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http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2013/08/psychosomatic-medicine

                A recent survey indicated that Korea turned out to be the least happy countries among 32 countries that participated in survey. As a Korean, I became concerned and wondered what would possibly make one “happy”. In modern society, endless stress people receive from financial desire and pressure to be perfect silently took joy away and placed dimness and envy in their lives. The article explicated two main physical sources that happiness majorly sprang from: eudemonic and hedonic behaviors.

                Before getting into further explanation, I’d like to define two professional terms. The word eudaimonia, where “eudaimonic” derives from, means: a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous. Hedonic means: to be marked by pleasure. According to the article, eudaimonia and hedonic behavior are phychosomatic medicines. Two sources, eudaimonia and hedonic behaviors, generate longevity and also enhance one’s health.

                Numerous people might consider prioritize affluence, but in reality, living a healthy life is the most needed requirement in order to be happy. Encountering death before indulging in the wealth one got won’t be enjoyable. The article indicated that eudaimonic behaviors originate from being content and satisfied. Therefore, one should view life with positive attitude rather than complaining with resentment.  All around the world, in countries such as Africa, thousands of children suffer from starvation, dehydration and diseases. One often overlooks the blessings and advantage one has in his or her life and complain or envy others for not having a satisfactory life. However, looking back one’s life once in a while and realizing how fulfilling and enjoyable it is will motivate one’s body to produce eudaimonia, which has medical effects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/al-qaeda-leader-zawahiri-is-said-to-have-ordered-terrorist-attack/2013/08/05/9eb4799e-fe1b-11e2-bd97-676ec24f1f3f_story.html

                The security level is increasing every second ever since U.S. predicted movements Al Qaeda would make after the affiliation. The article reported that new leader of Al Qaeda, Ayman Zwahari, elevated the position former secretary of Osama Bin Laden, Wuhahaysi, to the number two position. U.S. government announced that such change in Al Qaeda concerned them, for it might be a signal of another destructive plan they have launched. Embassies and consulates in Europe, Africa were shuttered and their security level elevated.

                Reminiscing tragic 9.11 terrors, advancement of security and prevention seem like proper proactive solutions. The terror shocked the whole nation, for it caused a great casualty and tragedy. However, announcing the region with more advanced security publicly would not be the greatest idea. Al Qaeda, by accessing the mass media, will launch attacks on regions that the government did not predict to be attacked, which will consequently engender greater casualties.

                To be realistic, there’s not much a person can do in order to cease such malevolent plans of Al Qaeda.  However, Al Qaeda is usually anticipated to attack places that are crowded and has significance. Consequently, avoiding crowded place, historically significant sites and travelling outside of the country will decrease danger of being placed under threat.

                Al Qaeda has been and still is considered a serious threat to the maintenance of world peace. World leaders must seek a way to make concessions with Al Qaeda and pacify the danger of terror, for no more tragedy such as 9.11 is wanted by anyone.