Song of Solomon Blog Response Dos

Well well well, back again, aren't ya?

So lets get on with it. My book is Song of Solomon and currently I have read up to page 217, so I am a little behind. Don't worry though, I'll catch up. Some things I like about the book are the difference in characters, the setting of time, the way the author uses racial discrimination towards the plot line, and the amount of crazies in the book. All these things and more is what makes the book so enjoyable and at some times hard to put down. Also some things that are developing seem to be: Porter and Corinthians having a relationship (a pretty serious one), Milkman and his search for gold, and Guitar and his seven days club thing.
So in the pages I actually read last night, we found that Circe is still alive. But shes friggen OLD man! Dude, I really don't understand how she can be that old when she was alive for so long. Why is she still alive? Is it some force that we don't even understand? (cue twilight zone music)
So one quote that really stuck me was when Guitar was talking about the Seven Days. He starts talking about this ratio and that we have to keep it the same and it kind of freaked me out. Its on page 155, and starts, "You? You're going to kill people?" "Not people. White people." "But why?" "I just told you. It's necessary; it's got to be done. To keep the ratio the same." I mean, yes I understand that people in the south were killing black people, but that shouldn't be handled through means of violence. That means you are no different than those that killed before you.

Song Of Solomon & 1337l\l355

So my book is Song of Solomon and were right now almost at the middle of the book. Its easy to figure that one out since there is a part I and part II of the book. Anyways, the book is really fun. It has a bunch of twists and turns and it just wraps you up into it. I was reading Savannah's blog and I kinda feel the same way that sometimes it gets hard to put it down. Kind of like how television does those little teasers. They are quite annoying actually.
I actually like how the book is quite in the historical time that the author puts it into. What with segregation and lynching and racism. These also really apply themselves to the overall plot of the book.
I have found that the book is very descriptive. You can easily picture the scenes and follow the story very well. Its like watching a good movie, just better.
What the author also does is use the sort of uneducated black accents that were used in those days. Sometimes it confuses me, but you can certainly tell the difference when an educated person talks rather than an uneducated person.
So far, my literature circle seems to be grasping the book quite well, so it hasn't appeared to confusing. A lot of our conversations though do include lots of questions about the book, so maybe there are some foggy parts that people can't really figure out. I've had my fair share as well. A good example is Hagar. What is with her? Seriously, she has some major issues.
Overall, I have really enjoyed this book and am really excited to read it. Thanks Spence.

Turbidity (again)

More sources on turbidity!

http://bcn.boulder.co.us/basin/data/BACT/info/Turb.html
Explains the sources of murky water/how it happens. Also explains a lot about how to measure turbidity as well.

http://www.omega.com/techref/ph-6.html
An article that explains turbidity and how it is measured. Also explains turbidity in more scientific terms.

http://www.water.ncsu.edu/watershedss/info/turbid.html
Yay more turbidity! Oh, and some sources and other stuff. It seems like a lot of the sites are repeating themselves so yeah.

Colloid!

Well, I found a website that explains colloid!

What it refers to is one substance suspended in another, kinda like how the erosion from rocks and stuff gets suspended in lakes and cause fish to die. It all is coming together...

http://www.mpikg.mpg.de/kc/what_is_a_colloid

T-T-Turbidity!

Ok, so here is my first resource for our water project. The prompt of it is:
What is meant by the term "turbidity?" Define "colloid" and explain how it relates to turbidity. Include reasons why turbidity is included in water quality testing. Be specific on what particles contribute to turbidity.

The idea of turbidity, as explained in this website (http://waterontheweb.org/under/waterquality/turbidity.html) is that turbidity basically means how clear the water is. The more Total Suspended Solid, the more turbidity and the murkier the water. What makes the water murky can be a multitude of things, from phytoplankton, to different forms of erosion. More turbidity causes less fertility rates and more stress on fish. If the turbidity of the water gets bad enough, it can even cause deaths. Great website, and don't worry, it has a lot more than I just simply explained!

All righty, off to more homework shtuff.

DDT

Here is information on DDT
http://www.3dchem.com/molecules.asp?ID=90

Also, I was able to finish up the script. (Yay me!) Although, I'm not quite sure how my group will react. Oh well, we'll just have to wait and see!

Oh, and Heroes was THE BOMB!!! Hiro is an absolute playa, and Peter is too, and the Haitian is BACK! Although, I still have oodles of questions! (OMG @ Claire too!)
Hope you all will start watching soon!

Genetic Mutations and Borders and Heroes, Oh MY!

All right, I just want to spent some time doing a random post.

So, the other day while I was sitting in church, I was throwing around the whole playing God idea with our new bits and pieces of technology and would it really be wrong to create something that has never been created? Does it go against the 10 commandments? But then again, how cool would it be to actually bring to life creatures we have always read in fantasy books? What if fantasy books aren't really about the past and the magic that supposedly occurred way back when, but it is actually the future? Is it possible to genetically mutate a person to the point of receiving super-human abilities like magic, alchemy, and other sorts? Just a few questions. (Please comment if you have any views!)

Now, as for the border patrol. I actually was rather surprised at some of the respect given by classmates, but then again I would suspect nothing less. These guys are trying to make sure we stay safe and that people who aren't suppose to be here stay out. Yes, I understand that illegal immigration has somewhat helped us, but then again, their wasting our cash! If the Mexican government would just please get it together rather than us having to foot the bill for so many people, this whole immigration thing wouldn't be a problem! Also, for those of you who think that the border is not an issue, you should take into consideration the idea of terrorism. I mean, yes, there are plenty of ways to get around the system if you really wanted to be a threat to our country, but at least these guys are taking into consideration one level.

Anyways, now time for HEROES! YAY!