Non-Fiction RRE

This article is based on a study done in the University of Massachusetts.  The researchers there studied the process of mitosis and why it goes wrong at times.  During mitosis the duplicated chromosomes are supposed to divide equally between two daughter cells.  However, in many cases that does not happen which leads to many problems.  The researchers found that in most cases the problems are due to incorrect interactions between chromosomes and spindle fibers.  Chromosomes must align perfectly on the spindle fibers.  Microtubule filaments make the spindle fibers.  The site of interaction between the microtubule filament and chromosomes are called kinetochores.  When the interaction is complete, Polar Ejection Force (PEF) pulls the chromosomes apart.  They found this defect in interaction is pretty common, occurring in almost 90% of cells.  When it occurs in somatic cells, either the cells die, or cancer develops.  When it occurs in gametes, there can be serious birth defects.  The research shows the strength of PEF is essential is proper cell division.

            This article was really interesting because it shows how commonly mistakes can occur during mitosis.  Our bodies are made up of billions of cells, so mitosis is very common.  It is scary to think that problems that fairly common can cause cancer in our body.  It also must be concerning for couples planning to have kids, and defects in egg or sperm cells can cause serious birth defects.  I hope the scientists find a way to prevent such inaccuracies during mitosis.

New Animal Rules

This article is about the new rules made by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN).  Earlier, ICZN had very strict rules about publishing names of new animals on paper.  However now those information can be electronically published.  They believe this process will speed up the process of adding animals to the database.  However, many other scientists don’t agree with this view.  It is difficult enough to keep track of all the new discoveries.  Often, many scientists in different parts of the world name the same animals with different names.  So ICZN needed the strict rules to link scientists all over the world.  According to the article, about 20,000 new animal species are added each year, and for each taxa 2-10 legal names can be found.  This makes the process of properly keeping records very difficult.  While many scientists believe digitalizing will make things more confusing, ICZN feels it will make the process faster and less complicated.  They still have rules for digitally publishing nomenclature.  The electronic journal which publishes the information must have an ISSN or ISBN number.

Blood Brothers

In this Article, I read that skateboarding isn't only a hobby. It is a way of life. The author of this article explains how skateboarding was a huge part of his life and how it was the only thing he ever wanted to do. He also explained how skateboarding required patience. Something he did not posses, but as he stepped on the board he was naturally gifted with the skill of skateboarding. After landing his first trick, he got the hang of it and continued to skate board. The kick flip is a simple beginners move, so his friends began to call him a "poser" which is a huge insult to all skateboarders.  He took the insult so literal that he decided to do something wild. On a summers day he went to the skate park and was ready to tame the beast of the entire skate park... THE STAIRS. It may not sound to intimidating, but the blood stains of other people have marked these stairs making all fear its height. He attempted doing a trick down these stair and failed landing on his full of BLOOD. He may have failed, but it gave him more confidence. 

South Park Boredom Poem

Fat and Chubby. Small and weak. Fat boy Cartman can't see his feet.

Stan Marsh

and Kyle too!

Two best friends, a Christian. And a jew.

Butters weird. Nothing much you can say, but he is clueless, and loves doing the right thang.

and lastly Kenny.

The one who always dies, "YOU KILLED KENNY!"

"YOU BASTARDS"

Is what his friends would cry!

MmmmmmKay. Is what Mr. Mackey would say, in any situation of the day.

And Mr. Garrison.

The oddest of them all, has a huge craving for...

(Secret word that wasn't used so I can't get into trouble.)

Sonnet

Call of Duty, epic shooting all day.

Turn off the lights and turn geek mode on.

On the battlefield its no place to play.

More kills than deaths, my K/D so strong.

M27, pop the cap on ya.

Been a pro since I was 8 years of age.

Laughin' at your death, quote "ha ha ha ha"

Gamer beast, release me from my noob cage.

When six year old kids come and try to fight

I show my armory and all my power

Release the darkness, black as winters night.

Slaughtering the strongest men with my might.

Like a super hero, save the teams town.

Might as well be the king, please hand me my crown.

DEMONATA SERIES: WOLF ISLAND


In the book, Wolf Island, by Darren Shan. The young disciple of Dervish Grady, known as Grubbs Grady is realizing that he might face the fate of his family. THE LYCANTHROPIC CURSE. Also known as the werewolf curse. Many members of his family become werewolves on a full moon and he might be the next victim. As a full moon came nothing changed. Grubbs stood exactly the same as he was, but that doesn't mean trouble didn't come down his path. As everything seemed perfect a hoard of werewolves attacked Grubbs, his unlce/teacher Dervish, and their dear friend Meera. A huge battle erupted but Grubbs and his companions weren't strong enough and they were forced to escape. No one was hurt, but much fear struck their hearts. Grubbs then after travels with his other teacher Beranabus and his friend Kernel Fleck. As he leaves later on Dervish and his other partner Bec are attacked again. Bec helps Dervish escape and takes him to the hospital. Grubbs returns back through a portal and gets to the hospital and finds a demon on Dervish. He fights the demon off and helps Dervish out of there. The almost life taking adventure Grubbs went through was incredibly difficult but everyone survived somehow. Lets see if he can pull it off again...

PICTURE BOOK
Page 1

Jason was a lonely boy. He always wanted friends, but he was too afraid to talk his classmates. He would watch them all play and have a good time while he sat there and watched what they would do.


Page 2

“I want to go talk to them”, he said with a frown on his face, but instead he just watched and stood in his place.


Page 3

He came to his house that night and looked to his mirror on the wall. “Today was bad, but my hope will not fall.” He would lie on his bed, and swore to do better. He laid out his clothes and a shiny new sweater.  Maybe kids will talk to me if I wear cool clothes. He had a twinkle in his eyes and he wiggled his nose.

Page 4

He woke up in the morning, excited as can be, and then he put on his clothes faster than a countdown to 3.

Page 5

He ran to the bathroom and brushed his teeth, then bumped into his much older brother Heath. “Brother” he said with a huge smile, “you’re growing up and I haven’t spoken to you in a while. I just wanted to say, you can make many friends, just don’t give, there is never an end.” Jason smiled. Looked up with glee, then ran outside, happy as can be.


Page 6

He walked across the street and made it to school. Hoping he would speak and not feel like a fool. He took three steps to the nearest group, but walked back to his seat feeling like poop. “COME ON JASON!” He said to himself. “You can’t be another book on a shelf! Today we are going to talk the kids, don’t be afraid just go for it!”


Page 7

A burst of courage, blasted through him and he ran to a group, even though no one knew him. His blue eyes shining, his brown hair glowing, all this power, his hope was growing!

Page 8

“Hi everyone!”  He said with a smile. “Mind if I talk to you all for a while.” The boys in girls all smile and welcomed him.” Finally Jason has fit right in. In a matter of minutes he made new friends. That’s the last of this tale. Goodbye.

THE END.