"In 2007, mathematics and science assessments and associated questionnaires were administered in 36 countries at the fourth-grade level and 48 countries at the eighth-grade level." This test is held every four years,and the next is in 2011.
http://nces.ed.gov/whatsnew/commissioner/remarks2008/12_9_2008.asp
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Listen and Summary 9/13
Josh Mannion
September 13, 2010
Human Geography
Listen and Summary
First in the beginning, the guy doing the podcast introduces himself, Patrick Cox, and summarizes the headlines he is going to talk about. First he talks about Iran’s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who in a speech was supposed to welcome some Iranian expats. He then curses to the United States saying that we’re standing up for ourselves so deal with it. An Iranian journalist living in Germany states that “this language was undiplomatic especially coming from the president of the country and a politic man. In this speech he was trying to show he was the man of the people. Basically he said something he shouldn’t have said especially as an Iranian political leader.
Secondly he talks about the dialect or language in a civilization in Northwest Greenland really close to Antarctica, and how this civilization is being destroyed due to global warning. When the civilization is destroyed, the dialect of Standard West Greenlandic is going to be loss. “Stephen Leonard who’s spending a year in Northwest Greenland, researching the Standard West Greenlandic dialect is learning their culture at Cambridge University." In that civilization there are not that many people and not much warmth. Also they have to hunt for all of their food like seals and small whales. Basically they are trying to say that the dialect of Standard West Greenlandic is going to be loss due to global warning destroying their civilization so, they are sending someone there to document their dialect.
Lastly, they were basically saying that the amount of foreign language movies in the U.S has decreased numerously. Also if they want a foreign language production in the U.S to succeed; it needs to be good and find new ways to entertain the audience.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
How did 9/11 Effect Air Travel Internationally
Chris,Josh, Ryan
September 3, 2010
Human Geo
The attack on the world trade center buildings on September 11, 2001 had a direct effect on international travel worldwide. The United States had a great drop of international visitors. This event caused a worldwide concern of the safety on all international airlines. The world economy was put into a recession due to a minimum demand for international travel. Also the U.S visa policy was stricken due to 9/11. Now all the security was set to a standard and intensified.
The airline industry continues to struggle to get back up to its normal status after the event of 9/11. Although passengers are starting to fly internationally more often now, the industry is still below its regular amount of passengers. Congress and the Bush Administration worked quickly to give financial support to the airline industry. The Air Transportation Safety and Stabilization Act was signed on September 22, 2001, it gave the airlines $15 billion to help with the security issues. Numerous amounts of employees involved in the airline industry during 9/11 remain unemployed and yet some are still getting laid off.
During the four days of the international aviation system shutdown due to the aftermath of 9/11, the airlines lost about $1 billion. Ever since the airline industry resumed flight operations, they have been losing money due people avoiding air travel because of fear of repeat attacks. Now more people are trying to find other forms of transportation like by sea and train. The costs in the airline industry increased due to the requirement of additional security and passenger screening. Also due to 9/11 attacks, the federal government established the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) and required that a fire marshal be on every flight. In response to the additional operating costs to maintain the newly imposed security requirements, as well as the decrease in passenger travel, the airlines laid off employees and reduced flight schedules. This action by the airlines caused flight delays and a decrease in services to customers resulting in an increase in customer dissatisfaction.
September 11 affected many passengers as they flew on airlines. Some passengers had a fear of repeat attacks which caused a lack confidence in security. Also there was additional costs passed onto travelers relating to the federal imposed “security fee”. Now people travel less frequently because of the inconvenience of longer waiting lines to go through security (bags x-rayed, physical searches etc.). Additionally, carryon items are restricted and quantities are limited (no lighters, limited liquids etc.).
After the attacks a new law enforcement organization was formed known as the Transport Security Administration or TSA for short. Airports also have included banning materials that were not banned when the September 11th attacks were carried out. Some of these materials include small knives, box cutters, and liquids in containers over eight ounces. Airports have also become used to incorporating this like shoe checks and the full-body scanner while going through security checkpoints. Because of the September 11th attacks,airports have increased their security worldwide. Today, the United States of America have the safest airlines in the world. We believe that the September 11th attacks have made the United States a stronger country.
Basically as an overview, on September 11 there was an attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in which four airliners were hijacked and used to attack America’s way of life. Now there are a number of people who avoid air travel because of the new security system that makes traveling more difficult. Many employees were laid off and numerous flights were dropped. Congress passed a $15 billion bailout package that was very limited. Even two major airways, U.S and United Airways, filed for bankruptcy in 2002 but this was due to what happened on the date of September, 11. The airline industry is still struggling to get back to the standard before 9/11.
September 3, 2010
Human Geo
How did 9/11 Effect Air Travel Internationally?
The attack on the world trade center buildings on September 11, 2001 had a direct effect on international travel worldwide. The United States had a great drop of international visitors. This event caused a worldwide concern of the safety on all international airlines. The world economy was put into a recession due to a minimum demand for international travel. Also the U.S visa policy was stricken due to 9/11. Now all the security was set to a standard and intensified.
The airline industry continues to struggle to get back up to its normal status after the event of 9/11. Although passengers are starting to fly internationally more often now, the industry is still below its regular amount of passengers. Congress and the Bush Administration worked quickly to give financial support to the airline industry. The Air Transportation Safety and Stabilization Act was signed on September 22, 2001, it gave the airlines $15 billion to help with the security issues. Numerous amounts of employees involved in the airline industry during 9/11 remain unemployed and yet some are still getting laid off.
During the four days of the international aviation system shutdown due to the aftermath of 9/11, the airlines lost about $1 billion. Ever since the airline industry resumed flight operations, they have been losing money due people avoiding air travel because of fear of repeat attacks. Now more people are trying to find other forms of transportation like by sea and train. The costs in the airline industry increased due to the requirement of additional security and passenger screening. Also due to 9/11 attacks, the federal government established the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) and required that a fire marshal be on every flight. In response to the additional operating costs to maintain the newly imposed security requirements, as well as the decrease in passenger travel, the airlines laid off employees and reduced flight schedules. This action by the airlines caused flight delays and a decrease in services to customers resulting in an increase in customer dissatisfaction.
September 11 affected many passengers as they flew on airlines. Some passengers had a fear of repeat attacks which caused a lack confidence in security. Also there was additional costs passed onto travelers relating to the federal imposed “security fee”. Now people travel less frequently because of the inconvenience of longer waiting lines to go through security (bags x-rayed, physical searches etc.). Additionally, carryon items are restricted and quantities are limited (no lighters, limited liquids etc.).
After the attacks a new law enforcement organization was formed known as the Transport Security Administration or TSA for short. Airports also have included banning materials that were not banned when the September 11th attacks were carried out. Some of these materials include small knives, box cutters, and liquids in containers over eight ounces. Airports have also become used to incorporating this like shoe checks and the full-body scanner while going through security checkpoints. Because of the September 11th attacks,airports have increased their security worldwide. Today, the United States of America have the safest airlines in the world. We believe that the September 11th attacks have made the United States a stronger country.
Basically as an overview, on September 11 there was an attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in which four airliners were hijacked and used to attack America’s way of life. Now there are a number of people who avoid air travel because of the new security system that makes traveling more difficult. Many employees were laid off and numerous flights were dropped. Congress passed a $15 billion bailout package that was very limited. Even two major airways, U.S and United Airways, filed for bankruptcy in 2002 but this was due to what happened on the date of September, 11. The airline industry is still struggling to get back to the standard before 9/11.
"Paul Kedrosky: Domestic Airlines Traffic Decline Most Since 9/11." Paul Kedrosky's Infectious Greed. Web. 08 Sept. 2010. http://paul.kedrosky.com/archives/2009/02/12/domestic_airlin.html
"Daily Kos Holocaust Denial: 9/11 Attacks 'Were More About Optics Than Actual Harm'
NewsBusters.org." NewsBusters.org
Exposing Liberal Media Bias. Web. 08 Sept. 2010. http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tim-graham/2010/08/12/daily-kos-holocaust-denial-9-11-attacks-were-more-about-optics-actual-ha
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"Airline Security Liquids Restrictions Are Pointless." The Travelvice Travelogue. Web. 08 Sept. 2010. http://travelogue.travelvice.com/peru/airline-security-liquids-restrictions-are-pointless/
Citations
1) "Air Traffic - NextGen Briefing." FAA: Home. Web. 08 Sept. 2010. http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/briefing/
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2) 2013, By. "Travel Facts and Statistics
U.S. Travel Association." U.S. Travel Association. Web. 08 Sept. 2010. http://www.ustravel.org/news/press-kit/travel-facts-and-statistics
3) The Economic Affects of 9/11. Rep. Web. 8 Sept. 2010. http://www.fas.org/irp/crs/RL31617.pdf
4) The 9/11 Terrorist Attack and Overseas Travel to the United States:Initial Impacts and Longer-Run Recovery. Rep. Web. 8 Sept. 2010. http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/publications/ois_ni_911_wp.pdf
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Year Round Terms
Year Around Terms
1. Globalization- the extension to other or all parts of the globe; the process of making worldwide. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Globalization “Instead of having a set of policies that are equipping people for the globalization of the economy, we have policies that are accelerating the most destructive trends of the global economy.”- Barack Obama
2. Humanity- all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Humanity “I am absolutely convinced that no wealth in the world can help humanity forward, even in the hands of the most devoted worker. The example of great and pure individuals is the only thing that can lead us to noble thoughts and deeds. Money only appeals to selfishness and irresistibly invites abuse. Can anyone imagine Moses, Jesus or Gandhi armed with the money-bags of Carnegie?” – Albert Einstein
3. Culture - the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Culture “No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive.” - Mahatma Gandhi
4. Civilization - an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached; the act or process of civilizing or being civilized. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/civilization “Civilization is a movement - not a condition; a voyage - not a harbor.” - Arnold Toynbee
5. History - the branch of knowledge dealing with past events; the record of past events and times, esp. in connection with the human race. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/History
“Anybody can make history. Only a great man can write it.” - Oscar Wilde
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