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Posting

2011-09-15T17:51:00.001-07:00

Hey guys!

Sorry for being so stagnant school is really killing me and I can only post on the weekends now. But I will be sure to post some really helpful tips on the weekends!

Thanks!

National Geographic photos

2011-09-11T16:47:00.000-07:00

Branching off from my last post, here are some amazing photos taken by people who in my opinion are not getting enough credit.

The site is here: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/visions-of-earth/visions-earth-2011
Explore the website, you are bound to find some interesting things.

Photography

2011-09-11T16:33:00.000-07:00

Don't lie. I know you have a really great digital camera just sitting around the house. You got it a couple of years ago for Christmas and now it is just sitting on top of your shelf. Well it is time to bust that camera out because school has started and so has photography class. Photography is an awesome hobby that can be described as 21st century art. The vibrancy, the colors: Wow! After all your initial photography basics you will learn to love photography and even more so as your collection of photos grow.

If I had to rate this hobby out of 10, I would give it a 9 because of the advantages listed above but also because of the frustration you might experience when your first few photos aren't good.

Below are some awesome photographers and there pictures.

http://nickolaykravtsov.blogspot.com/search?q=photography

amazepicsvids.blogspot.com

Imagine the possibilities!

How to make efficient to-do lists

2011-09-11T09:39:00.000-07:00

To do lists are necessary in every student's life. It helps them remember due dates, assignments and things that need to get done on that day. They are simple tools that help you solve complex problems. To-do lists are helpful when you are forgetful so you will never have a late assignment again. To make a to do list:

Take a 5" by 7" sheet of paper, fold it up and put in your pocket.
Carry a pen or pencil with you at all times.
Whenever you hear that you have an assignment, something due etc, quickly jot it down.

The most efficient way to jot it down would be like this:

Whenever you finish one task quickly check it off. It is absoulutly reccomended that you complete all the tasks that you have written down.At the end of the day, you will feel good that you have completely done everything on your to-do-list.

Cross country

2011-09-10T16:29:00.000-07:00

Cross country is a very stamina requiring sport. It requires you to run 5 to 6 miles without getting tired or taking breaks.It helps build up stamina, strength and basically make you look buff! You get to go on road trips to places where you can run and do all sorts of cool things like this. Stamina is very useful for other sports such as football, and basketball where lots of training and conditioning is required.

If I had to rate this EC out of 10 I would give it a 7 because of the advantages listed above but also because of the stamina and time it requires.

Extra-curriculars

2011-09-09T23:31:00.000-07:00

Robotics

Robotics is a really cool extra-curricular. It is pretty useful for people who want to go into the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Colleges really love to see this on academic reports. It is a really great competition because you get to travel and you get to apply what you learned in the classrooms in the field. This is the absolute best way to learn something and reinforce it to remember it later.

If I had to rate this EC out of 10, I would probably give it a an 8 because of the advantages listed above but also because it includes long meetings, complex processes and intense competitions.

How to get good grades in math class

2011-09-09T19:46:00.000-07:00

Got a C on that math test again? Don't worry about it. It really is simple. It all boils down to 3 easy steps.

Pay attention in math class. I know this is sort of obvious but it is important. If you pay attention in your math class, you should be able to fluently and efficiently finish your homework (importance of your homework will be discussed in the next step). You should ask questions often, clear up doubts and basically participate as much as you can in your class.
Do your homework properly. I cannot emphasize this enough but let me put it like this. If you listen in class, you do HW properly. If you do HW properly, you will be able to ace your math tests. If you ace your math tests, you are bound to get A's in math. (well duh)
Finally, careless mistakes are still possible. I mean it's math right? So finish your test as quickly and accurately as possible. Do not rush through your test. Rather pace yourself. and once you have finished all of your work, check your answers or do the entire test again if you have to.

Follow these three steps and be on your way to straight A's in math!

Random Trivia

2011-09-06T19:11:00.000-07:00

This is a pretty cool website that will keep you hooked till fact 327!

http://www.tealdragon.net/humor/facts/facts.htm

P.S. pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is the longest word in the Oxford english dictionary.

High school Applications

2011-09-05T20:44:00.001-07:00

http://hsapps.blogspot.com/

How to make some money

2011-09-05T19:42:00.000-07:00

Here are some tips on how to make money:

Birthdays

Do not ask for presents on your birthday. This is a HORRIBLE idea.It would be much easier to politely ask people who you are celebrating with to give money instead of presents.

Design Websites

Build websites that might intrest people and add advertisements from google adsense. It is a great way to make a ton of money really quickly.

Start a home business

Start doing things like mowing people's lawns, babysitting or window washing. Try to stay within your own nieghborhood so that you dont have to ask you parents to drive you to places.

Organization

2011-09-05T19:25:00.000-07:00

Organization is the key to getting good grades in school. If you look at all the rich people in the world, you will see that they have got themselves organized.

Here are some tips on getting organized:

Most basic rule: Keep a day planner. Take about a regular 100 page notebook, and reserve a page or two at max per day. Put you HW, tests, due dates, and anything else that could take up your time at all.

Secondly, aside from day-to-day events keep a Actual calendar with you are draw a calendar in your planner so that you mark down tests, sports and other important things that you might want to remember.

Clean up your work space at home. I know this sounds hard but if you follow this rule, you will be able to finish your HW and studies faster and more efficiently.
Put your Work over your play and free time. This is the golden rule. I know it seems tempting but if you follow this rule above all the other rules you will come out somewhat successful.
If you have finished ALL your work, and have free time, don't be afraid to take a break. but do not let your break go over a set amount of time. It would be wise to not have any screen time but rather listen to a couple of songs, play chess, and spend time with family and friends.

Keep checking back for more tips on getting good grades.

Who are we?

2011-09-05T19:08:00.000-07:00

Here at one stop shop, we are dedicated to keeping you sixth to twelfth graders organized and on top of your school work. Enjoy the free benefits of better grades all by the simple help of staying organized.