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Practically every teenager owns a smart phone. And there had always been an argument between which smart phone was better. Many are either team iPhone or team Samsung. But when phone qualities and features are put aside, the real issue for teens is facing cyber bullying. Cyber bullying is the use of electronic communication devices to bully a person. Examples of cyber bullying include mean text messages, rumors, embarrassing pictures, or videos posted on social networking sites or fake profiles. The growth of social media has created an online world that has benefits and potential harms to adolescents. Adolescents who reported being bullied online are at an increased risk for depression. Depression from cyber bullying links to negative mental health, worsening to suicidal attempts, harm to others and substance abuse.

The review of studies indicated that cyber bullying was consistently associated with an increased likelihood of depression. Investigators discovered the most common strategies adolescents used to cope with cyber bullying were passive, such as blocking the sender, ignoring or avoiding messages, and protecting personal information. In contrary, for some teens, cigarette smoking relaxes them, providing a temporary escape from stress and anxiety. But cell phones and computers themselves are not to blame for cyber bullying. Social media sites can be used for positive activities, like connecting kids with friends and family, helping students with school, and for entertainment. The more reasonable link to teen depression is the lack of emotional support from people closest to the teen. The main issue causing the disaster is their state of mind. The feeling of worthlessness makes the single teen think that they don't deserve to live and that unhealthy treatment to themselves is right.

"Social media is a ubiquitous extension in the lives of young people, with reports indicating 95 percent of American teenagers use the Internet and that 81 percent of them use social media" (Nauert)
The Constant ridicule and torment can also have lasting effects on youth’s sense of how they identify and react to problems. In addition, children who are bullied may go on to harm others. The buildup of resent to the abuser makes the person want to strike back. The humility draws the victim to have intrusive thoughts of aggressive harm to others. This mindset makes the adolescent go crazy and often resulting in hostile behavior. They'll feel agitated, restless, or even violent. Their tolerance level is low, short tempered, and everything and everyone gets on their nerves.
  
 A recent study by the US National Institutes of Health, reported by Reuters, found that victims of cyber bullying showed more signs of depression than other bullying victims. Depression can have a number of serious effects on a person’s life. Teens who are depressed may say they want to be dead or may talk about suicide. They feel that suicide is a deserved punishment or that the world would be a better place without their existence. "The article, by researchers Jeffrey A. Bridge and others, examined the risk factors concerning adolescent suicide. Bridges found that approximately 15% to 25% of teens have thoughts of suicide through adolescence, from minor thoughts of death to actual suicide plans. "Similar to drug use and cutting, suicide is often thought of as an “escape” from symptoms of depression or problems plaguing the teenager. But unlike drug use and cutting, this escape is sought as a permanent solution"(All Psychology Careers)

Cyber bullying is nothing new. Social media sites like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook are all popular sites for connecting friends but are also commonly used to commit the act of cyber bullying. Anyone involved in the latest social media sites and apps are all likely to get hurt online. Studies found that those involved in any sort of bullying were at greater risk for depression whether the behavior was physical violence or verbal taunts. Online or offline, parents and adults should be more aware of their child's internet use. Teens who become depressed because of online harassment complicate their health to far more critical health risks. The lack of emotional support influences substance abuse, intrusive thoughts about others, and self harm. Being involved in an adolescents life and supporting them will help them deal with difficult experiences appropriately through the stages of change.

Citation

"Teen Depression." All Psychology Careers. All Psychology Careers. nd. Web. 31 Aug. 2015

Nauert, Rick. "Teen Cyber Bullying Linked To Depression." Psych Central. Psych Central. 23 Jun. 2015 Web. 31 Aug. 2015

GLO PRESENTATION

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I hope this link works, but it'll direct you to my online GLO presentation. Afterwards, can you comment on this blog post here on how you feel about my education in the MeneMac Integrated Program.

Society Rules

Rules

1. No littering
2. No stealing, if you steal then your resources stop ( bike taken away and you live off your own resources)
3. No killing, if so you become a servant
4. No vandalizing others possessions respect all property, no damaging
5. No drug abuse respect thy own health
6. Neighbors shall not be jealous, be thankful for what you have no criticizing or judging upon appearances
7. When trading, trade fair, equally, and honestly. No lying will be taken place good person shall trade the highest quality be a caring person
8. Jobs are chosen at age 21 can change jobs
9. youngest age to marry is 25 same sex allowed
10. Children honor parents
11. Absolutely no in justice will be equality

MERCHANT OF VENICE FINAL

“The self-indulgent man craves for all pleasant things... and is led by his appetite to choose these at the cost of everything else.” A quote from Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics philosophizes the cause and effects of unenlightened self interest. William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice discloses many major themes like race, friendship, love, judgement and justice. The plot revolves around a Venetian merchant who fails to repay a loan to a hated moneylender. The play's story significantly signifies how bad self indulgence makes a person look in our society.

He approaches his friend Antonio, a merchant and shares about his plan to woo Portia, the girl of his dreams. "In Belmont there is a rich heiress. She is beautiful. And whats better, she has wonderful qualities. She has shown by her looks that she favors me. She is called Portia no way inferior to Cato's daughter, Portia, the one who married Brutus. Not that the world at large is ignorant of her worthiness. Famous suitors come from the four corners of the earth. Her fair hair is golden fleece that attracts many Jasons to the Belmont shore. Oh, Antonio - I feel convinced I'd be successful if only I had the money to make myself a rival!" Bassanio's goal is obviously love. Being caught up with his plans, he doesn't realize how much trouble Antonio would be in for helping him out with his marriage.
"Oh sweet Portia! Here are some of the most unpleasant words that ever bottled paper. Gentle last, when I first revealed my love for you, i freely told you all the wealth I owed was in my veins. I was a gentleman, and told you the truth. And yet, dear lady, in rating myself at 0, you will see how boastful I was. When I told you I had nothing, I should have added I was worse than nothing. Actually, I am indebted to a dear friend, and to swell my funds I've made my friend indebted to his worst enemy. Here is a letter, lady. The paper represents the body of my friend, and every word written in it a gaping wound, leaking lifeblood. It id true, Salerio? Have all his investments failed? Not one success? From Tripoli, Mexico, and England from Lisban, Barbary and India? And not one vessel has survived the fearful tough of shipwrecking rocks?" Individual intentions may benefit us, but it may also affect others around us. Before this, Antonio negotiated a loan with a Jewish money lender, Shylock, who hates Antonio because of Antonio’s racist behavior towards him. Antonio's careless financial judgement lead to an unfortunate encounter.

Goals could be intended either good or bad.
"To bait fish with! If it will feed nothing else, it will feed my revenge. He has disgraced me, and hindered me  half a million times. He has laughed at my losses, mocked at my gains, scorned my nationality, obstructed my deals, alienated my friends, incensed my enemies. And his reason I am Jew. Hasn't a Jew got eyes, hasn't a Jew got hands, organs, limbs, senses, affections, passions? Isn't he fed the same foods? hurt by the same weapons, subject to the same diseases, healed by the same means, warmed and cooked by the winter and summer, as a christian is if you prick us do we not bleed, if you tickle us do we not laugh if you poison us do we not die, and if you do wrong to us shall we not seek revenge if a Jew wrongs a Christian what is his natural response revenge if a Christian wrongs a Jew what should his penalty be by Christian example why revenge! The villainy you teach me I will carry out and I will go one better given half the chance." All anyone wants in this world is justice. Throughout history, the goal has always been equality, and in honesty it is still something being fought for. For example, many states are passing gay marriage, but a few aren't which is  causing many protests and bill initiatives. 
"What judgement should I dread, having done wrong? There are those among you who have purchased slaves. Like your asses, your dogs and your mules, you use there for wretched and servile  jobs, because you bought them. Shall I say to you: " let them go free. marry them to your heirs, why do they sweat carrying burdens? Let their beds be as soft as yours and their food be as choice? You will reply: "The slaves and our " I answer you likewise. The pound of flesh which I demand from his was expensive to pay. It's mine, and I will have it! If you deny it to me, I scorn your laws! The decrees of Venice have no force! I insist on justice. Answer; shall I have it?" Revenge is  a big part  in greed. A man who seeks only revenge towards his enemies will only live unhappy because  of the stretch they're willing to go through. What motivated Shylock to get his bond was the years of constant racist treatment.
Drawing to a close, The Merchant of Venice's subject matter was self interest. The two scenarios given above were examples of greed; love and revenge. Bassanio's dream girl and Shylock's vengeance. Because Antonio loved Bassanio, he unwillingly took a risk for him. He took responsibility for Bassanios debt which forced others not involved to help resolve the situation. Weather its a good/bad intention or a short/long term purpose, there's always its pros and  cons.  The texual evidence show that a desire in something for ourself could majorly change your relationships and your reputation. Self interest is good, but it can be beneficial for everyone including yourself if bad then selfishness. The moral is that all actions come along with consequences and responsibilities.

merchant of venice rd

“The self-indulgent man craves for all pleasant things... and is led by his appetite to choose these at the cost of everything else.” A quote from Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics philosophizes the cause and effects of unenlightened self interest. William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice discloses many major themes like race, friendship, love, judgement and justice. The plot revolves around a Venetian merchant who fails to repay a loan to a hated moneylender. The play's story significantly signifies self indulgence between the different types of social classes and its situations. 

Everyone has goals no matter your reasons, weather its short term or long term.
"In Belmont there is a rich heiress. She is beautiful. And whats better, she has wonderful qualities. She has shown by her looks that she favors me. She is called Portia no way inferior to Cato's daughter, Portia, the one who married Brutus. Not that the world at large is ignorant of her worthiness. Famous suitors come from the four corners of the earth. Her fair hair is golden fleece that attracts many Jasons to the Belmont shore. Oh, Antonio - I feel convinced I'd be successful if only I had the money to make myself a rival!" In this case, Bassanio's goal is love. He approaches his friend Antonio, a merchant and shares about his plan to woo Portia, the girl of his dreams.
"Oh sweet Portia! Here are some of the most unpleasant words that ever bottled paper. Gentle last, when I first revealed my love for you, i freely told you all the wealth I owed was in my veins. I was a gentleman, and told you the truth. And yet, dear lady, in rating myself at 0, you will see how boastful I was. When I told you I had nothing, I should have added I was worse than nothing. Actually, I am indebted to a dear friend, and to swell my funds I've made my friend indebted to his worst enemy. Here is a letter, lady. The paper represents the body of my friend, and every word written in it a gaping wound, leaking lifeblood. It id true, Salerio? Have all his investments failed? Not one success? From Tripoli, Mexico, and England from Lisban, Barbary and India? And not one vessel has survived the fearful tough of shipwrecking rocks?" Before this, Antonio negotiated a loan with a Jewish money lender, Shylock, who hates Antonio because of Antonio’s racist behavior towards him. Antonio's careless financial judgement lead to an unfortunate encounter. Individual intentions may benefit us, but may it also affect others around us.

Goals could be intended either good or bad.
"To bait fish with! If it will feed nothing else, it will feed my revenge. He has disgraced me, and hindered me  half a million times. He has laughed at my losses, mocked at my gains, scorned my nationality, obstructed my deals, alienated my friends, incensed my enemies. And his reason I am Jew. Hasn't a Jew got eyes, hasn't a Jew got hands, organs, limbs, senses, affections, passions? Isn't he fed b the same foods? hurt by the same weapons, subject to the same diseases, healed by the same means, warmed and cooked by the winter and summer, as a christian is if you prick us do we not bleed, if you tickle us do we not laugh if you poison us do we not die, and if you do wrong to us shall we not seek revenge if a Jew wrongs a Christian what is his natural response revenge if a Christian wrongs a Jew what should his penalty be by Christian example why revenge! The villainy you teach me I will carry out and I will go one better given half the chance." Everyone had envy someone in  thier lives. Shylock envied  how Antonio was treated compared to him.
"What judgement should I dread, having done wrong? There are those among you who have purchased slaves. Like your asses, your dogs and your mules, you use there for wretched and servile  jobs, because you bought them. Shall I say to you: " let them go free. marry them to your heirs, why do they sweat carrying burdens? Let their beds be as soft as yours and their food be as choice? You will reply: "The slaves and our " I answer you likewise. The pound of flesh which I demand from his was expensive to pay. It's mine, and I will have it! If you deny it to me, I scorn your laws! The decrees of Venice have no force! I insist on justice. Answer; shall I have it?"  Shylocks years of racist treatment motivated him to get his bond.  Revenge is  a big part  in greed. A man who seeks only revenge towards his enemies will only live unhappy because  of the stretch theyre willing to go through.

Drawing to a close, The Merchant of Venice's subject matter was self interest. The two scenarios given above were examples of greed; love and revenge. Bassanio's dream girl and Shylock's vengeance. Weather its a good/bad intention or a short/long term purpose, there's always its pros and  cons. All actions come along with consequences and responsibilities. The texual evidence show that a desire in something for ourself could majorly change your relationships and your reputation. Self interest is good, but it can be beneficial for everyone including yourself if bad then selfishness.

Merchant of Venice Questions 2

Revisiting Portia's situation, why is the choosing of a man suitable for her out of her hands?
For Portia, choosing a suitable man for her is out of her hands because her father wants her to marry someone with power, good fortune, and security to make them more powerful.

Who is Shylock? What is his importance in the story so far?
Shylock is a Jewish merchant. He is making a deal with Bassanio and Antonio for money. Antonio and Bassanio meet up with Shylock to ask money from him in hopes that Bassanio would go "woo" Portia and although unsure, Shylock agrees to their proposition.

What is the agreement Shylock and Antonio come to terms with?
Shylock gives Bassanio three thousand ducats for three months with Antonio as the guarantor. In return, Antonio must repay him. If he doesn't then Shylock gets to cut a pound of flesh.

Why is Shylock so hesitant of this agreement with Antonio? While answering this question you should also explain their history and relationship between each other.
Shylock is hesitant with this agreement because Antonio is Christian and he is a Jew. Shylock is not very fond of Antonio. Antonio spit on and kicked Shylock and called him a dog. Antonio would spread rumors about Shylock not having quality products because he is a Jew or vise versa and that caused a lot of tension between the two which is why Shylock didn't want to trust Antonio with his money.

Would you trust Antonio? Why or why not?
I would not trust Antonio because he is cocky about his wealth and also mean to other merchants and also to Jewish people. If someone were to be racist and mean towards me, I wouldn't lend him my money because why would I even trust him with my possessions anyway.

Many times people say friends dont make good business partners, or you should never live with your best friends. Why do you think this is so? Is it smart that Antonio and Shylock are doing business together?
Corroboration with your best friends usually doesnt work out because you either end up fooling around on the task or you both disagree ending your relationship. I dont think its smart that Antonio and Shylock are doing business together, although they arent bffs because of the negative tensions between the two.

The Merchant of Venice Questions

1. What is the setting of the story? What are the people like, the culture etc.?
The setting of the story takes place in Venice. The people are upperclass businessmen, the culture is still socially categorized. For example, servants, middle class, and upper class are still taken place.

2. We meet Antonio is the first scene, who exactly is he and what is his worries that he faces early on?
Antonio is a merchat and is depressed, he worries about what it is he is sad about.

3. We also meet Bassanio a friend of Antonio. what does he ask of Antonio? Explain.
Bassanio asks Antonio for three thousand ducats (gold coins) for three months. He does this because he wants to save up and visit the wealthy princess, Portia.

4. Portia worries about getting a husband, so what does she decide to do that she thinks she will be best solution to her problem? Explain.
Portia decides to rather be alone and satisfied than with a husband and unsatisfied.