New Way to Quit Smoking

Reference

Zezima, K(2009, June 2) Cigarettes without smoke, or regulation. The New York Times. Retrieved from

                  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/02/us/02cigarette.html

New Way to Quit Smoking

Summary

                  According to the article new product called e-cigarette, can help people quit smoking cigarettes more easily.  It’s an electronic device that allows smokers to get their nicotine needed without inhaling the chemical substances that cause cancer.  It has two parts.  The first one is a battery that supplies power to give a light when the user inhales. The second part is a cartridge that contains nicotine, flavor, and a vaporized liquid, which produces a harmless fog that looks like smoke.  Despite the potential benefits of the e-cigarette, the government has never been tested for effectiveness and safety. One safety concern is the usage of propylene glycol, a chemical used in antifreeze, in the fog. Studies showed that it has a small amount of nicotine. So, it stilled harmful for people whom used it. It could be a great step to fight against smoking if research can prove its effectiveness and safety as product, but it stills illegal to sell in many countries. A lot of studies “showed that it’s not a good way to quit smoking; however, they consider the product as way to attracts adults remains smoking”.

Reaction

                  The electronic cigarette is a stunning product that could truly help smokers to quit. The idea of the E-cigarette that gives a particular percentage of nicotine that the smoker needs to feed the addiction. However, it does not have all the chemical substances which the regular cigarette has. Beside all of the benefit that the E-cigarette has to lead the smoker to quit, it has disadvantages. First, regarding people who do not smoke, it might draw them to the give it a try, because of all the different flavors and the attractive styles. Also, it could attract the youth to try something new by persuading themselves that it does not affect their body and they will not get addicted to it. Second, they might abuse the product, by smoking everywhere and every time, and this might lead them to smoking the regular cigarette.

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          This article"Slang in the world of hooking bulls, businessman's events and dirt baths"said, there is a specific type of players who have strength, and they like to present their skills by taking risks with riding bulls, or riding wild horses. These kinds of players are called"Cowboys"or"bull riders", and they display a game that's called"Rodeo". Also, the article said that there are many special terms that bulls riders use, and these words actually have no meaning; however, this means just the bull riders know what these words mean. One of rodeo organizers, whose name is Jack Bergeson, said"that the rodeo term ' bulldogging ' has nothing to do with either bulls or dogs". Another term they use is"ruffles", which means a special group of riders or Cowboys who show the biggest risks, like riding a wild horse, which is called"broncs", or riding horses without saddles. Something the article said about what the Cowboys do such as"breaking a horse", and they try to hang on them by just one hand, and this kind of games is called"rigging". In addition, there are a lot of words that they use as a sign between them such as"dirt bath", and"hooky", and each of these terms has a special meaning for them.


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           In this kind of games, there are a lot of risks that might happen any time such as injuries, or even death. These games have become the famous games that people watch today, and people like to see that game which has some excitement and risk, because always risks attract their attention, and also today these games which have risks are developed, like"rodeo", and they have come to have some levels of risks, and this kind of games causes some dangerous injuries. I believe that these games are very exciting to watch; however, it is very dangerous to encourage these players to practice these games on purpose for fun, or enjoyment.  

Team to Clean Up Everest

Main Idea

      In “Nepalese Sherpa Leads Climb to Clean Up Everest,” Nepalese veteran mountaineer Apa, also known as Apa Sherpa, has climbed Everest a record 20 times. His expedition is destined to clean the waste from the top of Everest. Team climbers are determined to clean up and withdraw approximately 4000 kilograms of litter accumulated by the impact of climbers over the years. Litter has accumulated since climbing the mountain for the first time. They will be paid $ 1.40 for each kilogram that is removed. Speaking about the environment he said, “I want to do this for my country, my people and for Everest.”

Reaction:

     Apa left the veteran climber to summit Everest. He will organize a clean up drive to the top of Everest.  He is doing humanitarian work; it helps to protect the environment. We have accumulated garbage for approximately 60 years, since 1953, and it includes oxygen tanks, ropes and tents. All of that is unfortunate. I wished to be with him on this journey for two reasons. First, I want to climb Everest. Second, I want to be part of the team who cares about clean environment.

World of Sports Doping; from the laboratory to the playing field

         World of Sports Doping; from the laboratory to the playing field shows that steroids can have bad effects on famous players and your body. In addition, steroids cause a problem in the sports games and olympics. Steroids look like drugs, so people who are taking steroids get depression. The news said that steroids has a lot of problems and suggests solutions.

         Many sports player really want to be famous stars in their sports, but it is not easy. They are going to stay alive in the competition. So, they are trying to do what competitors do to win. Steroids are one easy way. For example, one Korean baseball player has used steroids for his player life and he won many titles. Before retiring, he disgraced his career, because he used banned drugs(steroids). His body became worse quickly, so he focused on his career. I think that for a sports player, are important their career and title, but I think that fair play is more important in the fields and stadiums. Therefore, each moot sports organizations should be thoroughly investigated and should prohibit using steroids. Then we will see a great sports game and our children will also learn fair play from their playing in the games.

Title Nine

        In " Studies Link Girls Sports to Gains in Life," which is in VOA site, the author says one  of the government programs named Title Nine covers any education or activity program, such as sports at high school. It gives funds to the students so they can join the team sports. After it became law, the number of participants began to rise. That is because sports have positive effects on women's life, their health, work, and study became better than before. As we see, Title Nine gave girls a chance not just to be equal with boys at the level of sport, but also to improve their lives.


       In my opinion, I found programs like these are very helpful, useful, and have benefits to a person's life. I think it will be good if it includes all education levels, from the elementry to graduate, not just for
high school. That progrem seems like a lot of  Ministry of  Education programs in my home country that are supporting student talents. It gives them funds and trains them in training programs. That is because they will not help them selves only, they also will help to develop their country. I agree with programs like this, especially for poor people who cannot join any education or activity field .

The Shark

 I read in the passage, " Shark Diving and Feeding Raises Concerns, for Sharks and Divers. it  was talking about the shark". It had some facts and advice. It was a point about how it is a hazard to saturate the underwater world, or exist nearby it, especially the shark. Also, it explains how to be away from their down side; in addition, it gives an example for people who had died because of it. Another thing, the people became scared of it in the recent years, and there were some people who took the benefit of the shark in different way.

I agree with the author. The shark has some advantages and disadvantages, and maybe its disadvantages are more, but the shark doesn’t hurt anyone if we don’t bother him or  have presence in its area. I think that is a general trend. If anyone feels dangerous or sees strangers he will show natural reaction to protect himself. In my opinion, those people who want to swim near  the shark because they like it or just for adventure even take the benefit of it; they should know when and how they do it. Furthermore, so if we like to do some exciting and new things in our life to feel the sweetness of life we should notice not harm ourselves.

         In " Something a bone will never say: give me a break," I read that there are many kinds of fractures which means broken bones. There are a single fracture, complete fracture and bowing fracture which happens when the bone does not break. The most dangerous kind is open fracture because there is a risk of infliction in the open wound, and it happens when the bone breaks the skin. When the bone is broken, the person might feel sick, cold, dizzy and shock. The fracture must be fixed quickly to avoid complications. Sometimes fracture needs a doctor to treat it; after that it will start to repair itself. Finally, bones need calcium, vitamin D and exercises to be strong.

        In my opinion the broken bones are very dangerous, but the severity varies from one kind to another. The person who has a fracture must wear a splint. This splint will disable his movement for a month at least. Bones must be strong by having enough calcium and vitamin D. Finally, we must protect our bones from unsafe sports, and any thing that causes an injury in it.     

Steve Fossett; 100 World Records Setter

Can you imagine a person who achieved lots of marvelous records in different fields of sports like flying, ballooning, sailing, mountain climbing, running, swimming and more? That superman’s name was Steve Fossett, and “Adventurer Steve Fossett Set More Than 100 World Records in Five Different Sports” on voaspecialenglish.com was the story of him. He did not look like a remarkable challenger like Amelia Earhart, but the records that he achieved during the end of 20^th century to early 21^st century are really remarkable. Two famous records he established are the first solo flying and the first solo ballooning around the world. He achieved these records based on his physical, mental, and also financial strength. He was not only an adventurer but also a successful business person, so he paid for most of the cost of these challenges by himself. And it’s surprising that he achieved most of the records after he succeeded on his business, not on his youth. Unfortunately, he died from a plane accident suddenly in 2007, but his glorious records are still alive.

There are too many things to think or mention about such a great person, but I try to focus on the reason why he wanted to do many challenges. First of all, he might have been a person who was eager to breakthrough something at any time. Most people have desire to overcome challenging things; however, his desire might have been bigger than the others by far, and his experiences of achievement may have driven him more eagerly. Second, he might have had an aspect of a risk taker. Like most risk takers, he thought that he carefully reduced risks before he tried to do something, but what he had done was still too risky for most people to do. Anyway, I think his physical strength is a good model for us, especially in the business area. I want to follow him, but I don’t prefer any risks!

The Snow Business' present situation in US

             In the United States of America, about one hundred seventy thousand people ski or snowboard per year; however,the number of visitor has decreased in recent years because of weather including global warming. To keep them, the ski resort area manager tries some ways. When snow’s condition is not good, they use computers and check the weather, then use snow making machines. They have to care about safety in where it’s easy to happen to the accidents, too. The satellite is operated to find people when avalanches come. The amusement in which we play with nature involves risks for manager, and visitor too.

              I was surprised because I didn’t know that many Americans enjoy winter sports. Actually, when I went snowboarding in St. Louis, there are only whites; I don’t know why, so there were not so many people. And then, I’ve seen the snow making machine for the first time, but it didn’t work at that time. It’s bigger than I thought. I agree that ski and snowboard include risks. If it is crowded, people may hit each other, or people fall down and may be break bones. I fell down, slipped off on the snow and unfortunately, I was hit my head on the snow making machine. I think it seems that manager does their best to keep safety; we also have to follow the rule and enjoy it.