2008年10月29日 星期三

Reaction# 5-Fitness and nutrition

Fitness and nutrition
Human beings need supply of sufficient nutrients to function faculties in bodies regularly. So the balanced diet appears extremely important. If we have sufficiency of nutrition, our bodies can maintain a good condition normally. Thus we have enough energy to work, handle a task, and think with our minds. Also, proper minerals, vitamins, vegetables, and fruits are necessary for us. These substances have a great effect on functions and balance of body. Besides, another necessity is the water that is extraordinarily essential. With beverage stores increasing rapidly, more and more people drink lots of drinks instead of water especially the adolescents. It contributes to obesity easily and the loss of equation comes into existence in our bodies so that we must pay attention to our absorption of those essentials.
Modern people are constantly urged by bustle of works or studies and the quick step in society. People will not lay stress on their health because they always have busy things to do. As a consequence, the bad symptoms of health will gradually emerge due to the unbalanced diet. But if this situation lasts too long, our body will give the warning to remind us. However, there are still a lot of people ignoring those cautions not detecting the seriousness of this problem. Therefore, we need some information to correct the wrong concepts. In addition to supplementing a variety of food that is beneficial to us, we also demand to exercise to sustain our figure and improve the metabolism. The good habit of diet and steady function of body can supplement us full physical strength and change condition of health into a better one. To sum up, we must care about our body all the time no matter how busy we are.(291 words)

2008年10月23日 星期四

Afghan aid workers raise security after killing

Afghan aid workers raise security after killing
The killing of the foreign relief worker who preached the Christianity in Kabul contributed to thinking over the security arrangements again by the Afghanistan government. The woman who was killed by the Taliban served the charity institution to help those who are physically disabled and are poor. The Taliban admitted their crime and the purpose of what they did was to prevent those relief workers from engaging in the charitable works. Therefore, this behavior makes the situation and the moment more critical so that relief workers have misgivings about their safe factors and the status of affairs in Kabul now. Under this emergency, they are forced to change their thinking and the direction about it. They consider going to other regions and continuing their works on charity if it is too dangerous to stay in Kabul. They devote themselves to people who really need others’ help in Afghanistan. And they care about those people who are ignored by others with sincere hearts. Moreover, they do not regret their decision of serving in Afghanistan. The only thing they want to do is to make efforts to aid poor people wholeheartedly without any hesitation. Despite of the threat and hardship around them, they will not give up hopes and not succumb to dangers in chaotic surroundings. They decide to go through it with courage and do not allow the despair to strike them down. Under no circumstances will they abandon the resolution of the works they do. The most respectful thing for me is that they do not regard their lives as the first importance but the need of the poor. That is an extremely noble dream that demands the soul, firm resolution, confidence, and great courage to attain it. This goal is indeed rocky and is a difficult step for the relief workers. But their belief enlightens the concept about the charity and inspires the thinking of related issue. The range it will influence includes one region, a country, or even the whole world. Above all, I think we should learn their spirits and attitudes toward it with positive concept to enrich our life knowledge and the perspective. (357 words)

2008年10月15日 星期三

India's Christians celebrate first woman saint

India's Christians celebrate first woman saint
My reactions:
Christians are all over the world, and Asia countries are no exceptions. But in India, the Christians that only account for a small part are the attacked targets of most religious believers of Hinduism. People in India regard those minorities whose beliefs are different from majorities as heretics. I have read the news recently that talked about a tragedy that one family who believe in Christianity was killed by some mobs with a ridiculous reason which is their belief. It is really unfair that Christians have to suffer from attacks and public opinions just because of the unfree religion in India. In spite of the different principles and viewpoints, people still have to try to accept other faiths. No matter what the system of country is, the freedom of religion must be guaranteed absolutely in terms of the conventions. In this indifferent modern society, some people will appeal to committing their souls to the faith. The main meaning of the religion may be getting the comfort and developing pure heart from it. Sometimes the religion is the sun for extremely frustrated people who are at low tide. It can guide lost people to appropriate direction if they realize the significance of life along with positive attitude to everything they will face. In addition, perhaps there are someone disagrees with people who are over enthusiastic about their religion, but we must esteem their decision and behavior. It is what we have to think over because this issue is closely linked to our daily life. It is also a wisdom to learn how to treat religion as the conventional part around us. When it comes to the saint in the field of religion, I will associate with Mother Teresa. No one can deny her unconditioned devotion and sacrifices to many people. Therefore, she win the respect and adoration from everyone. This is the true meaning of the religion that encourages us to spare on efforts to help others despite that we are not the followers of any kind of religions. (338words)

2008年10月9日 星期四

Afghan general: Politics needed to end war

Afghan general: Politics needed to end war
My reactions:
In Afghanistan, even the capital – Kabul, there has been a constant disorder due to the Taliban. Now, the minister of defense brings up an idea that they must seek some solutions to ending the turmoil in their country. Someone suggested that it is the best the way through the negotiation, but it could be very difficult in this nervous situation. If they can figure it out, they will take measures to solve the problem as quickly as possible. First, they should realize the center of this significant problem so that it is easier to find out the methods. Moreover, it is said that the aspects of politics, economy, and military must be put into consideration because these concepts are the essentials in terms of the international perspective.
In my opinion, despite of the politic settlement, people in Afghanistan are also expected to abide by and cooperate with constitution or new policies so that it is more likely to attain the purpose which is to improve the life better. On the other side, the support of western countries plays a vital part at this key point. This important decision needs their approval and help. Maybe we do not understand the thinking of those militants and might suspect why they do those insurgencies. But we all clearly know that disorders Taliban cause will directly have effects on the whole world. Furthermore, it will panic people all over the Afghanistan. Those people are unwilling to lead such alarmed and panicky life. It should be avoided right now owing to the consideration of their safety. I hope the dream of better life and living standard there will come true very soon. (277words)

2008年10月2日 星期四

climate change

Chicago debate: Facing up to the challenges of climate change

One of the most important issue is the climate change. It deeply influences every part of our life as well as the ecosystems. So it has been a big question in recent years. It is so eager for us to find out the solutions to this situation. Even though many experts make efforts to promote this important concept of protecting our environment, most developed countries still lack complete determination to put it into practice because of many factors like industry or economy and so on.
In my opinion, it is everyone’s duty to pay attention to our behavior that may do damage to our environment although it is a subtle action. Nowadays the aspect we should improve immediately is the emission of carbon. We must decrease the emission of carbon which directly causes the global warming. According to the news, we realize that the innovation and research about the renewable energies have constantly been carried out. Some specialists also said it is possible that if developed and developing countries clearly understand their international status and take responsibility for their policies, it might be more easier to lead other countries to concern about our nature and environment.
As far as I am concerned, it is the front burner for everybody to treat the earth and think about our future with the positive attitude and our heart.