Courtney

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Slide 8

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Slides 11, 10, and 9

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This Week

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This week was a boring but fun week for me. We had to take our TAKS and school was really empty in other ways it was fun because in my TAKS class talked about a lot of things and found out things about a lot of people. I also miss my baby and i was kind of made at him because he was doing some crazy things but i mean other then that i had fun with him. This week i had to go to work and i didn't feel good and i was tried from testing. But other then that this whole week was fun and boring.

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BCIS State Project Part 1-- My State: ((Illinois))

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1. Year of statehood (12/3/1818)
2. Populations (12,419,293)
3. Capital (springfield)
4. Motto (state sovereignty, national union)
5. Bird (cardinal)
6. Flower (purple violet)
7. Tree (white oak)
8. Song Title ("Illinois" by C.H. Chamberlin)

9. Pictures:

10. Attractions:

World's biggest man
Alton, Illinois
Exhibits and statue at the birthplace of the World's Tallest Man, Robert Wadlow.

Superman Museum
Metropolis, Illinois
The Super Museum, life's work of Jim Hambrick, is stuffed with over 20,000 items relating to the Superman saga, from first appearance in comic books.

11. 4 Fast Facts:
*Des Plaines is home to the first McDonald's.
*The ice cream "sundae" was named in Evanston. The piety of the town resented the dissipating influences of the soda fountain on Sunday and the good town fathers, yielding to this churchly influence, passed an ordinance prohibiting the retailing of ice cream sodas on Sunday. Ingenious confectioners and drug store operators obeying the law, served ice cream with the syrup of your choice without the soda. Objections then was made to christening a dish after the Sabbath. So the spelling of "sunday" was changed. It became an established dish and an established word and finally the "sundae".
*The Chicago River is dyed green on Saint Patrick's Day.
*The worst prison camp during the Civil War in terms of percentages of death was at Rock Island.

12. Sources
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/map/il.html
http://www.50states.com/

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Wed. Jan. 16, 2008

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Wed. Jan. 9, 2007

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Today in powerpoint i learned how to save a file. I also learned how to save it in RTF form. I transferred the powerpoint into a word document. I did this by saving it was a word document first, then i transferred it to a word document by clicking "send to" on the fie menu. It was very easy. That is six sentences :).

Tue, Jan. 8

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I learned that powepoint is very useful when you have to mke presenttaions. Doing this activity showed me how to look throught the slides in defferent ways and how to zoom in on them. I learned that instead of clicking on each slide, you can just use the scrol bar and go through them quickly. You can change the sidebar to view the slides as thumbnails or as the text. Powerpoint is very colorful and can be entertaining.

Thursday, December 14, 2007

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Wednesday, December 12, 2007 (.ISS.)

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Monday, December 10, 2007 (.ISS.)

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i screen shotted the best i could... i didnt have a MAC to use and had to settle for that obsolete Dell Optiplex GX150 computer in the iss room. I actually had to push the "print screen" button and copy it to paint, then cut and paste a bunch just to get what i wanted! I am SO glad technology is advancing!

Thursday, December 6, 2007

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Thursday, December 6, 2007

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Wednesday, December 5, 2007

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i didnt know how to screen shot it with the comment box showing but i DID do it!

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absent

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Friday, November 2, 2007

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BURP : BELCH :: loyal : _____
1. faithful
2. friend
3. betrayal

answer: 1. faithful

draconian
Which might you see at a school with draconian rules?
1. kids voting on how the school should be run
2. kids acting well-behaved but fearful
3. kids dancing barefoot in the halls

answer: 2. kids acting well-behaved but fearful

Thursday, November 1, 2007

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TASTY : GROSS :: firm : _____
1. solid
2. loose
3. ground

answer: 2. loose

anticlimax
"After practicing my role for weeks," said Marva, "the show was an anticlimax."

1. "I got two standing ovations and a bouquet of roses."
2. "Only three people showed up to watch."
3. "My mom videotaped the whole thing."

answer: 2. "Only three people showed up to watch."

Wednesday October 31, 2007

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ARMHOLES : SHIRT :: pages : _____
1. recycled
2. magazine
3. written

answer: 2. magazines

reticent
Who is likely to be described as reticent?
1. a penny pincher
2. a bundle of nerves
3. a man of few words

answer: 3. a man of few words

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

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GALAXY : HUGE :: _____ : brass
1. trumpet
2. dull
3. steel

answer: 1. trumpet

overture
You would most likely find an overture
1. at a French bakery.
2. at the top of a tall building.
3. at the beginning of an opera.

answer: 3. at the beginning of an opera

Monday, October 29, 2007

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LOUISIANA : STATE :: barn : _____
1. horse
2. building
3. farm

answer: 2. building

fusty
If you visited friends who lived in a fusty house, you might decide to
1. wear your best clothes.
2. open a window.
3. share your food.

answer: 2. open a window

Thursday, October 25, 2007

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PURSUE : CHASE :: roomy : _____
1. chamber
2. spacious
3. small

answer: spacious

Which could be described as inert?

1. a couch potato
2. a jumping bean
3. an ant farm

answer: a couch potato

Cover Letter

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Introduction Memo

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Friday, October 19, 2007 >> GAME DAY!!!

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ADVANCE : RECEDE :: stiff : _____
1. unyielding
2. flexible
3. bone

answer: 2. flexible

cacophony
Which would be most likely to make a cacophony?
1. librarians with newspapers
2. monkeys with cymbals
3. chefs with sauces

answer: 2. monkeys with cymbals

We talked about the Staph infection yesterday in my US History class. After wathcing the video, I will not shake peoples hands or give out hugs as freely as I usually would do, and also I am going to wash my hands way more often then I do at work. I think that the Killer MRSR infection is scary, especially if it has the potential to kill off more people than the AIDS virus.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

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SHALLOW : DEEP :: _____ : fancy
1. tiara
2. formal
3. drab

answer: drab

posthumous
A posthumous book is
1. full of nonsense.
2. organized from A to Z.
3. published after the author has died.

answer: 3. published after the author has died

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

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HAMSTER : RODENT :: stealing : _____
1. crime
2. thief
3. giving

answer: 2. thief

verdant
Which song sounds like it is about something verdant?
1. The Green, Green Grass of Home
2. Red Sky in the Morning
3. Yellow Rose of Texas

answer: The Green, Green Grass of Home

Resume

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

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LEMON : YELLOW :: sweatpants : _____
1. exercise
2. legs
3. comfy

answer: 2. legs

augur
An ancient Roman might have gone to an augur to
1. have his portrait painted.
2. learn what his future held.
3. buy and sell goods.

answer: 2. learn what his future held.

ave wpm: 37 (no mistakes)

Offer Letter

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Monday, October 15, 2007

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MINK : SOFT :: mold : _____
1. fuzzy
2. shape
3. illness

answer: 1.fuzzy

raconteur
My Aunt Vesta is a great raconteur—
1. no one can beat her at tennis.
2. I could listen to her stories for hours.
3. she plays tricks on anyone and everyone.

answer: 2. I could listen to her stories for hours.

ave wpm: 35

Tanner Resume/ Analogy/ Vocab/ Tech Talk 3.3/ WPM

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IMAGINATIVE : CREATIVE :: stair : _____
1. feet
2. hallway
3. step

answer: 3. step

gossamer
Which looks most like gossamer?
1. a spider's web
2. a turtle's shell
3. a fish's scales

answer: 1. a spider's web

1
Why is it important to correctly use the correct Reply, Reply All, CC, BCC, and Forwarding options?
My Answer: so email isnt sent to wrong person

2
Why is it a bad idea to use capital letters to emphasize a point in an e-mail?
My Answer: bc it looks like shouting

3
What are three types of electronic communication that contribute to inbox overflow?
My Answer: hoaxes, junk mail (or spam), and chain letters

4
If you spread information around in an e-mail that harms a person or an organization, but it is true, it is gossip. If you spread information that harms a person or an organization and it is false, it is ____.
My Answer: libel

Ave WPM: 38

xxx- Tanner Fax . doc

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Analogy/ Vocab/ WPM/ Tech Talk 3.2

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CAR : AUTOMOBILE :: _____ : swamp
1. wet
2. low
3. marsh

answer: marsh

viscous
"I was going to get one of those lizards," said Willa, "but they are too viscous.
1. "They can bite for no reason."
2. "They have a slimy feel."
3. "They hide all day long."

answer: 1."They can bite for no reason"

ave wpm: 37

1
______ are viruses that copy themselves until filling up a computer's storage space.
My Answer: worms

2
What are two types of “sneaky viruses” that are not designed to harm your computer but can still cause serious problems?
My Answer: spyware abd adware

3
What are two ways a virus can infect your computer?
My Answer: erasing important files or corrupting computer memory

4
What type of software is available to help prevent viruses and WORMS?
My Answer: anti-virus software

Analogy/ Vocab/ Tech Talk 3.1

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EXCLUDE : INVITE :: _____ : quiet
1. chatty
2. church-mouse
3. silent

answer: 1. chatty

plausible
Which would be a plausible reason for being late to school?
1. You were abducted by aliens.
2. The bus came late.
3. Your mother suggested you stay home and watch T.V. a little longer.

answer: 2. The bus came late.

1
Name two types of telephone networks.
My Answer: standard and cellular

2
Why are telephone and Internet networks able to function across countries?
My Answer: because its used worldwide

3
Name four different types of Internet connections.
My Answer: dial -up, cable modem, DSL, ISDN

4
What are the three types of information transmitted on the telephone network?
My Answer: sound, images, data

Reflections

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TechTalk 2.5

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1
Name one output device used by architects.
My Answer: plotters

2
Name two examples of specialized output devices used by the visually impaired.
My Answer: voice synthesizers and braille printers

3
Name an example of a video game device that can be considered input and output.
My Answer: modern joysticks

4
What is the purpose of voice recognition software?
My Answer: lets handicapped users speak computer input commands

TechTalk 2.3

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1
Name two examples of financial and accounting software.
My Answer: quicken and microsoft money

2
Name one drawback to upgrading software.
My Answer: incompatibility with older hardware and software

3
Software applies rules, called ____, to data in a way that allows a computer to process information.
My Answer: algorithms

4
Identify the part of the following filename that indicates the type of data it contains: 010106_MyResearchPaper.doc
My Answer: .doc

Analogy/ Vocab/ WPM

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PARCHEESI : GAME :: jazz : _____
1. musicians
2. harmonious
3. music

answer: 3. music

acme
You would probably say that the acme of Benji's career was when he
1. was rescued from an animal shelter.
2. retired and let his pups take over acting
3. became a movie and television star.

answer: 3. became a movie and television star

ave WPM: 34

Tech Talk 2.2

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1
Not Graded
What type of storage device is ideal to transfer data from one computer system to another?
Your Answer: portable

2
Not Graded
What is one three-letter extension for a graphics file?
Your Answer: .bmp

3
Not Graded
What is a method of safeguarding data in the event of a virus or computer crash?
Your Answer: backup files files regularly to a safe location

4
Not Graded
What is the primary storage for most personal computers?
Your Answer: hard drive

Analogy/ Vocab/ WPM/ Tech Talk 2.4

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TOE : FOOT :: roof : _____
1. cover
2. house
3. sky

answer: 2.house

feral
Because our little Puss-Puss is a feral cat, she can seem
1. wild as a tiger.
2. smart as a whip.
3. timid as a mouse

answer: 1. wild as a tiger

ave wpm: 36

1

The ____ is a network user (or computer) that connects into the network to request or order information from the server.
My Answer: client

2
The ____ is a computer that works behind-the-scenes in a network to provide shared resources to network users.
My Answer: server

3
Name two ways a client computer can connect to the network.
My Answer: ethernet and/or modem

4
An Internet connection that supports a wide range of frequencies and multiple signals is known as ____.
My Answer: broadband

Sorted Music

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Bits and Bytes Tech Talk 2.1

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1
How many bytes in a Terabyte (TB)?
My Answer: 1000 gigabytes

2
How many Kilobytes (KBs) in a 100MB file?
My Answer: 0.1 KBs

3
How many bits are used in the word “computer”?
My Answer: 64

4
Write your first name in binary.
My Answer: 0100001101001111010101010101001001010100010011100100010101011001

Warm Up: Anology/Vocab

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GARBAGE : TRASH :: _____ : glossy
1. drab
2. oil
3. shiny

answer: 2.shiny

itinerant
This song by Gilbert and Sullivan tells about an itinerant person:
1. "Poor Wandering One!"
2. "I'm Called Little Buttercup"
3. "The Woman of the Wisest Wit"

answer: 1. "Poor Wandering One"

ave wpm: 35

Warm Up: Analogy/ Vocab

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CLIFF : STEEP :: _____ : underground
1. subterranean
2. tunnel
3. secret

answer: 1. subterranean

toxic
Which plant's name suggests that it is toxic?
1. Creeping Charlie
2. Poison Ivy
3. Lace Plant

answer: 2. poison ivy

ave wpm: 36

Warm Up: Analogy/ Vocab

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JURASSIC : PERIOD :: Chicago : _____

1. Illinois
2. tourist
3. city

answer: city

alturism
Which headline tells about an example of altruism?
1. Partygoers Enjoy 1,000-Pound Cake
2. Clever Cats Howl National Anthem
3. Volunteers Nurse Injured Penguins

answer: 3. Volunteers Nurse Injures Penguins

ave wpm: 32 with no mistakes at all...but i still went down :( that sux!

WarmUp: Analogy/Vocab

2007-09-25T09:56:00.000-07:00

SPOUT : TEAPOT :: _____ : candle
1. wick
2. match
3. darkness

answer: 1. wick

Unanimous
If six people make a unanimous decision,
1. all six agree.
2. they are split three to three.
3. they have made six separate decisions.

answer: 2. they are split three to three

ave wpm: 37 ((i think its just the computer im on today... how did i go down?!))

Warm Up: Analogy/ Vocab

2007-09-24T09:53:00.000-07:00

ENEMY : PAL :: _____ : tiny
1. gigantic
2. small
3. iota

answer: gigantic

sentient
Which could be described as sentient?
1. a hamster
2. a cupcake
3. an ocean

answer: 1. a hamster

ave wpm: 43

1. Icon- The my computer icon is on all computers on the desktop.
2. Desktop- The desktop is the main screen and you see it when nothing is open.
3. Cursor- The cursors changes from an arrown to an hour glass when the computer is loading.
4. Quick Launch Toolbar- The Quick Launch Toolbar is at the bottom of the screen and is used as a shortcut to get to some programs.
5. Taskbar button- The Taskbar button opens up the task pane.
6. Menu Bar- The menu bar is useful when you have to do something like print a paper from Microssoft Word
7. Toolbars- Toolbars are used to get to stuff that you are looking for.
8. Control Icon- This shows you what application you are using.
9. Scrolll Box- The scrollbox helps yu adjust the screen so you can move around on the page.
10. Help toolbar- The Help Toolbar is used to get information when you dont know how to do something.

Warm Up: Analogy/ Vocab

2007-09-21T09:54:00.000-07:00

WEED : PLANT :: flu : _____
1. sneezing
2. health
3. illness

answer: illness

prohibit
To prohibit people on their beach, the neighbors set up
1. a party for the whole neighborhood.
2. an admission booth.
3. a "No Trespassing" sign

answer: 3. a "No Trespassing" sign

40 wpm

Warm Up: Analogy/ Vocab

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PETAL : ROSE :: _____ : rabbit

tail
hare
mammal

answer: tail

precarious

Who might look precarious?
1. a king on a golden throne
2. a tightrope walker
3. a sleeping baby

answer: 2. a tightrope walker

Warm Up: Analogy/ Vocab

2007-09-19T10:03:00.000-07:00

SMOOTH : WARTY :: _____ : unknown
1. famous
2. mysterious
3. anonymous

answer: famous

persevere
What newspaper headline tells about someone who has the ability to persevere?
1. Woman Builds Castle Stone by Stone
2. Boy Finds Diamond Ring on Beach
3. Farmer Shares Crops with the Poor

answer: 1. Woman builds Castle Stone by Stone

my ave. wpm today is 34

Warm Up: Analogy/ Vocab

2007-09-18T09:54:00.000-07:00

HAIRPIECE : TOUPEE :: spunky : _____
1. plucky
2. dull
3. trouble

answer: 1. plucky

obtrusive

While we were hiking, we saw an obtrusive mass of rock. It _____

1. was hard and glittered in the sun.
2. had layers of different colors.
3. stuck out into our path.

answer: 3. stuck out into our path

Warm Up : Analogy/ Vocab

2007-09-17T09:52:00.000-07:00

TARANTULA : SPIDER :: _____ : award

1. recognize
2. Emmy
3. withhold

answer: 2. Emmy

obliterate

What might you use to obliterate graffiti?
1. spray paint
2. a strong cleanser
3. photography

answer: 2. a strong cleanser

Computer Timeline

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Warm Up: Analogy

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hin•der

Pronunciation: (hin'dur), [key]
—v.t.
1. to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
2. to prevent from doing, acting, or happening; stop: to hinder a man from committing a crime.

1. What might hinder your trip to an island?
a. a storm
b. a boat
c. coconuts

answer: A. a storm

2. ROOSTER : CROWS :: _____ : honks
a. pig
b. horn
c. beeps

answer: B. horn

September 11th Memorial

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I think that America changed by coming together more. People took others for granted but that day I think we all came together as a nation. Strangers comforted strangers, grudges were forgotten, many found God and heroes were made. When I heard about it I was shocked but it didnt really phase me because I was like thats thousands of miles away. I was in 5th grqade at the time. But then my mom called me and said that my uncles wife works in the pentagon. Luckily she went left to go to a meetimng just an hour before the incident. Thats when I realized that everyone was affected by it. Now looking back on it I think that was something that helped America grow.

Ethics Quiz

2007-09-07T09:55:00.000-07:00

The Acceptable User Policy it used to keep our students here at Manor High School safe and focused whe using the computer labs at our school. It is to be followed by students as well as teachers.

1. Do not use the computers unless you are told to do so by your teacher or it is required of you for an ssignment.
2. Do not get on myspace.
3. Do not be a hacker.
4. Use good work ethics when using the computers.
5. Do not use the computer for plagiarism (doing so will result in suspension and a failing grade).
6. Piracy of music or CDs is illegal and is not allowed.
7. Do not use anybody else account or user id (hackers will be punished).
8. Show good character when choosing sites to visit. This will reflect on your values.
9. Do not downlod any programs unless you have specific permission from an administrator.
10. Do not eat or drink around the computers.

Word Wall Day 8

2007-09-06T10:00:00.000-07:00

plagiarism- copying work without permission (noun)
synonyms: falsification
antonyms: borrowing
You will be expelled from school if you are caught plagiarising

character- how you act when your'e alone (noun)
synonyms: morale
Your true character shows who your really are

Word Wall Day 7

2007-09-05T10:13:00.000-07:00

piracy- the unauthorized use of another's production, invention or infrigment of a copyright (verb)
synonym: plagairism
Piracy of copyrighted cds is lilegal.

values- the ideals, customs of a soiety toward which the people of a group have an affective regard (noun)
synonym: morals
Manor girls have no values thats why they act the way they do.

Word Wall Day 6

2007-09-05T10:08:00.000-07:00

ethics- are the rues of personal behavior accepted by society (noun)
synonym: belief
antonyms: impropriety
I display good ethics on my job

hacker- someone who inentionally accesses a computer system without permission (noun)
(no synonyms or antonyms)
The hacker stole information on m computer