Dec 18, 2007
Sofi Mathsson
Today’s society is on its way to destroy our earth with outlets and over using its assets.
during my research for my paper i have realized that most people on college level are not aware of what is happening with our earth.
So many American kids are driving back and fourth, without thinking about the consequences it bring.
we have to create a society that is more aware of the problems that we humans create, because if we don't the polar-ices risk to be melted within 23 years (acording to Al Gore, Nobel peace prize winner 2007, for his environmental work).
todays society is all about gaining profit and not about what to do to prevent our earth from getting extingushed... something that i think i terrible.
during my research for my paper i have realized that most people on college level are not aware of what is happening with our earth.
So many American kids are driving back and fourth, without thinking about the consequences it bring.
we have to create a society that is more aware of the problems that we humans create, because if we don't the polar-ices risk to be melted within 23 years (acording to Al Gore, Nobel peace prize winner 2007, for his environmental work).
todays society is all about gaining profit and not about what to do to prevent our earth from getting extingushed... something that i think i terrible.
Dec 16, 2007
Death Penalty-Choel Woo Lee
Capital punishment is, and has been for a long time, a hot issue for debate, but
changes in policy are not always visible or enacted fairly. Considering many problems the death
penalty brings, it should be abandoned worldwide and replaced by appropriate incarceration
with the chance for prisoners to reform.
We must consider that no matter what a convict is charged with, taking away another
person’s life is still an act of murder. Also, there is always the chance that the executed may
have been innocent. Lawyers and evidence are not always correct, even when the successfully
convict someone. This may occur due to misjudgments, framing, or even nefarious arbitrators.
Additionally, when these executions are carried out, families of the deceased have forever lost a
loved one with no chance of them returning as active members of society.
Cruelty of the death penalty also warrants discussion, as the executed often undergo
undue agony when they are put to death. There are well known facts through out the human
history and all over the world. Though victims and their families do not bemoan this, civilized
societies strive to treat all people equally and fairly, thus rejecting the idea of merciless justice.
Furthermore, capital punishment disallows those convicted to death a chance to reform.
If life sentences replace death sentences, it will be possible for offenders to reconsider their
actions and perhaps become remorseful. Pardons and paroles can be considered for the
imprisoned, and time in the prison ca be sufficient retribution for their inhumane conduct.
If the eye for an eye approach to punishment is indeed and effective deterrent for
crime, countries with the death penalty should have lower crime rates than nations without it.
This, however, is not the case. Abandoning capital punishment prevents countries for the act of
murder, while allowing criminals a chance to reform. In an era of rapid globalization, all nations
should consider the European Union’s lead, who turn down countries with the death sentence
from joining their federation.
changes in policy are not always visible or enacted fairly. Considering many problems the death
penalty brings, it should be abandoned worldwide and replaced by appropriate incarceration
with the chance for prisoners to reform.
We must consider that no matter what a convict is charged with, taking away another
person’s life is still an act of murder. Also, there is always the chance that the executed may
have been innocent. Lawyers and evidence are not always correct, even when the successfully
convict someone. This may occur due to misjudgments, framing, or even nefarious arbitrators.
Additionally, when these executions are carried out, families of the deceased have forever lost a
loved one with no chance of them returning as active members of society.
Cruelty of the death penalty also warrants discussion, as the executed often undergo
undue agony when they are put to death. There are well known facts through out the human
history and all over the world. Though victims and their families do not bemoan this, civilized
societies strive to treat all people equally and fairly, thus rejecting the idea of merciless justice.
Furthermore, capital punishment disallows those convicted to death a chance to reform.
If life sentences replace death sentences, it will be possible for offenders to reconsider their
actions and perhaps become remorseful. Pardons and paroles can be considered for the
imprisoned, and time in the prison ca be sufficient retribution for their inhumane conduct.
If the eye for an eye approach to punishment is indeed and effective deterrent for
crime, countries with the death penalty should have lower crime rates than nations without it.
This, however, is not the case. Abandoning capital punishment prevents countries for the act of
murder, while allowing criminals a chance to reform. In an era of rapid globalization, all nations
should consider the European Union’s lead, who turn down countries with the death sentence
from joining their federation.
Dec 13, 2007
Real English through pop culture
33rd JALT (Japan Association for Language Teaching) International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning and Educational Materials Exposition was held at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center in Tokyo on Nov. 22-25.
Workshops are organized around the following topics,
"Pop Culture and Global Issues,"
"In my critical thinking global issues program, I guess the goal is to present these kinds of arguments in a presentation form based on what is originally in the media through pop culture," he said. "We're looking at pop culture as a means to access global issues. The pop culture is a kind of catalyst."
"Global Education Through Popular Culture."
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/language/20071213TDY14001.htm
Workshops are organized around the following topics,
"Pop Culture and Global Issues,"
"In my critical thinking global issues program, I guess the goal is to present these kinds of arguments in a presentation form based on what is originally in the media through pop culture," he said. "We're looking at pop culture as a means to access global issues. The pop culture is a kind of catalyst."
"Global Education Through Popular Culture."
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/language/20071213TDY14001.htm
Dec 12, 2007
Oh!! Pigpen!!
My desk becomes pigpen with two cups of coffee when I write paper.....
Where is my deam??
I wanna sleep....
by Jihwan
Hmmmmm...........Zzzzzzzzzzzzz
Dec 5, 2007
Dec 4, 2007
It was elections to the State Duma, Russian lower house of parliament, on December 2nd.
Some facts:
Barrier on this election was 7%.
Only 4 parties over passed this barrier.
Ruling party, United Russia, has about 66% of votes.
66% can over rule the constitution.
PS funky video, for these how saw the Wall)))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9YTcx3ojRk
Posted by Alex Rasskazov.
Barrier on this election was 7%.
Only 4 parties over passed this barrier.
Ruling party, United Russia, has about 66% of votes.
66% can over rule the constitution.
PS funky video, for these how saw the Wall)))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9YTcx3ojRk
Posted by Alex Rasskazov.
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