jueves, 13 de septiembre de 2007
The sun and its consequences (2nd part)
The use of appropriate sunscreens and sunglasses would reduce the risk of developing any of the diseases above mentioned. People should be careful about self protection and persuade their kids to protect themselves from sun.
The sun and its consequences (1st part)
You may think that sun does not cause serious injure to your eyes; let me tell you are wrong. According to recent research, only few hours of sun exposure without sunglasses may damage your eye and redden the retina. This can lasts a few days causing constant heating, headaches, and weep. Going deep, a more serious effect is cataracts. They are caused by a long term sun exposure to sun without the appropriate eyes protection. Unfortunately, there is not treatment for cataracts; the only solution is surgery. A cataract is an opacity developed in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its cover. According to experts, the one way to prevent eyes damage due to sun exposure is the use of sunglasses with the proper UV protection.
Telling tales
Although I prepared and re-read the story many times, I felt tense by the time I had to read. I was really nervous, however, I did my best and things went all right. I put emphasis on my voice in order to distinguish each character. Body language was also present to make the story more dramatic. Eye contact is an important feature of story tellers; we may see if the audience is enjoying the story or not. It was an amusing experience for me. It allowed us be aware of some strategies by the time we become teachers.
Television today (2nd part)
In conclusion, modern television has radically modified its attention compared to television of fifty years ago, for example there are no more programmes for children and cartoons are not longer transmitted by local channels. Moreover, it can not be denied the fact that customs, life style and thoughts have changed through the years. However, there are still some values such as privacy and self respect that can not be omitted.
Television today (1st part)
Among many changes television had, news bulletin programmes still remain. However, besides the traditional format they use to have, nowadays news is presented with a hint of informality. Some programmes deal with a variety of matters; such as current affairs, some guests, and fashion. Also, it has become a tendency in our country programmes that focus their attention in more specific current affairs as health, education in poor towns of the country, the life of imprisoned people, etc. At the weekend, family can enjoy of entertaining movies and a great variety of local cultural programmes.
Teenagers and technology
Teenagers are the most consuming group as regard to technology. They feel strong attraction to these kinds of devices, especially those apparatuses containing high technology. Nowadays, mp3 and cell phones are first among young people’s preferences.
Teenagers and cell phones
Smoking at public places
One convincing point in favour of the policy of non smoking at public places is that smokers are so familiar with this smell that this became in such a common habit. They smoke at home or in any place. A bar, a pub, a restaurant are meeting places where smokers feel comfortable. Those are the places where they free their poisoning vice against non smokers’ clients. Besides, smoking may be associated with business and hard job that is why those places are full of smokers looking for a bit of relaxation.
On the other hand, non smokers are the ones who directly suffer from the consequences of uncontrollable smokers. Their so tied to their addiction that they are not able of spending a single hour without inhaling this dreadful smoke. In this regard, non smokers are affected by the harmful smoke if cigarette which turn them into passive smokers in the long term. In the future, they will be at risk of suffering from heart diseases.
In conclusion, besides the fact that smokers are in their right of smoking whenever they wish, it is also the rights of non smokers of enjoying and breathing pure and clean air. Furthermore, no one denied the fact that smoking in public places without caring about others, is seen as selfish and destructive attitude.
Similarities and differences (2nd part)
Finally, the theme presents no variation in both versions of the story; Phileas Fogg’s self-confidence allows him to reach his goal successfully. He went round the world in the established time and won the bet. The theme is directly told to the readers and spectators at the beginning of the tail and it is developed all over it.
In conclusion, both versions are a good option to enlarge our knowledge of the world. Of course some people would prefer one option or the other. Personally, I would rather prefer reading a book; I would allow my mind to create its own filmic version.
Similarities and differences (1st part)
To begin with, both versions share the main plot; Phileas Fogg’s attempt to circumference the world in eighty days. Both stories also have some subplots such as the persecution of Phileas in hands of inspector Fix or the secret love between Princess Aouda and Fogg.
As regard the characters, there are some differences. In the written version the life of the main characters is told throughout the story, while in the movie characters are briefly presented at the very beginning. Also the personality of characters is described in both versions by means of actions, dialogues and thoughts.
Computers
It was said that in the past computers were mainly used for military strategies. However, with the passing of time it came to play a significant role also in society. Their complex system and software have increased with success that nowadays computers can execute a wide range of activities. Moreover, those who work programming computers are in the search of newer and more complex software to replace the actual ones.
Some experts and scientist, such as Stephen Hawking, claim that software will increase in such way that it may become more intelligent and efficient than mankind.
Compare and contrasting (2nd part)
In conclusion, although both versions share the same main features, the movie version skipped some details which are mentioned in the book.
Comparing and contrasting (1st part)
First of all, the book presents a main plot: to discover the mystery of the sorcerer stone by this apprentice of wizard and his friends. Also, the book has several subplots such as the enmity between the main character and one of his classmates. The lives of the characters are described through out the story; their personal characteristics are determined by means of actions, dialogues and explicit thoughts. These features provide readers with accurate images of events and movements. As regard to the setting, it offers detailed information of places. The theme; the fight between good and evil of magic, is explicitly told to the reader all over the chapters.
A fascinating city
Every summer holidays, a great amount of people from everywhere, especially from Europe, arrive to this in-your-face and lively place. There is a particular street near the city centre which is clogged with people from day to night; they are five blocks where old buildings were turned down to make place for the modern buildings. During the day, cars are not allowed to circulate through those streets; there a lot line of craftsmen offer their creations. At night, everything changes; streets are clogged with traffic and loud music comes out from the bustling restaurants and pubs. Of course, a characteristic feature of this place is their regional foods; they are the enchantment of foreigners and citizens.
martes, 11 de septiembre de 2007
Who decides what is normal?
Thinking of normality at any stage of life is quite a difficult question. Up to what extent standards of weight and height are reliable? Who determine those standards? Why people seem to be forced to fit with those standards?
From my point of view, individuals possess their own physical and mental characteristics. It may be unreasonable and unfair to judge a person of not being normal just because they are different. I strongly disagree with this stupid idea of imposing measures of normality. We do all have differences as regard to qualities, colour of the hair, etc. We are all unique.
The best things in life are free
Trade relations made popular when mankind begun their expansion all over the world. Moreover, until the invention of money, people used to exchange any kind of goods; such as clothes, food, species, animals, etc. Nowadays, life itself is a constant exchange of feelings, emotions, and experiences.
To begging with, it is widely believed that the cheapest articles are the expensive ones. Cheaper articles do not long or function as the expensive ones. However the expensive ones are no always the best, it depends in its quality. Most people agree that the best things in life are free. But it is not as plain as that. No money in the world can reward the delight of a mother looking at her baby born. Pride and satisfaction make a student’s heart beat strongly whenever they get a passing mark in an exam. Sharing family weekend or with friends is considered to be an effective therapy before the arrival of a working week.
On the other hand, there are people who disagree with this idea. They say that every single item in life has its cost; “money brings happiness but it can not buy it”. They are conscious that happiness will not last for ever. Moreover, they declare that the joyful moments in life are the most expensive; such as a weeding party, a honey moon or a birthday meeting. They also state that keeping oneself in good health became expensive.
In conclusion, money is necessary in people’s life, but it is not vital for person content. Fulfilment, delight or love is feelings that are kept deep in the heart; there is not golden treasure that could be compared to the pleasure of feeling them inside you.
Taking the best out of our food
The key for a healthier life is no longer a secret. For many years experts have suggested that a balanced diet rich on proteins and fibres provides the body with the appropriate quantity of vitamins and minerals it needs to cover its everyday necessities.
Besides, doctors have insisted on the fact that a diet free of tobacco and alcohol together with the practice of sports, will provide people with a better quality of life. The life expectancy average age will enlarge.
A matter of consideration is how much of what we eat is actually absorbed by our body. The answer to this issue, according to experts, is bioavailability. This science makes reference to the real quantity of the nutrients within a food that is usefully absorbed.
Furthermore, scientist suggests that researches as regard to this matter can be of great importance in developing countries as well as for those people who suffer from vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Interactive software for children
To begin with, no one can deny the fact that technology as well medicine has always benefited people’s lifestyle. As regard to technology, it has improved communication in a superb way. The fast wide spreading of different types of software provided people with a great range of facilities.
Moreover, it is outstanding the use of special programmes created to help non-speaking children with the aim of developing their language skills. From my point of view, technology became in an essential tool for medicine. They both should be combined for he sake of humans healthcare.
Personal Description
I am a single twenty seven year old woman; however people say I look younger which means not too much for me, because I feel younger than I actually am.
I am studying English at IES Lola Mora during the evenings. In the mornings I work as a private teacher.
As regard to my personality, I consider myself a talkative person, kind and friendly, however I am shy in occasions. Loyalty is the most important quality I have, of course I demand the same from those who surround me.
Life in the city develops stress
Time-consuming jobs, exhausting routines or extensive business meetings may be some of the reasons why living in a populated town became extremely stressful. In a recent poll published in a local newspaper, people who live in urban areas declared that their lives turned into real nightmares. Loud noises, traffic jams, crowded streets add to their every day responsibilities an amount of stress to deal with.
Demanding jobs or careers may press on people to the point of devoting more time to long lasting job tasks than the time devoted for resting. Besides, the unexpected rise in the standard of life make people think of adding extra working hours to their regular schedule to catch up with money duties. Also, paying services bills by the en of the month and still keep some money in your wallet are a real challenge to face up. That is why dedicating time for one’s pleasure became a difficult goal to achieve and people’s lives grow to be a package of nervous
Working people are not the exception. It is a common mistake thinks that being a housewife is the easiest task. However they have to face with problems of different nature. It is not just a question of arrange meals and make the laundry. They are in charge of the family spiritual and economic stability. In a few words, every detail is carefully supervised by her. So, by the end of the day the “Queen of the house” feels devastated towards daily responsibilities.
Moreover, public services developed into the monster of a frightful film. Whenever people need to pay a bill, they have to deal with long queues; unkind employees and uncomfortable buildings. Unfortunately, the attention in some public institutions is getting worse people’s opinion towards them is lowering but stress is rising.
My experience with death
Following instructions given by the teacher, I selected one from a large list of topics to write an entry.
To begin with and according to my personal experience, I must declare that this is not my first meet with death. In fact, this is the hardest one. Although it happened six years ago, it seems to me as if it occurred yesterday.
On a bright summer January morning I went to see my father at his office but to my surprise, he was not there. One his colleagues told me he had retired to hospital early in the morning because he was not feeling well. Later at home I neither could see him; doctor said he really needed to take a long rest, so he was under some medicine effect. That night he was not able to sleep because of a dreadful stomach-ache.
He has always been a vigorous healthy man that is why I assumed something really terrible was affecting his health this time. After a week, medical results agreed on the fact that the causer of such significant weakening on his health was cancer. A lot of things were told about the possibilities of surgery and the effects of long term chemotherapy. But nothing could be done. Just a week later cancer was discovered, my father’s life got to his end. From that moment on I experienced a great change and very deep inside I know I am not the same I used to be.
Education
This morning the whole country was surprised with outstanding news: a forty year male teacher had been injured by death on a public demonstration. All along the day, news programmes only spoke about the strong army repression teachers from the province of neuquen suffered from hands of the local police. Besides, in a neighbouring province, public teachers went on a demonstration asking the local government for a rise in their incomings based on the cost of life growth.
Every year, before the beginning of the scholar period, government makes false promises to teachers that are never accomplished. What is really hard to understand is the fact that any government gives education the great value it has. Sometimes I think education is not an important matter for them. On the other hand, I think that it would be easier for them to control an untrained society.
Teachers claim is a real one; no one can live by their own with a basic monthly income of three hundred pesos. There is no dignity on it.
Bipolarity
A lot has been said about “stress” in the last past two decades. This phenomenon affects mostly people who work many hours a day or those who are exposed to high emotional situations. Most common symptoms of stress are depression and lack of energy.
As it definition makes reference, depression is a mental disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, and a general lost of interest in life. In most of the cases, people experiment a combination of symptoms which affect their social life, work and family relations. Patients suffering from bipolar depression develop a deep feeling of sadness and hopelessness. Statistically the number of suicides is committed by people suffering the disease.
Specialists are persuading patients to test new alternative therapies to supplement the traditional drug treatment which becomes-in longer term treatments- one of the causers of depression. Moreover, experts agreed in the fact that it is vital for the treatment to success the cooperation of the patient’s closed relatives. They need to feel their not alone in this journey to their recovery. Moreover, family members should also be under psychological treatment so they can understand the origins of this disease and can be able to deal with its treatment.
“Our moods are rarely completely stable and the world would be a very boring place if they were”.
Cancer and medication
Cancer became in the last decade in one of the main causes of death in the entire world. Undoubtedly, the mere word “cancer” is immediately associated with “death”. As far as I am concerned, early chemotherapy treatment and surgery are known to be the most effective options when considering a cure. However, they convey traumatic and painful post effects on patients. These harmful reactions towards both treatments result in the skipping of medication by patients.
In my opinion, cancer patients and their families should receive psychological attention. The therapy may be focused on the patient and their close relatives. It should help them to face with a long term treatment and the radical changes that chemotherapy brings with it over the patient’s life.
On the other hand, it can not be denied the fact that an early detection of the disease would benefit the effectiveness of the treatment. Not only should patients be well informed about the advantages and side results of drugs and cancer medication, but also people in general.
Alternative Medicine
Medicine has gradually improved through the passing of time. It can not be denied the fact that mankind has devoted most of their time to the sake of medicine and its realization. Recently, a non conventional medicine known as alternative medicine is being exercised by doctors all around the world.
We should point out that alternative medication has caused a great impact in the fields of medicine. Experts agree on the fact that one of the major advantages of this medicine is that it has no secondary effects. It is widely believed that it is the best option for those who suffer from any kind of negative reaction to certain drugs. Specialists also support the view that the implementation of this non-conventional medicine does not affect the immunological system.
On the other hand, specialists agreed on the fact that there was not a serious research about the varieties of this medicine. Moreover, people who practice it are not well qualified to do it. Many experts who use any of the types of these complementary methods such as; acupuncture, shiatsu, aromatherapy and reflexology, suggest people to use only high qualified products. Another disadvantage is that its long term treatment requires a high degree of steadiness and patience. Otherwise, it won’t be effective.
In conclusion, alternative medicine may be used mainly as a complementary method of conventional medicine. Also, the treatment should be carefully directed by a professional.
The sooner you marry the sooner you part
It is said that marriage has lost the value it used to have in the past. Such event is not longer celebrated as it used to be. Nowadays, more couples decide to live together without signing any document. It is just a question of formality, they say. However, some of those who assume the responsibility of marriage fail in their attempt because they have different thoughts, personal aims or due to immaturity.
One of the main reasons why some couples fail in their marriage is the different Cosmo vision they have. The position that modern couples have towards marriage is that of disbelief: some of them think that anything lasts for ever. So, whenever they feel their relationship is no longer beneficial they automatically split up. Moreover, it is said that young couples do not get the real essence of marriage.
Another reason that leads to the early end of matrimony life is that for some people, personal achievements are priori than family or children. So, they take special attention to the fulfilment of their goals and devote no time to their husband, wife or kids. This lack of attention that is seen as a selfish attitude, results in the breaking up.
A last reason that may be considered is the inappropriate behaviour that some of the parts show towards marriage. They are still dependant on their parents. They do not feel confident enough to carry on with their marriages; they rely on their parent’s advice. In a few words, they are not ready to face up such responsibility as adults.
Poverty
The majority of poor countries FACE a Wide range of economical and healthcare shortage. Due to the lack of resources and investments, work and salary have lost their value. Moreover, people who live in poor countries do not consider money a great value. Survival became for them in more important matter. The entire world remained shocked looking at a dreadful photograph that showed African children dying of starvation.
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Fortunately, a millionaire investment on health care has been announced by the UK International secretary. Specifically, money will be used to back up a reproductive healthcare project destined for poor and disadvantaged Indian people. The project will also focus attention on adolescents. By means of an early reproductive education and the basic nutritional care, future deaths may be avoided and health may improve.
Politicians and fibs
Not only by written or spoken language can a person communicate a feeling or a thought, but also by means of body language. “Silence means more that a hundred words” reads an ancient proverb. Actually, people’s hands or facial expressions go beyond of what they really say.
According to Doctor Peter collect, any movement made by the body expresses something different. The bit of a lip, a movement of an eyebrow or simply the way someone walks expresses what they are really thinking or how they are feeling.
During years, politicians’ behaviour has been in the eye of psychologists who wanted to discover what peoples representatives really mean in their public speeches. They compared politicians’ language to that of a poker player when facing an opponent.
In conclusion, it is better to talk to the truth no matter how painful or shocking it could be. Otherwise, your gestures and expressions may betray you.
Facing a challenge
I’ve just arrived home after a long working day. To start with, I had given classes to my private students and later I had classes till twelve in the night. To be honest I feel extremely tired. I know is too early for me to complaint taking into account the scholar year has just begun and there is a lot to do in the current year.
At this stage of the career tings seem to become more complex and demanding than in previous years. Now it is when our teacher vocation needs to be reinforced. It’s nor is the same to use English with the mere purpose of interaction or communication but it vital to know how to teach it in a right way.
Although, the majority of my classmates are already working as private teachers, the experience of standing in front of a thirty-people class may be a challenging one. This year is time for me to face my fears and to strengthen my vocation.
Easter Time
Today things will be different since there is almost no activity as regard to schools, banks and commerce due to the Easter Eve. Although this is a time for spiritual renovation, some people prefer to use these days to on a four-day vacation. Since I was a child, I was taught all the religious traditions and I followed them almost routinely. Then, I was sent to a catholic school, where the priest and teachers imposed the pupils everything concerning Catholicism customs. But it was not till I finished Secondary school that I understood the real importance of Faith, Hope, and Charity and the immense Love and Mercy of God. Finally I was able to appreciate my own life and accept my fortune. Easter is a time of death and self redemption, of mercy and forgiveness. Every year human beings have the chance to make a little change in their lives.
An Autumn Afternoon
I’ve just closed my eyes to relax myself. It is a rather cold day today; it is a typical autumn day. I can feel the breeze moving.
It comes to my ears the noises of some trucks working outside the street; their so monotonous sounds. There are men working. Since two weeks ago they are working making the pavement of a neighbouring street.
Swiftly the twittering of birds spread all around a mango tree located at the backyard garden; there are hundred of them. I can also hear the chirping of my neighbour’s parrot coming from besides the wall. Besides, the rumour of cars and buses can be clearly heard far away the street.
The scent of a rose tree near my bedroom window invites me to sleep…suddenly; such peaceful moment is abruptly interrupted by the ringing of the phone.
Alzheimer
Terminal diseases have always been a major challenge to medical science. Particularly difficult to deal with it, is the A’s disease, since it can be detected only when the symptoms have already appeared, making the illness almost impossible to be controlled, neither by drugs nor by an invasive treatment.
Nowadays, however, an early diagnosis can be carried out, and drugs to slow the progress of the disease have been given to patients achieving an 85% of effectiveness in some cases. With this in mind, hopes for stabilization have fortunately arisen, though the cure appears to an issue still belonging to a distant future.
The results seem very promising, but the A’s disease remains almost as distressing as usual, and those who face the dramatic experience of having fallen victims to that illness, still fear the consequences of the inevitable brain damage that comes with it.
The sooner you marry the sooner you part
It is said that marriage has lost the value it used to have in the past. Such event is not longer celebrated as it used to be. Nowadays, more couples decide to live together without signing any document. It is just a question of formality, they say. However, some of those who assume the responsibility of marriage fail in their attempt because they have different thoughts, personal aims or due to immaturity.
One of the main reasons why some couples fail in their marriage is the different Cosmo vision they have. The position that modern couples have towards marriage is that of disbelief: some of them think that anything lasts for ever. So, whenever they feel their relationship is no longer beneficial they automatically split up. Moreover, it is said that young couples do not get the real essence of marriage.
Another reason that leads to the early end of matrimony life is that for some people, personal achievements are priori than family or children. So, they take special attention to the fulfilment of their goals and devote no time to their husband, wife or kids. This lack of attention seen in most of the cases as a selfish attitude, results in the breaking up.
A last reason that may be considered is the inappropriate behaviour that some of the parts show towards marriage. They are still dependant on their parents. They do not feel confident enough to carry on with their marriages; they rely on their parent’s advice. In a few words, they are not ready to face up such responsibility as adults.