Newspaper: Be Conscious!

Natalia Miranda

Alejandra Muñoz Mena

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Newspaper: Be Conscious!

Authors:

Natalia Miranda

Alejandra Muñoz Mena

2013

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Newspaper: Be Conscious!

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Table of Contents:

� Alejandra´s Essay: Disadvantages of social

networks…………………………………………………………..3

� Natalia´s Essay: Environmental Problem

Here………………………………………………………………......8

� Article about Disadvantages of social

networks………………………………………………………….13

� Article about Environmental Problem

Here…………………………………………………………………14

� Statistics ………………………………………………………….15

� Wordsearch .…………………………………………………....17

Around 1,153 000 people live in the Greater Metropolitan Area

(GAM) and have access to the Internet with frequency; out of this

group, 29% use the Internet every day.¹ Thus we can see how much

the Internet is used in this country and we cannot deny that it

very simple way to help ourselves with any kind of information or

any kind of work that we need. Social networking is a very good tool

these days, and each day people have more access to this, but it is

important to know that you have to use it caref

are many dangerous disadvantages. For example, you can become a

victim of crime like identity theft, become too much exposed, or you

can become addicted to social networking.

Around 1,153 000 people live in the Greater Metropolitan Area

(GAM) and have access to the Internet with frequency; out of this

group, 29% use the Internet every day.¹ Thus we can see how much

the Internet is used in this country and we cannot deny that it

very simple way to help ourselves with any kind of information or

any kind of work that we need. Social networking is a very good tool

these days, and each day people have more access to this, but it is

important to know that you have to use it carefully because there

are many dangerous disadvantages. For example, you can become a

victim of crime like identity theft, become too much exposed, or you

can become addicted to social networking.

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Around 1,153 000 people live in the Greater Metropolitan Area

(GAM) and have access to the Internet with frequency; out of this

group, 29% use the Internet every day.¹ Thus we can see how much

the Internet is used in this country and we cannot deny that it is a

very simple way to help ourselves with any kind of information or

any kind of work that we need. Social networking is a very good tool

these days, and each day people have more access to this, but it is

ully because there

are many dangerous disadvantages. For example, you can become a

victim of crime like identity theft, become too much exposed, or you

The first disadvantage of

social networking is that you can

you use social networking, you have to give some information to

these sites. In many cases this information is personal like the ID, cell

phone number, address, bank account, etc. The problem is, if you are

not careful, this information can be used by other people with bad

intentions. This person could be a thief and you can be a victim of

crime, which is called identity theft. This happens when your

information is stolen and someone else uses it for buying expensive

things. For example, with your credit card and all your personal

information, she/he or they can buy electrical devices, jewelry or just

clean out all your money from your account.

¹ Taken from www.elfinancierocr.com

The first disadvantage of

social networking is that you can become a victim of crime. When

you use social networking, you have to give some information to

these sites. In many cases this information is personal like the ID, cell

phone number, address, bank account, etc. The problem is, if you are

information can be used by other people with bad

intentions. This person could be a thief and you can be a victim of

crime, which is called identity theft. This happens when your

information is stolen and someone else uses it for buying expensive

For example, with your credit card and all your personal

information, she/he or they can buy electrical devices, jewelry or just

clean out all your money from your account.

www.elfinancierocr.com

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become a victim of crime. When

you use social networking, you have to give some information to

these sites. In many cases this information is personal like the ID, cell

phone number, address, bank account, etc. The problem is, if you are

information can be used by other people with bad

intentions. This person could be a thief and you can be a victim of

crime, which is called identity theft. This happens when your

information is stolen and someone else uses it for buying expensive

For example, with your credit card and all your personal

information, she/he or they can buy electrical devices, jewelry or just

social networking is that you can become too much exposed and lose

your privacy. A lot of people, who use Facebook, Twitter, and Google

Plus, etc, almost always post what they do, what they eat, where

they go, where they are, and every kind of information jeopardize

them, because people who have access to this information can know

too much about these things that users post. And users put their

lives in the hands of strangers, who many times can be pers

bad intensions and who can cause damage. For this reason it is

important to be careful with what kind of information you want to

share. It is obvious that in social media people share photos and their

information. But also it is important that peo

how much information is necessary to share and what kind of

information is dangerous to share.

The second disadvantage of

social networking is that you can become too much exposed and lose

your privacy. A lot of people, who use Facebook, Twitter, and Google

Plus, etc, almost always post what they do, what they eat, where

hey go, where they are, and every kind of information jeopardize

them, because people who have access to this information can know

too much about these things that users post. And users put their

lives in the hands of strangers, who many times can be pers

bad intensions and who can cause damage. For this reason it is

important to be careful with what kind of information you want to

share. It is obvious that in social media people share photos and their

information. But also it is important that people get conscious about

how much information is necessary to share and what kind of

information is dangerous to share.

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The second disadvantage of

social networking is that you can become too much exposed and lose

your privacy. A lot of people, who use Facebook, Twitter, and Google

Plus, etc, almost always post what they do, what they eat, where

hey go, where they are, and every kind of information jeopardize

them, because people who have access to this information can know

too much about these things that users post. And users put their

lives in the hands of strangers, who many times can be persons with

bad intensions and who can cause damage. For this reason it is

important to be careful with what kind of information you want to

share. It is obvious that in social media people share photos and their

ple get conscious about

how much information is necessary to share and what kind of

The third disadvantage of

social networking is that you can become addicted to this. If you are

24/7 in front of a computer, if you re

someone´s post without any reason, check in on Foursquare

everywhere you go, when it is the first thing that you do in the

morning and when you update your status always, it is because you

are an addict. If you usually do all this, i

addicted to media, and it is a big problem that you have to notice

and do something about it. You are spending too much time on

things that are not important in your life; you are ignoring all the

important things to do. The prob

work, your studies, your family and your friends because you do not

spend time with them, and you put in risk even your health because

being in the Internet for too much time can cause problems to you,

like difficulty to get focus, headaches, or pain in your hands and all

your body.

The third disadvantage of

social networking is that you can become addicted to this. If you are

24/7 in front of a computer, if you read, comment, or share

someone´s post without any reason, check in on Foursquare

everywhere you go, when it is the first thing that you do in the

morning and when you update your status always, it is because you

If you usually do all this, it is probable that you are

addicted to media, and it is a big problem that you have to notice

and do something about it. You are spending too much time on

things that are not important in your life; you are ignoring all the

important things to do. The problem is that you put in danger your

work, your studies, your family and your friends because you do not

spend time with them, and you put in risk even your health because

being in the Internet for too much time can cause problems to you,

get focus, headaches, or pain in your hands and all

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social networking is that you can become addicted to this. If you are

ad, comment, or share

someone´s post without any reason, check in on Foursquare

everywhere you go, when it is the first thing that you do in the

morning and when you update your status always, it is because you

t is probable that you are

addicted to media, and it is a big problem that you have to notice

and do something about it. You are spending too much time on

things that are not important in your life; you are ignoring all the

lem is that you put in danger your

work, your studies, your family and your friends because you do not

spend time with them, and you put in risk even your health because

being in the Internet for too much time can cause problems to you,

get focus, headaches, or pain in your hands and all

negative factors of social networking cause victims of crime, because

of becoming too much exposed, losing your privacy and becoming

addicted to this. We can see now how dangerous social networks

are, but nowadays it is im

networking, and day by day it becomes very powerful and useful.

However, we have to be conscious and

the negative and dangerous factors that this technological tool

brings. Some advice could be to

we add to our profile and to post only necessary information and not

something that will put us in danger. As another example, we could

post only few pictures and little personal data. Also, do a schedule of

how much time we will spend on the Internet in order to not become

addicts. Finally, social networking is useful yes, but it also has

disadvantages, really dangerous disadvantages; however, if we know

how to be careful and smart with it, we can enjoy quietly and

without hazards.

In conclusion, the previous three

negative factors of social networking cause victims of crime, because

of becoming too much exposed, losing your privacy and becoming

addicted to this. We can see now how dangerous social networks

are, but nowadays it is impossible to not be part of social

networking, and day by day it becomes very powerful and useful.

However, we have to be conscious and are prepared to overcome

the negative and dangerous factors that this technological tool

brings. Some advice could be to be more careful with the people who

we add to our profile and to post only necessary information and not

something that will put us in danger. As another example, we could

post only few pictures and little personal data. Also, do a schedule of

e we will spend on the Internet in order to not become

addicts. Finally, social networking is useful yes, but it also has

disadvantages, really dangerous disadvantages; however, if we know

how to be careful and smart with it, we can enjoy quietly and

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In conclusion, the previous three

negative factors of social networking cause victims of crime, because

of becoming too much exposed, losing your privacy and becoming

addicted to this. We can see now how dangerous social networks

possible to not be part of social

networking, and day by day it becomes very powerful and useful.

prepared to overcome

the negative and dangerous factors that this technological tool

be more careful with the people who

we add to our profile and to post only necessary information and not

something that will put us in danger. As another example, we could

post only few pictures and little personal data. Also, do a schedule of

e we will spend on the Internet in order to not become

addicts. Finally, social networking is useful yes, but it also has

disadvantages, really dangerous disadvantages; however, if we know

how to be careful and smart with it, we can enjoy quietly and

Environmental problems in this world are a difficult topic. Most people do

not know how important the life in a clean and healthy world is. The world

is destroyed by trash and smoke. People are not conscious about the fact

that the rivers are contaminated with agrochemicals, that the marine

resources are overexploited. An example is that in houses we do not

recycle and throw trash the everywhere. The environmental problems are

affecting the property and quality of people's lives an

because of the pollution in the air and the water. Therefore, citizens must

become more aware of the problem, demand respect for the environment

and contribute to its preservation

Environmental problems in this world are a difficult topic. Most people do

not know how important the life in a clean and healthy world is. The world

is destroyed by trash and smoke. People are not conscious about the fact

rivers are contaminated with agrochemicals, that the marine

resources are overexploited. An example is that in houses we do not

recycle and throw trash the everywhere. The environmental problems are

affecting the property and quality of people's lives and the people are sick

because of the pollution in the air and the water. Therefore, citizens must

become more aware of the problem, demand respect for the environment

and contribute to its preservation.

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Environmental problems in this world are a difficult topic. Most people do

not know how important the life in a clean and healthy world is. The world

is destroyed by trash and smoke. People are not conscious about the fact

rivers are contaminated with agrochemicals, that the marine

resources are overexploited. An example is that in houses we do not

recycle and throw trash the everywhere. The environmental problems are

d the people are sick

because of the pollution in the air and the water. Therefore, citizens must

become more aware of the problem, demand respect for the environment

How can the world be contaminated

by the presence of garbage or smoke?

The main cause of the great quantity of

pollution is the lack of education of the

population, because it is a fact that there

are few people who take care of the

environment. Another ca

garbage accumulates on the sidewalks

and this causes floods, on the other hand when the trash reaches the

rivers where the fonts are contaminated and this causes the water to

become impossible to consume. In addition, we must remember that

some laws have attempted to reduce the waste produced by people.

However, there is only a small amount of people who have tried to

reduce the consumption of polluting products.

are at the root of the problems of environment

How can the world be contaminated

by the presence of garbage or smoke?

The main cause of the great quantity of

pollution is the lack of education of the

population, because it is a fact that there

are few people who take care of the

environment. Another cause is that

garbage accumulates on the sidewalks

and this causes floods, on the other hand when the trash reaches the

rivers where the fonts are contaminated and this causes the water to

become impossible to consume. In addition, we must remember that

e laws have attempted to reduce the waste produced by people.

However, there is only a small amount of people who have tried to

reduce the consumption of polluting products.

The lack of culture and education

are at the root of the problems of environmental pollution. The constant

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and this causes floods, on the other hand when the trash reaches the

rivers where the fonts are contaminated and this causes the water to

become impossible to consume. In addition, we must remember that

e laws have attempted to reduce the waste produced by people.

However, there is only a small amount of people who have tried to

The lack of culture and education

al pollution. The constant

assault on the environment is a concern because it has become "a

fashion" and there are few people who take action to combat it.

Nowadays people do not mind throwing away no matter whether they

cause damage, pollute rivers and do

that the problem begins at home, in schools and work places. The higher

authorities should act quickly and with concrete and immediate actions

to improve the quality of life for all, including strong laws that have

consequence.

To discuss measures to prevent

pollution we must to remember that exist some laws that prohibit and

punish to individuals and companies that contaminate the environmental

but the real solution is that the law be fulfilled and punish heavily and in a

timely manner to the responsible.

recent years have contributed to the protection of green areas and

reduced consumption thus reducing the production of waste and

environmental damage. Governments around the world have

implemented some practices such as s

assault on the environment is a concern because it has become "a

fashion" and there are few people who take action to combat it.

Nowadays people do not mind throwing away no matter whether they

cause damage, pollute rivers and do not recycle. Therefore, it is evident

that the problem begins at home, in schools and work places. The higher

authorities should act quickly and with concrete and immediate actions

to improve the quality of life for all, including strong laws that have

To discuss measures to prevent

pollution we must to remember that exist some laws that prohibit and

punish to individuals and companies that contaminate the environmental

but the real solution is that the law be fulfilled and punish heavily and in a

timely manner to the responsible. On the other hand some actions in

recent years have contributed to the protection of green areas and

reduced consumption thus reducing the production of waste and

environmental damage. Governments around the world have

implemented some practices such as separating waste by category,

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assault on the environment is a concern because it has become "a

fashion" and there are few people who take action to combat it.

Nowadays people do not mind throwing away no matter whether they

not recycle. Therefore, it is evident

that the problem begins at home, in schools and work places. The higher

authorities should act quickly and with concrete and immediate actions

to improve the quality of life for all, including strong laws that have a bad

pollution we must to remember that exist some laws that prohibit and

punish to individuals and companies that contaminate the environmental

but the real solution is that the law be fulfilled and punish heavily and in a

On the other hand some actions in

recent years have contributed to the protection of green areas and

reduced consumption thus reducing the production of waste and

environmental damage. Governments around the world have

eparating waste by category,

reusing waste and safer health policies available to citizens. All these

measures should be practiced by

education and love for the planet. Separating, recycling and disposal are

simple techniques that anyone can put into practice. The importance of

taking action is important to help planet and to allow better life, cleaner

air, among other advantages.

Finally, after mentioning problems with

environmental pollution we must remember that

each person must commit to the trash scraps;

simple actions like sorting trash and worrying

(gerund) about the amount of products we

consume are examples of preventive measures to

improve the planet. According to statistics

companies and individuals who im

in the environment help to reach those ideas spread rapidly between

different societies and thus soon the idea can be distributed worldwide.

Some simple ideas like saving energy are not implemented by people

despite being an action of general purpose and simple. The interest of the

government can also help to diminish the pollution and we have such a

company in Costa Rica called RITEVE that small actions contributing to the

reduction of car emissions. Other action

reusing waste and safer health policies available to citizens. All these

measures should be practiced by everyone not by compromise but by

education and love for the planet. Separating, recycling and disposal are

ques that anyone can put into practice. The importance of

taking action is important to help planet and to allow better life, cleaner

air, among other advantages.

Finally, after mentioning problems with

environmental pollution we must remember that

each person must commit to the trash scraps;

simple actions like sorting trash and worrying

(gerund) about the amount of products we

consume are examples of preventive measures to

improve the planet. According to statistics

companies and individuals who implement plans to reduce pollution levels

in the environment help to reach those ideas spread rapidly between

different societies and thus soon the idea can be distributed worldwide.

Some simple ideas like saving energy are not implemented by people

e being an action of general purpose and simple. The interest of the

government can also help to diminish the pollution and we have such a

company in Costa Rica called RITEVE that small actions contributing to the

reduction of car emissions. Other actions such as social initiatives are

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reusing waste and safer health policies available to citizens. All these

not by compromise but by

education and love for the planet. Separating, recycling and disposal are

ques that anyone can put into practice. The importance of

taking action is important to help planet and to allow better life, cleaner

Finally, after mentioning problems with

environmental pollution we must remember that

each person must commit to the trash scraps;

simple actions like sorting trash and worrying

(gerund) about the amount of products we

consume are examples of preventive measures to

improve the planet. According to statistics

plement plans to reduce pollution levels

in the environment help to reach those ideas spread rapidly between

different societies and thus soon the idea can be distributed worldwide.

Some simple ideas like saving energy are not implemented by people

e being an action of general purpose and simple. The interest of the

government can also help to diminish the pollution and we have such a

company in Costa Rica called RITEVE that small actions contributing to the

s such as social initiatives are

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acclimated programs that were created as programs dedicated to waste

collection with the help of the same people who are interested in the

welfare of your community. In short every person is obliged to worry

about finding control measures because waste is produced every day and

also to reduce the high consumerism that the global society is facing.

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Article about Disadvantages of social networks:

Social Networks and the Performance of Individuals and Groups:

A field study involving 190 employees in 38 work groups representing 5 diverse organizations

provided evidence that social networks, as defined in terms of both positive and negative relations, are

related to both individual and group performance. As hypothesized, individual job performance was

positively related to centrality in the advice network and negatively related to centrality in the hindrance

network. Hindrance network density was significantly and negatively related to group performance. Social

Networks and the Performance of Individuals and Groups Page 4

A growing body of management theory and research takes as its central premise the

embeddedness (Granovetter, 1985) of individuals in social networks. The distinctive characteristic of

this stream of research lies in how it appeals to the structural properties of social networks in explaining

outcomes. From this perspective, individuals enjoy advantages or suffer disadvantages by virtue of their

positions within social networks, such as organizational assimilation (Sparrowe & Liden, 1997),

promotions (Burt, 1992), and turnover (Krackhardt & Porter, 1986). Centrality, the extent to which a

given individual is connected to others in a network, is the structural property most often associated with

instrumental outcomes, including power (Brass, 1984), influence in decision-making (Friedkin, 1993),

and innovation (Ibarra, 1993).

Source: In Press - Academy of Management Journal

Running Head: Social Networks and the Performance of Individuals and Groups

Social Networks and the Performance of Individuals and Groups

RAYMOND T. SPARROWE

Cleveland State University

Department of Management and Labor Relations

Taken from: http://www.aom.pace.edu/amj/april2001/sparrowe.pdf

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Article about Environmental Problem Here:

Effects of Plastic Pollution

Plastic is a commodity that is consumed on a large-scale all around the world. The production as well as disposal of

plastic, pose a great threat to all the life forms on earth. This material takes years to discompose, which is one of the

factors that kill many animals in water as well as on land. During the manufacture of plastic, many hazardous chemicals

are emitted which has resulted into dreadful disorders and diseases in humans. Ethylene oxide, xylene and benzene

are some of the chemical toxins present in plastic that has miserable effects on the environment.

This substance is not easy to dispose, as it causes permanent harm to living beings. However, unaware of the drastic

problems caused due to plastic, this substance is recycled and put up in the market for the people to consume. Hence,

it continues to be dangerous and risks the life on earth. Any form of plastic disposal too, cause harm to the

environment in which we dwell. Burning the plastic causes contamination of atmosphere, due to the release of

poisonous chemicals. Disposing plastic into water or land causes contamination and even increases the mortality rate

of animals. Recycling the substance requires labors, which are at risk of developing skin and respiratory problems, due

to inhalation of toxic chemicals. As you read further, the article discloses some of the harmful consequences of such

pollution.

Effects

The rural areas are more prone to any kind of pollution due to poor disposable systems. The people from rural areas

often use plastic bags and bottles on a large-scale. Unaware of the harm caused due to plastic, rural people are a

contributing factor to pollution. Due to improper disposal systems, many stray animals end up consuming plastic which

eventually leads to their death. Also during the rains, the plastic fallen on the road gets washed away into the nearby

water reservoirs and even flow into drains. Plastic flowing in the drainage blocks the water providing a shelter for

mosquitoes to breed.

As we all know that only 1% of water on earth is drinking water, it is soon getting contaminated due to dumping of

plastic wastes. Plastic takes many years to decompose and during the process of decomposition, it releases some toxic

chemicals such as Styrene Trimer, Bisphenol A and a by-product of Polystyrene. Bisphenol A is a harmful chemical that

damages the reproductive system of animals. Disposal of plastic in oceans affects both marine animals and also the

seabirds. As the years pass, plastic releases harmful chemicals and also breaks down into small pieces, tricking the

animals for small water species. The animal's body might decompose, but the plastic consumed by it will remain to

pose threat to other marine animals. Marine species can also at times get tangled in the plastic layer, formed out of

dumping plastic wastes in the water.

Also wind carry and deposit the plastic from one place to other, littering the land. It also gets stuck on fences, trees

and water bodies. Any animal that comes in the vicinity of plastic, might even get tangled and suffocate to death.

By: Amruta Gaikwad

Taken from: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/effects-of-plastic-pollution.html

Statistics:

Taken from: http://www.thenewecologist.com/2011/06/environmentalhttp://www.thenewecologist.com/2011/06/environmental-statistics/

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Source: http://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/recent

http://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/recent-polls/

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