...Silly Bandz: Are they affecting your children? What is a “Silly Band”? A silly band is an elastic band which is made up of silicon (non-toxic) and dye. Not a lot for something that’s sweeping the nation is it? No. They come in many different styles and shapes. They were first sold online in 2008,they became popular that same year on the east coast of the united states. Silly bandz are sold in over 8,000 retail outlets in the US. Silly bandz were created as not only a fashion trend but for educational purposes. The bandz help teach very important life lessons such as trading, and knowing when enough is enough, but to some children enough is never enough. Is your child changing? After this sweep of bandz, came into action children all across the nation began turning into greedy,self absorbed brats. Silly bandz are meant to be traded, but some children are keeping them and trying to get more and more, to “out do” everyone else. Parents all around the world are noticing these changes with their children, such as: greediness, the number of friends decreasing, parent calls from teachers, ect. Why is my child getting in trouble for having silly bandz?!? Most children use theyre bandz for bad things, most schools around the nation have banned silly bandz. Even our very own bath county middle school, I asked one of the eight graders that attend school theyre, and here what he said “Having silly bandz is not allowed here because, we were using them as sling shots, and shooting...
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...Silly Putty "Stretch it, pull it, Bounce it" (Ball of fun) Introduction: Silly putty is a toy that kid totally enjoy or chemical compound made of silicone and boric acid. It is composed of flexible molecules that give the material flow. Silly putty is a viscoelastic liquid and is a mixture of water, glue, and boron [1]. The word, viscoelastic is a compound word, visco means "resistant to flow" [Dictionary] and elastic describes a material that when stretched returns to its original form. In silly putty, each molecule is made of long chain of identical smaller molecules. When boric acid is applied to these long chains, boron cross-links begin to form [1]. Because of the constant motion of the molecules in solids and liquids, the boron cross-links are not very strong and break very easily. Silly putty react different to quick and slow forces [1]. When one quickly stretches it, it breaks instantly, and if one stretches it slowly it will stretches to greater distance and then breaks at some point. One can bounce it, throw it, decorate with it, stretch it, or make imprints with it. Uses: 1. Pen Grip – The hard surfaces of pens and pencils can cause calluses, especially if we write for long periods. we can cover the pen’s gripping point with a layer of silly putty. It will cushion fingers [2]. 2. Contact Lens Finder – Finding transparent contact lenses on the floor is challenging. They naturally blend with their surroundings. One can roll a ball made of silly putty on the...
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...goofy funny, witty funny-and gets along really great . They don't carry many plants, but the few they dohave the same witty edge many. silly adjective, sil•li•er, sil•li•est. 1. weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer. 2. absurd; ridiculous; irrational: a silly idea. 3. stunned; dazed: He knocked me silly. 4. Cricket. (of a fielder or the fielder's playing position) extremely close to the batsman's wicket: silly midoff. 5. Archaic. rustic; plain; homely. Example sentences Frustratingly, there are plenty of silly story elements that mar the program. They had known each other since eighth grade, sharing the silly private jokes. Throwing money at it without a plan to actuallyimprove it is silly . It is a predatory industry with far-reachingconsequences that can't be. limerick noun a kind of humorous verse of five lines, in which the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other, andthe third and fourth lines, which are shorter, form a rhymed couplet. giggle verb (used without object), gig•gled, gig•gling. 1. to laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially with short, repeated gasps and titters, as fromjuvenile or ill-concealed amusement or nervous embarrassment. noun 2. a silly, spasmodic laugh; titter. 3. Slang. an amusing experience, incident, etc.: Going to a silly movie was always a giggle. Example sentences For promising to give me a laugh or giggle everyday of...
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...like to make a tricks and silly things in our teachers and my story today is about one of those silly tricks and funnies which we made with those people . As I behaved disrespectfully to my teacher , I recognized that I was guilty and had a bad feelings about my friend , so i learned it was important to tell the truth . In 16 sep. 2010 , while we was sitting in the class , we had such recognized that the next class , “ Is that a geography class ” , we all don’t like to take it At this moment we had decided to make anything to waste the time of this class , “ We mustn’t give him the chance to start this class any more “ I said , that’s why we planned to make the teacher start to think to go away from the school and retire from the profession at all I had said to hany “ I have an idea , we can bring some tissues and some water and stick the tissues with the water and then through them on each other while the teacher is looking for us , and after he turn around we will through all the waterd tissues on the teacher “ hany said to me , “that’s an amazing idea” , lets start , so we started to make a two teams and start to bring the tissues and the water from outside before the teacher arrives the class . After we were ready and after making all the preparations for that subject , We started to through those tissues on the teacher and when he turned around he asked who is this man who had a very bad...
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...search of either of Park’s initiated hashtags you can understand the scope of her campaigns. However, without discrediting her prior attempts of hashtag activism, the “#CancelColbert” hashtag was as frivolous as was Colbert’s, since deleted, tweet: “I am willing to show #Asian community I care by introducing the Ching-Chong Ding-Dong Foundation for Sensitivity to Orientals or Whatever.” In Josh Depp’s tweet in response to Park’s interview with Huffington Post: “Ahh, the righteousness of professional umbrage-takers. @suey_park wasn't muted or silenced. I invited her to explain herself & she declined,” he makes a point that Park’s activism belongs only on social media, in replying to another Twitter user by saying: “Pretending that a silly idea isn't silly because of the race of the person holding it is condescending and racist, @FatBodyPolitics” he backs his stance. Depp’s tweet eluding to hashtag activism and calling out Park for thinking that a joke made by a known abrasive comedian can be taken out of context to the point where “#CancelColbert” was a trending topic in America further proves Park’s influence on social media. Nonetheless, a hashtag is nothing more than a cry for attention, whether it be personal or for a cause, once you log out of your Twitter account the hashtag being used is no longer relevant, just like after hearing Colbert’s joke and laughing it is no longer relevant....
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...hose are made of), Silly Putty®, and the bouncy ball. Nylon Nylon, a synthetic polymer fiber, was invented by Wallace Hume Carothers at the E.I. DuPont de Nemours Company in Delaware in 1934. Nylon stockings became a huge hit as soon as they were released during World War II after a public supply cut-off. Although Carothers receives recognition for the creation of the polymer, another DuPont employee may the actual inventor. Julian Hill worked with Carothers, and had spent time developing a process where a long fiber with a silky texture could be created of carbon polymers. Carothers may have had a psychological issue, and committed suicide in 1937. The company accredited the invention of nylon to him in honor of him. Nylon was created entirely from petrochemicals unlike previous artificial fabrics like rayon and acetate, which were plant based. Nylon was designed as a synthetic silk for women’s stockings. The material was intended to be less expensive while adding qualities such as strength and insulation. Nylon is not only used in stockings, but is also used in an enormous amount of other products, including basketball nets, carpeting, clothing, fishing line, guitar strings, surgical sutures, tennis racquet strings and vehicle upholstery, among others. Nylon has even been to the moon. On the first trip to the moon, the astronauts wore space suits containing nylon fibers. The flag that Neil Armstrong planted there was also made of nylon. Silly Putty One of the most...
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...Literature shows humans that empathy and compassion is found in even the most least expected places. For example, “ . . . one criminal, a young man, is dying. As he dies, another criminal stands watch before his bed, and he begins to cry . . .” (Fassler). Majority of people have an ideal thought that criminals are desensitized monsters, but the criminal crying shows that he has remorse and feelings. In the text, it states, “This man committed crimes. He was not useful to the society. He did terrible things. But he is also a human being. He also had a mother like we had . . . We should understand that people are not bad, but they can do bad things under particular circumstances” (Fassler). Literature is trying to show that people mess up, but it does not make that person any less...
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...Early one morning Roddy gets a call from the local PD. His father was caught snooping around a house late at night and they brought him in. Since he is a retired officer they let him go, but Roddy has to pick him up from the station. A few days later, while Roddy steaks out a person of interest for a case, he gets a call from him father intimating that he has a new lead on Anna’s whereabouts. This infuriates Roddy, he yells into the phone “Anna’s dead! It’s been 20 years. Let it go” And hangs up. The next day, Roddy gets a call from a friend on the force, his father is dead! It looks like an accident. He slipped, hit his head, and rolled into the water down by the docks. But why was he there? Nobody knows. After the funeral, while at home mourning, a knock comes Roddy’s door. He opens; no ones there. A blank envelope rest on the floor. Inside he finds a small gold necklace. He is awestruck. He rushes to his bedroom and takes out an old picture of him, his mother, and Anna from the day Anna was kidnapped. He examines it under a magnifying glass, Anna is wearing the same necklace! What does this mean? Was his father on to something? Is Anna still alive? Roddy tells Peter about the necklaces and after some hesitation the two decide to investigate. The investigation lead Roddy to the home of the beautiful and inscrutable DUNYA. Roddy is taken by her. She tells him that she doesn’t his father or his sister, and the nature of her profession mean a lot of men have her address—she is a...
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...After reading this week’s reading text and making research and also piercing my personal experience through the results of my readings and researches, I am left with some controversies and questions unanswered. Stage vs. Medical Hypnosis “Belling like a dog” or “jumping around like a frog” or “falling into deep sleep” because a man snapped his fingers and say “go”, are all sort of wonderings or interpretations of how many of us might understand Hypnosis to be. This is a big misconceptions and are only good entertainment practices portrayed by actors. Such interpretations and presentations are academically referred to as “stage hypnotisms” (Clifford, 2013). My opinion, Why & Why not. Even if someone should do “silly things” at the order of someone else, the doer is in full awareness of doing it. They just love to do so or are even the actors of the show itself. Because if not, that will not define or relate to the meaning of Hypnosis, “…a state of extreme elf-focus and attention in which minimal...
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...actor, animator, entertainer, entrepreneur, international icon and philanthropist. He was the co founder of Walt Disney with his brother, Roy Disney. Over the years, Walt had not only won 22 of 59 nominations of the academy awards but 7 Emmies. He has 2 stars dedicated to him in the Hollywood walk of fame. On average he received (US) $36 Billion in a financial year. Mickey mouse was his feature animation, but this lovable character wouldn't have been created if it wasn't for NBC studios. Walt's original main cartoon was 'Oswald the Lucky Duck', until NBC studios claimed it as their own. After Walter and Roy lost the rights to their character, they created Mickey Mouse. In 1929, silly symphonies was released. It was a short cartoon that was presented by Mickey Mouse. The very first silly symphonies was 'Skeleton Dance' on August 22nd, 1929. Disney made 75 episodes in total. Donald Duck was first introduced to the world in an episode called 'The Wise Little Hen', made in 1934. Pluto stared in 'Just Dogs' in 1932. Popular characters, such as Pluto and Donald were separated from silly symphonies and were given their own series. Before Walt...
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... We offer payment plans, as well as package deals for families of all budgets. The three important services we offer every client, is to work with each child individually, and in group setting with teachers who will bring out the child’s creative side, no child shall ever be turned away due to non-payment, and we teach each child to learn how to express themselves fully through art, and their creative side. My organization will be different from the competition because we are not a babysitting drop off center for parents; we are not a school of fine arts, nor are we a therapist center, My main goal is to see the silly, creative, and goofy side of kids come out and they are able to express those feelings on papers, on the walls, and on the furniture! I foresee this company flourishing within the next 5 years. Once parents see how at ease, and relaxed, and silly their kids become from the experience of my organization, word will spread and will become known from...
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...work one day when he meets Clarisse, a teenage girl who is extremely vivid and deep in thought. Montag, who is brainwashed not to think like Clarisse, is intrigued by her. When they arrive at her house, she explains the noise inside: “Oh, just my mother and father and uncle sitting around, talking.” (Bradbury 9), a habit Montag has never seen before in a family. He becomes jealous of her and her family for having everyday conversations that have much more meaning than any he has with his wife, Mildred, or the other firemen. Montag is unable to stop thinking about her and her ways, and as he is deep in thought one day, he asks Mildred how they met. When she is unable to answer, Montag is disturbed and realized how distant he and Mildred are. This and Clarisse’s influence show Montag how devoid of any meaning life has become, and sets the stage for Montag’s transformation. After the...
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...Creative Thinking Name HUM/111 April 28, 2013 Yasmeen Thomas Creative Thinking Of all the political issues present in our country today, the issue of Gay Marriage is one that everyone has an opinion on. There are very few people who will ever say, “I have no opinion.” They may not want to express their opinion, but everyone will have an opinion on this topic. The Gay Marriage debate is explosive because it touches several hot buttons: religion, civil rights, homosexuality, homophobia, race and hatred. In order to properly address this issue we have to consider all sides of the issue. Not just the issue itself, but how each side feels about the issue. We have to ask if their opinions are valid or emotional. We have to ascertain whether their feelings are based on universal truths or religious fervor. By considering all sides we may come up with multiple solutions. We can also put ourselves in the opponent’s shoes and try to argue against ourselves so we can see what the other side sees. We can also take the position of an onlooker to judge the situation impartially. In a topic like this there is rarely one solution. More likely, it will be a series of imaginative compromises that will ultimately take place. As Alfred North Whitehead warned, “Fools act on imagination without knowledge; pedants act on knowledge without imagination.” Living creative means combining knowledge and imagination (Vincent Ryan Ruggiero, 2012). In order to bring groups together...
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...I always thought that competition is an excellent way to motivate kids. Many times, I made contests in the class, competitions, etc. I always found it that extra bit more fun when I was a student, if I had to compete against some other students.Recently, however, I find that competition is not for everyone. Most students really enjoy the sense of play, the sense of fun in beating or trying to beat their opponent in a silly competition, but for some kids competition evokes the exact opposite effect. Some students just shut down - they don't see the point of playing when they have no chance of winning. I decided to make a list of things I think are good and bad (my pros and cons) about competition in the class. And then accordingly, I would decide whether it's a good idea for a given situation or not such a great plan for the lesson. Pros: 1. Most kids really enjoy the "game" aspect of a competition. Fun = good for learning. 2. This is a great way to get the students to actively participate in the class. They get really involved, and just from the involvement they learn more than they would have by sitting and just passively listening. 3. Great for the bright and fast kids. If they're usually on the border of boredom, a game / competition will get them motivated to start thinking again. 4. Lets students have a sense of success. 5. If done in groups, can really develope comradeship with the other team members. 6. Some students work best under pressure. Competition is the...
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...Zac the Rat TM Complete each word to rhyme with Hint: Use the picture clues to help. ran , then say the word. 2. 1. ran 3. 4. an an Comments welcome at www.starfall.com/feedback an 1 Name Write the missing short vowel in each word, then say the word. short a cat 1. v n m p c t Comments welcome at www.starfall.com/feedback 2. 4. 6. b g h t r t 3. 5. Circle the words that rhyme. 2 Name Write these words in the correct shapes, then say the words. to 1. the 2. a and 3. is look a 4. 5. 6. Comments welcome at www.starfall.com/feedback Teacher Note: Practice with high-frequency words. 3 Word Bank man 1. hand bat ants 2. 4. 6. pants ham Read the words in the Word Bank. Write the missing letter in each word, then say the word. ham and at Comments welcome at www.starfall.com/feedback an nts ants 3. 5. 4 Name Circle the word that best completes the sentence, then write the word in the blank. 1. The rat is 2. Zac sat on a 3. The 4. The . . naps had sat sad mat pat fat can cat hat . . ran to the jam ants an pants 5 Comments welcome at www.starfall.com/feedback Name short a Circle the things that have the short a sound, then write about the picture. Use the Word Bank to help you. cat Word Bank bat jam rat hat bag ants 6 Teacher Note: Ask emergent writers to simply write their favorite...
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