a game. This makes me think of how the child is not looking at war as a big deal like what is happening in real life. He makes it seem fun and easy. I now understand why the author called the poem war games. This made me further understand the story. In the text it says that the child is wearing a star wars t-shirt. This reminds me of how star wars is a fiction show about fighting/war. This makes me think of how this is how war is portrayed to young children. I now understand the authors purpose better than before. Nov. 8 2010 Poem
3. Hero's Welcome By: Barbara Haworth-Attard In the text it says that their father was returning. This reminds me of when my father left when I was 2 and came back when I was 8 just like what happened to Thomas. This makes me think of how Thomas might have felt. I now understand that Thomas had grown older and matured just like I did. Making this connection helped me better understand the short story. In the text it said that the mother started to make breakfast for their father. This reminds me of how when my grandparents old friends showed up at their house unexpectedly. This makes me think of how both my grandparents and Thomas's mom wanted it to seem like they never left. I now understand that they wanted their father to feel like he never left. Nov. 9 2010 Short Story
4. In the text it says that the professional sat with sand bags and a bomb fence around him. This reminds me of how when I had to wear a harness while rock climbing. This makes me think of how much protection is needed to do such a dangerous job. I now understand that without proper protection both soldiers and I cannot perform certain activities. In the text it says that on of the guys were doubtful that it was a bomb, which was the wrong idea. This reminds me of when I tried out for Lakers B team I was very doubtful that I would make it, which was also wrong. This makes me think of how you can be doubtful about what others say just like that guy and myself were. I now understand that the more doubtful you are the more dangerous it can be or less confidence. In the text it says that they tried to destroy the bomb not knowing what it was. This reminds me of Indiana Jones (not the movie) and how he masked an ancient sculpture to look priceless and the customs officer tried to scratch it, which would have destroyed it just like they tried to do to the bomb. This makes me think of how easily things can be destroyed. I now understand that you need to be careful with what you handle. Lucky Escape By: Bob Jollife Nov. 10 2010 newspaper article
5. The Letter By David Sandford In the text it says that on the windows there were peace signs. This reminds me of when I went on the cancer walk and I drew the cancer ribbon on my cheek. This makes me think of how both the children and myself drew a sign to help/ bring awareness to a cause. I now understand the importance of how the letter ended. This connection furthered my understanding. In the text it say that the younger kids wondered if the people would drop a bomb on them. This reminds me of my first day of kindergarten and how we were all scared that the terrorists would attack us. This makes me think of how both myself and the kids were concerned that they would attack us. Making this connection helped me understand how the children felt when this subject was brought up on the bus. Nov. 12 2010
6. Operation Hero poster Nov.15 2010 In the text it says that if you raise a minimum of $1000 you can help. This reminds me of Terry Fox because he raised money to fight a cause. This makes me think of how both are school and terry fox were raising money to help a very special cause. I now understand that even the littlest amount of money can make a big difference. This connection furthers my understanding In the text it says that together we can make a difference. This reminds me of how my Lakers coach tells my team to work together and victory will be ours. This makes me think of how if our school works together then we will change things. I now understand what they meant by together we can make a difference. Georgian college
7. Liberation of Netherlands Nov. 16 2010 Historical Recount In the text it says that they started to write thank you Canadians on the roof. This reminded me New Orleans when hurricane Katrina hit and they had to write thank you and help on there roofs. This makes me think of my aunt who lived in New Orleans and knowing how she felt. I now understand how the Dutch felt scared angry sad.. Making this connection helped me understand better. In the text it says that the Netherlands people were suffering. This reminds me of how the British went to attack on Quebec in January and they all froze and suffered. This makes me think of how they felt and how they were doing physically and mentally. I now understand that both British and Dutch suffered. Veterans affairs Canada
8. Halifax Explosion Historical Recount In the text it says in the narrowest stretch of the harbour this reminds me of when I went on the harbour hopper in Halifax and they explained the history of the explosion. This makes me think of how it was a complete accident. I now understand how easily an accident can happen In the text it says how devastated the people in Nova Scotia were about the explosion. This reminds me of the death of my great aunt Alicia I was so devastated. This makes me think of how both the Nova Scotia people were devastated just like me. I now understand the way that they felt Nov. 17 2010 In the text it states that it was an accidental explosion. This reminds me of when my grandma got into a car crash from to cars colliding just like the boats. I now understand how it was possible to have been an accident. This connection helped me realize this. History textbook
9. Ambush In the story it says I was afraid of him or afraid of something. This reminds me of the time I was most scared. This makes me think of how confused you can be when you are scared just like he/she was. I now understand the feelings crossing her mind when it happened . In the text it says the mosquitoes were fierce this reminds me of when I was camping at Algonquin Park and when the mosquitoes attacked me. I now understand why she/he felt it so important to say because many people can relate to it. In the text it says all I could do was gape at the fact of the young mans body. This reminds me of the book hunger games and how when Katniss felt when she killed her first tribute. This makes me think of how both Katniss and the mom/dad felt by not being able to get ride of the image. I now understand the pain of killing someone for your own survival. Personal Recount Nov. 18 2010 By Tim O'brien In the text it implies that the parent wanted to lie for the protection of his/her daughters feelings . This reminds of a story that I was told when I was little and it is about a girl who lies to her mom so she doesn’t hurt her feelings. Just like in ambush. I now understand that the protection of others is important.
10. Vimy Ridge Nov. 18 2010 In the text it says that Vimy Ridge was a great victory. This reminds me of our county victory last year against Marchmount we were all determined and fought for this victory. This makes me think of how both our team and Vimy ridge had a great victory. I now understand that with hard determination , effort and strength victory can happen. In the article it talks about success. this reminds me of when our rugby team was successful in winning third place in areas. This makes me think of how both the soldiers and my team were able to be successful in are game/fight. I now understand why Vimy ridge was considered the highlight of success and victory. Magazine Article JL Granastein and Norman Hillmer
11. My Picture In the picture I see pain. This reminds me of when I lost my dog forever because she died and when my great aunt died just like in the picture he lost someone too. This makes me think of everything running through his head agony, discomfort, he must be scared I know I was . I now understand why his face looks so upset the pain is so real I had it happen before. In the picture I see hurt. This reminds me of when I sprained my ankle in track and field. So both me and the guy in the picture experienced different hurt. This makes me think of how he feels probably pain, sadness, anger and many more emotions. I now understand that with out proper safety many people get hurt. Nov. 22 2010
12. In the text it says that the kids were talking about war like it was no big deal. This reminds me of the text war games because it is more kids making war seem fun. This makes me think of how far we stretch war even though it isn’t. I now understand that the media needs to put war out as more than just a game so the young and old don’t think of it as an unserious game . Making these connections really helped me understand this assumption. The Letter to War Games In the text it talks about how the Halifax harbour exploded. This reminds me of the lucky escape because if the construction workers kept cutting the bomb it could have made England explode. This makes me also think of how in the background of my picture the house is on fire from explosions near by. I now understand that all across the world explosions risk the lives of others everyday . Halifax explosion to the Lucky Escape And My picture In Ambush the daughter wanted to know what the parent had done in war. This reminds me of the story Hero's welcome when the kids we surrounding the father asking him all about his time at war. This makes me think of the anticipation that the kids must have been feeling also the pressure put on the parents o be forced to tell or lie. I now understand the pressure put on a solider upon their return. Ambush to Hero's Welcome