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Crime and punishment

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  Crime and Punishment is a book published by the Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevski, where he seeks to show the importance of conscience in our lives, especially when you do bad things, conscience is there to judge you. This book is about a young man who, unable to pay for his studies, turns to an old woman, this old woman turns out to be a thief, the young man, seeing everything the old woman was doing, decides to kill her and steal everything she had, by doing this, her mind begins to play tricks on him, so confused that he turned himself in to the authorities as punishment for what he had done. The curious thing about all this is that the young man had dreams and delusions of grandeur, so much so that he believed he was superior to others and felt that he had the right to do whatever he wanted, even committing a crime, but he realized it. that we are all the same and we all have that conscience that judges us and corrects us when things are done wrong. In the end, the young man ...

Malpelo island

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Malpelo Island is a remote and uninhabited island located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 500 km west of the Colombian coast.  It is part of a small archipelago that also includes several islets and rocks.  Malpelo Island is relatively small, measuring just over one square kilometer, and is of volcanic origin.  Despite its small size, Malpelo Island is considered one of the most important areas for the conservation of marine biodiversity in the world.  The island is located in a region of the Pacific known as the Eastern Tropical Pacific, which is home to a large number of marine species.  In particular, Malpelo Island is known for its abundant shark populations, including hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and silky sharks.  The island is also home to a wide variety of other marine life, including rays, turtles, dolphins, and numerous species of fish.  Due to its importance for marine conservation, Malpelo Island has been designated as a UNESCO Natu...

Critical thinking & media literacy

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Critical thinking is the virtue of reflecting and analyzing things objectively to create an opinion or judgment based on the ability to think about problems without accepting them to find solutions. Characteristics • one must be aware before believing, • creativity is essential • independence of thought, • always be willing to investigate • It must be considerate and reasonable. • impartiality To develop critical thinking we must question everything to know what is false and what is true, we must also examine all the information to be objective, we must also ask simple questions and think for ourselves, in this way we will have a good critical development. When we talk about media literacy, we refer to the possibility of having within our reach all the forms of communication that we know today or accessing some of them, whether they are written, visual or audio sources. literacy is important to help people integrate into society and get out of poverty.  The highest levels of litera...

Chronicle about Bill Gates

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A chronicle is a historical narrative that records events in the order they occurred, typically written by a contemporary author or someone with first-hand knowledge of the events being described.  It can also refer to a factual and detailed account of events, typically presented in chronological order.  Chronicles may cover a wide range of topics, such as political or social events, cultural developments, or biographical information about individuals or groups.  They are often considered valuable sources of information for historians and researchers, as they provide a detailed and often personal perspective on the events they describe. To give you an example I will show you a chronicle about Bill Gates. Bill Gates William Henry Gates III was born on October 28, 1955 in Seattle, a city belonging to the state of Washington. The son of Mary Maxwell and William Henry Gates Jr., he has two sisters named Libby and Kristi. Bill's family was known to be one of the richest and mo...

Virtual video interviews

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Virtual video interviews are becoming increasingly important in today's world due to their convenience, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, flexibility, and ability to improve the candidate experience.  They allow candidates to interview from anywhere with an internet connection and provide employers with a more streamlined and faster recruitment process.  Additionally, virtual video interviews offer a more comfortable and natural environment for candidates to showcase their skills and personality. I give you an example of a virtual video interview -Héctor Andrés Quintero Silva

What is software development?

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Software Development is a discipline that studies the necessary components for the creation, management, maintenance and testing of computer software.  The software can be understood as the logical programming that every computer system needs to function properly and allow the user to enjoy aspects such as a friendly interface and the functions that the program performs. The Systems Development Life Cycle contemplates the necessary phases to validate the development of the software and thus guarantee that it meets the requirements for the application and verification of the development procedures. • Planning It seeks to determine the scope of the project, its feasibility, risks, and cost. • Analysis It tries to discover what is really needed. • Design Possible implementation options for the software • Implementation The appropriate tools are chosen. • Tests It seeks to detect the mistakes made to correct them. Software life cycle models ·Cascade model ·Repetitive pattern ·Spiral pa...

Welcome to our blog!!!

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Hello everyone, welcome to our blog. We want to share with you some of our experiences studying a second language. This Blog will be managed by: -Andres Camilo Barros Mercado -Andres Felipe Quintero Gaviria -Hector Andres Quintero Silva Personally, we believe that learning a second language is one of the best investments you can make in your life. It not only broadens your cultural horizons, but it can also enhance your professional and social opportunities. The first time I started studying a second language was in high school, and I must admit that I did not enjoy it at all. I felt uncomfortable speaking in a language that wasn't my own, and I got very frustrated when I couldn't understand what people were saying. But over time, I began to understand the importance of learning a second language, and I began to put more time and effort into it. Over time, I discovered that practice is key to improving your second language skills. One of the things I did was watch movies and TV...