How Sweet, Sad and True

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How sweet, how sad and true
is a heart a canopy of blue
How sweet, how sad and true
does the eyes stripped off its hue
How sweet, how sad and true
is a soul who knows not a clue

Of how the heart plays with the mind
As the mind plays the heart so blind
In the phase where hearts and minds collide
Where peace is what one strives to find
Now, doesn’t that sound so unkind?

Of how the mind plays twists and turns
Trapped by the shadow that governs
One’s own that’s hard to even discern
Like a moth to a flame, in the end, it learns
How deathly are those that burns
but are also those that one yearns

And so…

How sweet, how sad and true
is a heart a canopy of blue
How sweet, how sad and true
does the eyes stripped off its hue
How sweet, how sad and true
is a soul who knows not a clue

Sinking into the Slough of Despond

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His eyes rival storm of abysmal night

Hair piercing the seed of a lifeless life

Bounded to break his cell of hell with knife

Killing amaranth—choking it so tight

His smile darkened the world with fleeting light

This fathomless passion remains a rife

Disputing thy psyche ’til becomes a strife

How could thee ever win this futile fight?

His voice throws thee off—though to rise thou try

Consuming thy soul—to evade thou strive

Yet still on the ground—so hopeless to fly

Trapped in a void unlike bee in it’s hive

Tormenting thee in a blink of an eye

Oh, good heavens! Help this child to survive!

Hajji’s Point of View

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See through the door of acumen
The dawn where the sun have risen

Open your heart and be enlightened

To the loaf of life already written

For all the endarkened days

Where mayhem pass your way

When everything’s a canopy of gray

Just look beyond the black hay

In every loophole of mar

That may leave you a scar

Keep believing in your star

And you’ll be able to go far

When rhymes of madness strikes your path

And sparks the fire of your wrath

Keep your composure and try to abide

Oh, let your ego subside

When your trees have died in a storm

And nobody shares you a dorm

When your designs have deformed

Just look up like its but a norm

Let not evil overpower your will

Nor failure suppress your skills

Don’t be overwhelmed by how you feel

And keep shooting the firing drill

Embrace the pain of reality

Seize the grace of opportunity

Dance with life’s moments of insanity

And grow the bean of integrity

Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining

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Each receives betrayals and pain
Take it and run through the rain
Keep your chin up, don’t be insane
Get over it! Mark it in your brain

Let bygones be bygones
Though it hurts through your bones
Hold your horses and make a tone
You can do it all alone

Forget the chip on your shoulder
Don’t cry over spilt milk longer
Look forward, never surrender
Don’t carry the pain forever

Find your feet, don’t bark the wrong tree
Aim as high as kite, I agree
The ball is in your court, I see
Use your loaf, let yourself be free!

Mathematics in Natural Science

Mathematics in Natural Science
( A Synthesis Paper)
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Mathematics is the language of nature. As mathematics is encrypted into universe and into nature and as humans’ quest for knowledge never cease over the ages, the discovery of man to mathematics in the world soon took place. Mathematics is reflected unto patterns and regularities found in nature. As such, mathematics can be said as the basis of all things that come pass in the world—which includes identifying and explaining natural phenomena and predicting its occurrences through patterns and mathematical science.

Scientists use to describe the universe and the world in scientific maxims; however, it also integrates mathematics through the use of mathematical equations and mathematical models—measuring the depths of the oceans, the heights of the mountains, density of air, determining rock formations and discovering nature’s elemental composition. As there exists patterns and regularities in nature that can be studied with mathematics, this would also give rise to mathematics being used to calculate nature and natural tendencies.

The aforementioned statements follow the argument of Eugene Wigner, a notable laureate in the 1960’s that there is an “unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics in the natural science”. That, in every scientific endeavors and explanation of natural occurrences is an underlying principle of mathematics which was apparently understated in the field of natural sciences. It is the role then of Mathematics to give the predictive prowess of science towards natural phenomena and tendencies.
For instance, the whole process of tracking a tropical cyclone would require calculating the changes in the thermodynamic variables including temperature and humidity and estimating the wind radius of the cyclones—which covers a whole lot of mathematical concepts and formulas to discover relevant information to be relayed in public.

Likewise, seismologists integrate mathematical equations in ‘predicting’ possible earthquake occurrences by studying the patterns and regularities of the frequency of earthquake occurrence in a place over some periods of time. A study by Fujinawa in 1991 states that “it is valuable in earthquake prediction to determine the occurrence probability of major earthquakes by making use of data obtained from precursory phenomena up to the time of the evaluation”. These data would then be in a form of statistical information about the earthquake histories and graphical representations of tectonic activities through time; which technically is the scope of mathematics.

The above situations explain the integration of mathematics to the field of natural science. However, mathematics not only allow science to measure and discover natural patterns and occurrences as mathematics also give humans the capability to know what to do with such phenomena through scientific research; which plays an important role in discovering and addressing natural challenges in the world.
With that said, mathematics in the form of natural sciences, allows humans to further analyze the world and the universe. Thus, mathematics has the power to further explain regularities, patterns, and phenomenal occurrences in nature.

Sources:
Fujinawa, Yukio. “A method for estimating earthquake occurrence probability using first-and
multiple-order Markov chain models.” Natural hazards 4.1 (1991): 7-22.

Wigner, Eugene. “The unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics in the natural
sciences.” Communications in pure and applied mathematics 13.1 (1960): 1-14.

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ICTs in the Advanced World

ICTs in the Advanced World
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“The science of today is the technology of tomorrow.” -Edward Teller

     Through time, people endured slow and dragging communication channels to connect to their loved ones in a long distance. However, with the continuous advancement of technology comes also advancement to the people’s daily activities and that includes the advent of ICTs.

     Nowadays, people mostly own communication gadgets/ application such as cellphones and computers both for two main purpose: information and communication.  TechTerms.com defines Information and Communications Technology or most commonly referred to as “ICT” as “technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications that mainly focuses on communication technologies which includes the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other communication mediums.”

     Not only are ICTs easy and convenient to use but also are accessible to anyone and everyone—given that he/she has communication technologies. People have already given less importance and attention to print media as Internet has already took over its throne. News reports and updates can be found in the Internet. Information searching has also become most easy and convenient with the use of Internet that that of reading books in the library which requires more effort and time doing so. With just one significant click, everything is presented in the Internet—provided that people also note thorough and accurate details to the search.

     Other than that, computers, mobile phones and telephones help people across the globe connect with each other no matter how far the distance is. It surpasses the capabilities of the outdated mailing systems which eventually evolved to electronic mailing system as it goes along with the advancement of technology.  Undoubtedly, ICTs provides hassle-free and fast communication services for everyone needing it.

     Add up to that, the advent of social media sites (being an ICT platform and a communication channel) have also improved the social life of every individual—Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and many more. Other than being convenient for use and improving interpersonal skills, social media sites are also cost-friendly. Before, people itch to pay for cellphone load for communication purposes; however, people nowadays already rarely pay for cellphone load because of the utter reliance to social media sites. One only needs Internet access or mobile data in order to connect to their classmates around the city, most particularly when discussing group projects and other school activities.

     Ultimately, ICTs have been a great improvement to the people’s way of living as it makes things not only easier but also more convenient and faster. However, it is also of utmost importance to take cautious measures in the Internet because everything in the Internet can either fool you with senseless information or fill you with significant information which is why people should be wise at the same time  nice in the virtual world.

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Literature: Adapting, Evolving, and Progressing

Literature: Adapting, Evolving, and Progressing
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Literature carries the history of man and shows the work of the mind. From stories carved on stones and trees, painting on the walls, words of the mouth, and to all written works— it is truly evident that literature has already lived and evolved since the beginning of the world. In fact, literature has been a living figure that has lived and adapted through time and generation—not declining, but adapting, evolving and progressing.

During the age where there is a lack of materials for written works, literature lived through stones, walls and even trees. Through which, anthropologists and historians come to know what life the past has been living during its time. It shows the culture and rituals of the past that is depicted by their literary forms and art. History, for one, cannot possibly be known to everyone without literature in the form of books, story adaptations, and poetry.

In the modern age, where the digital world continues to thrive and progress, the minds of people grew more and more sophisticated and artsy. Unbeknownst to many, however, literature too has come along to this phenomenon.

With the existence of digital media comes the existence of “digital” literature. One can not only post his literary piece online but can also add fancy designs to his work through the sophisticated use of HTML and mobile phones and customization of the webpage designing and control. This would also best apply to the emergence of literary forms such as hypopoetry, blogs and mobile phone text tulas.

Hypopoetry, a work of the mind, that is defined as a “new genre of literature that uses the computer screen as medium, rather than the printed page having each word, phrase or line linked to another page that defines or expands on the idea represented by the text of the poem” (course1.winona.edu). Basically, it is “A form of digital poetry that uses links using hypertext mark-up” (quizlet.com). A blog, on the other hand, is a “website, similar to an online journal, that includes chronological entries made by individuals” (BusinessDictionary.com). In addition, mobile phone text tulas, on the other hand, is a form of digital poetry in the medium of cellphones. Without a doubt, these two “digital poetry” utilize the benefits of technology in spreading the works of mind of a writer.

Moreover, as technology created lots of extraordinary and immeasurable work that is beyond what the mind can perceive, it also helps in uncovering how wide and wild the imagination people can create. As such, comes speculative fiction that covers fantasy stories, science fiction works, dystopian novels, etc. Most books that is popular for teens in the modern era includes that of science fiction and fantasy novels like Harry Potter Series, Twilight, The Maze Runner, Hunger Games and Vampire Diaries. Even for hot Korean drama series nowadays entitled The Bride of the Water God is adapted from a manga and are read through the use of technology.

Consequently, when one says that literature is declining, it would mean that people are not into such anymore, however, it is the otherwise. People are more interested into literature in the form of novels and movie adaptations. Furthermore, there is the existence of various “digital” literature, only proving that literature is flexible and adapting to the age it lives in.

Whatever the age literature stands, it only adapts to what changes and trends the age is going through. Literature is a living figure that shows how flexible literature is to its environment. That is why, I don’t believe that literature is declining, in fact, it is adapting, evolving and continuously progressing.

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Bridge to Teribithia: The Story Behind

Bridge to Teribithia: The Story Behind
( A Movie Review)
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The movie entitled Bridge to Terabithia revolves around the imaginary world of Jess and Leslie, where they created a kingdom for themselves, called Terabithia, out from their own imagination. At first, Jess is but an outcast in school until a new student from a family next door moved in, Leslie. She introduced the dull and pitiful life of Jess to a more flamboyant and adventurous one of Terabithia.

The movie had a series of twists and turns of the plot drives the audience to the unlimited and wild imagination an 8 year old kid can create. One can never underestimate a child’s ability in making unpredictable and creative ideas from their minds. From a mere squirrel to a strange and horrible creature, from a a mere old tree to a frighful giant, from a mere abandoned forest to a vast kingdom—anything and everything can be imagined by a child.

The story may be a fictional, however, it also showcases the total opposite world after that of the mind’s. Behind every character and words in in the movie, there exists symbolic codes that gives the audience the eyes of what can be seen beyond the movie. That includes the lesson and the culture depicted from the movie.

The strong and pure friendship built by the two amazed me as they got no regards with gender and has not transcended to that of romance. Their differences in character made them a great pair as each other’s personalities greatly compliments one another—Jess having a dull and dreary character and Leslie possessing a bright and active personality. This essence would prove that not all having a strong relationship to the opposite sex should be deemed to have boyfriend-girlfriend relationship but rather, boy-friend and girl-friend relationship.

I can also see some of the American culture depicted in the movie. Treating Jess an outcast and pushing him around clearly shows the context of bullying most common in American societies. This would make the viewers somehow relate to the movie and gives them the vivid division between the real world and the world of imagination. Moreover, with Jess’s and Leslie’s classmates believing them to be in a relationship and even supporting them, despite of considering them an outcast, shows that being in a relationship at a very young age is a socially accepted niche in the American societies.

Generally, the movie gives a big impact to the audience because of theme and the somehow unpredictable storyline. In the beginning, I was amazed. In the middle, I was hooked. In the end, I was asking for part two.

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Beauty of Media and Information Literacy

Beauty of Media and Information Literacy
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As we indulge ourselves more into the ever-advancing world of technology, it is of utmost importance that we become media and information literate. Surely, the 21st century skills will be greatly challenged as there will be lots of instances that we have to use them to our advantage. What could be the importance of being media and information literate? How does it affect people personally, socially and professionally?

According to Jeff Wilhelm (2000), “Technology has everything to do with literacy and being able to use the latest electronic technologies has everything to do with being literate”. The United States National Forum on Information Literacy, on the other hand, defines information literacy as “… the ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand”.

As there would be countless times we gather and receive series of information, it is a must that we know how we analyze and evaluate such information at hand. Not only is the process of using critical thinking skills, careful analysis, and prudent judgment is measured in gathering information but also how we make wise decisions and react appropriately to such information. We have to know how to carefully assess the quality of information we receive before sharing such information and applying it to real-life situations.

Information sources, may it be in print, broadcast or on-screen, have widely affected the quality of information used by people. It is for certain that being media literate and information literate both affects people, may it be personally, socially and even professionally.

Nowadays, people have been completely engrossed by the use of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube; which has ruled almost over all social networking sites. I, for one, have one account in Facebook and YouTube. These social media sites have greatly helped me connect with my friends and classmates and be updated to school and class announcements posted online. Additionally, there are countless activities that needs Microsoft skills so we really indulge ourselves into honing our digital skills. Moreover, there are school assignments and projects that badly needs gathering of information and processing of data, so critical assessment over these information is a must.

Unfortunately, engaging myself into social media sites and Internet, I have also observed that people are totally okay with expressing their thoughts openly—even those that are not necessary at all. Yes, from sharing adventures and laughter in Facebook to posting heartbreaks and despair in Twitter, social media is a free world. Internet greatly helps us connect to each other even over long distances. Apart from using these social media sites for entertainment purposes, it also serves as the means for self-expression. However, it is another matter when it is about the occurrences of cyberbullying in these social media sites—one bad comment from an anonymous audience and it may affect another’s self-esteem and pride; worse, it may greatly damage one’s reputation and identity. We do not only get ourselves caught up to media but also know and apply the etiquette and norms of engaging ourselves into media.

In one’s profession and career, being media and information literate is also being integrated. With the advent of technology, most profession, if not all, make use of the products of technology for convenience and make their work easier and faster. There are also countless instances that profession, like lawyers, doctors, reporters and researchers, requires gathering information and thoroughly analyzing facts and details as they are vital to their work. They use their critical thinking skills to make it that the data they have gathered are validated and are off utmost importance.

I, as a passionate student and an aspiring accountant, have trained myself to be knowledgeable into the fields of Microsoft; since I know that most work-related activities to be done in the future would greatly use this program. Microsoft Excel, for example, is one common computer program used by accountants and I have made myself learn the basics. As time permits, I would like to be more skilled into these computer programs. Moreover, as an ABM student, we are tasked into analyzing transactions and should make it that we know how to balance the assets to the liabilities and equity. It is such a strenuous task as we process transactions and where to place them.

Undoubtedly, media and information literacy is essential in this ever-changing world. May it be for personal means, social means or professional means, careful judgment and critical analysis to relevant information is badly necessary. As what a Ghanaian diplomat, Kofi Annan says, “Acquiring literacy is an empowering process, enabling millions to enjoy access to knowledge and information which broadens horizons, increases opportunities and creates alternatives for building a better life”.

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