The couple stepped out of the car. Mary, the wife, helped her husband, Nik, handle the baggages and enter the house.
“This home has an eery look to it. ” Mary muttered. “You say that about everything!” Nik replied.
However, it seemed Mary’s prophecy would come to life. Before the couple could enter the home, the door opened itself. “VACATE THE RESIDENCCCCCCEEEEEEEE” a voice hissed.
That’s the story thus far. Can you finish it? What do you think will happen next?
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For activity 8, I used Adobe PhotoShop in order to create a promo-type image. My friend and I were making a song together, so I thought it would be cool if I made a cover. The process was rather simple, as I am a veteran of the application. The only issue I encountered was the positioning of each variable; the car kept going in front of the chair, so I had to switch them by doing certain commands.
Peace✌️
As instructed, I visited 9 blogs today. They are listed below:
N’aani’s Blog: A cool, thought-provoking page. I enjoyed reading her posts.
Ashley’s Blog: This blog was rather unorthodox when it came to following the challenge’s directions, but the posts were nonetheless interesting and fact-filled.
Christina’s Blog: The heading and themes (fonts, background) already had my eyes on this blog. In addition to the artsy aspect of this site, the actual posts were an interesting read.
Logan’s Blog: I could relate with this blog because it was concentrated on the sports side of things. If you are also a fan of American Football, you may want to check it out.
Sami’s Blog: This was an excellent example of a blog, as I could tell this person spent an extensive amount of time reinforcing their page. This site was mostly concentrated on politics and psychology and I was interested to see the views Sami had towards taking a stand and speaking up.
Fatima’s Blog: Yet another nicely designed blog…these setups are beginning to make me devalue my own😢 like Sami’s blog, the posts here were also quite a fun read, with an addition of cool facts and pieces of information.
John’s Blog: Ayo B!😂. The author from this site is originated from New York, so I thought I’d get in the lingo. All jokes aside, I could relate to some of the topics discussed, as we are both fans of conscious rap music. Unfortunately, it is yet another site that makes mine look trash…
Ryan’s Blog: This blog was focused mainly towards engineering; here, I was unable to relate, but regardless, the posts’ topics were interesting. He put a lot of lists on how to create things, so if you are interested in DIYs, don’t hesitate to scroll here.
Chris’ Blog: If you are looking for editorials, than this is the right place. Besides academic topics, there were many posts on his site discussing personal issues, or things he thinks could improve (e.g College fraternity culture).
I commented on John’s Blog, Sami’s Blog and Fatima’s Blog (Selection was random). Be sure to check out all the pages 🙂 
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan having a few reflections of his own.
For my Genius Hour presentation, I chose the learning subject of juggling a soccer ball.My reasoning for choosing such a subject comes from different directions. Firstly, I wanted to enhance my development as a football (soccer) player, as juggling is one of the basics of the sport. Secondly, my father used to incessantly bash my inability to juggle; the Genius Hour was a perfect opportunity to put an end to his mockeries. Through learning how to juggle, I also learned more about myself. Starting from scratch enabled me to test my patience and ability to listen, as I was practicing and also viewing tutorial videos. Nowadays, when it comes to activities, I am either practicing piano and playing games of soccer. As a result, I feel more comfortable due to my experience. However, when it came to juggling, I was humbled as my skill was lacking when I first started. The learning process allowed me to come down to Earth a bit because it was the first time since last spring that I was trying something relatively new.This Genius Hour helped me because I was finally able to face something that had been in front of me since I started playing soccer. It allowed me to have more courage and make the time to finally “deal with it”. When I realised my goal, it taught myself a valuable lesson: your goal is possible if you make it a priority and spend the time required. For the next Genius Hour presentation, I would like to explore the world of music: in particular, producing. Music is definitely my passion, and I have already started writing songs. However, I never really paid mind to composing and producing songs, and that is something I believe will make me a “multi-purpose artist”. Although such a goal should be centralised towards me, this can also have an impact on the world. Through production, I can interact with other artists and produce for them. Most people listen to music, and they could be inspired from my work. Such inspiration will restart the cycle.
G’day ;)…
My name is Yacob and I am 14 years old. Although currently living in Senegal, I hail from Washington, D.C, having been born and raised in the United States. My family originates from both Ethiopia and Senegal, and I am proud of my west and east African roots. Currently, I attend the International School of Dakar as a part of the high school program; I am in the 9th grade.
When I am not doing homework, you can find me making/listening to music, playing sports/video games, or reading. I have especially taken a liking for soccer, and I support Arsenal of the English Premier League. My dad has been a die hard fan for years, so it was only right to choose them.
Although I have found myself on EduBlogs for school reasons, it has been nonetheless a fun and interesting experience reading blogs and writing on a blog of my own. I look forward to using this medium in the future.
In the 21st century, technology has become an even bigger part of our daily lives than ever before. When issues are encountered, most of the time, there’s a tech-related solution. If a friend is betting that Lionel Messi’s scored 500 goals and you disagree with him, you can Google it. If it’s your first time cooking a dish, you can watch a YouTube tutorial. Too lazy to pick up your take-out? Sites like GrubHub will send someone to pick it up for you.
Besides making our day to day easier, technology has also been used to face real problems. In the 1960s, you couldn’t start a hashtag movement to combat corrupt governments. Today, however, the blogging scene has made an impact in nations such as Tunisia and Egypt, where the Arab Spring allowed users to communicate and plan protests. While government officials had shut down FaceBook and Twitter, protesters found a way around the bans. Many used computer programming to ultimately enter these sites without government knowledge, while others kept people up to date on their own personal blogs. Text messages were another important factor, as people sent messages in code to coordinate more demonstrations.
Video format has also been influential in the technology revolution. Millions of users each day use sites such as YouTube, DailyMotion, and Vimeo. Meanwhile, Netflix and Hulu dominate the App Store as they make the same shows you see on TV accessible on tablets and phones. Videos are also changing the way people think. Documentaries made by YouTube channels such as Vice give perspective on issues such as the Chicago public school system and instability in the Central African Republic. KONY 2012, a small film made by a humanitarian group operating in Uganda, helped raise the world’s awareness on child soldiers. That particular video was successful, as donations came in the millions after its release.
I believe that technology is and will be shaping the world we live in for years to come. Although positive repercussions are not the only result of the tech revolution, these good impacts can be used to fight the negative consequences. It will be interesting to see how the next 20 years pan out, and what additional contributions that our keyboards, windows and codes end up making.
To make a quality comment, I would implement elements of an unbiased and proper tone. Obviously, the person whom’s post I am commenting on could have feelings. Therefore, I’d make sure that if there are any things of which they can improve, I address them in a polite fashion. To me, quality comments are comments that are well structured, so no random statements such as “this video sucks lol”. Quality comments are comments of which when your opinion is stated, you explain your stance and why it is different from the post’s.
On my blog, I’d like to see comments written on the positive end. If a person has a suggestion to make about one of my posts, it should be given in an eloquent manner. That way, I can understand my areas of improvement and not deal with any insults. Any comments trying to “roast” or “fire shots” will have a special place reserved in my trash.
Kermit the Frog: But That’s None of My Business. Digital image. Giphy.com. Giphy, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 16.
2016 might just be a good year for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.The Frenchman, nick-named Pog-Boom for his powerful shots, was recently one of 11 players selected for the FifPro World XI.
Pogba signing autographs at the Ballon D’Or ceremony in Zurich.
Pogba has already made headlines in 2016, by making the “dab” dance popular in Football by performing it during celebrations.
Pogba performing the Dab after scoring against Cagliari.
The dance originates from Atlanta rap group Migos, and their hit song “Dab”. Outside of Football, other athletes such as quarter-back Cam Newton have performed the dance in games.
Pogba had a slow start to the 2015-2016 season, but both he and his club have made a comeback. Juventus is now 2nd in Serie A, bouncing back from a 15th place position. Juventus has also qualified for the round of 16 of the Champions League, and is due to face German giants Bayern Munich on the 23rd of February.
The FifPro nomination is unlikely to be his only trophy this year.
Digital image. EuroSport. EuroSport, 06 Aug. 2015. Web. 14 Jan. 2016.
Pogba made a bold move by switching to the number 10 previously worn by the likes of Michel Platini and Alessandro Del Piero. Now it is time for him to prove his worth of wearing it. And Dab while at it.
The Canadian rapper Drake has been dominating 2015. Any way you see it he’s winning: from his acclaimed mixtape If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, to his $20 Million deal with Apple Music, or to his famous Hotline Bling Dance made famous through internet memes.
Askmen Editors. “These GIFS Of Drake Dancing In.” AskMen. Am, n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.
The 29-year-old has transitioned from becoming a rap figure to a pop culture icon. Many of his adventures this year have put up his cred and made him more universally known. Songs such as Hotline Bling have peaked as far as number 2 on the BillBoard hot 100. Collaborations with up-and-coming artists such as PartyNextDoor and Fetty Wap have also been successful.
Neyfakh, Leon. “Peak Drake.” The FADER. FADER, n.d. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.
