Health Improvements

Over time, health has been an important topic for humans. To know human body and how it works, they have to experiment in order to have knowledge. This will help to mitigate the production and transmission of disease. Also, technology helped to investigates in a secure way of finding new diseases and developed new ways to facilitate the application. Because of the benefits of the health advances, the government has an important role in the health system. The main goal is to improve health and quality of life through the prevention and treatment of disease. It requires surveillance of cases and health indicators, and through the promotion of healthy behaviors.

The progress plays an important role in disease prevention efforts in both the developing world and in developed countries. For me, one of the basics developments is measure. Measures such as vaccines have contributed greatly to the health of populations and increases in life expectancy. Vaccination can prevent a lot of disease. Is the most effective method of preventing infectious diseases. The effectiveness of vaccination has been widely studied and verified; for example, the influenza vaccine. Thanks to this administration worldwide we have a good control of all disease.

From the beginnings of human civilization, Leviticus is believed to be the first written health code in world. The book dealt with personal and community responsibilities and included guidance regarding the cleanliness of body, sexual health behaviors, protection against contagious diseases and the isolation of lepers. After years pass by, Louis Pasteur involved the development of systems of inoculation including the first vaccine for rabies. Another important discovery was the penicillin by Alexander Fleming. This discovery would be one of the most important discoveries of the Twentieth Century for its ability to kill bacteria and fight infectious disease. Jonas Salk developed the first effective polio vaccine. Through mass immunization, the disease was wiped out in the Americas.

Other developments were the pills. In 1960, Searle receives FDA approval to sell Enovid as a birth control pill. The development of the first highly effective contraceptive transforms women's lives around the world and opens the door to the sexual revolution. In the early eighty’s, a mysterious epidemic was identified as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It was caused by the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is now a global pandemic. More than 23 million people with AIDS have died since 1981. Millions more are living with HIV.

As years continues, the Human Genome Project was formally established. Once achieved this information was have major public health ramifications. Until these days, a lot of progress in health has been done. There still a lot of investigations and research for better vaccines and health programs. A lot of achievements happen such as Safer, healthier food, family planning and safer work places. I hope that new information comes out and helped the people they need.

Master piece: Mona Lisa

I am not a really a fan of art. It’s not my thing, but we have to know a thing or two for general culture. One of the masterpiece admire for a lot of people is Mona Lisa. Without a doubt, Leonardo Da Vinci painted this famous painting. In fact, this painting has been claimed to be “the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world.” What interests me the most of Mona Lisa is the expression. Her expression is very subjective, because everybody has a different vision of the painting.

He began to paint Mona Lisa in Italy. Is not 100 percent certain why Leonardo Da Vinci didn’t complete any of his work. In 1911 was the first time that they robbed Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting. This painting has been robbed too many times. Frankly, it amaze me the idea of robbing a famous piece of art. I don’t think is a good idea and it makes no sense. I can’t relate to it, but maybe if I were a huge fan of art probably I would rob it. Now is protected with a bulletproof glass.

Indisputable, the aesthetics is beautiful. Every detail of Mona Lisa is very precise. As a matter of fact, Leonardo uses a pyramid design to place the woman in the painting. Another detail of the art is that her breast, neck and face glow in the same light that models her hand. To tell you the truth, I don’t know how Leonardo learns all these techniques. But the landscape in the background makes it more interesting. To be honest, this painting is very complex. This is the reason why I’m a big fan of this art.

Over time the value of Mona Lisa increase every year. Is undeniably how expensive this painting is. It is believed that Francis I bought Mona Lisa in 1504 or 1506 for $9,200. In 1962, it is value over $100 million, but they spend the money in the security and safety. The last time they value this painting was in 2012. Mona Lisa is worth more than $760 million making by far the most valued painting in the world.  Is too much money to handle.

It is not debatable the popularity of the painting. This will be an expensive art and always will be. I think is more important to know how he learns all these techniques. In my opinion, he was a genius and creative. This painting surprises me, because it has a lot of details and makes it very profound. The legacy and the history of Mona Lisa will remain. The Mona Lisa continues to inspire artists around the world.

Classwork: Situations

1.     You regret the fact that you had plastic surgery and it went wrong.

§  If only I had paid for a good surgeon, I wouldn’t have suffered.

Yes, that is true.

§  I would rather I didn’t have the plastic surgery.

It was unnecessary because you are beautiful.

2.     Someone you like asked you to go dancing, but you can’t dance!

§  If only I knew how to dance, I would dance with him.

Go to dance classes. That is helpful.

§  It’s high time I learned how to dance.

Yes it is and is a good exercise.

3.     Your best friend wants to smoke in your house, and you don’t want her to.

§  I would rather she smoked in another place.

You should tell her. She wouldn’t mind.

§  I wish she wouldn’t smoke here.

She should quite that habit.

4.     Your spouse has been unemployed for 18 months.

§  What if I helped my spouse to look for a job?

That is a very nice gesture of you.

§  I wish you could find a job for him.

Is so hard to find a job this day, but I will try.

5.     You were born 100 years ago.

§  I wish you were younger.

I wish that too.

§  If only you have been born 10 years after, you could be a younger generation.

I never thought of it. That is a good point.

6.     It’s really late. You want your friend to go home, but she wants to stay.

§  I wish I wouldn’t be falling asleep.

It’s too late to be awake.

§  If only I had more space in my house, I would let her stay.

This house is really small. I understand.

7.     Sitting on a plane, the person behind you keeps kicking your seat.

§  I wish I had been in another seat.

We cannot choose the person who is seated behind us.

§  It’s about time that person behaved.

Probably it is child, playing with his feet.

Green Costa Rica.

SOLAR PANELS IN COSTA RICA

                    

Everyday the temperature of the Earth is rising. We can feel and see the changes. In Costa Rica we also see a lot of changes. This year, Arenal dam, largest hydroelectric plant in Costa Rica, started with one of lower bookings in the last seven years water. The cost of electricity bills and even forced some industries to explore destinations outside the country to spend part of their processes in pursuit of savings and competitiveness. For this reason, ICE allows his clients to have their own generation plants part of a pilot program created in 2010. It has low customer that wants this plan, but in the last report they have more than 200 inscriptions.

The sun is a star and it has practically unlimited energy. Most of this solar energy is wasted. In this constant changes, people should see the solar energy as an option. The challenge is to make use of solar energy directly and in a non- polluting fashion. The solar power is still use in two primary forms. The first one is thermo solar, where the heat of the sun is used to heat water. The second form is the photovoltaic power, where electricity is produced directly from the sun with no moving parts.

It is said that Henri Bequerel discovered the photovoltaic effect. The photovoltaic effect the production of electricity directly from the sun. Over the years, the photovoltaic power has increased and became more practical. Also, is one of the most promising renewable energy sources in the planet. This power does not require a lot of maintenance and a large-scale installation to operate. One of the advantages is not necessary a turbine to generate energy. The panel has cells that last for decades. This energy provides users to generate their own energy.

This solar energy has a lot of advantages for the customers. First, the bill of electricity is going to be much lower than usual. Second, as the panel generates throughout the day, when the intake in the house is low, the excess of energy goes the ICE network. Although, this process of installing and buying the panel isn’t cheap, the investment is worth it. In Costa Rica, the interest of buying the panel is still very low. On the other hand, foreign are more interest about panels and their benefits. Another important advantage is that the return on investment for installing a solar panel system takes 4 to 6 years depending on the installed equipment and consumption.

From now on, we need to consider a change in currency energy system to eliminate or use much less the fossils fuels. There are alternative technologies available for the use of solar energy that can allow the diversification of energy sources. The main problem for the users and general population is the economic factor. Because it is very expensive and takes a lot to get back the investment, the general situation in Costa Rica in the economy, can’t afford a solar panel in their houses. To continue making awareness, the government must help and support this kind of projects. Solar energy has a lot of benefits such as that they do not pollute. We have the power as users and consumers to be the leaders and decide the direction of this change in energy system.