As I read this article it really made me opened my eyes to how fake the laughs behind sitcoms really are. Whenever I watch a sitcom I'm not thinking about the canned laughter, I'm just thinking about how funny they are. I don't really understand what the big deal is behind the fake laughter? It would be like taking the music aways from a movie. Most movies have canned music; it's not live or in the moment. If you take the music away the movie is surly not as fun to watch. Well in my opinion the same goes for a sitcom. Adding the laughter just makes the moment that much funnier. I know that when I'm laughing by myself I don't think things are as funny as when I am laughing with a friend. When you're laughing with a group of people it makes it better.
Another thing that was interesting to me was about when he spent time in Germany and talked about how German's never laugh at anything unless they actually think the situation is funny. I think that's so strange. I can't imagine not laughing in awkward situations or laughing just to fill the void of silence. I laugh all the time, and I laugh really easily. I laugh a lot when I'm nervous! I just think it shows that I am a happy person and can laugh at myself; I don't take things too seriously. I think that laughing is healthy and important and people need to be able to laugh other than when they're just laughing at a joke or at the tv.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Topic...
So....we're just learning about researching and how to utilize the library and all it's resources. We also have to pick a topic on what to research. Although I haven't picked a topic yet I know that I want to keep it in the science field. Preferably I would like to do research on dogs or something that has to do with dogs.
I know a very common disease is hip dysplasia and I was thinking about researching what breeds it's most common in and what the treatment options are and such. Other things I could research would be what age it's most common and what are some of the causes of the disease.
I'm sure the library would have lots of information on the topic and it would be a really fun and interesting research project. It would definitely keep me interested and help me gain some background to the disease which I'm sure I will have to know all about someday when I am a vet.
I know a very common disease is hip dysplasia and I was thinking about researching what breeds it's most common in and what the treatment options are and such. Other things I could research would be what age it's most common and what are some of the causes of the disease.
I'm sure the library would have lots of information on the topic and it would be a really fun and interesting research project. It would definitely keep me interested and help me gain some background to the disease which I'm sure I will have to know all about someday when I am a vet.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Response to Article
Article title: Regulation of Cell Proliferation by a Morphogen Gradient
This article is essentially showing the evidence for the model of tissue patterns. One model to explain the relationship between patterning and growth during development suggests that growth is regulated by the slope of morphogen gradients. A morphogen is; a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis especially by forming a gradient in concentration. The Drosophila wing served as the test subject for studies of organ growth and patterning. The tests showed that the Decapentaplegic (DPP) morphogen controls growth in the Drosophila wing, but the slope of the DPP activity gradient did not influence growth. Researchers later figured out that either activation or inhibition of the DPP pathway in clones at levels different from those in surrounding cells stimulates nonautonomous cell proliferation. Their later observations provided a direct demonstration that the slope of a morphogen gradient regulates growth during development.
Irvine, Kenneth , and Dragana Rogulja. "Regulation of Cell Proliferation by a Morphogen Gradient."Elsevier B.V. 123.3 (2005): 449-461. Web. 5 Feb 2011. <http://www.sciencedirect.com>.
This article is essentially showing the evidence for the model of tissue patterns. One model to explain the relationship between patterning and growth during development suggests that growth is regulated by the slope of morphogen gradients. A morphogen is; a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis especially by forming a gradient in concentration. The Drosophila wing served as the test subject for studies of organ growth and patterning. The tests showed that the Decapentaplegic (DPP) morphogen controls growth in the Drosophila wing, but the slope of the DPP activity gradient did not influence growth. Researchers later figured out that either activation or inhibition of the DPP pathway in clones at levels different from those in surrounding cells stimulates nonautonomous cell proliferation. Their later observations provided a direct demonstration that the slope of a morphogen gradient regulates growth during development.
Irvine, Kenneth , and Dragana Rogulja. "Regulation of Cell Proliferation by a Morphogen Gradient."Elsevier B.V. 123.3 (2005): 449-461. Web. 5 Feb 2011. <http://www.sciencedirect.com>.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Reaction to Richtel
In my opinion a lot of the problems they talked about in this article didn't really surprise me, other than the facts about people's vision improving from playing video games.
I have family members that are always on their phones emailing for work or making work related phone calls. I also have brothers and cousins that are glued to gaming systems. I know my aunt gets annoyed that her husband is always on his phone checking his email even when he's supposed to be on vacation. He would never be able to go without his phone or computer for a day, but who am I to judge? I always have my cell phone on me, but that's mostly to text my boyfriend who's two hours away.
Sometimes I really do feel like life would be so much easier if all this technology never existed. People wouldn't have to worry about who their husband or wife is texting or who they are talking to on Facebook. Facebook is now the number one cause of fighting among relationships. I think it's very important to have family time and just get away from the world of technology and not be so addicted to it! It's definitely a struggle though. If I had a dollar for every time I checked my phone and Facebook during the day, I wouldn't need student loans.
We all just need to take a step back and look at the big picture; our grandparents made it through life without cell phone, computers, and TVs, why can't we?
I think more boundaries and limitation need to be set on the amount of electronic use throughout the day. People need to start appreciating what and who is around them, not have their face buried in their Blackberry.
I have family members that are always on their phones emailing for work or making work related phone calls. I also have brothers and cousins that are glued to gaming systems. I know my aunt gets annoyed that her husband is always on his phone checking his email even when he's supposed to be on vacation. He would never be able to go without his phone or computer for a day, but who am I to judge? I always have my cell phone on me, but that's mostly to text my boyfriend who's two hours away.
Sometimes I really do feel like life would be so much easier if all this technology never existed. People wouldn't have to worry about who their husband or wife is texting or who they are talking to on Facebook. Facebook is now the number one cause of fighting among relationships. I think it's very important to have family time and just get away from the world of technology and not be so addicted to it! It's definitely a struggle though. If I had a dollar for every time I checked my phone and Facebook during the day, I wouldn't need student loans.
We all just need to take a step back and look at the big picture; our grandparents made it through life without cell phone, computers, and TVs, why can't we?
I think more boundaries and limitation need to be set on the amount of electronic use throughout the day. People need to start appreciating what and who is around them, not have their face buried in their Blackberry.
First Blog: ME
Hi there,
My name is Megan Kahle and I'm a sophomore at IUP. I am a biology (pre-vet) major. I love animals and dogs are my favorite. I have one dog and I love her to pieces. I have 4 other siblings and I wouldn't change it for the world! My family is very close. We live in a small town called Franklin, about an hour north of Pittsburgh. I am of course a Steelers fan!! I also love sports and the ocean! That's a little about me :)
My name is Megan Kahle and I'm a sophomore at IUP. I am a biology (pre-vet) major. I love animals and dogs are my favorite. I have one dog and I love her to pieces. I have 4 other siblings and I wouldn't change it for the world! My family is very close. We live in a small town called Franklin, about an hour north of Pittsburgh. I am of course a Steelers fan!! I also love sports and the ocean! That's a little about me :)
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