My Final Project

First visit the first link. It is a Powerpoint Presentation.

final_project.ppt

Second, when i tell you visit the second link. It contains the equipment required in a Cybercafe, a Computer lab and a Modern-disign Classroom.

mi_task.doc

Finally, click the third link which contains an example of the cost of a business like a cybercafe.

inventario_para_cyber[1].doc

I hope you enjoy it!!!

The final proyect

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Why we cry?

How tears are produced and how they help us?

Human beings produce two kind of tears the ones produced by emotional crying and the others produced by irritation caused by different factors (external and internal). So, now I would like to tell you about the physical process to produce tears and what kind of benefit this action can bring you.
Physically, tears are composed of three layers: oil, water and mucous. So, before a tear come out of the eye there are three processes. First, the oily layer is produced by the meibomian glands, then the watery portion of the tear is produced by the lacrimal gland, and finally, the mucous layer comes from microscopic goblet cells in the conjunctiva. The tear layer travels from the punctum into the upper and lower canaliculus, which empty into lacrimal sac. The lacrimal sac drains into the nasal lacrimal duct which connects to the nasal passage. That is why our nose runs when we cry. All this process is called “crying”.
Tears produced by emotional crying are different from those caused by irritants. Recent researches have found that emotional tears contain more protein than tears induced by irritants. Some evidence show that tears produced by emotional crying may be a way that the body disposes of toxic substances. And that can be the reason why some people say that they feel better after cry. Nowadays, researches are examining the contents of emotional tears for substances such as endorphins, ACTH, prolactin and growth hormone, all of which are released by stress. Even though there is not a lot of information about the psychoactive substances in tears, some researchers believe that emotional tears may be important in the maintenance of physical health and emotional balance.
So, does crying help us to overcome emotional problems? Well, according to some psychologist and doctors crying is one of the best ways to release stress, fear, grief and other oppressive emotions. The doctor Barry M. Bernfeld said: “crying is natural, healthy and curative.” This expression can be supported by the hundred of experiences that psychologists have had with patients with several emotional traumas. For example, some patients who were victims of sexual abuse showed loss of stress when crying in their fist session. Jante Yassen, a social worker who leads groups for incest survivor, believes that there is a necessity of at least “1500 hours of crying” to get over the hurts of incest.
Now, we can accept a famous saying about tears in the past. Older people used to say that tears are blessed because they cleanse the windows of your soul and heart.

Dolphings curing people

Dolphins helping people overcome problems

It is commonly know that the use of animals in a various series of therapies can give a very important contribution to those who have to deal with major illness, special needs, emotional and even learning problems. There are a huge number of animals that can be useful to help people to overcome their problems, regardless the age. Horses, dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, and dolphins are just some of the animals that can make life easier and increase self-esteem. Dolphin therapy was first used in South Florida in the 1970s. Today, a lot of clinics and treatment centers world-wide are using dolphin human therapy. Dolphins seem to have a big influence in human feelings when swimming with them. Dolphins are friendly animals that can provide encouragement through their sensitivity to detect human needs.
Dolphins are able to change the life of many major-illness-diagnosed patients. When a patient is swimming with dolphins, they experiment some anxiety reduction as they harmonize with the animals. Doctors at the Human Dolphin Therapy Center in Miami believe that these highly intelligent creatures are extraordinary to help treat autistic children, Down syndrome or Trisomy 21 and other neurological and movement disorders.
(www. cnn.com/Health/9803/28/dolphin. therapy.html)
In fact, this center receives more than 1,000 children and also some adults who want to overcome learning disorders following this special therapy. Even though, there are doctors that believe that this is just a stimuli or a game in which the patients get more confidence on themselves, the Dolphin Therapy Center has succeeded more than 90% in their programs.

But how does the dolphin therapy works? Well, there is still no scientific answer to this phenomenon. Some doctors relate the effectiveness of the therapy to the harmonious sound that dolphins produce when singing; and also to the innate ability of these animals to identify human neurological disorders. Dr. Lukina is a professional with 15 years of experience working with dolphin therapy in both children and adult patients in a program called the Dolphin Assisted Therapy (DAT). She says that “DAT is not a miracle. A filing of a joy and harmony during the treatment sessions in children hearts; the child’s parents and the supporting team is an outcome guaranteed. Contacts with the friendliest creatures of the sea and therapy sessions are like a game for patients and others. It is, nevertheless, a very important part of a therapy sessions”.
Dolphin therapy is very useful with children with special needs, but the therapy does not consist just on the routine of swimming with those animals, it involves psychiatric or psychological therapies as well. In other words, dolphins are like the bridge between the doctor or therapist and their patients. Providing a comfortable and confident environment in which both of them can feel good.

What a Woman wants...

What a woman looks in a man
By Diana Melara

Endearments, company, a nice treat, a shoulder to cry on, sweet words, security and stability are just some of the aspects a woman expects from a man. The way the man treats the woman marks the difference between a wonderful and a tortuous relationship. No matter how hard a man tries to understand a woman, he is just unable to provide all the things she needs. Why? Well, maybe he is not paying attention to those little details such as: asking about her day, complimenting her about the way she looks, telling her how smart she is, and how much he loves her, but mean it. When a man does all those things, he will certainly notice a big happy smile on his beloved woman.

When you ask: “how was your day?” you are showing to your woman that you are interested in her. Ask to know about the difficulties and achievements that she had during a long day’s work. As you have maybe noticed most of women are good at talking. They enjoy listing all the events that happened to them during the day. They expect a good listener or a confident partner in some cases. Every woman has something to talk about, and if a man is ready to listen carefully, he will probably gain a lot of points.
Few men are really concerned about a woman’s feelings. They do not pay attention to all the things that a woman wants to talk about. In fact, most men or at least macho ones, think that a woman’s head is just to do her hair. So if you are planning to make a woman happy, avoid thinking like that. You should appraise her and try to agree with her comments, opinions, or complaints.

Making a woman flattered is complex for men because men must know when and how they should compliment her. This means that there are compliments that a woman is interested in listening to, but there are others that are just out of context. For example, when a woman has a date, she spends two or more hours to appear attractive and sexy. And she does everything to catch his eye. Therefore, she is expecting at least a nice word about her dress, hair, face or else. If the man does not mention a word, she will feel the ugliest person in the world. So, try to say nice things to your woman such as “wow! how beautiful you look today, or God really show me His love when putting you in my way” things like that will really touch the woman’s heart. But if you just say “you look different today, or hey! nice dress”. She will probably feel nothing. Remember that a woman always expects sweet and deep words that can stretch her heart.
Nevertheless, “Say it” is not enough to show a woman how much a guy loves her. Loving a woman means to understand her, becoming a shoulder to cry on, being there for her when she feels alone, amusing her when she wants to cry, and giving her strength to believe she can. Without forget to say the magic words “I love you”. What I mean is that words and actions must become together. A woman wants a poet but also a superhero. A woman wants a man who taking care of her is his first priority. Most women dream with a blue prince, an actual prince; not a man that offers the moon and the stars when he is not even able to buy her a candy. Specifically, men should never promise anything if they are totally unlikely to comply. No woman can become happy with a liar beside her. If you really love a woman, show it to her with actions. Do not cheat on her, do not play with her feelings. Be always honest because she will really appreciate it. Therefore, convince her that you really love her with details like giving her roses, chocolates, a letter or maybe something made by yourself. In other words, surprise her every day.

There are a lot of things that a woman wants, yet some of them are not related with a man. However, when a woman is concerned about what she wants from a man, she will be really strict, capricious and even demanding. Why? Well, because if a man really loves a woman, he will do anything to please her.

My Favorite Series

These are my favorite tv show, and series, if you like them let me know, jejeje :)
Grey's Anatomy:

Meredith Grey, daughter of the once-renowned surgeon Ellis Grey, becomes an intern at the Seattle Grace Hospital. She meets fellow interns Cristina Yang, Isobel "Izzie" Stevens, and George O'Malley who will be her closest friends during the intern program. Other characters include Dr. Miranda Bailey, who is nicknamed "The Nazi" due to her "tough love" capability; Alex Karev, another intern who is not very popular with the other interns (especially Izzie); and renowned surgeons Dr. Derek Shepherd and Dr. Preston Burke. The chief of surgery is Richard Webber, who was once more than close friends with Meredith's mother. The season chronicles the first few months of the intern program and the day-to-day life of a surgical intern. Recurring plots include Meredith's battle to keep her mother's Alzheimer's disease a secret and her relationship with Dr. Shepherd. Others include George's infatuation with Meredith and a power struggle between Dr. Burke and Dr. Shepherd in the hospital. The season's end introduces Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Montgomery-Shepherd, Derek's estranged wife.

Gilmore Girls:
Lorelai's conflict with her wealthy parents is central to the back-story for the series. Tension with her headstrong mother, Emily, and her father, Richard, recurs throughout the show. This presumably began when Lorelai became the teenage mother of Rory at the age of sixteen, which required the sacrifice of her elite prep-school education (and future as a college student). In addition, Lorelai opted to not marry the baby's father, Christopher, much to the constant dismay of her parents.
As an extension of her stubborn and rebellious nature, Lorelai ran away to Stars Hollow, a small town near Hartford. There she met Mia, owner of the Independence Inn, who gave her a job as a maid and acted as a surrogate mother to both Lorelai and Rory. Lorelai eventually became general manager of the inn, her position at the start of the series. She and Rory lived in a converted potting shed behind the Inn for about ten years before moving to the house they live in during the show. Lorelai consistently tried to minimize her parents' contact with Rory until Rory needed money for school.

IT'S ME!!

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ADOPTION

Why you should adopt a child

Each year the percentage of abandoned, orphan and even voluntary relinquished infant is increasing. But there are few couples who want to adopt a child. In fact, when you ask someone, what about adopting a child? The most common answer is: “how can I take care of someone else’s child. “I’m not responsible of that child that is not my fault”. Even once one of my cousins told me: “Never take care of a child that is not yours because you will regret it your entire life”. And I thought “Have you ever taken the place of those children who the only thing they want is to be loved by someone?. If you were alone in this world, what could be the thing you missed most? Your family, right?. So, I would like to give you some reasons why you should give those orphans and abandoned the opportunity to have a family; why YOU should adopt a child.
There are many colored-skin children, children with special needs, older children and children from other countries who are waiting for adoptive families. All those children are growing up without the basic rights that all mankind should have. They are innocent children who were born in unlucky or inappropriate circumstances. Nevertheless, you can change their fate. For you to have an idea about the millions of children who need adoptive families, just in the United States, annually, approximately 14,000 women and a growing number of men place their babies for adoption. Fortunately, in that country there are people who are really concerned about the destiny of those pieces of heaven. However, here in El Salvador, most couples prefer having their own children to adopt one. Before taking that choice, sit for a while and think that adopting a child has two main rewards. First, you achieve your dream of being a parent while at the same time your life will be blessed for your compassion for those children.
Every time a child is adopted, the risk of having a juvenile delinquent on the street is reduced. Most of the institutions that take care of orphan and abandoned children let them go away when they are eighteen. In most of the cases, when a young person does not have someone to take care of him or her, they decide to have an “easy life” that consists of being a delinquent. So, if you do not want this to happen, give those children the opportunity of having a better life in order to become people who will serve to society. In spite of that, according to some psychologists, adopted children tend to be more grateful than own children. In my case, this conviction comes from personal experience. I have met at least four families in which there is an adopted member and for sure they are the ones who take more care of their parents and for the needs of the other members of the family. Adopting a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Many children with special needs, even brothers or sisters are waiting for your compassion. Are you going to leave them alone or are you going to become a parent of those innocent angels that are eager to receive your love and to show you how much they can love YOU?

JESUS LOVES YOU!!

An unforgettable footprint in history


Very few people have the privilege or better say the courage to form part of those who change the “history”. Notice the word because we normal human beings just form part of a “story”. Whereas, those like mother Teresa of Calcutta, John Paul II, the first president of Africa, and other important people were able to change the history leaving a footprint on it that is still remembered to date. But this time, I would like to talk about someone who did it two thousand years ago. He is still changing lives, families, cities and even countries, his name is Jesus Christ. He came to the world to show us that all human beings can live a better life if they follow the laws of God. And the proof of that is all the actions that he did during his stay in this world.
What did Jesus do to be different from the rest of us? First at all, since the day Jesus conception took place, there were a lot of miracles that marked the beginning of a unique life. As the bible says: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him” (John 3:17; Luke 19:10). Jesus showed the world the love of God through miracles-cure illness; multiply wine, bread, oil, etc., take out demons, and defend the poor and defenseless, among other divine signs-. The way Jesus behaved shows us how God blesses the ones who obey Him. Jesus always counts with the support of his father God. He never acts wrongly because he wanted to teach the world that if they are good people they will have a reward at eternity. And the most important thing that makes Jesus different is his sacrifice. “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Jesus was an integral man and he never sinned, even though, he came to die for our sins.
Jesus has been the inspiration for some people who have realized that there is no better footprint to follow than the one of His. As soon as someone realizes that Jesus is the truth, he starts to experiment special things that make him change completely. As the bible says “We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true -- even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life." (1 John 5:20). The last phrase says that Jesus is eternal life. So when someone comes to Jesus, they acquire the privilege to become a son of God and to become part of the eternity in Heaven. Why that is possible? Well Jesus demonstrated his power when he came and he is still demonstrating it through a lot of miracles that he does nowadays. Moreover, there was and there is nobody who can defeat the death resuscitating at the third day as Jesus did. That is why many people try to follow his footprint. They want to become better people with a clear and real vision toward life.
The changes that Jesus did in history are supported by the narrations and anecdotes that the bible mentions because as the History of the United States is printed in many books. The history of Jesus Christ is printed in a book that has passed from generation to generation to tell everyone that Jesus was the most important man who visited this world to change its history.

EXTINTION

Why some animal species have disappeared?


Throughout the pass of the years a lot of animal species have disappear without leaving a trace to respond the one million question “why some animal species have disappear while others still exist”. Thousands of paleontologist and even archeologists have made numerous researches looking for an answer to this natural or unpredictable phenomenon. The percentage of animals in extinction are alarming, according with most researches 99% of all the species ever on the earth are now extinct. Several times during the history of the earth there have been critical periods in which the rates of extinction increase until the point of the total extinction of many species like in the case of the dinosaurs. Nowadays, there are two main and strong explanations that attempt to clarify the reasons why extinction occurs. One of those hypotheses involves catastrophic changes and the other is concerned on gradual changes such as the climatic changes.
The hypothesis based on the catastrophic changes support the idea that the impact of asteroids and the intense volcanic activity could be the cause of mass extinction. According to this theory, the two events mentioned before destroyed a huge part of the natural recourses where animal used to feed by themselves. The amount of dust that is left into the air result in the reduction of photosynthetic production, and when this happen a lot of plants died that means the food of many animal species. A clear example of this phenomenon was the Cretaceous/Tertiary extinction which occurred thousand of millions years ago. It is known that in this mass extinction was found the element “iridium” in rock strata, and this came to support the catastrophic hypothesis. Iridium is a primarily extraterrestrial element that is deposited during asteroid impact with the earth and also this element may result from volcanic activity. However, there is a contradiction in this hypothesis, it is supposed that catastrophic events must affect at least most of animal groups which was no the case with the Cretaceous/Tertiary extinction because just dinosaurs became extinct but crocodiles, bird and other species did not.
On the other hand, many researchers believe that mass extinction is the result of gradual or selective changes. According to this hypothesis climatic changes are related with mass extinction, and these changes could start with the continental drift. Taking the Cretaceous period as an example, we can see how climatic changes affect the life on the earth. In this period 70% of the present land area was covered by warm, shallow seas. By the end of the Cretaceous period, these seas were reduced to 15% of the present land areas. That means that there was a reduction of the habitat for shallow-water marine organism. Those climatic and habitat changes could have resulted in the extinction over periods of tents of thousands of years.
Even though both hypotheses have some supported evidence, none of them have been accepted as true completely. So each side has looked for more evidence that can prove their hypothesis. Nowadays, the gradualism/catasthophism has led to new, innovative ideas on the origin, evolution and extinction taxa.

CAMELS...

How camels can survive in the desert...

Every animal species is born with the capacity for surviving in a specific habitat. But what are the internal processes that make an animal survive in extreme condition like the coldest or hottest weather? Animals like polar bears, penguins, jackrabbits and camels have developed the capacity for fitting under extreme conditions. There are a series of unbelievable processes that allow those animals to live normally in places where even human beings are not able to live without external aids. Here there are some explanations about the physical constitutions of camels (camelus dromedarius) and how those constitutions help these animals survive in the hottest and driest climate on earth.
Camels are provided with various physiological and behavioral mechanisms that enable it to survive on the Arabian and African desert. It is believed that during the past three years, camels’ physical constitution evolved to the point of permitting this animal to keep the necessary nutrients to not to suffer from dehydration because of the high temperatures (around 140º F [60º C] in the summer) in the places this animal lives. Camels are able to relinquish strict homeothermy and to allow its body temperature to change (be the opposite) with that of the environment. It means that even when the environment in Arabian and African desert is really hot, camels maintain a normal temperature in their body. They achieve this through their adjustable metabolic rate. When the desert temperature increases, the camels’ metabolic rate slows down. This action makes other internal systems to slow down too. For instance, due to slow dehydration, there is a drop in the amount of thyroxine produced by the thyroid gland. So, the camel respiratory rate also slows, resulting in the diminution of water loss via breathing.

Camel’s blood system also plays an important role in the conserving water process. Camel blood is very different from the one of other animals. Firstly, camel blood’s plasma contains more water than that of other animals, and secondly, the oval-shaped red blood cells stay intact even when the plasma surrounding the cells has a high osmolarity (normally, high osmolarity causes water to leave the red blood cells and results in a shrunken appearance). Due to this action, camels are free of any heatstroke. That means that even after a camel has lost more than half of its body water, its blood continues to circulate so heat does not occur.
As mentioned in the first paragraph, camel’s behavioral mechanism has evolved positively. Camels take advantage of the shade cast of other camels sitting close to each other to create a large cool area. Another interesting camels’ behavior is that they face the sun because doing so their hump absorbs most of the direct sunlight. Also the hump is a concentration of body fat that serves as a kind of sun screen, protecting the camels’ vital organs. Camels even take advantage of their urine. Camels urinate on their legs so when the urine evaporates the blood vessels on the legs are cooled. Finally, camels also conserve water by excreting extremely dry feces and recycling water from the kidneys to the stomach and back to the blood.
After know how a camel can survive in the desert without drinking water during weeks. It is also important to know that this animal also has the capacity of drinking forty gallons of water and rehydrate its body in less than an hour.