Top 10 Cars

1.Chiron SS

2. Mclaren P1

3. Hennessey Venom F5

4. Ferrari F40

5.Rimac Nevera

6. Ford GT

7. Koenigsegg Jesko

8. Lotus Evija

9. Pagani Huayra BC

10. Lexus LFA

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Music Remixing

Audio Mixing Files:

These are my audio remixing files. For the first audio, I used the Spongebob Squarepants theme song vocals with the beat as King Kunta. The spongebob theme song was modified by taking out the beat and King Kunta was modified by taking out the vocals. For the next audio remixing file, I used the vocals of both Lukey’s Boat and Buy Me a Boat. Both songs were modified by taking out the beat. For the final audio remix I used Lukey’s Boat and Baby lyrics. Once again, the beat of both songs were taken out so just the vocals were included in this remix.

Spongebob Original Song:

Buy Me a Boat vocals:

Buy Me a Boat no vocals:

Lukey’s Boat vocals:

Lukey’s Boat no vocals:

King Kunta no vocals:

Baby vocals:

Baby no vocals:

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Photoshops:

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Tech News:

1. Self Driving Cars

https://carbuzz.com/features/self-driving-cars

Self-driving cars use cameras and sensors to drive without input from a person in the car. They are able to use their programming to drive safely, doing everything a driver would do. They are able to follow all the road rules and transport passengers safely to their destinations. But, this is not a widespread reality yet. Although self-driving cars may be a common sight in the future, there are still a few kinks that need to be worked out before self-driving cars can be safe enough for common use. 

I think that eventually self-driving cars will be a common sight, but there are some large downsides that will prevent them from ever fully replacing human-driven cars. First of all, there would be many costs associated with ingraining self-driving cars into our society. There will be high costs associated with all aspects of self-driving cars, from maintenance and development to production. Next, if all cars are replaced with self-driving ones, many jobs would be lost, from taxi drivers and food deliveries to semi truck drivers, there are tons of people that have a job that relies on driving. Also, if any car is fully self-driving, there is a risk of the technology breaking, or not working. Without a failsafe, such as a driver being able to take over controls, any technology malfunction could be disastrous. Finally, not everyone would want to give up being able to drive. Driving is something so ingrained within our society that it would be near impossible to make everyone stop driving, so I think it is unlikely that all cars will be self-driving in our lifetime. 

However, there are a few major advantages that self-driving cars could have. First of all, they could save time and avoid traffic by following the optimal distance behind the car in front of them and finding the optimal route to a destination. They could also be much safer than manually driven cars, as the programming would make them always follow the road rules and always make the right decision. This added safety would also improve congestion, as less crashes means less traffic, as there would be no interruptions or reroutes due to an accident. 

In conclusion, I think that self-driving cars are a great concept, but they are not our sole future. There are many reasons to use our time and energy to pursue this new technology, but I think it will never take over fully from manual cars. I think there are too many physical and psychological obstacles for self-driving cars to ever achieve what we dream of, but through them we can improve our technology and safety, and achieve new things. 

2. Supersonic Jets

The Boom Overture

https://www.cnn.com/travel/boom-supersonic-xb1-demonstrator-first-flight/index.html

Just 2 months ago, a test aircraft for a supersonic airplane in development completed its first flight. This is a big success, as it is the first step toward supersonic air travel, something that has not happened since the Concorde took its last flight in 2003. Although the test aircraft is ⅓ the size of what the real aircraft will be, and only went 270 mph, it passed all expectations that the company set. According to the company’s CEO, although flying faster will use more energy, by using sustainable aviation fuel, which the jet should be able to run on, the more energy needed to power the aircraft should not cause more impact on the environment. Also, the CEO raises the point that because the aircraft will fly faster than conventional jets, it will be able to do more flights and cover more distance in less time. This will allow airlines to have less airplanes, as they can potentially use the same one for multiple routes. 

I think that supersonic flight is a great idea. It is still largely unknown by many people, but has the potential to make a great impact. Although supersonic travel was attempted before with the Concorde, it was just too big, loud, and expensive to be commercially viable. Through new technology and development, it is possible we can make the Boom Overture a success and change air travel as we know it. Also, through supersonic flight we can fix many problems that air travel is plagued with. First of all, by flying faster, we can travel distances faster, allowing people to be more likely to travel, due to it taking less time. Through faster air travel, we can also travel farther, cutting down the time it takes to go places even more. Although there are some advantages, which I have outlined above, there are also some drawbacks. First of all, all aircraft that go over the speed of sound (approximately 750mph), create a sonic boom. This sonic boom is very loud, and if supersonic travel becomes common, we have to find a way to decrease the boom, as the added noise could have detrimental effects, especially in places where there are a lot of people. As most airports are close to major cities, supersonic jets taking off and landing will cause unnecessary noise pollution. Another drawback is the cost. It will cost billions of dollars to test and build supersonic jets, and they will certainly cost significantly more than current airliners. These costs could cause airlines to raise prices for tickets on supersonic jets, causing supersonic travel to be less accessible. This reason played a large part in the downfall of the concorde. Finally, supersonic jets could only be used over oceans, due to laws in place that do not allow supersonic air travel over land, due to the reasons I highlighted above. 

In conclusion, although there are still many obstacles we will have to overcome before we make supersonic air travel commercially successful and viable, we are already well on our way to making something that has only been dreamed of a success. 

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OBS Walkthrough

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Which bird species is the most popular?

Here is a chart demonstrating which bird species is the most popular:

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Photoshop: A Starry Sea

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Tech News Story One: How Whale Safe Protects our Finned Friends

On May 8th, 2024, a New York harbour was greeted with a sad sight: the body of a sei whale stuck to the front of the cruise ship MSC Meraviglia. 

While shocking and grisly, this sight isn’t uncommon. Each year, around 20,000 whales die after being hit by boats.

Sometimes, the deaths aren’t from a lack of effort on the company’s part. In a quote from CBC, an ambassador for MSC Cruises says “we are deeply saddened by any loss of marine life,”, and explains how the company attempts to avoid hitting whales by slowing down in certain areas of the ocean. Unfortunately, this wasn’t enough to prevent the death of the whale. 

One thing that’s certain is that the death is a major black eye for MSC Cruises. Consumers care now more than ever about the environment and sustainability, and this incident is exactly the kind of thing that turns people off. Whether it’s truly the company’s fault or not, their reputation will be marred, at least for the moment.

Luckily, it doesn’t have to be this way. In 2020, a digital map known as Whale Safe was released, hoping to slow the rise of whales being hit by boats. Developed in Santa Barbara and currently operational in California, Whale Safe provides an interesting solution to a growing problem.

The digital map works by compiling acoustic and visual data about where whales are situated on a day-to-day basis, as well as information about weather and water conditions, and distributing it to boats in the area. First, whale calls are detected by using microphones known as hydrophones. When a call is detected, we know that there are whales present. Next, whale sightings from tourist boats and aerial photographs provide exact information on where whales are and sometimes their species as well. Finally, Whale Safe looks at ocean conditions and determines where whales are most and least likely to be on a given day. With all of this information combined, Whale Safe provides a comprehensive picture of the marine life present in major shipping routes off the coast of California.

The last step in the the process that Whale Safe goes through is information distribution. Information about whale locations is made available to all commercial boats. 

In areas where whales are prevalent, boats are advised to slow down to a speed of 10 knots, decreasing the chance of a fatal strike. Research has shown that just decreasing speed is enough to significantly reduce the risk of death for nearby whales. 

However, not all companies choose to slow down. Because of this, Whale Safe assigns all shipping companies a letter grade, ranging from F to A+. These ratings are visible to consumers and shed light on companies that are not doing their part to avoid hitting whales. A bad grade can hurt a company’s reputation and decrease customer satisfaction, forcing them to adopt the safety policies. 

Due to the revolutionary technology created by Whale Safe, our finned friends will be much safer in their home waters. Hopefully, in the near future, Whale Safe will expand its map to include shipping routes across the world. Whale Safe is one step towards a happier and healthier ocean, which benefits us all. 

Sources: 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cruise-ship-dead-whale-1.7198019

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/interactive/2022/whale-safe-douglas-mccauley-benioff

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/whalesafe-marine-vessel-map-1.7172158

https://baleinesendirect.org/en/five-promising-initiatives-to-prevent-collisions-with-whales

https://whalesafe.com/about-us/ 
https://nautil.us/why-ships-kill-thousands-of-whales-every-year-381538/#:~:text=Yet%20an%20estimated%2020%2C000%20whales,even%20realize%20that%20it’s%20happening.

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Adobe Illustrator Mallard

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Tech News Story 2: How ShakeAlert Will Keep Us Safe When the “Big One” Comes

A massive fault line, known as the Cascadia Subduction Zone, stretches from British Columbia to parts of California, encompassing large areas of the western coast of North America. Every couple of hundred years, a massive earthquake occurs, and we’re due for one very soon. According to Oregon’s hazard preparation page, scientists expect that it’s not unlikely that an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 or more will occur within the next 50 years. 

An earthquake of this size could destroy buildings and cause tsunamis across the world, resulting in major local and possibly global damage to coastal communities. In 2023, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck Türkiye and made buildings crumble, resulting in 55,000 fatalities and 130,000 injuries. Because of this terrible event and the earthquake looming on the horizon, many North Americans are concerned about the effects that a strong earthquake would have on their lives, and are not sure how to prepare for such an event. Luckily, an earthquake alert system called ShakeAlert could help drastically reduce fatalities in the event of a large earthquake. Here’s how it works:

The ShakeAlert system is made up of sensors placed on land and in the ocean. These sensors detect the two different types of waves that earthquakes emit: P-waves and S-waves. P-waves, or pressure waves, are the first waves to form from an earthquake, and can travel long distances in a matter of seconds. Luckily, these waves don’t cause any damage, so they are used to trigger the warning system. Once the system detects the waves, it judges the expected size of the earthquake and sends alerts to every area considered to be in danger. Seconds after the alert is sent, or potentially at the same time as the alert, S-waves, or shock waves, start moving away from the centre of the earthquake. These waves are slower but much more powerful and destructive than the P- waves.

The effectiveness of the warning improves the farther away you go from the epicenter. Because s-waves move more slowly than P-waves, communities on the outskirts of the danger zone can have as much as 60 seconds warning before the S-waves come. With a minute’s warning, surgeons can stop delicate procedures, airports can halt incoming and outgoing traffic, and people can take cover before the earthquake hits. 

Even though ShakeAlert doesn’t provide much notice before an earthquake hits, a couple of seconds of warning is enough to save lives. Additionally, the technology has been tested before and it has worked, so it is the best tool we currently have to combat the destruction that earthquakes bring. There’s no doubt that the system will continue to improve in the near future. 

Because of this system, North Americans are equipped with the tools to take quick action to save themselves and other people in the event of an emergency. When Cascadia’s earthquake rocks our coastline, ShakeAlert will make sure that we’re ready for it.

Sources:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-earthquake-warning-1.7000886

https://scienceexchange.caltech.edu/topics/earthquakes/earthquake-early-warning-systems

https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/5/20682517/earthquake-warning-system-shakealert-la-app-alert

Home

https://www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsprep/pages/cascadia-subduction-zone.aspx 
https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/2023-turkey-and-syria-earthquake-faqs#:~:text=%E2%80%9D%20says%20Baker*.-,How%20many%20people%20were%20affected%20by%20the%20earthquake%20in%20Turkey,were%20displaced%20from%20their%20homes.

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Audio Mixtapes

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SpongeBob Love Song

For this song, I combined Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” and the theme song for SpongeBob SquarePants. I kept “Love Story” as is, but added SpongeBob vocals over top of “Love Story” so that it sounds like SpongeBob is Taylor Swift’s lover.

It’s The End Of The World And It’s Raining Tacos

I took the song “It’s the End of the World as We Know it (And I feel fine)” and added “It’s Raining Tacos” vocals over top of the other song’s instrumentals. I ended up with a song that goes “It’s the end of the world, and it’s raining tacos”.

SpongeBob’s Bus

In this remix, I took the instrumentals from “Wheels On the Bus” and put SpongeBob SquarePants theme song vocals over top to create a song that sounded like a combination of the two.

Original Songs:

Taylor Swift’s “Love Story”

REM’s “It’s the End of the World as We Know it (And I feel fine)”

No vocals

Vocals

SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song

Parry Gripp’s “It’s Raining Tacos”

No vocals

Vocals

Wheels On the Bus

No vocals

Vocals

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Website: Animals of the Americas

aoa.wpga.tech

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OBS Recording: Personal Profile

My First photoshop

I made this edit in Photoshop, and I’m really proud of how it turned out. The image features a powerful quote: “Life is like a river, sometimes it sweeps you gently along and sometimes the rapids come out of nowhere.” I chose a dramatic, mountainous landscape as the background, with a road that seamlessly transitions into a river. This visual metaphor captures the unpredictable journey of life perfectly

2nd photoshop

I created this edit in Photoshop, and I’m really pleased with how it turned out. The image features a silhouette of a man’s profile filled with a forest scene, symbolizing the journey and depth of life. The quote, “Life is the greatest journey you will ever be on,” is placed thoughtfully to complement the image. I am also really proud of how the man’s head is a mould for the forest in the background.

Tech News

Recently, Netflix released a true crime documentary called “What Jennifer did”, but the haunting subject matter in this documentary is not what I have people upset; instead, there are allegations that Netflix used an AI-generated image(s) to help market the Limited Time series. Again, these are only alleged allegations, there is no concrete proof other than the original image to suggest that it is AI-generated. 

1. Can Netflix use AI-generated content to market a show based on true events?
2. Is there a difference between fictionalizing some events of the story for the sake of narrative like many true crime documentaries do, or using AI like the show does? Could you argue that True Crime shows the lie in different ways, therefore the AI use here is completely justified.
3. If a show was being made about you and your life, or an important thing you did, would you be comfortable with AI-generated content being a part of your show, about yourself?

https://futurism.com/the-byte/netflix-what-jennifer-did-true-crime-ai-photos

Response

Can Netflix use AI-generated content to market a show based on true events?
 

Yes, Netflix can use AI to generate photos and videos. The question here is not asking whether they should use AI, it’s asking if they can and no legal rules are saying that Netflix and other companies are not allowed to use AI.  AI is a tool to help people and companies succeed. So for all those reasons, Netflix is allowed to use AI and there are no legal reasons why they are not able to.  People might argue it is unethical however I see it as a helping guide to create better products for the average customer.

Is there a difference between fictionalizing some events of the story for the sake of narrative like many true crime documentaries do, or using AI like the show does? Could you argue that True Crime shows the lie in different ways, therefore the AI use here is completely justified?

As many of my peers have stated true crime documentaries are supposed to appeal to the average viewer and not actually Show the true event.  To make it easier to watch and digest they will have to use some fake things to make it more dramatic. 

3. If a show was being made about you and your life, or an important thing you did, would you be comfortable with AI-generated content being a part of your show, about yourself? 

Yes, I’ll be fine if they use some AI to create a documentary about my life. The question is not stating they’re going to use AI for the whole documentary they would just use it for some parts.  AI would help boost sales and would make the documentary more popular making it more fun and appealing to watch for everyday viewers. 

2nd Tech News

News analysis co-authored by Google researchers highlights the rapid rise of AI-generated image misinformation online. The study, which includes data fact-checked by sites like Snopes, reveals that AI-generated images have quickly become nearly as common as traditional forms of content manipulation since early 2023. Despite a recent decline in fact-checking AI images, the overall prevalence of AI misinformation remains high, complicating efforts to distinguish real from fake. Instances of AI-generated fake images, such as those involving celebrities like Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, illustrate the widespread impact and challenges of this technology. In response, companies like Google are developing digital watermarking and other initiatives to combat AI-generated fakes.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/artificial-intelligence-misinformation-google-1.7217275

Response

Firstly AI is meant to help you with your everyday needs, it is to help you to find news and help research. AI photos are the hitch. They trick people into believing what they see on the internet. AI is growing fast and spreading misinformation through photos and videos. This is the one bad thing about AI because it allows people to post fake photos and videos and post it on social media. Social media like Instagram and TikTok are fake enough and having AI photos and videos even adds to the problem.