5/16 Do Now

I keep my computer organized by labeling and creating folders. I also delete files that I no longer need to save space. On the internet I create bookmarks to access web sites quicker. I use a hierarchal system. For example I make sub-folders in my picture folder to store different types of pictures.
Tagging is the act of assigning keywords to a piece of information. It helps describe the item and find it again when someone searches the tag. An example of tagging would be adding tags on youtube videos so when someone searches the word the video comes up.
Social Bookmarking is a method for internet users to organize, store, manage, and search for bookmarks of resources online. An example would be the web site "Digg."
These two items are important in today's digital age because they both make information easier to find.

Weekly Tech Article 5/6

The Boeing Phantom Ray has completed its maiden flight. This drone jet is capable to gathering intelligence and military surveillance. It reached a height of 7500 feet above the ground traveling at 200 mph even though it was designed to reach speeds of 600 mph at 40,000 feet. The delta shaped aircraft has a wingspan of 50 feet and can change course mid flight at the click of a button. Boeing hopes the plane will be used during reconnaissance missions, combat missions, and autonomous re-fueling.

Weekly Tech Article 4/29

Scientists have developed a new laser powered chemical technique that can take dozens of samples from a single strand of hair. Using this new information, forensic scientists can now determine what somebody ate or where they went by just analyzing their hair. These results are accurate up to the hour. They formed a new way to differentiate carbon isotopes found in the hair using an ultraviolet laser that breaks up the material rather than burning it like current methods. They say your hair is a record of carbon ratios and one scientist said he could guess what country you've been to by studying your hair. They are currently working on lasers for oxygen, sulfur, and nitrogen which would be even more accurate.

Tech Article 4/15

The Brazilian police are getting a new technological update in the form of new "cyborg" glasses. These glasses are designed to spot criminals in crowds and are able to scan up to 400 faces per second, 50 yards to 12 miles away while using 46000 biometric points to help identify a correct match. The faces are scanned with a tiny camera built inside the glasses and are checked in a database of criminals. If a match is found a red light blinks notifying the cop. This allows the cop to arrest the person without the need for questioning or searching for documents. They will be used for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics which will be hosted in Rio de Janeiro.

Podcast Do Now 4-11

1. A podcast is a digital, audio recording usually available to others for download.
2. People create podcasts to share information or to provide entertainment for others.
3. I created a podcast last year in English class using audacity.
4. Programs like iTunes, Audacity, or Speakonia help record, distribute, and edit podcasts.
5. I would like to create a podcast on something that interests me like basketball or anything that is not boring.

Weekly Tech Article 4/8

Billionaire Richard Branson announced his latest project called Virgin Oceanic. He plans to build a submarine that will reach the most unexplored and deepest points of the oceans in the world like the Mariana Trench. The submarine is modeled after an airplane and will be able to resist 13 million pounds of pressure across its surface which is made of carbon fiber and titanium. It weighs 8,000 pounds and has the ability to dive 350 feet per minute. He hopes it will be of use to scientists to study microbes and sea floor geology.

Spring Break

For spring break I will mostly like visit relatives and engage in entertaining activities such as basketball. I will go with the flow and do whatever seems best during the week. It should be fun.

Tech Article 3/25

Engineers in Qatar are developing artificial clouds for them 2022 World Cup. Temperatures in this middle eastern country regularly go above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. The Quatari engineers claim they can build solar powered clouds that will hover using a helium pocket that will be able to move using remote controls. The clouds would reflect the sun's rays away from the stadium to protect the spectators and players. They are intended to be eco-friendly and will cost about $500,000 each to produce.

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Tech Article 3/11/11

Skylon is the new space plane developed by NASA. It is still in concept mode and is expected to replace the Discovery space shuttle which is being retired. The Skylon will have a new hydrogen fuel-powered rocket engine to replace the expensive disposable rocket boosters which are needed for current models to propel them to space. The plane will be able to carry 12 tons to support future missions to the moon and mars.

Weekly Tech Article 3/3

The Prospero is a new robot that acts like a farmer and is able to plant seeds. It is able to move in any direction while avoiding obstacles. While planting seeds, it has a sensor underneath it to detect when it is finished planting the seed. It is able to dig the hole, plant it and even move the soil back over the seed. When it is done it spray paints the ground white to indicate it is done. It also features fertilizers and herbicides to maximize its efficiency.

Tech Article 2/25

The Power Knee is the first motorized robotic prosthetic knee for above knee amputees. The knee provides enough power for the person using it to go at walking speeds, it helps when trying to climb stairs or ramps, and it responds to patterns of motions to help with natural motion. It is developed by the German company, "Ossur". It has been just approved by the German National Health System and is being sent out to its first users.

Tech Article 2/17

The Firefly Edison is an electric vintage bicycle. The bike is equipped with a 36 volt 700-watt elctric hub and is powered by batteries in a custom built box on top of the hub. The Edison trailer attached to the back is made out of wood and features an area to place drinks inside of an ice bucket. The bike is entirely hand made by Bryce Tugwell and can me made by yourself for around 400 dollars.

2/14 Do Now

I was sick the entire weekend. I slept more in the past 3 days then I had in total in the past week. On Saturday I went to my cousin's house for awhile. On Sunday I watched my favorite team, the Celtics beat the Heat. Overall it was a miserable weekend.

Tech Article 2/11

The "Luke" arm is a new functional robotic arm for amputees. Developed by DEKA, the best part about this arm is that it's controlled by your brain. They attach your nerves to the arm and allow you to perform a variety of motions. The arm can also "read our mind and perform motions depending on what you're trying to do by using infrared to read neural signals inside your brain. The arm is still in development and is currently being tested on war veterans.

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