Review about an article published the newspaper El Perfil

            The article with the headline called “ Argentinos en el cacerolazo español” was important, because it was showing us that there were millions of people, making protest against  their President Zapatero in an  European country, like Spain. The Spanish president became into the less socialist president, because he  did all the opposite meassures that he has proclaimed in his Political Campaing.

            These demonstrations all over Spain are fighting for respecting the  real democracy and for having a better social conditions for all the Spanish population. It was actually important the active role of young  people and the oldest, who were agaisnt   the errors of the goverment.

            These protests that were called by the press as the “ indignant population” were the image of the problems and inequities in the society that were brought by the Paradigm called Neoliberalism. 

Graffiti Woman

How to beat depression without drugs

Article taken from : “ The Guardian.co.uk, Monday 19 July 2010

The clinical phycologist Dr Steve Ilardi is against using drugs to cure depression. In this article, he explains the six-step programme to beat depression without drugs.
First of all, he argues that in the depression cure, the brain mistakenly interprets the pain of drepression as an infection. As a cosequence, the sufferer tends to crawl into a hole and wait for it all to go away thinking that isolation is needed. On the contrary, what depressed people really need is “ more human contact.” So, the first step to cure depression is:

• Social contact.
The other five steps are:
• Meaningful activity( to prevent “ruminating” on negative thoughts)
• Regular exercise
• A diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
• Restorative sleep.

The reasons which Ilardi focuses on to set this six-step programme are the aspects of primitive life style. “ Hunter- gatherer tribes still exist today in some parts of the world.”, he says, “ and their level of depression is almost zero. The reasons? They are too busy to sit around brooding; they get lots of physical activity and sunlight; their diet is rich in Omega -3; their level of social connection is extraordinary; and they have as much as ten hours of sleep.”

The only omission this programme has is anti-depressant medication because according to Dr Ilardi, drugs don´t work. They have only 50% success rate. Moreover, of the people who do improve, half experience a relapse. This lowers the recovery rate to only 25%. To make matters worse, the negative effects after taking drugs include: emotional numbing, sexual dysfunction and weight gain.

In my opinion, this programme to beat depression is very useful because it helps to cure without depending on drugs.

Bryana.

Killing dogs in Neuquén

I could not believe my eyes when I read such a bloody title in the newspapers. The main reason that led the government of Neuquen to take this decision was the appearance of leptosipirosis in Colonia Nueva Esperanza. The decision consists in eradicating garbage dumps where proliferate rats and dogs. As soon as the people get in contact with this news, it generated controversy with organizations of animals that fear that it applies a mass slaughter of dogs. The governor clarified that the government will exhaust all possibilities to not reach that instance. Until now and thanks God, the township found the alternative to stop this illness and no dogs were killed.

Candy

CERATI BACK IN BA

(Bs. As. Herald, Tue 8, June)

Argentine rock star Gustavo Cersti was flown home yesterday abroad a specially equipped plane, after being hospitalized for three weeks in Caracas.At his arrival, he was taken off the plane on a stretcher and he was sent to a private clinic accompanied by relaives and Venezuelan doctors. An insurance company official assured that the singer was stabilized and that he had arrived to Argentina in the same state he left Caracas.

Kelro

A piece of news

I was looking for something interesting to post in this blog when I came across this piece of news titled THE WORLD OF DOORMEN IS OBVIOUS, YET MYSTERIOUS*. And it really caught my attention because it is different from any other piece of news. At least, it is not related to politics, religion, science or violence. It talks about a job that is 150 years old and it is done mostly by men. According to this article, being a doorman it is not a difficult profession and no real training is required. In fact, it is a well-paying, working-class job, and it provides the same benefits as any other job. This is one of the reasons why many people left their previous jobs to become a doorman. Being a doorman also gives the possibility to become a superintendent which then can hire doormen. There are many courses at the union of doormen that can lead them to superintendent work.
I think that this piece of news has nothing to do with things we are used to listening to or to reading from the media. That makes it somehow interesting and different.
QueenV.

*Taken from The New York Times. N.Y./ Region. By N. R . Kleinfield. Published: April 21, 2010.
A version of this article appeared in print on April 22nd,2010 on page A20 of the New York edition.
www.nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2010/04/22/nyregion/22doormen.html

More on violence

If you think that you have just heard everything about thieves and violence, there is something more about this type of crime. It was Saturday in the afternoon, no one would suspect it. She crossed the room door with a baby in arms and the scene could only generate some kidness in who saw. She simulated to be a customer. But within seconds everything changed: the woman took out a gun that was hidden in a bag, she pointed the owner of the bakery and asked him furiously where the money was. The owner told the reporters that this was the third theft suffered in the same trade since it opened its doors two months ago. He said that it was incredible to see how the woman held with one hand the baby and with the other she was pointing out him with the gun. This criminal offence was once again demonstrated the concern of several neighbours and merchants who complained by the succession of assaults during recent months.

Candy

Health insurance: a luxury?

An article I read on the New York Times newspaper made me feel concerned and annoyed at the same time. People having no health coverage are less likely to know if they have chronic diseases. Since they cannot afford the expensive health care costs, such diseases are not detected on time, leading to heart attacks and strokes. The article compares the insured with the uninsured Americans, and figures are really alarming. Researchers found that 46 percent of the uninsured with diabetes had never been diagnosed with the disease, compared with only 23.2 percent of insured diabetics. What`s more, 52 percent of the uninsured with high cholesterol didn`t know about their condition, compared with 29.9 percent of the insured. I believe the situation is quite similar here in Argentina where there are hundred thousands of uninsured people who cannot have access to health care. My question is: Don´t you think every individual should have free access to optimal health service?

SPARKLING

Many people have died in Philippine floods. (By the BBC)

I was reading an article in the BBC and this piece of news was the one that really called my attention. It is really sad, but these floods are a consequence of human behaviour.
These floods are taking place in Manila, where at least the whole town is completely under water. Power has been cut off to parts of the capital. Moreover, hundreds of people are trapped on rooftops.
Television pictures showed water flowing down roads like rivers, with the floods chest- deep and rising.
At least fifty people have been killed and thousands more are evacuated.
The Philippine’s President appealed for donations and called for calm, and she told people that they have to follow the instructions of local officials and civil defence authorities.

Anush

Cromañon, the judgement

Unfortunately something happened that perhaps could have been avoided, now nothing is the same, I believe that “Callejeros” are not guilty, and I think that this tragedy should hurt them and much worse .The worst is the families who lost their children, who have spent years fighting for Justice, a year, two, a hundred do not return a son, and nor I would think the brothers who must live a hell in their homes in a climate of duel and eternal revenge, with these parents that do not bury definitely his dead son because it is very difficult. There is so much hate in the world, let us stop a little and pray for the victims and let them rest in peace. I hope God gives resignation to these families . What happened is not a warning for show´s organizers who sometimes numbers not closed them and lumped people, nor the public warned about this, because when they are told there is not much more place, they insist to come in. When do we learn?

Candy

Natural wonders

The Iguazu falls first head a global vote online. The result of the survey to determine the “seven new natural wonders” of the world will know next year .The Iguazu spearhead the start of the vote on the survey which seeks to seven new natural wonders of the world, whose final results will be announced next year. The vote is performed through the site officer New Seven Wonders and aims to elect the new seven wonders natural, opting for the best destinations within 28 places that were selected as finalists. At the start of the final stage, the Iguazu surprised to occupy the top of the preferences of voters. Even this partial result was unexpected for the official support, Committee members themselves that drove the candidature of this attraction located in the province of missions, on the border with Brazil.Eventually the 7 Wonders of the World corresponded to works of men and it was understandable that you qualify them; but I believe that the wonders of nature and the creation are innumerable and by the beauty of each, it is not possible to select one easily.

Candy

Influenza A: Argentina is the most affected region in Latin America

The amount of influenza in Latin America - the most affected region of the world - deaths surpassed this week, 1,300 after an upgrade several governments, Argentina leads the rankings of deaths by the disease. The number of deaths linked to influenza A (H1N1) increased to 368 in Brazil, slightly lower than of Argentina, with 404 deaths confirmed to August 13th, the second most affected country in the world behind us (477 deaths). South America has undergone rapid expansion of the virus, within the framework of a harsh winter, and in several countries cases of swine influenza outweigh those of seasonal influenza. Chile on Wednesday reported an increase the amount of deceased by influenza A (H1N1), 116 in Colombia rose 23 and in El Salvador to 15.In my opinion, The State always is absent with health, in security with dead, and wounded injured everyday by criminal acts, and malnutrition in the country die 8 guys per day.It seems that Mrs Kirchner insists with beat all record. She likes to be the cover note. It is incredible plays with a country as if nothing. According to this, we live in the world of dreams of Moreno. But it is only a feel...

Candy

' Can Laws stop the obssessed?'

This comment is based on an article taken from a newspaper. The article deals with the crime of 'stalking'. Stalking consists of the crime of following and watching someone over a long period of time in a way that is annoying or frightening. The writer tells the reader that there are not laws to deal specifically with stalking in Britain. In 1990 California became the first state to institute anti-stalking laws. Nowadays 31 states have laws which protect people from stalking. In addition, convicted stalkers face prison sentences ranging from30 days to 7 years and they may be fined. The article also explains that there is an International Security Management, an American firm that assesses threats of companies around the globe. The company according to this article, has input more than 500 letters and photographs onto its system, then noted phone calls, visits and other attempts to intimidate victims, as well as some of the stakers' characteristics. The writer investigations conclude in three basic types of stalkers, those who refuse to give up real relationships that have gone wrong, those who become obssessed with a superficial relationship through leisure activities or work; and those who invent completely artificial relationships with someone, usually a celebrity, whom they have never met. Finally, the last type is known as the celebrity stalker and seems to be the most difficult to track. According to the writer it is quite difficult to detect and prevent the victim from one attack. An example of this, is the experience of the 21 year old actress Rebbeca Schaeffer, who was used to receiving fan mails from admirers. She was a rising star. Robert Bardo, sent Rebbeca a lot of presents, besides he paid a detective to find Rebbeca's home. Robert called on her home one morning, and when she answered the door, he shot her once in her chest. As a consequence of the shot she died. A consultor of I.S.M says that ' people who express love are often more threatening than those who express hate or direct aggression.' I think that here in Argentina it would be very useful to create some law to protect people from stalkers. What do you think?

Angels

Wishes

I was reading the article about the couple who won the lottery last week and I imagine that if I won the lottery, I’d like to stop working or because I love travelling, I’d like to go to an exotic country, such as Thailand or Australia to meet people and learn from them new words and a new way of life. I mean, the good thing about being rich is you can do the things that you have always dreamt of and you can get what you want wherever you are. What would you do if you won the lottery?

Miss Squirrel

Wildfires rage in Southern Europe

(taken from the BBC)
Thousands of fighters are battling to bring under control summer wildfires that are spreading across parts of Southern Europe .
At least eight people have died in different countries, where the wildfires are taking place. For example in: Spain, France, Greece and the Italian Island of Sardinia.
Spain was the most affected, with at least seven big fires in the south and east. But fortunately, some of them are now rated as stable.
During the hot dry weather, strong winds fanned the flames.
Spain’s interior ministry is preventing people from new starting fires in the following intense heat.
Leastways about 1.5OO people have been evacuated. Many people think that it’s like a horror film where everything is burning down. As a consequence of the big fires, Spain has lost six fire fighters in the last four days. Can we do anything to try to stop this kind of disasters? What is your suggestion?

Anush

Expectations shape behaviour

Surely you have heard that if you fear for something it is bound to happen. But I have never thought that this could be applied even to economic events. In an article in the Buenos Aires Herald it is argued that psychology matters a lot and that many of the consequences of global recesion, such as inflation, are shaped by what workers, managers and investors expect. In this article it is said that if they fear inflation, they act in ways that bring it about. This argument is based on what happened after the recession in late 1948 and 1949 when inflation stopped because people did not expect it to continue. Economists say that inflation is the result of too much demand chasing too little supply. Is it possible for both arguments to be correct? What do you think? Can psychology influence economy?
To read the article click HERE.

Cheeps

The Moon, 40 years ago.

It is likely you can recognize these famous words:"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" and immediately you associate them with the lunar landing mission in 1969. The astronauts Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins became not only the first humans to land on the moon but also the symbol of friendship around the world because we celebrate the friend's day in their honour. I found it difficult not to relate these events with some myths. Maybe you heard about the story that says that mission was a fake. It is said that it was a staging made in the Hollywood studios, but Americans managed to dismiss those versions and there nothing happened. All in all, today we celebrate a new anniversary of the first landing on the moon , an experience to envy!

Sky

Violence at schools! Boy arrested over school stabbing

This piece of news is about violence inside schools. This problem is occurring all over the world. Students` behaviour is getting worse day by day. They are out of control. The reason is that they are more violent, rude and aggressive, due to the games they play and the programs they watch.
This is a serious problem that has to be taken into account and try to find a solution as soon as we can.
Nowadays, there is no difference between boys and girls. If there is any problem with a classmate, they work it out fighting and if there is any problem with a teacher, they also work it out in the same way.
Moreover some students upload their videos` fights on websites.
Lately, on our country, there have been some violent situations in which teachers have been hit by students and also by students` mothers. There is no control at schools, so students sometimes have in their bags dangerous elements such as knives, guns and other objects that can hurt people.
Last year there was a case, in which a student punched his teacher after school. The solution for this was that he was not able to go to school for three days, as a result of his violent behaviour he was the center of attention for all the news and some TV programmes.
I wish this matter of violence could have a solution as soon as possible.
What do you think about? Do you have any solution or proposal that you want to share?

Anush

Talk on cohesion

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DEVELOPING UNITY IN A TEXT: COHESIVE RESOURCES Saturday 23rd of May 15 hs Open class Free of charge Lecturer: Lic. Mariana Dayan * Please enrole at: 4582-5966 or call 15 6822 6756 Queries? dayanmariana@yahoo.com.ar * Joaquìn V. Gonzàlez graduate, Univ. Nac. del Litoral graduate (Linguistics)