Pakistan Schooling

I think that the literacy rate over there is really low, they say about 20% since Independence 61 years ago. Now about only half of the Pakistinian population can read and write. One in three school-age Pakistani children does not attend school, and of those who do, a third drop out by fifth grade. Girls’ enrollment is among the lowest in the world, lagging behind Ethiopia and Yemen. The only thing I can think about this that will effect the rest of the world is that it might bring down our economy, our other countries will have to step up and help them, which Im sure in return they will give them aid for whatever they need if they can teach them. Then, that would create alot more allies throughout the world, which could cause alot of problems and could also possibly cause another war. If I was in Pakistan, I think I would go insane not being able to read or write, I cant imagine how they do it. But I think that their other senses would be stronger since they cant do that, maybe theyre alot better at combat type stuff, maybe there better at sports, who knows?

Star Wars

The single hero of this move is Luke Skywalker. He is the one who made the shot when no one else could, but he also had the help from Han Solo. Luke's mentor is Obi Wan, Han Solo, C3PO, and R2D2 also Princess Leah. Obi Wan was the one who got Luke to believe in the force when he didnt know what to do. Han said he has traveled across the galaxy and he wasnt sure if there was a such thing as the force. He had Luke put on a helmet and use his senses which they call the force to be able to block the incoming bullets from the little training droid thing. Then once he realizes that there might be something there that could be called the force, but he has to put it to the test first to see if it is really true. In the beginning of the movie, Luke had alot to learn because you know hes young and he doesnt know everything, but thats what everyone was there to help him, give him advice because they have been experienced through this kind of stuff before. Some of the helpers include: C3PO, R2D2, and Han Solo, even Chewbacca. C3PO saved them from being crushed when they were in the garbage disposal place. R2D2 also helped in that area because he is the one who actually stopped the trash from closing in on them, if they wouldnt have answered their little walkie talkie thing, they would have been dead. Han Solo helped Luke throughout the entire movie, especially the end when Luke was the only one left with bogies on his tail, and Han comes out of no where and blows them out of the sky so Luke can do what he was supposed to do. By the end of movie, Luke has alot more knowledge than he did because for one, he actually experienced combat, he got to be right in the middle of stuff, and he became a hero!

Earth Day

Yes, I think the writer is correct. I don't think I would have known today was Earth Day unless
I actually went to school and was made to do this assignment. Earth Day sounds like it is really important, but the reality is that its actually not very important, it only happens once a year, and now people are arguing it not even be worthy of one day per year. One person said that this month they are starting a "Screw Earth Day" campaign. Earth Day, in my opinion should be taken into consideration because well everything is based on the Earth and it should be taken care of to the best ability it can be. Me and my family truthfully dont do anything to really help protect the Earth, unless you consider not littering and cleaning up after myself helping protect the Earth.

Michael Vick

I think that this can go both ways, but thats just me. For one, what vick did was totally wrong and horrible, why would someone have dog fights for entertainment. I mean thats just not right, and especially considering that he was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, why would he risk everything just for entertainment and a little extra cash on the side, I mean why not deal drugs, that makes you some bank right there. what they are trying to do with Vick is probably one of the smartest thing that they could do because if they do have him do a brain scan and it comes up positive for psychopathic tendenies, then i think that he wont be aloud to go back into the NFL because he is still a danger to animals if not anything else. But, if he was to come up negative with the scan, then i think the NFL would accept him back, but most likely under some circumstances that Vick probably wont like but he will have to deal with or he wont play. I think that Vick learned his lesson doing 23 months in prison which isnt even up yet, but I am sure that in the time he was in there he regrets doing all that with the dogs and I think that he would most likely rather play football than go back to jail for dumb reasons like that. If he is allowed to come back to the NFL, Im not sure if he would be able to do as good as he used to two years ago, I mean before the dog incident, he threw for 2472 yards and ran for 1039 yards, so Im sure he might still have some of these skills. but why not give him a try, he was one of the best rookie quarterbacks ever in my opinion, he was like a tank, he could throw from all angles, he could run like a running back, and he had vision like an eagle, which made him a triple threat. I think if he proves himself worthy with animals, I mean like doing everything he can around his community to do anything and everything for animals showing to everyone that he has changed then i think that he will be allowed to play again.

Where Education and Assimilation Collide

I do not think anything should be changed because if they cant do what we do, then maybe they shouldn't be here. I mean wherever their from they know whats up and how to do stuff, then they come here and expect us to teach them everything about us and its kind of lame. I think at least they should learn to speak fluent english before they come here and try to live off us and take our stuff just like the Indians, but the immigrants take all our jobs that nobody else does so I guess that helps at times. If I was to help one of these students assimilate or whatever you call it, I would probably get really mad really easy because they don't know much about what's going on or whatever so. I dont have the most patience of most people, I hate waiting and having to repeat myself more than once so I would probably have a hard time helping one of these students.

stem cell research

yes i think that the United States should have the right to oppose the federal government on stem cell research. abortion opponents believe embryotic stem cell research is an assault on life in its earliest form. fertilized embryos are destroyed when stem cells are extracted from them for research. legal experts said the state measures restricting stem cell research raises constitutional concerns in a largely untested area of law. in georgia, a meassure that would ban some forms of stem cell research on fertilized embryos is moving quickly through the state Senate. the bill would outlaw the destruction of fertilized embryos, which the legislation defines as a person. it is expected to face a vote in the full state Senate later. obama's new approach will enable federally funded researchers to use hundreds of new embryonic stem cell lines. supporters believe the research could lead to treatments for major disorders such as Parkinson's disease and spinal injuries.

Research 3/9

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/426010/dangers_of_computer_vision_syndrome.html
October 29, 2007 by:Citizen Reporter

Computer Vision Syndrome is one of the most common health risks involved with computers. Studies have shown that 75 to 90 percent of computer users may suffer from computer eye problems like computer eye fatigue and computer eye strain. The symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome fall into three broad categories. visual, ocular and general. The visual category includes blurred or double vision, changes in perception of color, glare and flickering sensations. The ocular category includes irritated or tired eyes, burning or itching eyes, excessive tears, dry eyes, excessive blinking, squinting, sore eyes, discomfort in contact lenses, sensitivity to light, etc. Finally the general category includes, neck and shoulder pain or tension, pain in the back or arms, headache, drowsiness or excessive fatigue, prone to making errors, nervousness and irritability. The most important cause of CVS symptoms is that the eye blink rate that should ideally be 16 per minute is reduced to 1/3 of this. This reduction in the blink rate causes dryness, irritation excessive tearing, itching, burning and redness of the eyes.