The world around us
is in danger. The earth faces problems of global warming and massive pollution.
Our rainforest are disappearing. Animals in the rainforest are in danger
extinction.so are our natural resources. How can one person save the environment?
There are many things
that we as individuals can do to stop the destruction of the environment. We
should take green steps, that is, change our habits and lifestyles to stop
polluting and harming the world around us. After some contemplation, I know
that I can do to contribute towards saving our environment. I will practice the
3Rs – reduce, recycle, and reuse – my dictum in life. I will not be part of the
use-and-throw society.
Firstly, I can reduce
consumption of paper by using handkerchiefs. This will definitely save many
trees. Every kilogram of paper I do not use can save 2.5 kg of greenhouse gases.
I will also say ‘NO’ to plastic bags. Plastic is not biodegradable. How many
times have we read from newspapers of fish being choked to death because of
plastic bags? I will instead carry a cloth bag with me to carry all my
shopping.
As a result, there
will be less littering and pollution. Moreover, I will add to my ‘NO’ list of
disposables, especially Styrofoam and polystyrene containers. Again I will go
everywhere prepared. For my takeaways, I will bring my own tiffin carriers and
containers.
This will definitely
reduce the amount of rubbish I throw away. Of course, it be quiet inconvenient
but ‘little drops of water make the mighty ocean.
Another example of
what I can do is to reuse. I will use paper on both sides, reuse any paper and
cards. I will creatively reuse warping paper, ribbons, birthday cards. Every ton
of paper I reuse will save seventeen trees.
I can also do a
compost from my kitchen and garden. All the leftover food and garden trimmings
can form mulch and enrich the soil. Old toothbrush can be used for cleaning
shoes and walls and hundred other things. To do this alone is difficult, so I will
get help of my mother and the rest of the family.
Instead of an
individual effort, it becomes a family or class effort. It is more effective
this way. For example, if I can convince my ‘gang’ to separate paper, plastic,
glass and metals for recycling, it will really help to reduce the emission of
methane. Still another example is computer recycling. As we change our
computers and other related electronic products quiet quickly, we should sent
them to recycling companies that specialize in such work. Just throwing them
away will cause a major problem of disposal.
There seems a lot to
be done. I will start today. I will get my family and friends to participate in
earth hour. One small step toward saving the environment.
written by $yifa
Love is a variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes that
ranges from interpersonal affection ("I love my mother") to pleasure
("I loved that meal"). It can refer to an emotion of a strong
attraction and personal attachment. It can also be a virtuere presenting human
kindness, compassion, and affection—"the unselfish loyal and benevolent
concern for the good of another". It may also describe compassionate and
affectionate actions towards other humans, one's self or animals. Ancient
Greeks identified four forms of love: kinship or familiarity (in Greek, storge ),
friendship (philia), sexual and/or romantic desire (eros), and self-emptying or
divine love (agape). Modern authors have distinguished further varieties of
romantic love. Non-Western traditions have also distinguished variants or
symbioses of these states. This diversity of uses and meanings combined with
the complexity of the feelings involved makes love unusually difficult to
consistently define, compared to other emotional states. Love in its various
forms acts as a major facilitator of interpersonal relationships and, owing to
its central psychological importance, is one of the most common themes in the
creative arts. Love may be understood as a function to keep human beings
together against menaces and to facilitate the continuation of the species. The
word "love" can have a variety of related but distinct meanings in
different contexts. Many other languages use multiple words to express some of
the different concepts that in English are denoted as "love"; one
example is the plurality of Greek words for "love". Cultural
differences in conceptualizing love thus
doubly impede the establishment of a universal definition. Although the nature
or essence of love is a subject of frequent debate, different aspects of the
word can be clarified by determining what isn't love (antonyms of "love"). Love as a
general expression of positive sentiment (a stronger form of like) is commonly
contrasted with hate (or neutral apathy); as a less sexual and more emotionally
intimate form of romantic attachment, love is commonly contrasted with lust;
and as an interpersonal relationship with romantic overtones, love is sometimes
contrasted with friendship, although the word love is often applied to close
friendships. (Further possible ambiguities come with usages
"girlfriend", "boyfriend", "just good friends").
Abstractly discussed love usually refers to an experience one person feels for
another. Love often involves caring for or identifying with a person or thing
(cf. vulnerability and care theory of love), including oneself (cf.narcissism).
In addition to cross-cultural differences in understanding love, ideas about
love have also changed greatly over time. Some historians date modern
conceptions of romantic love to courtly Europe during or after the Middle Ages,
although the prior existence of romantic attachments is attested by ancient
love poetry. The complex and abstract nature of love often reduces discourse of
love to a thought-terminating cliché. Several common proverbs regard love, from
Virgil's "Love conquers all" to The Beatles' "All You Need Is
Love". St. Thomas Aquinas, following Aristotle, defines love as "to
will the good of another."Bertrand Russell describes love as a condition
of "absolute value," as opposed torelative value. Philosopher Gottfried
Leibniz said that love is "to be delighted by the happiness of another.
"Biologist Jeremy Griffith defines love as "unconditional
selflessness". Love is sometimes referred to as an "international
language" that overrides cultural and linguistic divisions.
By Irfan
When talk about culture, Japan has
become the most
outstanding one because
of it bizarre
culture. Here are the top 5 list of Japan bizarre culture.
1. Hikikomori
‘Hikikomori’
literally mean people who refuse to leave their house and isolate themselves from
society in their homes for a period exceeding six months. In Japan most of the ‘hikikomori’ are disaffected teenagers and twenty-something. There
is no precise explanation for the rise in ‘hikikomori’, though there are
several known contributing factors such as internet, intense academic
pressures, and not to forget there are parents who are willing to shelter their
children well with hiding them from society.
2. Crime
Although legends of the
yakuza are prevalent, crimes rates are particularly low in Japan. It is
illegal to own a handgun and even ceremonial swords must be registered
with the police(O.o). However, you can be almost
certain that you are going to jail (indeed, no joke). The conviction
rate is said to exceed 99%.
Unlike most other countries, death row inmates are only informed an
hours beforehand and that was when their time is up (how
cold can they be?! =..=). Furthermore, the family is not informed until the offender is dead!
Although Japan has a history of rather gruesome and
unconventional methods of execution, prisoner is generally executed by hanging today.
3. Food
Due to a coincidence of language, the kit kat chocolate bar is
enormously popular in Japan. ‘kit kat’ is remarkably similar to the phase ‘kitto katsu’ which mean you
shall surely win and often used as a sentiment of good luck. Students are
often given the candy beofore an exam as a good luck charm. Unlike
the rest of the world, which features only a
milk chocolate version, Japan maintains dozen of exotic flavors,
such as grilled corn, miso, camembert cheese, baked potato, and soy sauce.
4. Job
Performed
Japanese are well known for their industrious work ethic,
the stereotype of the boozy
businessman warbling ‘margaritaville’ in a karaoke bar is not that far from the truth (=..=).
Marathon drinking sessions are often seen as a cornerstone of
the Japanese business-corporate relationships
are forged over gallons of sake. Younger salary man usually struggle in vain to
keep up with their seasoned bosses.
That said it’s also relatively easy to nurse a hangover
(O.o). The Japanese business culture values an employee who naps on the job. ‘Inemuri’
as it is known, is a quick cat-nap meant to recharge the batteries. It is seen
as a sign of hard work and commitment.
5. Yaeba
Anyone who has suffered through the stigma of wearing braces (or
any parent who has shelled out thousands for orthodonture) understands the
importance of straight, even teeth. In
Japan, however, there is a growing trend among young women for ‘yaeba’ (literally “double tooth”)
caps on the canines, which lends their smile a
kind of crowded appearance.
As bizarre beauty trends go, this one is somewhat costly to implement—but at least it is
reversible.
By NUR FATINI LIDYA BT MOHAMAD ZAINI
Everyone knows what is music.every of us must have at least one favourite song in our life.Today modern music has become a culture for example K-pop. K-pop stands for korean-pop music and has been approved as a culture and today some of our country youngster applying this culture in their life like their fashion, make-up, smartphone, food, and many more. Everyone has a song in their playlist which they always skip but never delete.
Music has it's good and bad.psychology said that hearing music increase our mood instantly by 50%. Listening to music at high volumes makes a person calmer,happier, and more relaxed. But it can damage you hearing.Music is so influential on the brain that the type of music you listen to actually has the ability to change the way you think and look at the world. Listening to music for at least 5-10 minutes a day also strengthens the mind and make a person easier to deal with emotional stress.
The bad thing about music is most people today love the beat of modern music.The modern music has so many curse words.Mostly rap music, glorifies violence and is having negative effect on young people. Young generation now always have earphone with them. Listening music via earphone actually can damage your hearing.
written by : syifa
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