I went to Skyzone trampoline park for the monthly homeschool event they have there (two hours for the price of one!) with a friend! They had dodge-ball, foampits you could bounce into, and a huge trampoline area! I spent most of the time in the dodge-ball area, with people getting out as soon as getting in! I'd recommend this place for anyone who needs some vacation time without going on vacation, because it's perfect for reliving stress!
For those who want more info: http://www.skyzone.com/
Thanks for reading!
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Monday, April 11, 2016
Michigan Street Baptist Church *Q.P*
Michigan Street Baptist Church was a stop on the Underground Railroad. It was one of the first all-black churches, and it had two separate spots for hiding escaping slaves. One was in the attic, and the other was in what is now the Men's Bathroom. I went there to have a tour, and it was informative. It was pretty scary to be a escaping slave. They had to drug the children to keep them quiet so that they wouldn't alert the bounty hunters of their position.
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| ^The church^ |
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
The Fall Of Five, Book Report
By Pittacus Lore, this installment in the I am Number Four is about how no one can be trusted, and at the same time, no one can be counted on as a enemy. After Sam is rescued by his father and one of the enemy(?), they just barely manage to escape the cell before the mogadorians fight each other and collapse the cell. Meanwhile, 4 and 6 go to get 5, and Sam and his father show up at the exactly right time to save them. 9 immediately hates 6, and vise-versa. After fights, training, and tours, Ella gets inflicted with a sickness, as well as 4. 8,6,9,5,7 go to get 5's chest, and Sam and Sara stay at the house. 5 then immediately tries to kill 6 and 9, instead kills 8, and loses a eye. Mogadorians attack the house and take Ella, even though the fight last for a long time. 4 wakes up in time to see the end of the book.
And that's all. Goodbye.
And that's all. Goodbye.
No Man's Sky
Imagine a world full of life and caves, wrecked ships, and minerals. Now, imagine this in a solar system with other planets. Now imagine this solar system among others, as a universe. And then place that universe among other universes. And you now have a suit and a ship that will let you travel ANYWHERE in this huge galaxy. And now imagine No Man's Sky. But then I repeat myself.
Welcome to the galaxy of No Man's Sky, home to '18,446,744,073,709,551,616' separate planets. Each one can be explored. Each one can be used for minerals. And each one may have it's own dangers. In a universe generated so well, the own creators can find stuff they never expected to find in it. And in this universe, every step could be your last.
As a explorer in this game, you choose what you can or will do. Will you explore each planet, naming it and its creatures, and sending back your findings thru a beacon? Or will you get into dog-fights with enemy ships? Maybe you'll attempt to steal some of the valuable minerals from underneath the 'sentries' scanners? Or will you just stay in the safety of port and buy and sell suits, minerals, and guns? Whatever you wish to do, you can.
No Man's Sky is created by Hello Games, a company that has already produced Joe Danger. This independent game creator has been founded by Sean Murray, who originally was the person who created the idea (and a heck lot of code) for Joe Danger. The success for that game lead to the production of the next game, No Man's Sky. After quitting his job where he originally created Joe, he got out his frustration with coding. The next morning, he and some of his friends were expanding on the base code, until they finally have a full 2 story house with coders and artists.
The game was given a huge burst of help from E3, the largest gaming trade show in America, and Sony, whose video-game industry rivals Hollywood. Trading working for E3 with stage-time, No Man's Sky quickly escalated, and Sony bean to promote it as a top title.
The pre-order for steam is 60 dollars, and it also will be supported on Sony PlayStation. I wish you good luck and happy exploring!
*This info was taken from the 5/18/15 article WORLD WITHOUT END by Raffi Khatchadourian in the New Yorker, as well as the site of No Man's Sky, which you can check out here.
Welcome to the galaxy of No Man's Sky, home to '18,446,744,073,709,551,616' separate planets. Each one can be explored. Each one can be used for minerals. And each one may have it's own dangers. In a universe generated so well, the own creators can find stuff they never expected to find in it. And in this universe, every step could be your last.
As a explorer in this game, you choose what you can or will do. Will you explore each planet, naming it and its creatures, and sending back your findings thru a beacon? Or will you get into dog-fights with enemy ships? Maybe you'll attempt to steal some of the valuable minerals from underneath the 'sentries' scanners? Or will you just stay in the safety of port and buy and sell suits, minerals, and guns? Whatever you wish to do, you can.
No Man's Sky is created by Hello Games, a company that has already produced Joe Danger. This independent game creator has been founded by Sean Murray, who originally was the person who created the idea (and a heck lot of code) for Joe Danger. The success for that game lead to the production of the next game, No Man's Sky. After quitting his job where he originally created Joe, he got out his frustration with coding. The next morning, he and some of his friends were expanding on the base code, until they finally have a full 2 story house with coders and artists.
The game was given a huge burst of help from E3, the largest gaming trade show in America, and Sony, whose video-game industry rivals Hollywood. Trading working for E3 with stage-time, No Man's Sky quickly escalated, and Sony bean to promote it as a top title.
The pre-order for steam is 60 dollars, and it also will be supported on Sony PlayStation. I wish you good luck and happy exploring!
*This info was taken from the 5/18/15 article WORLD WITHOUT END by Raffi Khatchadourian in the New Yorker, as well as the site of No Man's Sky, which you can check out here.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Chess.
Chess. What is it? Why do we do it? What is it's purpose?`
Chess is a boardgame in which you move different pieces over multi-colored squares in a attempt to capture your opponents leader while defending your own. Their are many different types of chess boards, chess games, and chess players. Their is also a wide community of chess players who play and focus on chess like it is their Super Chess Sunday.
First up, the boards. Everyone knows that the average chess board is 8x8, with 16 pieces on either side. The normal chess pieces are either wood or plastic, and they look something like this:
However, that does NOT mean that all pieces look like that! People make all sort of pieces, such as advanced versions of the original:
To making things a little more wooden:
And it doesn't stop there! You see, some people decided that these 2 player chess boards weren't enough, and:
And, last but not least, LEGO, 100% official:
Chess games is up next, and while you may think that *Chess* is the only thing that you can play on a *Chess* Board, you'd be wrong! People come up with their own games all the time, from Einstein chess to Loser Chess. There are a lot of games played on the chessboard, and if you would just click here, you can see it all! (Well, not all. Not everything is on it, obviously.)
And finally, the players. From people who play for fun to the hardcore masterminds, the chess community is filled with individuals of every type. There are millions of different groups of people who gather from once a month to everyday for chess meets, while chess competitions between these groups come fast and furious.
And that's all! Did I leave anything out? Do you have some chess games, boards, or a group that deserves a shout out? Just leave a comment below!
Peace out!
Chess is a boardgame in which you move different pieces over multi-colored squares in a attempt to capture your opponents leader while defending your own. Their are many different types of chess boards, chess games, and chess players. Their is also a wide community of chess players who play and focus on chess like it is their Super Chess Sunday.
First up, the boards. Everyone knows that the average chess board is 8x8, with 16 pieces on either side. The normal chess pieces are either wood or plastic, and they look something like this:
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| The names are also up there. |
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| King Bishop Pawn Knight Rook Pawn in that order. |
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| this happened. |
And, last but not least, LEGO, 100% official:
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| Whoot! |
And finally, the players. From people who play for fun to the hardcore masterminds, the chess community is filled with individuals of every type. There are millions of different groups of people who gather from once a month to everyday for chess meets, while chess competitions between these groups come fast and furious.
And that's all! Did I leave anything out? Do you have some chess games, boards, or a group that deserves a shout out? Just leave a comment below!
Peace out!
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