The development of technology has made anyone to have access to anything. This condition has brought huge impact to the society. One of the impact is health problem caused by the use of gadget. Of all possible health problem resulting from the use of gadget, eye health is still the major problem. Sadly, the major victims are children.

Handy gadget such as smartphone and tablet emit strong light in order to keep the display clear and bright. The light produce by the gadget screen expose the eye of the users with abundance amount of light that could damage the eye because the eye muscle will lose its flexibility as it stays on stretched condition for long period. If the eye have lost its flexibility, the eye will experience myopia or hypermetropy. If it happen to our children, they have to wear glasses all the time.

The size of the gadget screen is small compare to our TV at home. When children use their gadget, they usually don’t realize that they put it too close to their eyes. Many has reported that after they play with their gadget for about two hours, they feel dizzy and they cannot see clearly. The worst scenario that could happen to them if this condition continue was the damage of the nerve system. 

The indiscriminate hunting of endangered houbara bustard birds in Pakistan by rich hunting parties from the Gulf nations has pushed the species toward extinction. The hunting was initially banned by the Pakistani courts, but under continuous pressure from the provincial governments of Sind, Baluchistan, and Punjab, as well as the federal government, recently the courts lifted the ban on the hunting of this vulnerable species. Some people in Pakistan have been advocating for sustainable hunting of the species instead of a complete ban, but this is highly debatable. Reckless hunting for decades has pushed this beautiful species toward extinction and it is now critically endangered in Pakistan. No reliable or credible statistics on the population dynamics of the species are available either. Unless specially protected by the law, the species run the risk of becoming extinct in the wild in the next few decades.

      Under these circumstances, the only logical approach to save the species from extinction in the not-so-distant future is to immediately start a comprehensive captive breeding program for the species across the nation. If the captive breeding program runs successfully and produces an appreciable number of chicks, then reintroduction programs could be initiated in their wild habitats. Only after rebuilding the population for some time in the wild and allowing them to breed naturally to reach a sustainable population could some restricted hunting be planned. Currently, the low numbers have made this species vulnerable and with zero or poor monitoring, sustainable hunting practices in Pakistan for this dwindling species will not work.

If there is one cornerstone that has been supporting the foundations of human civilization for the last five thousand years, I would say it is education. Generally speaking, it can be described as the process of passing on knowledge, experience, and skills from older generations to younger ones, although it comprises much more. Starting perhaps with palaeolithic art on cave walls and ending up with today's highly technological online services, education has always been something more significant than a transfer of knowledge. I believe one could say that education unites and incorporates people around the globe into one community, sharing the same values, history, knowledge, and aspirations.

This is probably why we tend to see people who refuse to share global values as outcasts and marginals. Indeed, despite all the proclaimed tolerance, we rarely take the representatives of mindsets alternative to the majority seriously. With all due respect to the right of an individual to believe in whatever he or she wants, in schools and colleges students learn that Earth is a globe, and that the Universe is approximately 14 billion years old.

They learn that all species living on the planet today evolved from their more primitive relatives, and that this process continues at present. They learn that the sky is neither solid, nor is it inhabited by divine spirits. They learn all this not because one group of people oppresses the right of another one to confess their beliefs, but because some theories are supported by facts and scientific evidence while others are not.

So, one of the reasons why education is important is its ability to include an individual into a system of values and beliefs shared by the community of educated people worldwide. If there is a meeting between two people who belong to completely different cultures, but have the same level of education, they will be able to understand each other-not in terms of language, but in terms of outlook. They will share the same concepts about how the world is organized, and this is one of the fundamentals of communication. In a way, education is a door to the modern world with all of its opportunities.

The development of technology has made anyone to have access to anything. This condition has brought huge impact to the society. One of the impact is health problem caused by the use of gadget. Of all possible health problem resulting from the use of gadget, eye health is still the major problem. Sadly, the major victims are children.

Handy gadget such as smartphone and tablet emit strong light in order to keep the display clear and bright. The light produce by the gadget screen expose the eye of the users with abundance amount of light that could damage the eye because the eye muscle will lose its flexibility as it stays on stretched condition for long period. If the eye have lost its flexibility, the eye will experience myopia or hypermetropy. If it happen to our children, they have to wear glasses all the time.

The size of the gadget screen is small compare to our TV at home. When children use their gadget, they usually don’t realize that they put it too close to their eyes. Many has reported that after they play with their gadget for about two hours, they feel dizzy and they cannot see clearly. The worst scenario that could happen to them if this condition continue was the damage of the nerve system. 

What do you see on our school grounds? You'll probably notice a big gray building, a black parking lot, a gray playground, and a small field with patches of grass. What don't you see? Trees. Planting trees would make our school look beautiful, but there are more important reasons why trees should be planted.

First, planting trees will clean the air around us. Trees do this naturally by getting rid of particles and gases that causes air pollution, such as carbon monoxide. Trees take in this particles and gases, called pollutants, and still only release oxygen.

Second, planting trees on school grounds will reduce heating and cooling costs. For example, trees can block cold winds, especially during the winter. They serve as "windbreakers" and help reduce the amount of indoor heating we need. In addition, on hot days, trees create shade when they're planted near windows. The more shade they make, the less air conditioning we have to use. In fact, scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stated that three shade can reduce a home's utility bill about $250 each year. Imagine how much a whole school would save.

Some people argue that planting trees is too expensive. They worry that it would be too costly to buy and maintain trees. However, the money we would spend on trees and maintenance is very little compared the money we'd save on utility bills.

Do you want to breathe cleaner air and save money for school? If so, join the Committee for a Cleaner School Environment. We're meeting during lunch on Wednesday in the library. Bring your lunch and any friends interested in improving our environment. We can make things better if we work together.

Reading is an important activity for children. Reading develops vocabulary: The more your child reads, the more new words will find their way into his vocabulary. Reading allows for exposure to words and phrases that you might not use as part of normal speech. “When you read aloud to your child, you are not only helping to prepare her to learn to read, you are also exposing her to rich language she otherwise might not hear,” states Susan Canizares, Ph.D, a specialist in language and literacy development.

Reading increases attention span: Encouraging good reading habits from an early age develops your child’s attention span and allows them to focus better and for longer periods of time. Reading combats the epidemic of poor attention span in today’s children.

Good reading habits prepare children for school: Children who spend a lot of time reading prior to attending school will have an easier time adapting to the reading-focused learning environment in their future classrooms.

Developing reading habits early leads to a lifelong love of books: Children who start reading regularly from an early age are more likely to enjoy reading later in life. This will serve them well throughout their education and beyond.

Reading encourages a thirst for knowledge: Children with good reading habits learn more about the world around them, and develop an interest in other cultures. Reading leads to asking questions, and seeking answers, which means children learn more every day.

You can teach your child good reading habits and motivate them to read by:

- Reading to them from a young age, as early as possible

- Modeling good reading habits by taking the time to read yourself

- Encouraging conversations about content of what your child has been reading.

Reading is an important activity for children. Reading develops vocabulary: The more your child reads, the more new words will find their way into his vocabulary. Reading allows for exposure to words and phrases that you might not use as part of normal speech. “When you read aloud to your child, you are not only helping to prepare her to learn to read, you are also exposing her to rich language she otherwise might not hear,” states Susan Canizares, Ph.D, a specialist in language and literacy development.

Reading increases attention span: Encouraging good reading habits from an early age develops your child’s attention span and allows them to focus better and for longer periods of time. Reading combats the epidemic of poor attention span in today’s children.

Good reading habits prepare children for school: Children who spend a lot of time reading prior to attending school will have an easier time adapting to the reading-focused learning environment in their future classrooms.

Developing reading habits early leads to a lifelong love of books: Children who start reading regularly from an early age are more likely to enjoy reading later in life. This will serve them well throughout their education and beyond.

Reading encourages a thirst for knowledge: Children with good reading habits learn more about the world around them, and develop an interest in other cultures. Reading leads to asking questions, and seeking answers, which means children learn more every day.

You can teach your child good reading habits and motivate them to read by:

- Reading to them from a young age, as early as possible

- Modeling good reading habits by taking the time to read yourself

- Encouraging conversations about content of what your child has been reading.

If there is one cornerstone that has been supporting the foundations of human civilization for the last five thousand years, I would say it is education. Generally speaking, it can be described as the process of passing on knowledge, experience, and skills from older generations to younger ones, although it comprises much more. Starting perhaps with palaeolithic art on cave walls and ending up with today's highly technological online services, education has always been something more significant than a transfer of knowledge. I believe one could say that education unites and incorporates people around the globe into one community, sharing the same values, history, knowledge, and aspirations.

This is probably why we tend to see people who refuse to share global values as outcasts and marginals. Indeed, despite all the proclaimed tolerance, we rarely take the representatives of mindsets alternative to the majority seriously. With all due respect to the right of an individual to believe in whatever he or she wants, in schools and colleges students learn that Earth is a globe, and that the Universe is approximately 14 billion years old.

They learn that all species living on the planet today evolved from their more primitive relatives, and that this process continues at present. They learn that the sky is neither solid, nor is it inhabited by divine spirits. They learn all this not because one group of people oppresses the right of another one to confess their beliefs, but because some theories are supported by facts and scientific evidence while others are not.

So, one of the reasons why education is important is its ability to include an individual into a system of values and beliefs shared by the community of educated people worldwide. If there is a meeting between two people who belong to completely different cultures, but have the same level of education, they will be able to understand each other-not in terms of language, but in terms of outlook. They will share the same concepts about how the world is organized, and this is one of the fundamentals of communication. In a way, education is a door to the modern world with all of its opportunities.

(1) What do you see on our school grounds? You'll probably notice a big gray building, a black parking lot, a gray playground, and a small field with patches of grass. What don't you see? Trees. Planting trees would make our school look beautiful, but there are more important reasons why trees should be planted.

(2) First, planting trees will clean the air around us. Trees do this naturally by getting rid of particles and gases that causes air pollution, such as carbon monoxide. Trees take in these particles, and gases, called pollutants, and still only release oxygen.

(3) Second, planting trees on school grounds will reduce heating and cooling costs. For example, trees can block cold winds, especially during the winter. They serve as "windbreakers" and help reduce the amount of indoor heating we need. In addition, on hot days, trees create shade when they're planted near windows. The more shade they make, the less air conditioning we have to use. In fact, scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stated that three shade can reduce a home's utility bill about $250 each year. Imagine how much a whole school would save.

(4) Some people argue that planting trees is too expensive. They worry that it would be too costly to buy and maintain trees. However, the money we would spend on trees and maintenance is very little compared the money we'd save on utility bills.

(5) Do you want to breathe cleaner air and save money for school? If so, join the Committee for a Cleaner School Environment. We're meeting during lunch on Wednesday in the library. Bring your lunch and any friends interested in improving our environment. We can make things better if we work together.

Reading is an important activity for children. Reading develops vocabulary: The more your child reads, the more new words will find their way into his vocabulary. Reading allows for exposure to words and phrases that you might not use as part of normal speech. “When you read aloud to your child, you are not only helping to prepare her to learn to read, you are also exposing her to rich language she otherwise might not hear,” states Susan Canizares, Ph.D, a specialist in language and literacy development.

Reading increases attention span: Encouraging good reading habits from an early age develops your child’s attention span and allows them to focus better and for longer periods of time. Reading combats the epidemic of poor attention span in today’s children.

Good reading habits prepare children for school: Children who spend a lot of time reading prior to attending school will have an easier time adapting to the reading-focused learning environment in their future classrooms.

Developing reading habits early leads to a lifelong love of books: Children who start reading regularly from an early age are more likely to enjoy reading later in life. This will serve them well throughout their education and beyond.

Reading encourages a thirst for knowledge: Children with good reading habits learn more about the world around them, and develop an interest in other cultures. Reading leads to asking questions, and seeking answers, which means children learn more every day.

You can teach your child good reading habits and motivate them to read by:

- Reading to them from a young age, as early as possible

- Modeling good reading habits by taking the time to read yourself

- Encouraging conversations about content of what your child has been reading.