Monday, May 17, 2010

Visitors to Canada, 1996 to 2006


The line chart demonstrates the fluctuation of visitors from Spain and Japan to Canada from1996 to 2006. Overall, the number of tourists fluctuated greatly over the period with more visitors coming from Japan.
Starting in 1996, there was a significant difference in the number of visitors from Spain to Canada. There were almost 300,000 Spanish visitors, compared to 850,000 Japanese visitors. The fewest number of Spanish visitors was in 1996. The number of visitors from Japan was 800,000 while 250,000 were from Spain in 1996. The number of Spanish visitors shown in the graph differed from the number of Japanese visitors by 50%. Between 1996 and 1999 the visitors from Spain sharply increased to 6000,000 visitors. The number of Japanese visitors remained steady from 1996 to 2001. In 1999 the number of Japanese visitors gradually decreased. On the other hand, the number of Spanish visitors sharply decreased. Moreover, the number of Spanish visitors grew significantly. Also, the number of Spanish visitors was the highest in 2001 and the lowest in 1996.
In conclusion, the number of Japanese visitors outnumbered the Spanish visitors during the ten years period.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Etisalat argument


I believe the companies like Etisalat in each country control the internet. In the UAE, Etisalat blocks some of the websites to control media content .However, in some countries they can access any sites they want. In this essay I will discuss both sides of the topic whether control of media is good or not.

People who support what Etisalat does believe that blocking the bad websites is useful for children .For example, children can access websites that effect our Islamic principles. Some people think that blocking these websites is a good way to keep people thinking about good things only. For example, the students can do their research without thinking to enter another sites. Control of the media is a good way so, you can leave your children alone while watching TV.

On the other hand some people who support open media think that they will learn more information about the world . For instance, they will know more about policies of other states. Open media gives you the chance to expand your knowledge about another cultures. If you travel you will not offend the customs of the country. Also, some of the people who support open media think that they can have several relations on the Net. This can help them in their practical life.

In conclusion, there are strong arguments both for against open media. I believe the points in favor to keep blocking sites is stronger than those against.