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toc =about me.= hi my name is eddie and i am a high school junior. my hobbies include writing, computers, and photography. the year has just began and i am looking forward to a great one. my favorite high school class is english. i am yearbook staff treasurer, junior class secretary, key club editor and a member of many other different clubs. after i graduate from high school, i plan to attend college to major in journalism.

=Uses of the Allegheny National Forest=
 * **Timber**
 * maple, black cherry and many other hardwoods
 * **Activities**
 * hiking and snowmobiling, birdwatching, hiking, sightseeing, swimming, picnicking, etc.
 * **Crude Oil**
 * **Food**
 * hunting and fishing, berry picking

I came to a conclusion that many people use the Allegheny National Forest as food because of hunting and fishing and berry picking. I also learned that many types of timber are a big resource here.

= = =Main Types of Recreation in the Allegheny National Forest=

1. Day Hiking 2. Visit a wilderness or primitive area 3. Visit a farm or agricultural setting
 * Nature-Based Land Activities**

1. View/photograph natural scenery 2. Visit nature centers, etc. 3. Sightseeing
 * Viewing/Learning Activities**

1. Walk for pleasure 2. Family gathering 3. Picnicking
 * Developed-Setting Land Activities**

1. Swimming in an outdoor pool 2. Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 3. Visit a beach
 * Water-Based Activities**

1. Snow/ice activities (any type) 2. Downhill skiing 3. Snowmobiling
 * Snow/Ice-Based Activities**

When coming to a conclusion, I was surprised to find out that swimming in an outdoor pool was more popular than swimming in a lake. I thought more people would be swimming in a lake or at a beach. Since I am also interested in photography, I enjoyed learning that photographing natural scenery was the most popular in viewing/learning activities.

=**Water Shortages**= 1. Digging their own wells 2. Using a compost pile instead of a garbage disposal in their sink 3. Use a barrel to catch the rain 4. Filtering water from the oceans and lakes 5. Cut your shower time shorter 6. Use less water when washing the dishes 7. Do not leave the water on when brushing teeth 8. Lawmakers put restrictions on how much water can be used 9. Make prices for bottled water, etc. more expensive
 * Some ways they are coping with the shortage and making it available:**

=Water Pollution - Activity A=


 * WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA:**

Effluent violations
 * Punxsutawney Borough Municipal Authority:**

Effluent violations
 * Allegheny Energy Supply Armstrong Power Station**:

Effluent violations
 * Total Env Solutions Inc STP East Side**


 * NORTHEASTERN OHIO:**

Effluent violations
 * Isg Cleveland Flat Rolled Division**

Effluent violations
 * Wci Steel, Fka. Wci Steel Acquistion Inc**

=**Questions - Activity A**=
 * 1. What places did you look at and what were the pollution problems there?**
 * Answer:** Northwestern Ohio and New York


 * 2. Discuss in your group the various places you chose. What common pollutants/industries/problems exist among the area? You may need to discuss them as rural vs. city issues.**
 * Answer:** Urban:


 * 3. Are these pollutants or problems point source or non-point source pollution problems?**
 * Answer:**

=**Questions - Activity B**= Answer:** People are going to the beach and leaving their plastic, cigarette butts, and balloons there without picking them up.
 * 1. Why is this a problem? How did it happen?

Answer:** Human heath is being polluted and not contolled. This is killing our aquatic organisms and limiting the supply of food we get from these animals. This is also hurting the animals that get food. The garbage is going into the rivers and streams, then flowing into the ocean causing the aqautic life that are eating and breathing it to die.
 * 2. How is human health, aquatic organisms, and other organisms affected? Give an example of organisms affected and the problems it is causing.

Answer:** The area need to be controlled and sanitized more. Citiations should be given to the people who violate these rules and they should not be allowed there anymore..
 * 3. What steps do you think need to happen in order to stop this from becoming a larger problem?

Answer:** Water pollution could be decreased by using less cleaning products and other chemicals. You could use a water conditioning system to filter out the bad chemicals in your water.
 * 4. Our households are a major problem of pollution. Read the articles here and there. What should people do to reduce water pollution that affects all of our water?

=Individual Project= Toyota Prius & Toyota Camry

The Toyota Prius is more fuel-efficient. It has an estimated 48 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on the highway.  Toyota Prius Engine—this engine gives it more miles per hour than the Toyota Camry because it’s a larger and more powerful gasoline engine. Instead of providing quicker off-the-line acceleration, it allows more effortless highway cruising. It improves fuel efficiency. This engine is the most important for fuel efficiency.

Toyota Prius Tires—this gives it more miles per hour than the Toyota Camry because the tires are low rolling-resistant and reduce the amount of friction between the tires and the road, contributing to a better mpg rating, which means better fuel efficiency.

Toyota Camry Engine— The 2.4 L 2AZ-FEl4 engine was carried over from the older models and produces 158 horsepower (118 kW).

=Oil is more than energy=

**How is oil production/distribution as well as political and economic issues related? We, the U.S., are fighting and having disputes over oil and where we get it from. It is running out, which contributes to a lack of good economy. It is interfering with politics because it is causing us constant battles with foreign countries. ****Write 5 statements that are concerns expressed in this article.** -Burning the oil fights against the U.S's security. -It causes foreign nations to become dangerous. -It lends a hand to other countries that don't make a profit from the U.S. -**We constantly spend too much of our money on foreign oil instead of her at home. -The U.S. is becoming too dependent on foreign oil.

**What do you think? Research more information if needed to back up your statements.
 * Other impoverished countries may need oil more than we do. We are too dependent on foreign oil and need to limit our use. I agree with the idea of our disputes over foreign oil. The U.S. needs to invest their money instead of investing it in other countries. The economy isn't getting any better. It is even getting worse.**

=Pros and Cons of Alternative Fuels=

-It’s cleaner burning than gasoline, which is good for the environment. ** -You’re helping to stop the release of counter-productive elements released in the air. -Many of these vehicles get better gas mileage. -Especially hybrid vehicles can have their mpg increased by more than 20 percent. -There are many tax incentives to be found when you buying these. -The availability of alternatives fuels is not great. -They are often more expensive than regular gasoline vehicles. -Even though you can get a tax break for buying one, you can still expect to pay from 10-40% higher retail price one.
 * Pros
 * Cons**

=Products from Petroleum=

**Possible Essay Topics**

Purchasing sensors for lights in classrooms and bathrooms/convert to LED lighting Out of the 6 main bathrooms in the high school (not including the ones in the bathroom), 33.33% of the lights in those bathrooms are off most of the time (except for major school events) and 66.67% of the lights are always on (even during the evenings because the janitors are cleaning.
 * MY TOP CHOICE**

This link doesn't talk about saving energy in schools though - http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/save-energy-motion-lights.html  http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/www.google.com/en/us/educators/GlobalWarming_USAToday.pdf According to this PDF file, over 80 schools around the world are in favor of putting light sensors in all office and school buildings so all lights go off when the rooms are empty. All of these schools are working to get this done.

http://www.euled.org/led-lighting-for-schools.html A ccording to this LED light company, these lights can reduce stress in children, the power consumption reduces electricity bills, etc.

http://www.albeotech.com/school-led-lighting.html According to this link, LED lighting reduces maintenance and has a 70,000 hour lifetime It will improve safety because there is no dangerous mercury and no glass. There is also no flicker or buzzing. Studies show that students and teachers are more productive because of the lighting quality df

=Energy Essay=

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 * Eddie Armstrong | Energy Essay | Monday, March 5, 2010 **

I bet you didn't know that Americans waste $130 billion on energy per year. I bet you also didn't know that we can cut energy consumption by 23% by the year 2020. If you care about the world and PAHS, you would know that something needs to be done. Mahatma Gandhi once said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." She was right, we can make a change even at PAHS with just a few steps. I suggest that this energy be saved by purchasing light sensors for classrooms and bathrooms or convert to LED lighting. The initiative may seem a little uncertain and doubtful, but maybe you'll think otherwise. Out of the 6 main bathrooms in the high school (not including the ones in the locker rooms), 33.33% of the lights in those are off most of the time (except for major school events) and 66.67% of the lights are always on even during the evenings because the janitors are cleaning. This conclusion was made based one of our surveys. That's a lot of energy can and should be conserved. With light sensors in place, the lights would only be on when bathrooms and classrooms are in use. Yet putting sensors in classrooms and bathrooms may be effective, I would prefer the installation of LED lighting in most areas of the school. According to my research (http://www.albeotech.com/school-led-lighting.html), LED lighting reduces maintenance and has a 70,000-hour lifetime. It will improve safety because there is no dangerous mercury and no glass. There is also no flicker or buzzing. Studies also show that students and teachers are more productive because of the lighting quality. In addition to that, an LED light company (http://www.euled.org/led-lighting-for-schools.htm) states that these lights can reduce stress in children and the power consumption reduces electricity bills, which can be a major money-saver. In conclusion, saving energy is essential to the future of PAHS. LED lighting is one way to do it. With this being done, money will be saved, maintenance will go down, the safety will be improved and so much more.

 ** What is the name of your region? ****Louisiana ** 
 * Commodity ** - a good for which there is demand, but which is supplied without qualitative differentiation across a market.

What are the top commodities of the state you are researching? **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cotton, wheat, rye, rice, soybeans, barley, corn and oat.

What landforms are part of the state? ****<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3 barrier islands Lagoons - Lake Borgne Estuaries - Lake Pontchartrain Bays - Banataria Bay, Cote Blanche Bay, Timbalier Bay, Vermilion Bay **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mountains - Driskill Mountain ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

Describe the climate, population, largest cities, and any other factors that affect those that live or visit there. <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Population is about ** <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal; white-space: pre;">**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4,808,361. Climate is relatively constant semitropical. ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

What are the top 5 commodities in your region? Are any of these the top 5 commodities nationally? If so, which ones?

What unique commodities are found in your region? Why are they unique? <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> http://www.ldaf.state.la.us/portal/Offices/AgroConsumerServices/LouisianaAgriculturalCommoditiesCommission/tabid/415/Default.aspx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Landforms_of_Louisiana**
 * Links used:

<span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 19px;">**Land stand paragraph** <span style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">I think that the overall land use for agriculture should be focused on the most abundant areas and the places where they can get the most out of the area. Have nice soil is an influence on the land use for agriculture. There a plenty of highways for people to access. Only in the bad situation should there be more built. US citizens are already unhappy with how all of their tax money is spend, so they shouldn't have anymore taken away, as bad as the economy is. If cities were extended into rural areas, it would be bad because commodities would go down because there would less land available.

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