CNN

January 23, 2008 at 6:40 pm (Uncategorized)

CNN is a cable channel that covers news and more news.  It was first launched on June 1, 1980 at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time by Ted Turner.  They are on the news 24 hours a day, which can be really boring or really interesting for some people.  They are still in distant second in international news coverage reaching only about half of the viewers that BBC news reaches. 

 

In my opinion, CNN is very informative, but rather boring.  As you waft the monotonous aroma of the program you will be forced into the ZZZ’s.  Can’t they jazz it up a bit? They could add some humor or at least have an interesting tone in their voice.

 

This channel is mostly intended for the “old foagies”, or those of us who do not have fun in our genes.  However, I must say it is very informative, except when you’re trying to figure out the weather.  That is one thing they should add to attract more viewers. 

 

The success of CNN will only continue to go up because they are known world wide, and world wide people need to know the news.  It covers the news to its fullest extent.  They are the station that will be there before the news happens. 

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Effects of Sleep

January 7, 2008 at 6:52 pm (Uncategorized)

In my opinion, sleep is important for many different reasons.  I mean, who wants to be tired and crabby all the time?  Anyone who doesn’t think sleep is important should try and go 32 hours without it.  Then, they are sure to change their minds.

 

I totally believe the fact that lack of sleep can cause diabetes.  After all, the two main risks for diabetes are obesity and lack of sleep.  Getting enough sleep helps you in so many ways.  One way is that it gives you more energy, so you can accomplish more, and possibly get some exercise.  Getting more sleep also makes you more aware of what you eat. It gives you a chance to lose weight and eat healthy.   This usually leads you towards your fruits and vegetables.  It helps you stay on a well balanced diet. 

 

The average amount of sleep an adult should get per night is 8-9 hours.  Without this much sleep, there can be some negative effects.  Things from altering your speech, loss of concentration and memory loss, to things like heart disease and diabetes are all results in not enough sleep. 

 

They say if you learn something new one day, and don’t get a decent amount of sleep that night, there is less of a chance that you will remember it.  Sleep is a time for your brain to regenerate and refresh, and without enough of it, your mind almost gets “confused”.  Overall, sleep is good for you no matter what the question.   

  

1) Does not getting enough sleep effect the way you perform in school or in extracurricular activities?

 

2) Among all your priorities, where does sleep rank?

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