Wednesday, April 29, 2009

T2W6 JOURNAL WRITING:KINDNESS

Kindness is the act or the state of being kind and marked by charitable behaviour, marked by mild disposition, pleasantness, tenderness and concern for others. Kindness is considered to be one of the Knightly Virtues, and is a recognized value in many cultures and religions (see ethics in religion). It is considered to be one of the seven virtues, specifically the one of the Seven Contrary Virtues (direct opposites of the seven deadly sins) that is the direct opposite to envy. The Talmud claims that "deeds of kindness are equal in weight to all the commandments." Paul of Tarsus defines love as being "patient and kind..." (I Corinthians). In Buddhism, one of the Ten Perfections (Paramitas) is Mettā, which is usually translated into English as "loving-kindness". Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama wrote "my religion is kindness" and authored a book entitled "Kindness, Clarity, and Insight".Confucius urges his followers to "recompense kindness with kindness." According to book two of Aristotle's "Rhetoric" it is one of the emotions (see list of emotions), which is defined as being "helpfulness towards some one in need, not in return for anything, nor for the advantage of the helper himself, but for that of the person helped."One of the four caryatids on the Wallace fountains in Paris represents kindness. In a study of 37 cultures around the world, 16000 subjects were asked about their most desired traits in a mate. For both sexes, the first preference was kindness (the second was intelligence.Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche argued that kindness and love are the "most curative herbs and agents in human intercourse".

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

T2W5 JOURNAL WRITING:EARTH DAY

Earth Day, celebrated in the US on April 22, is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in 1970 and is celebrated in many countries every year. This date is Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
The United Nations celebrates an Earth Day each year on the March equinox, which is often March 20, a tradition which was founded by peace activist John McConnell in 1969.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

T2 W4 JOURNAL WRITING :INTERNATIONALFRIENDSHIPDAY

International Friendship Day celebrations take place on the first Sunday of August every year. The tradition of dedicating a day in honor of friends began in US in 1935(no references). Gradually the festival gained popularity and today Friendship Day is celebrated in large number of countries. On this day people spend time with their friends and express love for them. Exchange of Friendship Day Gifts like flowers, cards and wrist bands is a popular tradition of this occasion.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

T2W3 Journal Writing lmproving the school

I like the computer lab in the school.
I dislike the toilet because it is very dirty.
The other areas that can be improved is the hall,they must put the air-con for us because they PROMISED before 2009.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

T2W2 Journal writing Healthy eating

1.I must eat fruits and vegitables to stay healthy.
2.The unhealthy thing adults and children like to eat is HAMBURGER and NASI BABI and PORK INTESTINE SOUP and Roasted P0RK AND YOUR FAVOURITE FRIENDLY CHICKEN WING!!!
3.It is important to eat healthy because you can avoid disease such as diabetes.
4.The benefits of eating vegies and fruits will keep you strong and healthy.