Numbers - Supremacy over Words
In today''s technologically advance world, the
Numbers ranging from zero to nine (0 - 9) has been growing in importance inspite of the many differences in
language and culture. Two parties who do not speak or understand each other''s language may yet reach an agreement base on numbers. Numbers provide clear, precise reference and is important especially in our daily lifes and internet, sports and finance.
Numbers are part of our routine daily lifes. We are issued Social Security/
Identity Card and Passport numbers which are unique and must be remembered. Anyone who does not have or produce their Identity Card or Passport
Number is treated as an alien. On the internet, there is the ubiquitous login
id which is usually either alpha-numeric or just numbers. Inablity to remember the unique login ID would result in frustration as the internet transaction will not be completed. The world of instant mobile communication is not possible without the assigned unique caller identity number.
In the globalised and highly competitive world of sports where all the teams or individuals strive to win, the numbers are all-too-important. The winners of the match secure precious points and they have to ensure that they have the highest number of points at the end of season to be a winner. And to win the match they have to score preferably by a big margin. The world of sports has become interdependent with numbers. The current standing of the team which is base on the number of points they have are monitored vigorously. Drastic actions are taken in the event of poor standings including firing the non-performing coach and team member which often made the headline news.
The world of finance is highly dependent on numbers. The daily stock index reading such as Dow Jones Industrail Average (DJIA), NASDAQ and FTSE are meaningless without numbers. The financial news rely on numbers to convey the message. It is easier to understand the NASDAQ has climb from 1,000 to 1,100 today rather than the NASDAQ has surged today. The daily financial news are heavily illustrated with numbers and charts/graphs.
Inspite of advancing technology and differences in language and culture the numbers has become an intergral part of this world. A Guide to the Pronounciation of Numbers in the Major International Language (including French,German and Mandarin) is attached at the bottom of the blogsite http://danielepl.blogspot.com
Published: March 21, 2008
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