Friday, January 30, 2009
Blog #14
Fall is my absolute favorite season, but I actually rather like winter as well. I would probably think differently if I moved up north, but I've said I should have been born in the North because I hate sticky hot humid days in the South. What about you? Do you like cold weather?
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Blog #13
I'm sitting here eating my breakfast at 7 AM and thinking it would be great if I got up this early every morning since I'm ready to leave for work. I typically run out of the house about 7:40 eating my breakfast and get to work a bit later than I should. Are you a morning person or not? What time do you get up? Are you on time to school?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Blog #12
Besides the fact that people who eat breakfast are more productive throughout the day, this 2008 study on www.mrbreakfast.com reveals another aspect. Read the quote and then write a response on your blog.
A study from the University of Minnesota indicated that teens who skip
breakfast are more likely to become obese than those who routinely eat
breakfast. Over the five-year span of the study, those who skipped breakfast
were on average five pounds heavier than their breakfast-eating peers.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Blog #11
Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth. ~Erma Bombeck
What does this quote mean? Do you think it applies to your parents? Does it apply to any of your friends' parents?
Monday, January 26, 2009
Blog #10
Read the article below and then analyze the situation in a one paragraph response. State your opinion on the game.
Girls Basketball Team Regrets Winning 100-0, Seeks Forfeit
A Texas high school girls basketball team on the winning end of a 100-0 game has a case of blowout remorse.
Now officials from the winning school say they are trying to do the right thing by seeking a forfeit and apologizing for the margin of victory.
In a statement Thursday on The Covenant School's Web site, the head of school said, "It is shameful and an embarrassment that this happened." He went on to say that Covenant has made "a formal request to forfeit the game recognizing that a victory without honor is a great loss."
Last week Covenant, a private Christian school in Dallas, defeated Dallas Academy 100-0. Covenant was up 59-0 at halftime.
A parent who attended the game told The Associated Press that Covenant continued to make 3-pointers — even in the fourth quarter. She praised the Covenant players but said spectators and an assistant coach were cheering wildly as their team edged closer to 100 points.
"I think the bad judgment was in the full-court press and the 3-point shots," said Renee Peloza, whose daughter plays for Dallas Academy. "At some point, they should have backed off."
Dallas Academy coach Jeremy Civello told The Dallas Morning News that the game turned into a "layup drill," with the opposing team's guards waiting to steal the ball and drive to the basket. Covenant scored 12 points in the fourth quarter and "finally eased up when they got to 100 with about four minutes left," he said.
Dallas Academy has eight girls on its varsity team and about 20 girls in its high school. It is winless over the last four seasons. The academy boasts of its small class sizes and specializes in teaching students struggling with "learning differences," such as short attention spans or dyslexia.
There is no mercy rule in girls basketball that shortens the game or permits the clock to continue running when scores become lopsided. There is, however, "a golden rule" that should have applied in this contest, said Edd Burleson, the director of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Both schools are members of this association, which oversees private school athletics in Texas.
"On a personal note, I told the coach of the losing team how much I admire their girls for continuing to compete against all odds," Burleson said. "They showed much more character than the coach that allowed that score to get out of hand. It's up to the coach to control the outcome."
Covenant coach Micah Grimes and head of school Kyle Queal did not immediately respond to messages left by The Associated Press on Thursday.
In the statement on the Covenant Web site, Queal said the game "does not reflect a Christ-like and honorable approach to competition. We humbly apologize for our actions and seek the forgiveness of Dallas Academy, TAPPS and our community."
Queal said school officials met with Dallas Academy officials to apologize and praised "each member of the Dallas Academy Varsity Girls Basketball team for their strength, composure and fortitude in a game in which they clearly emerged the winner." Civello said he appreciated the gesture and has accepted the apology "with no ill feelings."
At a shootaround Thursday, several Dallas Academy players said they were frustrated during the game but felt it was a learning opportunity. They also said they are excited about some of the attention they are receiving from the loss, including an invitation from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban to see an NBA game from his suite.
"Even if you are losing, you might as well keep playing," said Shelby Hyatt, a freshman on the team. "Keep trying, and it's going to be OK."
Peloza said the coach and other parents praised the Dallas Academy girls afterward for limiting Covenant to 12 points in the fourth quarter. She added that neither her daughter nor her teammates seemed to dwell on the loss.
"Somewhere during that game they got caught up in the moment," Peloza said of the Covenant players, fans and coaches. "Our girls just moved on. That's the happy part of the story."
Girls Basketball Team Regrets Winning 100-0, Seeks Forfeit
A Texas high school girls basketball team on the winning end of a 100-0 game has a case of blowout remorse.
Now officials from the winning school say they are trying to do the right thing by seeking a forfeit and apologizing for the margin of victory.
In a statement Thursday on The Covenant School's Web site, the head of school said, "It is shameful and an embarrassment that this happened." He went on to say that Covenant has made "a formal request to forfeit the game recognizing that a victory without honor is a great loss."
Last week Covenant, a private Christian school in Dallas, defeated Dallas Academy 100-0. Covenant was up 59-0 at halftime.
A parent who attended the game told The Associated Press that Covenant continued to make 3-pointers — even in the fourth quarter. She praised the Covenant players but said spectators and an assistant coach were cheering wildly as their team edged closer to 100 points.
"I think the bad judgment was in the full-court press and the 3-point shots," said Renee Peloza, whose daughter plays for Dallas Academy. "At some point, they should have backed off."
Dallas Academy coach Jeremy Civello told The Dallas Morning News that the game turned into a "layup drill," with the opposing team's guards waiting to steal the ball and drive to the basket. Covenant scored 12 points in the fourth quarter and "finally eased up when they got to 100 with about four minutes left," he said.
Dallas Academy has eight girls on its varsity team and about 20 girls in its high school. It is winless over the last four seasons. The academy boasts of its small class sizes and specializes in teaching students struggling with "learning differences," such as short attention spans or dyslexia.
There is no mercy rule in girls basketball that shortens the game or permits the clock to continue running when scores become lopsided. There is, however, "a golden rule" that should have applied in this contest, said Edd Burleson, the director of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Both schools are members of this association, which oversees private school athletics in Texas.
"On a personal note, I told the coach of the losing team how much I admire their girls for continuing to compete against all odds," Burleson said. "They showed much more character than the coach that allowed that score to get out of hand. It's up to the coach to control the outcome."
Covenant coach Micah Grimes and head of school Kyle Queal did not immediately respond to messages left by The Associated Press on Thursday.
In the statement on the Covenant Web site, Queal said the game "does not reflect a Christ-like and honorable approach to competition. We humbly apologize for our actions and seek the forgiveness of Dallas Academy, TAPPS and our community."
Queal said school officials met with Dallas Academy officials to apologize and praised "each member of the Dallas Academy Varsity Girls Basketball team for their strength, composure and fortitude in a game in which they clearly emerged the winner." Civello said he appreciated the gesture and has accepted the apology "with no ill feelings."
At a shootaround Thursday, several Dallas Academy players said they were frustrated during the game but felt it was a learning opportunity. They also said they are excited about some of the attention they are receiving from the loss, including an invitation from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban to see an NBA game from his suite.
"Even if you are losing, you might as well keep playing," said Shelby Hyatt, a freshman on the team. "Keep trying, and it's going to be OK."
Peloza said the coach and other parents praised the Dallas Academy girls afterward for limiting Covenant to 12 points in the fourth quarter. She added that neither her daughter nor her teammates seemed to dwell on the loss.
"Somewhere during that game they got caught up in the moment," Peloza said of the Covenant players, fans and coaches. "Our girls just moved on. That's the happy part of the story."
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Blog #9
What is a social network? Do you have a profile on a social networking site? I have a profile on 2 sites, but you'll have to find me if you want to know...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Blog #8
Read the article below. Then, write a paragraph explaining your thoughts on the article. Do you know of teens here in Coffee County that participate in this type activity?
'Sexting’ surprise: Teens face child porn charges 6 Pa. high school students busted after sharing nude photos via cell phones
ByMike Brunker
Projects Team editor msnbc.com updated 8:03 p.m. ET, Thurs., Jan. 15, 2009
In an unusual legal case arising from the increasingly popular practice known as “sexting,” six Pennsylvania high school students are facing child pornography charges after three teenage girls allegedly took nude or semi-nude photos of themselves and shared them with male classmates via their cell phones. The female students at Greensburg Salem High School in Greensburg, Pa., all 14- or 15-years-old, face charges of manufacturing, disseminating or possessing child pornography while the boys, who are 16 and 17, face charges of possession, according to WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, which published the story on its Web site on Tuesday. Police told the station that the photos were discovered in October, after school officials seized a cell phone from a male student who was using it in violation of school rules and found a nude photo of a classmate on it. Police were called in and their investigation led them to other phones containing more photos, it said. Police Capt. George Seranko was quoted as saying that the first photograph was “a self portrait taken of a juvenile female taking pictures of her body, nude." The school district issued a statement Tuesday saying that the investigation turned up “no evidence of inappropriate activity on school grounds … other than the violation of the electronic devices policy.” The statement also said that school officials didn’t learn of the charges against the students until Monday. In the WPXI story, which included contributions from the Associated Press, Saranko indicated that authorities decided to file the child pornography charges to send a strong message to other minors who might consider sending such photos to friends. "It's very dangerous," he said. "Once it's on a cell phone, that cell phone can be put on the Internet where everyone in the world can get access to that juvenile picture. You don't realize what you are doing until it's already done." (Seranko could not be reached for comment on Thursday, and a woman who answered the phone at the Greensburg Police Department said, “Our department is not doing any more interviews on the case.”) But Patrick Artur, a Philadelphia defense attorney who by his reckoning has handled at least 80 child pornography cases, said the prosecution of minors for photos they took themselves runs counter to the purpose of both state and federal child pornography laws: Preventing the sexual abuse of children by “dirty old men in raincoats.” “It’s clearly overkill,” he said. “… The letter of the law seems to have been violated, but this is not the type of defendant that the legislature envisioned” in passing the statute. Artur said that because there is no mandatory minimum sentence under Pennsylvania’s child pornography law, unlike the federal statute, the students would not necessarily be incarcerated if they are found guilty. But he noted that convictions would have "serious, serious implications," including forcing them having to register as sexual offenders for at least 10 years. While Artur said the prosecution of a juvenile for allegedly creating and distributing child porn was new to him, a quick review of federal and state statistics showed there have been a handful of similar cases, and several convictions. While few minors have found themselves in court for e-mailing or posting sexy photos of themselves, there is little doubt that ubiquitous cell phones and easy access to computers have tempted many to push the erotic envelope. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy reported last month that a survey of 1,280 teens and young adults found that 20 percent of the teens said they had sent or posted nude or semi nude photos or videos of themselves. That number was slightly higher for teenage girls — 22 percent — vs. boys — 18 percent. © 2009 msnbc.com
'Sexting’ surprise: Teens face child porn charges 6 Pa. high school students busted after sharing nude photos via cell phones
ByMike Brunker
Projects Team editor msnbc.com updated 8:03 p.m. ET, Thurs., Jan. 15, 2009
In an unusual legal case arising from the increasingly popular practice known as “sexting,” six Pennsylvania high school students are facing child pornography charges after three teenage girls allegedly took nude or semi-nude photos of themselves and shared them with male classmates via their cell phones. The female students at Greensburg Salem High School in Greensburg, Pa., all 14- or 15-years-old, face charges of manufacturing, disseminating or possessing child pornography while the boys, who are 16 and 17, face charges of possession, according to WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, which published the story on its Web site on Tuesday. Police told the station that the photos were discovered in October, after school officials seized a cell phone from a male student who was using it in violation of school rules and found a nude photo of a classmate on it. Police were called in and their investigation led them to other phones containing more photos, it said. Police Capt. George Seranko was quoted as saying that the first photograph was “a self portrait taken of a juvenile female taking pictures of her body, nude." The school district issued a statement Tuesday saying that the investigation turned up “no evidence of inappropriate activity on school grounds … other than the violation of the electronic devices policy.” The statement also said that school officials didn’t learn of the charges against the students until Monday. In the WPXI story, which included contributions from the Associated Press, Saranko indicated that authorities decided to file the child pornography charges to send a strong message to other minors who might consider sending such photos to friends. "It's very dangerous," he said. "Once it's on a cell phone, that cell phone can be put on the Internet where everyone in the world can get access to that juvenile picture. You don't realize what you are doing until it's already done." (Seranko could not be reached for comment on Thursday, and a woman who answered the phone at the Greensburg Police Department said, “Our department is not doing any more interviews on the case.”) But Patrick Artur, a Philadelphia defense attorney who by his reckoning has handled at least 80 child pornography cases, said the prosecution of minors for photos they took themselves runs counter to the purpose of both state and federal child pornography laws: Preventing the sexual abuse of children by “dirty old men in raincoats.” “It’s clearly overkill,” he said. “… The letter of the law seems to have been violated, but this is not the type of defendant that the legislature envisioned” in passing the statute. Artur said that because there is no mandatory minimum sentence under Pennsylvania’s child pornography law, unlike the federal statute, the students would not necessarily be incarcerated if they are found guilty. But he noted that convictions would have "serious, serious implications," including forcing them having to register as sexual offenders for at least 10 years. While Artur said the prosecution of a juvenile for allegedly creating and distributing child porn was new to him, a quick review of federal and state statistics showed there have been a handful of similar cases, and several convictions. While few minors have found themselves in court for e-mailing or posting sexy photos of themselves, there is little doubt that ubiquitous cell phones and easy access to computers have tempted many to push the erotic envelope. The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy reported last month that a survey of 1,280 teens and young adults found that 20 percent of the teens said they had sent or posted nude or semi nude photos or videos of themselves. That number was slightly higher for teenage girls — 22 percent — vs. boys — 18 percent. © 2009 msnbc.com
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Blog #7
I'm not at school today as you can see by now. :)
Here are your assignments:
1st & 4th Blocks -- Business Data:
1. Blog # 7 -- Free Write (Write a paragraph about anything you want.)
2. Complete PB 2 Clean Sweep & PB 3 Phone Bill. Supervisors check with your team members to make sure everyone is caught up.
3. CTAE Future Portfolio: Create a 3 slide PowerPoint presentation about a college or technical school you may possibly attend. The slide should include: Name of School, Location, School Mascot, at least 3 pictures of campus, & student enrollment. Save it as College Choice 1 in your CTAE Folder.
3rd Block -- Multimedia:
1. Blog #7 -- Free Write (Write a paragraph about anything you want.)
2. Complete PB 2 PPT Plan & PB 3 What Not to Do. Supervisors, please make sure your team members are on task with the assignments.
Secretaries: Please take attendance as normal. Check to see who is dressed professional (Sperry's are okay for this week). Make a list & I will hand out checks when I return.
Haley, Qua B, & Quay J -- Check your email for your blogger password.
Hope to see you all tomorrow!
Here are your assignments:
1st & 4th Blocks -- Business Data:
1. Blog # 7 -- Free Write (Write a paragraph about anything you want.)
2. Complete PB 2 Clean Sweep & PB 3 Phone Bill. Supervisors check with your team members to make sure everyone is caught up.
3. CTAE Future Portfolio: Create a 3 slide PowerPoint presentation about a college or technical school you may possibly attend. The slide should include: Name of School, Location, School Mascot, at least 3 pictures of campus, & student enrollment. Save it as College Choice 1 in your CTAE Folder.
3rd Block -- Multimedia:
1. Blog #7 -- Free Write (Write a paragraph about anything you want.)
2. Complete PB 2 PPT Plan & PB 3 What Not to Do. Supervisors, please make sure your team members are on task with the assignments.
Secretaries: Please take attendance as normal. Check to see who is dressed professional (Sperry's are okay for this week). Make a list & I will hand out checks when I return.
Haley, Qua B, & Quay J -- Check your email for your blogger password.
Hope to see you all tomorrow!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Blog #6
What is the actual Inauguration? What other events surround the Inauguration?
Have you ever been to an Inauguration or know someone that has?
I've never been, but Ms. Quenzer typically takes a group of students. My cousin, John Spivey, went to the Bush's Inauguration with her a few years ago. I have been to Washington D.C. before though. If you ever get the chance, you definitely need to visit all the historical sites in DC at least once in your life!
Have you ever been to an Inauguration or know someone that has?
I've never been, but Ms. Quenzer typically takes a group of students. My cousin, John Spivey, went to the Bush's Inauguration with her a few years ago. I have been to Washington D.C. before though. If you ever get the chance, you definitely need to visit all the historical sites in DC at least once in your life!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Blog #5
Think about your eyes -- now! Did you know that smoking constricts blood vessels that supply oxygen to the eyes? What other habits or activities do you & others actively participate in that cause damage to your eyes?
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Blog #3 -- Updated at Zach's request
Copy & paste the statements and then complete the statements. (After copying & pasting Hint: To fill in the blank, select the entire blank and start keying your response.)
I am a Christian.
I want a Louis Vuitton.
I have too little spare time.
I wish I was a student at the French Culinary Institute in NYC.
I hate hypocrisy.
I fear being alone.
I hear Amanda talking on her cell.
I search for my keys at least once or twice a week.
I wonder if my brother & his family will move back from Kentucky this summer.
I regret some things in my past.
I love cheesecake.
I ache on Sunday nights after wearing heels all day.
I always stay up late.
I usually get to school a few minutes late.
I am not a pet lover.
I dance inside when I'm excited.
I sing in a trio at my church.
I never chew gum.
I rarely miss a service at my church.
I cry when I get upset or angry.
I am not always as confident as I may appear.
I lose my patience quick with immaturity.
I'm confused about a friend's actions.
I need to save more money.
I should spend more time as a volunteer for charities & non-profit organizations.
I dream about owning my own pastry shop.
I am a Christian.
I want a Louis Vuitton.
I have too little spare time.
I wish I was a student at the French Culinary Institute in NYC.
I hate hypocrisy.
I fear being alone.
I hear Amanda talking on her cell.
I search for my keys at least once or twice a week.
I wonder if my brother & his family will move back from Kentucky this summer.
I regret some things in my past.
I love cheesecake.
I ache on Sunday nights after wearing heels all day.
I always stay up late.
I usually get to school a few minutes late.
I am not a pet lover.
I dance inside when I'm excited.
I sing in a trio at my church.
I never chew gum.
I rarely miss a service at my church.
I cry when I get upset or angry.
I am not always as confident as I may appear.
I lose my patience quick with immaturity.
I'm confused about a friend's actions.
I need to save more money.
I should spend more time as a volunteer for charities & non-profit organizations.
I dream about owning my own pastry shop.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Blog #2
Using the internet, define the term blog & blogging. Write the definitions in complete sentences.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Blog #1
Welcome to Coffee Geek Squad's blog for the 2008-09 school year!
Daily Procedures: (first 15 minutes of class)
1. Logon to computer.
2. Access Ms. Gay's website http://coffeegeeksquad09.blogspot.com/
3. Find the current blog.
4. Read the post.
5. Click on the orange Blogger icon in the top left corner of the page.
6. Sign into your blogger using your username and password.
7. Go to your dashboard.
8. Create a new post answering the daily Bell Ringer assignment.
9. Publish the post. (HINT: Nothing will appear if you do not PUBLISH the post! If changes were made, you will need to REPUBLISH the entire blog to see changes. There is a Help feature on the Dashboard page. Dashboard is the place where all posts are created, edited, posted, etc.)
10. Log off http://www.blogger.com/.
11. If 15 minutes is up, sit quietly and wait for instruction. If 15 minutes is NOT up, access http://www.powertyping.com/ or other Yes List sites.
Assessment of Blogger entries: This blog will be a daily grade. For every Bell Ringer post on Ms. Gay's blog, there must be one on your blog! If you are absent, you are responsible for catching up your blog entries. Remember, you can access Blogger from your home computer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No profanity or crude language will be tolerated!
Express your thoughts, but refrain from talking about other students, cracking, bashing, bullying, etc. A
ll posts that are of a negative nature will be deleted.
All CHS and Coffee County Board of Education policies and procedures apply to this blog.
Do NOT disclose personal information about yourself or others.
Blog #1 Entry:
List 5 goals for the 2008-09 school year. The goals can be: academic, athletic, social, personal, emotional, physical, etc.
Have fun and let's get to blogging!!!
Ms. Gay
Daily Procedures: (first 15 minutes of class)
1. Logon to computer.
2. Access Ms. Gay's website http://coffeegeeksquad09.blogspot.com/
3. Find the current blog.
4. Read the post.
5. Click on the orange Blogger icon in the top left corner of the page.
6. Sign into your blogger using your username and password.
7. Go to your dashboard.
8. Create a new post answering the daily Bell Ringer assignment.
9. Publish the post. (HINT: Nothing will appear if you do not PUBLISH the post! If changes were made, you will need to REPUBLISH the entire blog to see changes. There is a Help feature on the Dashboard page. Dashboard is the place where all posts are created, edited, posted, etc.)
10. Log off http://www.blogger.com/.
11. If 15 minutes is up, sit quietly and wait for instruction. If 15 minutes is NOT up, access http://www.powertyping.com/ or other Yes List sites.
Assessment of Blogger entries: This blog will be a daily grade. For every Bell Ringer post on Ms. Gay's blog, there must be one on your blog! If you are absent, you are responsible for catching up your blog entries. Remember, you can access Blogger from your home computer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No profanity or crude language will be tolerated!
Express your thoughts, but refrain from talking about other students, cracking, bashing, bullying, etc. A
ll posts that are of a negative nature will be deleted.
All CHS and Coffee County Board of Education policies and procedures apply to this blog.
Do NOT disclose personal information about yourself or others.
Blog #1 Entry:
List 5 goals for the 2008-09 school year. The goals can be: academic, athletic, social, personal, emotional, physical, etc.
Have fun and let's get to blogging!!!
Ms. Gay
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