Social Bookmarking Project

• What's another way you can organize and store information on your computers?

Another way to organize and store information on your computer is to use a social bookmarking website or program.

• What have you learned from researching the above topics? What do you know now about those current events that you didn't know before?

I learned a lot about these topics, such as how serious bullying laws are around the country. Also, I learned that Ebola is still a very serious issue, even though it is not such a covered topic on the news anymore.

• What are other social bookmarking apps/websites?

Some other social bookmarking apps or websites are Delicious, Diigo, and StumbleUpon. 

• Will you continue to use social bookmarking?

Yes, I may continue to use social bookmarking since it is a great way to keep a lot of websites in one place. 

January 5 New Blog Post

     Over this break, I did quite a few things, however I think my favorite was a trip to Sky Zone with my brothers and friends.  Sky Zone is located in Pine Brook, NJ.  Basically, Sky Zone is a large
warehouse space filled with trampolines where people of all ages can have fun.  At Sky Zone,

everyone wears orange sky socks with little rubber squares on the bottom to help with traction.


     At Sky Zone there are a few activities all involving trampolines that visitors can choose from. There is a free jump area, that is filled with trampolines, as well as multiple dodge ball courts. Sky Zone also includes multiple size basketball hoops, a foam pit, and a snack area. Sky Zone is a great place for children, teenagers, or even adults; it is a family friendly place where people of all ages can have fun for a few hours!

Click here for the Sky Zone Website.
Click here to see a Sky Zone review on Yelp.

  

Do Now 12/15

     The one thing that ignites my fire to change the world is seeing people struggling. Just yesterday I was walking through New York City and seeing homeless people always breaks my heart. I hate seeing people who deserve better or who are in need, because everyone deserves to live a life where they are happy and healthy. About every 2 weeks or so, my family and I go make bagged lunches for the homeless, because my parents have taught me that it is important to give back and to help those in need.  Every time I volunteer, I always feel a sense of accomplishment, since I have helped about 300 people get food in their stomachs. It always makes me feel good, and that is the reason why I keep doing it week after week. This can fulfill my life goal of helping others, because I am directly aiding those who need help. Also, I am helping the community because it can become a better place.

Blog Post Assesment

Recently, I have visited the Allendale Bar and Grill. They specialize in pub food, such as burgers and home style meals, however they also serve salads, pasta, and other options. The "AB&G" is located in Allendale, New Jersey. Their home environment welcomes many guests very frequently for a night out, or other events such as baby showers, celebrations, or a simple bite out with the family. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and the restaurant is easily family friendly. 

One of the reasons I feel at home at the AB&G is due to their history. The family owned business began in 1935, when Grandma Connelly started serving food to guests at her hotel. Now four generations later, the family tradition has still continued. Frequently, the owners will be at the restaurant helping out and checking on things. Also, the family has expanded and now owns the Mahwah Bar and Grill, which opened in 1992.

If the AB&G burned down, I would probably try to find another pub like restaurant where I could feel like at home. I like family owned restaurants because they are better run and more friendly, in my opinion. Whenever I go to the AB&G, I enjoy the good food and spending time at the restaurant. One of my favorite parts of the AB&G is that they give free popcorn that is freshly popped. It is so delicious and guests are welcome to go and get it themselves, which easily creates a home environment. The AB&G is one of my favorite places, and I would recommend it to anyone!      

RSS Discussion Questions

1. Why did you select the sites you subscribed to?

I selected the sites I did because they either can provide me with important news, and government information, or I have an interest in the topics.

2. Was it easy to find the feeds and subscribe to them?

Yes, it was very easy for me to find and follow the feeds.

3. Which sites were your favorites?

My favorite sites were TMZ.com and thebeautydepartment.com, which gives tips and advice about different beauty and hair products.

4. What else can you use RSS feeds for?

You can use RSS feeds to put all of your favorite or most visited websites into one place, rather than going to all different websites.

5. How likely are you to continue to use RSS feeds in the future?

It is pretty likely that I will still use RSS feeds as a helpful tool in the future.

Wireless Christmas Lights?

• A new company called Powered by Aura has now developed wireless Christmas lights for your Christmas tree.
• The system revolves around a ores green Aura Power Ring which can be put under or around trees depending on their size.
• The ring is then plugged in to a standard power outlet and the LED ornaments light up when they are in the power area. 
• Aura lights come in three types of ornaments: clear, frosted or crackled, as well as white or multicolor.
• A box of 12 wireless lights can be bought for $65 in the US
• Powered by Aura will soon be selling their creation starting October 2015.

Click here to view the original article.

Do Now 12/2

     If I were a teacher, I would add an animal class where students could learn about animals and study them. The class would be a half year elective that students could choose and the class would meet every day for one full semester.  In the class, students would learn about the families of animals, species of animals, and types of animals. The class could go on field trips or have visitors who bring in animals so the class could become fun and interactive. 

     To demonstrate their learning, at the end of the semester students would create a presentation about their favorite animal that they learned about. This class is just what our school needs to change things up and to make learning more fun for the students in our school.