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At least 1,100 people are dead in Indonesia as a result of two large earthquakes in as many days, United Nations humanitarian chief John Holmes told reporters Thursday. The 6.6 magnitude quake Thursday hit South Sumatra, about 100 miles  from Bengkulu, the U.S.

1. Can you do these stretches sitting down or standing up? yes.
   
2. What posture should you always begin at?neutral posture.
   
3. Why is breathing helpful? It helps circulation of blood and makes you relax
   
4. Choose three of these stretches as your favorite.  Why did you select them?

(1)windmills-easy to follow in anywhere.

(2) wrist bends-this is helpful because we use our wrists a lot when we use computer.

 (3)eye rests- it can be helpful for me cause my eyes are always hurt when I use computer.

1.List 10 new facts that you did not know before :

(1) Meaning of office ergonomics

(2)How ergonomics effect to our posture

(3)Your arms have to be 90 degree when you’re typing. 

(3)Meaning of  CDT and why does it happen.

(4)Overusing of wrist can cause CDT.

(5)Dark surrounding can be helpful for protecting your eyes.

(6) Keep supplies near from you.

(7)Bending your wrist can be damage to it.

(8)What is carpal tunnel.

(9)Importance of good posture.

(10)Keep head above shoulders.

2.What is CTD? Cumulative Trauma Disorders

3.Why do CTD’s occur?  Becaiuse of overusing of wrist and bad posture. 

4.What is Egronomics? the science of designing the workplace to fit the worker.

Honestly, I chose Saint Mary because there was no choice except that. I came from Korea about a month ago. This is my first year in America and my parents didn’t want me to stay with strange people.

Now, I’m staying at my father’s friend’s house. Saint Mary was the nearest school from his house so i decided to came here. It takes only 5 minutes to get there from school.

I don’t know much about this school yet because I have been here for only 3 weeks, but the part that I like most is that this school is smallet than others. There are not many students here so it’s not crowded, and quiet. Also, it’s easier to concentrate on the class and we can discuss easily during the class.

I googled good posture and i found the website about it.

http://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Your-Posture

There were 5 following lessons.

1.Sit in an office chair.

 2.Align your back with the back of the office chair. Avoid slouching or leaning forward, especially when tired from sitting in the office chair for long periods. Keep your shoulders straight.

 3.Flex your arms at a 75- to 90-degree angle at the elbows. You may have to adjust the office chair.

4.Make sure your neck, back, and heels are all aligned.

5.Keep both feet flat on the floor. If there’s a problem with feet reaching the floor comfortably, a footrest can be used along with the office chair.

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/08/21/solar.cellphone/index.html

1.Who/what is this article about?

It’s about solar cell phones.

2.Where was this article taking place?

In developing nations.

3.What is the topic comparing and/or contrasting?

Benefits of solar energy to conventional battery power.

4.When did this particular situation occur?

From earlier this year.

5.All of the pictorial and factual evidence has helped you shape your thoughts on this topic. In your own words, please predict one possible solution/outcome of this situation.

People who couldn’t use electricity became to use cellphone, and we can use cellphone anywhere, anytime even though there’s no battery. Also, we can save electiricity.

6.Compare this article with something you have read or seen before.  Why does this ring a bell?  (this could be a song, television show, movie, friend, life experience etc.)

I’ve read an article about solar cars which are moving with the solar energy. This is familiar because i’ve heard about the solar energy as an alternative energy from the school or news.

7.Give some instances where this article looses your attention.  Why?  What were they discussing?

The part that talking about how many people in Kenya use cell phone. I think it gets out of topic.

8.If you could pick a different ending to this particular situation, what would it be and why?

I’ll inturoduce other use of solar energy to emphasize the topic.

9.What is the most important message that is embedded within this story?

The new technologies like solar energy system are developed and they are very useful.

10.Did you agree or disagree with the decision making in this story? (This may be hard if your article does not pertain to an individual; try your best)

Yes, i agree because it is beneficial for both human and environment.

My favorite childhood memory is  a vacation to Paris with my family when i was six years old. My father lived in London at that time because of  his business, and my mother and i visited him from Korea. We went to Paris by Eurostar. I saw an Eiffel tower at night and it was awesome. I also went to Disney Park. I think that vacation was very  impressive to me because it was my first overseas trip.