Is beauty in the eye of the beholder?
Over the past few years scientists have made major discoveries in the field of technology. Recent scientists’ evidence suggest that beauty is objective and quantifiable due to a remarkable scientist, who believes that he has discovered a formula for measuring beauty.
A doctor has discovered a practical way of measuring beauty, which he calls the mask. This is a series of lines and shapes making up a face. There are specific set distances between all the features and the outside shapes and it shows the exact proportions that the ideal beauty face should have.
By lying the mask over a photograph of a face, it is possible to see how attractive someone is. The more a face fits the mask, the more beautiful it is said to be. The fact that the mask can measure beauty of men women and people of different races makes it a particular useful instrument.
On the other hand, it is alarming to think that if we all start changing the way we look, there may seen be thousands of individuals wandering the streets of any single city looking exactly the same. But it is even more alarming that people may begin to think that they are unattractive if their face does not have the proportions of the mask.
This would be a great mistake because there are two sorts of beauty; one is the beauty of the mask, the measurable beauty of the face. The other sort is the kind of that we see when we love someone, a much more powerful, enduring beauty that comes from the heart.
Taking both sides of the argument into consideration, I would say that although we usually tend to appreciate beauty through out our heart it can not be denied that a new science the science of attraction has come to the conclusion that beauty is measurable and not as the romantic believe in the eye of the beholder.
martes, 14 de agosto de 2007
Is the structure of the family changing for the better or for the worse?
Nowadays, the so-called pillar that builds up a society which is “family”, is changing because of different kinds of aspects which are able to change personal points of view about living in harmony at home.
These aspects are always closely related to evil actions which have destructive effects over teenagers’ mind and of course all these considerations have a strong connection with drugs, alcohol among others are considered to be the main culprits for youngsters to commit crimes thus destroying their homes and also their families.
In consequence, doctors closely related to the field of psychology emphasize that a strong parental guidance should be applied in order to build up a home surrounded by happiness.
All in all, I strongly believe that some changes in the family structure are mainly provoked by people who suffer from psychological traumas which need a very serious treatment or medical attention in order to solve every single disorder a person may have in his/her mind
Nowadays, the so-called pillar that builds up a society which is “family”, is changing because of different kinds of aspects which are able to change personal points of view about living in harmony at home.
These aspects are always closely related to evil actions which have destructive effects over teenagers’ mind and of course all these considerations have a strong connection with drugs, alcohol among others are considered to be the main culprits for youngsters to commit crimes thus destroying their homes and also their families.
In consequence, doctors closely related to the field of psychology emphasize that a strong parental guidance should be applied in order to build up a home surrounded by happiness.
All in all, I strongly believe that some changes in the family structure are mainly provoked by people who suffer from psychological traumas which need a very serious treatment or medical attention in order to solve every single disorder a person may have in his/her mind
Living in the city
Some surveys which were carried out on people who live in places such as rural and urban areas have shown as a result that a great majority of the people interviewed, prefer to live in a big city because of its many potential advantages.
It is said that a city provides people with the so-called pillars that build up a society, that is, Education, Health and entertainment.
Firstly, Living in a big city might have several advantages which somehow are crucially involved with education. It is often claimed that a big city usually gives the opportunity to have access to education to every single member of the society; that is, any single person might have the probability of being admitted to any state school. Currently, there are a great number of schools which are located in cities in order to provide anyone who wants to learn with knowledge.
Secondly, Health is seen as one of the most important considerations involving society.
It is widely recognised that hospitals are the main exponent of health and are aimed to solve people’s health problems.
It is well known that hospitals provide individuals with free medical treatments, which range antibiotics for a simple case of flu to a complex surgery for serious diseases. This is the main reason why several citizens are deprived of nearby hospitals, tend to think that living in a city has its many benefits.
Thirdly, entertainment seems to be one important feature which is related to big cities.
Every single person often tends to think that they will only find amusement in developed or very important cities which many cases offer the experience what show business really means.
A huge city often provides people with many places which range from cinemas discos casinos to shopping centers.
Some surveys which were carried out on people who live in places such as rural and urban areas have shown as a result that a great majority of the people interviewed, prefer to live in a big city because of its many potential advantages.
It is said that a city provides people with the so-called pillars that build up a society, that is, Education, Health and entertainment.
Firstly, Living in a big city might have several advantages which somehow are crucially involved with education. It is often claimed that a big city usually gives the opportunity to have access to education to every single member of the society; that is, any single person might have the probability of being admitted to any state school. Currently, there are a great number of schools which are located in cities in order to provide anyone who wants to learn with knowledge.
Secondly, Health is seen as one of the most important considerations involving society.
It is widely recognised that hospitals are the main exponent of health and are aimed to solve people’s health problems.
It is well known that hospitals provide individuals with free medical treatments, which range antibiotics for a simple case of flu to a complex surgery for serious diseases. This is the main reason why several citizens are deprived of nearby hospitals, tend to think that living in a city has its many benefits.
Thirdly, entertainment seems to be one important feature which is related to big cities.
Every single person often tends to think that they will only find amusement in developed or very important cities which many cases offer the experience what show business really means.
A huge city often provides people with many places which range from cinemas discos casinos to shopping centers.
Memories
About two or three years ago, there was an incident in which I got involved. It was a beautiful summer night and I was having a great time at my cousin’s birthday party.
At about four o’clock I felt exhausted so I went to the balcony in order to breathe some fresh air. It was when I noticed a figure, someone was at the corner of the balcony, so I took a look around and saw that every single friend of mine was dancing. It took me a while to decide what to do, but in the end I noticed that I was familiar with the unknown person. At first sight the person seems to be a woman, when I walked toward her I noticed she was a beautiful woman with long brown hair and an incredible body.
Somehow, she looked like an ex-girlfriend I used to have, so I didn’t think twice and I approached her.
When I called her “Grace”! she smiled sweetly but she did not say a word. So all my doubts disappeared, she was grace my old girlfriend. We talked all night long and the day was breaking when she told me, “I must confess you something. I am not who you think I am, my name is George and as you see I am a drug queen.
That was the first time that I had wanted the earth to open and swallow me.
About two or three years ago, there was an incident in which I got involved. It was a beautiful summer night and I was having a great time at my cousin’s birthday party.
At about four o’clock I felt exhausted so I went to the balcony in order to breathe some fresh air. It was when I noticed a figure, someone was at the corner of the balcony, so I took a look around and saw that every single friend of mine was dancing. It took me a while to decide what to do, but in the end I noticed that I was familiar with the unknown person. At first sight the person seems to be a woman, when I walked toward her I noticed she was a beautiful woman with long brown hair and an incredible body.
Somehow, she looked like an ex-girlfriend I used to have, so I didn’t think twice and I approached her.
When I called her “Grace”! she smiled sweetly but she did not say a word. So all my doubts disappeared, she was grace my old girlfriend. We talked all night long and the day was breaking when she told me, “I must confess you something. I am not who you think I am, my name is George and as you see I am a drug queen.
That was the first time that I had wanted the earth to open and swallow me.
Money rules the World
A matter of considerable controversy is the fact whether money rules the world. There is no doubt that money provides people with the possibility to have access to basic necessities as health and education as well. However, while money is seemed as a requirement in order to have a comfortable life, it can not be denied that money is often believed to be main culprit for causing conflicts among people, what is more among countries.
To start with, many support the view that money enables people to fulfill their necessities which range from basic human necessities, for instance food and clothes, to unimaginable sophisticated things, such as jewellery and masterpieces of sculpture or painting. Furthermore, it is often argued that money influences in people’s relations. This is clearly illustrated by the fact that wealthy businessmen are more respected than ordinary people. Another major advantage of money is that it is believed to be vital for survival given that in the field of medicine many improvements were achieved in order to save lives due to the opportunities offered by money.
On the other hand, many people claim that one of the factors in life, which overweighs money in importance is health. Despite the fact that those people who are in high income and are able to afford the best medical care for their relatives, money is no a guarantee for a longer healthy life. Health is a blessing that money can not buy, several people suffer from terminal diseases and although they belong to a high society, their condition can not improve despite all the money in the world.
Finally an additional drawback of money is the clash that it causes among people, not to mention the fact that money is the main cause of conflicts between countries. It is generally suggested that many wars were started by powerful countries with the sole intention of gaining more economic powers. Therefore, many people who live in a powerless country are deprived of the means to obtain proper nutrition and health care.
Taking everything into consideration, the obvious conclusion to be drawn is that money rules the world given that money is necessary to fulfill our basic necessities and to improve health cares as well. However, I firmly believe that money does not provide us with a longer or better life due to the fact money is not the solution to many things such as terminal diseases or peace in our world.
A matter of considerable controversy is the fact whether money rules the world. There is no doubt that money provides people with the possibility to have access to basic necessities as health and education as well. However, while money is seemed as a requirement in order to have a comfortable life, it can not be denied that money is often believed to be main culprit for causing conflicts among people, what is more among countries.
To start with, many support the view that money enables people to fulfill their necessities which range from basic human necessities, for instance food and clothes, to unimaginable sophisticated things, such as jewellery and masterpieces of sculpture or painting. Furthermore, it is often argued that money influences in people’s relations. This is clearly illustrated by the fact that wealthy businessmen are more respected than ordinary people. Another major advantage of money is that it is believed to be vital for survival given that in the field of medicine many improvements were achieved in order to save lives due to the opportunities offered by money.
On the other hand, many people claim that one of the factors in life, which overweighs money in importance is health. Despite the fact that those people who are in high income and are able to afford the best medical care for their relatives, money is no a guarantee for a longer healthy life. Health is a blessing that money can not buy, several people suffer from terminal diseases and although they belong to a high society, their condition can not improve despite all the money in the world.
Finally an additional drawback of money is the clash that it causes among people, not to mention the fact that money is the main cause of conflicts between countries. It is generally suggested that many wars were started by powerful countries with the sole intention of gaining more economic powers. Therefore, many people who live in a powerless country are deprived of the means to obtain proper nutrition and health care.
Taking everything into consideration, the obvious conclusion to be drawn is that money rules the world given that money is necessary to fulfill our basic necessities and to improve health cares as well. However, I firmly believe that money does not provide us with a longer or better life due to the fact money is not the solution to many things such as terminal diseases or peace in our world.
My former friend and now……….
It all began as an ordinary day, and ordinary day in my life. It was a cold winter afternoon which turns into a sunny day when I heard the most beautiful voice I‘ve ever heard. I was waiting for some friends, I was standing in one of the darkest, creepiest, and spookiest corridors at “Facultad de Filosofia y Letras”, yes, and as you see I was one of the thousands students who couldn’t fulfil his expectations, but that is another issue. Ok, I was waiting for some friends when I first met Nora, she asked me the time, and with that simple question all began, for the better or for the worse, I still wonder that. It is quite a complex paradox in my life; I only know that we forged an outstanding relationship, ranging from being simple classmates, who used to exchange notes, to being a couple who walk hand in hand along life.
What I can tell you about Nora, let me think, she is in her middle twenties but she looks younger than she is; she says so. Physically, she is overage height, neither fat or thin. According to her hair, she has shoulder length black thick hair, neither curly nor straight, it is quite a dichotomy to be more specific, neither this nor that.
One important feature regarding her personality is her sparkling brown eyes which reveal her sense of humour and friendliness. As her personality, Nora’s most striking characteristic is her generosity, patience, kind-heartedness but first of all her friendliness seems to outweigh her previous listed features in importance. I mentioned friendliness because if someone has a snag, she will always have time to listen to you. In few words, she is the appropriate person to ask for a piece of advice for the reason that she will always try to find out a potential solution for certain troubles.
Another important characteristic is her sense of humour; she is great person to be with. Furthermore, according to her personality she is very amusing and sociable, she loves going out to parties and have a good time. Currently, she took up cactuses collection as a new hobby, in addition she loves animal life, and she is charge of breeding her animals. At home she has a small farm which involves, fish, little birds, a dog, a cat and a parrot. Unfortunately, she has a weak point; she supports CASM which is considered to be one of the worst football teams in our province. But I am sure that sooner or later she will change her mind.
As a conclusion, I can assure that she is a lovely person with a kind hearted and for her age she is very mature. Although, she has the hard mission to deal with me everyday, she success in it day after day. She tends to complain that I never write to her but now I feel like Pablo Neruda, Jorge Luis Borges, why not William Shakespeare or Oscar Wilde but of course, far from being homosexual.
It all began as an ordinary day, and ordinary day in my life. It was a cold winter afternoon which turns into a sunny day when I heard the most beautiful voice I‘ve ever heard. I was waiting for some friends, I was standing in one of the darkest, creepiest, and spookiest corridors at “Facultad de Filosofia y Letras”, yes, and as you see I was one of the thousands students who couldn’t fulfil his expectations, but that is another issue. Ok, I was waiting for some friends when I first met Nora, she asked me the time, and with that simple question all began, for the better or for the worse, I still wonder that. It is quite a complex paradox in my life; I only know that we forged an outstanding relationship, ranging from being simple classmates, who used to exchange notes, to being a couple who walk hand in hand along life.
What I can tell you about Nora, let me think, she is in her middle twenties but she looks younger than she is; she says so. Physically, she is overage height, neither fat or thin. According to her hair, she has shoulder length black thick hair, neither curly nor straight, it is quite a dichotomy to be more specific, neither this nor that.
One important feature regarding her personality is her sparkling brown eyes which reveal her sense of humour and friendliness. As her personality, Nora’s most striking characteristic is her generosity, patience, kind-heartedness but first of all her friendliness seems to outweigh her previous listed features in importance. I mentioned friendliness because if someone has a snag, she will always have time to listen to you. In few words, she is the appropriate person to ask for a piece of advice for the reason that she will always try to find out a potential solution for certain troubles.
Another important characteristic is her sense of humour; she is great person to be with. Furthermore, according to her personality she is very amusing and sociable, she loves going out to parties and have a good time. Currently, she took up cactuses collection as a new hobby, in addition she loves animal life, and she is charge of breeding her animals. At home she has a small farm which involves, fish, little birds, a dog, a cat and a parrot. Unfortunately, she has a weak point; she supports CASM which is considered to be one of the worst football teams in our province. But I am sure that sooner or later she will change her mind.
As a conclusion, I can assure that she is a lovely person with a kind hearted and for her age she is very mature. Although, she has the hard mission to deal with me everyday, she success in it day after day. She tends to complain that I never write to her but now I feel like Pablo Neruda, Jorge Luis Borges, why not William Shakespeare or Oscar Wilde but of course, far from being homosexual.
Obesity
The other day I found an article which was quite interesting, the article is closely related to children’s obesity. According to some surveys which were carried out in the U.S.A and U.K reflects that the number of overweight and obese children is rising, what is more; one in four children are obese.
I am of the opinion that the main culprit for causing children obesity is on the one hand “sugar-filled manufactured food and of course bad eating habits and on the other hand, the lack of responsibility involving parents.
Children keen on a toxic environment that doomed them to being overweight. According to recent surveys which were carried out in different locations showed as a result that diseases such as diabetes are seen in children. Besides this, I am convinced that young children are not responsible for the food choice at home or at school.
It seems to me that the blame is laid on parents, that is to say, children need a parental guidance not only for establishing a censorship in order to prevent obscene material or inappropriate language but also for eating habits.
It is known that parents provide children with different kinds of unhealthy snacks in instead of having breakfast or lunch. I think parents should be a part of a solution not part of the problem.
Taking everything into consideration, I firmly believe that no child chooses to be overweight, and there are not shared frailties. In short, parents should warn children more effectively about the potential ailments involving eating habits, do it so, the situation might improve.
The other day I found an article which was quite interesting, the article is closely related to children’s obesity. According to some surveys which were carried out in the U.S.A and U.K reflects that the number of overweight and obese children is rising, what is more; one in four children are obese.
I am of the opinion that the main culprit for causing children obesity is on the one hand “sugar-filled manufactured food and of course bad eating habits and on the other hand, the lack of responsibility involving parents.
Children keen on a toxic environment that doomed them to being overweight. According to recent surveys which were carried out in different locations showed as a result that diseases such as diabetes are seen in children. Besides this, I am convinced that young children are not responsible for the food choice at home or at school.
It seems to me that the blame is laid on parents, that is to say, children need a parental guidance not only for establishing a censorship in order to prevent obscene material or inappropriate language but also for eating habits.
It is known that parents provide children with different kinds of unhealthy snacks in instead of having breakfast or lunch. I think parents should be a part of a solution not part of the problem.
Taking everything into consideration, I firmly believe that no child chooses to be overweight, and there are not shared frailties. In short, parents should warn children more effectively about the potential ailments involving eating habits, do it so, the situation might improve.
Pepe’s bar
Pepe’s bar is the place where my girlfriend and I had dinner on Saturday night. The restaurant occupies the ground floor of a beautiful terraced house. With almost a seating capacity of 80 people, it has long red carpets, soft lighting from wall-mounted lamps and soft music which allows quiet conversations that create a relaxing atmosphere. The effect is both luxurious and welcoming.
The menu offers traditional cooking as well as French and Italian dishes. Despite the fact that the restaurant was completely full on Saturday, the service was reasonably quick. The waiters and waitresses were all polite and efficient.
I chose roast beef as a main course and my companion had lamb. Although the food was well cooked and attractively displayed, it tasted awfully, not to mention the fact that it was impossible to chew the food. What is more, an older man next to us broke one of his teeth when trying to chew the food.
The bill for a three-course meal for two people with a bottle of coke, was $60. There are some several dishes on the menu which are far more expensive than the ones we chose, and the prices are rather high for the quality of the food served.
To sump up, pepe’s restaurant has an attractive décor and a pleasant atmosphere, as well as good food only in its presentation and service. However, the menu is limited, on the whole, our dinner was certainly overpriced.
Pepe’s bar is the place where my girlfriend and I had dinner on Saturday night. The restaurant occupies the ground floor of a beautiful terraced house. With almost a seating capacity of 80 people, it has long red carpets, soft lighting from wall-mounted lamps and soft music which allows quiet conversations that create a relaxing atmosphere. The effect is both luxurious and welcoming.
The menu offers traditional cooking as well as French and Italian dishes. Despite the fact that the restaurant was completely full on Saturday, the service was reasonably quick. The waiters and waitresses were all polite and efficient.
I chose roast beef as a main course and my companion had lamb. Although the food was well cooked and attractively displayed, it tasted awfully, not to mention the fact that it was impossible to chew the food. What is more, an older man next to us broke one of his teeth when trying to chew the food.
The bill for a three-course meal for two people with a bottle of coke, was $60. There are some several dishes on the menu which are far more expensive than the ones we chose, and the prices are rather high for the quality of the food served.
To sump up, pepe’s restaurant has an attractive décor and a pleasant atmosphere, as well as good food only in its presentation and service. However, the menu is limited, on the whole, our dinner was certainly overpriced.
Pets
Many types of animals have gradually become domesticated and have been taken into new our homes as pets. Pets are enjoyed by young and old alike, but are they really worth having or are there too many drawbacks?
To start with it, pets can be great companions for those who live alone, such as the elderly. What is more, having a dog around the house can give you a greater sense of security. Young children usually love animals and giving them the opportunity to look after a pet teaches them to care for living things and to be responsible.
However, bringing your pet into your home is not a decision to be taken lightly. There are some expenses involved as animals need food, special cages, equipment and occasional veterinary treatment which can be costly. They need care and attention o a daily basis, which can be time-consuming.
Furthermore, a pet ties you down to a certain extent. You cannot just get up and go away for the weekend or for a holiday without first taking your pet’s needs into consideration. This is not always easy and can be expensive if you have to pay for professional care.
All in all, buying a pet should be a carefully planned decision. If you are fully aware of your pet’s needs and all the responsibilities involved in owing one, then having a pet can be a very rewarding experience.
Many types of animals have gradually become domesticated and have been taken into new our homes as pets. Pets are enjoyed by young and old alike, but are they really worth having or are there too many drawbacks?
To start with it, pets can be great companions for those who live alone, such as the elderly. What is more, having a dog around the house can give you a greater sense of security. Young children usually love animals and giving them the opportunity to look after a pet teaches them to care for living things and to be responsible.
However, bringing your pet into your home is not a decision to be taken lightly. There are some expenses involved as animals need food, special cages, equipment and occasional veterinary treatment which can be costly. They need care and attention o a daily basis, which can be time-consuming.
Furthermore, a pet ties you down to a certain extent. You cannot just get up and go away for the weekend or for a holiday without first taking your pet’s needs into consideration. This is not always easy and can be expensive if you have to pay for professional care.
All in all, buying a pet should be a carefully planned decision. If you are fully aware of your pet’s needs and all the responsibilities involved in owing one, then having a pet can be a very rewarding experience.
Postcard
It is known that postcards have been present in society since ancient times. Currently every single person who might have the opportunity to travel abroad decides to bring with them different kinds of pictures which are aimed to illustrate the most unimaginable places where a person may visit.
In a manner of speaking postcard usually provide people with important pieces of information such as principles, ideas, way of life and the cultural heritage of any country.
To start with, it is said that a single postcard evokes more than it means. Supporters to this view may say that postcards are aimed to retell the history of any single location. It is widely recognised that postcards are seen as virtual storytellers, that is, a postcard is not only a photograph but it is a new way of revealing different kind of aspects which are crucially involved with to the way of life of each country. It is said that any small town has its own principles and ideas and cultural heritage, all these concepts are summarised in a small photograph which says more than words.
It is widely recognised that postcards often provide citizens with several types of issues which range from especial festivities which take place in several locations to the way in which they keep their own background, that is, many countries reveal throughout postcards their typical food, traditional clothes and what is more, their own sense of identity.
It is known that postcards have been present in society since ancient times. Currently every single person who might have the opportunity to travel abroad decides to bring with them different kinds of pictures which are aimed to illustrate the most unimaginable places where a person may visit.
In a manner of speaking postcard usually provide people with important pieces of information such as principles, ideas, way of life and the cultural heritage of any country.
To start with, it is said that a single postcard evokes more than it means. Supporters to this view may say that postcards are aimed to retell the history of any single location. It is widely recognised that postcards are seen as virtual storytellers, that is, a postcard is not only a photograph but it is a new way of revealing different kind of aspects which are crucially involved with to the way of life of each country. It is said that any small town has its own principles and ideas and cultural heritage, all these concepts are summarised in a small photograph which says more than words.
It is widely recognised that postcards often provide citizens with several types of issues which range from especial festivities which take place in several locations to the way in which they keep their own background, that is, many countries reveal throughout postcards their typical food, traditional clothes and what is more, their own sense of identity.
Pros and Cons of Video Gaming
When faced with some new and possibly bewildering technological changes, as new generation console, most people react in one of two ways. On the other hand, they learn to adapt to the new inventions and eventually wonder how they could possibly have lived without it. On the other hand, people recoil from anything new, claiming that it is unnecessary or too complicated or that it somehow provides children with negative aspects ranging from inadequate vocabulary to explicit scene of sex and increasing violence.
To start with, much has been written about the dangers of computers games to young and impressionable children. As parents’ lives become busier and as an increasing number of parents seem willing to allow their children to spend hours in front of a computer screen zapping aliens. Some people often ask themselves whether these games are, in fact, a harmless past time, or a danger to society and to generations to come.
The first dangers are physical. Clearly, a child who spends who spends hours in front of a screen is putting their eyes under considerable strain. Furthermore, this is time which might otherwise be spent running around, playing outside, and the increase in child obesity may, at least in part, be attributed to the decrease in healthy physical exercise.
There also seems to be a number of drawbacks with regard to the child’s education.
We now have a generation of people who have grown up deprived of doing mental arithmetic. However, the greatest criticism that is levelled at this form of entertainment is moral. What of adults will these children grow up to be, if they think that killing is fun and that guns are toys?
It is striking that the criticism of computer games is usually made by people who are not computer literate (digital immigrants).Games are condemned as immoral or violent. Yet the critics have rarely played them themselves. In fact, many games are highly educational, that is to say, problem-solving puzzles that encourage children to develop their thinking skills or strategy games through which we can learn about ancient civilizations or space exploration. What is more, in playing these games, children acquire basic computer skills with file management systems, cursors and mouse.
As regard to violence, it could be argued that there is nothing new here. Children, boys especially, have always played violent games and they will happily make use of a wooden sword or some toys soldiers if deprived of their disk of “Command and Conquer”.
Taking everything into consideration, I would say that although video gaming has made our lives easier as a way of entertainment, it has also created new problems for people. But while it has created problems we should think carefully before dismissing its many benefits.
When faced with some new and possibly bewildering technological changes, as new generation console, most people react in one of two ways. On the other hand, they learn to adapt to the new inventions and eventually wonder how they could possibly have lived without it. On the other hand, people recoil from anything new, claiming that it is unnecessary or too complicated or that it somehow provides children with negative aspects ranging from inadequate vocabulary to explicit scene of sex and increasing violence.
To start with, much has been written about the dangers of computers games to young and impressionable children. As parents’ lives become busier and as an increasing number of parents seem willing to allow their children to spend hours in front of a computer screen zapping aliens. Some people often ask themselves whether these games are, in fact, a harmless past time, or a danger to society and to generations to come.
The first dangers are physical. Clearly, a child who spends who spends hours in front of a screen is putting their eyes under considerable strain. Furthermore, this is time which might otherwise be spent running around, playing outside, and the increase in child obesity may, at least in part, be attributed to the decrease in healthy physical exercise.
There also seems to be a number of drawbacks with regard to the child’s education.
We now have a generation of people who have grown up deprived of doing mental arithmetic. However, the greatest criticism that is levelled at this form of entertainment is moral. What of adults will these children grow up to be, if they think that killing is fun and that guns are toys?
It is striking that the criticism of computer games is usually made by people who are not computer literate (digital immigrants).Games are condemned as immoral or violent. Yet the critics have rarely played them themselves. In fact, many games are highly educational, that is to say, problem-solving puzzles that encourage children to develop their thinking skills or strategy games through which we can learn about ancient civilizations or space exploration. What is more, in playing these games, children acquire basic computer skills with file management systems, cursors and mouse.
As regard to violence, it could be argued that there is nothing new here. Children, boys especially, have always played violent games and they will happily make use of a wooden sword or some toys soldiers if deprived of their disk of “Command and Conquer”.
Taking everything into consideration, I would say that although video gaming has made our lives easier as a way of entertainment, it has also created new problems for people. But while it has created problems we should think carefully before dismissing its many benefits.
Qualities you look for in a friend
The concept of friendship depends on what each individual may understand as being friend. In fact the true meaning of the term can only be appreciated by very few people.
In my view, friendship is quite an important consideration, something which plays an important part of my life, it is known that the word friendship as a term evokes more that it means.
Some people often claim that their friends play a very important role in their lives, they are not considered to be just friends but they take the place of a brother or an elder sister. It is widely recognised that in order to be considered a friend a person must fulfil a range of good qualities such as, being easy going, reliable, earnest, sensitive among others, these features are often required in order to build up a solid friendship.
In short, a person usually looks someone who can give support when times are rough, a shoulder to cry on, a person who always has time to listen to you if you have a problem.
This is why I think that friendship is a great feeling which can only be shared with special people
The concept of friendship depends on what each individual may understand as being friend. In fact the true meaning of the term can only be appreciated by very few people.
In my view, friendship is quite an important consideration, something which plays an important part of my life, it is known that the word friendship as a term evokes more that it means.
Some people often claim that their friends play a very important role in their lives, they are not considered to be just friends but they take the place of a brother or an elder sister. It is widely recognised that in order to be considered a friend a person must fulfil a range of good qualities such as, being easy going, reliable, earnest, sensitive among others, these features are often required in order to build up a solid friendship.
In short, a person usually looks someone who can give support when times are rough, a shoulder to cry on, a person who always has time to listen to you if you have a problem.
This is why I think that friendship is a great feeling which can only be shared with special people
Rituals
If there is one thing that virtually all the world’s various countries have in common, it is rituals. There is no doubt that several people often devote at least few minutes a day to carry out rituals which are supposed to grant the fulfilment of certain desires with ease and comfort. Although, rituals help people to make daily chores easily, it cannot be denied that this weird way of behaving often provokes mind’s impairments.
To start with, it is widely recognised that several people tend to carry out different kinds of rituals in order to achieve their deepest desires. It is known that some ritualistic people have a tendency to think that somehow rituals provide them with the strength to overcome their burdens. For example, a simple horse shoe, a four leaf clover or a rabbit leg are seen as pieces of good luck which endow certain people with the opportunity to reach their ideals.
On the other hand, there exists proven evidence that football is an issue which generates different kind of rituals, which in some specific cases turn into obsessions. It is often claim that football supporters often find themselves as the subject of criticism by members of their family or even worse by members of the community. They are often labelled as lunatics due to their way of behaving.
All in all, I think that most of us have a need of having a ritual which provides us with the possibility of getting over some difficulties at some point in our lives. Fully understanding the reason why people usually carry out uncanny rituals, may be as difficult as understanding the human mind itself.
If there is one thing that virtually all the world’s various countries have in common, it is rituals. There is no doubt that several people often devote at least few minutes a day to carry out rituals which are supposed to grant the fulfilment of certain desires with ease and comfort. Although, rituals help people to make daily chores easily, it cannot be denied that this weird way of behaving often provokes mind’s impairments.
To start with, it is widely recognised that several people tend to carry out different kinds of rituals in order to achieve their deepest desires. It is known that some ritualistic people have a tendency to think that somehow rituals provide them with the strength to overcome their burdens. For example, a simple horse shoe, a four leaf clover or a rabbit leg are seen as pieces of good luck which endow certain people with the opportunity to reach their ideals.
On the other hand, there exists proven evidence that football is an issue which generates different kind of rituals, which in some specific cases turn into obsessions. It is often claim that football supporters often find themselves as the subject of criticism by members of their family or even worse by members of the community. They are often labelled as lunatics due to their way of behaving.
All in all, I think that most of us have a need of having a ritual which provides us with the possibility of getting over some difficulties at some point in our lives. Fully understanding the reason why people usually carry out uncanny rituals, may be as difficult as understanding the human mind itself.
Smoking
While smoking is on the increase among adults, the latest news’ report indicates that increasing numbers of youngsters are taking up the habit. Perhaps the main reason for this alarming fact is the seductive advertising campaigns aimed at young people by tobacco companies. Other contributing factors include the lack of awareness on the part of school children of the dangers of smoking, and the widespread availability of cigarettes. Furthermore smoking retains an image of sophisticated maturity among young people, making the habit a magnet for those still in process of moulding themselves into what they want to be.
Firstly, one way of combat this problem would be for the government to ban all cigarette advertising in order to reverse this disturbing trend. This ban could also prohibit smoking on television and films. As a result, young people would no longer be constantly exposed to seductive images of cigarettes.
Secondly, by introducing a negative image advertising campaign, governments could place a ban on the sale of cigarettes to under eighteens, and ensure that this ban is strictly enforced. Consequently, smoking would become far too costly a habit for most young people to take up or maintain.
If measures were taken at school to warn children more effectively about the dangers of smoking, the situation might improve. Teachers could tell their students what will happen to them if they smoke and teach them about the wide variety of ailments that smoking produces. In this way, children will never want to start smoking, thanks to their knowledge of what it could do to their bodies.
All in all, I think that it would be quite easy to reduce the number of young people that smoke or even to eliminate smoking altogether, were it not for some attitudes of those who have the power to do something about it. Until they find the motivation to act, however, it seems likely that the problem will simply get worse.
While smoking is on the increase among adults, the latest news’ report indicates that increasing numbers of youngsters are taking up the habit. Perhaps the main reason for this alarming fact is the seductive advertising campaigns aimed at young people by tobacco companies. Other contributing factors include the lack of awareness on the part of school children of the dangers of smoking, and the widespread availability of cigarettes. Furthermore smoking retains an image of sophisticated maturity among young people, making the habit a magnet for those still in process of moulding themselves into what they want to be.
Firstly, one way of combat this problem would be for the government to ban all cigarette advertising in order to reverse this disturbing trend. This ban could also prohibit smoking on television and films. As a result, young people would no longer be constantly exposed to seductive images of cigarettes.
Secondly, by introducing a negative image advertising campaign, governments could place a ban on the sale of cigarettes to under eighteens, and ensure that this ban is strictly enforced. Consequently, smoking would become far too costly a habit for most young people to take up or maintain.
If measures were taken at school to warn children more effectively about the dangers of smoking, the situation might improve. Teachers could tell their students what will happen to them if they smoke and teach them about the wide variety of ailments that smoking produces. In this way, children will never want to start smoking, thanks to their knowledge of what it could do to their bodies.
All in all, I think that it would be quite easy to reduce the number of young people that smoke or even to eliminate smoking altogether, were it not for some attitudes of those who have the power to do something about it. Until they find the motivation to act, however, it seems likely that the problem will simply get worse.
Story “it sounded urgent”
Someone from the hospital called; it sounded urgent. It’s your wife may be you should……”John didn’t wait for the secretary to finish.
He turned pale and broke out a cold sweat, and then he went hurriedly back to the car park, jumped into his car and drove recklessly trough the slow traffic.
He neither noticed the honking of horns the screeching of breaks nor the others drivers yelling furiously at him.
“Please, please let her be all right,” he kept saying to himself.
Minutes later, the doors of the emergency department opened and he found himself in a cold reception lounge. He pushed to the front of the queue and asked for his wife the receptionist patiently scanned the computer screen and then she directed him to room 12. Without thanking her, he dashed for the lift. Heart pounding, John closed his eyes for a while, praying. He dreaded what he was about to find.
The door opened onto a dimly lighted corridor. John walked towards room 12 and nervously pushed the door. She was lying on bed, exhausted.
She sleepily opened her eyes and murmured, “hello, darling. Sorry I couldn’t wait. It’s a boy.”
Someone from the hospital called; it sounded urgent. It’s your wife may be you should……”John didn’t wait for the secretary to finish.
He turned pale and broke out a cold sweat, and then he went hurriedly back to the car park, jumped into his car and drove recklessly trough the slow traffic.
He neither noticed the honking of horns the screeching of breaks nor the others drivers yelling furiously at him.
“Please, please let her be all right,” he kept saying to himself.
Minutes later, the doors of the emergency department opened and he found himself in a cold reception lounge. He pushed to the front of the queue and asked for his wife the receptionist patiently scanned the computer screen and then she directed him to room 12. Without thanking her, he dashed for the lift. Heart pounding, John closed his eyes for a while, praying. He dreaded what he was about to find.
The door opened onto a dimly lighted corridor. John walked towards room 12 and nervously pushed the door. She was lying on bed, exhausted.
She sleepily opened her eyes and murmured, “hello, darling. Sorry I couldn’t wait. It’s a boy.”
Technology
When faced with some and possibly bewildering technological changes, most people react in one of two ways. On the one hand they learn to adapt to the new invention and eventually wonder how they could possibly have lived without it. On the other hand, people recoil from anything new, claiming that it is unnecessary or too complicated or that it somehow makes life less than human.
To star with, some people may believe that technology is vital in order to make life much easier. Many people support this view due to the fact that technology provides individuals with several pros ranging from doing the shopping without having to leave the house to working at home rather than going to the office. Computers are able to perform more time-saving functions, transport is faster and more efficient and new inventions continue to help us to carry out daily tasks with ease and comfort.
As regard to scientific levels, it is said that several improvements have been achieved in the field of medicine. Scientists point out that cures for terminal diseases have been found. Therefore, the lives of thousands people are being saved day after day.
However, it could be argued that technology id often seen as the main culprit for replacing human beings taking into account computers as a clear example. For several people, computers still represent a threat to our freedom and usually give us a frightening sense of a future in which every single decision will be made by machines. Thus, man is being replaced by technology in many ways and as a result he is becoming redundant. Moreover, several critics are convinced that technology has somehow ruined childhood. Nowadays, children are not longer playing outside their home but shutting themselves away in their rooms and losing themselves in individualistic activities such as, television viewing and computers games.
Taking both sides of the argument into consideration, it could be said that although technology provides people with a whole range of outstanding features, it has also created new problems for mankind. But while it has created problems we should think carefully before dismissing its many benefits
When faced with some and possibly bewildering technological changes, most people react in one of two ways. On the one hand they learn to adapt to the new invention and eventually wonder how they could possibly have lived without it. On the other hand, people recoil from anything new, claiming that it is unnecessary or too complicated or that it somehow makes life less than human.
To star with, some people may believe that technology is vital in order to make life much easier. Many people support this view due to the fact that technology provides individuals with several pros ranging from doing the shopping without having to leave the house to working at home rather than going to the office. Computers are able to perform more time-saving functions, transport is faster and more efficient and new inventions continue to help us to carry out daily tasks with ease and comfort.
As regard to scientific levels, it is said that several improvements have been achieved in the field of medicine. Scientists point out that cures for terminal diseases have been found. Therefore, the lives of thousands people are being saved day after day.
However, it could be argued that technology id often seen as the main culprit for replacing human beings taking into account computers as a clear example. For several people, computers still represent a threat to our freedom and usually give us a frightening sense of a future in which every single decision will be made by machines. Thus, man is being replaced by technology in many ways and as a result he is becoming redundant. Moreover, several critics are convinced that technology has somehow ruined childhood. Nowadays, children are not longer playing outside their home but shutting themselves away in their rooms and losing themselves in individualistic activities such as, television viewing and computers games.
Taking both sides of the argument into consideration, it could be said that although technology provides people with a whole range of outstanding features, it has also created new problems for mankind. But while it has created problems we should think carefully before dismissing its many benefits
The role of marriage in today’s world
If there is something that virtually all the world’s various cultures have in common, it is marriage. Beliefs, diet and languages vary greatly, but the desire people have to share their lives with another seems universal. Why then, is marriage so popular? Psychologists have said that people have a deep need for the emotional security which marriage provides. Knowing that one has a partner in life makes it easier to cope with some problems of daily life. On the other hand, the fact that many single people are content to live alone suggests that the emotional need theory is incomplete.
According to the supporters of this view, people marry in order to increase their wealth, either by marrying a rich partner or because or because, as the saying goes, “two can live as cheaply as one.”
It is true that financial considerations are often the primary reason that people marry. Yet there are countless examples of people “marrying for love”, regardless of their mate’s lack of money. All in all, marriage continues to be extremely popular in many societies. Most of us have a need for love and support and want to have children at some point in our lives.
Fully understanding the reasons why people marry, though, may be as difficult as understanding the human mind itself.
If there is something that virtually all the world’s various cultures have in common, it is marriage. Beliefs, diet and languages vary greatly, but the desire people have to share their lives with another seems universal. Why then, is marriage so popular? Psychologists have said that people have a deep need for the emotional security which marriage provides. Knowing that one has a partner in life makes it easier to cope with some problems of daily life. On the other hand, the fact that many single people are content to live alone suggests that the emotional need theory is incomplete.
According to the supporters of this view, people marry in order to increase their wealth, either by marrying a rich partner or because or because, as the saying goes, “two can live as cheaply as one.”
It is true that financial considerations are often the primary reason that people marry. Yet there are countless examples of people “marrying for love”, regardless of their mate’s lack of money. All in all, marriage continues to be extremely popular in many societies. Most of us have a need for love and support and want to have children at some point in our lives.
Fully understanding the reasons why people marry, though, may be as difficult as understanding the human mind itself.
The role of women in society
There is no other individual or institution whose role has been discussed so extensively as that of women. Historically, a women has played one an only one role: she had to become a mother or a wife; in the last 150 years, however, she has had a vast participation in other fields and has gained rights which can sometimes be regarded as a loss if we considered that now she has multiplied her tasks without increasing her wages.
On the other hand, we cannot ignore that the role she plays in a community depends on which society we are discussing religious, social, cultural patterns will determine whether a woman can reach the presidency of a nation or if she will be relegated to the kitchen and the nursery. Anyway, one fact cannot be denied; famine participation I son the increase and it is not going to stop.
To start with, we have to remember that, since primitive times, a woman had to fulfil a twofold task: to love, respect and obey her husband, and to bring up her children, while the master of the house worked hard in order to support his family. The so-called privileges that a woman enjoyed brought about submission very low self-esteem, and, most of all, an inferiority complex that would last for centuries. To make matters worse, her position in the world and what was expected from her filled her with guilt if she did not excel in her chores. She did not dream of wanting to go out and fight or even appear intelligent. That was her husband’s role.
But the 20th century came along, and with it, the two world wars, and, in a round way, they were an asset for the weaker sex. Men went to the battlefield and women had to take the posts that so far man had held as the strongholds of their sex. And then, women discovered that, after all, male tasks were no so difficult; and she could take care of the home the children and her job. Troubles started when the war ended and husbands came back home to their families and to their jobs. Now the time had come for a woman to prove that she could compete and win on an equal foot.
There is no other individual or institution whose role has been discussed so extensively as that of women. Historically, a women has played one an only one role: she had to become a mother or a wife; in the last 150 years, however, she has had a vast participation in other fields and has gained rights which can sometimes be regarded as a loss if we considered that now she has multiplied her tasks without increasing her wages.
On the other hand, we cannot ignore that the role she plays in a community depends on which society we are discussing religious, social, cultural patterns will determine whether a woman can reach the presidency of a nation or if she will be relegated to the kitchen and the nursery. Anyway, one fact cannot be denied; famine participation I son the increase and it is not going to stop.
To start with, we have to remember that, since primitive times, a woman had to fulfil a twofold task: to love, respect and obey her husband, and to bring up her children, while the master of the house worked hard in order to support his family. The so-called privileges that a woman enjoyed brought about submission very low self-esteem, and, most of all, an inferiority complex that would last for centuries. To make matters worse, her position in the world and what was expected from her filled her with guilt if she did not excel in her chores. She did not dream of wanting to go out and fight or even appear intelligent. That was her husband’s role.
But the 20th century came along, and with it, the two world wars, and, in a round way, they were an asset for the weaker sex. Men went to the battlefield and women had to take the posts that so far man had held as the strongholds of their sex. And then, women discovered that, after all, male tasks were no so difficult; and she could take care of the home the children and her job. Troubles started when the war ended and husbands came back home to their families and to their jobs. Now the time had come for a woman to prove that she could compete and win on an equal foot.
Violence in the city
It is known that the concept of violence has been present in society since ancient times. There are proven evidences that reveal how Romans emperors used to be delighted by the way in which several people lost their lives in unequal fights. It is widely recognised that ancient emperors set up fights which involved men against beasts. Currently, this kind of battle is still in force. Many people may say that they live in a constant fear of having a member of their family murdered or kidnapped. What is more parents are increasingly concerned about the safety of their children at school.
To start with, there is a vast amount of people who back up the view that there are not many differences between ancient times and modern ones. It is said that big cities have one of the highest death rates owing to criminal activities. As a consequence, children no longer play outside home but shut themselves away in their rooms in order to avoid any case of kidnapping, or even worse murder.
A second area to take into consideration is the safety of children at school which seems to be a controversial issue to deal with. News show day after day that little students some of them age eleven to thirteen years old usually carry handguns hidden in their bags. In some cases these reckless actions bring about serious mental disorders for the child who has been threatened by a gun or in some cases it can only bring about death.
Taking both sides of the argument into consideration, it could be claimed that cities have to cope up with different kinds of irrational problems which range from a simple case of robbery to snatch the lives of others just for fun. However, big cities can not be blamed for these criminal actions but the government should take a part in this struggle in order to provide citizens with guarantees to live at least in harmony.
It is known that the concept of violence has been present in society since ancient times. There are proven evidences that reveal how Romans emperors used to be delighted by the way in which several people lost their lives in unequal fights. It is widely recognised that ancient emperors set up fights which involved men against beasts. Currently, this kind of battle is still in force. Many people may say that they live in a constant fear of having a member of their family murdered or kidnapped. What is more parents are increasingly concerned about the safety of their children at school.
To start with, there is a vast amount of people who back up the view that there are not many differences between ancient times and modern ones. It is said that big cities have one of the highest death rates owing to criminal activities. As a consequence, children no longer play outside home but shut themselves away in their rooms in order to avoid any case of kidnapping, or even worse murder.
A second area to take into consideration is the safety of children at school which seems to be a controversial issue to deal with. News show day after day that little students some of them age eleven to thirteen years old usually carry handguns hidden in their bags. In some cases these reckless actions bring about serious mental disorders for the child who has been threatened by a gun or in some cases it can only bring about death.
Taking both sides of the argument into consideration, it could be claimed that cities have to cope up with different kinds of irrational problems which range from a simple case of robbery to snatch the lives of others just for fun. However, big cities can not be blamed for these criminal actions but the government should take a part in this struggle in order to provide citizens with guarantees to live at least in harmony.
What about our EDUCATION?
In ancient Greece, wise men like Socrates and Plato used to summon a number of disciples in the market place, to discuss the simple facts of life. And so simple they must have been that even learned people have been discussing them for centuries!
That type of learning, however erratic, gave meaning to their lives, as their mind probed into a universe where everything was yet to be discovered. On a different line Jesus Christ taught his apostles about a world of mercy and compassion which was in opposition to the society of his time. And the lives of twelve people were changed for the better in a way they have never anticipated.
The middle ages shows another concept of education; it might be right or wrong in the light of this century, but the values of education prevailed. Although this period may be considered as the dark ages, it was the preparation for a formidable age of discoveries and inventions. Again during the Renaissance, masters and tutors were respected and admired for the students’ feats.
In the following centuries, the world changed and expanded extensively. But education remained as one of the strongholds of culture. Famous schools and universities continued being the centre of knowledge, a magnet to all those who wanted to seek the truth, and a model to imitate. The first half of the twentieth century continued along these lines, but gradually the way of thinking started to change, or to put it more bluntly, to collapse.
And it is in these conditions that we land on the twenty first century, when education, as it was conceived, has ceased to exist, and in its place we have a state of confusion and chaos that very few people seem to envisage. Our classrooms have become big crèches where very young people no matter whether they are fifteen, five or twenty five, play being at school or at university, watched over by teachers who overlook cheating and allow misdemeanour, and to protected by rules and regulations which will ensure his or her permanency in this sacred institutions .
To sump up, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to be optimistic about the future of education. In order to change something, the whole system should change, and how that could happen if there are no changes in education?
In ancient Greece, wise men like Socrates and Plato used to summon a number of disciples in the market place, to discuss the simple facts of life. And so simple they must have been that even learned people have been discussing them for centuries!
That type of learning, however erratic, gave meaning to their lives, as their mind probed into a universe where everything was yet to be discovered. On a different line Jesus Christ taught his apostles about a world of mercy and compassion which was in opposition to the society of his time. And the lives of twelve people were changed for the better in a way they have never anticipated.
The middle ages shows another concept of education; it might be right or wrong in the light of this century, but the values of education prevailed. Although this period may be considered as the dark ages, it was the preparation for a formidable age of discoveries and inventions. Again during the Renaissance, masters and tutors were respected and admired for the students’ feats.
In the following centuries, the world changed and expanded extensively. But education remained as one of the strongholds of culture. Famous schools and universities continued being the centre of knowledge, a magnet to all those who wanted to seek the truth, and a model to imitate. The first half of the twentieth century continued along these lines, but gradually the way of thinking started to change, or to put it more bluntly, to collapse.
And it is in these conditions that we land on the twenty first century, when education, as it was conceived, has ceased to exist, and in its place we have a state of confusion and chaos that very few people seem to envisage. Our classrooms have become big crèches where very young people no matter whether they are fifteen, five or twenty five, play being at school or at university, watched over by teachers who overlook cheating and allow misdemeanour, and to protected by rules and regulations which will ensure his or her permanency in this sacred institutions .
To sump up, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to be optimistic about the future of education. In order to change something, the whole system should change, and how that could happen if there are no changes in education?
World problems
It is widely recognised that the future regarding several cities seem to be quite uncertain. Currently, big cities experience many changes in their structure due to some remarkable factors such as, overpopulation and environmental pollution, which contribute to build up different sorts of problems that some so-called developed countries have to face up with.
To start with, there is no doubt that overpopulation is an issue which is very difficult to deal with if not unsolvable. It is said that China is seen as one of the most realistic examples of overcrowded cities. Furthermore, Chinese families are allowed to have only one child in order to avoid any subtle sign of overpopulation. What is more, in order to emphasize this idea several streets of this overcrowded city show different types of advertisements which are aimed to persuade people of having only one offspring per couple.
Secondly, pollution seems to be an important feature which is labelled as an unsolvable problem. There are those who believe that life in the future will not be so trouble-free.
Pollution is supposed to have increased due to the problems such as deforestation and acid rain.
Another feature to take into account is the great amount of litter which is an ongoing concern that many cities have to deal with. The most effective method of reducing litter is to educate people to recycle their household waste products in order to find a solution.
All things considered, it can be argued that everyone has a different idea of what is moral and acceptable and what is not. Certainly some cities have forced people to live under strict rules in order to avoid overpopulation.
As regard to pollution, stricter laws should be put into effect to prevent factories from polluting the environment as well as the use of environmental products should be encouraged so that we don’t pollute the water or damage the ozone layer. The sooner these solutions are put into action, the more significant the changes in the environment should be.
It is widely recognised that the future regarding several cities seem to be quite uncertain. Currently, big cities experience many changes in their structure due to some remarkable factors such as, overpopulation and environmental pollution, which contribute to build up different sorts of problems that some so-called developed countries have to face up with.
To start with, there is no doubt that overpopulation is an issue which is very difficult to deal with if not unsolvable. It is said that China is seen as one of the most realistic examples of overcrowded cities. Furthermore, Chinese families are allowed to have only one child in order to avoid any subtle sign of overpopulation. What is more, in order to emphasize this idea several streets of this overcrowded city show different types of advertisements which are aimed to persuade people of having only one offspring per couple.
Secondly, pollution seems to be an important feature which is labelled as an unsolvable problem. There are those who believe that life in the future will not be so trouble-free.
Pollution is supposed to have increased due to the problems such as deforestation and acid rain.
Another feature to take into account is the great amount of litter which is an ongoing concern that many cities have to deal with. The most effective method of reducing litter is to educate people to recycle their household waste products in order to find a solution.
All things considered, it can be argued that everyone has a different idea of what is moral and acceptable and what is not. Certainly some cities have forced people to live under strict rules in order to avoid overpopulation.
As regard to pollution, stricter laws should be put into effect to prevent factories from polluting the environment as well as the use of environmental products should be encouraged so that we don’t pollute the water or damage the ozone layer. The sooner these solutions are put into action, the more significant the changes in the environment should be.
Food for thought
In the last few years there have been incidents involving human beings as protagonist of serious disasters. Topics such as unexpected tragedies and natural disasters among others usually give us food for thought. These incidents are seen as significant moments which will never be forgotten by human kind.
To start with, a natural disaster caused hundred of deaths on the Asian coast. As a consequence, famine and homeless cases are gradually increasing day after day. It is widely recognised that this kind of natural disasters do not make any sort of distinction among human beings, that is to say, it can happen at any time, at any place, it does not matter wherever we are, all of us are vulnerable in front of this unexpected natural disasters.
Secondly, the lack of responsibility seems to be an issue which is very difficult to solve, or else it is insolvable. About three or four year ago there was a tragedy in which hundreds of young people lost their lives in a rock concert in Buenos Aires, Cromagnon was the eyewitness of this macabre episode.
There is no doubt that there exist shared responsibilities, that is the government which did not do anything in order to prevent this catastrophe. On the other hand the owner of Cromagnon who was more interested in selling tickets than in spectators’ safety and finally the spectators who should have been more concerned about their actions, especially those reckless parents who brought their children to death.
Many children lost their lives there because of the fire and smoke, they were enclosed in a toilet which was supposed to be a small nursery but unfortunately it was more than that, this place turned into a grave later on.
Taking everything into consideration, I strongly believe that these unexpected disasters were significant in my life. On the one hand we have natural disasters which hit the world most of the time unexpectedly, that is nobody knows when these incidents will be held, we only depend on our own destiny which is often written by the earth’s decision.
On the other hand, the lack of responsibility is an important issue to deal with. It is necessary to build up a critical thinking and admit that these kind of dramatic episodes take place due to the opportunities offered by the governmental and personal negligence.
In the last few years there have been incidents involving human beings as protagonist of serious disasters. Topics such as unexpected tragedies and natural disasters among others usually give us food for thought. These incidents are seen as significant moments which will never be forgotten by human kind.
To start with, a natural disaster caused hundred of deaths on the Asian coast. As a consequence, famine and homeless cases are gradually increasing day after day. It is widely recognised that this kind of natural disasters do not make any sort of distinction among human beings, that is to say, it can happen at any time, at any place, it does not matter wherever we are, all of us are vulnerable in front of this unexpected natural disasters.
Secondly, the lack of responsibility seems to be an issue which is very difficult to solve, or else it is insolvable. About three or four year ago there was a tragedy in which hundreds of young people lost their lives in a rock concert in Buenos Aires, Cromagnon was the eyewitness of this macabre episode.
There is no doubt that there exist shared responsibilities, that is the government which did not do anything in order to prevent this catastrophe. On the other hand the owner of Cromagnon who was more interested in selling tickets than in spectators’ safety and finally the spectators who should have been more concerned about their actions, especially those reckless parents who brought their children to death.
Many children lost their lives there because of the fire and smoke, they were enclosed in a toilet which was supposed to be a small nursery but unfortunately it was more than that, this place turned into a grave later on.
Taking everything into consideration, I strongly believe that these unexpected disasters were significant in my life. On the one hand we have natural disasters which hit the world most of the time unexpectedly, that is nobody knows when these incidents will be held, we only depend on our own destiny which is often written by the earth’s decision.
On the other hand, the lack of responsibility is an important issue to deal with. It is necessary to build up a critical thinking and admit that these kind of dramatic episodes take place due to the opportunities offered by the governmental and personal negligence.
Fame
Names such as Tutankhamen, Michael Angelo, Galileo, or Caligula or Pilate blend in our minds as people who, for better or worse, have beaten time and space and constitute our cultural heritage. Whether they did what they involuntary or on purpose, they are the landmarks of the world’s legacy. Their fame helps us see historical events in perspective, value individual achievements and warn us against repeating the same mistakes.
Unlike the previous centuries the 20th century was one of meteoric advancements in the fields of communication and technology, this fact may lead us to think that a number of enlightened men would dazzle the world with their inventions, discoveries and theories.
Anyway, famous people do not seem to enjoy a long life on the time lights.
And this reflection leaves us wondering about the future. What will happen in ten or twenty years’ time when people will be so mumbled by myriads of stimulus that nothing will stir their emotions? Will there be famous people whom ordinary people will look up to, or will fame be a passing trend to be forgotten like last year’s clothes or hairstyles? Or, what is more; will we keep a memory of all those men and women who moulded our history, or will they become a blurred memory in the mind of a few? Quoting Bob Dylan, the answer is blowing in the wind.
Names such as Tutankhamen, Michael Angelo, Galileo, or Caligula or Pilate blend in our minds as people who, for better or worse, have beaten time and space and constitute our cultural heritage. Whether they did what they involuntary or on purpose, they are the landmarks of the world’s legacy. Their fame helps us see historical events in perspective, value individual achievements and warn us against repeating the same mistakes.
Unlike the previous centuries the 20th century was one of meteoric advancements in the fields of communication and technology, this fact may lead us to think that a number of enlightened men would dazzle the world with their inventions, discoveries and theories.
Anyway, famous people do not seem to enjoy a long life on the time lights.
And this reflection leaves us wondering about the future. What will happen in ten or twenty years’ time when people will be so mumbled by myriads of stimulus that nothing will stir their emotions? Will there be famous people whom ordinary people will look up to, or will fame be a passing trend to be forgotten like last year’s clothes or hairstyles? Or, what is more; will we keep a memory of all those men and women who moulded our history, or will they become a blurred memory in the mind of a few? Quoting Bob Dylan, the answer is blowing in the wind.
Extintion
The first month
In spite of all the efforts to survive on the terrible moments I am living, I still have faith that things will get better.
Yesterday I met a sighted man who was in company of his wife, while I was walking around the city trying to find some food and I saw them hidden inside an abandoned shop. Apparently, the man got himself locked in his basement and he was not affected by the light. He told me his wife has psychic powers and he can forecast the future even though she is blind.
She said that very soon everything is going to chance for the best, but for me, all this sound a bit far-fetched.
All the other blind people should stay in their houses, but many of them have died because they have no food and the water is polluted. The ones who risk their lives to go out looking for supplies art killed by the monsters.
Life is so different now, we do not use money, we do not depend on electricity, and we only use candles. The town is usually in silent and the only sounds we often hear is the screaming of the people who could not hide from the monsters and are eaten by them.
The second month
After various attempts to killing the monsters, we realized that it will be very difficult defeat them.
The sighted man and his wife are staying with me in the hospital. We are trying to find a solution to this situation. The food supplies that we have in the hospital are running short. In order to get some food we went out to look in the shops if they have some left. We only found a few boxes with flour and sugar and thankfully we also found some bottles of water. The women in the hospital said that they would do try to do something with that, in order to elaborate some food.
Whilst we were looking for more supplies we entered a derelict factory and there we found some acid. At first we did not know what to do with it, but then we tried against the monsters and we killed them. We do not have much of it but at least we have an effective weapon against these uncanny creatures and it helps us to be protected from them.
The third month
Last weekend, we received very good news, the water does not seem to be contaminated anymore and we also received someone’s message trough the radio asking for survivors. Although, we can not talk to them they send messages all the time.
Even though, the creatures are still outside, there are not as many as there used to be, we have killed most of them.
We brought a lot of blind people to the hospital. We are about one hundred people living here. Life is difficult but we work harder to take care of everybody. I got the ambulance work and everyday I go to a big supermarket which is outside the city and I bring some food.
There is a lot of supplies that will probably last for the next four or five months. Everybody is optimistic about the future. The people we heard on the radio say they have killed all the creatures in their town and they will come to help us soon. Everybody is waiting for that moment and we are eager to build a new world together.
The first month
In spite of all the efforts to survive on the terrible moments I am living, I still have faith that things will get better.
Yesterday I met a sighted man who was in company of his wife, while I was walking around the city trying to find some food and I saw them hidden inside an abandoned shop. Apparently, the man got himself locked in his basement and he was not affected by the light. He told me his wife has psychic powers and he can forecast the future even though she is blind.
She said that very soon everything is going to chance for the best, but for me, all this sound a bit far-fetched.
All the other blind people should stay in their houses, but many of them have died because they have no food and the water is polluted. The ones who risk their lives to go out looking for supplies art killed by the monsters.
Life is so different now, we do not use money, we do not depend on electricity, and we only use candles. The town is usually in silent and the only sounds we often hear is the screaming of the people who could not hide from the monsters and are eaten by them.
The second month
After various attempts to killing the monsters, we realized that it will be very difficult defeat them.
The sighted man and his wife are staying with me in the hospital. We are trying to find a solution to this situation. The food supplies that we have in the hospital are running short. In order to get some food we went out to look in the shops if they have some left. We only found a few boxes with flour and sugar and thankfully we also found some bottles of water. The women in the hospital said that they would do try to do something with that, in order to elaborate some food.
Whilst we were looking for more supplies we entered a derelict factory and there we found some acid. At first we did not know what to do with it, but then we tried against the monsters and we killed them. We do not have much of it but at least we have an effective weapon against these uncanny creatures and it helps us to be protected from them.
The third month
Last weekend, we received very good news, the water does not seem to be contaminated anymore and we also received someone’s message trough the radio asking for survivors. Although, we can not talk to them they send messages all the time.
Even though, the creatures are still outside, there are not as many as there used to be, we have killed most of them.
We brought a lot of blind people to the hospital. We are about one hundred people living here. Life is difficult but we work harder to take care of everybody. I got the ambulance work and everyday I go to a big supermarket which is outside the city and I bring some food.
There is a lot of supplies that will probably last for the next four or five months. Everybody is optimistic about the future. The people we heard on the radio say they have killed all the creatures in their town and they will come to help us soon. Everybody is waiting for that moment and we are eager to build a new world together.
Cruelty to Animals
Most people like to think that they live in a civilised society, and yet many countries treat animals with terrible cruelty. They are frequently caged in unthinkable conditions and used in experiments which involve a great deal of suffering. Is there any justification for this?
I am of the opinion that no wild animal should be kept in captivity except in the following cases. Firstly, if an animal is injured. Secondly, if a species is endangered and captive breeding will help to save it from extinction. In no other circumstances do I believe that caging a wild animal is defensible.
There are too many zoos or circuses where animals are kept in cramped conditions or made to perform ridiculous tricks. I find this intolerable.
As for experimenting on animals, I feel very strongly that we should be aware of the cruelty often inflicted in this way. While some experiments may be essential if we are to cure diseases like cancer, it is also the fact that many are pointless. All too often they are used to test cosmetics or perfumes which people just don’t need. These experiments often prove little, as there is no guarantee that a product will have the same effect on a human being as it does on an animal.
The more we discover about nature, the more we realise that human beings have a great deal in common with other animals. We know for example, that human beings are very close to chimpanzees and that even the octopus is highly intelligent. We also know that most animals can feel depression and anxiety. How can we turn a blind eye to the pain they often suffer in cages and laboratories? And equally how can we trade in wild animals when we know this may help to doom them to extinction?
To sump up, I would agree that it is unacceptable to keep wild animals in captivity or to experiment on them, except in very few cases. We understand much more about animal behaviour now than in the past and this should promp us to treat animals with respect. Failure to do so is, I believe, barbaric.
Most people like to think that they live in a civilised society, and yet many countries treat animals with terrible cruelty. They are frequently caged in unthinkable conditions and used in experiments which involve a great deal of suffering. Is there any justification for this?
I am of the opinion that no wild animal should be kept in captivity except in the following cases. Firstly, if an animal is injured. Secondly, if a species is endangered and captive breeding will help to save it from extinction. In no other circumstances do I believe that caging a wild animal is defensible.
There are too many zoos or circuses where animals are kept in cramped conditions or made to perform ridiculous tricks. I find this intolerable.
As for experimenting on animals, I feel very strongly that we should be aware of the cruelty often inflicted in this way. While some experiments may be essential if we are to cure diseases like cancer, it is also the fact that many are pointless. All too often they are used to test cosmetics or perfumes which people just don’t need. These experiments often prove little, as there is no guarantee that a product will have the same effect on a human being as it does on an animal.
The more we discover about nature, the more we realise that human beings have a great deal in common with other animals. We know for example, that human beings are very close to chimpanzees and that even the octopus is highly intelligent. We also know that most animals can feel depression and anxiety. How can we turn a blind eye to the pain they often suffer in cages and laboratories? And equally how can we trade in wild animals when we know this may help to doom them to extinction?
To sump up, I would agree that it is unacceptable to keep wild animals in captivity or to experiment on them, except in very few cases. We understand much more about animal behaviour now than in the past and this should promp us to treat animals with respect. Failure to do so is, I believe, barbaric.
Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine is an issue which frequently generates a great deal of heated debate, with supporters maintaining that it is vital in order to improve their life quality, whilst opponents claiming that it is an unreliable medical method. It is worth examining both points of view before reaching any conclusion.
To start with, it is widely recognised that alternative medicine plays an important role for those people who want to improve their life quality. It is generally assumed that one of the greatest benefits of alternative methods focus on the medicine itself.
It is said that components are deprived of toxins or any kind of addictive chemical substances. What is more, alternative medicine does not affect the immune system, therefore, it causes few or no side effects.
Last but not least, some people point out that alternative methods are cheaper than any other conventional treatment.
A further common criticism of alternative medicine is that it is considered to be the main culprit for breaking scientific laws. One of the serious drawbacks involving alternative medicine is that some people are often suspicious of alternative methods which rely on a trial and error technique. Another important disadvantage of alternative medicine is that some of the treatments are carried out by the so-called quack doctors who are not medically qualified and as a consequence many people often expose themselves to mortal danger. About three years ago there was an incident involving a notorious quack doctor “ Giselle Rimolo” whose uncanny medical procedure was blamed for attempting against patient’s lives.
Taking everything into account, it can be concluded that alternative medicine treat the symptoms of a disease, that is to say, it is not considered to be a possible solution for those people who suffer from terminal diseases. On the other hand, conventional medicines treat the underlying cause of a disorder, what is more, traditional medicine is underpinned by extensive scientific researches. In a few words, the decision depends on the individual.
Alternative medicine is an issue which frequently generates a great deal of heated debate, with supporters maintaining that it is vital in order to improve their life quality, whilst opponents claiming that it is an unreliable medical method. It is worth examining both points of view before reaching any conclusion.
To start with, it is widely recognised that alternative medicine plays an important role for those people who want to improve their life quality. It is generally assumed that one of the greatest benefits of alternative methods focus on the medicine itself.
It is said that components are deprived of toxins or any kind of addictive chemical substances. What is more, alternative medicine does not affect the immune system, therefore, it causes few or no side effects.
Last but not least, some people point out that alternative methods are cheaper than any other conventional treatment.
A further common criticism of alternative medicine is that it is considered to be the main culprit for breaking scientific laws. One of the serious drawbacks involving alternative medicine is that some people are often suspicious of alternative methods which rely on a trial and error technique. Another important disadvantage of alternative medicine is that some of the treatments are carried out by the so-called quack doctors who are not medically qualified and as a consequence many people often expose themselves to mortal danger. About three years ago there was an incident involving a notorious quack doctor “ Giselle Rimolo” whose uncanny medical procedure was blamed for attempting against patient’s lives.
Taking everything into account, it can be concluded that alternative medicine treat the symptoms of a disease, that is to say, it is not considered to be a possible solution for those people who suffer from terminal diseases. On the other hand, conventional medicines treat the underlying cause of a disorder, what is more, traditional medicine is underpinned by extensive scientific researches. In a few words, the decision depends on the individual.
A sense of identity
As we know, the sense of identity as a concept evokes more than it jeans. It is said that every single country, city or even any small town has its own sense of identity, which is closely related to several terms such as customs, traditions and background. However, there are some countries which are influenced by foreign ones. As a result, terms such as customs and traditions have began to vanish throughout time.
To start with, it is necessary to take into consideration what the term culture really means. Culture is supposed to be one of the most important features in any single country, not to mention the fact that culture is the expression of ideas, principles and ways of life. In short, due to culture, we have our own values. Even so, there is a vast majority of countries which do not reject foreign influences and, as a result , terms such as traditions and customs are being replaced by foreign models which are aimed to destroy the cultural structure of a country.
Furthermore, economist are, in many cases, responsible for adopting foreign economic models. Every single country has adopted new models throughout time, for instance, foreign celebrations are usually held in unthinkable places. Celebrations such as, Halloween, Saint Valentine’s day and Saint Patrick’s day are mainly used by shops in order to increase their sales; what is more, these kind of models fall into the category of common celebrations in places where English language is not even taught.
In addition, new idiomatic expressions are included in the vocabulary; as a consequence, it creates new dialects such as Spanglish, which is a mixture of English and Spanish. All these issues provoke serious disorders over the cultural heritage, and as a result, many countries do not accept their own folklore or ethnic arts.
Taking everything into account, I think every single country should keep its own cultural heritage. There are small things that can make such a big difference among nations. Keeping our traditions, our typical food and clothes and most importantly, our values is essential.
As we know, the sense of identity as a concept evokes more than it jeans. It is said that every single country, city or even any small town has its own sense of identity, which is closely related to several terms such as customs, traditions and background. However, there are some countries which are influenced by foreign ones. As a result, terms such as customs and traditions have began to vanish throughout time.
To start with, it is necessary to take into consideration what the term culture really means. Culture is supposed to be one of the most important features in any single country, not to mention the fact that culture is the expression of ideas, principles and ways of life. In short, due to culture, we have our own values. Even so, there is a vast majority of countries which do not reject foreign influences and, as a result , terms such as traditions and customs are being replaced by foreign models which are aimed to destroy the cultural structure of a country.
Furthermore, economist are, in many cases, responsible for adopting foreign economic models. Every single country has adopted new models throughout time, for instance, foreign celebrations are usually held in unthinkable places. Celebrations such as, Halloween, Saint Valentine’s day and Saint Patrick’s day are mainly used by shops in order to increase their sales; what is more, these kind of models fall into the category of common celebrations in places where English language is not even taught.
In addition, new idiomatic expressions are included in the vocabulary; as a consequence, it creates new dialects such as Spanglish, which is a mixture of English and Spanish. All these issues provoke serious disorders over the cultural heritage, and as a result, many countries do not accept their own folklore or ethnic arts.
Taking everything into account, I think every single country should keep its own cultural heritage. There are small things that can make such a big difference among nations. Keeping our traditions, our typical food and clothes and most importantly, our values is essential.
Global warming
It is generally agreed that the environment is under treat, and unless government take action, the consequences could be severe, already we are seeing the effects of global warming, as ice caps melt and the temperature rises. The cities where we live, meanwhile, are becoming dangerous to our health. There are solutions, but they will only work if we all become involved.
It is now quite certain that the earth’s temperature is rising due to the greenhouse effect. The polar ice caps are melting and as a result, sea levels continue to rise and are causing flooding. Elsewhere, rainfall is decreasing and the land is turning to desert. One of the major causes of this global warming is the burning of fossil fuels. It is thus essential that we switch to renewable energy such as wind, wave and solar power, and also reduces greenhouse gases.
Another threat to the environment comes from destroying the rainforest, as this also affects the climate and the flora and fauna. The number of animals becoming extinct or on the endangered list is also growing. We have to persuade governments to stop this destruction. We should also check that wood we use, for example in furniture, comes from sustainable sources.
Yet another threat to the environment comes from toxic waste. Tankers dump illegal waste in the sea, causing pollution and killing marine life. It appears that the only way to make them stop is by monitoring their activities and imposing heavy fines on those owners who break the law.
Finally, we must consider the harm done by cars. Everywhere governments are building new roads, but this only lead to the destruction of the countryside. The obvious solution here is to public transport this will reduce the volume of traffic and also some of the smog which car fumes produce.
These are just a few ways in which the environment is being damage, and some ways in which we can produce solutions. It is clear that they will only be success if we all work together, people and governments. The consequences of not acting could be catastrophic.
It is generally agreed that the environment is under treat, and unless government take action, the consequences could be severe, already we are seeing the effects of global warming, as ice caps melt and the temperature rises. The cities where we live, meanwhile, are becoming dangerous to our health. There are solutions, but they will only work if we all become involved.
It is now quite certain that the earth’s temperature is rising due to the greenhouse effect. The polar ice caps are melting and as a result, sea levels continue to rise and are causing flooding. Elsewhere, rainfall is decreasing and the land is turning to desert. One of the major causes of this global warming is the burning of fossil fuels. It is thus essential that we switch to renewable energy such as wind, wave and solar power, and also reduces greenhouse gases.
Another threat to the environment comes from destroying the rainforest, as this also affects the climate and the flora and fauna. The number of animals becoming extinct or on the endangered list is also growing. We have to persuade governments to stop this destruction. We should also check that wood we use, for example in furniture, comes from sustainable sources.
Yet another threat to the environment comes from toxic waste. Tankers dump illegal waste in the sea, causing pollution and killing marine life. It appears that the only way to make them stop is by monitoring their activities and imposing heavy fines on those owners who break the law.
Finally, we must consider the harm done by cars. Everywhere governments are building new roads, but this only lead to the destruction of the countryside. The obvious solution here is to public transport this will reduce the volume of traffic and also some of the smog which car fumes produce.
These are just a few ways in which the environment is being damage, and some ways in which we can produce solutions. It is clear that they will only be success if we all work together, people and governments. The consequences of not acting could be catastrophic.
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