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Sunday, March 1, 2009 ♥
What I have learnt from watching this video clip? In life, there are ups and downs. We are considered fortunate that unfortunate thing did not happened on us. I really envy that the surfer girl is able to surf only with one arm after being attacked by the shark while surfing. Despite that she's physically disabled, she still continue surfing again. This is not easy for her as she needs to overcome her fear being attacked by the shark again and surfing with an arm is not easy even though i have not tried surfing before. I love her determination on working hard towards her goal. We are considered lucky and we shouldn't take things for granted. We have to work hard towards our goal and 1percent of inspiration, 99% on hardwork.
Give your personnel opinions on why those people featured have finished strong. To me, they are featured as finished strong because they are strong enough to accept the facts that they are physically disabled and yet they are able to be back on feet continue working on their goal. This shows that there's nothing called 'impossible' if you don't give up.
What is Haiku? Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry, consisting of 17 Japanese words, in three metrical phrases with the number of syllabus of 5 (first line), 7(second line) , 5 for third or last line respectively, and typically containing a kigo, or seasonal reference.
Features of Haiku haiku gives an objective, suggestive, pithy and fleeting picture of its subject. What is said is important but what is unsaid may be more important. The poet may talk of nature but what he is conveying may be some deep feeling, an intuition or a concrete experience of life. Haiku is more concerned with human emotion or with experience than with human acts, and nature is used to reflect or suggest that emotion
Samples of Haiku:
the wind of Mt. Fuji
I've brought on my fan!
a gift from Edo
the first cold shower
even the monkey seems to want
a little coat of straw
By: Matsuo Bashō
My own Haiku poems: My dear precious time Hours, minutes and seconds Treasure you always
You're part of my life Being there when I'm in need Thanks, my precious friend
Why people take drugs? There are different reasons why people take drugs. Some says that they are bored or curious on drugs and wants to see how drugs will make them feel. But everyone reacts differently to drugs, and there is just no way to predict what your reaction will be. Some drugs like cocaine, heroin, inhalants, and sedatives can kill you with just one use, it can also cause immediate health consequences like heart attacks, suffocation, and breathing problems while others, like marijuana, can cause you to become paranoid or behave in ways that aren't you. Other people says that they think drugs will help with their stress and can make them feel "good" by taking drugs. They think that if they are unhappy, drugs will make them feel better. And some people say they think that taking drugs might help them to cope with stress in their lives. But drugs don't fix the problems that are causing the stress in the first place, and they don't stop the feelings themselves.The rest of the people thinks that drugs will help them fit in or thinks that drugs will make them seems more cool or rebellious.
Adapted from http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/facts/why-people-take-drugs-printable.aspx
What are the common drugs now? i)Ecstasy ii)Heroin iii)Cocaine iv)Caffeine v)Marijuana vi)Inhalants vii)Tobacco
Effects on drugs.
i) Barbiturates-Barbiturates produce a feeling of euphoria, tranquility, and temporary relief from anxiety. Regular and prolonged use of the drug induces tolerance and withdrawal symptoms range from restlessness, insomnia, and anxiety to convulsions and death.
ii)Cocaine-The effects of cocaine are suicidal tendencies, dramatic mood swings, chronic nose bleeds, runny nose or sore throat, loss of friends and former values, miscarriage/birth defects, weight loss resulting from loss of appetite, chronic headaches, respiratory ailments, vitamin deficiencies, addiction, crime and arrests, and death. iii)Ecstasy-Ecstasy causes psychiatric disturbances - panic, anxiety, paranoia, depression, nausea, increased muscle tension, chills, sweating, tremors, blurred vision, circulatory problems, hyperthermia, electrolyte imbalance, tissue and organ failure, massive release of serotonin leading to potential destruction of these neurons, learning/memory problems, and tooth decay.
iv)Heroin-Signs and symptoms of heroin use are lethargy, drowsiness, constricted pupils, reduced vision, shallow breathing, needle or track marks on inner arms or other parts of the body from injecting needles, excessive perspiration, shaking, vomiting, chills, or other withdrawal symptoms, use or possession of paraphernalia including syringes, bent spoons, bottle caps, eye droppers, rubber tubing, cotton, and needles.
Ecstasy What are the street names/slang terms for Ecstasy? Adam, E, Roll, X, XTC
What are its short-term effects? Users report that Ecstasy produces intensely pleasurable effects – including an enhanced sense of self-confidence and energy. Effects include feelings of peacefulness, acceptance and empathy. Users say they experience feelings of closeness with others and a desire to touch others. Other effects can include involuntary teeth clenching, a loss of inhibitions, transfixion on sights and sounds, nausea, blurred vision, chills and/or sweating. Increases in heart rate and blood pressure, as well as seizures, are also possible. The stimulant effects of the drug enable users to dance for extended periods, which when combined with the hot crowded conditions usually found at raves, can lead to severe dehydration and hyperthermia or dramatic increases in body temperature. This can lead to muscle breakdown and kidney, liver and cardiovascular failure. Cardiovascular failure has been reported in some of the Ecstasy-related fatalities.
After-effects can include sleep problems, anxiety and depression. What are its long-term effects? Repeated use of Ecstasy ultimately may damage the cells that produce serotonin, which has an important role in the regulation of mood, appetite, pain, learning and memory. There already is research suggesting Ecstasy use can disrupt or interfere with memory
Adapted from http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/drug_guide/Ecstasy
Cocaine
Short-Term Effects When cocaine is used it interferes with the reabsorption of dopamine, a brain chemical associated with pleasure and movement, producing a euphoric effect. Shortly after cocaine is ingested the user may experience some symptoms. They are constricted blood vessels, dilated pupils, increased in body temperature, increased heart rate and high blood pressure
During the euphoric period after cocaine use, which can last up until 30 minutes, user will experience hyperstimulation, reduced fatigue, and mental alertness. However, some users also experience restlessness, irritability, and anxiety.
During a cocaine binge, when the drug is taken repeatedly, users may experience increasing restlessness, irritability and paranoia. For some users this can lead to a period of paranoid psychosis, with auditory hallucinations and a disconnection with reality.
Long-Term Effect
Repeated cocaine use can cause the following health consequences such as irregular heartbeat, heart attack, chest pain, respiratory failure, stroke, seizures and headaches, abdominal pain and nausea. Chronic users of cocaine can become malnourished due to the drug's ability to decrease appetite. Each method of taking cocaine can produce specific health effects, including snorting, chronically runny nose, nosebleeds, loss of smell, hoarseness, and problems swallowing.
Adapted from http://alcoholism.about.com/od/coke/a/effects.htm
Marijuana Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. When smoked, it begins to effect users almost immediately and can last for one to three hours. When it is eaten in food, such as baked in brownies and cookies, the effects take longer to begin, but usually last longer.
Short-Term Effects The short-term effects of marijuana include distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch) , problems with memory and learning, loss of coordination, trouble with thinking and problem-solving and increased heart rate, reduced blood pressure.Sometimes marijuana use can also produce anxiety, fear, distrust, or panic.
Effects on the Brain The active ingredient in marijuana, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, acts on cannabinoid receptors on nerve cells and influences the activity of those cells. Some brain areas have many cannabinoid receptors, but other areas of the brain have few or none at all. Many cannabinoid receptors are found in the parts of the brain that influence pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory and time perception, and coordinated movement.
When high doses of marijuana are used, usually when eaten in food rather than smoked, users can experience the symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, impaired memory and disorientation.
Effects on the Heart
Within a few minutes after smoking marijuana, the heart begins beating more rapidly and the blood pressure drops. Marijuana can cause the heart beat to increase by 20 to 50 beats per minute, and can increase even more if other drugs are used at the same time.
Because of the lower blood pressure and higher heart rate, researchers found that users' risk for a heart attack is four times higher within the first hour after smoking marijuana.
Effects on the Lungs
Smoking marijuana, even infrequently, can cause burning and stinging of the mouth and throat, and cause heavy coughing. Scientists have found that regular marijuana smokers can experience the same respiratory problems as tobacco smokers do, including daily cough and phlegm production, more frequent acute chest illnesses, increased risk of lung infections and obstructed airways. Marijuana contains more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco smoke and because marijuana smokers usually inhale deeper and hold the smoke in their lungs longer than tobacco smokers, their lungs are exposed to those carcinogenic properties longer.
One study found that marijuana smokers were three times more likely to develop cancer of the head or neck than non-smokers. Many researchers believe than smoking marijuana is overall more harmful to the lungs than smoking tobacco.
Other Health Effects
Research indicates that THC impairs the body's immune system from fighting disease, which can cause a wide variety of health problems. One study found that marijuana actually inhibited the disease-preventing actions of key immune cells. Another study found that THC increased the risk of developing bacterial infections and tumors.
adapted from http://alcoholism.about.com/od/pot/a/effects.htm
Inhalants Effects of Inhalants use
Most inhalants act directly on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce psychoactive, or mind-altering, effects. They have short-term effects similar to anesthetics, which slow the body's functions.
i) Nearly all abused inhalants, other than nitrites, produce a pleasurable effect by depressing the CNS.
ii) Nitrites make the heart beat faster and produce a sensation of heat and excitement.
iii) Inhaled chemicals are rapidly absorbed through the lungs into the bloodstream and are quickly distributed to the brain and other organs.
iv) Within minutes of inhaling, the user experiences intoxication along with other effects similar to those produced by alcohol. Alcohol-like effects include slurred speech, muscle weakness, belligerence, apathy, impaired judgment, euphoria, and dizziness. In addition, users may experience lightheadedness, hallucinations, and delusions.
v) Toluene can produce headache, euphoria, giddy feelings, and an inability to coordinate movements. Exposure to high doses can cause confusion and delirium. Nausea and vomiting are other common side effects.
vi) Successive inhalations may make users feel less inhibited and less in control. Continued use of inhalants in sufficient amounts can produce anesthesia, a loss of sensation, and unconsciousness. After using inhalants heavily, abusers may feel drowsy for several hours and experience a lingering headache.
vii) Many individuals who abuse inhalants for prolonged periods over many days report a strong need to continue using them. Compulsive use and a mild withdrawal syndrome can occur with long-term inhalant abuse. Long-term inhalant abusers may exhibit other symptoms, including weight loss, muscle weakness, disorientation, inattentiveness, lack of coordination, irritability, and depression.
adapted from http://www.drugabuse.gov/InhalantsAlert/
Tobacco What are the street names/slang terms for Tobacco? Chew, dip, fags, smoke
Short-term Effects When a person smokes a cigarette, the body responds immediately to the chemical nicotine in the smoke. Nicotine causes a short-term increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and the flow of blood from the heart. It also causes the arteries to narrow. Carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen the blood can carry. This, combined with the effects produced by nicotine, creates an imbalance in the demand for oxygen by the cells and the amount of oxygen the blood is able to supply.
Long-term Effects It is now well documented that smoking can cause chronic lung disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke, as well as cancer of the lungs, larynx, esophagus, mouth, and bladder. In addition, smoking is known to contribute to cancer of the cervix, pancreas, and kidneys. Researchers have identified more than 40 chemicals in tobacco smoke that cause cancer in humans and animals. Smokeless tobacco and cigars also have deadly consequences, including lung, larynx, esophageal, and oral cancer. The harmful effects of smoking do not end with the smoker. Women who use tobacco during pregnancy are more likely to have adverse birth outcomes, including babies with low birth weight, which is linked with an increased risk of infant death and with a variety of infant health disorders. The health of nonsmokers is adversely affected by environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). Each year, exposure to ETS causes an estimated 3,000 non-smoking Americans to die of lung cancer and causes up to 300,000 children to suffer from lower respiratory-tract infections. Evidence also indicates that exposure to ETS increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
Adapted from http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/drug_guide/Tobacco
My opinions: I don't get it why people take drugs to ruin their life, harm their own organs. Not only they going to suffer, people around them suffers too. It's not worth taking drugs to hurt yourself just because of having wrong friends, not being a coward infront of them when you know it is WRONG taking drugs. They shouldn't care what others think about them when they don't take drugs together with their "friends" . Taking drugs can cause you to get fine or even jail. Worse is, it can cause you to get out of shape. So, let's say NO to drugs !