Thursday, 5 February 2009
My Research on Bluetooth Security
Monday, 8 September 2008
Verb Patterns

1- I'm sorry I forgot to respond to your email.
2- I tried to get to the computer shop before it closed.
3- I wrote this over the summer but forgot to post it on my blog.
4- I remember hearing something about how popular the movie Titanic was in China.
5- I stopped putting my video clips on Youtube because my friends teased me.
6- She remembered to bring her video camera to the edding, so we've got a great film of it.
Exercise 2: Select the correct form
1- I'm sorry I forgot to call/calling you, but Iwas really busy.
2- I stopped in Paris for a few days to meet/meeting Henri.
3- We've stopped to meet/meeting so often. It was a waste of time
4- Learning a language means to be/being intersted in the culture as well
5- I meant to make / making some more photocopies, but i didn't have time.
6- I tried to open/ opening the window, but its too high to reach.
7- I tried to open / opening the window, but it was still too hot in the room.
8- I'll never forget to give/ giving my first presentation to the board.
9- Don't forget to look/ looking at the audience when you speak.
10- We regret to announce/ announcing the death of our founder, Mr Obuchi.
11- I regret to quit/ quiting my MBA course
Infinitive and ing + verbs

Sunday, 7 September 2008
Relative pronoun and clauses
2- Kamelia, who is one of my closet friends, always know how to console me.
3- Poligamy is a notion that I will never be able to accept.
4- An old ring, which is probably my most treasured possession, was given to me by my grand mother.
5- Few people have heard of Hicham Elgerouj who is a runner, but he is very famous in my country.
6- London which I've always dreamed of visiting, now seems to me like any other city.
Saturday, 6 September 2008
Modal Verb Exercise

Friday, 5 September 2008
Presentation Planner

Word Family

Thanks to Jim for his really hard work to penetrate some really good knowledge into us this month.
Verb Tenses

Reporting Verbs

Tuesday, 2 September 2008
First draft of Essay as it was supposed to be

‘Summarise the main effects of globalisation and discuss to what extent they are beneficial to software development industry.’
1 Introduction (198 words)
It is widely believed that international trading and communication have become the most conversed topic nearly by everyone in developed and the countries who are in their development course recently, during the last couple of decade. It is commonly assumed that globalisation has affected almost more than half of the world in various ways according to their internal and external ethics or precedence.
Before 1960s when someone hardly even knew about it, is now happened to be under the tongue of everyone in the recent years. Nor political neither educational vocalization is deemed to be as much comprehensive without merely at least a smallest indication towards globalisation. People have been seen with a variety of completely different estimations about the growth to world level, (Reith Lectures, 1999). A significant number of people claim that globalisation is not more than “just talk”. They argue that we might contract a slight amount in profits through import and export. However, a vast majority of people maintain that it can be seen albeit all over the places. In this essay, first we will look at the main effects of globalisation; secondly we’ll consider pros and cons of this on software development industry.
2 Economy
Foreign investments are opening new matter of controversy of the effects of globalisation on world economy.....
3 Environment
Another substantial apprehension may be observed as the change in environmental behaviour.....
4 Positive effects on software development
Nowadays, the world we are living in is proposed to be a global village, in which the software development industry has co-operated significantly
5 Negative effects on software development
It is becoming very common in developed countries to outsource their software to the other countries as a consequence less jobs for their own inhabitants....
6 Conclusion
Contrary to expectation, it can be clearly seen that globalisation is taking over our world in almost every aspect of life.....
Reith Lectures (1999: Lecture1), BBC Radio4, ‘RUNAWAY WORLD’, viewed 19/08/08, http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith1999/lecture1.shtml
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Essay on globalisation

It is widely believed that the globalisation has become the most conversed topic nearly by everyone in developed and the countries who are in their development course recently, during the last decade. It is commonly assumed that it has affected the nations of almost more than half of the world in various ways according to their internal and external ethics or precedence.
Before 1960s when someone hardly even knew about it, is now happened to be under the tongue of everyone in the recent years. Nor political neither educational vocalization is deemed to be as much comprehensive without merely at least a smallest indication towards globalisation. It could be known as different terms in different countries as it is likely to be due to the diverse languages but the expression is about the same everywhere.
First of all we need to know actually, what is globalisation? According to Reith Lectures (1999) people have been seen with a variety of completely different estimations about globalisation. A significant number of people claim that globalisation is not more than “just talk”. They argue that the global economy is about the same as it was years ago as we might contract a slight amount in profits through import and export. However, a vast majority of people declare that it can be seen albeit all over the places. In this essay we will carry out two main topics. First we will look on to the main effects of globalisation; secondly we’ll consider pros and cons of this on software development industry.
Globalisation may be affecting almost all of the aspects of the global age around humans such as traditions (Asian traditional dishes could be found widely available in Britain and elsewhere), culture (we normally don’t wear our cultural clothing in the UK), environment (greenhouse gases), economy (some countries are getting more affluent. Conversely, some are getting down-and-out) etc. Reith Lectures (1999), for example, noted:
"When Scots get together to celebrate their national identity, they do so in ways steeped in tradition. Men wear the kilt, with each clan having its own tartan - and their ceremonials are accompanied by the wail of the bagpipes. By means of these symbols, they show their loyalty to ancient rituals - rituals whose origins go far back into antiquity. "
Exemplified by the text above it can be clearly seen how Scots are putting off their minds from their traditional and cultural costumes just due to adopting different origins’ outfits moreover they only have them on when they get in concert to commemorate their ancient identity, which could be argued as one of the enormous losses of so called “globalisation”, as this is a universal truth “You get something, you lose something.”
Another substantial apprehension may be observed as the change in environmental behaviour. Environmental mutation is likely to be a trendy word in scientific questions on long-range structural change in the world’s natural balance. Various researchers have published their ideologies on the relationship of global trade and its effect on environment and a generally perceived idea is that it effects the environment in the same way as the economic growth does, adversely in some stage and favourably in others. As Theodore Panayotou (2000) suggests, globalisation is highly driven and articulated by the free trade, trading liberty and its outcomes. In the modern world these are tend to be the major feed through which globalization collide the natural environment and affects its quality i.e. ‘ozone layer’. The more use of trading channels i.e. shipping, transportation and more pollution as a direct result.
As it was expected, international trading should be used in order to pull off individual aspirations, to pick up standards of living and to improve worth of life. Contrary to expectations, the reality is may be completely poles apart.
Foreign investments are opening new matter of controversy of the effects of globalisation on global economy and this may pick up the pace of the structural change. Thus, shifting or moving industrial structure of the state and consequently resource use from the beginning to the end prologue to foreign investment, results in rise of labour. Globalization may diffuse capital depending on their financial characteristics or circumstances relative to existing assets. The environment may improve or deteriorate but, it can predict the economic growth worldwide and increases overall global output, globalization could implausibly reduce or amplify economic projections in individual countries, sectors and industries, exemplified by China, Uganda, Vietnam and India. Such improvements may restore public’s confidence on the rulers and feel their selves safe and secured in their nation. In opposition, humiliation of economies and people may result in induce poverty and deficiency.
Nowadays, the world we are living in is proposed to be a global village, in which the computer industry has co-operated significantly. For instance, the money can be transferred throughout the planet right away. Similarly, messages can be sent through emails or texts instantaneously across the borders. Previously, it was never thought to be possible unless someone goes personally to deliver. All of these achievements are honoured only owing the radical software development.
Technology is changing on overnight basis relentlessly in the world of machines. As a result of this, soaring dexterities are greeted always by the software development firms. Some of the current pinnacle list of skills are as follows: object-oriented programming (web-based, client-server applications, desktop and mobile applications), graphic and web designing, .NET, Oracle, SQL Server, Java, Flash, Director, Dreamweaver etc. this leads the companies to explore for the endowment broadly with the exceptional aptitude.
References:
Reith Lectures (1999: Lecture1), BBC Radio4, ‘RUNAWAY WORLD’, viewed 19/08/08, http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith1999/lecture1.shtml
Reith Lectures (1999: Lecture3), BBC Radio4, ‘RUNAWAY WORLD’, viewed 21/08/08, http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith1999/lecture3.shtml
Theodore Panayotou (2000), Working papers: Centre of International development at Harvard University, ‘Globalisation and Environment’, viewed 25/08/08, http://www.unu.edu/interlink/papers/WG1/Panayotou.pdf
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Opening sentences of the paragraphs

It is widely believed that the globalisation has become the most conversed topic nearly by everyone...
Before 1960s when someone hardly even knew about it, is now happened to be under the tongue of everyone in the recent years...
First of all we need to know actually, what is globalisation?....
Globalisation may be affecting almost all of the aspects of the global age around humans...
Another substantial apprehension may be observed as the change in environmental behaviour.
As it was expected, international trading should be used in order to pull off individual aspirations....
Foreign investments are opening new matter of controversy of the effects of globalisation on global economy....
Nowadays, the world we are living in is proposed to be a global village, in which the computer industry has co-operated significantly....
Monday, 25 August 2008
My Essay plan

Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Some stuff for the essay
Actually I found this documentary on our great educator's (Steve Wasserman) blog which I found it really nice to prepare us for the main essay for this month, the documentary is called The new rulers of the world, please have a look. And another article I found on the other teacher's blog, who I think hardly stops working for the sake of good grades of his students (Jim) the article can be found here No cheers for globalisation.
So far these both I found really interesting, I'll update my blog very soon if I find some other good stuff :)
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
c'mon Leeds lets attack globalisation, together :)

Lecture 1: Globalisation - London
Lecture 2: Risk - Hong Kong
Lecture 3: Tradition - Delhi
Lecture 4: Family - Washington DC
Lecture 5: Democracy - London
Monday, 18 August 2008
Get ready guys - Too much self study to do this month

At the end...
Best of luck to all of the class.
Here are some answers of the questions raised in the class today.
What is globalisation? - The gaurdian
New Month - Catching the time

University of Essex - Writing
UEFAP - Writing
What makes a good academic writing
University of Essex - Referencing
Constructing the paragraph
Coping with academic writing
Uni Learning - Essay writing
Academic writing module - Paragraphs
Uni Learning - Body of the essay
Some other useful links
How to structure an essay (A good explanation of Horizontal and Vertical patterns)
Try this exercise
Exercise of Topic Sentences (My score was 97% 7 out of 8 at first attempt)
Friday, 8 August 2008
Introduction and one paragraph - Draft

‘Increased use of science and technology to fight crime is an infringement on personal privacy.’ To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It is widely believed as a whole society that the most encouraging act carried out by the law enforcement agencies is considered to be the prevention of crime. If these agencies deal with the offences before they even take place, the costs we pay in result of the effects of crime may be entirely evaded. Police play a big role in crime deterrence but it doesn’t mean they are the only people to help us fight misdeeds. In this modern era we have different sorts of technologies helping us to tackle the problems we face to make our environment safe and sound. However, according to Barry Steinhardt (1999) Associate Director of The American Civil Liberties Union, CCTVs could be seen as "intrusive" and do not need to have a warrant, a probable cause or individual suspicion to search anyone. In addition, these technologies are considered not to have much effect on the crime rate as previously thought. In this essay we will undertake two main topics. First we will discuss the available technology to help us fight offensive society; secondly we will come across the consequences of this on personal privacy.
Getting in to the modern age provides us with the whole lot of extraordinary opportunities, as we can communicate around the globe in several ways using the fastest ways ever invented by the human minds in the history so far such as email, mobile phones etc. We probably fall into the most sophisticated age bracket technologically, while speaking in the favour of the other side of the argument. Even this cosmopolitan style of civilization doesn’t help lessen crime ratio. According to the Kervin Harry (2008) the percentage of crime we face now is less than it was 30 years ago but, it is still not acceptable. Thus, here we need to receive the help from up to date technology to experience living in a better environment.
Bibliography:
Harry, K. Net News (2008), ‘Letter: The recent murder and crime in St Vincent’, 25/07/08, viewed 07/08/2008, http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-9374--7-7--.html
Steinhardt, B. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) (1999), ‘Law Enforcement Should Support Privacy Laws for Public Video Surveillance’ 04/08/1999, viewed 06/08/2008, http://www.aclu.org/safefree/resources/16782res19990408.html
Note: Due to some restriction of HTML these links are not appearing in less than "<" and greater than ">" tags for this reason just typing them as it is.
Thursday, 7 August 2008
Practising arguments and counter arguments
1. It is often said that the paparazzi are too intrusive when pursuing famous people for front page photographs, and to a certain extent this is true. However, a significant number of people believe that this type of behaviour is in their own favour, to keep them in the public’s eyes.
2. Some people consider that murderers face capital punishment rather than imprisonment, and in some ways it may be possible to argue this case. However, in the developed countries like Britain this sort of punishment is considered to be a breach of human rights.
3. It is generally agreed that youth crime is rising and that the police need to take action of some kind to tackle the problem. Nevertheless, it could be handled by educating the youngsters through the different kind of teaching activities interesting enough for them to acquire their attention easily.
4. A common viewpoint is that young people are eating increasingly unhealthy diet ant that schools should therefore take measures such as banning junk food from their canteen menus. Whilst this may be a sensible idea in some ways, we should not forget that the fast food chains such as McDonald’s and Burger King contribute a big role in the economy and the job market.
5. It is widely believed that education is a universal right and that universities should therefore be open to all those who wish to undertake higher education studies. On the other hand, this seems not to be possible because of the high fees, which is directly connected to the educators’ salaries and the government might not possibly be able to afford their wages.
6. Recent research has suggested that the planet is heating up at a faster than expected rate and there have been calls for politicians to do more to address the problem. We should, however, bear in mind that we cannot leave all of the responsibility to the politicians only. We as a responsible citizen should take our part to undertake the problem standing side by side to the rulers.
7. It is often argued that ‘a glass ceiling’ makes it more difficult for women to have the same opportunities and rewards in business as their male counterparts. This may be true in some ways, but
8. Although many people say that there are risks involved in using the internet, because each and every information is available not only to the adolescents but to the kids as well whatever they want to look for. However, it all depends on individuals what type of information they need to take out of this striving technology. Whether they want to go for the good purpose or the bad reason.
Steve's Homework - 05/08/08
TS = Topic Sentence
SS = Supporting Sentences
Paragraph1
A. SS1
B. SS3
C. TS
D. SS2
Paragraph 2
A. SS2
B. TS
C. SS4
D. SS3
E. SS5
F. SS1
Paragraph 3
A. SS3
B. SS2
C. SS5
D. TS
E. SS1
F. SS4
Paragraph 3
A. SS5
B. TS
C. SS4
D. SS6
E. SS2
F. SS3
G. SS7