MANHATTAN BEACH SUN July 5, 2012 Page 7 A Student’s Perspective Society’s Addiction to Busy and Ignorance of Rest By Glenabalayan, developing or dying from a heart attack. Sleep be considered as a way to unwind, they do not to the social watering hole. Torrance High School Student deprivation also affects one’s appearance and provide the body with any way of recovering As society continues to grow, humanity should Society has bred a generation of workaholics. behavior as a lack of sleep can translate into from the rigors of everyday life and only gives be more responsible in listening to their bodies. It has changed people’s attitudes about work an increase in weight, a short temper and a the user headaches after prolonged use. By fail- Contrary to what others may say, rest should be as, and rest. Today, people are working too hard decrease in attention span and life expectancy. ing to take advantage of the time given to rest if not more, important than what happens during and resting too little. For 200 years, society Sleep deprivation can also endanger the and instead using it to interfere with one’s sleep the daily grind. In the issue about society’s sacri- and personal lifestyles have changed man’s safety of those around you. A study conducted cycle, the individual is putting their life at risk fice of rest for opportunity, the dangers outweigh definition of the word rest and skewered it by the British Medical Journal during 2000 for the health problems listed earlier. the benefits. Although people claim that giving from a refuge from daily life into an activity announced that individuals who stayed awake While society’s rapid rate continues to increase, up sleep is the key to success, it is also a path that is looked down upon. With society’s rapid for more than 17 hours possessed the behaviors more companies are exploiting tired workers and to a shorter life. When given the opportunity to pace, changing attitudes and transition into an and blood type of a drunkard. Their research creating an entire industry dedicated to keeping get enough rest, people should take advantage interconnected global system, can people still involved sleep-deprived drivers taking various people awake. Instead of listening to their bod- of such an opening instead of wasting it doing get the rest they need? tests and compared it to results from an indi- ies and giving it a rest, people look for high senseless activities. The Dalai Lama famously Unfortunately in a number of developed coun- vidual with a blood alcohol level of 0.5 percent. caffeine beverages to temporarily mask their said that man “lives as if he is never going to tries, the answer is most likely to be no. Society After the experiment, they concluded that the bodies’ yearns. This is where coffee chains like die, and then dies having never truly lived.” In has an addiction to staying busy--busy doing sleep-deprived driver actually performed worse Starbucks and Coffee Bean succeed. Companies the world’s rush toward an everlasting workday, work, busy worrying about work, or even busy than the intoxicated driver. The test’s result such as the world famous Starbucks have mas- people should take responsibility of their bodies when there isn’t any work. With the introduction is an accurate reproduction of real life as the tered the science of marketing and transformed and not ignore its needs in exchange for the of the computer, Starbucks and the disposable National Sleep Foundation reported in a 2012 the coffeehouse from a simple beverage store mirage of opportunity. • coffee cup, people are further disregarding a survey that 14 percent of truck drivers said they proper night’s rest and replacing it with more activities to keep them away from the bed and sleep. The number of truck drivers experiencing from page 6Sportsencountered a near miss because of their lack of into the workplace. near misses is small compared to train operators, The key cause of society’s ignorance for rest with 18 percent, and airline pilots, who are at big. We intend to be big. Will we look at big completely forgettable. is because people tend to not get enough sleep. most risk with a stunning 20 percent. things? You bet.” Though many fans would love see that 7 1/2 Unfortunately, today’s generation thinks sleep- Along with people not getting enough sleep, While there is nothing big about the way the game lead reappear in the standings, when put ing causes them to miss out on opportunity. another reason for society’s lack of sleep is how Dodgers have been playing on the field recently, into perspective, the Dodgers aren’t really put- But developing a habit of sleep deprivation people spend their time away from work. Ever fans can rest assure that although it feels like ting themselves out of misery just yet. Only one is a risk to one’s health and the safety of since the introductions of the television, indi- it, it may not be the end of the world just yet. game back of the National League West-leading those around them. viduals have spent their time away from work With names like Carlos Lee being rumored to Giants, the Dodgers still have the opportunity Not giving your body the rest it deserves can staying up later and giving up sleep to watch join the Dodgers’ clubhouse soon, it is clear to retake the lead in the division standings even greatly put you at a higher risk of heart condi- television. As the main source of entertainment that management is doing everything it can to before the entire team gets healthy. Even so, if tions. According to the studies conducted by changes from television to computers, individuals better the team for a run at the playoffs this the Dodgers can make it to the All-Star break the University of Warwick, an individual who are more likely to stay up late because of the year. Once the lineup gets healthy and the trade without slipping much more, then they certainly sleeps less than six hours a night has a 15 percent unlimited source of information and entertainment deadline passes, the runs being put up on the won’t have to worry about the ghosts of last higher risk of developing or dying from a stroke the Internet provides. Although activities such as scoreboard for the Dodgers should make this, year with the visage of Frank McCourt revisiting and a terrifying 48 percent greater chance of watching television or using the computer may the time of a completely anemic offense, almost their clubhouse anytime soon. • business & professionaldirectory alarms flooring heating & AC painting pool service KIRK FLOORING RICH’S PAINTING T.C.’s Pool Service ELY & SON Service • Repairs • Installations LOW VOLTAGE SERVICES carpet (310) 322-6099 Specializing in exterior Remodeling • Tile Leak DetectionHeaters • Pumps • FiltersNew Plaster • Color QuartzQuality interior worktorsContra CensedCi.—LCni.C.a &eatingHFax (310) 322-6899Free EstimatesvinylFamily operated over 10 yearsReliable • Reasonable Rates310-540-3589ax/FHPlic# 648106Data • TV • Central VacAlarm • Camera• Phone Call Bill310-798-9279 wood kirkflooring@socal.rr.com Wayne elyheatac@verizon.net Matt 310-640-9465 Known for quality, honesty and reliability310 941 1187License #568467333 Indiana Street, El Segundo35 Years Experience Lic#357592 ACO#6603 green2cleanpools@gmail.com concrete gardening landscape/design roofing Need A Driveway? EL SEGUNDO Total Concept Landscape plastering MIDWESTDesign and ConstructionRoofing & SolarGARDENERLindahl Stamping Specialist All E.S. Crew, Lawn Service Clean Ups, Natural Stone Patios, Fireplaces, BBQ’s Water Effects Charles sCira Plastering 310-515-1464CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATESpecializing inComplete RenovationsLicensed/Bonded Concrete, Inc. Residential Concrete Message: 310-322-7396 New Website: www.TCLsouthbay.com Exterior Repair www.midwestroofingandsolar.comInterior Plaster & Dry Wall RepairCreative Quality Craftsmanship Since 1971Tree Trim, Sprinklers, Handyman, etc.Specializing in all Casey & Carl 310-326-6626 Cell: 310-897-7314 310-371-3368 No Job Too Small 1305 W. 132nd St., Gardena, CA 90247 Lic#531387 Lic# 100085424 CCL# 522719 neighbor2neighbor.net C-39 #769615 310-245-7398 construction & remodels glass painting 38 years Lic# 389477 screen & glass CONSTRUCTION THE GLASS IDEA CO. TKO PAINTING CO. INC. plumbing PALISADES SCREEN & GLASSNew Window Installation✓Knocking Out The CompetitionFull Service Glass Shop in El SegundoSERVICESGlass Table Tops & Mirrors✓GLASSFull Service on All Types of Shower Doors & WindowsWe Repair All Types of Broken Windows✓✓FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDSSatisfaction GuaranteedStain Glass: Design and RepairShower Doors • Mirrors • Table TopsWindows: New & Repair • Store Frontswe do it all Lic# 468913 Since 1985 Store Front in back alley Call Troy at We match any pricing ✓ New & Re-Screen Mobile ServiceSecurity Screen Doors•Sliding and Swinging Screen Doors,✓SCREENSFree EstimatesWindow Screens, New andRe-Screen✓• 310-322-7572or 310-459-3596 Jerry StierWe offerOpen 24/7Senior Discounts310-663-1672Great Competitive PricesFOR A FREE ESTIMATE833537#Lic. 797868513 Main St. El Segundo310-322-0522310-367-6024 REMODEL • REPAIR • PAINT • Free Estimates electric handyman License # 537357 yard service1-310-782-1978 EMERGENCY BILL’S HOME AND APARTMENT E.S. Family Since 1936 Family Owned MAINTENANCE Residential/Commercial • Affordable & Reliable 24REPAIR and Commercial Jason “Charlie” Childs HourGeneral Contractor Operated & Residential Service Electricians Specializing in apartment turn around and home repairs. 310.428.4432 jwcpnc@yahoo.com Lic # 770059 • C-36 C-42 C-34 A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCEPAINTING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, DOORS, WINDOWS, Free Estimates • Service Upgrades • Troubleshooting SCREENS, GATES, FENCES, DRYROT-TERMITE DAMAGE REPAIRS Call for a free estimate! PLUMBING & HEATING Residential & Licensed, BondedCall Pat or Jeff Rocco Today For All Your Electrical Contracting Needs! Remodels • Recess Lighting • Hot Tubs • Garage Electrical BILL HENRICHON Copper Re-Piping • Rooter • Sewer Laterals Fair Prices DESIGN Lic# 932172& Insured& CommercialLic#914882 PAT ROCCO JEFF ROCCO p: 310-542-3470 c: 310-890-7531 Video Inspection • Hydro Jetting • Tankless Water Heaters www.martinlandscaping.net 310.308.9576 310.803.0428 310-543-2001 Damien Martin 310-930-7890 Insured• Bonded• Licensed•CA Lic# 786081www.roccoelectric.com Our Business and Professional section is for businesses that have valid contractor licenses only. Contractor license numbers must be included in any ads published. The deadline for Business and Professional ad copy and payment is Thursday a week prior to publishing. We reserve the right to reject, edit, and determine proper classification of ads. Fax or mail this form. Costs:26 weeks $624, 52 weeks $1144 •310-322-1830, ext. 24 FAX 310-322-2787
Manhattan 7.5.12 update
To see the actual publication please follow the link above