That modern gadgets have changed the world‚ is a gross understatement. No one wants to go back to the days of no television‚ no washing machines and certainly‚ no cell phone. Hi-tech gadgets are proliferating by the dozen‚ as companies vie with each other to catch the eyes of gadget freaks or just time-pinched consumers. Yet‚ rising from the din of MP3 players‚ DVD film premiers and podcasts is an ever increasing evidence‚ braced by scientific work‚ of the ill-health effects of modern gadgets
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In today’s constantly changing society‚ more and more people are becoming more materialistic. This is particularly so in the cities and more urbanized areas. Take America as an example. Compared with three or four decades ago‚ Americans today are very much more materialistic. Materialism is usually more apparent in cities because in the cities‚ people are constantly exposed to new inventions that make life easier. These new inventions often come with a hefty price tag attached to them‚ simply because
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Modern living has made people of India weak‚ unhealthy and disease prone...Modern living means adopting the western culture‚ smoking‚ drinking‚ eating pizzas and burgers‚ etc.Also working at night times in a BPO or a Call Centre is now a days modern living.....But this makes u obese and also mentally sick as scientifically it is proved that brain automatically relaxes...So the people working in the companies become mentally ill and sick......Now don’t we see teens and adults smoking in shops‚ in
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Jay Holeman June 1‚ 2014 ENG 1100 Advantages of Small Town Living vs. the Advantages of Big City Living I have lived in small towns with their quiet charm and easy lay back living. I have also lived in big city where this is always something to do. But what if you had to choose? Let ’s compare the two. Both small towns and big cities have aspects and qualities that are good‚ one has a slower typing of living‚ while the one is fast. In a small town‚ there are some values that are more important
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Talking about where you prefer to live in‚ a big city or a small town‚ different people have different point of views. Although it is bit difficult to say that it is better to live in a big city than to live in a small town or vice versa‚ from my personal perspective‚ I prefer to live in a metropolitan big city. There are some reasons that i want to say as follows. Facilities in city are more easily available. Many products which come on the markets‚ ranging from electronic items to even simple
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Urban living nowadays is oppressive. Pollution and overpopulation in big cities will undoubtedly increase in years to come. This is definitely having an impact on health and life expectancy of townspeople. At the same time there are obvious advantages to urban living in terms of entertainment‚ culture‚ interesting architecture‚ shopping. . If I had a choice I would prefer living in a small town but I would go to big cities at weekends or vacations for shopping‚ sightseeing and entertaining. Why
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It is widely believed that life in a small city it is a pleasant one‚ peaceful‚ and you have no surprises‚ you now everyone and everyone knows. What is more‚ it is generally suggested that living in a big city gives you immense work opportunities‚ and unlimited resources for you dream to become a reality. So which is it? One point in favor of the small town is that you now everyone. You know who to trust and who to be afraid of. You know all the friends of your children‚ so you don’t have worry
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Small Town King City and Big City Los Angeles‚ California COM/155 February 22‚ 2014 Dr. Cheryl Hancock Is the fast paced‚ on the go lifestyle for you‚ or do you prefer a relaxed and slower take on life?" Living in a small town‚ like King City‚ CA‚ there are many downfalls or perks that big city dwellers may never understand or appreciate. The same can be said for living in a big city such as Los Angeles‚ CA. While the similarities are obvious‚ such as them both have schools
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in the Southwest. It also is a border city‚ separating the United States and Mexico. Just on the other side of the border lies Ciudad Juarez‚ which affects my life and those around me. Living in a border city causes important changes such as being bilingual‚ having international students at my school‚ and being able to experience a different culture without having to leave my city. I am a proud Hispanic‚ but I believe that if I were living in a different city I don’t think I would have had the opportunity
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Living in a small town is better than in a big city I am not an adaptable and ambitious person. I don’t like challenges. I like to stay in a comfortable place surrounded by the people I know and enjoy my life. According to my characters‚ living in a small town will be the best option for me. I find there are many reasons why I choose to live in a small town. I can form a truly deep friendship in a small town. The type of friendship that wasn’t form based on social status‚ but based on the character
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