April 27, 2012
Whew!
I did it! I broke the school record! The record was older than me. I ran my mile with a time of 5:53. Kudos to the girl who came in first!!! It felt good to race and beat the record at "home". I am swimming in a meet tomorrow so I must go. Tell you the results soon.
April 18, 2012
I Haven't Had Much Happen Lately...
To those whom I attend school with you all know that nothing and I repeat nothing blog worthy has happened lately. So I have decided I will just blog about social interactions.
Today someone who is not so nice walked up to me and told me she liked my shirt. I smiled and said thank you but this shocked me. This is the first time she has told me something nice since the season ended. I appreciate this although the timing is a bit confusing. Just recentally this mean girl has gone to close friends of mine during class and talked bad about me. I'm not quite sure I know how to respond.
This girl also started a new relationship that upsets many people. Many relationships just ended or started which makes me sick because everyone is all ha ha look at me i'm so cool and your not and it really makes me mad.
Today someone who is not so nice walked up to me and told me she liked my shirt. I smiled and said thank you but this shocked me. This is the first time she has told me something nice since the season ended. I appreciate this although the timing is a bit confusing. Just recentally this mean girl has gone to close friends of mine during class and talked bad about me. I'm not quite sure I know how to respond.
This girl also started a new relationship that upsets many people. Many relationships just ended or started which makes me sick because everyone is all ha ha look at me i'm so cool and your not and it really makes me mad.
April 14, 2012
Swim Team Banquet
April 13, 2012
Harry Styles calls fan at school!
I wonder what I would do???
lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Niall Horan singing "Baby" at X Factor bootcamp (Liam standing, then moving to sit down)
April 5, 2012
Ahh!!! I haven't blogged in a while!
Hello! I've been pretty busy lately, there has been state testing, track, swimming, dryland, more track practice, homework and an up comming...TRACK MEET!
I'm loving track. I run the 800 and the 1600. I especially love running to one of the nearby elementary schools and doing "Indian Runs". Best of luck to all Tigers running in either of the two track meets on Monday! Lets bring home some medals or/and ribbons!
School has been pretty good. In english we are reading Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry. In authors in training we read Gifted Hands, and just finished watching the movie today. In gym we played badmitten. In art we are doing water color. In science we are learning about healthy eating. In history we are learning about my home state. Last but not least, in Pre-Algebra we just completed state testing. My grades are pretty good too!
There is still drama in school,not as much. (Thank goodness!) Girl still do not understand that if you talk bad about someone, they will find out!
Thank's for watching and we'll see ya real soon! (A Reference to the Mouseketeers Show!!!)
I'm loving track. I run the 800 and the 1600. I especially love running to one of the nearby elementary schools and doing "Indian Runs". Best of luck to all Tigers running in either of the two track meets on Monday! Lets bring home some medals or/and ribbons!
School has been pretty good. In english we are reading Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry. In authors in training we read Gifted Hands, and just finished watching the movie today. In gym we played badmitten. In art we are doing water color. In science we are learning about healthy eating. In history we are learning about my home state. Last but not least, in Pre-Algebra we just completed state testing. My grades are pretty good too!
There is still drama in school,not as much. (Thank goodness!) Girl still do not understand that if you talk bad about someone, they will find out!
Thank's for watching and we'll see ya real soon! (A Reference to the Mouseketeers Show!!!)
March 31, 2012
March 27, 2012
Lilo & Stitch Translation
http://kapalama.ksbe.edu/elementary/lilo_and_stitch/graphics/Lilo-&-Stitch-Mele-Words.jpg
Copy and Paste this link in your browser and you will find the translation to the lyrics if the song I just posted. P.S. The song is Hawaiian. They pronounce there W's as V's.
Copy and Paste this link in your browser and you will find the translation to the lyrics if the song I just posted. P.S. The song is Hawaiian. They pronounce there W's as V's.
Lilo & Stitch
These are the lyrics to the opening song in Lilo & Stitch!!!
Disney - He Mele No Lilo Lyrics
Vocal 1 (Overlapping):
Mahalo nui ia ke ali`i wahine
`O Lili`ulani `o ka wo hi ku
Ka pipio mai o ke anuenue na waiho'o
lu'u a halikeole'e
E nana na maka i ke ao malama mai
Hawai`i akea i Kaua`i
Vocal 2 (Overlapping):
Ke Kuini o Hawai`i
Ku i ka moku i ke Kalaunu
Na hana a ke aloha Ma`alo
Ana i ka ua lana malie
I ka lani malama ho`ike
Mai ana la i ka nani
`O Kalakaua he inoa
`O ka pua mae`ole i ka la
Ka pua maila i ka mauna
I ke kuahiwi o Mauna Kea
Ke 'amaila i Kilauea
Malamalama i wahine kapu
A ka luna o Uweka huna
I ka pali kapu o Ka`auea
Ea mai ke ali`i kia manu
Ua wehi ka hulu o kamamo
Ka pua nani a`o Hawai`i
`O Kalakaua he inoa
`O Kalakaua he inoa
`O ka pua mae`ole i ka la
Ka pua maila i ka mauna
I ke kuahiwi o Mauna Kea
Ke`a mai la i Kilauea
Malamalama i Wahinekapu
A ka luna o Uwekahuna
I ka pali kapu o Ka`auea
Vocal 1 (Overlapping):
Mahalo nui ia Ke Ali`i wahine
`O Lili`ulani wo ka `o hi ku
Vocal 2 (Overlapping):
Ke Kuini o Hawai`i
Ku i ka moku i ke Kalaunu
Ea mai ke ali`i kia manu
Ua wehi i ka hulu o ka mamo
Ka pua nani a`o Hawai`i
`O Kalakaua he inoa
He Inoa No Kalani Kalakaua — kulele!
Disney - He Mele No Lilo Lyrics
Vocal 1 (Overlapping):
Mahalo nui ia ke ali`i wahine
`O Lili`ulani `o ka wo hi ku
Ka pipio mai o ke anuenue na waiho'o
lu'u a halikeole'e
E nana na maka i ke ao malama mai
Hawai`i akea i Kaua`i
Vocal 2 (Overlapping):
Ke Kuini o Hawai`i
Ku i ka moku i ke Kalaunu
Na hana a ke aloha Ma`alo
Ana i ka ua lana malie
I ka lani malama ho`ike
Mai ana la i ka nani
`O Kalakaua he inoa
`O ka pua mae`ole i ka la
Ka pua maila i ka mauna
I ke kuahiwi o Mauna Kea
Ke 'amaila i Kilauea
Malamalama i wahine kapu
A ka luna o Uweka huna
I ka pali kapu o Ka`auea
Ea mai ke ali`i kia manu
Ua wehi ka hulu o kamamo
Ka pua nani a`o Hawai`i
`O Kalakaua he inoa
`O Kalakaua he inoa
`O ka pua mae`ole i ka la
Ka pua maila i ka mauna
I ke kuahiwi o Mauna Kea
Ke`a mai la i Kilauea
Malamalama i Wahinekapu
A ka luna o Uwekahuna
I ka pali kapu o Ka`auea
Vocal 1 (Overlapping):
Mahalo nui ia Ke Ali`i wahine
`O Lili`ulani wo ka `o hi ku
Vocal 2 (Overlapping):
Ke Kuini o Hawai`i
Ku i ka moku i ke Kalaunu
Ea mai ke ali`i kia manu
Ua wehi i ka hulu o ka mamo
Ka pua nani a`o Hawai`i
`O Kalakaua he inoa
He Inoa No Kalani Kalakaua — kulele!
March 25, 2012
Christopher Newport University
My aunt, Annie, is awesome! She goes to Christopher Newport University! She is on their sailing team, so my grandpa took us to the university and showed us around. Then we got to see her sail! She was in boat 5. I took a few pictures. Here they are!
Left to Right: Jack,Annie,Me
March 23, 2012
Just saw the Hunger Games!
I liked it although it differed from the book in many ways. Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence were amazing!!!!!!! The sadest parts were Rue's death and when Prim, Katniss and Peeta get reaped.
I made the Collage myself! :)
I made the Collage myself! :)
March 21, 2012
I've Been Taged! Oh-No!
Questions:Who is your role-model?
Umm...Thats a toughie. I guess Missy Franklin, or Ryan Locte.
If you can have any super power, what would it be?
To fly. No doubt about it.
If you had a million dollars, what would you spend it on?
Umm...candy, or movies, or clothes. WAIT! I would make an in-home movie theater. :)
Blue or Purple?
Blue! Water!!!
What is your middle name?
Lynn.
If your house was on fire and you could only save 2 items, what would they be?
My guitar and my Ipod.
How many people are on your contacts list?
Alot, and I don't feel like counting. Most are emergency contacts.
Do you play any sports? Specify.
Swimming for 1 year and 1/2. Track and Field. I have been dancing since I was 3, but I quit and now I do Hawaiian dance with my friend Sophia. I also cheer for basketball, and football.
What is your favorite reality TV show?
I don't watch much reality. But I do love NCIS:Los Angeles, and NCIS.
Do you have a bucket list? Name 3 items that are on it.
1)Take an Abbey road inspired pic. 2)Swim with sharks. 3)Watch the sunrise in Hawaii.
What do you think is the ultimate american food?
Do Chicken & Dumplings count?
Do you speak any foreign language?
I took a quarter of Spanish.
What shoe brand do you prefer?
Converse, and Lower East Side.
What is something that you can't live with out?
Music, and Swimming!!!
Was this a waste of your time? Lol
No! I loved it! But my brother was reading over my sholder the whole time!!
I tag Maddi and Haley! You guys now have to answer these same questions!
Umm...Thats a toughie. I guess Missy Franklin, or Ryan Locte.
If you can have any super power, what would it be?
To fly. No doubt about it.
If you had a million dollars, what would you spend it on?
Umm...candy, or movies, or clothes. WAIT! I would make an in-home movie theater. :)
Blue or Purple?
Blue! Water!!!
What is your middle name?
Lynn.
If your house was on fire and you could only save 2 items, what would they be?
My guitar and my Ipod.
How many people are on your contacts list?
Alot, and I don't feel like counting. Most are emergency contacts.
Do you play any sports? Specify.
Swimming for 1 year and 1/2. Track and Field. I have been dancing since I was 3, but I quit and now I do Hawaiian dance with my friend Sophia. I also cheer for basketball, and football.
What is your favorite reality TV show?
I don't watch much reality. But I do love NCIS:Los Angeles, and NCIS.
Do you have a bucket list? Name 3 items that are on it.
1)Take an Abbey road inspired pic. 2)Swim with sharks. 3)Watch the sunrise in Hawaii.
What do you think is the ultimate american food?
Do Chicken & Dumplings count?
Do you speak any foreign language?
I took a quarter of Spanish.
What shoe brand do you prefer?
Converse, and Lower East Side.
What is something that you can't live with out?
Music, and Swimming!!!
Was this a waste of your time? Lol
No! I loved it! But my brother was reading over my sholder the whole time!!
I tag Maddi and Haley! You guys now have to answer these same questions!
Come Away To The Water
Maroon 5 ft. Rozzi Crane
Come Away To The Water Lyrics
Come away little loss
Come away to the water
To the ones that are waiting only for you
Come away little loss
Come away to the water
Away from the life that you always knew
We are calling to you
Come away little light
Come away to the darkness
In the shade of the night we'll come looking for you
Come away little light
Come away to the darkness
To the ones appointed to see it through
We are calling for you
We are coming for you
Come away little lamb
Come away to the water
Give yourself so we might live anew
Come away little lamb
Come away to the slaughter
To the ones appointed to see this through
We are calling for you
We are coming for you
Come away little lamb
Come away to the water
To the arms that are waiting only for you
Come away little lamb come away to the slaughter
To the one appointed to see this through
We are calling for you
We are coming for you
We are coming for you
We are coming for you
Come Away To The Water Lyrics
Come away little loss
Come away to the water
To the ones that are waiting only for you
Come away little loss
Come away to the water
Away from the life that you always knew
We are calling to you
Come away little light
Come away to the darkness
In the shade of the night we'll come looking for you
Come away little light
Come away to the darkness
To the ones appointed to see it through
We are calling for you
We are coming for you
Come away little lamb
Come away to the water
Give yourself so we might live anew
Come away little lamb
Come away to the slaughter
To the ones appointed to see this through
We are calling for you
We are coming for you
Come away little lamb
Come away to the water
To the arms that are waiting only for you
Come away little lamb come away to the slaughter
To the one appointed to see this through
We are calling for you
We are coming for you
We are coming for you
We are coming for you
Cost of Sponsorship in the Hunger Games
The Cost of Sponsorship in the Hunger Games
March 20, 2012 in Editorial
(Mild spoilers ahead. Read some spoiler-free coverage of the Hunger Games over here and here)
Hunger Game readers have probably found themselves frustrated at the fact that Haymitch and the other mentors don’t send their tributes enough critical supplies over the course of the game. How hard would it have been, really, to send Katniss a bottle of water during her first few days in the arena? Even in a post-apocalyptic dystopian future, water can’t cost more than a few dollars. Surely even the poorest in the districts could scrounge up a couple of bucks to send to their tribute.
The reality of the games, however, is that nothing is cheap. Prices are inflated to a point where many rich Capitol citizens would need to contribute for even the smallest of presents. This is why it was so important to get sponsors both before and during the games.
Sponsoring a tribute is very much like a corporate sponsorship of an athlete. It doesn’t cost millions of dollars to purchase a snowboard or a hockey uniform; instead the company is shelling out tons of cash for publicity purposes. By plastering their logo over everything companies increase brand awareness and revenue. In the Hunger Games, the incentive is not publicity, but instead winning big in betting pools, and (based on the culture of Capitol citizens) bragging rights for picking and supporting the victor.
Centives decided to model the price of the sponsorship along two primary variables. We know from the books that gifts sent later in the game are more expensive than those sent earlier in the game. This makes sense. The bidders are competing to sponsor a smaller number of individuals, and each individual has a higher chance of winning. Something similar happens in the world of corporate athletic sponsorship where advertising gets more expensive as sports leagues build towards the final.
The other factor that went into our calculations was how valuable the gift was. Just as it costs more to put bigger stickers on NASCAR vehicles, Centives reasoned that more useful gifts would cost more to send, since it gave the sponsor more attention and more bragging rights if the person they sponsor wins. On balance, a pack of crackers should cost less to send in than Kevlar reinforced body armour.
Based on this Centives produced the following chart:
The diameter of the circle is how much Centives estimates it cost to send the gift. In NASCAR, prices for ads range between $100,000 to $3 million. The burn medicine comes early in the game, but it comes at a time when Katniss desperately needs it. Moreover Katniss notes that the medicine must have required the contribution of several different sponsors. Therefore Centives estimated its value at about $1 million.
Next came bread. It was inexpensive bread that did not come from the capitol. Instead it was donated by a district. This can be compared to local advertising that can run as high as $100,000, although the citizens of district 11 would have a tough time putting together that kind of cash. Some of the money would likely have come from the sponsors that Rue managed to gain due to her success.
Then Katniss received broth. By the time she received the broth the number of tributes had decreased significantly. It was also much more important than the bread because of the condition of Peeta's health. Its timing and its value meant that Centives estimated its worth at $500,000.
The sleep syrup came late in the game and played a critical role in Katniss's progress at a time when there were only five tributes left in the arena. This makes the gift immensely valuable and expensive, and Centives gave it top billing with an estimated worth of $2.5 million.
After that Katniss received a picnic basket. While this was more of a reward than a critical necessity, by being the final gift of the game it is likely that is cost a substantial amount. Centives estimated its value at $2 million.
Thus the overall cost of the sponsored gifts that Katniss receives is around $6.1 million. If you were to buy them yourself? Burnol, sleeping pills, some bread and some broth with a picnic basket to put it all in wouldn't cost more than $200.
So as you buy your ticket and suit up for the premiere, Centives hopes you all feel better about the overpriced popcorn and soda, because in the games it would have cost you significantly more.
COPIED FROM:http://www.centives.net/S/2012/the-cost-of-sponsorship-in-the-hunger-games/
March 18, 2012
Where I've been Lately...
Guess Where I Have Been?!?
I've been in the air. I flew to Chicago, then to Richmond. These were pictures I took on both planes.
March 17, 2012
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