This article tells us about how the Nepalese porters managed to carry loads weighing almost their weighs.
This article is bias for the Nepalese porters.
Bias for is used when the writer writes something nice or in other word, favors or prefers the topic being written.
Examples:
1. ... the porters of Nepal are even more efficient at their tasks.
2. "It's quite impressive to see those guys walking with such heavy loads."
3. "It's amazing how universal carrying loads on the head is—except in Western Europe and North America."
4. That remarkable ability helps porters to earn a living carting goods great distances between markets in the Himalayan nation.
5. ...the feat is particularly impressive because "they're [generally] not very well equipped [and] have very bad shoes."
6. "It's a good scientific puzzle, how they [conserve] energy when walking."
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Journal 2
From Virtual Racer to Reckless Driver (New Straits Times, 20th March 2007)
Summary
This article tells us the result of a study done to see the influence of playing car racing video games over the players. The study proves that driving actions in car racing video games affect people who play them in which these games imply a very high risk of having an accident or severe crash.
Reflection
For me, in this modern era, technology is part of our life. It helps us in communicating, benefits us in business and even gives us entertainment. However, technology that gives us pleasure - to be specific, video games – can bring detrimental effect if used uncontrollably. Nowadays, there are many video games such as Playstation 1, 2 and the latest 3, and also the current version of video games, Wii, which can gives every stage of generation the entertainment needed. Nonetheless, video games have their own effects.
It’s true that some people who drive recklessly are actually influenced by car racing video games. When they play these games, they put their mind and set their eyes 100% on the television. Most of car racing video games include aggressive and careless driving, speeding and crashing into other cars and pedestrians or completing dangerous act using the vehicle. These actions are somehow instilled in their mind and some players even get the feeling to try them in real world. This is the reason why the number of road accident increases day by day.
In the racing games, the vehicle used is modified and is made better especially in the aspect of sound and speed. Some players even think of doing the same towards their vehicles and they don’t care about spending a fortune to modify the automobile and at the same time break the rules.
Parents should control their children’s habits of playing car racing video games and make sure that they are not manipulated by them. Responsible authorities should monitor workshop and ensure that they do not modify cars illegally for the sake of making profit. Every driver especially youth must be responsible when driving and take good care of themselves and not let the emotion takes control of their mind.
Summary
This article tells us the result of a study done to see the influence of playing car racing video games over the players. The study proves that driving actions in car racing video games affect people who play them in which these games imply a very high risk of having an accident or severe crash.
Reflection
For me, in this modern era, technology is part of our life. It helps us in communicating, benefits us in business and even gives us entertainment. However, technology that gives us pleasure - to be specific, video games – can bring detrimental effect if used uncontrollably. Nowadays, there are many video games such as Playstation 1, 2 and the latest 3, and also the current version of video games, Wii, which can gives every stage of generation the entertainment needed. Nonetheless, video games have their own effects.
It’s true that some people who drive recklessly are actually influenced by car racing video games. When they play these games, they put their mind and set their eyes 100% on the television. Most of car racing video games include aggressive and careless driving, speeding and crashing into other cars and pedestrians or completing dangerous act using the vehicle. These actions are somehow instilled in their mind and some players even get the feeling to try them in real world. This is the reason why the number of road accident increases day by day.
In the racing games, the vehicle used is modified and is made better especially in the aspect of sound and speed. Some players even think of doing the same towards their vehicles and they don’t care about spending a fortune to modify the automobile and at the same time break the rules.
Parents should control their children’s habits of playing car racing video games and make sure that they are not manipulated by them. Responsible authorities should monitor workshop and ensure that they do not modify cars illegally for the sake of making profit. Every driver especially youth must be responsible when driving and take good care of themselves and not let the emotion takes control of their mind.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
True Story - Miracle Girl
1. The distraught mother was told about a breathable fluid that could help ease her child's respiratory distress.
- metaphore : Toni Mancini's attitude was like a distraught mother.
2. ... a breathable fluid that could help ease her child's respiratory distress. A doctor compared it to the liquid featured in the movie The Abyss...
- similes : the breathable fluid was obviously being compared to a liquid.
3. ...liquid ventilation creates a gentler and less invasive environment for the preemie than traditional respirators...
- similes : liquid ventilation is compared to traditional respirators.
4. ...a premature baby's tiny organs are treated more like they are still in the womb.
- metaphore : babies' organ are very small.
- similes : the treatment for a premature baby is compared to the condition they experienced in the womb.
- metaphore : Toni Mancini's attitude was like a distraught mother.
2. ... a breathable fluid that could help ease her child's respiratory distress. A doctor compared it to the liquid featured in the movie The Abyss...
- similes : the breathable fluid was obviously being compared to a liquid.
3. ...liquid ventilation creates a gentler and less invasive environment for the preemie than traditional respirators...
- similes : liquid ventilation is compared to traditional respirators.
4. ...a premature baby's tiny organs are treated more like they are still in the womb.
- metaphore : babies' organ are very small.
- similes : the treatment for a premature baby is compared to the condition they experienced in the womb.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Suraya Al-Attas
1. In theory, IKON Malaysia sounded like a good idea.
- Opinion : sounded like
2. The intention (of IKON Malaysia) is noble.
- Opinion : noble
3. The real artistes of the day see reality shows like Akademi Fantasia as monster makers.
- Opinion : ...see reality shows as monster makers.
4. If you ask me what was the best thing that happened to the industry, I would say it was Mawi.
- Opinion : if
5. Our veterans deserve more respect.
- Fact : Of course we have to respect the elders.
6. ...a talent show called IKON Malaysia — touted as Asean’s biggest —...
- Opinion : touted
7. ...the IKON Media Group, which is co-organising the contest with the Recording Industry Association of Malaysia (RIM)...
- Fact : is co-organising
8. The very green stars of Akademi Fantasia like Mawi, Adam AF2 and Farah AF2 standing side by side with the likes of Zainal Abidin...
- Opinion : green stars
- Fact : standing side by side (they are compared to)
9. The hard part is always to get something going.
- Opinion : hard part
10. But the organisers’ original idea of leaving the fate of the contestants solely in the hands of the public is wrong!
- Opinion : the idea...is wrong!
11. Some of the reality artistes can’t sing, can’t dance, can’t anything... yet they’re out there representing the industry.
- Fact : SOME artistes really can't sing etc...
12. ...the list of reality talent shows we’ve had since 2001: Girl, Are You Ready, Audition, Popstars, Who Will Win?, Akademi Fantasia...
- Fact : the list
- Opinion : sounded like
2. The intention (of IKON Malaysia) is noble.
- Opinion : noble
3. The real artistes of the day see reality shows like Akademi Fantasia as monster makers.
- Opinion : ...see reality shows as monster makers.
4. If you ask me what was the best thing that happened to the industry, I would say it was Mawi.
- Opinion : if
5. Our veterans deserve more respect.
- Fact : Of course we have to respect the elders.
6. ...a talent show called IKON Malaysia — touted as Asean’s biggest —...
- Opinion : touted
7. ...the IKON Media Group, which is co-organising the contest with the Recording Industry Association of Malaysia (RIM)...
- Fact : is co-organising
8. The very green stars of Akademi Fantasia like Mawi, Adam AF2 and Farah AF2 standing side by side with the likes of Zainal Abidin...
- Opinion : green stars
- Fact : standing side by side (they are compared to)
9. The hard part is always to get something going.
- Opinion : hard part
10. But the organisers’ original idea of leaving the fate of the contestants solely in the hands of the public is wrong!
- Opinion : the idea...is wrong!
11. Some of the reality artistes can’t sing, can’t dance, can’t anything... yet they’re out there representing the industry.
- Fact : SOME artistes really can't sing etc...
12. ...the list of reality talent shows we’ve had since 2001: Girl, Are You Ready, Audition, Popstars, Who Will Win?, Akademi Fantasia...
- Fact : the list
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Road Fatality
En Izaham, forgive me if I did this task incorrectly.
Motor Vehicle (line graph 1)
The death of female motor vehicle drivers is fluctuate and the numbers are smaller since females are very careful in driving compared to males.
Motor Vehicle (table1)
The number of female involved in motor vehicle crash deaths has increased year by year because many females are working and need to travel to their working place instead of staying at home.
Motor Vehicle (table 2)
The percentage of female motor vehicle crash deaths is still low than male because the number of male driver is still higher if compared to female driver.
Passenger Vehicle (graph 2)
The rate of passenger vehicle occupants deaths had decreased since 1975-2005 among males and females although the number was not similar because they had the awareness of road safety.
Fatal Crash (table 3)
The 30-59 year-olds were involved in crash the most because they have to travel everyday to their work place and as usual the number of males were higher than females' since females were more careful.
Passenger Vehicle (table 4)
There are more females age 40 years and above than male because there are more females who are 40 and above involve in accident.
Alcohol Involvement (table 5)
The proportion of fatally injured passenger vehicle drivers with blood alcohol had declined both in males and females since they had understood the detrimental effect on driving under alcohol.
Motor Vehicle (line graph 1)
The death of female motor vehicle drivers is fluctuate and the numbers are smaller since females are very careful in driving compared to males.
Motor Vehicle (table1)
The number of female involved in motor vehicle crash deaths has increased year by year because many females are working and need to travel to their working place instead of staying at home.
Motor Vehicle (table 2)
The percentage of female motor vehicle crash deaths is still low than male because the number of male driver is still higher if compared to female driver.
Passenger Vehicle (graph 2)
The rate of passenger vehicle occupants deaths had decreased since 1975-2005 among males and females although the number was not similar because they had the awareness of road safety.
Fatal Crash (table 3)
The 30-59 year-olds were involved in crash the most because they have to travel everyday to their work place and as usual the number of males were higher than females' since females were more careful.
Passenger Vehicle (table 4)
There are more females age 40 years and above than male because there are more females who are 40 and above involve in accident.
Alcohol Involvement (table 5)
The proportion of fatally injured passenger vehicle drivers with blood alcohol had declined both in males and females since they had understood the detrimental effect on driving under alcohol.
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