Should We Put the World in the Hands of Machines?

     A few decades ago, artificial intelligence was the stuff of sci-fi movies. Today, we already see it coming to life with Siri, Alexa, and Google Home. But is it really a good idea to have them around. I am not saying that they will grow their own minds and kill us all, but they could be used negatively.

     I personally think AI is a good idea. If we come up with ways to keep the machines out of bad hands and find renewable sources of energy, they could help so many people in so many ways.

     Tell me what you think in the comments. Make sure to follow and I'll see you next Friday!

                                 

     Bonjour! I have been a little sick these past few days, so I thought of this post. Hopefully it helps you like it helped me. So let's... ACHOO!... 'scuze me... get started!

1. Use a NetiPot. This is a device which helps you rinse out your nose. It helps me with my sinus headaches and the only downside it that it feels and looks a little strange. Teehee. Basically, take BOILED water and a little bit of PURE (not iodized) salt and mix. Then, pour into a NetiPot and tip your head to the side. While breathing through your mouth, pour it through your nostril SLOWLY. It should drain out the other nostril. Switch nostrils halfway through, and blow the excess water out without using your hands. If used only once per day, they have many proven benefits.

2. Use a cough drop before bed. Using a cough drop literally a few minutes or less before bed helps me sleep without the incessant coughing. You know what I mean. As long as you don't have it in your mouth when you sleep, you will be safe.

3. Sleep on your side with your head on a high pillow. This is supposed to stop coughing, according to my mom. I don't know about that since I've never done it any other way, but it doesn't hurt.

4. REST! All I can say is... well... duh! If you are sick, it is better to stay home and take it easy. You won't be able to do your best work, you might get your friends sick, and you will take longer to get better. 

Now, time for some totally unrelated news in the form of an overly dramatic narrative!

   She sat in the darkness, trembling, heart racing and tumbling. The only source of light in the room was a flickering candle. Her mom's cell phone showed a scary image of the local power line, with sparks coming out of it, brilliant flashes of light against the dark night sky.

     It was a feat that she even slept, and a restless sleep it was. But when she woke up, the experience was fading away. It felt like a dream, but it was real.

And seriously, it was. The power went out last week and I realized how dependent we are on electricity. Our fridge was off, as were the lights, TV, and heater. You really have to experience it to believe it, but it was scary how we base our lives around electricity. What if it went out and never came back?

Anyway, follow and comment down below the word "Grapefruit" if you made it to here. BYE!

And did you like my new signature?

     

     One of the things that drives me nuts is when people say things like, "Don't swallow that gum, because it won't come out the other end for another seven years." Like, really!? It comes out the other end in a couple of days, and anyone who stops to think about it will figure that out without even attempting it. Today I decided to shed light on some such myths and legends that have gotten so out of hand that people believe them to be facts.

1. Gum will get stuck in your digestive tract for 7 years if swallowed. BUSTED: Just as gum doesn't stick to your mouth when you chew it, it won't stick to your gut. 

2. Bats are blind. BUSTED: All species of bats can see. They use echolocation, smell, and sight to hunt.

3. Tilt your head back during a nosebleed. BUSTED: You should actually tilt your head forward. Although tilting your head back will help you to avoid making a mess, it might send blood back down the throat, causing nausea.

4. Reading in dim light will ruin your eyes. BUSTED: The only thing it can cause is eyestrain, which is temporary. That being said, be honest with yourself; if you can't see the letters on the page, turn on the light. Your eyes will thank you for it.

5. A camel's hump holds water. BUSTED: It holds fat, and up to 80 pounds of it!

SOME RANDOM NEWS:

     I am down with a cold

     I took a math placement test for Jr. High, and I hope to get into Math Honors.

     I am really grateful for the new support I am getting on this blog!

Make sure to follow this blog, and comment down below if you learned something new! 

Toodley-doo!

Persuasion Station: Should the Pledge of Allegiance be said in Schools?

     In class, we were having a debate on the issue of 'should the Pledge be said in schools'. First of all, I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings by sharing my opinion, so please do not be offended. Before I begin, these are the words:

I pledge allegiance, to the flag,

of the United States of America,

and to the republic, for which it stands,

one nation, under God,

indivisible

with liberty and justice for all.

     I believe the Pledge should not be said in schools. If you closely examine the words, it means you are promising to serve your country. Being an immigrant myself, I feel that it is unfair to have to say this when your allegiance lies with another country as well. It also has confusing wording, and to most people it means nothing. We spend time learning the Pledge, but really, it is more like a monotonous, redundant poem that we are made to recite. some people say the Pledge promotes patriotism and pride, but for it to have any effect on us, we need to know the meaning of what we are saying. as a final thought, did you ever notice that the pledge has the phrase 'under God' in it? What if you believe in many gods? No gods? The Pledge could be misinterpreted as being religiously offensive. Oh, and the Pledge also takes away time we could spend learning.

Do you believe the Pledge should be said in schools? Comment down below, and don't forget to follow!

And yes, I will stop uploading on Tuesdays. You guys deserve better content, and now I will be able to spend twice as much time on 1 good post per week!

Bye!

     I don't know about you guys, but some things really make me FLIP OUT! Here are a few of them:

1.  The word 'yass'. Like, seriously. Just type 'yes'. 'Yass' isn't impressing anyone.
2.  When my hair falls into my eyes. You can probably guess why this is annoying.
3.  When people force you to eat because 'children are starving in Africa'. Okay, they are. But what good is me eating doing them. If children are starving, DONATE! Don't tell me to eat!
4.  Chain messages. They are just urban legends, and they waste my data!

     Hope you guys enjoyed! Comment down below if you relate, and make sure to follow this bog by clicking the blue button. Aloha!

Becoming a Thunderbolt

     Hey guys. So yesterday the counselor from Thornton (my Jr. High) came to my school to talk to us about electives and the like. IT'S SO STRESSFUL TO APPLY FOR THESE ELECTIVES AND GET EVERYTHING TOGETHER! I have to manage school, homework, extracurriculars, and asocial life (not that I am a party animal). Plus, I need a new band textbook and they are sold out everywhere! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH! If you guys are already in middle school, please advise me in the comments below. I NEED IT!

     Hopefully that didn't scare you. If it didn't, pleas follow this blog. See you on Friday!

Have a Nice Day

     So sorry! But it's like 8:00 and I need to go to school. All I have to say is that on tuesday there will be a big post, so make sure to follow this blog. And I apologize again for my lapse in memory. Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY PIKID3!