Monday, May 21, 2012
New Backround
So guys, as you probably have noticed... I changed the background, hope you don't mind, the black and white was too... dark for me. :)
Are social networking sites more beneficial or harmful?
About 901
million people in this world use Facebook very actively. Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter are different kinds
of social networking sites and other sites of this kind of site continue. Is social networking good or bad for us? In
some ways, it can be very helpful and a good way to communicate with people but
however, studies show that social networking sites like Facebook is very
addictive and harmful in many different ways.
Social
networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace made communication a lot
easier. Therefore, many people use these
various sites instead of using the phone because communicating over the phone
is costly. Also, you can ask your
friends about school assignments and talk with different people about
educational topics and learn new things about the world. Also, social networking
sites help low-income kids to become more familiar to computers and technology
which may help in the later life. These
sites also help people to enjoy their time by talking with friends and sharing
ideas without meeting people physically.
Even these
social networking sites have these good and helpful features, it causes lots of
problems. Most common problem is that
these sites have created cyber-bullying. It made some big problem such as committed
suicides, drop in grades, and depression. Also, many people are spending way too much
time on these sites instead of using their precious time that never comes back
in more productive activities such as playing sports. Average teenagers spend about 9 hours per
week on social network sites. When they
are on these sites, they give away personal information, pictures and this is
dangerous because a sexual predator may go after you and your employers could
find bad things about you and you lose your job.
Social
networking sites could very helpful and harmful to you. For example, social networking sites like
Facebook is a great site to communicate about homework and other important
things. However, social networking has
caused many different problems over the years.
It made some people to commit suicide, waste their time, and to lose
their jobs. Therefore, it is your risk
that you are taking so use it right way and keep yourself safe from other
people.
Sources
Friday, May 18, 2012
Is social networking good or bad?
Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and other social networking sites have several risks and rewards. Recently there has been an argument over if social networking sites are better or worse for the youth to use. If you have a social networking account please remember that there are positives and negatives.
There are many benefits to using social networking. For example, say you need to work on a group project with some friends, but you can't talk over the phone because your friend's parents don't like paying the phone bill. Instead of talking over the phone using you can talk to your friends over the internet. Talking over the internet can also increase typing speed which can lead to a better job. People can also talk to friends who they can't talk to in person due to them being too far away or having no time.
However, social networking has downs too. Some people stay on social networking sites for unnecessarily long periods of time commenting on other's posts or liking pictures. Since they sit at a computer doing nothing but clicking on links, they could time to do homework or other things. There are also health concerns about people who stay too long on computers. Children may eventually lose interest in meeting there friends in person to talk about things and play, instead they'll spend a lot of time chatting over the internet and worsening their health.
Personally, I believe that social networking is bad for people who go on for long periods of time, if you don't talk to your friends over the internet, you would still talk to them in person, but if you do spend too much time socially networking it would have consequences.
Websites I used:
http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2011/08/social-kids.aspx
http://news.discovery.com/tech/is-online-social-networking-good-or-bad.html
Websites I used:
http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2011/08/social-kids.aspx
http://news.discovery.com/tech/is-online-social-networking-good-or-bad.html
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Are social networking sites more beneficial or harmful in our society?
Social networking was designed to make life easier. It allowed people to communicate without having to hand-write mails. This saved a large amount of time, especially when the mails are delivering overseas. Social networking is incredibly fast; it can spread news out to the entire world in just a few minutes. People around the world are able to understand what’s going on in different countries. Many organizations partner up with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social networking sites because of their rapid news spreading speed and a great quantity of information. Sometimes, social networking becomes a “lounge” for the busy ones. As time pass by, people become busier and busier. Social networking usually gives them a time to rest and put down all their duties and pressure. They can relax and go on social networking sites to chat with friends or read about current events. They can also meet new friends with similar interests and personalities. This can maintain people’s friendship without having to talk physically since many people are too busy or too far away. Social networking also matures people with the realities and rules of life.
There are a lot of harms about social networking that many people don’t realize. Social networking decreases the time for people interacting face-to-face. Communication in person is as important as online chatting. In fact, it’s more important than online chatting. As social networking takes over other activities during free time, people often talk more online than in person. Some may talk all day online and not even greet each other when they meet in person. When social networking didn’t exist, people had to go outside their comfort zone to interact and communicate with other people. Nowadays, they just have to sit in front of a computer and simply move their fingers to communicate. Talking anonymously has also become an option if they weren’t comfortable with the person they’re talking to. A large problem with social networking is about privacy. The reason teachers and other adults keep talking and emphasizing this major point is that privacy online has became extremely dangerous, especially for youth and teens. Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter may have third parties who can view your profile. They can always take your information and photos to put it on some other sites. Other harms include cyber bullying and sexual harassments. Research has shown that thirty-two percent of teens have experienced some kind of online harassments. Small actions of others may cause serious emotional pains for some. Actions such as uploading an unwanted picture, spreading rumors, and threading people are all part of cyber bullying.
For my opinion, even though social networking is very dangerous and has a lot of harms, the benefits of social networking are much more valuable. However, the choice is up to you; whether the benefits outweigh the harms or the harms outweigh the benefits.
Sources:
http://www.jeffbullas.com/2011/09/02/20-stunning-social-media-statistics/
There are a lot of harms about social networking that many people don’t realize. Social networking decreases the time for people interacting face-to-face. Communication in person is as important as online chatting. In fact, it’s more important than online chatting. As social networking takes over other activities during free time, people often talk more online than in person. Some may talk all day online and not even greet each other when they meet in person. When social networking didn’t exist, people had to go outside their comfort zone to interact and communicate with other people. Nowadays, they just have to sit in front of a computer and simply move their fingers to communicate. Talking anonymously has also become an option if they weren’t comfortable with the person they’re talking to. A large problem with social networking is about privacy. The reason teachers and other adults keep talking and emphasizing this major point is that privacy online has became extremely dangerous, especially for youth and teens. Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter may have third parties who can view your profile. They can always take your information and photos to put it on some other sites. Other harms include cyber bullying and sexual harassments. Research has shown that thirty-two percent of teens have experienced some kind of online harassments. Small actions of others may cause serious emotional pains for some. Actions such as uploading an unwanted picture, spreading rumors, and threading people are all part of cyber bullying.
For my opinion, even though social networking is very dangerous and has a lot of harms, the benefits of social networking are much more valuable. However, the choice is up to you; whether the benefits outweigh the harms or the harms outweigh the benefits.
Sources:
http://www.jeffbullas.com/2011/09/02/20-stunning-social-media-statistics/
Are social networking sites more beneficial or harmful in our society?
What do you think about social networking these days? How many social networking accounts do you have? People these days are spending a lot of their time on social network sites and they don’t realize how much they are missing out on life. Social networking could also get addictive too, since it uses internet or other communicating networks. Some social networking sites like Facebook try to get the most attention from people even when they don’t want it.
Facebook and maybe Twitter (I not sure if Twitter is like Facebook) want to get people’s attention so that they will use their sites while the social networking sites make money off those people. Social networking sites like Facebook use email to get more attention and I am sure that it gets really annoying after receiving hundreds of emails from Facebook that are not really that important. Social networking is bad for young people because they can be really addicted to social networking but sometimes it can help people too.
What I think of social networking is that it is harmful to people and it is bad for all ages and websites like Facebook are really annoying and I don’t like them that much and I imagine that other people don’t like them either. For me, social networking helps me get a hold of my friends or people I know so that I can ask them for homework and things but many people talk all day about their day and other things that they shouldn’t be sharing. Facebook isn’t all that bad but I think not everyone should use it because they are writing their own thoughts and things. Also social networking can be bad because of bullying sometimes happens on social networking sites.
In conclusion I think that social networking is good in some ways but bad in other ways. Also even Facebook says that people under 14 should not use it but that doesn’t help people stop joining Facebook. I think that Facebook shouldn’t be a place where people should talk but somewhere else on the internet. Technology has been changing a lot in the last couple of years but I think that it will get more advanced in the future. For example, Facebook can get more complicated in the world but I think soon that there will be a new way of social networking and it will get worse or better each year. I suggest that you don’t join too many social networking sites or get too involved in social networking.
Sources: http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/94940-ns-teens-identity-ban-battle-heads-to-supreme-court
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Are Sports Drinks Okay for Teens to Drink?
To drink, or not to drink. That is the question. And no, I'm not talking about alcohol, that would be a definite "not drink." But sports drinks! A frequently asked question. Should, or should not teenagers drink sports drinks. A sports drink, by definition is; "A thirst-quenching beverage used in sports and related activities, to get hydrated, boost energy and replenish electrolytes lost to sweating. All sports drinks contain water, sugar, salt, potassium; some contain extras." Let me just say, right now, by sports drinks, I mean things like Gatorade and Powerade... not energy drinks or sodas like Red Bull, or Coca Cola. Those have a lot of caffeine, and sugar, which are bad for you if taken in in large amounts. But most sports drinks contain no caffeine, and much less sugars. Would that not be a great thing to consume? Would that not help people? Some may say yes, and some may say no. But what is the right answer? Let us find out.
Some positives about sports drinks, are that they really help athletes get hydrated, and boost their energy. Studies conducted at McMaster University in Canada, teenagers were drinking 90% more if they were offered a sports drink, compared to if they were offered water. And that extra fluid does help. Many teens get dehydrate when faring physical activities, and they won't even notice. And that dehydration may cause; fatigue, muscle weakness, poor concentration, headaches, dizziness, light headedness, and decreased metabolisms. Severe dehydration could also lead to seizures, and unconsciousness. This could all be solved by consuming fluids, but some teens just don't know why they're feeling those symptoms, or even are just lazy enough to not grab their water. Meanwhile; sports drinks usually taste good, so people actually want to drink it.
Sports drinks also replenish electrolytes; such as sodium and potassium; which were lost to sweating. These electrolytes are what lets your body stay hydrated, what lets your muscles contract, and what makes your heart pump. Also, energy drinks usually contain quick carbohydrates; such as sugar; to feed your body energy quickly. This, working with the electrolytes, will improve your muscle and nerve performance. By replenishing yourself like such, you won't over sweat, which will destroy the possibilities of getting a stroke.
Even outside of sports, sports drinks can be helpful... that is, the electrolytes in the sports drink can be helpful. If you vomit, or have diarrhea, you lose electrolytes, and therefore get dehydrated. So after you get sick, you could drink sports drinks to help replenish those lost electrolytes.
Now onto the negatives... drinking sports drinks, is basically bathing your teeth in acid, since sports drinks have quite a bit of sugar in them. This sugar erodes the enamel on your teeth, which protects your teeth. This causes sensitivity in the teeth, and increases the likeliness of cavities. And even worse, this damage to your enamels will most likely be irreversible.
Although the sugar is good extra carbohydrates (energy) for you, if you do not use it all by the end of the day, it'll all turn into fat. Consuming too much sports drinks, means too much sugar, which may lead to obesity. This is especially bad since a lot of children are buying sports drinks just for the taste. I mean, they're called sports drinks for a reason! With this sweet taste, and the fact that students' favourite athletes are advertising to, "drink this," or "drink that," beverage manufacturers have reported that market shares for sports drinks have increased by 5% between 2009 and 2011. And a lot of these sales have gone to kids sitting around on their couches who wanted something to drink. Since they aren't burning the excess carbohydrates off, they are gaining weight.
When your body gets rid of sodium by urinating, calcium comes out with it. This causes lots of calcium to form in your urine, increasing possibilities for kidney stones. A kidney stone is a solid mass of crystal (calcium) that can form in your kidney.
In all, I believe that sports drink are great. Presuming that you are actually engaging in a physical activity. In fact, even water would do for easy to moderate exercise. But for moderate to difficult activities that take long amounts of time, I think that it would be a good choice to use sports drinks for replenishing. So in all, teenagers should only use sports drinks when they are actually faring in vigorous exercise. Only use sports drinks only when they really need them. Craving something sweet to drink is not neediness. Drinking it after a ten kilometer run, or after you vomit, is. The carbohydrates and electrolytes could definitely help athletes function better, but consuming the carbohydrates and electrolytes, then not using them, could end up badly, with obesity, cavities, or kidney stones.
How'd I do Angela, Ms. Lees and gents?
*Note-Guys, can we change the backround? I always seem to have some kind of weird thing going on with my text when the backround is... dark.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Should Students Be Forced To Take PE Class?
This is a two sided topic for me. Having PE class has goods and bads. For starters PE teachers push the whole class to exercise to a degree where some kids might not be able to keep up. Therefore your final marks will not only be based how hard you work but more of how healthy you are. Since all students are at a different physical states than others, marking students on their physical performance isn't very accurate.
That is the down side of PE class. I also think PE is really important because it keeps kids healthy and teaches them how to become healthier. If there was no PE class then kids would be less healthy and would be discouraged from becoming healthier. With PE class in school kids are forced to exercise while at home kids probably wouldn't. Plus PE class brings a little competition to the game. That definitely will make them work harder. Anyways over-all PE is a good class to have in school and should be kept how it is. So peace guys!
That is the down side of PE class. I also think PE is really important because it keeps kids healthy and teaches them how to become healthier. If there was no PE class then kids would be less healthy and would be discouraged from becoming healthier. With PE class in school kids are forced to exercise while at home kids probably wouldn't. Plus PE class brings a little competition to the game. That definitely will make them work harder. Anyways over-all PE is a good class to have in school and should be kept how it is. So peace guys!
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