The Return

CBU Cooper Wilson Building

    Today marks my return to college as a Computer Science and Math major. To be honest, I have no clue why I am still pursuing two difficult majors. Some of my classmates whom I started college with are now seniors which instills me with regret but make me very happy for them. My goals are to focus on my classes while being more productive in other area such as this ancient blog. I will try to keep this blog updated when time is available but of course there are other priorities. 

The PSAT/NMSQT Test

Gonna take this test on October 28. Reading everything in the information provided in the booklet. Might as well discover my career paths so I can learn what scholarships I can qualify for.Also, there is a possibility that I will be on Codecademy again. Revisiting it might help to shoot for a career in Software Development.

Company Research

Company: GoPro

1. Who owns it? How frequently does the ownership or upper-management structure change?

A: Nicholas Woodman, not very much change of leadership.

2. Who are the company's major clients or suppliers and how stable are they?

A: Ambarella, Cineform.

3. How do the sales, assets and earnings look?

A: Right now it is seen to be having ups and downs.    Graph of Sales

4. Are there any pending government regulations that could put a wrinkle on things?

A: No, because it is a great company in a field of many rivals.

5. Who are the key competitors? Do they seem poised to gain market share?

A: Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Polaroid, Vivitar, JVC, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba, and Garmin.

Top 10 Companies Focused on Software Developing

10 Companies Ideal for Software Developing:

1. Superfish
2. SmartZip Analytics
3. MAX Digital
4. Bizness Apps
5. Netcom3 Global
6. Affectiva
7. Phunware
8. Inkling
9. Multicoreware
10. Virtual Fleet Supervisor

Top 20 Colleges or Universities based on Career

Career Chosen: Software Developers, System Software.

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

   77 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
   Phone: +1 617 253-1000
   Tuition: $42,000
   http://www.eecs.mit.edu/

2. Stanford University

   Stanford, CA 94305
   Phone: +1 650 723-2300
   Tuition: $43,000
   http://engineering.stanford.edu/

3. California Institute of Technology

   1200 E. California Boulevard
   Pasadena, CA 91125
   Phone: +1 626 395-6811
   Tuition: $35,000
   http://ee2.caltech.edu/

4. University of California–Berkeley

   110 Sproul Hall
   Berkeley, CA 94720-5800
   Phone: +1 510 642-6000
   Tuition: $15,000
   http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/

5. Georgia Institute of Technology

   225 North Avenue NW
   Atlanta, GA 30332
   Phone: +1 404 894-2000
   Tuition: $,000
   http://www.ece.gatech.edu/

6. University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign

   601 E. John Street
   Champaign, IL 61820-5711
   Phone: +1 217 333-1000
   Tuition: $30,000
   http://www.ece.illinois.edu/

7. University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

   Ann Arbor, MI 48109
   Phone: +1 734 764-1817
   Tuition: $38,000
   http://www.eecs.umich.edu/
   http://www.cse.umich.edu/

8. University of Washington

   NE Columbia Rd Seattle, WA 98105
   Phone: +1 206 543-2100
   Tuition: $25,000
   http://www.cs.washington.edu/

9. Carnegie Mellon University

   5000 Forbes Avenue
   Pittsburgh, PA 15213
   Phone: +1 412 268-2000
   Tuition: $37,000
   http://www.ece.cmu.edu/

10. Princeton University

    Princeton, NJ 08544
    Phone: +1 609 258-3000
    Tuition: $39,000
    http://www.cs.princeton.edu/
    http://www.princeton.edu/ee/

11. Purdue University – West Lafayette

    Schleman Hall, 475 Stadium Mall Drive
    West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050
    Phone: +1 765 494-4600
    Tuition: $27,000
    https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE

12. University of Texas – Austin

    Austin, TX 78712-1111
    Phone: +1 512 471-3434
    Tuition: $13,000
    http://www.ece.utexas.edu/

13. Cornell University

    Ithaca, NY 14853
    Phone: +1 607 255-2000
    Tuition: $29,000
    http://www.ece.cornell.edu/

14. Purdue University – West Lafayette

    Schleman Hall, 475 Stadium Mall Drive
    West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050
    Phone: +1 765 494-4600
    Tuition: $28,000
    https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE

15. University Of Wisconsin, Madison

    1210 W. Dayton St Madison, WI 53706-1685
    Phone: +1 310 825-4321
    Tuition: $25,000
    http://www.cs.wisc.edu/

16. University Of California, Los Angeles

    675 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90024
    Phone: +1 310-825-4321
    Tuition: $15,000
    http://www.cs.ucla.edu/

17. University Of California, San Diego

    9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
    Phone: +1 858-534-2230
    Tuition: $15,000
    http://www.cs.ucsd.edu/

18. University of Maryland, College Park

    A.V. Williams Building, College Park, MD 20742
    Phone: +1 301-405-1000
    Tuition: $19,000
    http://www.cs.umd.edu/

19. Columbia University

    Broadway New York, NY 10027
    Phone: +1 212-854-1754
    Tuition: $41,000
    http://www.cs.columbia.edu/education/courses

20. Harvard University

    1350 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
    Phone: +1 617-495-1000
    Tuition: $35,000
    http://www.seas.harvard.edu/computer-science

One-Liners

     One-Liners About Skills:

• Programmed a simple webpage using knowledge from Codecademy
• Enhanced simple webpage made by HTML with stylesheet.css
• Repaired computer hardware during IT class
• Trained in 8th and 10th grade my keyboarding skills
• Created several projects for educational purposes using Microsoft software
• Fashioned e-mails in Computer Applications
• Inspected basic networking skills in Networking

Skills and Abilities

     Skills that may help with job objective:

• can produce and understand basic HTML code (currently continuing)
• can use CSS to enhance HTML code 
• can do hands on activities on computer hardware
• intermediate keyboard skills (currently continuing )
• intermediate Microsoft software ( powerpoint, word, moviemaker, etc. )
• capable of composing/receiving emails 
• can understand basic networking ( currently continuing )

Building Our Resume

• Software Developers, Systems Software
• Computer Hardware Engineers
• Computer Programmers
• Computer Network Architects
• Web Developers

Software Developers, System Software.

     My job objective is to design future technology that may change current ways. I want to be a software developer because everything will depend on computers. Understanding computers and how their programs function will change the world. The way we do things now is basic and can be improved on. The more complex it is, the easier the job will be done. The world will require smarter workers and everyone else will be left behind.

     Possible requirements to be a software developer is to get an engineering degree and learn basic computer skills. The next step would be to learn to type proficiently and learn computer code. The pursuit of other jobs can be beneficial because the experience can help with the job.

     Education needed would be a bachelors degree in computer science or other related fields. Other post-degrees may be needed. Job training may be required as well and to increase your chances, getting a master's or other higher degrees will help.

     

5 Dream Jobs

Priority Jobs:

• Software Developers, Systems Software
• Computer Hardware Engineers
• Computer Programmers
• Computer Network Architects
• Web Developers

Salaries(in order):

• $65,669
• $69,646
• $54,814
• $97,700
• $53,063

Self Help Quiz

Self Help Quiz

1. What do YOUR friends count on YOU for?
A: They count on me to help them.

2. What do you do for your parents or guardians to help them out when you have time?
A: I help them with the chores but not with their jobs.

3. What DIFFICULTIES or barriers have you overcome to get where you are now?
A: I have grown to learn what to do in America when I first came here.

4. What COURAGEOUS things have you done that you feel good about?
A: Applying to a peer mediation class in a weekend.

5. What GOOD QUALITIES did you inherit from your family?
A: I could be a very hard worker but lazy if I have nothing planned to do.

6. If one of your friends at school were to BRAG about you, what would they say?
A: Right now people brag about how smart and artistic I am.

7. IF YOU felt totally comfortable bragging about yourself, what would YOU brag about?
A: I can learn video and pc games fast and I can work hard if I really wanted to.

8. What PRAISE or acknowledgment have you gotten from your teachers?
A: I have gotten good grades and conduct from my teachers.

9 If you suddenly had to move far away (like, if your folks got a job in a  different part of the country) what would you friends or teachers or neighbors MISS most about you? How would their lives be more difficult, less fun, or less interesting if you weren't there?
A: I won't be missed as much because I am fairly quiet, but they will miss me because I won't be there to help them with problems.

10. Name about SIX QUALITIES or characters of OTHER people that you most respect or admire.
A: Confidence, knowledge,  perseverance, leadership, determination, and endurance.

11. Which of the qualities you named above are also true about YOU? For each of those qualities, tell what you DO that gives people impression that you have that quality.
A: I have the qualities of perseverance, determination, and endurance in a normal amount. I finish most of my school work and chores in time, and I do it right.

12. Think of a PROBLEM that came up that had other people stumped, but that YOU were able to do something about, to improve the situation. What did YOU do? What does that say about your abilities?
A: I figured a problem on how to get the roof of our old shed down. I said we just lower it like how we built it. This says that I look for easy ways to solve things that are easily understandable.

13. Which subject(s) are you best at in school? Why do you like those courses?
A: Math. I like and hate math because it is hard but the answer can be exact. I used to like science because it is interesting, but now it is hard to understand.

14. What do you KNOW so well-or DO so well-that you could teach it to others? What's the main TIP you'd tell people about how to do that fabulously?
A: I can tell them how to play pc games because I have played them a lot. The tip would be to practice and learn the game.

15. What CREATIVE things have you done that you feel good about?
A: I have tried to learn code and art and also did some projects when I learned enough skills.

16. Describe something you DESIGNED, CREATIVE, built, made, or fixed up, that gave you a strong sense of satisfaction. Tell why you feel good about it.
A: I made my own website using the code HTML. Even though it looks very basic and easy, I was proud because I did it all by my self.

Inherit The Wind Critique

     The movie Inherit The Wind directed by Stanley Kramer is based off the real historical known as the Scopes Monkey Trial. The film in my opinion correctly presents the conflict of bible teachings and true knowledge. Many deep phrases such as: "Progress has never been a bargain. You have to pay for it." impressed me because they are very true. The courtroom was always hot to signify the literal heat or the imaginative tension between the two famed lawyers named Matthew Harrison Brady(Spencer Tracy) and Henry Drummond(Fredric March).
     Inherit The Wind is about a young school teacher(Bertram Cates) who is arrested because he teaches his students that man evolved as Charles Darwin stated. In the city of Hillsborough however, it is illegal to object the bible and Bertram Cates(Dick York) is being tried for expressing his opinion where his opinion is very true. Brady, the prosecutor, comes to the city as a hero to purge nonbelievers and the citizens welcome him with a great entrance. Henry on the other hand, he came quietly and was not welcome. Henry was not alone and had E.K. Hornbeck(Gene Kelly) with him, a very famous news reporter. Both men agreed with Bert and defend him against the heavily favored Brady and a church-educated crowd. In the end, the defense loses but they make their point where soon, others in the nation will follow.
     The actors were pretty accurate from the book but as always, the book has more details than the movie. There characters rile up and generate controversy over the bias crowd. The movie sparks a kind of David vs. Goliath match where the least supported defense fights the over-religious prosecution. There is also a tiny romance compared to Romeo and Juliet where Bert is engaged to Rachel, the preacher's daughter. The scene and settings I would say fit the setting of a courtroom in 1925. Overall, the movie was well setup and executed.
     I would like to speak and note about the many quotes that I highly recommend people to know. One used by Henry, "The bible is a book. It's a good book, but it's not the only book." says that people who limit their understanding towards the bible alone, they suppress the knowledge of what really happens. Henry tries to expand the mind of the crowd to see as Bert does. Brady's knowledge of the bible results in his downfall as Henry explains what he failed to do. More quotes:Inherit The Wind Quotes
     This movie kept me interested and informed me at the same time. The clear history between the two lawyers added contrast between them. Bert and Rachel's engagement and relationship spices things up as they try to be together despite their  split opinions. Hornbeck's nosy attitude and rude and truthful statements introduce a kind of humor for the reader. In conclusion, the movie entertained me and honestly baffled me when both lawyers used very exotic vocabulary. I highly recommend watching this movie and I too would place this film in my own list of great movies.

Online Gaming Writer for Screen Robot

   
To Whom It May Concern,

     I would like to fill the opening for a gaming and film writer for Screen Robot. I am gamer and also not a bad writer. Details are very important in my opinion because it helps the reader understand more about the topic. I am taking all honors classes in high school as a sophomore so AP classes are not in my reach yet. I am very interested about writing about games because I try to learn everything about them. I am currently studying code and can understand HTML basics. I hope to get to work on computers because the current generation is heavily dependent on technology. I would like to know more about Screen Robot and its history along with its reputation as a game and film critic.

Thank you for your time,

Josh Sabio

Why Should We Use Solar Energy?

   
     Why should we use solar energy? Well for starters, it's free and helps the environment. It reduces fossil fuel use which in turn reduces carbon dioxide emissions in our polluted air. It also effectively supplies our current demands for energy and we can provide a surplus of energy when needed. Overall, this energy source has many positive effects when used.

     Cost of solar panels are usually high right now but in the coming future they should be affordable.
Ideal places to install solar panels can be in deserts or city roofs. Solar panels are quiet and never stop working. Using solar energy will greatly reduce your electricity bill and heating costs.

     Solar panels, as good as they seem, still have cons. As I said before, they are expensive and are not cost effective as fossil fuels. They can be damaged easily and would even be more expensive than it really is. Solar panels rely on the sun to make electricity which means solar panels only work half a day. The weather can also affect energy production be blocking out the sun's rays.

     In conclusion, the positives of solar energy greatly outnumber the negatives and should be used be everyone. Over time, using solar energy will save you tons of money. You will be able to save the world by reducing pollution. Solar energy can be used and harvested anywhere in the world. In the generation where technology dictates our life, solar energy is an ideal answer to power our technology.

Bartlett Volleyball Critical Review

     Yesterday, October 16th, the Bartlett Volleyball team defeated the Collierville Dragons. As a result, the Panthers move on to the State Tournament next week on October 22nd-24th. Currently the Bartlett Volleyball team is ranked 12th in the whole state and 433rd nationally. They are in a 7 game winning streak and already won their district. With an 87% win rate, future game predictions come out as wins.
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Bartlett Volleyball Regional Championship Match

     Are you interested in volleyball? Need games to watch to satisfy your volleyball interest? Come today and watch the Bartlett High Volleyball team as they play in regional championship finals here in Bartlett High School at 7 p.m. The Varsity and Junior Varsity teams are currently undefeated in games. Come watch the lady wildcats plays and claim certain victory.

http://www.bartlettvolleyball.com/

Zombies Real?!

     Some stories show an Ebola patient who died to Ebola who later revived not long after the patient was presumed dead. What causes this to occur? How does this affect the human brain? Apparently this was a hoax but some facts about Ebola seem zombie like. Ebola has many symptoms such as  fever, headache, nausea which can progress to more severe sickness like internal and external bleeding and diarrhea. To prevent contracting the virus, safety precautions must be in place. Proper clothing and no direct contact of sick patients will basically keep you safe. It is not airborne but comes usually from bodily fluids. Proper hygiene also may keep you safe from germs that may have the virus. As of right now, it can be dealt with by doctors but you must seek treatment before 16 days or you will perish. Stay safe everybody!

Azir op?

     Is Azir broken? My answer is maybe. This  new champ puts out a ton of dps and area control. He can be very safe or an upfront initiator using his e and r to escape gap closers. He can have high burst as well as high sustained damage. In my opinion, I would build tanky and cd items for damage and defense instead of full ap unless you are very confident in your team to protect you. Downfalls for this guy is that he has a very high skill cap. To be able to do damage, you must have your soldiers at an ideal position which can contradict with your escapes and movement. Your ult could have many uses so you must choose carefully. Mastering Azir can lead to many plays and if you can stack a mejais early you will be unstopable with your experience. If there is any tips or comments about what you just read, please share them to me so I can be better at the game.

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