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The Dangers of Playing Violent Video Game

We all actually know how harmful violent video games are. violent video games are realy dangerous and they have negative effects. Many murderers and killers were violent video players. The government must make selling violent video games prohibited. That will actually help us to protect out children specifically and raise them in a real way. However, we should encourage them to do other activities such as sport games. Also, all teachers and parents must teach children not to hurt any one with any kind of weapon. Finally, our children are our responsibility; we should take care of them because they are society's future.

Mohannad Bamigdad

RRJ #3

Monday, May 4, 2009

Reference:

Toko Sekiguchi (2007, Nov 5th ). In Japan, Teaching English for Food. The TIME CNN news World. Retrieved November 2, 2007, from
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1680652,00.html

Summary:

When Natasha Stele who comes from Australia, want to spread herself and foreign culture while she is in Japan. But her work place which names Nova was collapsed. So she lost her job and worry about her life. For many foreigners, to teach English in Japan is really traditional. But the Nova’s situation got worth so it is hard to get job for foreigners. The Nova which famous English chain was established by Nozomu Sahashi in 1981when he finished his study in Paris. After later, in April 2005, things was changed by many bad incidents. The students accused the school and pay back their tuition. The government lead to suspension of Nova, which suffered ,any students and their tuition. A pink bunny rabbit became famous so some air plane company help the teacher. Nova employees announced “lessons for food” program which teach for the students about the food. Nevertheless, Nova’s nightmare didn’t finish at all. Lawyers seek for bad things. Sahashi did insider trading and embezzlement and so on. After all, Nova can’t find the sponsor, it face insolvency. Finally, this incident will involve foreigner will involve with foreign languages and society. Then educational system said that foreigners need to take the proficiency test which is based on US educational.

Reaction:

I know this incident but I’m not sure about it. In Japan, this was really bad incident for many Japanese students. They had to seek for Nova to pay back their tuition. Also one of my friend was damaged this problem. She learned in Nova and also she paid her tuition before Nova would collapse. In her case, she could get her tuition but most of the people couldn’t get their money. Many foreigners lost their job and worry about their life in Japan. I also learned English from foreigner but not same school. I thought that was terrible problem. If my teacher would be this situation and he lost his job, what should I do? I thought. For foreigner, to get the job in Japan is not easy way. And also to get regular job is more hard in Japan. If many foreigner are interested in Japan, culture, and languages, I would be happy. Although this incident lost foreigners wish, I hope that many foreigners like Japan and other things. I hope many foreigners don’t be regret this.

Reading Reaction Journal(Let’s Do Things Differently)

Reference:

 

Horyn, Cathy (2009, April 15). Let’s Do Things Differently. The New York Times. Retrieved April 22, 2009 from http://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/15/lets-do-things-differently/

 

Summary:

 

In Horyn, Cathy’s article” Let’s Do Things Differently,” she points out that fashion will not be changed, but some fashion of details are changed by designer and customer now. First of all, Customers can’t stop their shopping of desire, so they buy the producer and return it because they don’t want to spend money. However, fashion stores need to think how to sell producers in economies of social which are going down. Moreover, fashion should decide that how to reduce the advertisement fee to get useful advertisements. Finally, author states that designers must to be strong determination to devise producers that ordinary customers want. In summary, customers can influence fashion because of their consumption in fashion stores.

 

Reaction:

 

Fashion looks like very pretty, but fashion has some potential problems. For example, everyone thinks fashion stores can earn much money, but it’s not true because it spends a lot of cost for making advertisements, hiring models and designers. Moreover, sometimes fashion stores should offer their producers to some fashion shows or celebrities. However, I tell myself if I had opportunities to relate fashion, I would know what the fashion is first because fashion has to care design more. Actually, I will study fashion design in S.I.U.C after I graduate C.E.S.L. Also, I read some news and articles which are related by fashion; therefore, I afraid of fashion now. There are too many potential problems that I can’t figure out. For example, fashion can’t provide whatever they want to show because they need to follow customer habits. Although, I knew that I still want to try to create my own brand and stores, I also have to consider that how to attract customers buying my producers. In summary, fashion is not very sublime. Even though, fashion attracts any people to pay money for getting clothes, it still has some problems about the cost. We only one thing you can believe that fashion’s stuff will be popular forever.

Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Air Force Striker Jet Program-LE

Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Air Force Striker Jet Program

Summary:

Suman Srinivasan’s article entitled “Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Air Force Striker Jet Program” discusses as a result of the invasion of hackers, to prevent further confusion senior U.S. government decided to develop a network security system to protect the government and the private network security. The Wall Street Journal points out that China is suspected of hacking into computer systems of the United States. These included the Joint Strike Fighter program, whose partners were Israel and a few other European countries and F-35 Lightning II fighter jet plan. The hackers infiltrated the data which related to design and electronics systems to copy and steal. The Obama administration has done something to change the situation, such as expand the $17 billion program for cyber-security. However, they also worried about the security of the network system.

Reaction:

Hackers, infiltrating the system were the problem since the computer appeared. With the development of computer technology hacker’s skills have become stronger and stronger. More and more people can use computers with serious technology. For instance, all the people have blogs. We can change the theme by ourselves. It has a choice: edit as Html. We can use the program language to change the background, colors, music, and everything that you want to edit. If it is 5 years ago, this technology just would be used by computer staffs. There are a large number of talented people who are so young and so creative all over the world. I heard news: a boy, 11 years old, used his pc to infiltrate the system of the China Bank. Certainly, he was taken to juvenile prison. After that, a lot of computer companies invited him. This is the power of knowledge. :)

Reference:

Srinivasan, S. (2009, April 22). Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Air Force Striker Jet Program. THEEPOCHTIMES.com. Retrieved April 23, 2009, from http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/15770/.

Reference:

Horyn, Cathy (2009, April 15). Let’s Do Things Differently. The New York Times. Retrieved April 22, 2009 from http://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/15/lets-do-things-differently/

Summary:

In Horyn, Cathy’s article” Let’s Do Things Differently,” she points out that fashion will not be changed, but some fashion of details are changed by designer and customer now. First of all, Customers can’t stop their shopping of desire, so they buy the producer and return it because they don’t want to spend money. However, fashion stores need to think how to sell producers in economies of social which are going down. Moreover, fashion should decide that how to reduce the advertisement fee to get useful advertisements. Finally, author states that designers must to be strong determination to devise producers that ordinary customers want. In summary, customers can influence fashion because of their consumption in fashion stores.

Reaction:

Fashion looks like very pretty, but fashion has some potential problems. For example, everyone thinks fashion stores can earn much money, but it’s not true because it spends a lot of cost for making advertisements, hiring models and designers. Moreover, sometimes fashion stores should offer their producers to some fashion shows or celebrities. However, I tell myself if I had opportunities to relate fashion, I would know what the fashion is first because fashion has to care design more. Actually, I will study fashion design in S.I.U.C after I graduate C.E.S.L. Also, I read some news and articles which are related by fashion; therefore, I afraid of fashion now. There are too many potential problems that I can’t figure out. For example, fashion can’t provide whatever they want to show because they need to follow customer habits. Although, I knew that I still want to try to create my own brand and stores, I also have to consider that how to attract customers buying my producers. In summary, fashion is not very sublime. Even though, fashion attracts any people to pay money for getting clothes, it still has some problems about the cost. We only one thing you can believe that fashion’s stuff will be popular forever.

RRJ#3

Summary

According to Linda Toll in her article, "Music therapy as stroke therapy," music therapy has a good effect on stroke patients. First, music connects with the brain, so it is especially good for stroke patients. For this reason, music therapy allow them to get better feeling and to adapt themselves to the social circumstance. Moreover, recently it shows that music therapy is getting better united with traditional therapy to stroke patients. Nonetheless, some scientists say that music therapy and people's emotion can't connect with each other exactly. However, some people agree with music therapy's ability through their experiments including Nayak. In conclusion, music therapy has wonderful influence on patients, especially brain problem patient.

Reaction

When I was in university, I made a presentation about prenatal music. Actually, after I gave the presentation, I thought about my future job. My father is a pastor. His focus is old people. Therefore, I wanted to help his work, so I wanted to be a music therapist. At that time, when I said my opinion, he respected my opinion. However, he said that "you can also help me by piano performance." For this reason, I have been studying here. After I finish CESL, I want to study my major at SIU. In addition, after I finish at SIU, I want to help my father's work by piano performance and music therapy. In conclusion, I didn't know the musical benefits exactly. However, after I read this article, I know about music therapy's importance. I think that music is the best present from God! I love my major!

Reference

Toll, L. (2009). Music therapy as stroke therapy. Wikipedia article. Retrieved April 23, 2009, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_therapy

Computer Pain

reference

Pope-Gajic. O,(2001, Oct. 1) Computer Pain. Suite101.com retrieved on April. 10, 2009 from : http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/phsical_therapy/81278/2

Summary

According to the author, she states that if you use computer a long time, you must feel tired and get some physical problems such as low back pain, horrible pain, and so on. Ergonomic problems, which include Carpal tunnel syndrome and aching back, have been increasingly common in modern society; however, nobody has noticed what the causes are. First, in general we don't think that we have any physical problems in our bodies, but routine position and routine life undermine our bodies, especially computer work. On the other hand, we have solutions to ease this pain.According to the article, treatment is very simple. The author suggests we should do proper exercise, take some medicine and keep god posture. In addition, sometimes we need physical therapy, which can provide stretching, evaluation and correct exercises for our problems. If we do this constantly, we will be fine. In conclusion, money is important, but you can't do anything without your health.

Reaction

In present-day life, computer is one of the necessities of life. Moreover, we can do anything through internet. On the other hand, computer often causes some physical disease. It is clear current research reports many articles about computer pain. I'm interested in these diseases, because physical therapists have been active in this field recently. That is why I chose this article. I think physical therapy deeply relates to problems, which are caused by modern society.Next, I want to talk about computer pain as well. In my opinion, approximately most people have the problem of computer pain in their life, because computer has been widespread all over the world. Computer pain is a serious problem, but nobody is aware of it. I think it is a more serious problem than computer pain itself. I want to say something as a physical therapist. If people can become aware of this problem, they can treat it by themselves. Then, they must remove the pain finally. Proper exercise gives us a good body and reduces stress, but if you don't pay close attention to your body, your computer pain will never recover I think. It will be chronic pain. I have to protect people from these diseases of modern society as a physical therapist.

Keita

In Your Face - Movie by EAP1B (092) & friends

Why discrete Math Is Important

1. Reference:

David, P. (2004). Why discrete Math Is Important. Retrieve 2005, from CESL

2. Summary:
In P. David’s article ”Why Discrete Math Is Important, ” he states that discrete math has been considered the most important approach of mathematics science a few years ago. In the past, discrete math got a little less attention in math curricula of secondary and high schools than other approaches because advanced examinations in schools and tests to enter college didn't depend on them. In contrast, he points out that discrete math has become more and more significant because there are some causes. First, discrete math is necessary to succeed in math materials of undergraduate degrees. Second, most computer experts and staff of accounting firms need to learn it. Third, a student must have enough background in discrete math if he want to compete in math competitions. Also, most problems in discrete math can be solved with a few tactics. Finally, he maintains that materials of discrete math are more interesting than other approaches. In conclusion, a student must learn some important parts of discrete math if he want to study in science departments.

summary

In the ARI J.'S article " Is Gold Really the Safest investment?", she states that why the price of gold increasing and gold is not the safest investment in the world. First, we can know what the relation between dollars and gold is. Second, there is the reason why the gold price increasing in the whole world. Third, the price of gold or the value of gold is unpredictable and volatile. To sum up, the suggestion is that we should not be blind buying gold or selling your jewelry.


REACTION:
I agree with the author's opinion that gold is not the safest investment, because the price of gold is unpredictable. But is a little safer than dollars, especially when the world is in trouble whit financial crisis. I think that is the best way to keep the value of your money is by using all 50% of your money to buy gold and keeping the other 50% of money in the bank. Whatever which side is changed, you always have 50% of the money, and get a chance to earn more money.

Dollarization, Economic Growth, and Employment

Nelson Carrasco
Summary
Core Class
Monday, March 30th, 2009.



In Raimundo Soto´ paper “Dollarization, Economic Growth, and Employment” (*), the author established the effect on employment levels and economic growth, and the relationship between them, after the Government from Ecuador made the decision to eliminate the national currency and use American Dollar in its place. First, he introduces a brief point about the economic situation of Ecuador before and after dollarization. Second, he describes the Econometric Model used to analyze data, which consisted of a multivariable Log-linearizing equation of regression. Then, the author explains the main discoveries when he ran the model for the long and short term, which are high and positive correlations between employment levels and both the Gross Domestic Product and Real Exchanges Rate; on the other hand, the opposite effect was found for the Cost of Capital and Real Wages. He concluded by saying that the dollarization process of Ecuador has been controversial, because it has coexisted with two different effects, and said that in order to increase the employment levels the government will make policies which help the economic growth and avoid fixing a high minimum salary.

(*) Soto, R. (2008, April) Dollarization, Economic Growth, and Employment. Retrieved March 20, 2009, from CESL

Personal Financial Planning(JOE)

Reference:
Lawrence J. Gitman and Michael D. Joehnk. (2005). Personal Financial Planning. P32-34.

Summary:
In Lawrence J. Gitman's and Michael D. Joehnk's book " Pepsonal Financial Planning", the authors tell us what assets are and how much money you have. In the authors opinion there are four kinds of assets. The first one is liquid assets, liquid assets are the things can change to cash and not devalued. the second is investments, and it's hard to know what is investments. Investments are pay for money fires and can get more money back after a long time. Third is real property, the real property is things used every day and can appreciate. The last is personal property, the personal property is things that can move but these can't appreciate. It will be devalued. In this articles, the authors also tell about the liabilities, and they tell you how much money you have and what to do with your libilities. Use different ways to do between long-term and short-term libilities. The authors also tell us what can be listed on a balance sheet and what can't.

Depression in Teenagers: Experts Say to Screen All

Reference
The article” Depression in teenagers: Experts to screen” by Lyon. L discusses some new research on the topic the screening is a good way to find the depression. Though the screening, doctor can find some depressions that they can’t be found by clinical. Scientists forecast that screening can reduce the risk of suffering depression. On the other hand, screening can cure the depression in different ways.

Summary
According to the author’s paragraph “Save more for yourself and America” the author state that American people should pay more attention to save money from detail and the way to change your saving polices.
From the article, the author said that we should cut down money from some detail thing, and shouldn’t worry about the others. We should do some sacrifice when we face to lure. Maybe bearing is a good way to solve. And we can take some current deposit for the rainy day.
All in all, saving a lot from every smart polices is a good suggestion for us.

Kids' Emotions in Play Therapy

Reference:
Kienlen L. (2008,29 Apr). Kids’ Emotions in Play Therapy. <. > Suite101.com <. > Last Retrieved Mar 27,2009, from http://www.behavioural-psychology.suite101.com/article.cfm/kids_emotions_in_play_therapy


Summary:
In this article, “Kids’ Emotions in Play Therapy” the author discusses that play with our kids is a useful way because it will help us to know about their emotions and what they feel. Some children are suffering after shock but they can’t talk about their feelings. We can help them to express their emotions by playing at home or asking a good psychologist to help. At home, we can play with them in different ways. Such as, drawing pictures and talking about it, reading stories which talk about something similar with what they feel and express our emotions to let them know that we are suffering from something but we will feel better when we talk. Other wise, we can visit a professional psychologist to help our kids.

Crime statistics reveal little

Reference:
Danny Shaw (2002, Jun. 13). Crime statistics reveal little. BBC home affairs correspondent. Retrieved Mar. 23, 2009, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2043256.stm

Summary:
Danny Shaw’s article entitled “Crime statistics reveal little” alleges that the statistic, which shows that in England and Wales a crime happens once per 5 seconds, an arrest occurs once per 15 seconds, can’t tell us the truth. The author points out a big mistake. Although the data was provided from the government, the data can’t use the snapshots directly. Except that they are just a record of one day, no other information can be known. Even though the amount events of wrongdoing, seizing, probation service and Victim Support seemed large, some numbers of them should be cut out, like the shots leading to transfer from one department to another one, cautions and acquittals. We have to know the details for the events, or deeply know how many police staff deal with the events. All factors should be considered for the analysis. So actually the statistics could only be used to promote them for working hard and how large their tasks are, nothing else. The best revised way is using the average daily caseload per year to stand for the snapshots on May 01. That will make the statistics more reliable.

Vocabulary Teaching:Effective Methodologies

Reference:

Metha, N. Kumar. (2009, March). Vocabulary Teaching: Effective Methodologies. Retrieved March 23, 2009, from http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Metha-Vocabulary.html

Summary

According to Naveen Mehta in her article “Vocabulary Teaching: Effective Methodologies,” She explained the importance of acquisition of the word in the language. Also, she said that there are several ways to acquire a new vocabulary that used in the English language. First, listening carefully to the words, and dividing them into parts help the student to remember the vocabulary. Second, pronouncing any vocabulary from the teacher will help students to get it quickly, when they read it or hear it. Third, the teacher should not use the translation of the vocabulary while he is teaching the student. In addition, she mentioned the methods that help the student to get benefits. The teacher may use definitions, self-defining context, antonyms, synonyms, and dramatization. Also, the teacher can use pictures and drawings, reading the word, and writing the word. In conclusion, a good teacher makes the language easy, when he explains the vocabulary for the student. Also, the student should show attention by learning new vocabulary.

Reading Reaction Journals

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