So far, I am pretty impressed with the ease and wide range of things to do on Tinker Cad. I still am a little shaky on changing and grouping shapes, but I'm sure as I continue to work with it I'll catch on. Jenna seems very fluent with it, quickly adjusting and adding necessary shapes to make the model look like the one she thought of. It is also cool how they feature community-made shapes or designs, because it adds even more variety and helps you find specific shapes, like for instance when we couldn't find a curved pipe in the normal shapes, but found one quickly in the community area. Right now, we are making very good time, making lots of progress, and should be finished relatively quickly. I am very interested to see how our design turns out after printing, and I am really liking the innovative program Tinker Cad.
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War is different sides fighting for a different cause, and willing to expend money, resources, and lives to accomplish victory.
War can be a fight for land, rights, or money, or the mass loss of lives. What we don't realize is that for every single death on the battlefield, a mother, or child, or spouse all of a sudden lost someone who meant everything to them, and will never see them again. Regardless of what we think about war, it happens all over the world, all the time, and is seen as normal in many nations. War changes us by taking away lives, giving us a more profound appreciation for peace, and teaching the horrors of war, and why we should strive to avoid it. Yesterday, Mrs. Beasley, Mr. Humphries, and a few of the Circle of Friends came to visit and share about the organization means. This is the second time I was visited, once last semester in Coach Schultheis's room, so I knew what to expect. It is a very cool and innovative organization, and the visit I think helps encourage us to come visit them and get involved. Personally, I think it would be cool to interact and meet all of the kids and teachers, and by being with them you remember that they're people too, just different. I would love to get involved in this group, and this visit helped spark my interest in this group.
JT Bowen
Mrs. Greenlaw GT ELA 10 February 2017 If Football is So Dangerous, Is it OK to Watch It? In American Culture, football is a major cornerstone. Garnering over 111 million views, the Super Bowl is consistently the most watched program nationwide. In southern states like Texas and Alabama, football is almost a religion, whether it be at the high school, college, or professional level. But there is a darker side to America’s pastime. The brutal injuries, leading to months of rehab, and lasting effects in life are a big part of the game. And those stunning injuries beg the question: If football is so dangerous, should we watch it? In my opinion, yes- there is no shame in enjoying a game of football. One of the scariest and most common injuries suffered in football is the concussion. It can be rooted to one big hit, or a result of the combined effect of many hits. Although most concussions are easily treated, the lasting, sometimes lifelong effect on the brain are the real killers. A study done by the journal Neurology of 3,439 former NFL veterans that “Veterans of NFL combat are (almost four times) more likely than the rest of us from brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and… Lou Gehrig’s disease” (Gonchar 6). This study shows just how dangerous playing football can be. As dangerous as spending 15+ years of playing pro football is, all football players are well aware of the risk it is, and of the toll it can take on their bodies. They willingly choose to play the game, at their own discretion, and retire when they feel is best. Calvin Johnson, former star NFL receiver for the Detroit Lions, who retired following the 2016 season, at the age of 30, shared his thoughts about his relatively early retirement, saying “My finger’s jacked. I mean, I’m beat up. After you play for that long (9 seasons) you’re going to be beat up so it’s just a time where you are content with what you did and I’m content with what I did” (Birkett 10). This passage of personal experience shows Johnson’s knowledge of when to quit. He had just started a family, and didn’t want to risk another injury, so he felt it was the right time to hang up his cleats for the last time. Before we ban watching or even playing football, we have to think logically about the sport’s popularity. The NFL is a multi-billion dollar corporation, and to abolish the NFL would be nearly impossible. Millions of people watch and root on their team every Sunday, and purchase merchandise to support their team. These passionate fans won’t just stop supporting their team and watching football because of injuries. According to Sports Media Watch, NFL games “Were 43 of the top 50 most-watched sporting events in the U.S. in 2015. Three others were college football” (Affleck 9). These statistics just show the massive amounts of views nationally-televised NFL and college football games reel in. Fans have watched football on TV for decades, and won’t all of a sudden quit because of a few injuries. Over 39 rule changes have been made over the past 5 years, showing the NFL’s conscious effort and commitment to making the beloved game safer while maintaining and enjoyable viewer experience. All in all, fans should not have to feel guilty about watching football. Players are fully aware of the risks presented by playing football, and the NFL has made strides in the last few decades in improving the safety of playing. Obviously, injuries are inevitable, but dedicated football fans should not have to stop watching their favorite game because of its dangerous implications. Personally, I feel it should be up to the fans to decide whether they want to watch football or not. Regardless of the public opinion, football on all levels is not going anywhere soon. Works Cited Affleck, John. "If Football Is Deadly, Why Do We Still Watch?" The Conversation. N.p., 09 Feb. 2017. Birkett, Dave. "Calvin Johnson Talks Retirement, Says He Was Fed up with Football." Detroit Free Press. N.p., 25 June 2016. Web. 09 Feb. 2017. Gonchar, Michael. "If Football Is So Dangerous to Players, Should We Be Watching It?" The Learning Network. N.p., 13 Sept. 2012. Web. 9 Feb. 2017. |
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