Monday, August 18, 2008

Words for nevro

Concrete- the sidewalk or walkway. Roads are made out of concrete
Conduct- to manage or to lead. In the picture the conductor tells the musicians when to play and who is playing.

Cryptic- means confusing or complicated. Like a puzzle or maze.

Sport Words

Soccer- You kick the ball around the court and kick it into the post. Also known as football.



Basketball- Here is the sport basketball. You bounce the ball around the court and shoot it into the hoop.




Saturday, April 19, 2008

Hello Nevro. Here are some more definitions to help you with your english.

Alchemy- Alchemy is the pursuit of turning lesser ingredients into higher things. For example turning sliver into gold.

Complement- I used this image for complement because it is the final task in down loading the software, therefore completing it.

Compliment- this reminded me of compliment because it is saying something nice about someone or something.




Friday, April 4, 2008

Vocab words




RENOVATE- I chose this picture for renovate, because the bathroom is completely new.

VANTAGE- I chose this picture for vantage, because it was taken by a camera. To me this is kind of like the sun through the camera's eyes, no life, no feeling, but through an human's just the opposite.

INTRICATE- This picture reminded me of intricate, because heena is an art that takes lots of time and attention. You can see the design is very detailed.
OBSESSION- This picture of cookie monster, speaks for itself. Everyone knows the cookie monster loves cookies. 

SOLACE- This picture reminded me of solace, because they both have found comfort in each other. 

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Food, Food, Food, what can I say,
the warm taste melts in your mouth you smile in delight
your mother slaps your hand as you sneak a piece of chicken into your mouth
around the table your family holds hands in harmony
you praise the food that lies on the table, thankful for what you have
dig in
joy and laughs fill the air
love is here

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Guns, Germs, and Steel response chapter 14



1. Describe the difference between bands, tribes, chiefdom, and states.
Band- A band, is a nomadic society that consist of several dozen people. The relationship between the people is kin based. When it comes to the government, they make decisions through egalitarian leadership. They are not run by a bureaucracy. Food production is not a part of there economy, nor is division of labor.

Tribes- The first stage after band is tribe. The only major difference between the two is that a tribe is much larger. A tribe is made up of hundreds of people. They settle is usually only 1 village, and their basis of relationship is kin based. Like in a band, their government is not a bureaucracy, and their decision making leadership skills are egalitarian. Food production is a part of their economy. It was not at first but gradually they switched over.

Chiefdom- A chiefdom is slightly larger than a tribe (as it has thousands of people), but much larger than a band. Their settlement patter is in 1 or more villages. The basis of relationship is class and residence. The decision making leadership in the government is hereditary and centralized. Their bureaucracy levels are 1-2. Food production is a major part of their economy as it is very intensive. Another part of economy is the control of land, which is by the chief.

States- The biggest of all the different societies is states, which are consisting of 50,000 or more. Similar to chiefdom, their basis of relationship is class and residence. They are fixed in many villages and cities. Their government is centralized and it has many levels of bureaucracy. The economy is dependent on food production to an intensive extent.


2. What is something interesting - to you - that you take away from this chapter? Explain.

An interesting fact I learned in this chapter is one of the major reasons why states always triumph in wars with other societies (besides the fact that they are larger and far more advanced), is the official religions and patriotic fervor of many states make their troops willing to fight suicidally. We develop that willingness in schools, churches, and governments. Each country has its own slogan urging its citizens to be ready for death. what struck me about this, is that this statement is so true. The media and government are always encouraging citizens to fight for their country, but it is never their country they are fighting for.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Vocab Words

LABORIOUSLY- The pregnant woman in the picture above, is an example of someone who took on a very tiresome and painful task.

SITUATION- I thought this would be a good picture for situation, because the dog in the middle is kind of stuck in between.



INCANTATION- I chose this witch from Snow White because she put a strange incantation, or spell on this apple.


FUTILE- In the picture above, I am not trying to make the point that this child is dumb, but many schools and teachers tell kids that they are useless and will never make a difference in life. That really bugs me because I have been that kid and I knows how it feels.



ECSTASY- Whenever I look at this picture, I always think of ecstasy, because the expression on his face is not really delightful, but you could tell it was a spur of the moment thing.



TRANQUILITY- I chose this picture for tranquility because it is very soothing and I feel calm when I look at it.


AWKWARD- I chose this picture for awkward because this person is really clumsy.


AROMA- I chose this picture for aroma because scented candles give off a good fragrance.