UMW Blogs Sitewide Feed Comments http://umwblogs.org Shows all posts, comments, and pages from all blogs on this WPMU powered site Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:41:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 en http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ by: Reverend http://web20.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/20/happy-turkey-day/#comment-4 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:41:54 +0000 http://web20.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/20/happy-turkey-day/#comment-4 That's awesome! That’s awesome!

]]> by: Jim http://web20.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/20/whatever-i-want/#comment-3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:37:48 +0000 http://web20.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/20/whatever-i-want/#comment-3 Sally, Thank you, you are a great bunch and will make a fantastic cohort of professors working together to explore these tools for teaching and learning. Sally,

Thank you, you are a great bunch and will make a fantastic cohort of professors working together to explore these tools for teaching and learning.

]]> by: THATCamp Presentation Links : Digital History http://julibean.umwblogs.org/2008/04/01/one-project-down-two-more-to-go/#comment-62 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:39:49 +0000 http://julibean.umwblogs.org/2008/04/01/one-project-down-two-more-to-go/#comment-62 [...] For the AP, see the wry approach to group work taken by The Low Downs, the online version of stand-up seen in Cobbgoblin’s post on video in Simile Timelines, and Juliann’s post on the time-consuming nature of microfilm research and uploading digital video. [...] [...] For the AP, see the wry approach to group work taken by The Low Downs, the online version of stand-up seen in Cobbgoblin’s post on video in Simile Timelines, and Juliann’s post on the time-consuming nature of microfilm research and uploading digital video. [...]

]]> by: Mr WordPress http://writing.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/20/hello-world/#comment-1 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:36:10 +0000 http://writing.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/20/hello-world/#comment-1 Hi, this is a comment.<br />To delete a comment, just log in, and view the posts' comments, there you will have the option to edit or delete them. Hi, this is a comment.
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]]> by: Mr WordPress http://chemistryrocks.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/20/hello-world/#comment-1 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:57:11 +0000 http://chemistryrocks.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/20/hello-world/#comment-1 Hi, this is a comment.<br />To delete a comment, just log in, and view the posts' comments, there you will have the option to edit or delete them. Hi, this is a comment.
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]]> by: sirkojp http://web20.greenwoodlibrary.org#comment-2 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:56:51 +0000 http://web20.greenwoodlibrary.org#comment-2 firefox?? firefox??

]]> by: Mr WordPress http://chemblog.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/20/hello-world/#comment-1 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:56:37 +0000 http://chemblog.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/20/hello-world/#comment-1 Hi, this is a comment.<br />To delete a comment, just log in, and view the posts' comments, there you will have the option to edit or delete them. Hi, this is a comment.
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]]> by: maoch http://arth470z.umwblogs.org/2008/11/13/advertising-in-venice/#comment-1048 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:40:05 +0000 http://arth470z.umwblogs.org/2008/11/13/advertising-in-venice/#comment-1048 I agree. And the analogy to Times Square is perfect. Times Square is what it is (it isn't a place I enjoy)...and it isn't Venice. For years, scaffolds in Italy have been covered with a cloth that shows a photograph/printed image of the building they cover. This is a delightful trompe l'oeil element that allows a viewer to get an idea of a building even when it is mostly or entirely covered. The ads, on the other hand, seem to be quite obtrusive. I agree. And the analogy to Times Square is perfect. Times Square is what it is (it isn’t a place I enjoy)…and it isn’t Venice.
For years, scaffolds in Italy have been covered with a cloth that shows a photograph/printed image of the building they cover. This is a delightful trompe l’oeil element that allows a viewer to get an idea of a building even when it is mostly or entirely covered. The ads, on the other hand, seem to be quite obtrusive.

]]> by: Planet NITLE » Blog Archive » New uses for WPMu at Smith http://umwblogs.org/support/ten-ways-to-use-umw-blogs/#comment-638 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:18:26 +0000 http://umwblogs.org/support/ten-ways-to-use-umw-blogs/#comment-638 [...] All in all, I think this is a great start for using WordPress on campus to do non-blogging and more-than-blogging. (Shout out to Jim Groom, Ten ways to use UMW blogs) [...] [...] All in all, I think this is a great start for using WordPress on campus to do non-blogging and more-than-blogging. (Shout out to Jim Groom, Ten ways to use UMW blogs) [...]
]]> by: JessieB http://arth470z.umwblogs.org/2008/11/13/advertising-in-venice/#comment-1046 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:36:34 +0000 http://arth470z.umwblogs.org/2008/11/13/advertising-in-venice/#comment-1046 I feel like the idea that these large-scale ads don't:“detract from the appearance, decorum or public enjoyment of the building” is completely false. They seem very distracting and even hinder the views of the structures/monuments themselves. I know I for one would be disappointed if, upon visiting St. Mark's Square, I was met with a massive poster for the latest blockbuster movie or for an ad selling a high-priced watch. The measure of what does or does not take away from the beauty of these buildings is problematic. Where will the line be drawn? How many ads are they going to allow? I understand that in this economic climate funds have to be raised somehow to pay for the upkeep, restoration, and protection of these monuments, but I'm just worried that allowing ads in St. Mark's Square is akin to a slippery slope. What if in 20 years this area is just another neon-illuminated, commercialized Times Square? Essentially, I feel like there must be a better solution to raise funds. Or, if nothing else, there needs to be strict criteria/guidelines for the size, number, types, and placement of these advertisements. I feel like the idea that these large-scale ads don’t:“detract from the appearance, decorum or public enjoyment of the building” is completely false. They seem very distracting and even hinder the views of the structures/monuments themselves. I know I for one would be disappointed if, upon visiting St. Mark’s Square, I was met with a massive poster for the latest blockbuster movie or for an ad selling a high-priced watch. The measure of what does or does not take away from the beauty of these buildings is problematic. Where will the line be drawn? How many ads are they going to allow? I understand that in this economic climate funds have to be raised somehow to pay for the upkeep, restoration, and protection of these monuments, but I’m just worried that allowing ads in St. Mark’s Square is akin to a slippery slope. What if in 20 years this area is just another neon-illuminated, commercialized Times Square? Essentially, I feel like there must be a better solution to raise funds. Or, if nothing else, there needs to be strict criteria/guidelines for the size, number, types, and placement of these advertisements.

]]> by: artemis7 http://katabasis.umwblogs.org/2008/11/10/this-is-the-construct/#comment-1078 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:08:50 +0000 http://katabasis.umwblogs.org/2008/11/10/this-is-the-construct/#comment-1078 This is my blog response to both this clip and the Similacrum essay. The essay and the Matrix both emphasize a strong and very disturbing point! Reality as we know it is totally begin anhialated by our over exposure and creation of simulation which mimics the reality we prefer to live in. In other worlds "we are living in a dream world" which is totally going against the norm of true reality. But what defines reality? That question I believe is more stongly presented in the film, than the essay itself. I believe that if what the Matrix and the Similacrum says of reality is true, then we as the younger generation have been born in a world where true reality does not exist. In my personal opinion though, reality is defined not only by our physical senses, but in the eyes of the beholder! Reality is what we make of it and how we interact with our real world! This is my blog response to both this clip and the Similacrum essay.

The essay and the Matrix both emphasize a strong and very disturbing point! Reality as we know it is totally begin anhialated by our over exposure and creation of simulation which mimics the reality we prefer to live in. In other worlds “we are living in a dream world” which is totally going against the norm of true reality. But what defines reality? That question I believe is more stongly presented in the film, than the essay itself. I believe that if what the Matrix and the Similacrum says of reality is true, then we as the younger generation have been born in a world where true reality does not exist. In my personal opinion though, reality is defined not only by our physical senses, but in the eyes of the beholder! Reality is what we make of it and how we interact with our real world!

]]> by: marklenker3 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-15 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:24:15 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-15 Happy birthday, Lee! Happy birthday, Lee!

]]> by: marklenker3 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-14 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:22:33 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-14 Hi, I'm Mark Lenker. Adjectives to describe me include "laid-back," "creative," and "newly shorn" (I just got a haircut). I'm especially interested in our presenters' focus on open-source technologies. It's amazing what you can find out there if you know where to look. I hope to become better at finding and assimilating these technologies into my work. Hi, I’m Mark Lenker. Adjectives to describe me include “laid-back,” “creative,” and “newly shorn” (I just got a haircut).

I’m especially interested in our presenters’ focus on open-source technologies. It’s amazing what you can find out there if you know where to look. I hope to become better at finding and assimilating these technologies into my work.

]]> by: smithwh http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-13 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:14:20 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-13 I am Wendy Hageman Smith in the math and computer science department. I am exhausted (aren't we all?), busy, and happy (most of the time). I seem to be happy only when I am busy learning new things; since this is my first semester here at Longwood, it is a given that I am always learning and why I am exhausted. One of the things I have not been able to do for a long time is build learning sites for classes not located on campus. I have been involved with off-site (long-distance) teaching and learning before the technology was even here -- long story -- and am thrilled to be back in it and finding out about all the really cool technology available and learning how to use it. I am Wendy Hageman Smith in the math and computer science department. I am exhausted (aren’t we all?), busy, and happy (most of the time). I seem to be happy only when I am busy learning new things; since this is my first semester here at Longwood, it is a given that I am always learning and why I am exhausted.
One of the things I have not been able to do for a long time is build learning sites for classes not located on campus. I have been involved with off-site (long-distance) teaching and learning before the technology was even here — long story — and am thrilled to be back in it and finding out about all the really cool technology available and learning how to use it.

]]> by: kocevarweidingerea http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-12 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:10:47 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-12 Hi, Liz Kocevar-Weidinger here Tatiana says that I'm pro-active, I drive cars like crazy, and funny. I say I'm impatient, impatient, and impatient. AND I'm not actually signed up for this institute. Hi, Liz Kocevar-Weidinger here
Tatiana says that I’m pro-active, I drive cars like crazy, and funny.
I say I’m impatient, impatient, and impatient.
AND
I’m not actually signed up for this institute.

]]> by: ajenkin2 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/the-death-of-evolution-in-humans/#comment-27 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:01:44 +0000 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/the-death-of-evolution-in-humans/#comment-27 The article seems to be a valid opinion. It maybe possible that humans are fully evolved to our best potential. However, what the author fails to realize (while this article is based on evolution) it is stil a possibility to 'back track'; this is mostly in reference toe the mutations possible. Although, there is no perfect creature or species, nor does evolution have a set goal. The article seems to be a valid opinion. It maybe possible that humans are fully evolved to our best potential. However, what the author fails to realize (while this article is based on evolution) it is stil a possibility to ‘back track’; this is mostly in reference toe the mutations possible. Although, there is no perfect creature or species, nor does evolution have a set goal.

]]> by: ajenkin2 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/23/biology-cartoon/#comment-26 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:57:45 +0000 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/23/biology-cartoon/#comment-26 I find this cartoon quite histarical. One must understand the concepts behind it fully understamd. The term 'multiplied' is in reference to the wayameobas 'reproduce.' They reproduce asexually, meaning without meiosis or other such processes. However, this cartoon uses a play on word, in reference to math also. On a more serious note, ameobas do not talk, however the use of personification catches the interest of the readers. I find this cartoon quite histarical. One must understand the concepts behind it fully understamd. The term ‘multiplied’ is in reference to the wayameobas ‘reproduce.’ They reproduce asexually, meaning without meiosis or other such processes. However, this cartoon uses a play on word, in reference to math also. On a more serious note, ameobas do not talk, however the use of personification catches the interest of the readers.

]]> by: andrea http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-11 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:54:51 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-11 Hi, all! My name is Andrea Verschaeve and I am a lecturer in the English department. Adjectives: "jealous," as I am on a diet and just the word "chocolatey" in Kelly's response has set my mouth to watering; "hungry," for the reason stated above; and perhaps "overwhelmed." This is my first semester at Longwood, after several years of teaching middle school, and it's quite a change for me, to say the least! Also, I'll just mention that I don't think I'm actually as negative as I appear to be based on the above adjectives. I'm interested in learning more about how technology can help me improve instruction and my students' classroom experiences. I agree with Kristen: students respond well to technology. I look forward to meeting you all this afternoon. Hi, all! My name is Andrea Verschaeve and I am a lecturer in the English department. Adjectives: “jealous,” as I am on a diet and just the word “chocolatey” in Kelly’s response has set my mouth to watering; “hungry,” for the reason stated above; and perhaps “overwhelmed.” This is my first semester at Longwood, after several years of teaching middle school, and it’s quite a change for me, to say the least! Also, I’ll just mention that I don’t think I’m actually as negative as I appear to be based on the above adjectives. I’m interested in learning more about how technology can help me improve instruction and my students’ classroom experiences. I agree with Kristen: students respond well to technology. I look forward to meeting you all this afternoon.

]]> by: John G http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-10 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:37:54 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-10 3 adjectives: curious, sceptical & semiorganized. There's no end of stuff that catch my attention for one reason or another: like my cats say, everything is either food or a toy. Either has the potential for being useful and/or amusing. On the other hand, promiscuous exploration has revealed that there's a lot of organic fertilizer (metaphorically speaking) around, so I'm always in a "show me" mode. Lots of interests mean that you have to exercise some self-discipline, but no need to be neurotic about it :-) I applied because I see a need and opportunity to overcome some traditional barriers to learning, and I don't have time to learn about the new technologies the way I have in the past: beat it into submission until it does what I want. 3 adjectives: curious, sceptical & semiorganized. There’s no end of stuff that catch my attention for one reason or another: like my cats say, everything is either food or a toy. Either has the potential for being useful and/or amusing. On the other hand, promiscuous exploration has revealed that there’s a lot of organic fertilizer (metaphorically speaking) around, so I’m always in a “show me” mode. Lots of interests mean that you have to exercise some self-discipline, but no need to be neurotic about it :-) I applied because I see a need and opportunity to overcome some traditional barriers to learning, and I don’t have time to learn about the new technologies the way I have in the past: beat it into submission until it does what I want.

]]> by: leebidwell http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-9 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:41:16 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-9 I am Lee and I teach sociology. This is a really bad week for anyone to ask me three adjectives to describe myself. I guess I'd have to say "old," "tired," and "contagious." Old--as in I just had a birthday yesterday. Tired--it's been an awfully long semester. Contagious--I've got a bad cold. For those of you who know me, I'm usually "upbeat," "optimistic," and "happy." But like I said, it's a bad week in a long semester. I signed up for the class for several reasons. I'm teaching an on-line graduate class this summer, so all the computer skills will be helpful. Also, even if I am an "old dog" I want to learn new tricks. So, although I'm kind of a technophobe, I am challenging myself to go outside my comfort zone. Don't hate me for using a stupid phrase like "comfort zone." :) I am Lee and I teach sociology. This is a really bad week for anyone to ask me three adjectives to describe myself. I guess I’d have to say “old,” “tired,” and “contagious.” Old–as in I just had a birthday yesterday. Tired–it’s been an awfully long semester. Contagious–I’ve got a bad cold. For those of you who know me, I’m usually “upbeat,” “optimistic,” and “happy.” But like I said, it’s a bad week in a long semester. I signed up for the class for several reasons. I’m teaching an on-line graduate class this summer, so all the computer skills will be helpful. Also, even if I am an “old dog” I want to learn new tricks. So, although I’m kind of a technophobe, I am challenging myself to go outside my comfort zone. Don’t hate me for using a stupid phrase like “comfort zone.” :)

]]> by: kristen http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-8 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:56:01 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-8 Hi! I am Kristen Welch. I teach rhetoric and professional writing in the English dept. My three adjectives are "curious," "friendly," and perhaps "driven" - at least right now as I am still getting many things in place for the program I teach-- such as a contest we ran this fall for the first time and a conference we hope to run in the spring for the first time. I'm in this institute because I love technology and I enjoy learning new things that I can then use in the classroom. Students respond well to technology, even and especially when they have to learn something new. Hi! I am Kristen Welch. I teach rhetoric and professional writing in the English dept. My three adjectives are “curious,” “friendly,” and perhaps “driven” - at least right now as I am still getting many things in place for the program I teach– such as a contest we ran this fall for the first time and a conference we hope to run in the spring for the first time. I’m in this institute because I love technology and I enjoy learning new things that I can then use in the classroom. Students respond well to technology, even and especially when they have to learn something new.

]]> by: Abbas Haider http://amalik.umwblogs.org/2008/10/27/biology-cartoon/#comment-3 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:23:27 +0000 http://amalik.umwblogs.org/2008/10/27/biology-cartoon/#comment-3 Dude...I always wanted to learn how this whole beak thing worked. It always confused me when I read about them, but I guess all it took was just one look at YOUR blog and i understood it all. I am actually thinking about doing some research on Galapagos birds....maybe go to the islands and see whats happening over there with the birds. They all have their different niche (holes) that they go in and fit perfectly. enord is right, it is a good illustration of adaptive radiation. Good Job. I always knew you would come up with something as smart as this. Im proud of you. Dude…I always wanted to learn how this whole beak thing worked. It always confused me when I read about them, but I guess all it took was just one look at YOUR blog and i understood it all. I am actually thinking about doing some research on Galapagos birds….maybe go to the islands and see whats happening over there with the birds. They all have their different niche (holes) that they go in and fit perfectly. enord is right, it is a good illustration of adaptive radiation. Good Job. I always knew you would come up with something as smart as this. Im proud of you.

]]> by: eniya http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/23/biology-cartoon/#comment-24 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:19:33 +0000 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/23/biology-cartoon/#comment-24 lol! I like this joke and the way it alludes to the multiplication of amoebas through asexual reproduction. lol! I like this joke and the way it alludes to the multiplication of amoebas through asexual reproduction.

]]> by: Abbas Haider http://chrisb.umwblogs.org/2008/10/19/who-doesnt-love-pcr/#comment-13 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:16:14 +0000 http://chrisb.umwblogs.org/2008/10/19/who-doesnt-love-pcr/#comment-13 Chris...I don't even know what to say to that man. I mean you seriously think its funny? I mean alright, I got the humor that something as scientific as this can be made into a pop song, but you know you can make anything into a pop song. You are right, the only part that kinda made me laugh was "PCR when you need to find out who the daddy is" Overall good effort man, maybe next time. It did help me understand some of the PCR stuff though. Good Job. Chris…I don’t even know what to say to that man. I mean you seriously think its funny? I mean alright, I got the humor that something as scientific as this can be made into a pop song, but you know you can make anything into a pop song. You are right, the only part that kinda made me laugh was “PCR when you need to find out who the daddy is” Overall good effort man, maybe next time. It did help me understand some of the PCR stuff though. Good Job.

]]> by: Abbas Haider http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/23/biology-cartoon/#comment-23 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:10:54 +0000 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/23/biology-cartoon/#comment-23 Eric Eric Eric.... You are sooooo funny. Its ur sense of humor that makes me wanna hangout with you all the time. This is a really funny joke. I still can't stop laughin. It shows how amoeba multiplies really fast, and ifit wasn't smashed by the hammer, it would've multiplied. you are right about the whole "Amoeba don't talk." but still I think there is a way to communicate with them. I think they multiply by a process of mitosis, cuz they definitely don't have sexual relations with other good looking amoeba. Poor Amoeba. Eric Eric Eric…. You are sooooo funny. Its ur sense of humor that makes me wanna hangout with you all the time. This is a really funny joke. I still can’t stop laughin. It shows how amoeba multiplies really fast, and ifit wasn’t smashed by the hammer, it would’ve multiplied. you are right about the whole “Amoeba don’t talk.” but still I think there is a way to communicate with them. I think they multiply by a process of mitosis, cuz they definitely don’t have sexual relations with other good looking amoeba. Poor Amoeba.

]]> by: eniya http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/09/07/antibiotic-resistance-in-bacteria/#comment-22 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:06:54 +0000 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/09/07/antibiotic-resistance-in-bacteria/#comment-22 I loved reading your blog! I intend on being a pediatrician, and diseases are things i enjoy reading about the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics..I dont mean that in the sense that the fact that they develop resistance fairly easily and quickly but it is just amazing how they work! I loved reading your blog!
I intend on being a pediatrician, and diseases are things i enjoy reading about the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics..I dont mean that in the sense that the fact that they develop resistance fairly easily and quickly but it is just amazing how they work!

]]> by: eniya http://biologyinaction.umwblogs.org/2008/10/24/its-your-genome-after-all/#comment-81 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:57:44 +0000 http://biologyinaction.umwblogs.org/2008/10/24/its-your-genome-after-all/#comment-81 Hey! I love that song! Its is so cute and true! Its an easy way to learn about the pairings and what happens when things go wrong with them! Your explanation was also very informative! Hey!
I love that song! Its is so cute and true!
Its an easy way to learn about the pairings
and what happens when things go wrong with them!
Your explanation was also very informative!

]]> by: chrisb http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/the-death-of-evolution-in-humans/#comment-21 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:22:03 +0000 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/the-death-of-evolution-in-humans/#comment-21 I disagree. While there appear to be no significant changes in humans it's possible that our species may be an example of gradualism (very slow gradualism). You're right, it isn't likely that we're going to "sprout wings" at any time soon (maybe never), but if humans are still around in a thousand years, I bet the differences between those humans and the earliest homo sapiens will at least be slightly different. I disagree. While there appear to be no significant changes in humans it’s possible that our species may be an example of gradualism (very slow gradualism). You’re right, it isn’t likely that we’re going to “sprout wings” at any time soon (maybe never), but if humans are still around in a thousand years, I bet the differences between those humans and the earliest homo sapiens will at least be slightly different.

]]> by: ChrisB http://amcfarlandbio.umwblogs.org/2008/09/07/moth/#comment-12 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:59:17 +0000 http://amcfarlandbio.umwblogs.org/2008/09/07/moth/#comment-12 That's an interesting hypothesis. While i'm sure that scenario involving natural selection is very possible, I imagine that it would require A LOT more construction than what is currently in Fredericksburg. I think you would still probably see some brown moths because there is still a significant amount of trees/wooded areas here. I would expect only white moths(if any) in a urban center like New York City or maybe Washington D.C. That’s an interesting hypothesis. While i’m sure that scenario involving natural selection is very possible, I imagine that it would require A LOT more construction than what is currently in Fredericksburg. I think you would still probably see some brown moths because there is still a significant amount of trees/wooded areas here. I would expect only white moths(if any) in a urban center like New York City or maybe Washington D.C.

]]> by: stephanie http://rwelker.umwblogs.org/2008/11/19/setters-not-pointers/#comment-109 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:47:35 +0000 http://rwelker.umwblogs.org/2008/11/19/setters-not-pointers/#comment-109 ahhh, i meant "respected her decision" not "respected to her decision"!!! ahhh, i meant “respected her decision” not “respected to her decision”!!!

]]> by: stephanie http://rwelker.umwblogs.org/2008/11/19/setters-not-pointers/#comment-108 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:46:34 +0000 http://rwelker.umwblogs.org/2008/11/19/setters-not-pointers/#comment-108 I am also so impressed by Frances Liberty's determination and just her strength in general. It was really inspiring to hear her talk about her father's initial disapproval, but how he eventually respected to her decision. I think it is especially important to think about how hard this decision would be in today's society, let alone when Frances made her decision. What I find especially sad is that I never hear about women like Liberty--when people discuss veterans, women are usually left out. I am also so impressed by Frances Liberty’s determination and just her strength in general. It was really inspiring to hear her talk about her father’s initial disapproval, but how he eventually respected to her decision. I think it is especially important to think about how hard this decision would be in today’s society, let alone when Frances made her decision. What I find especially sad is that I never hear about women like Liberty–when people discuss veterans, women are usually left out.

]]> by: caroturner http://biologyinaction.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/evolution-classification-and-ferrets/#comment-77 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:08:05 +0000 http://biologyinaction.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/evolution-classification-and-ferrets/#comment-77 This outlook on evolution is interesting because ferrets are such weird little creatures. I was never really sure where ferrets originated, as they look like a mix of several different animals--including cats, weasels, and rats. This outlook on evolution is interesting because ferrets are such weird little creatures. I was never really sure where ferrets originated, as they look like a mix of several different animals–including cats, weasels, and rats.

]]> by: caroturner http://dhamilt2.umwblogs.org/2008/11/11/biology-cartoon/#comment-25 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:03:58 +0000 http://dhamilt2.umwblogs.org/2008/11/11/biology-cartoon/#comment-25 The cartoon shows a humorus version of evolution. By showing the legs of the snake as having simply falling off, it implies that evolution is an immediate occurance. As we know, this isn't true and evolution takes million of years. Evolutionary theory is based off Darwin's theory of natural selection, in which individuals with character traits that allow an advantage in obtaining resources survive, while those that do not die off--therefore not passing on their genetic material. The cartoon shows a humorus version of evolution. By showing the legs of the snake as having simply falling off, it implies that evolution is an immediate occurance. As we know, this isn’t true and evolution takes million of years. Evolutionary theory is based off Darwin’s theory of natural selection, in which individuals with character traits that allow an advantage in obtaining resources survive, while those that do not die off–therefore not passing on their genetic material.

]]> by: zhendrix http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/23/biology-cartoon/#comment-20 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:52:03 +0000 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/23/biology-cartoon/#comment-20 This is a very clever joke about the multiplication of amoebas. Obviously amoebas are microscopic and cannot be smashed with a hammer, but the point that the joke is trying to get across is easily understood. Amoebas multiply asexually and will spread without a partner to recreate so therefore the biologist had to take it upon himself to stop the amoeba from multiplying. Good joke. This is a very clever joke about the multiplication of amoebas. Obviously amoebas are microscopic and cannot be smashed with a hammer, but the point that the joke is trying to get across is easily understood. Amoebas multiply asexually and will spread without a partner to recreate so therefore the biologist had to take it upon himself to stop the amoeba from multiplying. Good joke.

]]> by: zhendrix http://dhamilt2.umwblogs.org/2008/09/19/genetic-birth-defects/#comment-24 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:45:24 +0000 http://dhamilt2.umwblogs.org/2008/09/19/genetic-birth-defects/#comment-24 It is scary to think that to think that so many infants are born each year with birth defects. Knowing that many of them are curable brings a little comfort, but parents still need to understand and be aware that it is a possibility their child might not be healthy at birth. I would have liked to know what the percentage of these children that were born with birth defects and how many of them were cured. This would make it helpful to know how many were major defects and how many were minor. It is scary to think that to think that so many infants are born each year with birth defects. Knowing that many of them are curable brings a little comfort, but parents still need to understand and be aware that it is a possibility their child might not be healthy at birth. I would have liked to know what the percentage of these children that were born with birth defects and how many of them were cured. This would make it helpful to know how many were major defects and how many were minor.

]]> by: Reverend http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-7 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:16:34 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-7 Sorry for the bugs, I promise there will be fewer tomorrow :) Sorry for the bugs, I promise there will be fewer tomorrow :)

]]> by: dhamilt2 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/biopesticides/#comment-19 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:04:29 +0000 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/biopesticides/#comment-19 I am glad that there are further steps being taken in order to curb the usage of harmful chemical pesticides. I hope that soon farmers will be in an environment where they can stop using chemicals and completely switch over to biopesticides. I am glad that there are further steps being taken in order to curb the usage of harmful chemical pesticides. I hope that soon farmers will be in an environment where they can stop using chemicals and completely switch over to biopesticides.

]]> by: Kelly Nelson http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-6 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:34:09 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-6 I am Kelly from the Art Department. My three adjectives are "quiet", "patient" and "chocolatey". I am quietly and patiently waiting for mac laptop computers to be kosher at Longwood and a new Bedford building. The new Bedford building is in the works! Who knows what will happen with mac laptop computers...Consuming large amounts of chocolate helps me through this waiting period. I am interested in the course for I know students respond to computer technology and I need more computer integration in my courses. I envision creating short films or clips that support my demonstrations amongst other things. I am Kelly from the Art Department. My three adjectives are “quiet”, “patient” and “chocolatey”. I am quietly and patiently waiting for mac laptop computers to be kosher at Longwood and a new Bedford building. The new Bedford building is in the works! Who knows what will happen with mac laptop computers…Consuming large amounts of chocolate helps me through this waiting period. I am interested in the course for I know students respond to computer technology and I need more computer integration in my courses. I envision creating short films or clips that support my demonstrations amongst other things.

]]> by: pashkovabalkenholtb http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-5 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:42:54 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-5 Welcome, Jeannine! You conquered the technology today: the bugged blogs and the chat with the librarian (me)! Way to go! Welcome, Jeannine! You conquered the technology today: the bugged blogs and the chat with the librarian (me)! Way to go!

]]> by: Jeannine Perry http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-4 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:16:39 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-4 Hi! I'm Jeannine from the Education Department. I'd have to pick "jovial," "intense," and "innovative" for my adjectives (at this point in time--they change regularly!). I'm in this workshop series because I'm always interested in learning new ways to improve instruction and I'm ALWAYS struggling to keep up with technology!!! Also, some of my favorite colleagues are part of this project so I knew I'd be in good company. The topics and speakers sound terrific!! Hi! I’m Jeannine from the Education Department. I’d have to pick “jovial,” “intense,” and “innovative” for my adjectives (at this point in time–they change regularly!). I’m in this workshop series because I’m always interested in learning new ways to improve instruction and I’m ALWAYS struggling to keep up with technology!!! Also, some of my favorite colleagues are part of this project so I knew I’d be in good company. The topics and speakers sound terrific!!

]]> by: pashkovabalkenholtb http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-3 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:42:11 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-3 Welcome, Sally! Oh, come on, I just made up the adjectives, so you are interesting, enthusiastic and...? Thank you for posting the first comment! Welcome, Sally! Oh, come on, I just made up the adjectives, so you are interesting, enthusiastic and…? Thank you for posting the first comment!

]]> by: Bryce http://dhamilt2.umwblogs.org/2008/09/19/genetic-birth-defects/#comment-23 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:11:23 +0000 http://dhamilt2.umwblogs.org/2008/09/19/genetic-birth-defects/#comment-23 I feel as if the fear of having a child with a birth defect must be on the top five most feared things as a parent. Its unbelievable how many birth defects are actually out there, and I had no idea that there were that many. Those who are pregnant should definately be aware of what can potentially happen to their child, and take all precautions into preventing the potentially deadly birth defects. One interesting thing you could of added within this article, is after you stated the average number of children being born with birth defects each year, tell the reader how many children are actually born each year. This would give a percentage of actually how many children are born with birth defects. I feel as if the fear of having a child with a birth defect must be on the top five most feared things as a parent. Its unbelievable how many birth defects are actually out there, and I had no idea that there were that many. Those who are pregnant should definately be aware of what can potentially happen to their child, and take all precautions into preventing the potentially deadly birth defects. One interesting thing you could of added within this article, is after you stated the average number of children being born with birth defects each year, tell the reader how many children are actually born each year. This would give a percentage of actually how many children are born with birth defects.

]]> by: yo http://sthornton485.umwblogs.org/2008/01/29/la-segunda-parte-de-la-voragine/#comment-2075 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:57:35 +0000 http://sthornton485.umwblogs.org/2008/01/29/la-segunda-parte-de-la-voragine/#comment-2075 amo a andres gil amo a andres gil

]]> by: gilfillansw http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-2 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:42:19 +0000 http://technology.greenwoodlibrary.org/2008/11/19/hello-world/#comment-2 I'm Sally and I am not nearly as interesting as Tatiana. The title of the sessions says it all: Teaching & Technology. I can't imagine separating those words! In my accounting classes I am now paperless! Think what that does for sustainability! And, think what it does for the students and for me. It certainly helps with my enthusiasm. (At this point in the semester I promise I am not going to mention student enthusiasm!) I look forward to our sessions. I’m Sally and I am not nearly as interesting as Tatiana. The title of the sessions says it all: Teaching & Technology. I can’t imagine separating those words! In my accounting classes I am now paperless! Think what that does for sustainability! And, think what it does for the students and for me. It certainly helps with my enthusiasm. (At this point in the semester I promise I am not going to mention student enthusiasm!) I look forward to our sessions.

]]> by: Bryce http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/the-death-of-evolution-in-humans/#comment-18 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:29:49 +0000 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/the-death-of-evolution-in-humans/#comment-18 I found this topic to be very controversial because I'm not sure whether or not we are done "evolving." One can argue that we are not done adapting to our environment due to the forces of natural selection because you cannot predict what may happen in the future. Humans may further evolve if another major catastrophe may sporadically occur which could lead to a continental drift. This relates to certain scientists believing in what we learned as the "impact theory." I do agree when you stated that advancements in medicine have greatly helped in producing a better and more adaptive species of humans. Overall I thought this was a very good paper. I found this topic to be very controversial because I’m not sure whether or not we are done “evolving.” One can argue that we are not done adapting to our environment due to the forces of natural selection because you cannot predict what may happen in the future. Humans may further evolve if another major catastrophe may sporadically occur which could lead to a continental drift. This relates to certain scientists believing in what we learned as the “impact theory.” I do agree when you stated that advancements in medicine have greatly helped in producing a better and more adaptive species of humans. Overall I thought this was a very good paper.

]]> by: amacqueen http://dhamilt2.umwblogs.org/2008/09/19/genetic-birth-defects/#comment-22 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:38:28 +0000 http://dhamilt2.umwblogs.org/2008/09/19/genetic-birth-defects/#comment-22 I did not know that birth defects were the leading cause of death in the first year of life. I'm glad to know that so many of them are curable, but I was under the impression that many defects could be seen in regular screenings during a pregnancy as the baby developed. Regardless, it must be scary as a parent to be not being able to know with certainty that their child will be 100% healthy. I did not know that birth defects were the leading cause of death in the first year of life. I’m glad to know that so many of them are curable, but I was under the impression that many defects could be seen in regular screenings during a pregnancy as the baby developed. Regardless, it must be scary as a parent to be not being able to know with certainty that their child will be 100% healthy.

]]> by: Rafi http://nsmit1nf.umwblogs.org/2008/11/16/stein-and-humor/#comment-1859 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:06:42 +0000 http://nsmit1nf.umwblogs.org/2008/11/16/stein-and-humor/#comment-1859 Stein can be inadvertently funny, funny depending on where your're holding. I really like the guys reciting 'Patriarchal Poetry.' Thanks! Stein can be inadvertently funny, funny depending on where your’re holding. I really like the guys reciting ‘Patriarchal Poetry.’ Thanks!

]]> by: ahowland http://dhamilt2.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/evolution/#comment-21 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:54:23 +0000 http://dhamilt2.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/evolution/#comment-21 Your picture perfectly fits with and explains the theory of evolution. It shows the steps of our evolution and that we evolved from apes. Also how we, and every other species, continue to evolve. It completely fits with your explanation. Your picture perfectly fits with and explains the theory of evolution. It shows the steps of our evolution and that we evolved from apes. Also how we, and every other species, continue to evolve. It completely fits with your explanation.

]]> by: ahowland http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/the-death-of-evolution-in-humans/#comment-17 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:44:45 +0000 http://behrist.umwblogs.org/2008/10/10/the-death-of-evolution-in-humans/#comment-17 This is really interesting and true. I never thought about how humans are pretty much fully evolved, unlike most other species, and that besides some small changes, nothing major will occur to our species’ genetic makeup. We are already very well adapted to our environments. This was a very interesting and good topic. This is really interesting and true. I never thought about how humans are pretty much fully evolved, unlike most other species, and that besides some small changes, nothing major will occur to our species’ genetic makeup. We are already very well adapted to our environments. This was a very interesting and good topic.

]]> by: amcfarland http://chrisb.umwblogs.org/2008/10/01/deadly-fish/#comment-12 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:58:51 +0000 http://chrisb.umwblogs.org/2008/10/01/deadly-fish/#comment-12 Venom is such an interesting subject to look at in biology. Venom takes many different forms and attacks different parts of the cell in an organism. It is interesting to see how some animals evolved a form of defense that didn't reduce itself to stronger claws. Venom is such an interesting subject to look at in biology. Venom takes many different forms and attacks different parts of the cell in an organism. It is interesting to see how some animals evolved a form of defense that didn’t reduce itself to stronger claws.

]]> by: amcfarland http://anye213.umwblogs.org/2008/11/06/evidence-of-common-ancestry-homologous-structure-and-vestigial-structure/#comment-11 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:36:22 +0000 http://anye213.umwblogs.org/2008/11/06/evidence-of-common-ancestry-homologous-structure-and-vestigial-structure/#comment-11 This is what has always fascinated me about biology and science in general. Just like one can see how South America separated from Africa one can also see the evolutionary path in animals. With so many similarities to animals that don't even look like us such as alligators or chimps or even bats it is hard not to think that we didn't evolve from a common ancestor. I found what you said about vestigial organs very interesting. As we can see from our own tails bones and appendixes we used to have things that we don't need anymore, just like snakes that have tiny limbs that are completely useless. This is what has always fascinated me about biology and science in general. Just like one can see how South America separated from Africa one can also see the evolutionary path in animals. With so many similarities to animals that don’t even look like us such as alligators or chimps or even bats it is hard not to think that we didn’t evolve from a common ancestor.

I found what you said about vestigial organs very interesting. As we can see from our own tails bones and appendixes we used to have things that we don’t need anymore, just like snakes that have tiny limbs that are completely useless.

]]> by: Lorelei http://kmarsh2.umwblogs.org/2008/10/07/the-cheetah-a-lack-of-genetic-diversity/#comment-9 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:08:17 +0000 http://kmarsh2.umwblogs.org/2008/10/07/the-cheetah-a-lack-of-genetic-diversity/#comment-9 It's a shame that their species is threatened due to lack of genetic diversity, because they're such beautiful animals. But it's a good example of natural selection and bottleneck effect. I wonder if we will see this animal become extinct in our lifetimes. It’s a shame that their species is threatened due to lack of genetic diversity, because they’re such beautiful animals. But it’s a good example of natural selection and bottleneck effect. I wonder if we will see this animal become extinct in our lifetimes.

]]> by: Carly http://emeyer31708.umwblogs.org/2008/11/17/otono/#comment-22 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:45:29 +0000 http://emeyer31708.umwblogs.org/2008/11/17/otono/#comment-22 Me gustan tus comentarios del otoño. Y aunque yo aprecio mucho lo hermoso del otoño como describiste, creo que prefiero la primavera y el verano porque durante esas estaciones es posible pasar mucho tiempo afuera. Tampoco me gusta porque señala que pronto viene el invierno y los días muy cortos. Pero, de nuevo, yo puedo entender por qué te gusta el otoño. Me gustan tus comentarios del otoño. Y aunque yo aprecio mucho lo hermoso del otoño como describiste, creo que prefiero la primavera y el verano porque durante esas estaciones es posible pasar mucho tiempo afuera. Tampoco me gusta porque señala que pronto viene el invierno y los días muy cortos. Pero, de nuevo, yo puedo entender por qué te gusta el otoño.

]]> by: cindy gonzalez http://bailstock31708.umwblogs.org/2008/11/17/viaje-a-mexico/#comment-36 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:38:11 +0000 http://bailstock31708.umwblogs.org/2008/11/17/viaje-a-mexico/#comment-36 Parece que vas a tener un tiempo muy interesante y divertido en México. Es bueno que tus esfuerzos de campana pudieran traer más estudiantes al viaje. Te deseo mucha suerte con El Colegio se que todo te va ir bien. Parece que vas a tener un tiempo muy interesante y divertido en México. Es bueno que tus esfuerzos de campana pudieran traer más estudiantes al viaje. Te deseo mucha suerte con El Colegio se que todo te va ir bien.

]]> by: cindy gonzalez http://emeyer31708.umwblogs.org/2008/11/17/otono/#comment-21 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:32:36 +0000 http://emeyer31708.umwblogs.org/2008/11/17/otono/#comment-21 El otoño es mi favorita estación también. Me encanta el cambio de las hojas entre unos colores bellos especialmente cuando brilla el sol sobre los árboles. Es muy lindo que el otoñó te trae memorias de correr con tu equipo de cross country siempre el cambio de tiempos te hace pensar del pasado. Y estoy de acuerdo contigo sobre el correr yo soy muy perezosa y solo salgo a veces aunque el tiempo este muy agradable. El otoño es mi favorita estación también. Me encanta el cambio de las hojas entre unos colores bellos especialmente cuando brilla el sol sobre los árboles. Es muy lindo que el otoñó te trae memorias de correr con tu equipo de cross country siempre el cambio de tiempos te hace pensar del pasado. Y estoy de acuerdo contigo sobre el correr yo soy muy perezosa y solo salgo a veces aunque el tiempo este muy agradable.

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