Wednesday, August 10, 2016

THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF HOSTING A MAJOR SPORTING EVENT

There is always fierce competition to be selected to host major sporting events like the Olympics but is playing host all it is cracked up to be? Are potential hosts blinded by the opportunities organizing these games can provide? Do your research and write about the advantages and disadvantages of hosting major sporting events like the Olympics.

Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/

Reading material to make notes on

· What are the advantages and disadvantages of hosting a major sporting event? https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-hosting-an-international-sporting-event

· Is hosting the Olympics a mistake for Rio? http://www.cherwell.org/2016/01/16/debate-is-hosting-the-olympics-a-mistake-for-rio/

· Rio Olympics 2016: Economic gain or loss? http://www.worldfinance.com/home/rio-olympics-2016-economic-gain-or-loss

· Costs and benefits of hosting the Olympics http://www.economicshelp.org/blog/29/sport/costs-and-benefits-of-the-olympics/

Videos to watch and take notes from

· Benefits of hosting big sporting events https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4xeDtrLg5M

· Hosting the Olympic games: Is it worth the hassle? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E35jdy2ZsH8

· Olympic costs: Does it pay to host the Olympics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AxYkmQe0pg

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

WHICH AFTERLIFE WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Eternal life and thus conquering death may seem like the stuff of legend but it may be possible in the near future. The three techniques to achieve immortality can be listed as follows:

1. Biogerontology

2. Cybernetics

3. Nanotechnology

Do your research and decide which one is good for you. Then write an essay in which you compare and contrast the techniques to prove your point. Have fun.

First take the test

What is your real age? http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zg3hk7h

Familiarize yourself with the issue

· Which afterlife would you choose? http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zs4k39q?ns_mchannel=email&ns_source=inxmail_solus&ns_campaign=pan_bbc_flm_300717&ns_linkname=privacy&ns_fee=1

Biogerontology

· What is biogerontology? https://prezi.com/3eefdlh5x2dg/what-is-biogerontology/

· What is biogerontology? http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-biogerontology.htm Make sure to click on the related links on the left of the screen as well.

Cybernetics

· What is cybernetics? http://www.pangaro.com/definition-cybernetics.html Make sure to go through all the material. There are lots of videos.

· Predictions and cybernetic immortality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52D-HjQFBZw

Implants & Technology -- The Future of Healthcare? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8HeFNJjuj0

Nanotechnology

· Nanotechnology in medicine https://prezi.com/oho97trh9dx_/nanotechnology-in-medicine/

· Human and computer intelligence will merge in 40 years http://www.computerworld.com/article/2532164/computer-hardware/intel--human-and-computer-intelligence-will-merge-in-40-years.html

· MIT: Nanotech kills ovarian cancer in mice http://www.computerworld.com/article/2526693/computer-hardware/mit--nanotech-treatment-kills-ovarian-cancer-in-mice.html

· Nanotech blasts cancer cells with tumor killing genes http://www.computerworld.com/article/2531837/app-development/nanotech-blasts-cancer-cells-with-tumor-killing-genes.html

Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

THE MALE BRAIN VERSUS THE FEMALE BRAIN

Research shows that there are various different types of brain which are not necessarily related to gender though more often than not are. Do your research and write a comparison and contrast essay on the topic.

Take the test: gender doesn’t determine which type of brain you have

· http://365tests.com/personality-tests/male-or-female-brain/

Familiarize yourself with the issue:

· Is my brain male or female? http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zxhvmnb?ns_mchannel=email&ns_source=inxmail_solus&ns_campaign=pan_bbc_flm_300717&ns_linkname=privacy&ns_fee=1 Make sure to click on everything including videos to glean as much information as you can.

· The tests that show if you've got a male or female brain: The answer may surprise you - and explain your personality Make sure to click on everything including videos to glean as much information as you can.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2774210/Tests-ve-got-male-female-brain-The-answer-surprise-explain-personality.html

Reading material to make notes on

· Brain differences between genders https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hope-relationships/201402/brain-differences-between-genders

· The brains of men and women are not really that different http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2015/11/brains-men-and-women-aren-t-really-different-study-finds

· Scans prove that there is no such thing as a male and female brain https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn28582-scans-prove-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-male-or-female-brain/

· Are male and female brains different? http://www.webmd.com/brain/features/how-male-female-brains-differ#1

Videos to watch and take notes from

· Men’s and women’s brains are wired differently https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDf0WJPqLE4
Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/

Monday, August 1, 2016

WHAT HAPPENED TO DAMIEN NETTLES?

Solve the twenty year old mystery

Watch, read and listen to all the material and tell the story of Damien Nettles. Then take a shot at solving the mystery: What do you think happened? Is he dead or alive? Where has he been?
Do your research and tell the story according to the data then add your views on what you think happened to provide an explanation to the mystery.

· Watch

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/searchq=unsolved&search_group_id=urn:bbc:programmes:p041fkdp

· Read