Solar power is an important energy source as we run out of fossil fuels and other non-renewable energy sources run dry, and as we have to face the reality of global warming. Solar power has only recently gotten much media hype, but it has been around since the 1880s, when Charles Fritts used
selenium cells coated by an extremely thin layer of gold. The first selenium cells only converted about 1% of light into electricity, but in the 1930s Bruno Large created a solar cell using silver selenide. These too, only were able to make use of about 1% of the light energy, but selenium cells led to the development of silicon cells, which had an efficency of approximately 4.5-6%, and (though they are up to 20% efficent today) are currently the industry standard in solar power. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVwGDQlWwqw8laHJzBomLm2ROo5TTJ9OZhaOhMFb9nXHDreI_Z3N8eENLOmjO2LALUGlBjI_VbyXPGISEhWYiqjt5tyB0gYd5FtS9srmaQxah1WJVdEKaV8ZCkKVTm0idEPvxSUdjDUm4/s1600/Solar.jpg
Perlin (1999) p. 147
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Friday, September 9, 2011
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Fatima
Day 20
As I was waiting for Mik to get out of school, she came running to me just as she was confronted by this cruel girl named Shantelle. She said that I was a Zulu terrorist and that I was nothing. She also mocked Mik for her deafness. One of her friends offered me to help entertain the children at her niece’s birthday party. When Shantelle ordered her not to talk to me, she and all but two of Shantelle’s posse left. The girl whose niece had the birthday party left me her phone number. I am very worried for Mik, however, for Shantelle’s mannerisms at the time and a bulge in her pocket seem to suggest that she was carrying some form of a weapon.
Later, when I went to the VA hospital, I let Mik teach my class. She showed a packed room of fifty people: children, adults, and veterans (one of whom was catatonic), how to make paper figures of each other and of dolls. After an hour, these dolls were strolling along a model of a city street that Mik and I made from scrap materials. Afterward, the man who was in charge of the program seemed to be very downtrodden. It may have been something unrelated to the program, but it seemed as if he was very pessimistic about the program. I sincerely hope and believe that he is wrong.
Day 18
Some ignorant simple-minded people called me a terrorist today while I was on my way back from my failed attempt to visit the Statue of Liberty. Despite this, my opinion of this country is high, as most Americans are wonderful. Thankfully, Mik led me into a store when they came back, possibly to attack me. Mik asked for a job application there, although I got the impression that both she and the manager of the place knew that she would not be hired. I think that if I can obtain a green card, I may wish to work there. Later, when I declined an invitation to her apartment because of the police station directly across the street, Mik called me paranoid. That is very easy for one to say until one is an illegal immigrant themselves. I did, however agree to paint a mural of the Statue of Liberty, and to write Emma Lazarus’s poem which is on a plaque on Liberty’s pedestal. Despite having to paint over gang graffiti, Liberty looked beautiful with her ultraviolet wings I added as she looked upon the cityscape.
Day 8
Today I did volunteer work at the hospital for veterans. I taught students, most of whom were children taking a break from visiting their parents, about how to make paper designs. There was one veteran latecomer to the class, who almost left when one of the girls was shocked when she saw his bandages as he rolled in on his motorized wheelchair. Thankfully, I was able to persuade him to come back, and he even sat next to the shocked girl without incident. I was also very grateful that word had spread about my teaching. Yesterday I had only two students, whereas today I had a full house (which was admittedly only ten people). I hope that soon there are more chairs so that I can spread the artistic beauty that can be made with nothing more than a simple piece of paper. Afterward, I went with Mik to the store to purchase food. They have wonderful varieties of food at the supermarket there, and I was amazed when Mik told me that this store was nowhere near as good as most others. I am so happy to live in such a plentiful nation.
Day 4
I have just gotten directions to a man who is known for helping immigrants with connections to work and housing. I paid him five hundred dollars (which is a small price for what it is worth), and he gave me a job selling newspapers and directions to an inexpensive, but wonderful room. I cannot believe that the woman called such a wonderful place to live bare and dark. Another thing which I absolutely cannot comprehend is how the neighborhood I am in is considered rough here. If this neighborhood is considered rough by American standards, I can only imagine what magnificence the rest of this country has been blessed with. My only complaint is that I must be awake by 3:00 a.m., but again, that is a very small price to pay.
As I was waiting for Mik to get out of school, she came running to me just as she was confronted by this cruel girl named Shantelle. She said that I was a Zulu terrorist and that I was nothing. She also mocked Mik for her deafness. One of her friends offered me to help entertain the children at her niece’s birthday party. When Shantelle ordered her not to talk to me, she and all but two of Shantelle’s posse left. The girl whose niece had the birthday party left me her phone number. I am very worried for Mik, however, for Shantelle’s mannerisms at the time and a bulge in her pocket seem to suggest that she was carrying some form of a weapon.
Later, when I went to the VA hospital, I let Mik teach my class. She showed a packed room of fifty people: children, adults, and veterans (one of whom was catatonic), how to make paper figures of each other and of dolls. After an hour, these dolls were strolling along a model of a city street that Mik and I made from scrap materials. Afterward, the man who was in charge of the program seemed to be very downtrodden. It may have been something unrelated to the program, but it seemed as if he was very pessimistic about the program. I sincerely hope and believe that he is wrong.
Day 18
Some ignorant simple-minded people called me a terrorist today while I was on my way back from my failed attempt to visit the Statue of Liberty. Despite this, my opinion of this country is high, as most Americans are wonderful. Thankfully, Mik led me into a store when they came back, possibly to attack me. Mik asked for a job application there, although I got the impression that both she and the manager of the place knew that she would not be hired. I think that if I can obtain a green card, I may wish to work there. Later, when I declined an invitation to her apartment because of the police station directly across the street, Mik called me paranoid. That is very easy for one to say until one is an illegal immigrant themselves. I did, however agree to paint a mural of the Statue of Liberty, and to write Emma Lazarus’s poem which is on a plaque on Liberty’s pedestal. Despite having to paint over gang graffiti, Liberty looked beautiful with her ultraviolet wings I added as she looked upon the cityscape.
Day 8
Today I did volunteer work at the hospital for veterans. I taught students, most of whom were children taking a break from visiting their parents, about how to make paper designs. There was one veteran latecomer to the class, who almost left when one of the girls was shocked when she saw his bandages as he rolled in on his motorized wheelchair. Thankfully, I was able to persuade him to come back, and he even sat next to the shocked girl without incident. I was also very grateful that word had spread about my teaching. Yesterday I had only two students, whereas today I had a full house (which was admittedly only ten people). I hope that soon there are more chairs so that I can spread the artistic beauty that can be made with nothing more than a simple piece of paper. Afterward, I went with Mik to the store to purchase food. They have wonderful varieties of food at the supermarket there, and I was amazed when Mik told me that this store was nowhere near as good as most others. I am so happy to live in such a plentiful nation.
Day 4
I have just gotten directions to a man who is known for helping immigrants with connections to work and housing. I paid him five hundred dollars (which is a small price for what it is worth), and he gave me a job selling newspapers and directions to an inexpensive, but wonderful room. I cannot believe that the woman called such a wonderful place to live bare and dark. Another thing which I absolutely cannot comprehend is how the neighborhood I am in is considered rough here. If this neighborhood is considered rough by American standards, I can only imagine what magnificence the rest of this country has been blessed with. My only complaint is that I must be awake by 3:00 a.m., but again, that is a very small price to pay.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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1. Tycho Brahe was born in Skane (which was then under Danish rule) in 1546.
2. Tycho’s father was from the Danish nobility. His mother was from an important, but not noble family. He was the second child of ten and he had one older sister.
3. Tycho Brahe was educated at the University of Wittenburg and University of Rostock.
6. Tycho Brahe was an astronomer.
7. Tycho wrote De Nova Stella, which is still studied today.
8. Tycho was the last astronomer to propose the geocentric model, albeit with minor variations.
9. Tycho had a silver nose. His real one was cut off in a duel.
2. Tycho’s father was from the Danish nobility. His mother was from an important, but not noble family. He was the second child of ten and he had one older sister.
3. Tycho Brahe was educated at the University of Wittenburg and University of Rostock.
6. Tycho Brahe was an astronomer.
7. Tycho wrote De Nova Stella, which is still studied today.
8. Tycho was the last astronomer to propose the geocentric model, albeit with minor variations.
9. Tycho had a silver nose. His real one was cut off in a duel.
Friday, October 2, 2009
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Imagine what helping both humanity and the environment, and getting paid for it would be like. That is what being an environmental engineer is. I love to help the environment, and I love to help people. I also am an auditory learner, but my learning styles were a close call between all three. Adaptability is one of the Work Styles, and it is something that I certainly have in the area of learning styles. My two top work values are Achievement and Recognition. This job shares my work value hierarchy almost exactly. The only thing which is different is that Independence and Relationships are 4th and 5th, respectively, for this job, but they are switched in that order for me. My Holland Code is pretty different, with my code being AIE, and the code for Environmental Engineers is IRC. Considering that I score abhorrently in the “Conventional” section, I may want to think carefully about whether I can get an assignment at a particular job which does not fit the “Conventional” mold.
The education required for this job is a bachelor’s degree or higher. I plan to get at least master’s degree. My Uncle Kevin plans to be an environmental engineer, but he only has bachelor’s degree. In all probability, however, a master’s degree would help me get paid more. Some physical challenges I will face are finger dexterity, hearing sensitivity, manual dexterity, depth perception, trunk strength, spatial orientation, arm-hand steadiness, dynamic strength, and gross body orientation. Some mental challenges I will face are conflict situations, time pressure, and selective attention. A bachelor’s degree is required for this occupation. You are obviously required to pay for it, but there is much financial aid for college to be had. Also, a valid license or registration to practice engineering is required in order to be considered qualified. This license probably has a nominal fee which one pays for out of one’s out pocket.
The risks involved in being an environmental engineer include dealing with unpleasant and angry people, exposure to contaminants, exposure to minor cuts, burns, stings, and exposure to hazardous equipment. It should be very easy to find a job, as the growth rate over 2006-2016 is projected to be much faster than average (21% or higher). One can earn a decent income immediately, as the entry wage is $45,000 a year. The promotion potential is likely to be quite high, with such rapid rates of job growth. A job as an environmental engineer is virtually bound to be secure, as there is a need for more and more of them.
A job as an environmental engineer pays quite well. In fact, the median wage for all of the U.S. was $74,000, and for Delaware it was $65,300. There are numerous health care benefits if one works in the public sector, which many environmental engineers do. If one chooses to work in the private sector, however, the benefits will vary drastically from company to company. Opportunities for advancement are likely to grow along with the number of environmental engineers because the more people you have, the more bosses you need.
I think that being an environmental engineer would be one of the greatest careers out there for me. I would be able to pursue my love of the environment and be able to make a fairly high income out of it. This career, while it does not match my Holland Code very well (with the exception of the investigative trait), does match my work values, and it is a job which I would enjoy. Also, as demonstrated by the lifestyle budget, it might not allow me to live the lifestyle I want to live immediately, but it should after a very short period of time. Also, being an environmental engineer would help me become a better humanitarian and a better citizen of the world because I could work on projects that protected people in impoverished places from various pollutants and other environmental ills. I would be good at it as well, due to my large knowledge of math, science, biology, physics, and chemistry. I would enjoy being an environmental engineer because my altruistic desires for both the environment and the world’s poor would be satisfied as well as my selfish desire to make a good income and have a good education. I could be a very good environmental engineer.
Works Cited
Delaware Department of Labor. Delaware Career Compass. Wilmington: Delaware Career Resource Network, 2009
Environmental Engineers. Web. 30 Sept. 2009..
"How Do I Become Board Certified?" American Academy of Environmental Engineers. Web. 3 Oct. 2009.
"Details Report for: Environmental Engineers." O*Net. Web. 3 Oct. 2009..
"Occupation Profile - America's Career InfoNet." Career Onestop. Web. 4 Oct. 2009..
"OPM-Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan Home Page." OPM-U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Web. 4 Oct. 2009.
The education required for this job is a bachelor’s degree or higher. I plan to get at least master’s degree. My Uncle Kevin plans to be an environmental engineer, but he only has bachelor’s degree. In all probability, however, a master’s degree would help me get paid more. Some physical challenges I will face are finger dexterity, hearing sensitivity, manual dexterity, depth perception, trunk strength, spatial orientation, arm-hand steadiness, dynamic strength, and gross body orientation. Some mental challenges I will face are conflict situations, time pressure, and selective attention. A bachelor’s degree is required for this occupation. You are obviously required to pay for it, but there is much financial aid for college to be had. Also, a valid license or registration to practice engineering is required in order to be considered qualified. This license probably has a nominal fee which one pays for out of one’s out pocket.
The risks involved in being an environmental engineer include dealing with unpleasant and angry people, exposure to contaminants, exposure to minor cuts, burns, stings, and exposure to hazardous equipment. It should be very easy to find a job, as the growth rate over 2006-2016 is projected to be much faster than average (21% or higher). One can earn a decent income immediately, as the entry wage is $45,000 a year. The promotion potential is likely to be quite high, with such rapid rates of job growth. A job as an environmental engineer is virtually bound to be secure, as there is a need for more and more of them.
A job as an environmental engineer pays quite well. In fact, the median wage for all of the U.S. was $74,000, and for Delaware it was $65,300. There are numerous health care benefits if one works in the public sector, which many environmental engineers do. If one chooses to work in the private sector, however, the benefits will vary drastically from company to company. Opportunities for advancement are likely to grow along with the number of environmental engineers because the more people you have, the more bosses you need.
I think that being an environmental engineer would be one of the greatest careers out there for me. I would be able to pursue my love of the environment and be able to make a fairly high income out of it. This career, while it does not match my Holland Code very well (with the exception of the investigative trait), does match my work values, and it is a job which I would enjoy. Also, as demonstrated by the lifestyle budget, it might not allow me to live the lifestyle I want to live immediately, but it should after a very short period of time. Also, being an environmental engineer would help me become a better humanitarian and a better citizen of the world because I could work on projects that protected people in impoverished places from various pollutants and other environmental ills. I would be good at it as well, due to my large knowledge of math, science, biology, physics, and chemistry. I would enjoy being an environmental engineer because my altruistic desires for both the environment and the world’s poor would be satisfied as well as my selfish desire to make a good income and have a good education. I could be a very good environmental engineer.
Works Cited
Delaware Department of Labor. Delaware Career Compass. Wilmington: Delaware Career Resource Network, 2009
Environmental Engineers. Web. 30 Sept. 2009.
"How Do I Become Board Certified?" American Academy of Environmental Engineers. Web. 3 Oct. 2009.
"Details Report for: Environmental Engineers." O*Net. Web. 3 Oct. 2009.
"Occupation Profile - America's Career InfoNet." Career Onestop. Web. 4 Oct. 2009.
"OPM-Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan Home Page." OPM-U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Web. 4 Oct. 2009.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Why I am Qualified
This essay is about why I am qualified to be a piano instructor. I got a Superior-minus in a piano contest at the upper-intermediate level. Also, I have been playing the piano for the totality of six years. My household consists of five people and it is two families living together. I am also very intelligent and get Distinguished Honors (straight A’s).
My responsibilities, aside from the obvious, chiefly consist of doing various household chores. I have to take out the trash, carry the laundry down to the basement, and deliver the laundry to people’s rooms. I have an IQ of 144 and got a 268 on the math MAP test (Despite the fact that these numbers are meaningless and are on occasion inaccurate, I just consider them an “accomplishment” because they reflect my intelligence.) I also made the All-Star team as a pitcher in 4th grade. Recently, I got a third place in a piano contest and second place in a piano contest. In addition, I am in chorus (as a major) and band (as a xylophone minor) at Cab Calloway School of the Arts, which I obviously got into.
My basic skills mainly deal with directions. I can follow directions well if they are given to me clearly. I am also good at giving clear directions (e.g. I wouldn’t say, “Get that over there”.). Also, I am very dependable, even if the task that I am assigned to do obliges awakening at 2:00 a.m. Trustworthiness, however, is my “strongest” basic skill, which I use to build trust with all the people around me.
My technical skills, unlike my basic skills, are very numerous. I am very good with music and I have been playing piano for six years. Also, I am particularly intelligent in the school subjects of social studies, history, math, and geography. In addition, I play the guitar, sing, and play the xylophone. I am also very good with little kids.
In conclusion, I think that I would be a good piano teacher for you to hire. I would be a valuable recruiting tool to the company, as children often feel more comfortable with someone of a similar age. In addition, I would be an industrious worker who is an asset to the company. Please hire me and contact me as soon as you have made a hiring decision.
This essay is about why I am qualified to be a piano instructor. I got a Superior-minus in a piano contest at the upper-intermediate level. Also, I have been playing the piano for the totality of six years. My household consists of five people and it is two families living together. I am also very intelligent and get Distinguished Honors (straight A’s).
My responsibilities, aside from the obvious, chiefly consist of doing various household chores. I have to take out the trash, carry the laundry down to the basement, and deliver the laundry to people’s rooms. I have an IQ of 144 and got a 268 on the math MAP test (Despite the fact that these numbers are meaningless and are on occasion inaccurate, I just consider them an “accomplishment” because they reflect my intelligence.) I also made the All-Star team as a pitcher in 4th grade. Recently, I got a third place in a piano contest and second place in a piano contest. In addition, I am in chorus (as a major) and band (as a xylophone minor) at Cab Calloway School of the Arts, which I obviously got into.
My basic skills mainly deal with directions. I can follow directions well if they are given to me clearly. I am also good at giving clear directions (e.g. I wouldn’t say, “Get that over there”.). Also, I am very dependable, even if the task that I am assigned to do obliges awakening at 2:00 a.m. Trustworthiness, however, is my “strongest” basic skill, which I use to build trust with all the people around me.
My technical skills, unlike my basic skills, are very numerous. I am very good with music and I have been playing piano for six years. Also, I am particularly intelligent in the school subjects of social studies, history, math, and geography. In addition, I play the guitar, sing, and play the xylophone. I am also very good with little kids.
In conclusion, I think that I would be a good piano teacher for you to hire. I would be a valuable recruiting tool to the company, as children often feel more comfortable with someone of a similar age. In addition, I would be an industrious worker who is an asset to the company. Please hire me and contact me as soon as you have made a hiring decision.
Why I am Qualified
This essay is about why I am qualified to be a piano instructor. I got a Superior-minus in a piano contest at the upper-intermediate level. Also, I have been playing the piano for the totality of six years. My household consists of five people and it is two families living together. I am also very intelligent and get Distinguished Honors (straight A’s).
My responsibilities, aside from the obvious, chiefly consist of doing various household chores. I have to take out the trash, carry the laundry down to the basement, and deliver the laundry to people’s rooms. I have an IQ of 144 and got a 268 on the math MAP test (Despite the fact that these numbers are meaningless and are on occasion inaccurate, I just consider them an “accomplishment” because they reflect my intelligence.) I also made the All-Star team as a pitcher in 4th grade. Recently, I got a third place in a piano contest and second place in a piano contest. In addition, I am in chorus (as a major) and band (as a xylophone minor) at Cab Calloway School of the Arts, which I obviously got into.
My basic skills mainly deal with directions. I can follow directions well if they are given to me clearly. I am also good at giving clear directions (e.g. I wouldn’t say, “Get that over there”.). Also, I am very dependable, even if the task that I am assigned to do obliges awakening at 2:00 a.m. Trustworthiness, however, is my “strongest” basic skill, which I use to build trust with all the people around me.
This essay is about why I am qualified to be a piano instructor. I got a Superior-minus in a piano contest at the upper-intermediate level. Also, I have been playing the piano for the totality of six years. My household consists of five people and it is two families living together. I am also very intelligent and get Distinguished Honors (straight A’s).
My responsibilities, aside from the obvious, chiefly consist of doing various household chores. I have to take out the trash, carry the laundry down to the basement, and deliver the laundry to people’s rooms. I have an IQ of 144 and got a 268 on the math MAP test (Despite the fact that these numbers are meaningless and are on occasion inaccurate, I just consider them an “accomplishment” because they reflect my intelligence.) I also made the All-Star team as a pitcher in 4th grade. Recently, I got a third place in a piano contest and second place in a piano contest. In addition, I am in chorus (as a major) and band (as a xylophone minor) at Cab Calloway School of the Arts, which I obviously got into.
My basic skills mainly deal with directions. I can follow directions well if they are given to me clearly. I am also good at giving clear directions (e.g. I wouldn’t say, “Get that over there”.). Also, I am very dependable, even if the task that I am assigned to do obliges awakening at 2:00 a.m. Trustworthiness, however, is my “strongest” basic skill, which I use to build trust with all the people around me.
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