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Post by BugHunter on Oct 13, 2003 13:03:14 GMT -5
Mrs. Reider is a new teacher, thats why you've never heard about her. Hey, do the rest of you guys remember that story about the kid who made the mistake of calling her "Mrs. Ride Her"? hehehehe ;D
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Post by palla on Oct 17, 2003 18:18:54 GMT -5
No, what happened?  Who was it, anyway? |
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Post by Deimos on Oct 18, 2003 9:34:03 GMT -5
...not to cut conversation...but who has begun their epic projects?
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Post by BugHunter on Oct 19, 2003 1:30:47 GMT -5
shoot... I gotta get working on that... but wait, doesn't discussing about our ideas during study hall kinda count as working on it? ...guess not... dang... So anyway, the "Ride Her" story --- you never heard about it? well anyway, some stupid kid from that infamous Block G class made the mistake of calling Mrs. Reider "Mrs. Ride Her" and boy did she not like it hehehehe ;D ;D ;D. I heard the kid got really in trouble, hehehe  . And Heather, post up that essay would ya |
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Post by palla on Oct 19, 2003 19:07:49 GMT -5
I'll just bring it tomorrow morning, so you can see all the little comment stuff.
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Post by BugHunter on Oct 20, 2003 22:08:51 GMT -5
blah blah...  oh and I think I heard the kid who's pissing Mrs. Reider off is Chaise Darwin. That kid is such an a-hole. I should know, he was on the tennis team last year |
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Post by palla on Oct 21, 2003 11:00:29 GMT -5
Is his brother Andrew? Anywho, you read the essay. Any rant-worthy comments to throw out there? |
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Post by copyKatt on Oct 21, 2003 14:03:42 GMT -5
i know chase, hes in my homeroom. he played on the girls feildhockey team for a while one year becuase we didnt have a guys team and supposidly he was making a "stand". if he was able to do that, why cant girls join the football team?
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Post by hyper4pyropixie on Oct 21, 2003 19:36:14 GMT -5
I don't know, pobably not because they are girls, but because the guys in the football team train all year. So no one who does not trian all year has no chance.
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Post by copyKatt on Oct 21, 2003 20:00:21 GMT -5
feild hockey busts their butts too! but you might have a point.
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Post by Cobra5 on Oct 22, 2003 13:01:38 GMT -5
No, the reason why is because Girls need special pads to play football.
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Post by BugHunter on Oct 23, 2003 8:09:01 GMT -5
Is his brother Andrew? Anywho, you read the essay. Any rant-worthy comments to throw out there? yea, he's his brother. I was really surprised when i found out. eh...I already gave you my comments. It was good. You seem to write better on essays than on stories...or rpgs... |
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Post by palla on Oct 24, 2003 21:39:34 GMT -5
Yeah, I remember. |
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Post by BugHunter on Nov 15, 2003 20:06:21 GMT -5
Hey guys, check this out, my bro did a speech in his class on how video games are beneficial. Check it out, here it is in essay form:
Speech #1 Jon-Raoul Acupan
Video games…video games are computerized games in which a player or players
control images on a display screen. Ever since the first massively successful
video game in 1972 titled “PONG,” in which a digital block was passed back and
forth between two pedals, the video game industry has become very successful.
In addition video games have advanced and even to this very day, video games are
a source of entertainment for all types of people and different age groups.
Generally video games can be played on consoles such as Play-station, n64,
game-cube, played in arcades, computers, or in simulations. Video games are
also labeled under different types such as action/adventure, sports,
racing/driving, fighting, puzzle/strategy, role-playing, shooter, rhythm/dance
and educational. The argument that I propose is that video games are beneficial
in a diversity of ways and that they are more than just games and forms of
entertainment.
First of all, video games are a great way of keeping people occupied if you
have nothing else to do or if you’re in a boring situation. Say for example,
you are waiting for some one to pick you up or maybe you’re waiting for the
laundry to dry. You can pull out a portable handheld game such as “game boy”
and keep your interest while waiting.
Video games build hand eye coordination and spatial skills. A person must be
able to control the movement of an object in the game while also pressing the
right buttons or executing the right set of movements and motions, whether it is
your hands or feet. It may also involve accuracy and timing. For example, DDR
or Dance Dance Revolution, a rhythm/dance game, requires that you have great
hand-eye coordination. You need to follow the rhythm of music and watch for
certain dance moves or a set of moves while also pressing or stepping on the
right buttons at the right time. This may be difficult for some people at first
but the more a person plays or practices, the greater the chance of doing
better…not to mention you get some exercise from it too.
A variety of video games can promote logical thinking and problem solving. For
example, some video games require a person to read in order to gather clues and
facts to determine what to do, in order to advance in the game. Other games may
require the person’s ability to memorize, organize, or be able to determine the
difference between shapes and colors. TETRIS is one example where a player
needs to position blocks in a certain arrangement so that other blocks may
disappear to make room for more blocks.
Video games also promote the use of strategy. Strategy games use logical
thinking in order to overcome opponents. Important steps need to be thought
through before actually decisions are made. An example where you would have
this would be chess, sports, or army oriented video games. You need strategy,
the right set of moves, the right set of players or units, and the right
movements at the right time.
Video games can train people through simulations. These simulations can be
used by institutions, such as those used to train astronauts, tank drivers,
airline pilots, and in driving schools. In the military, video and computer
simulations are common. They help officers learn military strategy. In flight
training, pilots who are enrolled in airlines and military do some training on
computer flight simulators. Astronauts train on simulators before actual
missions.
Video games can be educational for children. These types of games are designed
to teach, and the main objective involves the learning of a lesson, in a game
like format. It helps children to follow directions and also introduces
computer technology to them. It also gets the children involved since its fun
and educational at the same time. For example, the video game “Mario teaches
typing” allows children to type and the video game title “Math Blasters” teaches
kids numbers and the basics of math.
Some games are used in therapeutic and medical applications and can actually
improve health. For a while doctors have used biofeedback, or a technique in
which a conscience attempt is made to control bodily functions that are
considered involuntary, as heart or blood pressure, as a way to help control
stress and tension. Now, NASA technology combines this technique of biofeedback
with the hand-eye coordination of video games. Researchers at NASA’s Langley
Research Center in Hampton, Va., have experimented and the results may actually
improve and protect a player’s mental and physical health. They also found that
video games have the potential to help both children and adults with a variety
of health problems from concentration difficulties to physical stress. Early
video game biofeedback studies and results suggested that the technology is
effective. The combination of playing video games or receiving brainwave
biofeedback is being applied as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder within children between the ages of 9 and 14. Both forms of treatment
help the children’s symptoms, but the video game treatment seems to have
distinct advantages since it gives the child motivation and enjoyment.
Video games promote social activity among friends, family, and other people.
Some video game consoles and computer games provide multiplayer capabilities in
which more than one person can play at the same time. Friends and other people
can be socially active and enjoy each others company. New friendships can be
made through this as well, since there is a connection or similar interest
between two or more people. In addition, video games can provide occasions for
adults and children to play together and actually promote family bonding.
Overall, Video games are positive, beneficial in many aspects and in many ways.
Video games can be diverse in that any person of any age group can use it.
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Post by hyper4pyropixie on Nov 17, 2003 15:34:31 GMT -5
Very interesting.
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Who was it, anyway?
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