Sunday, October 31, 2010
Essay number 4 ideas
I need ideas for essay number four. I honestly have no idea what to write about. I would appreciate it greatly!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
essay # 3 done again! added a few things!
What Are the Effects of Climate Change?
Since the Industrial Revolution, people worldwide have relied on more coal and oil as top energy sources to power industries, businesses, residences and transportation. As fossil fuels are burned, they release carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide into the Earth’s atmosphere (“Greenhouse Gas Emissions”). Carbon dioxide and these other greenhouse gases have caused the Earth to warm more quickly, thus creating a severe chronic climate change. According to the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), “during the past 100 years, the world’s surface air temperature increased an average of 0.6° Celsius (1.1° Fahrenheit). This may not sound like very much change, but even one degree can affect the Earth” (Gardiner). The severe change in climate has raised sea levels, caused the disappearance of several regions and has damaged human health (Gardiner).
Scientists report that globally, “sea level rose about 15-20 centimeters (roughly 1.5 to 2.0 mm/year), with the rate at the end of the century greater than over the early part of the century. Satellite measurements taken over the past decade, however, indicate that the rate of increase has jumped to about 3.1 mm/year, which is significantly higher than the average rate for the 20th century” (“Climate Change and Sea Level Rise”). Such dangerous sea levels can escalate to further problems, flooding in many coastal regions and threatening coastal communities, wetlands and coral reefs (Gardiner). Climate change is not only responsible for rising in sea levels, but also the disappearance of many Arctic regions around the globe.
Because of a shift in climate many northern polar regions worldwide are diminishing in size. Arctic seas, mountain glaciers and permafrost layers in several regions have decreased in size within the past 100 years (Gardiner). The southern Arctic region, home to 4,000,000 residents, has experienced a dangerous rise in temperature (Morris). Many countries such as Canada, Alaska and Russia are continuing to experience melting of the permafrost layer: “[p]ermafrost is any soil or rock that remains frozen (below 0°C / 32°F) throughout the year. For a soil to be considered permafrost, it must be frozen for at least two consecutive years or longer” (Klappenbach). If the permafrost layer were to melt, it would disrupt the ecosystem, causing an increase in bacterial activity in the soil and many other severe consequences. Eastern Siberia is experiencing problems due to the climate change, its permafrost “is gradually disappearing in the southern regions, leading to the loss of nearly 11% of Siberia’s nearly 11,000 lakes since 1971” (Morris). A study shows the loss of land will continue through the next decade throughout Western Siberia (Morris). Much of the world is suffering from this continuous rise in temperatures, and the health of the human race is also being put at risk.
Because of warmer global temperatures, human health is being affected. Within the past decade, there have been more deaths recorded due to the heat waves and more allergic reactions to the prolonged pollen seasons. People with asthma, heart problems, the elderly, the young and the homeless are more vulnerable to the rise in temperatures (“Climate Change”). With such high temperatures, insects like the mosquito are present for longer periods of time causing humans to more susceptible to such deadly diseases; Malaria, carried by mosquitoes, affects the red blood cells and blood supply to vital organs (Gardiner). In the next century, the IPCC has hypothesized that the global population is at a greater risk of infection from “vector-borne” diseases, such as malaria, increasing from 220 million people to 400 million people becoming infected (“Climate Change”). Dengue fever, yellow fever and encephalitis are other common diseases passed along through insects (“Climate Change”). Health of the human population is put at a greater risk for infection, disease and death from the climate change.
Despite yearly temperature increases, the planet and the organisms living here are suffering major consequences. Sea levels have elevated within the last century, impacting local communities and ecosystems. Such levels can cause further problems in the future for the entire global population. Along with the rise in sea levels, many snow-packed, northern regions are melting; continents are becoming smaller and smaller. As these regions disappear, so does plant, animal and human life. The health of several human populations has been affected by the severe climate change and continues to expand as more fossil fuels are burned into the Earth’s atmosphere.
Works Cited
A, Of. "Climate Change and Sea Level Rise." Climate Institute. 2010. Web. 21 Oct. 2010.
“Climate Change - Health and Environmental Effects.” US Environmental Protection Agency. EPA, 19 Oct. 2010. Web. 20 Oct. 2010.
Gardiner, Lisa. "Effects of Climate Change Today." Windows to the Universe. GroSolar, 22 Apr. 2010. Web. 20 Oct. 2010.
"Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Climate Change | U.S. EPA." US Environmental Protection Agency. EPA, 19 Oct. 2010. Web. 20 Oct. 2010.
Klappenbach, Laura. "Permafrost - What Is Permafrost." Animals Wildlife - Animal Facts, Animal Pictures, Habitat Facts, Evolution and Zoology. 2010. Web. 25 Oct. 2010.
Morris, Barry. "Effects on Weather from Climate Change and Global Warming." Global Warming, Climate Change and Other Environmental Issues. GNU Free Documentation. Web. 21 Oct. 2010.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Essay #3 done!!!
What are the effects of climate change?
Since the Industrial Revolution people worldwide have relied on more coal and oil as a top energy source to power factories, transportation and public homes. As fossil fuels are burned, they release carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide into the earth’s atmosphere (“Greenhouse Gas Emissions”). Carbon dioxide and these other greenhouse gases have caused the Earth to warm more quickly; thus creating a severe chronic climate change. According to the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s surface air temperature has increased 0.6° Celsius or 1.1° Fahrenheit within the past few hundreds of years (Gardiner). The severe change in climate has raised sea levels, caused a disappearance of several regions and has damaged human health (Gardiner).
Around the world sea levels are rising dramatically due to the human-induced climate change (“Climate Change and Sea Level Rise”). In the 20th century, sea levels rose roughly about 6 inches and further models predict that sea levels will continue to rise 23 more inches in the 21st century (Garniner). Over the past decade, satellite measurements indicate that the rate of increase has soared to 3.1mm/year; which is surprisingly much higher than the average sea level in the 20th century (“Climate Change and Sea Level Rise”). Such dangerous sea levels can escalate to further problems; flooding in many coastal regions, threatening coastal communities, wetlands and coral reefs. Climate change is not only responsible for rising in sea levels, but also the disappearance of many Arctic regions around the globe.
Because of a shift in climate many northern Polar Regions worldwide are diminishing in size. The Arctic seas, mountain glaciers and permafrost layers have decreased in size within the past 100 years (Gardiner). The southern Arctic region, home to 4,000,000 locals, has experienced a dangerous rise in temperature (Morris). Many countries such as Canada, Alaska and Russia are continuing to experience melting of the permafrost layer; layer of the earth that stays frozen much of the year and provides a stable environment for many species of animals (Morris). This can disrupt the ecosystem in these areas causing an increase in bacterial activity in the soil and many other severe consequences. Another part of the northern hemisphere that is experiencing problems due to the climate change is Eastern Siberia. In Eastern Siberia, a study of changes suggests that the permafrost layer is slowly disappearing, leading to an 11% loss of the country; Siberia has lost 11,000 lakes since 1971. This study also shows the loss of land will continue through the next decade throughout Eastern and Western Siberia (Morris). Much of the world is suffering from this continuous rise in temperatures and health of the human race is also being put at risk.
The warmer temperatures are affecting human health around the globe. Within the past decade, there have been more deaths recorded due to the heat waves and more allergy reactions from the prolonging pollen seasons. People with asthma, heart problems, elderly, younger children and the homeless are more vulnerable to the rise in temperatures (“Climate Change”). Animals or insects can also be carriers for diseases; mosquitoes carry malaria. With such high temperatures, insects like the mosquito are present for longer periods of time causing humans to more susceptible to such deadly diseases (Gardiner). Other diseases passed along through insects are dengue fever, yellow fever and encephalitis (“Climate Change”). In the next century, the IPCC has hypothesized that the global population is at a greater risk of infection from “vector-borne” diseases, such as malaria; increasing from 220 million people to 400 million people becoming infected (“Climate Change”). Human health is put at a greater risk for infection, disease and death from the climate change.
Because of yearly temperature increases, the globe and the organisms living here are suffering major consequences. Sea levels have deepened within the last century, impacting local communities and ecosystems. Such levels can cause further problems in the future for the entire global population. Along with the rise in sea levels, many northern regions are melting; continents are becoming smaller and smaller. As these regions disappear, so does the plant, animal and human life. The health of several human populations has been affected by the severe climate change and continues to increase each year as temperatures rise.
Friday, October 22, 2010
essay # 3 getting started!
What are the effects of climate change?
Since the Industrial Revolution people worldwide have relied on more coal and oil as a top energy source to fuel factories, transportation and public homes. As fossil fuels are burned, they release carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide into the earth’s atmosphere (“Greenhouse Gas Emissions”). Carbon dioxide and these other greenhouse gases have caused the Earth to warm more quickly; thus creating a severe chronic climate change. According to the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s surface air temperature has increased 0.6° Celsius or 1.1° Fahrenheit within the past few hundreds of years (Gardiner). The severe change in climate has raised sea levels, disappearance of Arctic regions and has damaged human health (Gardiner).
Around the world sea levels are rising dramatically due to the human-induced climate change (“Climate Change and Sea Level Rise”). In the 20th century, sea levels rose roughly about 6 inches and further models predict that sea levels will continue to rise 23 more inches in the 21st century (Garniner). Over the past decade, satellite measurements indicate that the rate of increase has soared to 3.1mm/year; which is considerably higher than the average sea level in the 20th century (“Climate Change and Sea Level Rise”). Such dangerous sea levels can escalate to further problems; flooding in many coastal regions, threatening to coastal communities, wetlands and coral reefs. Climate change is not only responsible for rising in sea levels, but also the disappearance of many Arctic regions around the globe.
Many Southern and Northern polar regions are diminishing in size. The Arctic sea, mountain glaciers and permafrost layers have decreased in size within the past 100 years (Gardiner). In Eastern Siberia, a study of changes suggests that the permafrost layer is slowly disappearing, which will lead to a 11% loss of the country. Siberia has already lost 11,000 lakes since 197; the study shows that the loss of land will continue through the next decade throughout Eastern and Western Siberia.
Works Cited
A, Of. "Climate Change and Sea Level Rise." Climate Institute. 2010. Web. 21 Oct. 2010.
Gardiner, Lisa. "Effects of Climate Change Today." Windows to the Universe. GroSolar, 22 Apr. 2010. Web. 20 Oct. 2010.
"Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Climate Change | U.S. EPA." US Environmental Protection Agency. EPA, 19 Oct. 2010. Web. 20 Oct. 2010.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
essay # 3 outline.
What are the effects of climate change?
Introduction/Thesis:
Define climate. Explain what type of climate we live in. Explain the importance of climate and how the changes in climate effect our planet.
Introduction/Thesis:
Define climate. Explain what type of climate we live in. Explain the importance of climate and how the changes in climate effect our planet.
- Point one-Sea Level rising
- Point two-Arctic Sea is melting (ice-caps)
- Point three-Human Health
Sunday, October 17, 2010
essay #2 revision complete!
Marshall Mathers; Then and Now
Although Marshall Bruce Mathers III, AKA “Slim Shady” or “Eminem” is considered to be one of the most famous rappers in the music world, he had a rocky experience as a child (Biography; Marshall Mathers AKA Eminem). Mathers has gone from a person who despises family, to someone who would give up anything to be with his loved ones. Even though he grew up in the “hood,” he has turned his life around by becoming one of the wealthiest rappers in the United States. His financial status has changed dramatically, going from hoodlum barely staying alive, to a millionaire. Even though Mathers had a difficult time getting started as a rapper, today he is one of the many artists to hit the top 100 list. At the beginning of his career he was rejected by many other rappers, while today many artists grovel at his feet. Eminem as a child and the man he has become are two different people in many ways. The relationship he shared with his family throughout his childhood was not even considered to be a healthy, loving relationship; compared to his loving relationship he shares with his daughter, Hailie now. While Eminem was living in poverty throughout his childhood, today money has bettered his lifestyle and he does not have to worry about raising his child in the “hood.” Eminem’s early years as a rapper does not compete with his career today; he’s gained musical acceptance from many other artists and thrives on the support from his loving fans.
For Mathers, family wasn’t top priority during his young adolescent years. He worried solely on himself because of family issues he was going through at the time. His mother, Debbie Mathers-Briggs, being a drug addict that she was, and his father, being unavailable to the family, led him to believe that a familial bond does not exist (Biography: Marshall Mathers AKA Eminem). However, today he understands the meaning of love and affection that develops within a family. He often expresses the impact family has on his life within his music. In his new album, Relapse 2, he continues to mention how important family means to him and what he would do to give up his musical career. He states, “But they can do little to the middle finger, I think I got a tear in my eye, I feel like the king of my world, haters can make like bees with no stingers and drop dead,” meaning he could care less about what people think of him when he gives up his career to “focus solely on handling my responsibilities as a father” (Not Afraid By Eminem). Compared to Mathers’ childhood, today sharing a strong relationship with his family is imperative in order to maintain his happiness.
While Mathers spent much of his childhood adapting to new neighborhoods every few months, today he maintains a permanent residence in Rochester, MI (Biography for Eminem). His childhood consisted of moving back and forth between Kansas City and Detroit (Biography for Eminem). Although, growing up in impoverished neighborhoods doesn't exactly describe a healthy and normal childhood; as for Mathers it was the basis to his life. His family lived in trailers, mobile homes, lived with relatives or in public housing (Eminem's Biography). His mother’s low income was the main reason for the continuous moving back and forth between cities. While he faced financial problems in his family, today Mathers has become one of the wealthiest men in the United States. Switching living accommodations from a mobile home or a trailer, to a pent house apartment is definitely a boost in financial status. In reality, Mathers can afford anything his heart desires living like he does now. His lifestyle as a child does not compare to his living accommodations today.
Even though Marshall Mathers or “Eminem” is a big time rap artist now; it took him a few years to get started. His passion and ambition has remained the fluent throughout his early career. Mathers took on rapping around four years old. He began battling schoolmates in the lunchroom. By the age of seventeen Mathers made a new rapping persona for himself; “M&M,” which he changed the spelling to “Eminem” (Biography for Eminem). He soon moved onto rapping in night clubs in Detroit and Michigan, along with joining ad hoc groups like Basement Productions, the New Jacks and D12 (Eminem Biography). Mathers was invited to rap in the freestyle category at the 1997 Rap Olympics in Los Angeles Olympics where Dr. Dre spotted him and offered him a partnership (Biography; Marshall Mathers AKA Eminem). After Dr. Dre offered him a partnership many other rappers had their eye on Mathers. He received respect and gained musical acceptance from many critics, artists and ethnicities (Holloway, Lynette). Marshall Mathers had the first rap album to be nominated “Album of the Year,” and won several Grammy awards. His success sold over eight million records in the United States alone (Biography for Eminem). Going from a lunchroom battle mate, to a Dr. Dre rapping partner in a matter of a few years is an incredible accomplishment. Although Mathers had a rough start in the music industry, he was able to pull himself together to become a rapping legend he is today.
Marshall Mathers has completely changed his lifestyle around. He’s learned from his experiences and grown as a person and an artist. Treating his family very poorly and going through emotional states has made him realize how important family is to him and his career can’t be the only critical thing in his life. Mathers had a tough time earning his mother’s love and today he has problems creating emotional connections with others, like his daughter Hailie. While connecting with others has been a challenge throughout his life, Mathers also had difficulties with his financial status in the past; now he’s making millions. He went from rags to riches literally, coming from a slum in Detroit to living in the suburbs (Biography for Eminem). When he began rapping he was far from where he is considered now, from being a joke on the mic to now being arguably the greatest rapper ever. Eminem has clearly matured looking from his work as “Slim Shady” that depicts women as less than human, to now rapping about how he loves his daughter; as well as pushing through difficult situations and learning to not be afraid.
Works Cited
“Biography for Eminem.” The Internet Movie Database. Amazon.com, 2010. Web. 25 Sep 2010.
“Biography: Marshall Mathers AKA Eminem.” Associated Content, Inc. Arts and Entertainment, 2010. Web. 1 Oct 2010.
“Eminem Biography.” Sing365.com, 2007. Web. 27 Sep 2010.
“Eminem’s Biography.” Eminemlab.com, 2009. Web. 29 Sep 2010.
Holloway, Lynette. "The Angry Appeal of Eminem Cutting Across Racial Lines." ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times [New York] 28 Oct. 2002, C1 sec.: 1-2.The New York Times. ProQuest. Web. 14 Oct. 2010.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Essay #3 Topic still in progress?
My idea for the next essay has changed quiet a few times. I'm set on this topic; What causes the weather to change? and What are the effects to the change?
Please let me know what you think everyone, I need all of the help I can get!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
essay # 3 topic
For the next paper being cause and effect I do have a few ideas. There's one striking me as the most important; What are the effects to Eminem's neglect as a child?
Sunday, October 3, 2010
essay #2 complete finally!
Alissa Burch
Doctor Kerr
English 101 H1
Oct. 1, 2010
Marshall Mathers vs. Slim Shady; Then and Now
Marshall Bruce Mathers III, also known as “Slim Shady,” is one of the most famous rappers in the music making world. Marshall had a rocky experience as a child and he is still learning how to cope with his life problems (Biography). Mathers was neglected by his family during his young adolescent years and today he is following the same direction with his daughter, Hailie. Even though he grew up in the “hood,” he was able to turn his life around by becoming one of the wealthiest rappers in the United States. His financial status has changed dramatically, from not affording clothes, to not worrying about how much money he spends daily; his average income is $31.8 million dollars. Even though Marshall Mathers had a difficult time getting started as a rapper, today he is one of the many artists to hit the top 100 list. At the beginning of his career he was rejected by many other rappers, while today many artists grovel at his feet. By creating the persona Slim Shady, Marshall was able to overcome neglect and poverty of his youth; he went from being an insignificant want-to-be to a world-famous, multi-millionaire rapper (Biography for Eminem).
Marshall Mathers spent much of his childhood adapting to new neighborhoods every few months. His family moved back and forth between Kansas City and Detroit. In 1985, his family settled down in Detroit, Michigan. Because of quick transitions between schools, it wasn’t easy making friends, staying out of trouble or graduating high school. Mather’s failed ninth grade three times before realizing school wasn’t for him (Biography). He never had a father figure in his life to admire because his father left when he was young. Going from a lonesome child to the person he is today has affected Mathers emotionally and psychologically. Mathers felt neglected from his family because his father left when he was young and the only parent available to him wasn’t a “mother figure” (Biography for Eminem). This had a tremendous impact on his future. Mathers is following the same path his father did with his family. Mathers’ rapping persona mentions in one of his songs, Not Afraid, “His gift is a curse,” meaning that his fame and fortune that Shady has brought him has torn him from his family. Mathers continues to neglect his daughter, Hailie, just as he was neglected as a child. Ever since Hailie was born his career has been first priority in his life. It’s hard for a little girl to grow and mature without a father figure present in her life. Hailie might follow the same footsteps her father did as a struggling adolescent fighting for attention from his parents.
Although, growing up in impoverished neighborhoods doesn't exactly describe a healthy and normal childhood; as for Marshall Mathers it was the basis to his life. His mom, Debbie Mathers-Briggs, faced many financial problems raising a family without any support from her husband. Her low income was the main reason for the continuous moving back and forth between cities. Their family was living in trailers, mobile homes, living with relatives or public housing (Eminem's Biography). Marshall's financial status has risen since his early childhood. Within the past ten years Mathers has become one of the most famous rappers alive. Because of his success in the music industry, Mathers lives on the upscale of life. Switching living accommodations from a mobile home or a trailer, to a pent house apartment in New York City is definitely a boost in financial status. Marshall can afford anything his heart desires; Talk about a change in lifestyle.
Even though Marshall or “Eminem” is a big time rap artist now, it took him a few years to get started. Marshall took on rapping around four years old. After he was able to scramble sentences together, he began battling schoolmates in the lunchroom. By the age of seventeen Marshall made a new rapping persona for himself; “M&M,” which he changed the spelling to “Eminem” (Biography for Eminem). He soon moved onto rapping in night clubs in Detroit and Michigan, along with joining ad hoc groups like Basement Productions, the New Jacks and D12 (Eminem Biography). He didn’t stop there; Marshall was invited to rap in the freestyle category at the 1997 Rap Olympics in Los Angeles. At the Olympics Dr. Dre spotted him during his performance and offered him a partnership (Biography). Once he started working with Dr. Dre many other rappers had their eye on Mathers. Marshall Mathers had the first rap album to be nominated “Album of the Year,” and won several Grammy awards over the past ten years. His success sold over eight million records in the United States alone (Biography for Eminem). Going from a lunchroom battle mate to a Dr. Dre partner in a matter of a few years is an incredible accomplishment. Although Marshall Mathers had a rough start in the music industry, he was able to pull himself together to become a rapping legend he is today.
Marshall Mathers has completely changed his lifestyle around. He’s learned from his experiences and grown as a person. From treating his family very poorly and going through emotional states, made him realize how important family is to him and his career can’t be the only critical thing in his life. Mathers had a tough time earning his mother’s love and today he has problems creating emotional connections with others, like his daughter Hailie. While connecting with others has been a challenge throughout his life, Mathers also had difficulties with his financial status in the past; now he’s making millions. He went from rags to riches literally, coming from a slum in Detroit to living in the suburbs. When he began rapping he was far from where he is considered now, from being a joke on the mic to now being arguably the greatest rapper ever. Eminem has clearly matured looking from his work as “Slim Shady” that depicts women as less than human, to now rapping about how he loves his daughter; as well as pushing through difficult situations and learning to not be afraid.
Works Cited
“Biography for Eminem.” The Internet Movie Database. Amazon.com, 2010. Web. 25 Sep 2010.
“Biography: Marshall Mathers AKA Eminem.” Associated Content, Inc. Arts and Entertainment, 2010. Web. 1 Oct 2010.
“Eminem Biography.” Sing365.com, 2007. Web. 27 Sep 2010.
“Eminem’s Biography.” Eminemlab.com, 2009. Web. 29 Sep 2010.
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