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SciGuy Report on December 16, 2011

According to NOAA, the combined global land and ocean average surface temperature for November 2011 was the 12th warmest on record at 55.81 degrees, which is 0.81 degrees above the 20th century average. November 2011 marks the 321st consecutive month, dating to February 1985, with a global temperature above the 20th century average.

Spanish Quotes

“La manera mas baja de amar a la propia patria es odiar las patrias de otros hombres, como si todas no merecieran engendrar en sus hijos iguales sentimientos.”

"The way to love less than one's own country is to hate the homelands of other men, as if all do not deserve their children engender the same feelings." (English Translation)

Christmas...

Christmas... when I think about it, it brings good spirit into my mind.  I hope it does the same to you.  It is the time for giving, so I encourage you to give lots!- and you'll probably recieve more.  Let this holiday time be a time of encouragement. 
And for Heaven's sake, PLEASE go get yourself a gift!! Yes, that'll be very much appreciated.
~Rachel

"One who gives a lot recieves more." ~Anonymous
Consider what this means to you.  Do you agree with it?

FINALS TIME!

FINALS TIME!
Good luck to all the exam-takers. You're going to do great on it!!
Side-note: I kinda miss Mme. Will. She was a great teacher.
A plus tarde! Au revior, mes amis. Bonne journee!
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Our YouTube Channel is your #1 Resource!

If we had to name a reliable source to get the most up-to-date information from us, it would be our YouTube channel. With over 50 videos suitable for any age, our videos provide constant updates on current events. And with our new app, you can enjoy all the entertainment right from your phone or tablet. But we have more to our channel than just that! We even have several movies clips and trailers we've software-edited from the most popular films of all time. Our clips have been backed by the Private Film Association to guarantee the suspenseful drama you desire. Also, we have dozens of videos lecturing you how to get you started on a new language. These videos are even commented by Rosetta Stone as a "must-have for travelers". We also provide a link that allows you to download the full version of our language program. For more information and to watch our videos, please visit http://www.youtube.com/carnivalcruisefanRR. For a tour of our entire YouTube Channel, go to http://www.youtube.com/v/wgkWjqMtbAI.

Here are some COOL Illusions

I thought "Dr. Angry and Mr. Smiles" was a cool illusion. I also liked "Right Brain vs. Left Brain". Although that one may have seemed impossible at first, the woman can truly be seen rotating clockwise and counter-clockwise! It also took me a while to figure out the "Scary Illusion", but then all of a sudden it seemed so obvious. Just keep on staring and you'll see how.
http://nobeliefs.com/puzzles/illusions.htm

Locations in the United States with an English name

This is a list of locations within the United States that have names from English towns. Look at how many British towns Massachusetts has, compared to Texas!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Locations_in_US

SciGuy Report on December 8, 2011

According to the NOAA, November and the September through November autumn season were warmer than average across the contiguous United States. The average U.S. temperature in November was 44.3 degrees, or 1.8 degrees above the 1901 through 2000 long term average, while the average autumn temperature was 55.5 degrees, or 1.3 degrees above average.

Weather Report

Chilly weather will likely grip the Houston region for the new few days as a cold air settles in the area.The overnight lows may dip just below freezing in Houston later this week, but in rural areas north of the city near Conroe and Huntsville overnight temperatures will likely drop into the upper to mid 20s, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said the area gradually warms up through the weekend and a slight chance of showers is possible Sunday. Tuesday, the high temperature will top out near 48 degrees under cloudy skies. The overnight low will be about 34. North winds will be between 10 mph and 15 mph. Scattered drizzle is possible. Skies clear Wednesday, when the high will climb slightly to 51. But the overnight low dips to 31. Freezing temperatures are likely for several hours late at night, forecasters said. More sun is on tap and temperatures climb Thursday and Friday. The highs will range between the upper 50s and about 60 degrees. The overnight lows will be about 36. The mercury continues to climb on the weekend. The high Saturday and Sunday will be in the lower 60s under mostly to partly sunny skies. The lows will be between the lower and upper 40s. A 20 percent chance of showers is possible Sunday. Nationally, the most active weather will continue to be in the East on Tuesday due to a strong storm. This strong and wet storm will make its way through the eastern third of the country, spreading mostly rain from the Gulf Coast through the Northeast. The heaviest of this rain will fall in New England and the higher elevations of the Appalachians. In the colder air to the east of the storm, some snow showers will fall in western New England and may be enhanced by the relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes. Dry conditions are anticipated for much of the rest of the country, with the one exception being in the Southern Rockies where high elevation morning snow showers will give way to cool, but dry, conditions.

Information provided by chron.com

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RAP IN 30 LANGUAGES!!

In this YouTube video, you will hear segments of rap songs in 30 languages! The description even tells you the name of the rap, the language it was spoken in, and the lyrics translated into English. Don't hesitate! Click the link NOW! Tell your friends all about it too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55u6gun0N60 

Bracing for cold weather in Houston!

A strong cold front that originated in Canada is scheduled to make it's way here to Fort Bend County soon! This afternoon, it was wet and rainy, and we can expect that for the next few days. However, the deep chill is only going to take its toll beginning Tuesday, when temperatures are only predicted to reach into the upper 40's! The average high and low for today in Bush Airport is 67/47, while the record low is 25 degrees Fahrenheit set In 1929. For weather updates in your area, go to AccuWeather.

We are in San Antonio!

We are in San Antonio right now in La Quinta! We arrived earlier this afternoon.

Constitution Project!!!

Last Monday, I was assigned by my U.S. History teacher to complete a project dealing with the Seven Principles of the Constitution. I had to find articles from online sources or newspapers associated with the principles. Currently, I am searching through Google and online newspapers. If you have a great article to share with me, please post it as a link in the comments section. I would also greatly appreciate any suggestions or comments you wish to share with me. My project is due on the 21 of November so my time is limited! These are the Seven Principles:

• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Federalism
• Republicanism
• Individual Rights

Freezing Temperature in Houston!

This morning, there was a thin layer of ice covering my dad's car! I could also see my breath in the air. Reaching temperatures around freezing is uncommon in Houston, especially as early as November.

Eric Berger wrote on Houston Chronicle’s SciGuy:

“Parts of the Houston region froze on Friday morning, including Angleton, Cleveland, and Conroe. It’s really early for this. According to NOAA, there’s just a 10 percent chance of Houston (in this case, Bush Intercontinental Airport) recording a freeze during any given year before Nov. 5. For Hobby Airport, the corresponding date is Nov. 17. But when the air is dry, it cools quicker.”

Orchestra Music Here!

My sister and I are in our school orchestra. Last year, we played a cool piece from JW Pepper. To hear the orchestra play the piece go to:

http://jwpepper.com/10185390.item

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Temperatures in Houston have been below normal the past few days after a strong cold front came through. Yesterday, the temperatures dipped into the 40's and only reached around 60 in the afternoon. The skies were dark and overcast. This is unexpected of Houston because temperatures reached into the mid-eighties the days before the front came through. The strong gale-force winds also made the air feel significantly colder. Up in the northern counties of Texas, residents enjoyed several inches of snow. An early snowstorm also bought up to a foot of snow in the northeast United States. Today, the Houston Chronicle states our forecast is 71/49 with perfectly clear skies. I hoped you enjoyed the weather, Houston!

HEYO Everyone!

HEYO everyone!  Keeping up with our updates?  Keep reading and commenting!  Don't go away!  We love you!

Today is our Mother's Birthday!

Our mom's birthday is today, October 24! My sister and I gave her a card this afternoon with coupons in it. We also washed the dishes for her. Our dad brought home Carvel Ice Cream Cake for us to eat tonight, too.

Blog Updates!

Attention everyone!
Our blog is currently undergoing many changes.  Recently we have even shortened our web address to rtwebsite.blogspot.com.  Rachandtimssite.blogspot.com is no longer in use, so please use our new address.  Also, as you may have noticed, we've changed our title font and background image.  If you have any suggestions on further changes, please comment below and we'll promise to get to you!  Don't forget to visit our YouTube channel, which features videos loved by many generations.  For any questions or comments, please contact us!

Thank you! Have a nice day.

Constant Updates on YouTube!

If we had to name a reliable source to get the most up-to-date information from us, it would be our YouTube channel. With over 50 videos suitable for any age, our videos provide constant updates on current events. And with our new app, you can enjoy all the entertainment right from your phone or tablet. But we have more to our channel than just that! We even have several movies clips and trailers we've software-edited from the most popular films of all time. Our clips have been backed by the Private Film Association to guarantee the suspenseful drama you desire. Also, we have dozens of videos lecturing you how to get you started on a new language. These videos are even commented by Rosetta Stone as a "must-have for travelers". We also provide a link that allows you to download the full version of our language program. For more information and to watch our videos, please visit http://www.youtube.com/carnivalcruisefanRR. For a tour of our entire YouTube Channel, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgkWjqMtbAI.

Malayalam Script

Hey, Indians! Do you speak Malayalam? If you do, please read the following paragraph and comment.

മലയാളം ലാംഗ്വേജ് സുകാസ്

Uploaded from iPad!

We just got a new 16gb iPad 2!! We really love it a lot. Our mom bought it $50 off, for $450. It is fast and easy to maneuver. If you watched our videos from the previous posts, you can see that we also own a 7 inch Coby Kyros tablet.

Unheard Of

High school life is absolutely tough.  Essays, projects, homework, studying... the list goes on and on.
But today, I have been freed of all that.  THANK YOU GOD!!!
Yes... no homework, no projects, no studying, no essays, NOTHING!
ABSOLUTELY. UNHEARD. OF.
Woohoo.  Well, I be a babe for now.
COMMENT below please.

Thunderstorms in Houston

It was raining heavily earlier this morning, and I woke up a 5 AM to lightning and thunder. Then I went to my sister's room, where the rain was so deafening it was like standing in the middle of a car wash. The rain didn't let up, so I couldn't fall back asleep. I had to go downstairs at 6 to eat breakfast. Right now, everything has cleared up and it is sunny outside.

Cooler Temperatures!

After a long and brutal summer, Houston finally got a cool-down. It reached into the lower sixties this morning (high 90, low 63 according to the Houston Chronicle). This a really cool compared to temperatures surpassing one hundred degrees we've had this summer. We broke many records, including a drought record. Although we missed a good chance of rain a couple days ago, the low temperatures definitely made up for it. In fact, Houston is forcasted to continue its trend this week. For continuous updates on weather, visit http://justweather.com/.

Back to School!

Sorry for not keeping you updated. But just to let you know, we returned to school on August 22. So far, school has been fine. I got to know all my teachers and everything. But I will need to get my class schedule changed after I was put in the wrong class.

Our NEW Video is Here!

That's right! It's FINALLY here! A new video is coming out on YouTube. Check it out here or visit our YouTube Channel.

Check out our YouTube Channel!

Remember to check out our YouTube Channel! It contains almost fifty full-length videos! They are all age friendly, so there's no need to get your parent's permission. C'mon! There's lots to see. You can even subscribe to our channel to get frequent updates. Check out http://www.youtube.com/carnivalcruisefanRR. We've got it all.

Easter Plush's Yellow Fur

My duck E.P. just got washed today! Yesterday, I gave him a nice soak in our tub with soap. Today, I did some major scrubbing on the his fur and got him nice and yellow. I'm letting him air dry right now. My sister's pink poodle, Pentsie, also got washed today.

C.C.'s Safety

Reminder to all,
Whoever is putting up false rumors and/or writing inappropriate jokes to our beloved C.C., we order them to  take it down NOW.  Phrases or words that threaten the safety of our duck must be removed also.  Such statements, if not taken down immediately, will be seen in court and the government will justify the action accordingly.  Thank you for your attention to this serious matter.

C.C.'s Family

Hey, Man!

That's my sister in that video! Sorry, the tablet's blocking her face. Isn't that tablet cool?

Unprecedented Record!

Hi everyone!  Houston's got rain!  After 148 days without significant rain, Houston finally got 0.8 inches of rain yesterday!  The city broke the record for the most days without at least 0.25 inches of rain.  What's more, Sugar Land (near where we live) got 1.72 inches of rain!
Hey, but we have a new problem: the roof's leaking!  And we're drenched!  Ah, but we're still enjoying the water.  Any stories about rain or the weather?  Comment and share!

From Rachel (\_/)
                    (-_-)
                  c(___)  MY BUNNY!!  Yippee! 

What did you do for Father's Day?

This Father's Day, we gave our dad a drawing of our family going to church, because he's a devoted Christian, a certificate honoring him as the "world's greatest father," and a foam cut-out tie with the message, "You're the world's greatest father, and nobody's TIED with you!" So what did YOU give to your dad for Father's Day?  Comment below!

Father's Day is Sunday

Oh no! What am I going to do for my dad on Father's Day? I really do not know but I HAVE to do something! We might go out to a restaurant, but I want to give something personal. I am thinking of making a card with a nice shirt and tie on it, but I really don't know. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to send something. By the way, I am trying to learn basic Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. If you have any tips, special programs, or just ANYTHING, tell us. Por favor, me ayudan a aprender español. Ti prego, aiutami imparare l'italiano. Por favor, me ajudar a aprender Português. THANK YOU!

Vacation Time- Alaska, Here We Come!!!

Hey!!!  We're off to the cruise to Alaska from July 2 to July 9.  So if we post something between those dates, that means we sent it from Alaska!  Whoopee!  We're just really excited, considering it was planned last minute.  But everything's fine.  Yea!!!  Can you tell we're excited?  Our cruise ship is called Norwegian Star.  We viewed pictures, and boy, is it a grandeur inside.  We also read some reviews, and everyone sounded as if it was the joy of their life.  Book now to Alaska on the Norwegian Star during those same dates, and we'll see you there!!  Click here to view the Norwegian Star!  C'mon! Click the link RIGHT NOW! Just tell us that you are going, we will make a video of a tour of the cruise and post it on Youtube! I will also make a post listing the events of each day! This is the best deal ever! Prices are lowering with only a few spots left. WE WILL SEE YOU THERE!

Italy is COOL!!!

Do any of you like Italian stuff? Maybe you like their food, but you should hear their language. It's even cooler if you get to hear a RAP in that language! Well, you are in luck because there is a great one ON YOUTUBE! Here is the link:
CLICK to hear a cool rap!

Our Pet Ducks!!!

By Timothy
I have a REAL duck I named E.P.  His real name is Easter Plush Duck and I found him on the street along with my other ducks, P.P., C.P., C.C. P.D., E.E., and E.C. on March 28, 2008.  Rachel and I were walking on a hot sunny day in our waterfront neighborhood, when we saw several ducks waddling across. They were speaking a strange language to each other.  Then I saw a small cute duck. I petted him and right away, we knew that we had found the right home for them.  So I ran back and brought a huge cage with me. Rachel and I coaxed the small ducklings into the cage, and brought it home.  They have been our pets since then.
Our oldest duck, P.P., shows traits of aggressiveness and jealousy when he is not treated the same as others.  His greatest enemy is E.P.  He, despite his rude demeanor, managed to befriend P.D.  P.D. is the second oldest duck.  He is a follower of P.P.'s mischief and jokes, but is usually not the one to lead a prank.  E.P. is the weakest duck among all of the ducks.  He has a special bond with Rachel and he desires a lot of tender care.  Unlike his fellow siblings, he has a darker yellow coat.  C.C. is E.P.'s best friend.  She is a wild, active duck who loves attention and is a great thinker.  C.P. has the second darkest coat.  He is a quiet well-mannered duck who is greatly attracted to shiny metal, especially rings.  E.E. and E.C. are best friends are also shy, but they are very positive and tend to see the better side of everyone.  Rachel and I are truly fortunate to be blessed with such wonderful, playful ducks.  It has been a joy to see them grow and mature every day and we look foward to hearing your stories about your pets!  Please comment!

Check Out At Our Website!

We have a special announcement to make! We just started our own youtube account! Please click below RIGHT NOW to watch our famous videos with topics suitable for anybody! Hurry! Right NOW! Don't miss out on the fun. We have already uploaded 39 videos, with more coming.  Now stop reading and click the link!http://www.youtube.com/user/carnivalcruisefanRR 

Hey!  Any of you guys have hamsters as pets?  Watch the above video to see our hamsters, Furry and Furball!  They are sisters!  They are approx. 9 months old. 
Rachel Loves Hamsters!!!

What Tim Likes

Well, I like photography. I have two camcorders and several cameras. None of them are close to even semi-professional. The best camcorder I have is this DXG-571V. It captures only standard definition 480p resolution video. But our family also got a used Sony DCR-TRV310 camcorder that uses the old Digital8 Cassette Tapes. It is very bulky, but has some features found on more expensive camcorders. It has manual focus, dubbing capabilities, AFM HiFi Sound, a 3.0 in LCD rotatable display panel, an IR receiver, a fading function, a special effects on your recorded video. The two better cameras I have are the Kodak Easyshare M1063 that take 10.2 MP pictures with Image Stabilization, and a $70 Vivitar Camera. I want to improve my photography skills and upgrade to a better camera. One camera I like is the Canon Powershot SX210-IS. It sells for $200, and its slim package includes 14.1 MP Resolution, a 14x 28mm wide-angle zoom lens
with 14x optical zoom, many shooting modes for any occasion, Intelligent Contrast Correction Technology, and low light settings.

It SNOWED in Hot Houston!

On December 4, 2009, it snowed 2 inches in the Houston Metropolitan Area! The day started in the mid 40's with cloudy skies. Soon rain began falling which then mixed with sleet and snow. By the time we came home from school at 4:40, there was a white blanket outside! We were excited but the next day called for clear, sunny skies, which melted all that was left.

On February 3, 2011, our school was released early due to the prediction of cold temperatures and snow.  Classes were also canceled the next day. We were excited, and the forecast predicted snow to begin around midnight. We went out at night, to experience the joy of snowflakes fluttering on our faces. We could not wait until the next morning. Our happiness faded away when we realized that there was only ice.  But we relished the cold temperatures, which came in as a treat for hot Houston.

Warriors Spoilers!!!

Hey!  Rachel is a Warriors fan, and she loves updates.  So if you've got any startling spoilers or just pure shockers, post it!  We'd all love to hear from you. 

Oh, Rachel also loves the Seekers series.  Both series are written by Erin Hunter.  Any new updates are welcome.  And if you haven't read either series, pick one up RIGHT NOW! 

Vacation Time!

We are hoping that we can go on a cruise to Alaska or the Caribbean. We really want to go! If we do, it will be in early July. We might also go to the Niagra Falls. Yippee! (But we don't know yet)

Our Summer So Far

So far, we've been having a great summer!  Somethimes we get really bored, and have nothing to do, but it feels great to relax and not have stress pile up on us like during the school year.  How are your summers?