Technology has opened a world of possibilities never thought of and has given us plenty of chances to progress. It has certainly shorten distances and has also let us keep in touch with family and friends widespread around the world. No doubt technology has made our lives easier and faster and safer.
However, changes in technology occur so fast that we always run behind. Everything we learn today gets old the next day. What is more, technology has brought many fears to our lives. Undoubtedly, it has invaded our privacy and represents a threat to our freedom.
The fact is that technology is here to stay. How do we adapt to change? How can we cope with everything? How much should we worry?
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Apr 22, 2009
Virtual Communities
Do you have an account in a virtual commnunity?
Are you a Facebook or Twitty fan?
Have you registered your name in Linkedin?
Do you usually upload photos? Do you tag your friends? Are you also being tagged? Many people do. However, how safe is it?
Watch the following video from You Tube. You can't miss it!
Apr 13, 2009
Mar 27, 2009
IDIOMS COMPETITION
IDIOMS COMPETITION
I am pleased to invite you to participate in this first competition 2009. Please read the list of 10 FAQs below.
1. Who can participate?
Everybody
2. How do I participate?
By sharing idioms with workmates
3. How long is the competition?
One week starting Friday 27th March
4. What are idioms?
Idioms are idiomatic expressions which may mean something different from the meaning of their individual words
5. How can I find idioms?
By looking them up in dictionaries
By visiting sites and blogs
By googling for images
6. What are the objectives of this competition?
To enlarge vocabulary
To play with words and have fun
To learn cooperatively
7. How do I score?
You score when you:
Use idioms with your peers
E-mail idioms to other participants
Help workmates to understand idioms
Look up idioms, definitions & examples to share
Upload information to the teacher’s blog
Fill in the Idioms Competition Chart
Illustrate the use of idioms
8. How does the score system work?
E-mailed Idioms, definitions, examples: 1 score each
Examples e-mailed by other participants: 1 score each
Updating the Idioms Competition Chart: 3 scores per idiom
Uploading idioms, definitions, examples: 2 scores each
E-mailed Illustrations: 5 scores each
9. Will I get a prize?
The participant with the highest score will get a prize
10. How can I contact you if I have questions?
Please send your queries to:
Mar 2, 2009
Feb 22, 2009
KIDS HAVING KIDS
The recent story of a 13-year-old boy from Eastbourne who fathered a child with a 15-year-old girl, shocked many. So how old do you have to be to make a responsible parent?
The images of schoolboy Alfie Patten, who barely looks old enough to look after himself but is now the father of a baby girl, made for uncomfortable viewing, especially for those who have children themselves.
Clearly this is an extreme case and, hopefully, an isolated one but it does raise the question of how old a person needs to be in order to be a good mum or dad.
For past generations, having kids in their late teens or early twenties was socially acceptable but nowadays teenage pregnancy is roundly frowned upon and the average age of a woman giving birth is around 30.
So when does a person become 'ready' for parenting? When they're 18? When they're 21? Or much older?
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