Android Phones Security Issue

German researchers found that Android phones have a flaw, which causes 99.7% of all Android phones to leak and expose bank accounts and other sensitive information. This is a major problem, as banking credentials are open to the virus. Android hackers are able to view the person's account for fourteen days with certain tokens and that's how they would get to personal information. This time span of fourteen days gives the hacker a lot of time to hack accounts.

Anyone with an Android phone should definitely update their phone as soon as possible to the 2.3.4 version to be more safe and protected. In addition, researchers at the University of Ulm urge Android users to turn off the automatic synchronization feature when using your phone on an open Wi Fi network.

This security leakage is a major problem. The hacker can view, change or delete contacts calender events and pictures. Precisely 99.7%, which is very very close to all Android users, are open to this kind of situation. In the fourteen days that the hackers have, they can get a whole lot of information. That is why it is necessary for android users to update their phone and turn off the automatic synchronization while using an open Wi Fi network.

Google really is having trouble keeping the Android system flawless. They've had infected applications and a 400% increase in malware since last year. Now, this problem has arouse. The Google team is really having a difficult time keeping their Android system under control.

For more information, visit http://www.livescience.com/14203-android-phones-leak-personal-data.html.

Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius, another hybrid car, is one of the best cars in the world for the environment. The fuel efficiency is phenomenal, making this car one of the best. On many websites, this car is proved to be one of the best cars for the environment because of its facts and statistics. Fuel efficiency is very essential to our world. The Toyota Prius runs at 57 miles per gallon. This fuel efficiency is terrific. The average miles per gallon for people driving cars in the United States is just under 25 miles per gallon at the current moment. That makes the Toyota Prius's fuel efficiency more that twice as good than the average car. Fuel efficiency is important to the environment because the car doesn't consume a lot of gas. Gas is very dangerous to the environment, as it is the leading cause for air pollution. With the Toyota Prius's outstanding fuel efficiency, the rate of air pollution will significantly drop. Not only is fuel efficiency important for the environment, as it is very economical. Drivers won't have to pay for gas nearly as often as they would with another car, which could save them thousands of dollars every year. For these reasons, the outstanding fuel efficiency of the Toyota Prius is very important to the world.

In addition to the Prius's fuel efficiency, the Toyota Prius has a very good C02 emission. The emission only gives of 104 g/km. This very important. The 104 g/km is a very low figure, making the car much less polluting to the air than other cars. The g/km is the best part of the Toyota Prius, as it is almost unbeatable. The CO2 emission is what gives off pollution. The Prius has a very low number for the CO2 emission, at 104 g/km. This is absolutely phenomenal for a car, making it one of the best cars in the environment.

In the end, the Toyota Prius is one of the best cars for the environment. This is mainly due to the outstanding fuel efficiency and amazing CO2 emission. If you are looking into an environment friendly car, be sure to check out the Toyota Prius. Visit http://www.businessinsider.com/the-greenest-cars-you-could-drive-2009-6#10-toyota-prius-1 to learn more about the unique environment friendliness that this car has.

Soaring Straws

In the lab, Soaring Straws, we focused mainly on two kinds of energy: gravitational potential energy and elastic potential energy. The gravitational potential energy was when the straws went to its maximum height and stayed there for the short time span that it was up there. The elastic potential energy in the lab is the amount of stretch that the rubber band gets pulled back before launching the straws. The gravitational potential energy and the elastic potential energy are related in two ways. The first way is that the gravitational potential energy and the elastic potential energy are both variables in the lab. The responding variable is the component of the experiment that is affected and changes according to the manipulated variable. The manipulated variable is the component that can be adjusted by us. Whoever is conducting the lab or experiment controls the manipulated variable. In this case, we controlled the amount of stretch, making the elastic potential energy the manipulated variable. Also, the height that the straws went responded differently according to the manipulated variable. That made the gravitational potential energy the responding variable. The second way that the gravitational potential energy is related to the elastic potential energy is that they are both forms of potential energy. This means the energy is still, but has the capability to move. My partner and I conducted the experiment nine trials in all, but three trials at each amount of stretch. Our first amount of stretch was eight centimeters, and the average height that the rocket went at eight centimeters of stretching back was two and a half meters. The second amount of stretch was seven centimeters, and the third amount of stretch was six centimeters. Both of these stretches got the height of the straws to go up three meters each time. The amount of stretch here was the manipulated variable and the height was the responding variable. As you can see, we controlled the amount of stretch and the height that the straws went up responded to the amount of stretch.

In this lab, there were possible errors for the data I had. One of these errors is the fact that my partner and I are different heights. The data could have been more accurate if we were the same height because the straws would then consistently be launched from the same spot. Another possible error is that the way we measured the rockets wasn't very reliable. We used meter sticks and could have measured incorrectly. When the straws hit the ceiling, we assumed that the straws went up three meters. Maybe they would have gone higher up, but we wouldn't know because the ceiling was limiting the height for the straws to go up to a maximum of three meters. The final possible error in my data collection would be the fact that I shot the straws a different way one of the three times. If my partner and I had used the same technique throughout, the data would be more precise and accurate. Overall, this lab was fun and a great way to learn about elastic potential energy and gravitational potential energy. However, something that could be enhanced or changed is the directions. The directions should specify that the straws should be launched the same way every time. Neither my partner nor I knew that we should use the same launching technique, and that could make a major difference in our data. Also, this lab would have more room for more varied results if the lab was done outside because then the straws would have no parameters as to a maximum height. That would vary the results more. Other than those two suggestions, this lab was a phenomenal learning experience.

Toothpick Fish

In science class, we did a lab called toothpick fish. There were different colored toothpicks to represent each fish allele (green, yellow, and red). The green alleles were dominant to all of the other alleles. The yellow alleles were recessive to the green alleles and incompletely dominant to the red alleles. The red alleles were recessive to the green alleles as well and incompletely dominant to the yellow alleles. The genotype for a green fish was GG, Gr, and Gb. For a red fish the genotype was rr. The yy genotype was for a yellow fish and the genotype for an orange fish was yr.

The first generation of my fish consisted of seven green fish, no red fish, one yellow fish, and four orange fish. This means that about 58% of fish were green, 0% of the fish were red, 8% of the fish were yellow, and about 33% of the fish were orange. However, all yellow fish are eaten up quickly and unable to survive. That meant that the one yellow offspring died. In the second generation, there were 7 green fish, one red fish, and 3 orange fish. In other terms, about 64% of the second generation were green fish, 9% were red fish, and about 27% were orange fish. Then came the third generation; six or 55% of the fish were green, 9% or one fish was red, 9% or one fish was yellow, and about 27% of the fish, or three fish were orange. Because there was another yellow fish, that fish died. In the fourth and final generation, 6 or 60% of the fish were green, 1 or 10% of the fish were red, and 3 or 30% of the fish were orange. Unfortunately though, all the green fish are eaten because of an environmental disaster. In the end, there were four fish remaining: one red and three orange. This was the data analysis of my toothpick lab.

This not only happens in labs, but in our environment. In an ecosystem, there are fish. They are eaten by their predators. However, sometimes there are large breakouts in which many fish are eaten more rapidly than usual. For example, one of the large breakouts could be an increasing population of sharks. These sharks would then eat many fish, and the fish would start dying at a faster pace, which would significantly decrease the fish population. This community of fish would be a lot less than what it was before. There are many scenarios like this that occur once in a while. This proves that fish population alters in our environment, as well ecosystems and environments around the world.

Punnett Squares

In science class, we are learning about punnett squares. Punnett squares are grids that have the combination from specific alleles from the parents of the offspring to find the gene of the offspring. The parents alleles' are multiplied together to form a punnett square and predict the outcome of the gene of the offspring. Punnett squares are very resourceful. Scientists and doctors use these punnett squares frequently to figure out the probable outcomes of the F1 generation. Then when the F1 generation is crossed with another parent, the F2 generation gets the combination of the alleles from the parents.

In punnett squares, more specifically monohybrid punnett squares, the alleles for each parent are multiplied to find the outcome of the gene for the offspring. We call this the phenotype. The phenotype is the physical characteristics of the offspring. For example, if the dominant allele is brown eyes and the recessive allele is blue eyes, and the parents have the alleles Bb and bb. The phenotype of the offspring would be 50% brown eyes and 50% blue eyes. Then, there is the genotype. The genotype is the genetic characteristics. In this case, the genotype for the offspring would be 50% Bb, or heterozygous, and 50% bb, or homozygous recessive. These are the basics about punnett squares but feel free to learn more about them.

The 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid

The new Honda Civic Hybrid is an excellent car. It is known for its price; however, it is more known for its amazing techniques to cooperate with the environment. The all new 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid is going to be one of the greatest cars in the current era for many reasons. Very few cars will be able to compete with the statistics and reviews of this car!

The Honda Civic Hybrid can go 43 miles per gallon on the highway. This is extremely excellent in two ways. Firstly, the Honda Civic Hybrid is saving people a lot of money. It is one of the best cars fuel capacity wise. Getting gas won't be a common routine, unlike many other cars. In fact, the average mpg for each car in the United States is 2o miles per gallon. The 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid is more than double the average mpg for each car in the U.S. with 43 miles per gallon. More importantly, the Honda Civic Hybrid is very cooperative with the environment. With the use of gas this car uses, there is almost no way to counter the miles per gallon for this car and make it better, which makes the car very unique from all its competitors. on top of that, this car has the second best emission in the country by a gas-powered car.

In the end, the Honda Civic Hybrid is one of the best cars in the world and is very eco-friendly. When looking into well priced vehicles, try checking out the Honda Civic Hybrid, which most people are very pleased with.

Mutualism

This is an image of poison ivy on a tree that I saw while I was in the car. This is a symbiosis relationship, a close relationship between two species that benefits at least one of the species. The type of symbiotic relationship that exists between the poison ivy and tree is called mutualism. Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship that benefits both species. In this case, the poison ivy is being benefited because the tree is giving it shelter. The tree is being benefited as well because the poison ivy is giving the tree protection. The poison ivy stops other creatures from harming the tree. If an organism tries to penetrate the tree, the poison ivy will infect the penetrating organism. The poison ivy is stable on the tree, as both of these things are being benefited. For these reasons, the relationship existing with the tree and poison ivy in this image is an example of mutualism.

Biotic Limiting Factor

This is an image of a biotic limiting factor. It is biotic because it is living, and the tree is a limiting factor because it prevents sunlight from reaching other plants near it, defeating all of its competition. It also spreads its roots underground, taking up the water. This causes the lack of water to supply other living things. Therefore, this tree is a biotic limiting factor.

Blizzard Project Link

Check out this cool website on blizzards at the following URL:
http://blizzardland.webs.com/

Lit. Poems

Nazi VS. Jew Diamante Poem

Nazis

Merciless, brutal

Murdering, tormenting, controlling,

Unsympathetic, spiteful, innocent, impoverished

Hiding, escaping, dying

Disconsolate, somber

Jews

The Book Thief

Liesel Meminger

Strong-hearted, sympathetic, affectionate

Who loves the sound of her papa's accordion

Who feels dismal about her brother's death

Who needs books

Who shares her love and happiness

Who fears losing people

Who'd like to see her mother again

Who dreams of a train and her brother dying

Who ends up being a book thief.

Camden Aquarium

Recently, our unit visited the Camden Aquarium, as a field trip. This trip was both educational and fun due to many reasons. We were able to see and do many different things. This trip was worth our time, as nobody was let down by the aquarium. There were also other schools there. That goes to show that is a good field trip to go on.

First of all, the trip was educational. We saw many different species and learned about them. At the aquarium, there were tons of creatures that I didn't know before I went there. Also, we learned different things for each animal such as their habitats, food, shelter, etc. Other interesting facts were also provided about these creatures. For example, stingrays and jelly fish usually don't sting when touch their top. There were many interesting facts about specific creatures. Even though we missed school, we still learned quite an efficient amount at the aquarium.

Secondly, this trip was extremely fun. We got to do many things that we wouldn't normally do on a regular daily basis. Because we came to the aquarium, we had interesting and fun experiences. One example of these fun and interesting experiences was the petting zone. In the petting zone, we got to touch jelly fish, sharks, stingrays, and other interesting sea creatures. That was fun because of the way each one felt, the texture of their skin, and their reactions. Some of the creatures were calm when they were touched, however, there were some creatures that weren't so calm when they were touched. For example, when a member in my group touched the shark it jumped, but when he touched the jelly fish it stayed calm and kept moving slowly.

In the end, our trip to the Camden Aquarium was a great one to have because it was both educational and fun. We learned many things and had a great time. I recommend visiting the Camden Aquarium if you haven't done so already.

Greenhouse Effect- U.S. and Europe are outsourcing gas

The Greenhouse effect is necessary and substantial for the earth. Without greenhouse gases, our earth would be a frozen wasteland. However, the use of these gases are starting to pollute the air, causing problems for the world.

Being more specific, the U.S and Europe are the main causes for this issue. As both of these countries have been developed, the outsource of these gases are too much for other developing countries. Because we have been developed, we have more technology releasing these gases such as burning fossil fuels, and the overuse of gas. This is a problem because the gases are being imported throughout the world, including developing countries. The imports and exports of this gas are preventing the developing countries from growing and reaching First World standards. Also due to the carbon dioxide growth, coming from the greenhouse gases, is causing the explosion of industry, which is slowing down technology.

In my opinion, we need to try our best and stop the pollution of this issue. For example, we need to reduce the use of gas. To do this, we need to run on cars. Instead of selling cars that run on fuel, we need to make battery powered cars. That way we don't pollute the air and use too much greenhouse gases. By doing this, other countries will be able to successfully develop to First World standards. Most of the outsource of greenhouse gases are coming from us, so we need to the best we can to fix this global issue. The outsource of these gases can be limited many ways. Another example would be instead of driving a car, ride a bike or walk. This is the best thing we can do to save our world.

The article I found this information from is called, U.S. and Europe 'Outsource' Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The URL to this article is:

http://www.livescience.com/environment/carbon-emissions-countries-outsourcing-100308.html

Is Air There Lab

This lab was extremely interesting. We were given a jar, a bag, and a rubber band. First we put the bag over the open part of the jar. Then, we tied a rubber band around the part of the bag that covered the opening of the jar. After that process was done, we pushed the bag inside the jar and felt a bit of resistance. However, when we pulled the bag out of the jar, there was so much resistance, and we were unable to pull out the whole bag. As parts of the bag were pulled out, other parts went in. The reason for this was because the air got trapped inside, making the air pressure high and unable to completely pull out.

Coming from this lab, a hypothesis I can make would be that a balloon would be affected by air pressure, as it travels up through the atmosphere. The big three reasons behind this are temperature, water vapor, and altitude, which all affect air pressure. As the temperature gets higher, air pressure gets lower. As the water vapor increases the air gets denser, or higher in air pressure. As the altitude increases, the air pressure gets decreases. The balloon would do many things as it traveled up through the atmosphere. The air pressure would decrease due to the altitude increasing. Depending on the weather as well, the temperature and water vapor would also lay drastic impacts on the air pressure. The balloon would travel up for a little while and then pop. This would be due to the change in air pressure.

Air pressure causes many things to occur. The air pressure is affected by elevation, temperature, and water vapor, as shown in the lab.

Popcorn Lab

First, we took a paper bag filled with many kernels. We put it in the microwave and pressed popcorn. After about a few seconds, we heard popping. It was the kernels turning into popcorn. The reason why the kernels popped was because heat will be transferred to the kernels, causing them to expand and pop. Kernels are filled with water, so when the heat is transferred to the kernel, the water turns into steam, which causes the kernel to pop. In the microwave, radiation was the kind of heat that was transferred to the kernels. Radiation is the transfer of heat energy through an empty space. Radiation was the kind of heat that caused the kernels to pop into popcorn in the microwave.

After we popped the bag of kernels in the microwave, we put kernels in a popcorn popper. What happened was the popcorn popper moved around the kernels, and then they started popping. The heat that was transferred to the kernels in this popcorn popper was convection. Convection is a transfer of heat energy from a fluid. The water inside the kernels turned into a gas, which is why the kernel popped.

In the end, the reason why the kernels popped in the microwave was because of radiation, and the reason the kernels popped in the popcorn popper was because of convection. Both radiation and convection are methods of heating.

Frog Dissection

In science class, we dissected a frog, which was quite interesting. There were many organs the we saw, as it looked as if we were looking in the human body. A matter of fact, the frog had many organs similar, and some even the same as our organs. All the organs were different colors, which made each easy to identify. We could see all the parts that we learned in class, which was extremely cool.

In addition to all the cool organs, the frog dissection was very interesting and fun. Opening the frog was the most fun part. First we had to cut the frog in a few places, then cut out the peritoneum of the frog, which was a layer covering all of the organs. Also, my group's frog was a female that was going to lay soon. The oviducts were thick, and there were a huge amount of eggs in the frog. That was really interesting because there were so many eggs.

To add on, the frog dissection was extremely educational. We learned about the frog's organs and how they function. This is very important to know because many of the parts of the frog are similar to humans, which will help in high school for biology. The frog taught us many unknown things and it was extremely educational.

Overall, the frog dissection was amazing due to the cool organs, the fun of looking at the frog, and the thing we learned. Frog dissection was one of the best science labs that I have ever done in my whole life!

Child Soldiers in Africa

The child soldier in Africa problem has become a global issue due to its abusive use of child soldiers. Many problems are occurring, and they are causing surrounding countries and continents involved. Here are some statistics on this child soldier issue. First of all, there are over 500, 000 child soldiers in the world, and 250, 000 of those child soldiers exist in Africa. Secondly, more than three percent of child soldiers in Africa are dying everyday. This issue is slowly going to take away all of Africa's children, leaving a questionable future for Africa's society. In just one country in Africa, Burma, there are as many as 70, 000 child soldiers! Lastly, there are more child soldiers in Africa being injured than any other continent. Based on these statistics, Africa will slowly fall apart, unless this child soldier issue is stopped.

To learn more about child soldiers visit:

http://uk.oneworld.net/guides/childlabour/child-soldiers?gclid=CLfcrbP_x58CFegL5QodU2FaOA

Lexus LS 600 hl Hybrid

Lexus went to new levels with the LS 600 hl Hybrid. There are more features on this car than any other lexus ever made. Not only that, but this car is great for the environment as it is a hybrid. Also, the LS 600 hl Hybrid has many safety features as it has five star crash rating. Overall, the Lexus LS 600 hl Hybrid has many great features.

The interior and exterior are big factors on why the LS 600 hl Hybrid is a great car. In the interior, the car is styled for luxury. In the front, the steering wheel has a wooden trim around it to ensure grip on the wheel. On the dashboard you can see a new feature called ECO mode. ECO mode provides an indicator on the dashboard that helps provide the kind of gas to get that is best to both the economy and the environment. Also, the car controls your energy consumption and makes it the best it can get for the world's resources. The front seats also are heated for your comfort. A navigation system is also included right above the radio. In the rear portion of the car, Lexus has crossed many levels to provide the most luxury it can. The rear seats can recline as much as you want it to until it is right behind the passenger seat. Also, the rear seats provide a Japanese shiatsu massage with a remote control. In addition, the third seat comes down as it can be used as an armrest for your luxury. On top of that, the third seat also contains a cooler and a table that slides out to both of the rear seats. The exterior of this car is great as well as the car has been painted twice to ensure the paint stays on longer. This car looks amazing as it comes in many colors as well.

Now here comes the best part. The LS 600 hl Hybrid is just amazing for the environment. It saves a ton of gas as it is battery powered as well as fuel powered. This car can almost go up to 40 miles per gallon! That is just amazing fuel efficiency, and it is much better for the environment. Also, as mentioned earlier the all new ECO mode guides you on what you should do fuel-wise that will cause less pollution. The ECO mode also controls the energy you use and makes it the best for the environment.

In my opinion, the Lexus LS 600 hl Hybrid is a great car. It has many luxury features to enhance your ride, as well as safety features to make sure you don't get hurt as badly as many other cars, but even on top of that, this car is just amazing for the environment. The Lexus LS 600 hl Hybrid is an incredible car!

To learn more about the Lexus LS 600 hl Hybrid, go to:

http://www.lexus.com/models/LSh/

Biotechnology Chemist

Shooting Corks

During class, we did an extremely interesting, but fun lab. What we had to do was mix any amount of baking soda and vinegar in a test tube. Then, we capped the test tube with the cork. As the vinegar and baking soda mixed, it created a chemical reaction, causing the cork to shoot off. Our goal was to hit the window, and if we hit the window three times in a row, we got and additional ten points added on to our lab. Each groups' cork went a different distance, depending on the amount of vinegar and baking soda they used. There were many different measurements that worked to hit the window, so people hit the window in different ways. It was hard but interesting and fun in the same way.

In my opinion, the lab that we did was a very good lab to conduct because not only was it fun, but we learned an efficient amount about chemical reactions. My group did fairly well as we tried different measurements and got different distances. I learned that baking soda and vinegar really create a large chemical reaction. For example, when one of my group members and I shot the cork, our arms were drenched in vinegar because we capped the cork too late. That incident was extremely funny, however we smelled pretty bad due to the vinegar all over our arms. Either way, the lab was still extremely interesting!

I think that this was one of the best labs so far because it was fun, but also because we learned a large amount about chemical reactions. I hope we do this lab again and I will be looking forward to more labs like this in the future!

A Goopy Substance

During science class, we did a very interesting, but fun lab. We were given goop in a beaker for each lab group. The goop was made of corn starch, water, and food coloring. To do this lab, all you really need is water and cornstarch, but the food coloring just makes the goop a different color. What we did was play with the goop. As we took some goop from the beaker, it felt as if it was a liquid. However, when we let the goop sit in our hands, the goop felt as if it was a solid. When we squeezed the goop, it spilled out of our hands on the lab table. Luckily, the goop was very easy to clean up. As soon as the goop dries (which takes about two minutes), you just pick it off and it comes off instantly.

Before we did the goop lab, our class had to make a hypothesis on the goop. My hypothesis was that if we play with the goop, we will find that the goop is a solid. I thought the goop would be a solid because when I mixed the corn starch, water, and food coloring, it was quite stiff and the spoon did not move around too much. That made me make the inference that the goop was a solid. As soon as I picked up the goop, I thought I was wrong because the goop was not stable. However, I noticed that as it was sitting in my hand, it was a solid. That made me quite confused. It couldn't be a solid and a liquid was what I thought, but I found out that I was wrong. The goop in fact was both a liquid and a solid, which I found out was called an amorphous solid.

In my opinion, I thought the lab was extremely fun. I really enjoyed playing with the goop, and so did the rest of the class. I never thought goop could be so interesting. I squeezed the goop, let it sit in my hands, and simply experimented with it and felt the texture of the goop. The goop made my hands feel so smooth. This lab was absolutely incredible and hopefully we will do it again sometime soon!