Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Desktop VS Laptop

A desktop computer is a personal computer (PC) in a form
intended for regular use at a single location, as opposed to a mobile
laptop or portable computer. Prior to the widespread use of
microprocessors, a computer that could fit on a desk was considered
remarkably small. Most modern desktop computers have separate screens
and keyboards compared to laptops which consist of various types of
advanced facilities in it.

Laptops are said to be far more popular and preferable for
people nowadays compared to desktops. From the aspect of mobility,
desktops couldn’t be brought to other places than its original place
due to its supporting equipments that are huge and heavy while laptops which do not consist all these equipments can easily be brought anywhere at anytime. Moreover, laptops are lighter than desktops.

As mentioned in the previous paragraph, laptops are more
popular and preferable by the community today. Besides, today the costs
of laptops are less expensive compared to desktops. Other than
that, there are computer fairs held in some places which the
purchasers of laptops will gain discounts for their purchases.

Those days the teachers and lecturers did their teachings
manually by assigning their students with homework directly to them and the
students would complete their assignments given manually too. Today, the teachers and lecturers are teaching through computers. Thus, students today are assigned with homework through E-mails and blogs. Furthermore, studying through laptops or computers are more beneficial than studying manually as it will enhance the users
knowledge in this upcoming era.

So, it is very clear that laptops are more beneficial than
desktops. Therefore, everyone including students and teachers should
own a laptop to make life easier and valuable.

HANI KHAIRUL AZMAN (106304)
NOR SALINAH MOHAMED IBRAHIM (106260)
SECTION 17

tuxedo and leather jacket







Nowadays, there are many inventions take place whereas the old inventions begin to develop and it is known as an innovation. One of the inventions is clothes. The examples of famous clothes in present times are tuxedo and leather jacket. These two types of clothes are well-known among the people nowadays including lower, middle and upper classes of people. Tuxedo and leather jacket are both important in various types of ceremony and social gathering. The whole essay will look at the differences between tuxedo and leather jacket.

The first differences will focus on ways tuxedo and leather jacket are made. The tuxedo is a man's tailored suit used for semi-formal or formal wear. It may be sewn from a wide variety of colors and fabrics; increasingly, brighter colours and unconventional designs are pervasive in tuxedo styling. Nevertheless, most tuxedos are produced in black. Meanwhile, the leather jacket is made from tanned animal hides. The jacket usually has brown, dark grey or black colour. It has been used as clothing since the earliest days of human existence.
Furthermore, both clothes have different types of ceremony to be worn. Tuxedo is most suitable to be worn to the opening of opera, ballet or symphony. The tuxedo can be put on during the suitable attire such as when the invitation states formal, Black Tie, Tie Invited or Black Tie Optional. By contrast, leather jacket is more towards indie music image and it is also suits the military aviators. In addition, leather jacket is worn in the movie, for example, it is worn by actor Brad Pitt in the movie Fight Club.
The other contrast about tuxedo and leather jacket is that the person who invented these clothes. Many historians believe that King Edward IV of New York City invented tuxedo, but somehow people believe that tuxedo is invented by Piere Lorillad IV. On the other hand, leather jacket is invented by the human in the earliest days of existence. Leather jacket is invented when prehistoric people wrap animal skins around their bodies for warmth and to absorb the magical powers that they believed the skins imparted to them.
As a conclusion, tuxedo and leather jacket has many differences including the ways it is made, their inventions history and others. Both of them are related because they are two types of clothes, but in the same time there are some contrasts between both of them as can be seen from the whole passage.




TUXEDO AND LEATHER JACKET


posted by: NURUL FAZLINA BT MOHD TAHIR AND NIK IZNI FAKHIRA BT NIK ISMAIL

Friday, July 23, 2010

SHOES

Sandal were the most common footwear in the early civilization. In Mesopotamia, around 1600-1200 B.C. a type of shoes were worn by the mountain people to protect their feet from injuries. The shoes was made from leather which they wrap around their feet. Now a days, most people prefer shoes, with style and comfort. According to a recent survey of 3000 UK women, stiletto shoes were voted fourth in a listed of top twenty favorite fashion invention. As for the men, they would choose shoes based on comfort. Therefore, men and women has their own choices of shoes.

Most of the shoes, were invented by men. For example, Jon Ernst Matzeliger developed an automatic method for everlasting shoes, and Lyman Reed Blake who invented a sewing the soles of the shoes. Even though, the inventor of shoes were men, but they always choose shoes based on comfort and with a simple style. On the other hand, some of the men choose a more stylish shoes, to show their personality. For instance, converse shoes would make the person look more "hip and cool". Furthermore, men leather shoes could make a person looks more mature.

There are variety of shoes for women to wear, such as stiletto, high heels, kitten heels, and trainer. Most women, would choose shoes based on style and designer. In addition, one pair of shoes womens shoes, there will be variety of colour and style to choose from. As we could see, most women shop for shoes once a month in average, and some of them have a closet full of variety of shoes. Some shoes, are popularized by actors and singers. For example, in the 60's, Audrey Hepburn popularized the kitten heels, which is less glamorous option than their high-rise sister. Like men, womens shoes also shows the personality of th person wearing it. For instance, wearing high heels could make a women look elegant and vogue. And every women has the same reason to look good everyday, as specially the single ladies, who wanted to impress men of their dream.

In general, shoes are judged based on style and comfort. Moreover, from the variety of shoes, there are a history behind it, from a wrap around shoes to the modern and stylish shoes. And each of the invented shoes, helps people to show their own personality, and make the person look good each day. Most of the men, may chooses comfort for shoes but, they are nor different from women, some of them choose shoes based on style. Whereas for women, style is important, but some make comfort of shoes as the important part of shoes.


Written by : NUR DIYANA AND SHARIFAH MUZNAH

Friday, July 16, 2010

fast food

One problematic issue in the modern world is fast food. Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. Now a days, majority of the restaurants sales junk food, such as McDonalds, Burger King, Domino, Subway and more. Even thought, the people are well aware of the bad affect of the food to their health, a large amount of the people, prefers to have their meals there.As specially when they are in a hurry.

After the fast food are invented, 16 % of children which is over 9 million of children aged 6-19 year olds are overweight or obese this is three times what it was in 1980. In addition, it brings out the fact that also during this same time period an additional 15% were "at risk of becoming overweight". Moreover, because of this obesity, some of the children becomes lazy and prefer to stay at home and watch television, which could lead to an unhealthy life. However this could also, affect the children future, and life's.

Before the inventions of fast food, every food are home-cooked meals,and it take a lot of time to prepared more than one cuisine. By contrast, a home-cooked meal are very healthy and for the children and adult. Furthermore, home-cooked meals are 10 times nutritious than fast food. And by cooking at home could also, saves money.

In general, life before the inventions of fast food is much more better, than after the invention of fast food. Even thought, fast food is not healthy, we could still eat fast food on special occasion and in a small portion.

Friday, July 9, 2010

ADVICE ON FRIENDSHIP

We long for an in-depth relationship of trust, support and intimacy. The challenge is that while we want something, a friend, we have to “give to get.” Meeting the relational needs of another person is the foundation of a friendship.

Letting our needs be known is a risk. In reaching out to someone for companionship we may be turned down and hurt. One person may feel an attraction to another but cannot be totally certain of the other's response.

This sense of being drawn to another can arise from the same type of chemistry that sparks a love relationship. However, one person must take the risk of reaching out for a friendship to begin.

It takes an investment of time to know if the person we desire as a friend returns that level of commitment.

Sometimes those who feel a lack of friends tend to be more introverted or have developed habits that keep them alone. Common sense advice on friendship to those who are loners is to take that initial risk of putting yourself in the company of those who might become friends.

Scary as it may seem, the initial risk that must be taken is to put oneself in social or group situations where there is the possibility of interaction with others.

Find an activity that you love so much you can’t wait to do it. A whole new world of friendships can open up to you when you find an activity you have a passion for. Be open to meeting new friends who share your interests. This is just the first of many steps to lasting friendship.

Friendships begin in many ways. Once you have captured the attention of another person or vice-versa, you must expand on that original attraction. Short and to-the-point friendship advice is: have frequent contact and conversation. This is what opens the door to greater possibilities and deeper levels of friendship.

We seek friendship because most of us realize that it can be one of the most rewarding of human experiences.