Do we need computers?
Computer Essay Every home needs a computer, or do they? I myself love computers and think we as humans need them, but I do not particularly think every home should need one. "Computers could be fueling obesity crisis"- Baroness Susan Greenfield. Lady Greenfield has insisted that playing computers could be infantilising the brain. A child who climbs a tree and falls off learns that repeating this action could result in the same consequence therefore stops doing it but a child playing a computer game and their player goes wrong will just keep repeating th eaction until they suceed. As a result people will overeat or eat junk food excessively without thinking of the consequences of their actions. So in turn this leads to stifled imagination and empathy. Sp parts of the brain that prmote these atributes will not develop properly. "People need computers to learn". No they do not, Im not saying that computers dont help you learn but you dont absolutely need them to learn. Computers didnt become popular until the mid 90's and they were not properly brought out until 1822 by Charles Babbage knows as "Father of the computer". So what did people do before these times? and how come Charles Babbage managed to learn how to create a computer without using one beforehand. So people who use this excuse are just to lazy to work harder to learn in my opinion. Internet isnt always a safe
Liar. A girl was sitting on the hospital bed, her eyes was looking down on her swaying feet. She caught my attention.
Liar A girl was sitting on the hospital bed, her eyes was looking down on her swaying feet. She caught my attention. I stopped in front of her room, trying to figure out why she looked so weird. She wore a mask of dismal sadness, and a doleful song came out of her mouth. I shivered; her song sent an intangible chill down my back bone. Suddenly, she looked up and met my eyes. Her pensive expression revealed a sea of mournfulness. I turned around and dashed away as fast as I could. Trepidation gobbled up my mind. I asked my mother, who was a doctor in the department that the girl was in, about the girl's health status. That poor girl was suffering from a malignant cancer and she would leave our world any time soon. Sympathy grew in me. I could not sleep that night; a vivid picture of that girl overwhelmed my swirling mind. The mellowing sun did not come up the next morning, the sky was blanketed by the languorous clouds. After eating the breakfast, I jumped on my bike then rode as fast as I could to the hospital. I darted to that room, and she was there, lying on the bed. Her eyes stuck on the ceiling. "Hi", I murmured, not trying to startle her. Her head turned around, she stared at me but still remained silent. Her unwelcoming attitude created an indescribable awkwardness between the two of us. I just wanted to say something to sooth her sorrow but apparently it was not
Effect of rock lyrics on behaviour
Effect of rock lyrics on behaviour You must be listening to rock music, don't you? Which are your favourite bands? I love listening to music but rock is just not my type. I like peaceful, classical music. The lyrics are horrible. It seems as if someone is screaming on top of their voices. They do not make sense. It has a severe effect on schoolwork, social interactions, mood and particularly behavior. Lyrics have become more explicit in their references to violence over the years, particularly in certain genres like rock. They have particularly harsh effect on the behaviour and usually on certain attributes like aggression. There have been many researches on this issue which all point to the same result. People, especially adolescents listening to rock culture are likely to be more aggressive and quick-tempered. They may also have an ego problem. Bad egos will always a negative effect on a child's behaviour and personality. This has more or less an invariable outcome on studies, mood and social life. Their concentration in school depletes. Experts say, "Children who are exposed to such kind of music and lyrics at a young age tend to degrade in their studies and as a result may go into depression." They usually get angry faster and create big quarrels over small topics. They are said to become more 'rebellious' and are often prone to mood swings. Moreover, the lyrics of the
Should We Have A Citizenship Test? The citizenship test was introduced by the Australian Government fairly recently.
The citizenship test was introduced by the Australian Government fairly recently. As a western country, Australia is currently the most recent developed western country to have a citizenship test. However, there is a current debate being held on why is the citizenship test held for and what is the government really testing? According to the SBS news site, the Australian Government has now changed some of the content that is to be tested in the citizenship test and states that "would-be new Australian citizens will be quizzed on their understanding of their civic duty and responsibilities of citizenship rather than facing questions about Australia's sporting heroes " as it had previously asked questions about a Australian cricket player, Sir Donald Bradman and other irrelevant information. However, when questioned to why was the citizenship test was even introduced, a minister who appeared on an SBS program called 'Insight' argued that this test was made to test English proficiency of the 'new' Australians. The test was also made to give the new-comers a view on what is it mean to be Australian and what Australian values are? ,while stating all this information in a book that the participants would need to read. In my opinion, I do not think that this is a worthwhile test as a test can't possibly test whether the people sitting for it actually believe and practice these
Character Analysis - Devoted Lennie - Lennie Small - from John Steinbacks Of Mice and Men
CP English, Oct.5 Character Analysis Devoted Lennie Lennie Small, from John Steinbacks Of Mice and Men, is the least dynamic character, but also the star of this short but impacting novel. John Steinbacks conception of this novel is centered on Lennie's simplicity. Throughout the entire book, Lennie's personality and life seem based on three things: soft things, devotion to his protector (George) and his dream of one day owning a farm. Within the novel, Lennie shows no significant changes, development, or growth; yet is a favorite character by most readers. To start with, Lennie is protected. Lennie is protected by Slim, but mostly by George. Slim keeps Lennie from getting fired when Curley got his hand "caught in a machine" (64). Lennie is also protected by George; as friends they stick together, "I got you. We got each other" (104) and as friends they contribute all they can. George protects Lennie from many things; but is most remembered for protecting Lennie from being killed painfully by Curley. Candy's regret that he didn't kill his dog himself, foreshadows George's decision to shoot Lennie before Curley gets to him first. Also, Lennie is devoted. Devoted to the rabbits, and devoted to George. The rabbits are an important part of the novel. The rabbits are Georges way of keeping Lennie from getting into any trouble. George often reminds Lennie that he "...aint
Life without IT
Dad, you always say, "Ah...back then when I was a lil' boy...there were no computers, cell phones or video games. Tsk! You young lads have all of 'em now, eh? We kids back then had to send letters, had to listen for our mothers' call to have dinner, and we were fit and healthy as a horse! Humph! You just don't know how much fun you are missin'..." My, my, here we go again. What did I say about those "when I was a lil' boy" stories! Come on dad! You're so old school! Seriously dad, how can you possibly live without information technology? Now it's considered a basic necessity to have emails and websites, and be able to call, text and access anyone and anything at all times. Imagine how desperate you would be if you deliberately left the house without any technologies at hand. Just for one good day...I bet you'll probably cry for help. Okay, okay. That might be bit of exaggerating, but still, you'll be desperate; trust me. Computers, cell phones (well, not to mention video games) replaced life as we knew it. Is there any turning back? No way! They've already claimed the entire generation. Dating back to the 1450s, why did Johann Gutenburg invent the movable metal printing process? Well, to start the Printing Evolution and make printing books a hit! Why did Alexander Graham Bell invent the telephone? Obviously, to make it much easier for us to communicate with each other over
Write a letter to a headteacher persuading him/her that all students should take part in at least one hour's physical activity every day.
Dear Headteacher, Can you imagine a school where happiness is due to a beneficial exercise regime? Do you agree that exercise is the key to success? I strongly urge you on behalf of all pupils concerning the school- change is needed. I implore you to transform the timetable so that one hour's fitness is included into everyday life; whether it be a contact sport such a rugby or perhaps an hour of badminton, i cannot stress enough how important it is that physical activity is incorporated within the school's timetable. Sapped of energy, drained and tired, many pupils feel dreadful after 3rd period because their brain has been working so hard. Stress is a challenging factor which youths have to face mainly due to education, therefore to overcome this problem it is imperative that we have one hour's physical challenge to de-stress. Vital and imperative, this hour is beneficial as we recieve a much needed and well earned rest and it also aids us to concentrate in the classroom for longer periods of time. I know this because my friend's school in London used this improved timetable and that year the school had their best ever examination results. Brilliant, no? Furthermore, i have no doubt you should heed my advice considering that 60% of the whole natio is deemed obese, therefore it is likely around 720 people attending at the school out of th 1200 statistically should be obese
Compare how reactions to conflict are shown in Futility and Belfast Confetti
Compare how reactions to conflict are shown in Futility and Belfast Confetti After analysing both poems the reaction towards conflict are shown in both different and similar ways. to begin with 'Ciaran Carson' uses various techniques in his poem to represent conflict, for example the title 'Belfast Confetti' initially suggests a celebration, however the phrase seems to pre dates the poem and refer to the screws, bolts and nails that were placed in the violent IRA bombs as shrapnel. The shape of this particular poem also shows the theme of conflict due to the rifle-like shape of each stanza creating images of those violent scenes at that time, whereas 'Wilfred Owen's' poem futility does not resemble a specific shape which relates to the poem. However within the poem Futility other writing techniques have been used such as imagery were he mentions 'Was it for the clay grew tall?' which indicates the damaging results of conflict; 'clay' being used as a metaphor for the Earth-Gods creation, with the whole line referring to how god did not create us for all this conflict. From the way in which 'Wilfred Owen presented his feelings in that one phrase is similar to that of the last stanza of 'Belfast Confetti'. "My name? Where am I coming from? Where am I going?" It's as if the two poets are questioning themselves on why they are involved in this war and conflict and why the world
Lord of the Flies Research Paper
Symbolism in Lord of the Flies In William Golding's Lord of the Flies, symbolism plays an important role! The story unfolds as we find the boys on an uncharted island during the next world war. As order becomes diminished, the boys become savage and terror reigns supreme. Golding uses symbolism to compare the boys' adventure to the happenings of the real world back home during the war. William Golding was a very popular and serious author. He "is considered one of the most distinguished twentieth century novelists" (Marsh 1). Golding has based his story off the classic novel The Coral Island, by R.M. Ballantine, and creates a modern myth that unfolds with swift and brutal inevitability. "In addition...Lord of the Flies shows a grasp of telling detail that bespeaks the author's experience with real-life situations" (Marsh 1). Golding uses the beast as a major symbol in the novel. "The beast quickly becomes a sign of the children's unrest, of their superstitious fear which becomes so overwhelming that it eventually takes control of their situation." (Michel-Michot 1) The beast also is symbolized as "the source of evil in human life." (Hynes 6) The symbolic role that the conch plays is an important in the novel. "The conch...is...just a symbol of order." (Cox 1) The conch also plays a larger role in the novel, in that its "symbolic meaning, that is the end of the beauty of
Othello Obituary
Othello Obituary In recent days our most respected and famous Othello has passed away. The cause of his death was due to his self inflicted stab wounds, a medical examiner later said he died due to blood loss. Our dear honoured Othello lived an interesting life, and passed many battles, sieges and fortunes, and the things he saw and experienced in his life time are the most indescribable. When he was young he was taken by the enemy and sold into a life of slavery but he managed to escape, explore the world and become a person in his own right, moving back to Venice and joining the military. You could say Othello was a successful since the day he joined the Venetian military, and the beliefs in honour he carried contributed to the respect he was shown. He was eventually made a significant figure in our national army and his quick thinking, ability to make difficult decisions, and success in battle, made him quite a hero. His mind was always focused on work and this gave his military subordinates faith in him and they fought till the death for him. It has been said that the undoing of the once great Othello and finally ending in his suicide is due to Iago, his trusted companion, and friend in battle. It has been said that Iago twisted words, bent the truth and planted false evidence so that Othello would think his fair wife, Desdemona, which he killed slightly before
