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For my second learning reflection I had to self-assent and figure out my different types of learning styles and my different weakness and strengths. Through a couple different activits, I asked myself in what areas where I needing improvement and in which areas where my goals met. There was three different Assesments I complete; the first The Discovery wheel, the second, My skills snapshot and the last was The VAK questionnaire. All of the listed Assements are in the book “Becoming a Master…

Genferal 1 – environmental impacts from the use of automobiles has centered on emissions, climate change and fuel economy. 2 – About three-quarters of the average car can be recycled. 2 - Eighty to 90% of a vehicle’s environmental impact comes from fuel consumption and emissions that lead to air pollution and greenhouse gases. Brake Debris and Tire Particles 1. Substances raise toxicity levels in nearby soilds and in the case of timre particles, lead to the formation of black carbon. Cause…

Introduction Legally pedestrians in the United States always have the “right of way” when interacting with vehicle traffic, and therefore factors like location should not impact pedestrian safety. We wanted to observe if there are any location-based norms of pedestrian-driver interactions and assess whether these differences suggest different allocations of road sharing between pedestrians and drivers. A 2005 paper by Kameda, Takezawa, and Hastie, examines an adaptationist approach to social…

General Motors introduced the EV1 in 1996, after over 30 years of testing and exploration. The EV1 was a battery powered vehicle, called the Chevrolet Electovair. The vehicle was principally announced to fulfill the California zero-emissions decree. However, when state guidelines reformed, General Motors allowed their customer leases elapse and terminated manufacturing the EV1 2003. In the end, the EV1 cost GM over $1 billion. General Motors created a model for an electric car that they…

Disappointment and guilt are not usually emotions that a person feels at once. They are usually felt at different times in different situations but not in this case. I am disappointed because my father survived yet his character perished. I can’t help but feel guilt because of my faulty disappointment. I was in the third grade when my dad was in his final motorcycle accident. He was in the ICU for slightly over two months. He wasn’t responding to treatments nor was he responding to anyone…

ozone layer. This does not only record fatal consequences for the earth, but for every living organism that lives on it; including humans. Automobiles, which include cars, trucks, steam boats, ships and trains are a huge cause of global warming. From emissions to production of raw material, to fuels used to run the machines to how they are disposed of. The automobile since its invention has been a world celebrated and treasured possession. Its ability to add to mobility, save time on the road,…

My best friend and I completely changed the world by simply creating a strap that holds someone in place while driving. What people know as "seatbelts" became a number one safety component in all automobile accidents when I was just a teenager. Since seatbelts revolutionized vehicle safety, many more people feel confident driving. In order to invent the seatbelt, my best friend and I had learned to fully understand the need for such a precaution the hard way. It all began in the 1950 's, a…

It was a light and loud and energetic evening. I had decided to go biking that evening. I was calm excited and hopeful. Everyone was very calm, but the roads were not for some reason. Oh, I remember - it was the Fourth of July! Everyone was in such a good mood for the fireworks that were going to be displayed soon at local parks. As I kept biking and biking on, I saw many familiar faces pass by. The whole environment was chill, it was welcoming - but no one could have ever predicted the horrible…

Casey had been my best friend since I was old enough to know what a friend was. Casey was a year older than me and she was a senior at our high school. It was her graduation day and she was supposed to give a speech as the Valedictorian. No one ever dreamed she would never arrive to the ceremony that day. I had been with Casey that morning. She asked me to come over to her house to curl her hair and help with her makeup. I left Casey’s house about an hour before graduation. Casey said she…

Radio Treatment for ‘Worst First Date Ever’ CAST OF CHARACTERS Bree Huonder- witty and sweet school teacher who just wanted to enjoy her time out. James Knight- an awkward but sarcastic writer, who’s excited to finally go out with Bree. Julia Jacobson- apathetic hostess at the restaurant; has a nasally airy voice. Charlie Skonie- The friendly waiter who is attracted to Bree but absolutely loathes James. Amy Judson- James’ magazine editor boss who is overall a friendly person but has a coldness…