Q4 MAPEH (PE): Fencing

Research about two sports that are new to you. Make a report about the positions and duties of the official/s in these sports.

FENCING 

The sport of fencing is fast and athletic, a far cry from the choreographed bouts you see on film or on the stage. Instead of swinging from a chandelier or leaping from balconies, you will see two fencers performing an intense dance on a 6-feet-by-40-feet strip. The movement is so fast the touches are scored electrically.

The Weapons

Foil, épée and sabre are the three weapons used in fencing. While it is not unusual for fencers to compete in all three events, they generally choose to develop their skills in one weapon.

Foil and épée are point-thrusting weapons. Sabre is a point-thrusting as well as a cutting weapon. The target areas differ for the three weapons, though all three are scored electrically.

Foil. The foil has a flexible rectangular blade, approximately 35 inches in length, weighing less than one pound. Points are scored with the tip of the blade and must land within the torso of the body.

Épée. The épée (pronounced "EPP-pay"), the descendant of the dueling sword, is similar in length to the foil, but is heavier, weighing approximately 27 ounces, with a larger guard (to protect the hand from a valid hit) and a much stiffer blade.

Sabre. The sabre is the modern version of the slashing cavalry sword, and is similar in length and weight to the foil. The major difference is that the sabre is a thrusting weapon as well as a cutting weapon (use of the blade). The target area is from the bend of the hips (both front and back), to the top of the head, simulating the cavalry rider on a horse. The sabre fencer's uniform includes a metallic jacket (lamé), which covers the target area to register a valid touch on the scoring machine.

Right-of-Way

One of the most difficult concepts to visualize in foil and sabre fencing is the rule of right-of-way. This rule was established to eliminate apparently simultaneous attacks by two fencers.

In essence, right-of-way is the differentiation of offense and defense, made by the referee. The difference is important only when both the red and green lights go on at the same time in foil and sabre. When this happens, the winner of the point is the one who the referee determined was on offense at the time the lights went on.

Épée does not use the right-of-way in keeping with its dueling origin – he who first gains the touch earns the point. Or, if both fencers hit within 1/25th of a second of each other, both earn a point. However, it is equally important to have a sound defense for épée, since the entire body must be protected from a touch.

How to Follow the Action

For those new to fencing, it is difficult to follow the lightning speed of the fencers' actions. To become more comfortable in watching a fencing bout, focus on one fencer. The fencer being attacked defends himself by use of a parry, a motion used to deflect the opponent's blade, after which the defender can make a riposte, an answering attack. Thus, the two adversaries keep changing between offense and defense. Whenever a hit is made, the referee will stop the bout, describe the actions, and decide whether or not to award a touch.

Fencers seek to maintain a safe distance from each other, that is, out of range of the other's attack. Then, one will try to break this distance to gain the advantage for an attack. At times, a fencer will make a false attack to gauge the types of reactions by the opponent that can be deceived in the real attack.

As you become accustomed to the speed of the game, the tactics and strategies become more apparent, and you will gain a better understanding for the finesse and fascination of fencing!

Officials

There are at least three people involved: two fencers and a referee, formerly called a "Director" or "President of the jury". The referee may be assisted by a jury of two or four line-judges. This was common practice prior to the introduction of electronic scoring. Their function is somewhat similar to that of linesmen in soccer. Their primary job used to be to watch for hits scored.

Consequently, the arrival of the electronic scoring apparatus has rendered them largely redundant. Under current FIE rules, a fencer may ask for two side-judges (one to watch each fencer) if they think that the referee is failing to notice some infringement of the rules on their opponent's part (such as use of the unarmed hand, substitution of the valid target area, breaching the boundary of the piste, etc.).

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fencing

Q4 TLE Report: Hair and scalp problems

Q4 requirement: Research or interview a dermatologist regarding the causes and solutions of hair and scalp problems (aside from those in the textbook). Make a two-page report.

Does Bad Hair mean Bad Health? Is your hair trying to tell you something about your health? Maybe. Some conditions and medications affect your body as well as your hair. In other cases, you may just need to take better care of your hair or scalp.

Dandruff

White Flakes Pose No Health Risk. Dandruff isn't contagious. So how do you get it? Doctors aren't sure, but one theory is that it may be due to an overgrowth of a fungus. Other possible risk factors include oily skin, stress, obesity, cold, dry weather, and having eczema or psoriasis. Although it's embarrassing – and the itching can be bothersome – dandruff isn't harmful.

Tips for Dandruff Treatment: To decrease the buildup of dandruff's dead skin cells, try using an antidandruff shampoo daily. Leave shampoo on for 5 minutes, then rinse well. You may need to try several dandruff shampoos to find one that works best for you. If one stops working, try another. If that doesn't help, call your doctor.

Yellow Dandruff? If the dandruff flakes you see are greasy and yellow, you may have seborrheic dermatitis. It's an inflammatory skin condition that can occur where there are lots of oil glands, like the scalp and face. Though seborrheic dermatitis is related to hormones, fungus, and even some neurological problems, it's treated the same as dandruff: with antidandruff shampoos. Severe cases may need a prescription steroid or antifungal medicine.

 

Hair Loss or Baldness

It's not a perfect measure, but some experts estimate that we may shed up to 100 or more hairs a day. That's not cause for alarm, nor does it mean you're going bald. About 90% of your 100,000 hair follicles are producing hair at any given time. The other 10% are in a resting (telogen) phase, and the hair falls out after about 2-3 months. It's replaced by new hair, and the growth cycle starts over again.

An Attack on Hair Follicles: In alopecia areata, your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, causing hair to fall out – often suddenly. Most people will have one or two bald patches, but in some cases all body hair falls out. Alopecia areata isn't harmful or contagious, but it can be tough psychologically. Hair may grow back on its own, and treatment may help it grow back more quickly. Unfortunately, some people may experience alopecia areata repeatedly.

Genes Cause 90% of Male Hair Loss. Though hereditary, the trait may be more influenced by your mother's family than your father's. So a look at your maternal grandfather's locks may give you a better clue about the future of yours. Male pattern baldness often starts with receding hair at the temples, then on the crown, leaving a horseshoe-shaped ring of hair around the sides of the head. Medications to slow hair loss include Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride).

Female-Pattern Baldness. Hair loss in women may mean hair thinning all over the head, but is usually most common on top of the head. Unlike men, women rarely go bald, and they tend to lose hair more slowly than men do. Contrary to popular belief, longer hair won't put a strain on the roots, causing more to fall out. Nor will shampooing pull hair out – it just gets the ones that were falling out already. Minoxidil may help hair growth and prevent thinning.

Hair Tips

Avoid Sun Damage to Hair. Too much sun can turn your hair into a brittle, dry mop that breaks and splits easily. And if you already have thinning hair, you risk a sunburn on your scalp. Choosing hair care products with sunscreen provides some protection, although it can be hard to coat your hair evenly. That's why it's a good idea to wear a hat when you're out in the sun, especially if your scalp is exposed.

Luscious Locks Need Nutrients. Could a crash diet cost you your hair? In extreme cases, it could. Your hair needs protein and iron to stay healthy, along with omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and vitamin A, but not too much, which can promote hair loss. Very low-cal diets are often lacking in sufficient nutrients and can stunt hair growth or leave hair dull and limp. If the nutritional deficiency is big enough – like for someone with an eating disorder – hair can fall out.

A Hair- and Heart-Healthy Diet. Help keep hair shiny by eating salmon and walnuts for omega-3 fatty acids; spinach and carrots for vitamin A; brazil nuts for selenium; and oysters and cashews for zinc. All help maintain scalp and hair health, as do low-fat dairy, whole grains, and vegetables. Double the results: foods good for your hair are also good for your heart.

Premature Gray Hair is Genetic. Going gray isn't always related to aging. If you're not yet 40 and see more than a few gray hairs, chances are it runs in your family. Gray usually isn't a sign of poor health, though anemia, thyroid issues, vitamin B-12 deficiency, and vitiligo can cause premature graying. You can highlight or color hair to cover the gray, but beware: some people are sensitive to the dye's chemicals. The result could be an itchy, burning scalp.

Traction Alopecia Damages Follicles. Pulling hair too tight – as can happen with ponytails, braids, and cornrows – can damage hair follicles and cause hair to break or fall out. Hair extensions and hairpieces can sometimes cause traction alopecia, too, because their extra weight pulls on existing hair. Changing your hairstyle usually lets hair grow back. Pulling hair back tightly for a long time, though, can lead to permanent hair loss.

Overstyling Weakens Your Hair. Blow drying, using a flat iron, coloring, bleaching, even over-brushing –all can damage the outer layer (cuticle) of your hair. When the inner core of hair is exposed, your locks become dry and dull. Although it doesn't cause any permanent health damage, you can overstyle to the point that your only option for healthy hair is to cut it off and start over. When it comes to your hair, doing less leads to healthier tresses.

A Surprising Side Effect. Among the medications that list hair loss as a side effect are anticlotting drugs, cholesterol-lowering drugs, antidepressants, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and drugs for menopause, birth control, and antibiotics. Usually, hair grows back when the medication is stopped, but may not in some cases.

Scalp Massage Feels So Good. There's no evidence that massaging your scalp will slow hair loss or improve any scalp conditions – but it can do wonders to relieve stress. Your scalp is covered with nerve endings that make it super-sensitive to touch. Rubbing your scalp may help release tension. Massage may also trigger the release of feel-good hormones like dopamine and serotonin.

Source: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-hair-conditions

Q4 MAPEH (Arts): Drawing - Expressionism and Impressionism

Expressionism

Impressionism

Q4 MAPEH (Arts): Mosaic - landscape

The Mountains in the Horizon

Q3 MAPEH (Arts): Painted mask - King David of ancient Israel

Q4 Filipino - Sanaysay 2: Ang (mga) Gusto kong Gawin sa Buhay

Gumawa ng 2 sanaysay. Isulat sa isang formal theme notebook. Cursive ang pagsulat.

(Ang isinulat na sanaysay ay isa-submit po sa Marso 2015.)

Ang (mga) Gusto kong Gawin sa Buhay

Magpakasaya! Iyan ang gusto kong gawin sa buhay sa aking kabataan.

Ang ibig kong sabihin sa magpakasaya ay gawin ang mga bagay na gusto kong gawin. Syempre, mas maganda kung kasama ko rin ang mga kaibigan ko.

Sabi ng isang psychiatrist, ang mga magulang daw na may anak na teen-ager ay mas overprotective kaysa sa noong baby pa ang kanilang anak. Totoo iyan sa nanay ko. Maiintindihan ito kasi naman naglipana ang mga masasamang loob. Alam naman natin ang mga mapagmahal na mga magulang pagdating sa kaligtasan ng kanilang mga anak nila. Laging sinasabi ng mama ko na maraming mga posibilidad na maaaring mangyari kung hindi mag-iingat ang isa at magiging alerto.

Isa pang gustung-gusto kong gawin sa buhay ay mag-paint. Mas nailalabas ko ang aking mga nararamdaman sa aking pagpipi- paint. Gusto ko ring kumanta at tumugtog ng iba’t ibang mga musical instruments. Nag-aral akong mag-piano, mag-lyre, mag-flute, at ngayon ay nag-aaral akong mag-violin. Nag-aral din akong kumanta ng mga classical pieces sa UP.

Gusto ko ring matutong mag-dive. Nagsimula itong pagnanais kong ito nang nasubukan kong mag-snorkel sa mga isla ng El Nido, Palawan. Ang sarap makita ang mga isda nang malapitan, na nasa wild. Hindi sila mahiyain, di tulad ng mga captured na mga isda sa mga tangke sa isang oceanarium (tulad ng sa Ocean Park sa Manila Bay) o aquarium (tulad ng sa Ocean Adventure sa Subic Bay). Dampiin mo lang ang mga salamin ay lalayo na ang mga isda na para bang natatakot na hulihin sila. Sa aktuwal na dagat o sa wild, ang mga isda ang lumalapit sa akin na para bang nakikipagkaibigan.

Kaya nga isa rin sa mga pangarap ko ang maging marine biologist / teacher ako. Mahal ko ang mga nilikhang dagat ng Diyos na Jehova. Partikular na rito ang mga dolphins. Ang mga ito ang paborito kong mga nilalang-pandagat. Gusto ko silang pag-aralan. Ituturo ko rin sa mga bata kung gaano sila katalino.

Mag-around the world! Ito ang gusto ko pang gawin habang ako ay may lakas bilang kabataan. Gusto kong makarating sa Europe – France, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Holland, Finland, Germany, Ukraine, United Kingdom, at marami pang mga bansa. Gusto ko ring pumunta sa United States at Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica, at iba pa.

May kaugnayan sa lahat ng gusto kong gawin ay tunguhin ko ring maging mahusay na photographer. Mahilig akong kumuha ng mga larawan saan man ako pumunta. May mga bagay kasi akong nakikita na maaaring hindi nakikita ng iba.

Sa ibabaw ng lahat ng ito na mga gusto kong gawin sa buhay ay ang aking matinding pagnanais na mapaluguran si at maglingkod kay Jehova nang higit pa. Kahit simple lamang ang buhay naming mag-ina, halos lahat ng mga pangangailangan at mga gusto namin ay nasasapatan. Minsan, lampas pa sa hiniling namin.

Maligaya talaga ang taong naglilingkod sa Diyos:

(Lucas 10:25-28) ²⁵ At, narito! isang lalaki na bihasa sa Kautusan ang tumindig, upang subukin siya, at nagsabi: “Guro, ano ang gagawin ko upang ako ay magmana ng buhay na walang hanggan?” ²⁶ Sinabi niya sa kaniya: “Ano ang nakasulat sa Kautusan? Paano mo binabasa?” ²⁷ Bilang sagot ay sinabi niya: “ ‘Iibigin mo si Jehova na iyong Diyos nang iyong buong puso at nang iyong buong kaluluwa at nang iyong buong lakas at nang iyong buong pag-iisip,’ at, ‘ang iyong kapuwa gaya ng iyong sarili.’ ” ²⁸ Sinabi niya sa kaniya: “Wasto ang isinagot mo; ‘patuloy mong gawin ito at magkakamit ka ng buhay.’ ”

Q4 Filipino - Sanaysay 1: Ang Pangarap kong Pamilya

Gumawa ng 2 sanaysay. Isulat sa isang formal theme notebook. Cursive ang pagsulat.

(Ang isinulat na sanaysay ay isa-submit po sa Marso 2015.)

Ang Pangarap kong Pamilya

Gusto ko sana na may mga kapatid ako. Kahit na may mga itinuturing akong mga kapatid, mas masarap pa rin na kasama, kapiling mo sila.

Sabi ng mga kaibigan ko na may mga kapatid, mahirap din daw ang may kapatid. Mas masaya daw kapag ikaw ang panganay.

Maraming nangyayari kapag may kapatid ka. Nagkakahiraman kayo ng mga bagay na mayroon kayo. Nagkakabiruan kayo. Nagkakausap kayo ng kung anu-ano. Nagsasalu-salo kayo kahit kailan at saanman. Sa isang pamilya ay hindi maiiwasan ang tampuhan o di kaya ay mga di-pagkakaintindihan. Pero kung may pag-ibig naman sa isa’t isa ang pamilya, di dapat patagalin ang mga tampuhang ito. Dapat na humingi agad ng kapatawaran at magpatawad.

Ang isa ko pang pangarap na pamilya sa buhay ay ang makasama ko lahat ng taong mahal ko o gusto kong makasama. Ang mga taong ito ang nagbibigay sa akin ng inspirasyon upang malagpasan ko ang mga hamon ko sa buhay at tumayo nang maayos upang hindi ako madalas madapa.

Ang aking pangarap na ito ay maaaring hindi mabuo agad-agad dahil sa mga limitasyon na mayroon sa mundo.

Ang isa ko pang pangarap ay isang pamilya na kung saan laging magulo – sa mabuting paraan. Isang pamilyang maingay at mahilig sa musika – dahil mahal ko ang musika.

Ang aking nukleyar na pamilya ay hindi “normal”. Binubuo ito ng dalawang miyembro lamang – ang aking ina at ako. Ang benepisyo ng pagkakaroon ng isang pamilya na ganito ay ang kalayaan namin bilang mga babae. Natututo akong gumawa ng mga simpleng gawain sa bahay. Masayang matuto. Ganito ang buhay ko bilang nag-iisang anak na walang kapatid o mga kahati sa buhay.

Kaya nga pangarap ko ang magkaroon sana ng mga kapatid …