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The topics were benefits and disadvantages of homework and how it help children development.

Essay 5

The controversy between happiness and a material life

Kalila Gittens

Glenda Moya

        Life is beautiful, but everybody complain about their life, while we have more money knowledge and studies, the pursuit of happiness is a will goal to achieve. People think that happiness is related to work and earn money, but life has shown that these are just a ways to live. Most of the times, poor people have the idea that with money happiness will come along, but happiness depends on the way you enjoy life and small details. If you think only in yourself and you do not share with friends, meet your neighbors or practice your values happiness will be a little farther. Nowadays citizens have forgotten that life is very short, every time people are more consumerist, selfish and fake.

Consumerism can relate to the act of purchase or to the consumption of goods and services considered nonessential.  In this case shopaholics are the ones that will spend the last coin they have to satisfy. The problem is that it is an addiction and most of the times the life of these people base on appearances. They buy to feel better and bluff about what they have. But they are emotionally empty and also they have the idea that everyone comes around envy them.

High level expectation in life is related to study and get a well-paid job. But most of the times when people have achieved this goal they forget about the mean of humbleness. They changed the way they treat friends and family because of successful life.  Acquire certain facilities to live better do not allow you to underestimate people or treat them bad. As more we have more we can afford to help others but pitifully most of us get more selfish every day.

There are many people in the world, each one has their own personality, for example, there are some people that show in internet or social media their wonderful life, but even though their lives are very different. People hide their real personality; because they think that is very important to have material things for being important. Also there are people that change their personality to get close to an especially group of friends. These people like to pretend to be someone they are not, these people are faked and for the rest of their lives they will not be happy. It is very significant to accept what God give in life, because what God give you is for happiness.

In conclusion, everybody should stop and think about is the their behavior is correct. As the poem said, “We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life.” now people complain for everything, and worry for do a lot of things, but these thing are not the best. Also all people plan more but learn less, think that if you have a lot of studies and degrees your life will be perfect. All of us should not forget to laugh, smile, share with others and the most important love from your family, friends because all these people always stay when you need them. Your life can be changed; it is just a matter of attitude. 

Essay 4

Tips to become a Centenarian

Kalila Gittens

          Longevity is the length or duration of life; it is also a synonym of life expectancy. According to the World Health Organization in 2011 life expectancy overall was 70 years, ranging from 60 years in low-income countries to 80 years in high-income countries. But since 1990, life expectancy at birth has increased globally by 6 years, but during the 1990s the value in Europe has showed stagnation, and in Africa it has even decreased. For Europe, the phenomenon is due principally to adverse mortality trends in the former Soviet Union countries. In Africa the decrease has been caused by HIV/AIDS, but since 2005 the increasing availability of antiretroviral therapy has reduced the spread of the epidemic, and the mortality rising life expectancy to 56 years in Africa. Aside of the information above I’m going to give you some advisees or tips to increase your longevity and become a centenarian.

          A centenarian is a person that lives 100 years or more. Basing on the videos shown in class is good to remained that Nicoya-Guanacaste is one of the longevity hot spots around the world. The interview shows some of the activities that centenarians in Nicoya do to be healthy. Several characteristics relate to 104 years old centenarian named Panchita is that she is work full lady that woke up at three o’clock in the morning for make tortillas also she chop’s wood and take care of the yard with her machete. In other words her strategies base in part on physical activity. 

            Another secrete for live longer is the socialization, the process by which humans learn to internalize norms and values of a given society and a specific culture. In this case the need of affective relations like staying close to family and friends is a very essential fact to feel loved and important for others. This will also help your self-esteem preventing the sense of loneliness and depression. In addition be independent can facilitate everyone life involved by having an ancient in the family. At the same time independence could be the key for make new friends. 

          Besides the previous recommendations we have the importance of the good nutrition. As we know it is not a new topic but it people hardly pays attention to it. Remembering all the good advisees I have heard, eat well is one of the most relevant in other to avoid fatness and diseases. A main tip is the regular consume of nuts, because they are rich fatty acid like Omega 3, they lower the serum LDL cholesterol and prevent coronary heart disease. In fact the science of eat well rely on the balance between proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, water, and roughage.

          In a broader context longevity is a complex combination aim between life experience, personal routine and cultural practices. Something that catches my attention is the cultural and individual lifestyle; it is very interesting how certain things that we do or don’t do benefit or affects others. A simple example is when a woman give birth for me as an afro descent woman there are some things I actually have to do like take a purge few days after having the baby, even though I don’t have one yet I know what I have to at that moment. Also I know a lot of things that my mother and people around have thought me about how to guide my life in a moral, spiritual and healthy way with natural medicine to become a strong and active centenarian. 

Bibliography

OMS (2013). Life expectancy. Recover from:

http://www.who.int/gho/mortality_burden_disease/life_tables/situation_trends_text/en/

Unit 10 No Technology? No way!

     

  Technology has been an excellent tool in the new era we are living in, but unfortunately a lot of people do not understand how to have a  balance point. The addiction to bee connected to social networks like Facebook it is very dangerous because some people post every single thing they does and these information can even help thieves to stole or bribe customers.

Check this video for more information http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7MorwJIPCE

Unit 9 Finding a Niche

           According the information I found San Jose, Costa Rica is, in absolute numbers, the largest recipient of labor migration in the region, said a report by the regional office of Central America and Dominican Republic in the International Labour Organization (ILO) "interregional labor migration flows".

           About 300,000 migrants living in the country, representing about 7% of the total population of Costa Rica.

           Most of these workers come from neighboring Nicaragua, about 75%, but the report warns, the presence of large groups arrived from Colombia and El Salvador.

Find more information at :http://www.elpais.cr/frontend/noticia_detalle/1/77136

Unit 8 Sit Down Meal

        The food is a symbolic element of love, is one of the tools used by mothers to express gratitude and affection to her loved people. A day like today is Mother's Day in Costa Rica and usually the restaurants are filled is a special day and most of the times the family get together and share.

       

        The access of women to work nowadays has made ​​it harder for mothers at least enjoy the meal with her children that is why in a celebration like today my mother take advantage to share with my siblings and I.

        

       Also have one TV at home was another strategy she have done with idea us obligate us to share time together. 

       

       My dad that rest in peace also used is cuisine to express his love to each one of his children, he always made things for the preference of each one, I remembered although he cooked pork he cooked chicken because Kalila did not eat pork.

Unti 7 What's the Use of Homework?

          I may not focus on the amount or method of homework for kids should have, but I after saw this video I realized of the importance of playing piano.

          Of course do homework at home let the parents be aware of what the children are learning and at the same time it make children learn responsibility by managing their time and assignment due dates; Also they learn to study on their own and the teachers can see how much the kids really understand.

         But according to the video they are pretty much benefit when children have practice piano since they young, because it improves math learning, coordination.

Unit 6 Giving to Others

ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood: The Power Of Our Presence

    ESSENCE, the preeminent brand for African-American women, will recognize the extraordinary achievements of Black women in film and television with its 6th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, taking place on February 21, 2013 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

        ESSENCE will honor six of the industry’s most inspiring African-American female talents, both in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes, with an esteemed Black Women in Hollywood Award:Oprah Winfrey (Power Award); Alfre Woodard (Vanguard Award); Gabrielle Union (Fierce & Fearless Award); Mara Brock-Akil (Visionary Award); Naomie Harris (Lincoln Shining Star Award); and 2013 Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis (Breakthrough Performance).

One of Hollywood’s most anticipated events during awards season, this star-studded affair commemorates ESSENCE magazine’s annual Hollywood issue (March), which will be available on newsstands on February 8. ESSENCE.com is giving fans exclusive access to the style and substance of Black Women in Hollywood by live streaming all the red-carpet action, including interviews with the stars, starting at 11:30 a.m. PST/2:30 p.m. EST and re-airing that evening at 6 p.m. PST/9 p.m. EST.

“The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon recognizes the ‘Power of our Presence’, by spotlighting the stellar accomplishments of African-American female performers and creators in film and television,” says ESSENCE Editor-in-Chief, Constance C.R. White . “More importantly, the annual luncheon serves as a source of support and inspiration for the incredibly talented community of Black women who are often overlooked in Hollywood.”

Since its inception in 2008, the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event has honored some of the most cherished figures in the industry, including: Octavia Spencer, Pam Grier, Halle Berry,Jada Pinkett Smith, Angela Bassett, Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson, Viola Davis, Jennifer Hudson, Zoe Saldana, Mary J. Blige, Gabourey Sidibe, Jurnee Smollett, Ruby Dee, Diahann Carroll, Cicely Tyson, Loretta Devine, Gina Prince-Bythewood, and Suzanne de Passe. As a highlight of Oscar week, this elegant luncheon has hosted much of Hollywood’s elite, including Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Amy Adams, Emma Stone, Jordin Sparks, Samuel L. Jackson, Forest Whitaker, James Cameron, Terrence Howard, and Laurence Fishburne, among many others.

The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon is presented by Lincoln, and sponsored by L’ Oreal Paris, smartwater and Target.

Source: PR Newswire

        I chose this article because it highlights the hard and successful work done by remarkable African American actresses; women’s like Queen Latifah have supported and served as an inspiration for people with multiple needs. Each year, Queen Latifah co-chair exercises Lancelot H. Owens Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Established by her mother, Rita Owens, to perpetuate the memory of a loving son and brother, the foundation provides scholarships to students with excellent academic records and limited financial resources.

In addition Oprah Winfey is considered to be one of the most influential women in the world. She uses her power and resources to help those who are in need.

Every year Oprah donates millions of dollars to fund charities that are of personal interest to her. Oprah's Angel Network is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that inspires others to make a difference in the lives of others. It organizes projects in under-served communities and provides educational initiatives and helps people fulfill basic human needs and regain their dignity. Its focus is on poverty, child neglect and disease.

Also Hudson-King Foundation, founded by Jenifer Hudson family has done this charity center to care for the need of families who have lost relatives to a violent crime.

          In other words theses women’s are just example of the way the will of charity beyond fame and become an inspiring way to help others in need. 

    

Link: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/9562-essence-black-women-in-hollywood-the-power-of-our-presence

Unit 5 Longevity

      

       
       Okinawa is one of the most remarkable longevity hot spots in the world. The video above shows what people do in order to live long, have an active and work full lifestyle for example are some of the most important things they mentioned. Also has a healthy and balance nutritional diet is recommended to achieve well being. Low rates of cancer and sickness in Okinawan population it is a good indicator of the way they  take care of themselves.

      But and the other hand you can see how the globalization is affecting, especially, Okinawan new generations because they are eating a lot of fast food and putting aside cultural aspects that has guide the live of older people.

         Nicoya, Guanacaste it is also another longevity hot spot renamed in the word.