.. Body Modification ..

Body modification is changing of the body by various means and to varying degrees from its natural and original state to another. The two most popular forms of practice that are available to people these days are; tattooing and piercing.

There are four different types of body modifications, they are:
< > Non Invasion Practices- Those that do not alter their body structure's but instead the surface such as: make-up, body painting, cutting/colouration of the hair, coloured contact lenses, clip on earrings and tattoos etc.

< > Invasion Practices- Those that modify by temporarily, or permanently, changing the body by addition to or removal of a part of the body, such as: cutting, piercing, implants or ink etc.

< > Temporary Decorations- These are decorations that allow the individual to change their body without any lasting effects. This can be a short or a long term nature. Short-term temporary decorations include; make-up, hair removal, body painting. Long-term temporary decorations are usually of an invasive nature, this includes; certain piercings, henna tattoos, permanent make-up. These modifications only last a certain amount of time that the body allows. For example: henna tattoos and permanent cosmetics fade with time, while certain piercings with time close up after taking the stud, or bell bar ring out.

< > Permanent Decorations- Most modifications of this type are invasive, and can cause changes to hard or soft tissue areas. For example certain piercings such as insertions of ear or lip-disks, scarification, branding, tattooing, amputations, tooth filing, and finger sacrifice etc.

Some of the reasons why people modify their body are:
< > Religious Reasons
< > Memorial decoration
< > Fashion
< > Rebellion
< > Sexual
< > Membership of a group

Personally, I don't have a problem with people who modify their body, but I think some people do get carried away, for example with the image that has been added on this post, that person has gone over board with the amount of tattoos and piercings he has on his face. I find it unattractive, and it looks scary, and to be honest I think others would agree with me.

http://www.inform.com/Tattooing+and+Body+Modification

http://www.blogcatalog.com/dashboard.search.php?q=body+modification

http://www.camdenguide.co.uk/news/bodmod.htm

.. Paedophiles ..

..WHAT MONSTERS!!..

I really don't understand why people like this exist in the world. Paedophiles have been sterotyped as dirty sad men, however women are just as bad. When you hear about paedophiles in the media, its always related to children, WHY is this?

You hear all kinds of stories about paedophiles, such as in home but it is very common on the Internet too. When I say the Internet, I mean like chatrooms flirting with young teenagers. The thing is you don't really think paedophiles exist but they do! and they are so clever with the way they come across to other people.

"Paedophiles are increasingly targeting babies and children too young to avoid being caught, the police have revealed"

Hearing this I find it so disgusting, what is the point?? What do they get out of this??
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/aug/24/childprotection

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1454357.stm

http://www.kidscape.org.uk/parents/paedophiles.shtml

http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2039015_man_shared_child_porn_with_online_paedophiles

.. Suicide ..

"Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain"

I have decided to post this topic on my blog becaause I feel this is a form of bad behaviour, how it is a different sort of bad behaviour compared to the other bad behaviours that have been mentioned in this blog.

To commit suicide, is a serious matter, it is also very common when someone is suffering a lot of pain, or is dealing with serious matters which they cannot handle, and they come to a point where they see any other options, any other way out.

A person who is planning to commit suicides always show some kind of signs or signals like:
< > Depression
< > Signs of sadness and hopelessness
< > No interest in usual activities
< > Changes in what they eat and there weight
< > Changes in behaviour
< > Negative comments about themselves
< > They may have made previous suicide attempts
< > They might, talk, write or hint about suicide

http://survive.org.uk/suicide.html

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article5956380.ece

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23390052-details/British+man+commits+suicide+on+live+webcam/article.do

.. Smoking ..

Smoking is looked upon and an act of ‘being bad and bad behaviour’ because of the damage it causes the consumer and others around them.

Gives you yellow teeth...yellow fingernails...bad breath!! But yet people still smoke...WHY??

"DANGER: HM Government Health WARNING: CIGARETTES CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH"

Peer pressure..? Depression..? Social class..? Fashion..? Media..?

The media have influenced individuals and shown positive outcomes of smoking. Smoking in films, and TV is not an accidental pursuit, it is deliberately included because of what it contributes to the character of the individual smoker.
“We use cigarettes as a shield against relating to each other”. Paul Rudd (200 Cigarettes 1999 dir Risa Bramon Garcia)

Cigarette smoking is the highest in the 20-34 age group (35% compared with 29% for 16-19, 35-49; 27% for 50-59; and 16% for 60+) (WOLF-Lecture Week 2)

In my personal opinion, I think smoking is a very bad habit and look, e.g. the smell and the stains it leaves on their teeth. I feel that smokers do not have an eligible reason to smoke, they only smoke for the sake of smoking, there is no actual long term meaning behind their actions. For example: a close friend, smokes occasionally when she is stressed as it helps her relief stress.

I think that people smoke thinking its going to help them when really it is psychological. The reality is that no good comes from smoking, it only causes harm to the body of the consumer and passive smokers.

Smoking is very expensive! buying cigarettes are not cheap at all, I would rather spend that money on something more worthwhile and longer lasting, rather than spending it on something which is going to kill me!!

I don’t have a problem with people who smoke!! But smokers should have their boundaries!! For example: Why would you smoke if your pregnant? Smokers tend to not think, they just do what they like at that time. They don’t look at what’s around them, for example: smoking around children, this can affect them too. This shows that when people smoke, they don’t think about the repercussions!! http://www.lung.ca/protect-protegez/tobacco-tabagisme/facts-faits/teens-ados_e.php

http://netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/smokehealth.htm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/6968580.stm