S.S. Wood Chipper Incident

Did you know there was a death of an innocent man at a recycling companies building? Well, the death was reported about 12 noon on Tuesday. All this took place in Edison, and police/authorities finally wrapped up the case with saying it was an accident where "Henry Aguilar", 31, was taking some wood up on a converyor belt or so; and then went with the wood into the chopper. It's very unfortunate that things like this happen. Not only that, but he was living in New Brunswick, and his parents were all the way back in their homeland of Honduras. It is expected/guessed that this was all an accident. Though I don't have more info to offer, I think it's important that people know of what's happening around them, and that you're always aware of the enviornment you are in.

http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/middlesex/index.ssf?/base/news-4/123562605448140.xml&coll=1

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Roller Coaster Project

This week in science, we grouped ourselves with four other partners, and our groups started building either a skate park or roller coaster(all the groups in yellow science chose a roller coaster.) We used supplies collected for almost the past 3 months consisting of toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, cardboard rolls, and boxes. My teacher supplied most of the boxes and all the tape for keeping the project together! In order to obtain these items and objects, you would have to use "Omega Money". A student would be awarded with Omega money when a student does something good, helpful, or honorable. Anyway, we have to include hills, and loops in the track/project to show how momentum and Newton's three laws is applied; and instead of an actual skateboard or train, we would use a marbel. The project hasn't ended yet so I don't know if my group's project is successful, but so far we've had ups and downs of the roller coaster.

Reflection, Refraction, & Defraction Lab Response

Last week, we did a little project where we had to complete a packet with about 10 stations. At these stations, either reflection, or refraction was shown. Some examples of the reflection stations are, at one of those stations, you would most likely have a mirror or obviously something to be reflected back into your eyes. At stations such as refraction, there might be something to do with a liquid, and how the light is bent through the liquid, or how the light travels through it... in this case, a strong and excellent example of refraction is when you put an item such as a pen in a half full cup of water. But you wouldn't see the pen where you expect it to be, because the light is refracted (bent) through the water to show you the image a little bit off of where the actual object is. It was quite interesting to learn about reflection, and refraction because you basically have seen it your whole life, but never knew why it happened or what it was.

Social Studies Local C.E.-SB FOOD PANTRY

This week in South Brunswick, a report and studies show that becuase of poeple losing their jobs, they need help. We all know what that means right? Food Pantry! Word is trying to be spread to let others know to do their share and donate some food to the food pantry. Here in South Brunswick about 40 families in 2008 have used the Pantry becuase they have no other choice! It is important that we take care of each other, becuase if not, we might not even live becuase of hunger. Some people are very generous and go almost everyday to drop off a WHOLE BOX of canned goods; But the Social Services Director LouAnne Wolf also said that diapers, disposable utensils, and canned meats are also needed. Last year, in 2008, about $73,000 was spent on gift cards and services needed! Donations for 2009 are pretty strong for right now, but the Pantry could always use more. I think it's important that we all pitch in,becuase if everyone put one item in, it equals a lot for those families.

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