Monday, March 18, 2013
Texting While Driving Video
Immediately after watching this video made me realize how important it is for anyone to be alert while driving. Not only do you hurt and cause destruction to you're life but you are also ruining someone else's. I unconsciously put myself in her shoes for that moment and started thinking "what if that was me?" I would hate to know that i injured or possibly killed some friend of mines; not only have i harmed my friends but also many innocent people along the way. I reviewed the video many times to remind myself that i would hate to be in that predicament and that i should be more aware and alert while on the road. I was always taught by my parents that if i pull over for a minute to carry on a conversation, can save me a thousand regrets in the future. I don't ever text or talk while i am driving and after seeing this video reminds me why i should never do it anyways. The graphics of this video clearly denotes what kind of injuries are sustained after an accident like the one shown in the video. Everyone, no matter what age or how many years of driving experience they have, should be required to watch this video to remind them how crucial it is to be alert. You're awareness can save not only you're life but others as well. Somethings are worth waiting for and answering back to a text or a call once you arrive to a destination is worth waiting for if it ensures you safety. Remember people, please do not text and drive because you can harm yourself and other people along the way.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Cell Phones & Driving Safety
1. The main point of this article is that driving while on the phone has increased the likelihood of getting into an accident. The article compares and actually states that it is more dangerous to talk and drive as opposed to driving drunk. It is shown that talking on the phone "reduced reaction time by 9 percent in terms of braking" which proves that more accidents are caused when talking on a phone.
2. The reactions of drunk drivers tend to be more aggressive while those on their cell phones tend to be more sluggish.
3. Every time a survey was conducted, it was concluded that more and more people are using their phone while driving. It was stated that cell phones don't cause accidents, people do. If cell phones were the cause of accidents, there would have been an increase in the number of accidents since their introduction. John Walls states that to the contrary, there has been a decline in accidents and also another decline in accidents in the rate per million miles driven.
4. I do not feel the need to always be talking or texting, but i preferably text people for short comments or questions. Now if i want to hold a conversation, i would just simply call the other person. I love texting, but as soon as my hands touch that steering wheel, i try avoiding texting or picking up calls because of the fact that i do get distracted and ii would hate to get into an accident.
5. I completely agree with the article, i feel like people get more distracted which can increase the chances of getting into an accident. I like the fact that the article presented studies done and maybe those who read the article can grasp something out of it. People have to realize that the moment they cause an accident, they are ruining other people lives or even hurt them. These accidents can also be fatal and i know pulling over for a minute could save you from regretting something you're entire life.
2. The reactions of drunk drivers tend to be more aggressive while those on their cell phones tend to be more sluggish.
3. Every time a survey was conducted, it was concluded that more and more people are using their phone while driving. It was stated that cell phones don't cause accidents, people do. If cell phones were the cause of accidents, there would have been an increase in the number of accidents since their introduction. John Walls states that to the contrary, there has been a decline in accidents and also another decline in accidents in the rate per million miles driven.
4. I do not feel the need to always be talking or texting, but i preferably text people for short comments or questions. Now if i want to hold a conversation, i would just simply call the other person. I love texting, but as soon as my hands touch that steering wheel, i try avoiding texting or picking up calls because of the fact that i do get distracted and ii would hate to get into an accident.
5. I completely agree with the article, i feel like people get more distracted which can increase the chances of getting into an accident. I like the fact that the article presented studies done and maybe those who read the article can grasp something out of it. People have to realize that the moment they cause an accident, they are ruining other people lives or even hurt them. These accidents can also be fatal and i know pulling over for a minute could save you from regretting something you're entire life.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The Genetics Crystal Ball
1. Pros
Genetic testing can determine baby future abnormalities.
If one can acquire some kind of cancer.
Change the physical appearance of a baby, such as eye color.
Cons
Changing the way a baby originally is supposed to look.
Can lead to many political problems.
It can be abused either by future parents, government, and other people such as employers.
2. The main point that should be grasped from this passage should be that while yes genetic testing has its potential, but it also has its disadvantages. Being able to "turn the key to unlock secrets of life" can be good but it can also lead to some problems, many people face later on; whether it is politically or religiously. Genetic testing can test for abnormalities and many more disease but it can also allow you to even change the color of a baby's eye before it is born. Someone affiliated with a religion would take that into offense and say that a gift from god should not be modified but accepted for who it will be. Genetic testing can "open doors to Nazi-like effort to breed and have a super-race," which leads to some of the political problems we had in the early years.
3. Designer children means that the parents has the capability to evaluate the health of the baby even choose the baby's eye color. With genetic testing, it allows parents to determine if the fetus will be born with abnormalities and could open doors to abortion because their baby would not be perfect. With that being said, with genetic manipulation, parents have the ability to design their perfect baby.
4. I would like to know how my future will be medically. I would like to know if i would ever suffer or be depressed because of some rare ill disease or have a common disease like cancer. I would like to know so that i can start preparing myself for what might say is inevitable.
5. I would still proceed with a relationship because one should look beyond the defects and focus on who the person, per se.
Genetic testing can determine baby future abnormalities.
If one can acquire some kind of cancer.
Change the physical appearance of a baby, such as eye color.
Cons
Changing the way a baby originally is supposed to look.
Can lead to many political problems.
It can be abused either by future parents, government, and other people such as employers.
2. The main point that should be grasped from this passage should be that while yes genetic testing has its potential, but it also has its disadvantages. Being able to "turn the key to unlock secrets of life" can be good but it can also lead to some problems, many people face later on; whether it is politically or religiously. Genetic testing can test for abnormalities and many more disease but it can also allow you to even change the color of a baby's eye before it is born. Someone affiliated with a religion would take that into offense and say that a gift from god should not be modified but accepted for who it will be. Genetic testing can "open doors to Nazi-like effort to breed and have a super-race," which leads to some of the political problems we had in the early years.
3. Designer children means that the parents has the capability to evaluate the health of the baby even choose the baby's eye color. With genetic testing, it allows parents to determine if the fetus will be born with abnormalities and could open doors to abortion because their baby would not be perfect. With that being said, with genetic manipulation, parents have the ability to design their perfect baby.
4. I would like to know how my future will be medically. I would like to know if i would ever suffer or be depressed because of some rare ill disease or have a common disease like cancer. I would like to know so that i can start preparing myself for what might say is inevitable.
5. I would still proceed with a relationship because one should look beyond the defects and focus on who the person, per se.
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