Sean Fewster, Court Reporter , From: AdelaideNow , May 06, 2010 12:53PM
A DRUNK and drugged driver was more interested in "chatting up" a backseat passenger - and asking to see her breasts - than in watching the road minutes before a head-on crash, a court has heard.
Matthew Scott Shepperd was therefore unable to avoid another drunken driver, resulting in a collision that killed his cousin Bettina Appelt.
Today, prosecutor Kos Lesses told the District Court it was not the first time Shepperd had put the community at risk - nor the last.
"He has a prior conviction for driving with excess blood alcohol of .147, just under three times the legal limit," he said.
"Subsequent to this crash, he accelerated through a crowded car park with a reading of .194, almost four times the legal limit.
"This man, frankly, has problems with alcohol and driving, which we say is sufficient basis for an immediate jail term."
Shepperd, 27, of Sheidow Park, pleaded guilty to one count of driving in a manner dangerous to the public.
In November 2007 he was driving himself, Ms Appelt, her partner Rachal Shepard and another woman down Wheatland Rd, Seacliff.
His car was hit head-on by a vehicle driven by Mark Lewis David Henson, whose blood alcohol level was five times over the limit.
Henson was last year jailed for a minimum 27 months, and disqualified from driving for 15 years, for causing Ms Appelt's death.
Today, Mr Lesses said the group had been drinking and smoking cannabis prior to the crash.
"Shepperd was very drunk, his words were slurred, his eyes were glassy, he staggered and was falling down," he said.
"Witnesses said he was trying to chat up the other woman and `behaving like a bit of a wanker'.
"While driving, he kept turning around to talk to the woman instead of watching the road, saying `show me your tits'."
Grant Algie, for Shepperd, said his client's crime was less serious than those who drive recklessly, aggressively or with "willful" disregard for the law.
"He did not cause this crash or its terrible consequences," he said.
"There was really nothing he could have done."
Judge Julie McIntrye will sentence Shepperd on Monday.
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Comment:
It is so ridiculous that someone risked his and others’ lives by driving in unconsciousness, and even sacrificed his cousin’s life for paying no attention during driving. The news reflects that there are many drunkards who have been punished before still drive with body blood alcohol level exceed the limit. This situation endangers all the drivers on the road, passengers and passerby who are sober. The innocent one may be involved in those unnecessary accidents that actually can be avoided. Advice to all the drivers, drive safely, for yourselves and for the rest.
Friday, May 7
Thursday, April 22
Argumentative Essay (Junk Food) - Draft #2
The recent arise of junk food issue that jeopardized the children’s health has alerted the schools to scrutinise the selling of junk food in school canteens. Junk food is food that is perceived to be unhealthy and of low nutritional value (Family Journal 2005). According to a statistics published in Health Foundation(2005), out of 13 most popular snack foods, 6 of them are of low nutritional value while 3 are of moderate nutritional value. The prevalent consuming of junk food is aggrandising even though the public are acknowledged with its pitfalls. I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned because excessive junk food consumption leads to childhood obesity, unhealthy growth and disposal problem.
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One of the detrimental effects of consuming junk food is childhood obesity, which may contribute to many future cases(Weekend News 2005). According to Weekend News(2005), consumption of junk food raises the kilojoule intake of the students and the situation is worsened when they do not exercise much. Besides, obesity problem is also contributed by the high content of fat and sugar in junk foods. For instance, Steven Reynolds says that the sale of junk food in school canteen gives the youngsters the wrong thought that they can consume junk food whenever they like without any consequences(Weekend News 2005). Parallel to the drifting of junk food consumption, statistics from Australian Nutrition Journal(2004) shows that the percentage of Australian children aged 12-14 that intake sugar in the level more than recommended intake is far outweigh the percentage of children that intake in ideal level. Therefore, sale of junk food in school canteens should be confined to prevent any peril consequences.
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Secondly, I agree with the banning of the sale of junk food in school canteens as junk food hinders the healthy growth of the children. Junk food contains chemical additives to enhance flavour and colour and to increase shelf life. These addictives build hyperactive children who have poor concentration(Family Journal 2005). Regards to The Food Show(2005), a child psychologist voices out that there is research showing the reducing unhealthy foods in children’s diets can improve their behaviour. Besides, nutrients required for healthy development and growth are not supplied by junk food. Consequently, their learning potential will be reduced. A teacher from Hillview Primary feels that the students become calmer after a lunch with no junk food consumption. In short, junk food should be banned to make sure the students can have a holistic growth.
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Secondly, I agree with the banning of the sale of junk food in school canteens as junk food hinders the healthy growth of the children. Junk food contains chemical additives to enhance flavour and colour and to increase shelf life. These addictives build hyperactive children who have poor concentration(Family Journal 2005). Regards to The Food Show(2005), a child psychologist voices out that there is research showing the reducing unhealthy foods in children’s diets can improve their behaviour. Besides, nutrients required for healthy development and growth are not supplied by junk food. Consequently, their learning potential will be reduced. A teacher from Hillview Primary feels that the students become calmer after a lunch with no junk food consumption. In short, junk food should be banned to make sure the students can have a holistic growth.
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Thirdly, the banning of the sale of junk food in school canteens is encouraged as it triggers the litter problem. Students prone to discard their junk food package anywhere other than trash bins. The schools end up having a dirty compound with plastic wrappers all on the floor. According to Family Journal(2005), litter increases cleaning costs and creates bad reputation of our communities. It is proven that the removal of junk food in school canteens reduces the litter problem. Consequently, school groundsman can have more time for beneficial maintenance projects rather than spending the whole day just for cleaning. Thus, the banning of junk food in school canteens can ensure a cleaner and better environment for effective learning.
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In a nutshell, the sale of junk food in school canteens causes childhood obesity, unhealthy growth and litter problem. Although the sale of junk food in the school canteens generates vast funds for the schools, but it contradicts with the health education they learnt in school. The negative fallouts should not be neglected. In order to move the country a step forward, we have to ameliorate their growing environment to assure the young generations are capable to lead the country in the future. Last but not least, I am against the sale of junk food in school canteens.
In a nutshell, the sale of junk food in school canteens causes childhood obesity, unhealthy growth and litter problem. Although the sale of junk food in the school canteens generates vast funds for the schools, but it contradicts with the health education they learnt in school. The negative fallouts should not be neglected. In order to move the country a step forward, we have to ameliorate their growing environment to assure the young generations are capable to lead the country in the future. Last but not least, I am against the sale of junk food in school canteens.
Wednesday, April 14
Argumentative Essay (Junk Food) - Draft #1
Argue either for or against the banning of the sale of junk food in school canteens.
The recent arise of junk food issue that jeopardized the children’s health has alerted the schools to scrutinise the selling of junk food in school canteens. Junk food is food that is perceived to be unhealthy and of low nutritional value (Family Journal 2005). According to a statistics published in Health Foundation(2005), out of 13 most popular snack foods, 6 of them are of low nutritional value while 3 are of moderate nutritional value. The prevalent consuming of junk food is aggrandising even though the public are acknowledged with its pitfalls. I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned because excess junk food consuming leads to childhood obesity, unhealthy growth and disposal problem.
The recent arise of junk food issue that jeopardized the children’s health has alerted the schools to scrutinise the selling of junk food in school canteens. Junk food is food that is perceived to be unhealthy and of low nutritional value (Family Journal 2005). According to a statistics published in Health Foundation(2005), out of 13 most popular snack foods, 6 of them are of low nutritional value while 3 are of moderate nutritional value. The prevalent consuming of junk food is aggrandising even though the public are acknowledged with its pitfalls. I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned because excess junk food consuming leads to childhood obesity, unhealthy growth and disposal problem.
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One of the detrimental effects of consuming junk food is childhood obesity, which contributes to future cases of heart disease, osteoarthritis and some cancers (Weekend News 2005). According to Weekend News(2005), consumption of junk food raises the kilojoule intake of the students and trigger weight gain. The situation is worsened when they do not exercise much. Besides, obesity problem is also contributed by the high content of fat and sugar in junk foods. For instance, Professor Steven Reynolds is against the sale of junk food in school canteen because it gives the youngsters the wrong thought that they can consume junk food whenever they like without any consequences(Weekend News 2005). Parallel to the drifting of junk food consumption, statistics from Australian Nutrition Journal(2004) shows that the percentage of Australian children aged 12-14 that intake sugar in the level more than recommended intake is far outweigh the percentage of children that intake in ideal level. Therefore, sale of junk food in school canteens should be confined to prevent any peril consequences.
One of the detrimental effects of consuming junk food is childhood obesity, which contributes to future cases of heart disease, osteoarthritis and some cancers (Weekend News 2005). According to Weekend News(2005), consumption of junk food raises the kilojoule intake of the students and trigger weight gain. The situation is worsened when they do not exercise much. Besides, obesity problem is also contributed by the high content of fat and sugar in junk foods. For instance, Professor Steven Reynolds is against the sale of junk food in school canteen because it gives the youngsters the wrong thought that they can consume junk food whenever they like without any consequences(Weekend News 2005). Parallel to the drifting of junk food consumption, statistics from Australian Nutrition Journal(2004) shows that the percentage of Australian children aged 12-14 that intake sugar in the level more than recommended intake is far outweigh the percentage of children that intake in ideal level. Therefore, sale of junk food in school canteens should be confined to prevent any peril consequences.
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Secondly, I agree with the banning of the sale of junk food in school canteens as junk food hinders the healthy growth of the children. Junk food contains chemical additives to enhance flavour and colour and to increase shelf life. These addictives build hyperactive children who have poor concentration(Family Journal 2005). Regards to The Food Show(2005), a child psychologist voices that there is research showing the reducing unhealthy foods in children’s diets can improve their behaviour. Besides, nutrients required for healthy development and growth are not supplied by junk food. Consequently, their learning potential will be reduced. A teacher from Hillview Primary feels that the students become calmer after a lunch with no junk food consumption. In short, junk food should be banned to make sure the students can have a holistic growth.
Secondly, I agree with the banning of the sale of junk food in school canteens as junk food hinders the healthy growth of the children. Junk food contains chemical additives to enhance flavour and colour and to increase shelf life. These addictives build hyperactive children who have poor concentration(Family Journal 2005). Regards to The Food Show(2005), a child psychologist voices that there is research showing the reducing unhealthy foods in children’s diets can improve their behaviour. Besides, nutrients required for healthy development and growth are not supplied by junk food. Consequently, their learning potential will be reduced. A teacher from Hillview Primary feels that the students become calmer after a lunch with no junk food consumption. In short, junk food should be banned to make sure the students can have a holistic growth.
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Thirdly, the banning of the sale of junk food in school canteens is encouraged as it triggers the litter problem. Students prone to discard their junk food package anywhere other than trash bins. According to Family Journal(2005), litter increases cleaning costs and creates bad reputation of our communities. It is proven that the removal of junk food in school canteens reduces the litter problem. Consequently, school groundsman can have more time for beneficial maintenance projects rather than spending the whole day just for cleaning. Thus, the banning of junk food in school canteens can ensure a cleaner school compounds for effective learning.
Thirdly, the banning of the sale of junk food in school canteens is encouraged as it triggers the litter problem. Students prone to discard their junk food package anywhere other than trash bins. According to Family Journal(2005), litter increases cleaning costs and creates bad reputation of our communities. It is proven that the removal of junk food in school canteens reduces the litter problem. Consequently, school groundsman can have more time for beneficial maintenance projects rather than spending the whole day just for cleaning. Thus, the banning of junk food in school canteens can ensure a cleaner school compounds for effective learning.
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In a nutshell, the sale of junk food in school canteens causes childhood obesity, unhealthy growth and litter problem. Although the sale of junk food in the school canteens generates vast funds for the schools, but it contradicts with the health education they learnt in school. The negative fallouts should not be neglected. In order to move the country a step forward, we have to ameliorate their growing environment to assure the young generations are capable to lead the country in the future. Last but not least, I am against the sale of junk food in school canteens.
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Friday, April 9
Text Production #DRAFT 3
What are the potential effects of global warming in terms of climate change and how can they be arrested?
The unparalleled rising in world average temperature has startled the public of how grave the earth is jeopardized in this industrial revolution. Global warming which has come to the forefront is an intractable issue arose from the trapping of heat inside the atmosphere by greenhouse gases. Array plausible researches show that the world is experiencing substantial spike in temperatures, yet not much efficacious measures are being conducted even if the public is exposed to unadulterated view of its detrimental fallouts. Our planet is taking a heavy toll resulting in a fair chunk of disastrous consequences such as climbing temperature which lead to topography changes and losses of lives which deserve swift actions to deter the deteriorating situation.
According to Holli Riebeek(2007), inordinate temperature and rainfalls are the most conspicuous effects of global warming. Since 1750, carbon dioxide levels have increased 35 percent, while temperatures have gone up between 0.6℃ and 0.9℃ (Riebeek 2007). The erratic increase in temperature leads to the breaking of Larsen-B ice shelf in the Antarctic Peninsula and the melting of ice in Himalaya, Switzerland and Alps. Besides, flood in Europe, China and India triggered by the melting of land-based ice is a paradox as global warming also causes droughts when water evaporates rapidly and the land cracks due to extreme dryness. According to the film An Inconvenient Truth(2007), Lake Chad, which was once one of the world largest lakes dried up over the last few decades to almost nothing. Significantly, the earth’s geographical features will change dramatically if the world remains unperturbed with the emanated warnings from climate change.
Global warming also potentially plagued the living creatures particularly when the heat wave in Europe killed 35000 people. The escalating ocean temperature leads to rage storms and horrendous hurricanes such as the most destructive Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The higher elevation of mosquitoes and other vectors also causes the outbreak of many infectious epidemics, such as SARS and Avian Flu. Besides, with a relatively rapid climate change, plants and animals may not be able to adapt quickly enough—and many will become extinct (Woodford 2006). For instance, the film An Inconvenient Truth(2007) mentions that coral reefs are bleached and pine trees in United States face vigorous attack from pine beetles. In short, innocent lives will be sacrificed if the sophisticated countries still show lackadaisical attitude over this issue.
Severe degradation of environment that brings lots of negative consequences should no longer be neglected. Therefore, we as the provisional parasites of the planet should rise to arrest the aggravating conditions. The use of machines or equipments efficiencies and renewable technologies will help us to achieve carbon dioxide emission in 1970. You can use fluorescent lamps in your home, switch to renewable energy, bicycle, walk, or take busses instead of using cars (Woodford 2006). Almost every country takes part in reducing carbon dioxide emissions either by joining Kyoto Protocol or establishes their own acts. It is unethical to let the situation worsens, so let’s put your knowledge into action (An Inconvenient Truth 2007).
In a nutshell, global warming triggers the abnormal rise in temperature and rainfalls, besides threatens the living creatures. Thus, proponents should advocate everybody to implement rigorous measures in combating this knotty moral issue. We do not have to choose between the economy and environment because economy would not exist if we do not have a planet, wealth and job opportunities would be the fruits if we are doing the right thing, consequently, the economy will inevitably, moves forward. The solutions are in our hands (An Inconvenient Truth 2007). It is inconceivable to root out global warming as greenhouse gases are long-lived, however, we can at least do something to minimise the degree to which global warming changes lives on earth.
The unparalleled rising in world average temperature has startled the public of how grave the earth is jeopardized in this industrial revolution. Global warming which has come to the forefront is an intractable issue arose from the trapping of heat inside the atmosphere by greenhouse gases. Array plausible researches show that the world is experiencing substantial spike in temperatures, yet not much efficacious measures are being conducted even if the public is exposed to unadulterated view of its detrimental fallouts. Our planet is taking a heavy toll resulting in a fair chunk of disastrous consequences such as climbing temperature which lead to topography changes and losses of lives which deserve swift actions to deter the deteriorating situation.
According to Holli Riebeek(2007), inordinate temperature and rainfalls are the most conspicuous effects of global warming. Since 1750, carbon dioxide levels have increased 35 percent, while temperatures have gone up between 0.6℃ and 0.9℃ (Riebeek 2007). The erratic increase in temperature leads to the breaking of Larsen-B ice shelf in the Antarctic Peninsula and the melting of ice in Himalaya, Switzerland and Alps. Besides, flood in Europe, China and India triggered by the melting of land-based ice is a paradox as global warming also causes droughts when water evaporates rapidly and the land cracks due to extreme dryness. According to the film An Inconvenient Truth(2007), Lake Chad, which was once one of the world largest lakes dried up over the last few decades to almost nothing. Significantly, the earth’s geographical features will change dramatically if the world remains unperturbed with the emanated warnings from climate change.
Global warming also potentially plagued the living creatures particularly when the heat wave in Europe killed 35000 people. The escalating ocean temperature leads to rage storms and horrendous hurricanes such as the most destructive Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The higher elevation of mosquitoes and other vectors also causes the outbreak of many infectious epidemics, such as SARS and Avian Flu. Besides, with a relatively rapid climate change, plants and animals may not be able to adapt quickly enough—and many will become extinct (Woodford 2006). For instance, the film An Inconvenient Truth(2007) mentions that coral reefs are bleached and pine trees in United States face vigorous attack from pine beetles. In short, innocent lives will be sacrificed if the sophisticated countries still show lackadaisical attitude over this issue.
Severe degradation of environment that brings lots of negative consequences should no longer be neglected. Therefore, we as the provisional parasites of the planet should rise to arrest the aggravating conditions. The use of machines or equipments efficiencies and renewable technologies will help us to achieve carbon dioxide emission in 1970. You can use fluorescent lamps in your home, switch to renewable energy, bicycle, walk, or take busses instead of using cars (Woodford 2006). Almost every country takes part in reducing carbon dioxide emissions either by joining Kyoto Protocol or establishes their own acts. It is unethical to let the situation worsens, so let’s put your knowledge into action (An Inconvenient Truth 2007).
In a nutshell, global warming triggers the abnormal rise in temperature and rainfalls, besides threatens the living creatures. Thus, proponents should advocate everybody to implement rigorous measures in combating this knotty moral issue. We do not have to choose between the economy and environment because economy would not exist if we do not have a planet, wealth and job opportunities would be the fruits if we are doing the right thing, consequently, the economy will inevitably, moves forward. The solutions are in our hands (An Inconvenient Truth 2007). It is inconceivable to root out global warming as greenhouse gases are long-lived, however, we can at least do something to minimise the degree to which global warming changes lives on earth.
Monday, March 29
Text Production #DRAFT 2
What are the potential effects of global warming in terms of climate change and how can they be arrested?
The unparalleled rising in world average temperature has startled the public of how grave the earth is jeopardized in this industrial revolution. Global warming which has come to the forefront is an intractable issue arose from the trapping of heat inside the atmosphere by greenhouse gases. Array plausible researches show that the world is experiencing substantial spike in temperatures, yet not much efficacious measures are being conducted even if the public is exposed to unadulterated view of its detrimental fallouts. Our planet is taking a heavy toll resulting in a fair chunk of disastrous consequences such as climbing temperature which lead to topography changes and losses of lives which deserve swift actions to deter the deteriorating situation.
According to Holli Riebeek, inordinate temperature and rainfalls are the most conspicuous effects of global warming. Since 1750, carbon dioxide levels have increased 35 percent, while temperatures have gone up between 0.6℃ and 0.9℃. (Riebeek, 2007) The erratic increase in temperature leads to the breaking of Larsen-B ice shelf in the Antarctic Peninsula and the melting of ice in Himalaya, Switzerland and Alps. Besides, flood in Europe, China and India triggered by the melting of land-based ice is a paradox as global warming also causes droughts when water evaporates rapidly and the land cracks due to extreme dryness. For example, Lake Chad, which was once one of the world largest lakes dried up over the last few decades to almost nothing. (Al Gore, 2007) Significantly, the earth’s geographical features will change dramatically if the world remains unperturbed with the emanated warnings from climate change.
Global warming also potentially plagued the living creatures particularly when the heat wave in Europe killed 35000 people. The escalating ocean temperature leads to rage storms and horrendous hurricanes such as the most destructive Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The higher elevation of mosquitoes and other vectors also causes the outbreak of many infectious epidemics, such as SARS and Avian Flu. Besides, with a relatively rapid climate change, plants and animals may not be able to adapt quickly enough—and many will become extinct.(Woodford, 2006) For instance, pine trees in United States face vigorous attack from pine beetles while coral reefs are bleached because of global warming and other factors. (Al Gore, 2007) In short, innocent lives will be sacrificed if the sophisticated countries still show lackadaisical attitude over this issue.
Severe degradation of environment that brings lots of negative consequences should no longer be neglected. Therefore, we as the provisional parasites of the planet should rise to arrest the aggravating conditions. The use of machines or equipments efficiencies and renewable technologies will help us to achieve carbon dioxide emission in 1970. You can use fluorescent lamps in your home, switch to renewable energy, bicycle, walk, or take busses instead of using cars. (Woodford, 2006) Almost every country takes part in reducing carbon dioxide emissions either by joining Kyoto Protocol or establishes their own acts. It is unethical to let the situation worsens, so let’s put your knowledge into action. (Al Gore, 2007)
In the nutshell, global warming triggers the abnormal rise in temperature and rainfalls, besides threatens the living creatures. Thus, proponents should advocate everybody to implement rigorous measures in combating this knotty moral issue. We do not have to choose between the economy and environment because economy would not exist if we do not have a planet, wealth and job opportunities would be the fruits if we are doing the right thing, consequently, the economy will inevitably, moves forward. The solutions are in our hands. (Al Gore, 2007) It is inconceivable to root out global warming as greenhouse gases are long-lived, however, we can at least do something to minimise the degree to which global warming changes lives on earth.
The unparalleled rising in world average temperature has startled the public of how grave the earth is jeopardized in this industrial revolution. Global warming which has come to the forefront is an intractable issue arose from the trapping of heat inside the atmosphere by greenhouse gases. Array plausible researches show that the world is experiencing substantial spike in temperatures, yet not much efficacious measures are being conducted even if the public is exposed to unadulterated view of its detrimental fallouts. Our planet is taking a heavy toll resulting in a fair chunk of disastrous consequences such as climbing temperature which lead to topography changes and losses of lives which deserve swift actions to deter the deteriorating situation.
According to Holli Riebeek, inordinate temperature and rainfalls are the most conspicuous effects of global warming. Since 1750, carbon dioxide levels have increased 35 percent, while temperatures have gone up between 0.6℃ and 0.9℃. (Riebeek, 2007) The erratic increase in temperature leads to the breaking of Larsen-B ice shelf in the Antarctic Peninsula and the melting of ice in Himalaya, Switzerland and Alps. Besides, flood in Europe, China and India triggered by the melting of land-based ice is a paradox as global warming also causes droughts when water evaporates rapidly and the land cracks due to extreme dryness. For example, Lake Chad, which was once one of the world largest lakes dried up over the last few decades to almost nothing. (Al Gore, 2007) Significantly, the earth’s geographical features will change dramatically if the world remains unperturbed with the emanated warnings from climate change.
Global warming also potentially plagued the living creatures particularly when the heat wave in Europe killed 35000 people. The escalating ocean temperature leads to rage storms and horrendous hurricanes such as the most destructive Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The higher elevation of mosquitoes and other vectors also causes the outbreak of many infectious epidemics, such as SARS and Avian Flu. Besides, with a relatively rapid climate change, plants and animals may not be able to adapt quickly enough—and many will become extinct.(Woodford, 2006) For instance, pine trees in United States face vigorous attack from pine beetles while coral reefs are bleached because of global warming and other factors. (Al Gore, 2007) In short, innocent lives will be sacrificed if the sophisticated countries still show lackadaisical attitude over this issue.
Severe degradation of environment that brings lots of negative consequences should no longer be neglected. Therefore, we as the provisional parasites of the planet should rise to arrest the aggravating conditions. The use of machines or equipments efficiencies and renewable technologies will help us to achieve carbon dioxide emission in 1970. You can use fluorescent lamps in your home, switch to renewable energy, bicycle, walk, or take busses instead of using cars. (Woodford, 2006) Almost every country takes part in reducing carbon dioxide emissions either by joining Kyoto Protocol or establishes their own acts. It is unethical to let the situation worsens, so let’s put your knowledge into action. (Al Gore, 2007)
In the nutshell, global warming triggers the abnormal rise in temperature and rainfalls, besides threatens the living creatures. Thus, proponents should advocate everybody to implement rigorous measures in combating this knotty moral issue. We do not have to choose between the economy and environment because economy would not exist if we do not have a planet, wealth and job opportunities would be the fruits if we are doing the right thing, consequently, the economy will inevitably, moves forward. The solutions are in our hands. (Al Gore, 2007) It is inconceivable to root out global warming as greenhouse gases are long-lived, however, we can at least do something to minimise the degree to which global warming changes lives on earth.
Sunday, March 21
Text Production #DRAFT 1
What are the potential effects of global warming in terms of climate change and how can they be arrested?
The unparalleled rising in world average temperature has startled the public of how grave the earth is jeopardized in this industrial revolution. Although the intractable global warming issue has come to the forefront, many countries still remain unperturbed with the emanated warnings from the climate change. Global warming is the negative effect arose from the trapping of heat inside the atmosphere by greenhouse gases. Array plausible researches show that the world is experiencing substantial spike in temperatures, yet not much efficacious measures are being conducted even if the public is exposed to unadulterated view of its detrimental fallouts. Our planet is currently taking a heavy toll resulting in a fair chunk of disastrous consequences such as climbing temperature which lead to topography changes and losses of lives and species which deserve swift actions to deter the deteriorating situation.
According to Holli Riebeek, inordinate temperature and rainfalls are the most conspicuous effect of global warming. Since 1750, carbon dioxide levels have increased 35 percent, while temperatures have gone up between 0.6℃ and 0.9℃. (Holli Riebeek, 2007) The erratic increase in temperature leads to the breaking of Larsen-B ice shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula and the melting of ice in Himalaya, Switzerland and Alps. Besides, the melting of land-based ice triggered by the melting of sea-based ice also leads to the occurrence of flood in Europe, China and India. Paradoxically, global warming also causes more droughts when water evaporates rapidly and the land cracks due to extreme dryness. Lake Chad, once one of the largest lakes in the world also dried up over the last few decades to almost nothing.(Al Gore, 2007) Significantly, the geographical features of the earth will change dramatically if the world pays invariable concern towards this issue.
Global warming also potentially plagued the living creatures particularly when the heat wave in Europe killed 35000 people. The escalating ocean temperature leads to rage storms and horrendous hurricanes such as the most destructive Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The higher elevation of mosquitoes and other vectors also causes the outbreak of many infectious epidemics, such as SARS and Avian Flu. Besides, with a relatively rapid climate change, plants and animals may not be able to adapt quickly enough—and many will become extinct.(Chris Woodford, 2006) Coral reefs in the whole world are bleached because of global warming and other factors. (Al Gore, 2007) In Arctic, polar bears may be unable to survive if the sea ice melts and in United States, pine trees face vigorous attack from pine beetles that are usually killed by the cold winter weather. In short, innocent lives will be sacrificed if the sophisticated countries still show lackadaisical attitude over the impacts of global warming.
The aggravating conditions that bring lots of negative consequences should no longer be neglected. Therefore, provisional parasites of the planet, such as people from all social strata should rise to arrest the severe degradation of the environment. Al Gore opinions that the use of more efficient electricity appliances, end-use, carbon capture and storage, passenger vehicle and other transport and renewable technologies will help us to achieve carbon dioxide emission in 1970. You can replace the incandescent lamps in your home with energy-saving fluorescent lamps, switch to renewable energy, bicycle, walk, or take the bus from time to time instead of using cars. (Chris Woodford, 2006) Nowadays, almost every country takes part in reducing carbon dioxide emissions either by joining Kyoto Protocol or has their own acts. It is unethical to let the situation worsens, so let’s put your knowledge into action. (Al Gore, 2007)
In the nutshell, global warming is threatening the earth, environment and living creatures. Proponents should advocate everybody to implement rigorous measures in combating this knotty moral issue start from today. We do not have to choose between the economy and environment because economy would not exist if we do not have a planet, wealth and job opportunities would be the fruits if we are doing the right thing, consequently, the economy will inevitably, moves forward. The solutions are in our hands. (Al Gore, 2007) It is inconceivable to root out global warming as greenhouse gases are long-lived, however, we can at least do something to minimise the degree to which global warming changes lives on earth.
The unparalleled rising in world average temperature has startled the public of how grave the earth is jeopardized in this industrial revolution. Although the intractable global warming issue has come to the forefront, many countries still remain unperturbed with the emanated warnings from the climate change. Global warming is the negative effect arose from the trapping of heat inside the atmosphere by greenhouse gases. Array plausible researches show that the world is experiencing substantial spike in temperatures, yet not much efficacious measures are being conducted even if the public is exposed to unadulterated view of its detrimental fallouts. Our planet is currently taking a heavy toll resulting in a fair chunk of disastrous consequences such as climbing temperature which lead to topography changes and losses of lives and species which deserve swift actions to deter the deteriorating situation.
According to Holli Riebeek, inordinate temperature and rainfalls are the most conspicuous effect of global warming. Since 1750, carbon dioxide levels have increased 35 percent, while temperatures have gone up between 0.6℃ and 0.9℃. (Holli Riebeek, 2007) The erratic increase in temperature leads to the breaking of Larsen-B ice shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula and the melting of ice in Himalaya, Switzerland and Alps. Besides, the melting of land-based ice triggered by the melting of sea-based ice also leads to the occurrence of flood in Europe, China and India. Paradoxically, global warming also causes more droughts when water evaporates rapidly and the land cracks due to extreme dryness. Lake Chad, once one of the largest lakes in the world also dried up over the last few decades to almost nothing.(Al Gore, 2007) Significantly, the geographical features of the earth will change dramatically if the world pays invariable concern towards this issue.
Global warming also potentially plagued the living creatures particularly when the heat wave in Europe killed 35000 people. The escalating ocean temperature leads to rage storms and horrendous hurricanes such as the most destructive Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The higher elevation of mosquitoes and other vectors also causes the outbreak of many infectious epidemics, such as SARS and Avian Flu. Besides, with a relatively rapid climate change, plants and animals may not be able to adapt quickly enough—and many will become extinct.(Chris Woodford, 2006) Coral reefs in the whole world are bleached because of global warming and other factors. (Al Gore, 2007) In Arctic, polar bears may be unable to survive if the sea ice melts and in United States, pine trees face vigorous attack from pine beetles that are usually killed by the cold winter weather. In short, innocent lives will be sacrificed if the sophisticated countries still show lackadaisical attitude over the impacts of global warming.
The aggravating conditions that bring lots of negative consequences should no longer be neglected. Therefore, provisional parasites of the planet, such as people from all social strata should rise to arrest the severe degradation of the environment. Al Gore opinions that the use of more efficient electricity appliances, end-use, carbon capture and storage, passenger vehicle and other transport and renewable technologies will help us to achieve carbon dioxide emission in 1970. You can replace the incandescent lamps in your home with energy-saving fluorescent lamps, switch to renewable energy, bicycle, walk, or take the bus from time to time instead of using cars. (Chris Woodford, 2006) Nowadays, almost every country takes part in reducing carbon dioxide emissions either by joining Kyoto Protocol or has their own acts. It is unethical to let the situation worsens, so let’s put your knowledge into action. (Al Gore, 2007)
In the nutshell, global warming is threatening the earth, environment and living creatures. Proponents should advocate everybody to implement rigorous measures in combating this knotty moral issue start from today. We do not have to choose between the economy and environment because economy would not exist if we do not have a planet, wealth and job opportunities would be the fruits if we are doing the right thing, consequently, the economy will inevitably, moves forward. The solutions are in our hands. (Al Gore, 2007) It is inconceivable to root out global warming as greenhouse gases are long-lived, however, we can at least do something to minimise the degree to which global warming changes lives on earth.
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I'm glad if everyone can leave some comments after reading, so i can know where my weaknesses are ^^
Thursday, March 18
Woman fined $9000 after caught living in car with 23 animals
By Lean Fineran
AN Australian woman who lived in her car with 23 pets - 12 of which were cats - has been fined $9000 and forced to surrender all the animals to authorities.
The Gold Coast Bulletin reported Carol Lynette Samuels, 66, said she was a successful cat breeder but tough financial times last year had forced her to move out of a $1.5 million mansion on Macleay Island in Moreton Bay.
She told the Southport Magistrates Court she no choice but to move into her car along with her pets which she considered to be her "children".
An RSPCA inspector found Samuels and her pets in the undercover carpark of the Arundel Shopping Plaza in September after a complaint.
The court was told inside the car, which stank of ammonia, the inspector found 11 long-haired Persian cats and a Himalayan cat inside seven cages on the back seat and nine Pomeranian dogs and two poodles beside the car.
Vet checks showed the cats were malnourished had matted fur, fleas and cat flu. The RSPCA seized the animals and one cat had to be put down.
Samuels yesterday pleaded guilty to nine counts of breaching the Animal Care and Protection Act by failing her duty of care to feed, clean and provide adequate shelter for the cats.
"I'd lost an awful lot and a didn't want to lose my cats as well because they are the only family I've got," she said.
Magistrate Michael Hogan fined her $4000 and ordered her to pay the RSPCA $5000 for veterinary care and to pay $73.80 in court costs.
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Critique:
This is one of the special news i have ever read. It again implies the various characters in this world, some treat their pets like their own children, just like Samuels in the context above, controversially some tyrannize the tiny lives just like they arent living creatures. However, it is so exaggerating than one will see her own living less important than breeding 23 animals until she sold her mansion and lived in a car with her so-called children. The seizing of her pets must have left her in great agony as she has lost her home and now her children. It is just so unbearable that it needs time to fill up the void in her heart.
AN Australian woman who lived in her car with 23 pets - 12 of which were cats - has been fined $9000 and forced to surrender all the animals to authorities.
The Gold Coast Bulletin reported Carol Lynette Samuels, 66, said she was a successful cat breeder but tough financial times last year had forced her to move out of a $1.5 million mansion on Macleay Island in Moreton Bay.
She told the Southport Magistrates Court she no choice but to move into her car along with her pets which she considered to be her "children".
An RSPCA inspector found Samuels and her pets in the undercover carpark of the Arundel Shopping Plaza in September after a complaint.
The court was told inside the car, which stank of ammonia, the inspector found 11 long-haired Persian cats and a Himalayan cat inside seven cages on the back seat and nine Pomeranian dogs and two poodles beside the car.
Vet checks showed the cats were malnourished had matted fur, fleas and cat flu. The RSPCA seized the animals and one cat had to be put down.
Samuels yesterday pleaded guilty to nine counts of breaching the Animal Care and Protection Act by failing her duty of care to feed, clean and provide adequate shelter for the cats.
"I'd lost an awful lot and a didn't want to lose my cats as well because they are the only family I've got," she said.
Magistrate Michael Hogan fined her $4000 and ordered her to pay the RSPCA $5000 for veterinary care and to pay $73.80 in court costs.
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Critique:
This is one of the special news i have ever read. It again implies the various characters in this world, some treat their pets like their own children, just like Samuels in the context above, controversially some tyrannize the tiny lives just like they arent living creatures. However, it is so exaggerating than one will see her own living less important than breeding 23 animals until she sold her mansion and lived in a car with her so-called children. The seizing of her pets must have left her in great agony as she has lost her home and now her children. It is just so unbearable that it needs time to fill up the void in her heart.
::oyaya in penang::
happy holiday~
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