Reaction Article #04

Does Facebook Replace Face Time or Enhance It?

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Since Facebook was created only before these recent years, it has become the most popular social unity among the youth and is now exploring to all around the world. I can understand why people are so crazy for this online world. Unlike some other friend looking websites, Facebook is mainly in connect with the people I know not the stranger. I can communicate with my friends by interacting with them through lots of games and changing my states. Even though my friends and I are living in different areas, I can still keep in touch with them from distant places. On the other hand, Facebook is poisoning some people’s life, like my sister, she started her facebook two years ago and it has already become part of her daily routine. She can keep checking her facebook wall all day long and chat with her friend by posing comments. Even when she is working, sitting in the office, she also brings Facebook to the work. Although she can manage both her work and the online social network well during her work hours, some people are failed to do so. They think they are much happier in the computer world than reality. That’s why they ignore their responsibility in family and work. In my opinion, I cannot certainly judge whether facebook is good or not. But the most important is to know how to control and try not to depend too much on Facebook to expand the social world.

Reaction Article #02

India's ultracheap car arrives with load of uncertainties

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Last year, I saw the news from a newspaper website, showing a picture of a compact car draft, which pronounced that the world’s cheapest car was produced by an Indian company. I remembered I was surprise when I knew that it was the cheapest in the world because it would not be possible to own a car in this price. One year later, this car is ready to go on sale in India for just around $2,500. The ultra cheap Nano is affordable for “average” people, I know it would be the good news for some people who desire to own a more comfortable four-wheel vehicle instead of a motorcycle and now their dreams could become true.Although I am not sure whether the Indian would accept this mass transportation moving through the street or not, for me, I would like to buy a Tata nano because of its reasonable price, lovely appearance and the lower emission. On the other hand, there are many people question that is it safe to ride a low cost car on the road? They compare the Tata nano with a deer and believe that the deer is much reliable than a car. Actually, I understand why the car arrives with so many uncertainties. In order to cut down the cost of producing the car, the Tata Motors has to deal with the production problems and a huge debt load. Since there is a cycle between Tata, the bank and vendors, if any one of them is in trouble, the Nano will soon disappear. Over all, this ultra cheap car was unveiled with so many focuses in the world; I believe it would be a huge market for that segment and hoping not only to change the life style in India but also the whole world.

Reaction Article #01

A Web Awash in Liquor Ads, Promoting Moderation

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In my opinion, promoting a moderation mode of drinking through the internet is effective in reminding people drink responsibly. The reason is that the number of people connecting to the internet is growing dramatically; you can go online everywhere whenever you want. Therefore, internet must be a good way to give that information to the public especially to the youth. What is more, the messages that they bring are advisable and much better than just asking people not to do this or should not do that. Give them a tool to make their own decision.
Alcohol makes people relaxed and their mind wander. If they take too much, it will slow reflexes and they even cannot control themselves. There are numerous accidents happen every day and most of the offenders drank before committed a crime. One of the significant examples is drunk driving. Although it is not as common as it used to be, but it is still a big threat in streets and highways. They cannot drive safely when they are impaired by alcohol because it affects judgment and vision. In this case, they have to remind themselves not to drink too much before driving or do not drive after drink. Just do what the campaign says, “say yes to drink in a responsible way.”

Reaction Article #13

Why She Cuts

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According to Jessica Bennett in “Why She Cuts,” Becki Baynato, who suffered in self-injury for many years, started to injure herself with a broken glass when she was 13. She’d cut for several times a day, sometimes happening a dozen time a day. When she could not handle the pressure and felt being one lone, she hurt herself even during class. She explains that by cutting herself, she could feel a strange calmness and a sense of relief.

After reading the news, I am extremely shock by the self-embedding cases. They use more than one way to hurt themselves in order to get more satisfaction. I cannot imagine how terrific they had implanted objects under their skin. They believed that it made them forget all the pressure and unhappiness going in their life. But, I do not agree with what they think. Maybe at first, just an impulse, as soon as it became a habit, your life will be ruined and changed entirely. Therefore, we have to focus on the problem and pay attention to those who suffer in self-injury since it is the sign of attempting to kill oneself. As Becki said, education is a key to help those like her who are suffering. However, schools are responsible to bring message of understanding self-injury and help them to wake up.

Reaction Article #12

Macao gloomy as more layoffs hit once-booming casinos

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According to Mark McDonald in “Macao gloomy as more layoffs hit once-booming casinos,” The Venetian, Macao’s biggest gaming company, fired half of its gondoliers two weeks ago. Casino operators and gaming experts believe that the reason why casinos are mostly deserted is that China controls the visa by the new regulations. People said the layoffs are brutal and afraid that it is just a starting.

In these recent years, the gambling market is growing fast. Since Macao is the only legal place for gambling in China, it attracts lot of tourists from mainland China. They travel around, visit the heritage site and experience the life of the city. Gradually, casinos and hotels were built everywhere and tourism has become Macao’s main industry. However, the global economy crisis causes big problems. Those companies which in financial difficulty are planning to have agreement of cutting the salary with their staffs in order to cut down expenses. Besides, some massive hotel and casino construction projects stand half-finished. Many labors were laid off and sent home. The gambling Mecca is depressed and has become quiet.

As I concerned, gambling causes many social problems. More and more teenager dropped out of school to become dealers. Casinos do not require a high education degree and they offer a high salary. But, they would be weeded out soon after a few years since they are not competitive enough. What is more, gambling addiction is also a serious issue. It is a type of impulse-control disorder. It can hurt a person’s family and ruin his/her life.

Reaction Article #11

Bush attacked with shoe in Baghdad visit

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According to Jennifer Loven in “Bush attacked with shoe in Baghdad visit,” President Bush was attacked while he was having a joint press conference in Iraq on Sunday. The protester hurled two shoes at him and shouted loudly. However, Bush ducked, and avoided the kiss of the shoe.

In my opinion, to attack someone with shoe is extremely impolite. He should not do something like that even though he was really angry. It was good for him to express his opinion in public, but it was better to express it in peace. In Arab culture, throwing shoes at someone is considered an insult. But, in some opinion, that guy is regarded as a brave man since lot of people do not agree with Bush’s policy in Iraq.

In 2003, the U.S. troops invaded Iraq because citing intelligence claimed that it hided many weapons and it might cause a big destruction. Actually, the weapons were never found. What we see is that more than 4209 members of U.S. military were sacrificed in the war. Besides, the high cost of projecting troops is proving to be unsustainable and it cost U.S. taxpayers around $576 billion in the past five years.

Reaction Article #10

A Gay Marriage Surge

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According to Arian Campo-Flores in “A gay marriage surge,” people are debating on the legalization of gay marriage since the measures were banned in California last month. It shows the datum of surveys and we can see how people think of these issues by the rate. Generally, there are more people disagree with gay marriage than the opposite and it seems that the younger you are, the more likely you are to support same-sex marriage.

In my opinion, being gay or lesbian is not guilty. They have the right to choose their own life and be respected. Some people are stubborn that they cannot accept homosexuality because of their deep-rooted traditional concept---marriage is sacred and only between men and women. Actually, marriage is not only an institution like this, but the everlasting promise with your true loves. In some religions, homosexuality is unacceptable because it is considered to be immoral and to against their religion understanding. However, some people still believe that both heterosexual and homosexual are a gift from god and I am totally agreed with this. I think what they should do is to fight for their right by expressing their will freely.