An example of bias is the Bible.
Leviticus 18:22 - You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination.
Candice && Bradley
Friday, November 5, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday Nov 1
Good Morning, I hope you had a good Halloween.
To start I would like you to watch the following video. You may remember I told you about a businessman in Port Coquitlam who bought (with his own money) a container to house homeless people. He was then fined for having people sleep on his property. They has since dropped the fine but he is not allowed to use his containers (he now has 3). He has made this video to get support for a project to create a container shelter in the Tri-Cities (Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam and Port Moody). Please watch the video and answer the questions as a post.
1. What do you think about this idea?
2. Would you think differently if the proposal was to put the containers in your neighborhood?
3. We live in a time when the government offers assistance to (some) who are in need but traditionally, help usually came from the community, not governement. Should the community still try to help those in need or should it only be the role of government? Explain.
4. When the Selkirk settlers first setttled in the Red River near the Metis, their farms were not successful. They were eventually helped by the HBC but it was actually the Metis that first helped them (eventhough they didn't get along). Some call this social responsibility. Please discuss the idea of social resposibility with a partner and then write a paragraph addressing the following. Is social responsibilty important? Historically/Now? Should we teach social responsibilty in school? Why/Why not
To start I would like you to watch the following video. You may remember I told you about a businessman in Port Coquitlam who bought (with his own money) a container to house homeless people. He was then fined for having people sleep on his property. They has since dropped the fine but he is not allowed to use his containers (he now has 3). He has made this video to get support for a project to create a container shelter in the Tri-Cities (Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam and Port Moody). Please watch the video and answer the questions as a post.
1. What do you think about this idea?
2. Would you think differently if the proposal was to put the containers in your neighborhood?
3. We live in a time when the government offers assistance to (some) who are in need but traditionally, help usually came from the community, not governement. Should the community still try to help those in need or should it only be the role of government? Explain.
4. When the Selkirk settlers first setttled in the Red River near the Metis, their farms were not successful. They were eventually helped by the HBC but it was actually the Metis that first helped them (eventhough they didn't get along). Some call this social responsibility. Please discuss the idea of social resposibility with a partner and then write a paragraph addressing the following. Is social responsibilty important? Historically/Now? Should we teach social responsibilty in school? Why/Why not
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Former British Colony: Hong Kong
1. Hong Kong. Located in China, along the east coast.
2. When China sought to restrict illegal British opium trafficking, it brought about the Opium Wars. Queen Victoria and the Emperor of China, wanting to end the hostilities between the two countries, resolved to make the Treaty of Nanking. One of the articles included the cession of Hong Kong to Britain.
3. Britain's economy relied heavily on the trading of tea between China. Other goods such as silk and opium were also traded.
4. The 99 year lease agreed upon in the Treaty of Nanking in 1842 was exceeded. Finally, in 1997, the two governments agreed to the sovereignty of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong was returned to the People's Republic of China.
5. Modern day Hong Kong and China are very different because of Hong Kong's time as a British colony. Hong Kong has adapted to many customs of Britain, and considers itself independant of Chinese control, having it's own set of laws and regulations.
2. When China sought to restrict illegal British opium trafficking, it brought about the Opium Wars. Queen Victoria and the Emperor of China, wanting to end the hostilities between the two countries, resolved to make the Treaty of Nanking. One of the articles included the cession of Hong Kong to Britain.
3. Britain's economy relied heavily on the trading of tea between China. Other goods such as silk and opium were also traded.
4. The 99 year lease agreed upon in the Treaty of Nanking in 1842 was exceeded. Finally, in 1997, the two governments agreed to the sovereignty of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong was returned to the People's Republic of China.
5. Modern day Hong Kong and China are very different because of Hong Kong's time as a British colony. Hong Kong has adapted to many customs of Britain, and considers itself independant of Chinese control, having it's own set of laws and regulations.
Hong Kong
1. The name of the land that Britain took over in Hong Kong was called the New Territories.
2. Britain obtained a 99 year lease on the Lantau Island and the Adjecent Northern Islands.
3. They used it for textile exports and trading. They also found cheap labour and wanted the land for cemetary and military use.
4. Hong Kong made The New Territories an official colony in 1983.
5. In 1894 the Third deadly pandemic of the bubonic plague spread from China to Hong Kong killing from 50 000 - 100 000 people.
Barbados
Barbados is located in the western area of the North Atlantic Ocean. In 1625, it became English, and then later on, a British Colony. In 1625, english sailors arrived at Barbados. It was the only carribean island not taken over by the British colony yet, and this is why the British empire took over. The main economic activities didn't include much. Although, it did become one of the world's biggest sugar industries later on. The colony gained independence in November 1996, after years of peaceful and democratic success. Barbados is also a member of the United Nations.
Singapore
The colony that I chose is Singapore and it is an island located Peninsular of Malaysia north of the equator. In 1819 an Englishman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles established a British port in Singapore. Singapore also was a centre of trade from India to China. During World War 2 Singapore was captured and controlled by the Japanese Empire, but when the war ended Singapore reverted back to British Control. The British benefited from Singapore in 2 main ways. The first was that it was a new port that was very good for trading with farther countries. The second is that it is a lot closer to China so it was a lot easier for the British to trade with China. In the 1955 Singapore started a partial self government although it wasn’t too successful at first. In 1959 the elections for the first legislated assembly were held. Later on the PAP leaders, people’s action party, wanted to join Singapore and Malaysia because they thought that the economic ties were too strong to for them to continue governing as separate nations, but of course this didn’t work. Some other facts that I learned about Singapore is that it has a pretty good amount of diversity of people including: Malay, Chinese, Indian, and even some European influences.
India
The name of the colony is India. It is located in South Asia. India was a very rich country before it was taken over by the British. India had all types of spices, making it very popular to the rest of the other colonies. The British were impressed by everything India had so they decided to take over the colony. The empire of India was very weak at the time as a civil war was going on in the country. They officially took over their country in 1747. They took advantage of India, divided into many empires and controlled India's state into their own. The colony of India benefited the British because if the British took over India, they would control everything they do, including their trades with others. It will help the British have a larger land mass and the British will make profits off their trades. The British used this land for the benefit of getting raw materials at very low prices and selling back the refined finished good products at very high prices. The colony gained independence in 1947. The Indian soldiers rebelled against the British, causing Gandhi to have a non-violent protest-movement and gain independence. I learned that India is divided into 28 separate states.
Australia
1. Australia. (Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
2. In 1770, James Cook claimed the whole eastern side of the continent, naming it New South Wales. The western half stayed New Holland until it was claimed in 1826 by Edmund Lockyer.
3. They were penal colonies. Convicts were sent there to serve their terms.
4. All six colonies federated in 1901 and became the Commonwealth of Australia.
5. Five were penal colonies and one wasn’t. South Australia was deemed a province. This means convicts weren’t sent there.
2. In 1770, James Cook claimed the whole eastern side of the continent, naming it New South Wales. The western half stayed New Holland until it was claimed in 1826 by Edmund Lockyer.
3. They were penal colonies. Convicts were sent there to serve their terms.
4. All six colonies federated in 1901 and became the Commonwealth of Australia.
5. Five were penal colonies and one wasn’t. South Australia was deemed a province. This means convicts weren’t sent there.
Cape Colony: Former British Colony
1. Name: Cape Colony
Location: South Africa
2. Occupied in 1795 by the British so that the French could not take possession of its strategic location. The British managed to hand back the colony to the Batavian Republic in 1803 but by 1806 had taken possession again to prevent Napoleon from using it.
3. The Cape Colony benefited Britain because of the location, not so much that Britain had an advantage but that their opponents didn’t.
4. The Colony gained independence when the Union of South Africa was formed in 1910 and Cape Colony was renamed the Cape of Good Hope Province.
Location: South Africa
2. Occupied in 1795 by the British so that the French could not take possession of its strategic location. The British managed to hand back the colony to the Batavian Republic in 1803 but by 1806 had taken possession again to prevent Napoleon from using it.
3. The Cape Colony benefited Britain because of the location, not so much that Britain had an advantage but that their opponents didn’t.
4. The Colony gained independence when the Union of South Africa was formed in 1910 and Cape Colony was renamed the Cape of Good Hope Province.
The name of the colony was Tobago and is located in the Carribean, off the coast of Venezuela. It became part of the British Empire in 1814 after changing hands 33 times between Courland, Spain, England, France, Sweden and Dutch Republic. The main benefits to Britain was Tobago's cocoa and sugar industry as well as discovery of oil in 1910. Independance was gained in 1962. It was gained when a wave of decolonisation swept the British Empire after World War 2. The climate is tropical and there are about 55,000 people living in Tobago.
Name of Colony: Georgia (U.S. State)
When And How Did It Become A British Colony: Georgia became a British colony in 1732 the last of the thirteen colonies. It became a British Colony when, in 1732 the number of non-english immigrants was at an all time high, and these people helped create the last of the thirteen colonies, known as present day Georgia. A lot of the people that made up Georgia were also immigrants fleeing Spanish Constitution.
How did it benefit Britain: Georgia and the other thirteen colonies were founders of a new country, and the first inhabitants of a new land. The British benefited from this colony, by excessive trade, high taxes, and the possibility of the people finding a new resource, or a vast supply of an old one, to sell and gain more riches.
Gaining Independence: Georgia, along with the other thirteen American colonies, gained independence through the American Revolution, which in the end, they won and made their own country.
No Interesting Facts
When And How Did It Become A British Colony: Georgia became a British colony in 1732 the last of the thirteen colonies. It became a British Colony when, in 1732 the number of non-english immigrants was at an all time high, and these people helped create the last of the thirteen colonies, known as present day Georgia. A lot of the people that made up Georgia were also immigrants fleeing Spanish Constitution.
How did it benefit Britain: Georgia and the other thirteen colonies were founders of a new country, and the first inhabitants of a new land. The British benefited from this colony, by excessive trade, high taxes, and the possibility of the people finding a new resource, or a vast supply of an old one, to sell and gain more riches.
Gaining Independence: Georgia, along with the other thirteen American colonies, gained independence through the American Revolution, which in the end, they won and made their own country.
No Interesting Facts
1. The name was British North Borneo, modern day Malaysia. It's location is 1°33′0″N, 110°20′7″E.
2. When the British took over Cephallenia in 1809, they proclaimed, "We present ourselves to you, Inhabitants of Cephalonia, not as invaders, with views of conquest, but as allies who hold forth to you the advantages of British protection."
3. On 23 January 1878, in exchange for modern weapons with which to keep Spanish colonizers away from the Sulu Archipelago, the ruler of Sulu, Sultan Jamalul Alam, leased the territory of North Borneo to Gustavus von Overbeck. Von Overbeck procured the necessary firearms and also paid the Muslim dignitary an annual sum equivalent to 5,000 Malaysian dollars.
4. The formation of Malaysia was made possible through the introduction of the Malaysia Bill to the Malayan Parliament on July 9, 1963, and consent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on August 29, 1963. The colony gained independence in August 31 1963.
5. Philippines had a claim to this colony.
2. When the British took over Cephallenia in 1809, they proclaimed, "We present ourselves to you, Inhabitants of Cephalonia, not as invaders, with views of conquest, but as allies who hold forth to you the advantages of British protection."
3. On 23 January 1878, in exchange for modern weapons with which to keep Spanish colonizers away from the Sulu Archipelago, the ruler of Sulu, Sultan Jamalul Alam, leased the territory of North Borneo to Gustavus von Overbeck. Von Overbeck procured the necessary firearms and also paid the Muslim dignitary an annual sum equivalent to 5,000 Malaysian dollars.
4. The formation of Malaysia was made possible through the introduction of the Malaysia Bill to the Malayan Parliament on July 9, 1963, and consent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on August 29, 1963. The colony gained independence in August 31 1963.
5. Philippines had a claim to this colony.
Guyana
Guyana a former british colony also known as British Guianna is located in the northern coast of South America. It was a former colony of the british , dutch and french for a short peiod of time. The british assumed control in the late 18th century and the dutch formally left the area in 1814. The main benifit for Britian was Slavery. This colony gained independance in 1966 and became a rebublic in 1970.
Belize and the British Empire
Belize as a part of the British Empire:
1) The name of the colony where it is located is British Honduras.
2) It became a British colony in 1862 when the British claimed the right to administer the region.
3) Belize benefited the British because they used them for slavery and cheap labour, especially for cutting timber.
4) The colonies economic conditions got real bad and they made this "Peoples Committee" and the peoples committee demanded Independence.
5) The British Honduras people earned the most money per slave of all the British territories.
1) The name of the colony where it is located is British Honduras.
2) It became a British colony in 1862 when the British claimed the right to administer the region.
3) Belize benefited the British because they used them for slavery and cheap labour, especially for cutting timber.
4) The colonies economic conditions got real bad and they made this "Peoples Committee" and the peoples committee demanded Independence.
5) The British Honduras people earned the most money per slave of all the British territories.
British Colony
1. Fiji, in Pacific Ocean
2. in 1874, they were in debt from attacks from the U.S. so they wanted to become a colony
3. Giant sugar cane industry
4. Britain never wanted to keep it as a colony very long so they let them go.
2. in 1874, they were in debt from attacks from the U.S. so they wanted to become a colony
3. Giant sugar cane industry
4. Britain never wanted to keep it as a colony very long so they let them go.
Former British Colonies Guyana
Guyana was a former british colonie named British Guiana it is located in between Venezuela, Brazil and Suriname. It was a former colonie of the Dutch, British, and French. And in 1966 it achieved independence from the United Kingdom. A economic activitie in Guyana at this time was slavery. In the early 17 century slaves were brought to Guyana and had to work under harsh conditions, they provided free labour to develop a local economy and a production of goods to export to Europe. Guyana gained independence when Burnham came into power and when a constitutional confrence was held in London on May 26 1966. After they gained their independence the coutry gained economic growth and domestic peace.
Hong Kong
1. Hong Kong, on the South coast of China.
2. In 1839, Qing Dynasty authorities refused to import opium, resulting in the First Opium War between China and Britain. It was not until 29 August 1842 that the island was formally made a British colony under the Treaty of Nanking.
3. It was mainly used as a port for trading and textile exports. It was also a source of fairly cheap labour for manufacturing .
4. In 1983, the United Kingdom reclassified Hong Kong from a British crown colony to a dependent territory. On 1 July 1997, ownership was changed from the United Kingdom to the PRC, officially ending 156 years of British colonial rule.
5. They are separate from China in many ways.
2. In 1839, Qing Dynasty authorities refused to import opium, resulting in the First Opium War between China and Britain. It was not until 29 August 1842 that the island was formally made a British colony under the Treaty of Nanking.
3. It was mainly used as a port for trading and textile exports. It was also a source of fairly cheap labour for manufacturing .
4. In 1983, the United Kingdom reclassified Hong Kong from a British crown colony to a dependent territory. On 1 July 1997, ownership was changed from the United Kingdom to the PRC, officially ending 156 years of British colonial rule.
5. They are separate from China in many ways.
West Indies
Back in 1958, the british set up colonies in the caribbean and dubbed them the West Indies Federation. When Britain set up these colonies (consisting of about 250 small and large islands) they were fully planning for them to be self-governing and self-sufficient. The main purpose of these colonies were growing tropical fruits, and processing sugar and rum to be sent back to Britain. Unfortunately, the West indies never really gained independance as a colony, but broke up into smaller countries that we now know as Barbados, Jamaica, Grenada, Trinidad, Dominica, and many other small island countries. The federal government was very weak unlike in most colonies, because of diferent policies between colonies, the british structure which they needed to adhere to, and arguments over where to put the capital.
NEW ZEALAND
: New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses
: New Zealand became a separate colony from Britain in 1841, and passed their Constitution Act in 1852
: The empire got trade goods like spice, herbs, fabrics, rice, teaBigger and better empireOpium was a huge export from India, especially into China which created huge revenue for the British Empire.
: The independence of New Zealand was a gradual process that happened in stages rather than at a single step.
: The first known settlers were Eastern Polynesians who, according to most researchers, arrived by canoe in about AD 1250–1300. Some researchers have suggested an earlier wave of arrivals dating to as early as AD 50–150
: New Zealand became a separate colony from Britain in 1841, and passed their Constitution Act in 1852
: The empire got trade goods like spice, herbs, fabrics, rice, teaBigger and better empireOpium was a huge export from India, especially into China which created huge revenue for the British Empire.
: The independence of New Zealand was a gradual process that happened in stages rather than at a single step.
: The first known settlers were Eastern Polynesians who, according to most researchers, arrived by canoe in about AD 1250–1300. Some researchers have suggested an earlier wave of arrivals dating to as early as AD 50–150
Australia
Australia is located in the southern and eastern hemisphere. It is on the continent Oceania, which some people call Australia. Australia became a british colony in 1788 when the first European settled on Autralia. Australia had a gold rush in the 1850's, so I am sure that benefitted Britain. In January of 1901, Australia's six colonies became a Federation. They passed the Australia act and cut ties with Britain, and Australia became its own colony and got independance. An interesting fact about Autralia? They have adorable Koala Bears and Kangaroos. Alos, Australians have very cute accents, and most surfers have hot surfer dude bodies. ;)
British Indian Empire - Gary Sandhu
The Name of the Colony is British Indian Empire located in India. Britain came to rule on the Indians in 1858 when India was rebelling against the British East India Company. The rebellion was calles the Sepoy Rebellion. It Benefited Britain by taxing imports and exports going into and out of India, from that they gained a lot of money. They also restricted certain industries so they didn't have competition with the British. India was another piece of land to add to British control. India was slowly growing towards independence in 1946, when a number of mutinies broke out in armed services. Also in early 1946, new elections were called in India in which the Congress won electoral victories in eight of the eleven provinces. Congress and the Muslim League stumbled over the issue of the partition. Many millions of Muslim, Sikh, and Hindu refugees trekked across the newly drawn borders. In Punjab, where the new border lines divided the Sikh regions in half. Massive bloodshed was going on during this.
1. The name of the colony is India, it is located above the Indian Ocean and is on the southern part of asia.
2. Many kings in India fought with each other. Britian took this oppurtunity to help one king agaisnt another. After a while the British gathered it's troops and attacked the weaken kingdoms of India. There were 111 big and small wars until finally the british took over india.
3. Britian benifited from India Because they had many spices, herbs for tea, and silk and cotton to make clothing.
4. India got its independence on Aug. 15 1947. A political activist named Gandhi inspired the people of India to create a non-violent movement.
5. India is good at cricket.
India as a british colony
Name of the colony : India ( all of )
In 1617 india established trading rights with the british empire. However in the 18th century things changed when the mughals declined in power. In 1857 india becamed ruled completly under the british crown. They hoped to sell cloth ( there biggest import) to britan.However britan had litle demand for it. So instead they traded unique indian goods such as spices and silk. At first the british were very acomidable to them, but wen indias trading declined there views changed quickly as they took over the country becoming brutal. The first war against the british was in 1857, but they were easily beaten back down. Then M.K gandhi came along and took hold of indian politics. His strict non violence movement eventually gained indias indipendance in 1947 on august 15th. I find it interesting that no violance is what gained there freedom rather then brutality and force. The main way to get one you want even in modern society.
In 1617 india established trading rights with the british empire. However in the 18th century things changed when the mughals declined in power. In 1857 india becamed ruled completly under the british crown. They hoped to sell cloth ( there biggest import) to britan.However britan had litle demand for it. So instead they traded unique indian goods such as spices and silk. At first the british were very acomidable to them, but wen indias trading declined there views changed quickly as they took over the country becoming brutal. The first war against the british was in 1857, but they were easily beaten back down. Then M.K gandhi came along and took hold of indian politics. His strict non violence movement eventually gained indias indipendance in 1947 on august 15th. I find it interesting that no violance is what gained there freedom rather then brutality and force. The main way to get one you want even in modern society.
Essequibo (colony)
The name of the colony is the Essequibo colony. it is located in the Essequibo river on the north coast of south america. It became a colony in 1616-1815 and it was founded by colonists from the first zeelandic colony, Pomeroon, which had been destroyed by spaniards and local warriors around 1596. The main activities in this colony is trading with the local population. The Zeelandics however, had established the colony by themselves, and after they retook possession of Essequibo under command of the commander of Fort Nassau Bergen in 1666, they considered themselves as rightful rulers of the region. Thats how they gained their independence. It used to be called the Nova zeelandia colony.
Australia
Australia is a continent located in the southern and eastern hemisphere. It is part of Oceania. Some people believe it to be it's own Continent.
The British Crown Colony of New South Wales was formed on January 26 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip led the First Fleet to Port Jackson. The United Kingdom formally claimed southern Australia in 1828.
There was a Australian gold rush in the 1850's so that would have benefitted the United Kingdom.
The first part of severing with the United Kingdom was the Constitution January 1 1901. The final constitutional ties between Australia and the UK were severed with the passing of the Australia Act 1986, ending any British role in the government of the Australian States.
Australia has 10 of the most deadly creatures on Earth and they have the best accents. Australia is also very close to New Zealand and Tasmania.
The British Crown Colony of New South Wales was formed on January 26 1788 when Captain Arthur Phillip led the First Fleet to Port Jackson. The United Kingdom formally claimed southern Australia in 1828.
There was a Australian gold rush in the 1850's so that would have benefitted the United Kingdom.
The first part of severing with the United Kingdom was the Constitution January 1 1901. The final constitutional ties between Australia and the UK were severed with the passing of the Australia Act 1986, ending any British role in the government of the Australian States.
Australia has 10 of the most deadly creatures on Earth and they have the best accents. Australia is also very close to New Zealand and Tasmania.
British Colony
1.Montserrat, Caribbean And North Atlantis Territories
2.in 1632,
3.Slaves,
4.british still control
5.They Love Cricket
2.in 1632,
3.Slaves,
4.british still control
5.They Love Cricket
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Thursday Oct 21
Good Morning, Last year we learned about how the Americans won Independence and we have just learned how Canada separated from Britain. Today we will look at some of the other British colonies and what happened to them.
First, pick a former British colony. (It is better if you don't ALL choose the same one) You can search for "former British Colonies" for a complete list.
Next answer the following questions about it IN YOUR OWN WORDS
1. What was the name of the Colony, where is it located?
2. When and how did it become a British colony?
3. What were the main economic activities in the colony, in other words, how did it benefit Britain?
4. How did the colony gain Independence?
5. Any other interesting things that you learned about this colony?
Now take a look at other peoples posts and see if you see anything in common with the British colonies.
First, pick a former British colony. (It is better if you don't ALL choose the same one) You can search for "former British Colonies" for a complete list.
Next answer the following questions about it IN YOUR OWN WORDS
1. What was the name of the Colony, where is it located?
2. When and how did it become a British colony?
3. What were the main economic activities in the colony, in other words, how did it benefit Britain?
4. How did the colony gain Independence?
5. Any other interesting things that you learned about this colony?
Now take a look at other peoples posts and see if you see anything in common with the British colonies.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
33 Miners that Survived!!!
This is a current event that has happened, and what happened is After two months and nine days trapped 2,000 feet below ground in a collapsed mine, all 33 miners were slowly hoisted above ground Wednesday, thanks to the help of ingenious engineers in Chile.The men who spent 17 days in the collapsed mine before a bore hole finally reached them were lifted back to the surface through an escape hole just 28 inches across. The entire operation took 22 hours. Each rescued miner rotated10 to 12 times in the NASA-designed skinny capsule on the 2,000-foot journey, so NASA researchers gave them a special liquid diet which helped to stave off nausea and vomiting from the dizzying re-entry procedure. This is like a miricle that had happened because the miners were under-ground for 2 months and they were still alive and survived out of the mine, so hopefully all of them are good in health and are back to normal.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
keeep yo cats inside.
Several cats have been found in the lower mainland, mysteriously
cut in half. The cats have been surgically cut, and returned to the
area they were found in. Police have heard of 3 different
BC cities where this is happening.
Police are urging people with information to come forward
and to keep their pets inside, especially at night.
Egyptian Painting Stolen :O
In Egypt, a painting by Van Gogh valued at $50million was stolen from the Mahmud Khalil museum on august 21. 11 culture ministry employees were guilty of negligence. They were sentenced to three years in jail. The painting was stolen in broad daylight, it was cut right out of its frame. The investigation found out that no alarms were working and only 7 cameras. Because of lack of money, the museum decreased its security. Therefore, only one guard was working. Mr. Shalan, head of the department of fine arts, asked for $7million to upgrade security, but only $88,000 was approved. The painting is still missing.
I think that if people are so worried about this painting gone missing then they really should upgrade security. If they cared enough to put up and trial and send people to jail without 100% proof, they should spend money to upgrade security so this won’t happen again.. idiots.
Sheriff says Mexican investigator was decapitated
AUSTIN, Texas – A Mexican police commander investigating the reported shooting of an American tourist on a border lake plagued by pirates has been decapitated and his head was found in a suitcase, a Texas sheriff says.
The death of Rolando Flores, commander of state investigators in Ciudad Miguel Aleman, was a message from gangsters for investigators to "stay out of their territory," Texas Gov. Rick Perry said. Flores was part of a group investigating the reported shooting of David Hartley on Falcon Lake.
The death of Rolando Flores, commander of state investigators in Ciudad Miguel Aleman, was a message from gangsters for investigators to "stay out of their territory," Texas Gov. Rick Perry said. Flores was part of a group investigating the reported shooting of David Hartley on Falcon Lake.
Obama agrees to put panels on White House
Barack Obama has agreed to put new solar panels on the White House roof for the first time since 1983. They will be installed by late May or early June of next year. They will convert sunlight into electricity and a solar hot water heater on the roof of the White house. They will get an estimated 20 to 50 panels that covert light into power and it will save them about $3,000 a year in fuel bills. They will be put on top of Obama family's living quarters and will generate more than double the amount of electricity used by the average home in Washington.
The real reason that TV is bad...
In this world where TV and video-games are getting lot of hassle from people blaming them for obesity and other weight problems, the real reason that we need to get off the couch is psychological. In a survey of 1000 kids between ages of 10 and 11, those who spent more than 2 hours watching TV or playing videogames were more likely to say that they felt unhappy, and that they mostly played by themselves at school.
Even if you sent your kids out to play for 3 hours a day, if they were watching TV the rest of the time instead of reading, doing homework, or talking with friends, they are more likely to experience social and psychological problems.
The real problem is that this seems acceptable to most people. Many kids and teenagers are happy to sit and play on their iPods or PSP's at lunch instead of socializing with their peers. So next time, instead of turning on CSI tomorrow, call a friend, or go for a walk.
=D
Gay military
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has warned a court-ordered halt of a ban on openly gay military personnel could have "enormous consequences".
A day after a judge halted the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, Mr Gates said he preferred that Congress, not a court, settle the issue.
Under the policy, gay people can serve in the military but face expulsion if their sexuality is revealed.
So why do you think they did this?
Are they being prejudice?
Are they trying to make other soldiers who arent gay feel more comfortable?
Or are they simply trying to protect gay soldiers from other people who do not "agree" with gay military?
Personaly i think it is alittle bit prejudice that you cant tell anyone you are gay. But i can see where they are coming from and why they passed that law. However i dont think that they should be kicked out of the military just because of there sexual preferences.
Why do you think they did it and do you agree with it? please post comments below.
A day after a judge halted the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, Mr Gates said he preferred that Congress, not a court, settle the issue.
Under the policy, gay people can serve in the military but face expulsion if their sexuality is revealed.
So why do you think they did this?
Are they being prejudice?
Are they trying to make other soldiers who arent gay feel more comfortable?
Or are they simply trying to protect gay soldiers from other people who do not "agree" with gay military?
Personaly i think it is alittle bit prejudice that you cant tell anyone you are gay. But i can see where they are coming from and why they passed that law. However i dont think that they should be kicked out of the military just because of there sexual preferences.
Why do you think they did it and do you agree with it? please post comments below.
don't ask don't tell
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/10/12/judge.dont.ask.order/index.html?hpt=T2
this come at wrong time. they are warring. now it will be tense. also, it has bad timing because congress talk about repealing it already. (don't ask don't tell)
Isles' Wisniewski suspended for two games.
New York Rangers defenseman James Wisniewski has been suspended for two games and will forfeit $79,268.30 in salary for directing an inappropriate gesture toward New York Rangers forward Sean Avery during Monday's game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The incident occurred during a stoppage of play in the first period.
Wisniewski, who was suspended for eight games for his hit on Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook on March 17, 2010, is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Accordingly, he forfeits his salary. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. He is eligible to return October 16 against Colorado.
I think that Wisniewski shouldn't be fined or suspended because Sean Avery is an agitator and lots of players in the NHL will probably do the same or something similar because of his reputation around the league.
Wisniewski, who was suspended for eight games for his hit on Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook on March 17, 2010, is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Accordingly, he forfeits his salary. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. He is eligible to return October 16 against Colorado.
I think that Wisniewski shouldn't be fined or suspended because Sean Avery is an agitator and lots of players in the NHL will probably do the same or something similar because of his reputation around the league.
Like Mother like Son.
A local woman named Carol Berner was found guilty in an impaired driving accident causing the death of a four-year-old girl. Now her son, Joshua Berner, was found guilty and charged with the second-degree murder of Benjamin Neil Warland. He stabbed and killed this man in Richmond on Febuary 1st 2009, now Joshua was finally charged. What an intense family...
Lil Wayne The Rapper Put In Solitary Confinement
http://www.rapbasement.com/lil-wayne/100510-lil-wayne-is-moved-to-solitary-confinement-at-rikers-island-with-a-month-before-his-release.html
My comments on this are that he was trying to pass his time with a mp3 player. He should not be put in solitary confinement since he did nothing wrong with the mp3 player. Lil wayne has commited his whole life to music and since he is a rapper he should be allowed to listen to music. I also think everyone else in jail shoud be allowed to listen to music as long as there using it for good reasons. Solitary Confinement is when you go in a room by yourself for 23 hours and get 2 hours for religous services and 1 hour for recreational time. If you think about it, Solitary Confinement is a bit to harsh for what he did.
My comments on this are that he was trying to pass his time with a mp3 player. He should not be put in solitary confinement since he did nothing wrong with the mp3 player. Lil wayne has commited his whole life to music and since he is a rapper he should be allowed to listen to music. I also think everyone else in jail shoud be allowed to listen to music as long as there using it for good reasons. Solitary Confinement is when you go in a room by yourself for 23 hours and get 2 hours for religous services and 1 hour for recreational time. If you think about it, Solitary Confinement is a bit to harsh for what he did.
HANDLES ON TURTLES???
Charges may be laid after discovering that people in vancouver started drilling holes in turtles and tortoises. They drilled holes in them so that they can attach handles on them so that itll be easier to carry them. for more info click this link http://www.news1130.com/news/local/article/114624--charges-may-be-laid-after-turtle-and-tortoise-modified
Hungarian sludge firm CEO faces no charges. http://http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101013/ap_on_re_eu/eu_hungary_sludge_flood
I personally think the CEO should be fired and sentanced to 20 years in jail. =]
22 Chilean Miners Reach Surface
After being trapped since August 5th and spending a total of 69 days underground, the first Chilean miner was freed at 12:11am today. Florencio Avalos was the first out, followed by a yelling and cheering Mario Sepulveda, who could be heard even before he reached the surface. He even handed out souvenir rocks from the mine. Every 40 to 60 minutes, another man was pulled up in the 13 foot capsule. Nobody has ever survived this long trapped underground, and for the first 17 days, they didn't even know if they were alive. All 33 are expected to be out by tonight.
ShWeeb
in japans in the late 90's Geoffrey Barnett found it hard to get around on his bike. The traffic is incredible and the pollution is high.
He was a English teacher in japan and most of his students talk bout the traffic.
Although its pedal power it is easy to use for any age and fitness. In 2007 it was indtroduced and was tested as a race track.
To learn more go to http://shweeb.com
Current Events
Good afternoon, as many of the class are away at Safeteen and we never seem to have enough time to talk about current events. So... you are to find an interesting current event and post about it on the blog. You are then to comment on each others posts. Have fun
Monday, October 4, 2010
Political Cartoon
The figure in the cartoon are two polar bears and Stephen Harper. The carton shows the polar bears talking about how Stephen Harper just stand's on a platform but does nothing to help global warming, and the affect that it has on polar bears, which are becoming extinct. THe cartoon takes place somewhere in the north, on icebergs. Some comparisons being made is the importance of Stephen Harper and the importance of Polar Bears. THe cartoonist was satirizing at how even though the prime minister has power and is on a platform, he has made little or no effort to help. The overall message of this cartoon is to let people be aware about how the government should do something about the climate change and it's affect on northern animals. I think the cartoon is effective, because its done in a very creative way.
Arizona Law
The figures in the cartoon are the police and a person. The police is arresting the guy because of his skin colour. The setting is in the Grand Canyon. The police are being racist, arresting people because of their skin colour or race.Recently this year, Arizona created a new Immigration Law. The law made it so that it's a lot easier for the police to stop anyone who might seem like they're illegal immigrants. If they can't provide the proper documentation, they can be arrested for it. Majorly, this law was created for hispanics.
oprah for obama & the 2nd Obama At White house Also karzai and the afghani elections
This is an image of Karzai for those who don't know the president of Afghanistan, and these are cartoons of him and how he is a fraud during the presdential elections and he was plagerizing and also he made other people vote for him and he wanted to do all this because he doesn't want a smart and brave person to be a president and bring peace to Afghanistan therefore he wins the election in afghanistan every time by giving people big dreams and accomplishment that he says he wil do but this is only to win the elections and to be rich and live happy.
This is a cartoon image of obama and oprah and oprah is showing a sign that says "oprah for obama". This looks like the setting is a presdential election place, and this symbolizes how oprah has influential power over the nation and is saying "oprah for obama" which is like "if you like oprah vote for obama"....
This is an image of obama near the white house and it is obama saying that "this sign should be taken of ". I think this cartoon is making fun of President obama. This is because obama is an Africian Americian and he is called "black" he is near a "white house " which is a sign of raceism and it is showing that the creator of this cartoon must not like obama and thats why he made a cartoon that is making fun of Obama and showing raceism.
Political Cartoon Analysis
3. He is diving into a pool of sharks.
4. The setting is placed at a carnival of some sort.
6. The pool with the sharks is labeled "Health Care", probably meaning it's a dangerous move for Obama. There is also a banner that says "The Amazing Obama", so the author most likely supports Obama.
7. There are 2 parties in the background. 1 group are awed and happy, and the other group is skeptical and unhappy.
8. How Obama wanted to improve America's health care system.
9. Obama is trying to improve health care, but political parties have different opinions.
10. Yes, it is because it illustrates America's health care problems, how Obama is trying to deal with it, how others are responding, and pokes fun at it at the same time.
3. The illustration shows an innocent looking Palin, and then a vicious dog.
5. 2008
6. The dog is wearing a collar that says "hockey mom", which Palin once was before becoming a politician.
7. The author compares Palin's innocent demeanor with a vicious dog, implying that Palin is wearing a facade.
8. How Palin pretends to be an "innocent, sweet, smalltown mayor".
Polar Bears May be Extinct
The figure in this cartoon is a polar bear. The polar bear knows that global warming is affecting his habitat, as global warming is reducing all the ice in the arctic and other cold regions. The polar bear is sitting on a lawn chair with a drink and he is relaxing. He is saying “I figure if we are experiencing ‘global warming’, I might as well make the most of it!” The setting of this cartoon is in some sort of arctic or extremely cold region where polar bears exist. The main symbol in this cartoon is a polar bear relaxing because he knows he will become extinct soon. The overall message in this is that we need to stop global warming in order to keep the polar bears safe from extinction. This is very effective because it is funny and very true.
Dummies
The Figure Is the great OBAMA !!!!! XDThe figure is getting advice from his team.
They are in a staff meeting .
This takes place in a office.
This shows that the economic team are a bunch of dumb people.
There are two polar bears drowning in the water because the ice in the north is starting to melt significantly. The bear said “shut up and swim” because if they stay and don’t find ice to live and hunt on they will soon drown and die. The cartoonist is saying that if we don’t start helping the environment soon we won’t have one at all. The cartoon is effective because it tells us that polar bears are dying because they have no home left.
Political cartoon on the oil spill
Theres no title.The figure is a BP who is incharge of the oil spill.The figure is saying that they have contained the oil spill. The setting is at a news station. At the News casters words. The oil spill on the right side is a symbol in this picture. the symbol means that they have moved the oil spill into a bad spot and that they are saying that they have taken care of the oil spill. There are no comparisons being made. The cartoonist is Satirizing the BP. The overall message of the cartoon is that they aren't doing anything about the oil spill. This cartoon is effective because it's talking abouut what is happening in reality and that it's a serious matter.
Political Cartoon
The figure in the cartoon is Barack Obama. He is saying that the sign has to go. The setting is front of the White House. This takes place when Obama first became president. The comparison being made is that Obama is black and he is living in the White House. This is what the cartoonist is making fun at. I think the cartoon is effective because it is funny and really obvious
Global Warming
The title is above. Al gore is the figure in this cartoon, and he's talking about reducing energy usage and global warming. He just got off a private jet and is headed towards a limo. The cartoonist is satirizing the fact that many people who talk about reducing global warming actually hurt the planet more than they help it. The message is that Al Gore as being hypocritical when he went to talk about global warming and got there on a private jet. It quickly and effectively shows the message.
The title of this cartoon is Suicide Bomb (duh), and it depicts an Iraqi suicide bomber and Stephen Harper. The Iraqui man is at a bombing site, and Harper is in front of parilament, or so I assume... I don't really find a time in the cartoon. The comparison is that to destroy and cause havoc in Iraq, they have suicide bombers. Here in Canada, we have Stephen Harper to destroy everything and keep us on our toes. I guess thats what the cartoonist is satarizing, Prime Minister Harper's inability to keep things running smoothly. The cartoon got the message across, by pretty much stating that Harper is single handedly, sans bomb, blowing up our dear country. The end.
the title of this cartoon is 
virus attacks iran the people in the figure are terrarist
virus attacks iran the people in the figure are terrarist the figure in this pic would be monopoly the figure is showing that the economy for the houses is poor for this country. the setting of this pic would be your life on the game of monopoly and all the buildings are being foreclosed . the comparison of this is the game monopoly to life .the cartoonist is poking fun of the economy.the cartoon is effective because every one has seen monopoly and it is showing the ruff time for buildings in the economy
This cartoon is showing an Iraq guy's style of suicide bombing, and "a canadian" style. It is saying that canadians are not making smart choices an being "dumb" when voting for Steven Harper. The person who made this cartoon obviously did not like Steven Harper and is trying to get people not to vote for him. I think this cartoon could and could not be effective. I think that i could be effective because people could take this opion and not vote for him. But then they could also find this just a funny little joke and not really listen and that could be how it is not effective.
U.S. Global Warming Strategy
So this cartoon depicts what the U.S. Governemnt thinks of changes that could easily be made to help counteract global warming! Also shows that the government just likes to dismiss its existance! And shows that if its going to make them lose money they wont do it! Reduce reuse recycle!
Filthy Canadian $
This cartoon shows Canadians 'looting' the United States during the recession while our dollar was higer than theirs. They show all the stereotypical american symbols, and the stereotypical canadian symbols to emphasize and exaggerate the point. Another point is the man in the corner and the title which imply that they should worry more about their Canadians taking advantage of their low economy than the illegal Mexican immigrants. The cartoon shows Americans as innocent citizens being taken advantage of by ruthless Canadians, with 'filthy canadian $' to spend cheap on american goods. the artist is either a Canadian oking fun of how ridiculous the Americans are being about this by emphasis, or an American who exaggerates the issue to point it out and mock us canadians.
(gotta love the angry hockey player in the background as well =D )
Canadian Politics
This comic is presenting the issue of immigration in Canada, and the illustrator is trying to say that we are too leniant on letting people into our country. It shows a sleeping immigration office gaurd, who is unaware of a line of people walking past. The artist is satirizing the Canadian government, and the low level of difficulty to move to Canada from another country. The environment is exagerated, but it gets across the overall point that almost anyone who shows up gets let in.
War VS. Job
picture
This picture has no title. but it doesnt exactly need one because the views are pretty clear.There are two people in the picture. A guy who is in the army, and a guy who just got his diploma. There isnt really a setting. The army guy is saying that its easier to go fight in a war then to get a job. Its ironic how its easier to go off and kill yourself then it is to actually go out and try to survive in daily society.The message is that we need to stop fcusing on war, make peace, and try to make our own economy better. If it had a little more detail i think it would be much more affective.
This picture has no title. but it doesnt exactly need one because the views are pretty clear.There are two people in the picture. A guy who is in the army, and a guy who just got his diploma. There isnt really a setting. The army guy is saying that its easier to go fight in a war then to get a job. Its ironic how its easier to go off and kill yourself then it is to actually go out and try to survive in daily society.The message is that we need to stop fcusing on war, make peace, and try to make our own economy better. If it had a little more detail i think it would be much more affective.
political cartoooon
this cartoon shows the relationship between canadians and americans. the canadians are saying that what the americans are giving them "looks safe enough". it makes fun of canadians, implying that we have too much trust for americans. the message is that the americans can be tricky and we shouldnt have so much trust in them. its effective because it uses mistakes from the past to show mistakes being made now.
Political Cartoon
Th Figure is the narrator. The Figure is pointing out Obama. They are in a kitchen. Their comparing the intelligence's of kids and adults. The message is that kids are being taught, and parents are just as dum. This Cartoon can be effective if people under stand the message.
Political Cartoons.
Today we discussed political cartoons. Now you are to go on-line and find some political cartoons of your own. You are to then post a picture of the cartoon and share your analysis of the cartoons in a post(s). You are then encouraged to look at each others posts and comment on if you agree with the analysis or not, if you find the cartoon interesting, etc.
Have fun!
Have fun!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
The pine needle outbreak currently going on in the Rocky Mountains is more than ten times larger than any other outbreak before. There was one million acres of dead trees in 2006 with over 500,000 acres added every year. Climate change (global warming) has largely contributed to the size and severity of the outbreak. It may also affect the ability to remove greenhouse gases by trees. This creates a snowball effect, creating better conditions for more pine beetles. BC and Alberta trees are ill-equipped to deal with pine beetles because they are not used to them. Because of this, they are being hit very hard by the outbreak.
More trees are dying than being renewed. This is because some of the trees only release their seeds when they hit a certain temperature. Since pine beetles don’t heat the trees up, the trees keep dying but don’t get renewed. Also, fires cannot be used to contain the outbreak since the trees are close to towns and cities.
One possible solution people have looked at is using very harsh chemicals.
Disease Transfer in Salmon Farming
Intensive farming, breaks natural laws of density, distribution bio-diversity and survival of the fittest. Disease is nature's relentless response to over-crowding and so the farmers have to resort to drugs. Small bays which might support a few hundred salmon in intermittent bursts throughout the year, are now filled with up to 1,000,000 - 2,000,000 stationary salmon. This is the best thing to happen to fish pathogens on this coast since the glaciers receded. In such close proximity, the feces of the crowded fish pass over each other's gills. Because the fish are confined and unable to migrate, pathogens accumulate into a rich broth. Antibiotics can keep most farm salmon alive long enough to reach market size, but leave the fish contagious, shedding pathogens into marine currents.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Sites of Fish Farming
Under the CRIS (Coastal Resource Interest Study), the provincial ministries of Environment and Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, toured the archipelago in 1988. Public meetings were held for fishermen, tourism operators and other local interest groups to mark where they would NOT like to see fish farms. Raincoast was asked what were essential to humpback whales, orca and other species of whales and dolphins. In 1989, the province produced a map dividing the archipelago waters into green (go for fish farming), yellow (go with caution) and red (where no applications for finfish farming would be accepted). These red zones highlighted where wild salmon schooled, prawns were most abundant, where whales summered and rock cod lived. However, within a year there were more salmon farms in red zones than in any other colour. In a breach of public trust, fishermen's hard-won knowledge had been used by the salmon farmers to find the places their fish would survive the best.
When queried, the government gave three different answers as to why this had happened. First they said all interest groups had been contacted and differences settled sufficiently to allow the farms into the red zones. But none, including Raincoast, had been contacted. Next they said the red zones had been painted with such a "broad brush" that the little farms could be squeezed in without causing impact. But the farms were so large they covered entire red zones such as Sargeuant's Pass and spilled out into the surrounding waters. Finally the Province admitted wherever fish farm applications pre-dated the red zones, they had been permitted. As a result, tax-dollars were wasted on meaningless "consultation" with local communities, and the archipelago harmed by the study because the richest waters had been highlighted in red for exploitation. During this process a memorandum of understanding passed down from Ottawa prohibited leases for residents to live on the coast in their floating houses.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Regions of Western Canada
Today's assignment is as follows.
First, start by defining the following terms
Ecosystem, Biomes, Flora, Fauna, deciduous, coniferous, interdependant, and treeline.
Next, in your own words, describe each of the Regions of Western Canada as laid out on pages 108-111. You can do this in any format you choose but you must include pictures of both the flora and the fauna that represents each region.
The following link may help you as well but some of the regions are joined together.
Canadianregions
When you finish, please print your work or e-mail it to me.
Thank you
First, start by defining the following terms
Ecosystem, Biomes, Flora, Fauna, deciduous, coniferous, interdependant, and treeline.
Next, in your own words, describe each of the Regions of Western Canada as laid out on pages 108-111. You can do this in any format you choose but you must include pictures of both the flora and the fauna that represents each region.
The following link may help you as well but some of the regions are joined together.
Canadianregions
When you finish, please print your work or e-mail it to me.
Thank you
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
The Great Auk (Penguins)
Auk Great (The extinct bird)
The great auk was destroyed by early explorers for food, by fishermen for bait and by hunters for feathers. The Great Auk or Garefowl was also known as a Penguin. The Great Auk inhabited the coasts and islands of the North Atlantic from Virginia and Ireland to Greenland and Iceland almost to the Arctic Circle. The flightless bird was easily captured. They and their eggs fed many sailors. Shorebirds that breed in a limited number of colonies at only certain locations are highly susceptible to concentrated stresses and the Great Auk was extinct by mid Nineteenth to twentieth Century. This is because all the great Auk birds were killed, hunted or bait so now this is to be an extinct bird
The great auk was destroyed by early explorers for food, by fishermen for bait and by hunters for feathers. The Great Auk or Garefowl was also known as a Penguin. The Great Auk inhabited the coasts and islands of the North Atlantic from Virginia and Ireland to Greenland and Iceland almost to the Arctic Circle. The flightless bird was easily captured. They and their eggs fed many sailors. Shorebirds that breed in a limited number of colonies at only certain locations are highly susceptible to concentrated stresses and the Great Auk was extinct by mid Nineteenth to twentieth Century. This is because all the great Auk birds were killed, hunted or bait so now this is to be an extinct bird
The Spirit Of The Kermode Bear
The Kermode bear is only found living on the coast of British columbia and in a few central northern islands. This bear has also been spotted all around british columbia in malls, and on the busy streets of Vancouver in a diffrent form then you'd normally see it in the woods. The Kermode bear has been put into a statue form ever since it was given the title of being British Columbias offical animal. It is estimated that there are fewer then 100 Kermode bears still living in British Bolumbia. The kermode bear was named by first nations people who considered the animal a spirit pertector. The spirit bear lives off of berries, inscects and salmon. The spirit bears natural haibitat has been ruined by our human environment interactions. Most of there orginal habitat has been logged, and then roads have been built over it giving hunters accessibility to these endangered animals. The main point being Kermode bears and sevral other thousands of animals worldwide are heading towards extinction and someone should be tkaing action before its to late.
BC Forest Industry
Canada, known for our many natural resources, has up to 10% of the world’s forest coverage. Due to this, we became the second largest producer of lumber in the world, accounting for 16% of worldwide production.
In recent years, the lumber industry has faced trade and economic challenges. The Canada-United States Softwood Lumber Agreement, between 2002 and 2006, caused a rise in energy and raw material prices, a decline in lumber prices, and a higher exchange rate for the Canadian dollar.
The lumber industry plays a key role in Canada’s economy and export market, resulting for more than 4% of total Canadian merchandise exports. It sustains more than 54 000 direct jobs across Canada, and an additional 90 600 jobs in other related industries.
In conclusion, without the forest industry, BC would be a much different place. The economy would be substantially affected, and there would be far less jobs.
Canadian lynx
In Canada, the lynx can be legally trapped in all provinces, with the exception of Nova Scotia. There the lynx have been forced onto one remaining stronghold on Cape Breton Island, and the population is protected. They are not found on Prince Edward Island. The remaining provinces monitor the lynx population through fur trade trapping figures, and quotas vary yearly, depending on the snowshoe hare cycle. In the future, trapping methods may change as a result of pressure from the European Union for countries to ban the use of the leghold trap, and adopt internationally accepted humane trapping standards.
The future of the Canada lynx looks more promising than for many other felids. There is, however, still cause for concern, as harvests of lynx during the cyclic low periods have progressively fallen since the mid-1970's, and hare numbers have similarly been lower as well.
The future of the Canada lynx looks more promising than for many other felids. There is, however, still cause for concern, as harvests of lynx during the cyclic low periods have progressively fallen since the mid-1970's, and hare numbers have similarly been lower as well.
Oil Sands in Alberta
Oil sands are natural "treasures" which have water, clay, other minerals, and bitumen which is heavy and extremely viscous oil that can't be used in oil refineries until properly treated. This seems like a good thing for the economy because it makes Canada lots of money, but it requires a lot of water. Did you know 2 to 4.5 barrels of water is required to produce one barrel of oil, even though most of the water is recycled the oil sands use more water than Calgary every year. Most of the water is taken Athabasca River and even though the amount of water being used has been reclining there won’t be enough water to keep the river flowing and continue on future oil sand projects. The oil sands also contribute loads of green house gases to the climate. Alberta in general contributes one third of Canada’s green house gases mostly from oil sands. Alberta is trying to decrease its total emissions of green house gases, but isn’t exceeding.
Do you think that Alberta does to decrease the oil sands?
Do you think that Alberta does to decrease the oil sands?
Wildfires in B.C
Wildfires can be a good thing… and a bad thing. In Canada, two-thirds of all forest fires are caused by people, while lightning causes the remaining third. Most forest fires are stopped before they reach maximum potential. However when they do they can exceed 100, 000 h of area. In a typical year there are over 9,000 forest fires. However this year that number has increased to 3064. That is a lot of fire. But in a way we should be thankful for the NATURAL occurrence of forest fires (such as ones caused by lightning) because they do well for us too. They get rid of the dead wood in the forests, and they also help keep the spread of the pine beetle at bay.
Whaling
Whaling in the northwest atlantic has sadly depleted the number of Humpback Whales down to 3000-4000 whales although that is still very many it is a sad number compared to what they used to be. Born around the Carribean these animals are killed on the way to the Northwest Atlantic region around Novia Scotia.
The Vancouver Island marmot
The Vancouver Island Marmot is an endangered animal. Information gathered for the marmot says that the survival rates of amarmot have decreased and the frequency of high mortality episodes have increased. Wolves, Cougars, and Golden Eagles prey upon marmots and are responsible for significant losses at some of the colonies. The most important effest of forestry was to concentrate the population but instead it increased the risk of mortality from predation and jeopradizing the metapopulation model the vancouver island marmots have relied upon for a milennia.When clearcut logging reached higher elevations surrounding marmot colonies. The marmots learned to adapt to there new habitat. Cut forests at higher elevations resembled natural habitat for the marmot. However, this short-term gain was followed quickly by a dramatic decline in th
ere population. Clearcut colonies had eventually re-grown by trees and other vegetation which gave the predators cover. What you can do to save the marmots is to join the save a marmot club. That way you help protect the endangered Vancouver Island Marmot every day of the year.
ere population. Clearcut colonies had eventually re-grown by trees and other vegetation which gave the predators cover. What you can do to save the marmots is to join the save a marmot club. That way you help protect the endangered Vancouver Island Marmot every day of the year.Peary Caribou
The peary caribou are an endangered species in the northern part of canada. They are in the deer famiy. The peary Caribou is a large caribou, they have both large feet and a large head. Both male and females have antlers.
The peary caribou have been endangered since 1979. These lovely creatures are endangered because of the short suply of food in the winter months, and the inuit hunt them. Although they are endangered, the caribou and their land are not protected by the law, therefore making them volnerable for extinction.
The peary caribou like to live on ground with shallow snow or ice. In the summer they go places with lots of plants. In the winter they eat twigs because everything else is frozen. They are being starved.
Because these animals are unprotected and becoming extinct, we must save them now!
The peary caribou have been endangered since 1979. These lovely creatures are endangered because of the short suply of food in the winter months, and the inuit hunt them. Although they are endangered, the caribou and their land are not protected by the law, therefore making them volnerable for extinction.
The peary caribou like to live on ground with shallow snow or ice. In the summer they go places with lots of plants. In the winter they eat twigs because everything else is frozen. They are being starved.
Because these animals are unprotected and becoming extinct, we must save them now!
The Sea Otters and shellfish!
Sea Otters have been native to the northen coasts of Canada and Alaska. In British Columbia they are found on the outer coasts.
The fur trade that took place shows that approxiametely 1 million Sea Otters were killed in the begginning of the 18'th century on our coast. Eighty nine Sea otters were relocated to the west coast of BC, from alaska during the years 1969 to 1972. They devoloped a healthy population above 3000 by 2004.
Today, the sea otter's prey is very popular among humans. This includes clams, crabs, and abalone. The Sea otter's are sometimes blamed for the lack in shellfish. This was probably caused by overfishing by humans, and disease pollution. This is one of the many interactions between humans and sea otters.
DAMN YOU GLOBAL WARMING!!!!!!
Polar bears are the s#$t but changes caused by global warming are threatining the survival of this dope species! Global warming is melting the ice caps taking away the ice flows the bears need to hunt prey! When the anual sea ice melts the polar bears are forced ashore to spend their summers fasting. If the ice caps continue to melt faster and form later polars will become to thin to even reproduce. If this happens they will become extinct by the end of this century! Do your part reduce reuse and recycle!
Forest Fires
Forest Fires
Generally, the forest fire season in Canada runs from April through to October. The most fires and the largest areas burned happen in June, July, and August. During a typical fire season there are over 9,000 forest fires in Canada, burning an average of 2.5 million hectares, (25,000 square kilometres).
In Canada, two-thirds of all forest fires are caused by people, while lightning causes the remaining third. This varies across the country: lightning causes over 50% of fires in western Canada and the Northwest Territories. Despite this, lightning fires account for over 85% of the area burned in Canada, largely because many of the lightning-caused fires occur in the West and North, where there are more remote areas that are difficult to reach with fire suppression equipment. Human-caused fires usually start close to communities, where they are reported quickly and dealt with by local fire crews.
Most forest fires are caught in the early stages before they have chance to grow. Under extreme conditions fires can grow rapidly, sometimes exceeding 100,000 ha. In Canada, approximately 2% of forest fires account for 98% of the total area burned.
Pine Beetle
The mountain pine beetle is a species of bark beetle native to the forests of western North America from Mexico to central British Columbia. It has a hard black exoskeleton and measures about 5 millimeters, about the size of a grain of rice.
Mountain pine beetles inhabit spruce. During early stages of an outbreak, attacks are limited largely to trees under stress from injury, poor site conditions, fire damage, overcrowding, root disease, or old age. As beetle populations increase, the beetles attack the largest trees in the outbreak area.
Pine beetles kill trees by boring through the bark into the phloem layer on which they feed and in which eggs are laid. Pioneer female beetles initiate attacks, producing pheromones that attract more beetles. The trees respond to attack by increasing their resin output to discourage or kill the beetles. Pine beetles carry blue stain fungi which, if established, will block the tree resin response. Within about two weeks of a beetle attack, the trees starve to death as the phloem layer is damaged enough to cut off the flow of water and nutrients. Older trees usually succumb first. After particularly hot summers, the mountain pine beetle population can increase dramatically, deforesting large areas. After an outbreak, entire groves of trees will appear red when viewed from above. Rocky Mountain National Park has suffered recent pine beetle outbreaks.
Because of forest fires, pine beetles are drawn to the damaged trees and therefore a large number of spruces have died in western Canada.
Generally, the forest fire season in Canada runs from April through to October. The most fires and the largest areas burned happen in June, July, and August. During a typical fire season there are over 9,000 forest fires in Canada, burning an average of 2.5 million hectares, (25,000 square kilometres).
In Canada, two-thirds of all forest fires are caused by people, while lightning causes the remaining third. This varies across the country: lightning causes over 50% of fires in western Canada and the Northwest Territories. Despite this, lightning fires account for over 85% of the area burned in Canada, largely because many of the lightning-caused fires occur in the West and North, where there are more remote areas that are difficult to reach with fire suppression equipment. Human-caused fires usually start close to communities, where they are reported quickly and dealt with by local fire crews.
Most forest fires are caught in the early stages before they have chance to grow. Under extreme conditions fires can grow rapidly, sometimes exceeding 100,000 ha. In Canada, approximately 2% of forest fires account for 98% of the total area burned.
Pine Beetle
The mountain pine beetle is a species of bark beetle native to the forests of western North America from Mexico to central British Columbia. It has a hard black exoskeleton and measures about 5 millimeters, about the size of a grain of rice.
Mountain pine beetles inhabit spruce. During early stages of an outbreak, attacks are limited largely to trees under stress from injury, poor site conditions, fire damage, overcrowding, root disease, or old age. As beetle populations increase, the beetles attack the largest trees in the outbreak area.
Pine beetles kill trees by boring through the bark into the phloem layer on which they feed and in which eggs are laid. Pioneer female beetles initiate attacks, producing pheromones that attract more beetles. The trees respond to attack by increasing their resin output to discourage or kill the beetles. Pine beetles carry blue stain fungi which, if established, will block the tree resin response. Within about two weeks of a beetle attack, the trees starve to death as the phloem layer is damaged enough to cut off the flow of water and nutrients. Older trees usually succumb first. After particularly hot summers, the mountain pine beetle population can increase dramatically, deforesting large areas. After an outbreak, entire groves of trees will appear red when viewed from above. Rocky Mountain National Park has suffered recent pine beetle outbreaks.
Because of forest fires, pine beetles are drawn to the damaged trees and therefore a large number of spruces have died in western Canada.
Save the Wolves!
OMG! The Grey Wolves that reside in the Rockies (and eat marmots (haha Derek)) have had their status of being protected creatures removed! Woah! This means that they will be very vulnerable to over hunting. Seriously. Not cool.
The Grey wolf lives in packs, hunting for animals varying in size. They can take down animals 10-15 times thier size, but they aren't fussy eaters. They feed on water fowl, hares, badgers, deer, and other rodents. They also feed on marmots (shown left) and foxes (shown right).
Today,wolves are protected in some areas, hunted freely in others, and obliterated elsewhere because they are seen as a threat to livestock and pets. So there it is. SAVE THE WOLVES!
The Grey wolf lives in packs, hunting for animals varying in size. They can take down animals 10-15 times thier size, but they aren't fussy eaters. They feed on water fowl, hares, badgers, deer, and other rodents. They also feed on marmots (shown left) and foxes (shown right).
Today,wolves are protected in some areas, hunted freely in others, and obliterated elsewhere because they are seen as a threat to livestock and pets. So there it is. SAVE THE WOLVES!
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