I love Thanksgiving. I like the eating part, donât get me wrong. But I love the preparation part. For the past couple of years, Iâve missed it though. As a chaplain, I worked on Thanksgiving, strolling floor to floor blessing and sharing meals with nurses and doctors, and patients in the Atlanta hospitals I worked in. And mid-day, each thanksgiving, my wife Karen came, bags of dishes in hand, having spent the day cooking up a beautiful meal. I smirked...
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As Abraham Lincoln once stated, âif in your own judgment you cannot be an honest lawyer, resolve to be honest without being a lawyer. This statement suggests questions of morality have long been at the heart of the legal profession. The relationship between the client and the lawyer, at the expense of the lawyerâs morality, is often considered a primary concern of the profession, following its rise to popularity under the standard conception during the 20th century. As Rodell argues,...
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Introduction Parfit argues that personal identity and psychological continuity cannot both be what matters in survival because the former cannot admit a degree, whereas the latter can. Parfit takes a reductionist view of personal identity reasoning that what is of importance is facts concerning brains, bodies, and physical and mental events; we should not be concerned with another sense of identity that cannot necessarily be explained by physical brain activity. I argue that psychological continuity and personal identity are not...
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Due to the evolving global environments that we are in, culture is constantly changing. In this day and age, culture is the identity of society and is one of the reasons that maintain harmony within the community. Culture has a strong influence on the values and lifestyles of individuals. It constructs changes, and therefore, their consumption patterns. Everyone has a different cultural identity and every one of them is unique in their way. Culture is what builds up a person...
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âThatâs the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.â Jhumpa Lahiri once famously said. The booksâno matter what time and what yearâhave always something to tell, something to give and the texts are always ready to hold our hand and take us to the journey full of adventures, dreams, reality, pain, love, imagination, lessons, future, past, and many other things one can think of and one cannot think of. In general, the books might get old...
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The worldâs economic turbulences have vastly affected the lives of many people, perhaps to the tune of billions. Across generations, education has always been a priority due to its eventual benefits in life. In todayâs world, described by the global competitive nature for survival, especially in the job market, education comes in handy in determining a personâs skillset and the prosperity of their future. Nevertheless, some children from the said poor families have been able to fight their way out...
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Well known to generations of readers and reaching almost a century of age, the novel Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad has not lost any of its ability to astonish and dismay. The novel continues to be, to many degrees, a significant starting point for discussions on modernity, coloniality, glorification of Western hypocrisy, and societal ambiguities. However, in more recent analyses of the novel, many have found that it offers a less than inclusive approach to racial issues and that...
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Chinese New Year has always been one of my favorite topics to discuss about. As a Vietnamese, this topic is even more interesting for me since we also have Lunar New Year for the first 3 days. For a couple of days, I have done some research about the history, the common customs and the myths about the Chinese New Year and it is amazing to figure out how the festival has started and evolved over time. Before discussing about...
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Growing up as a second-generation Haitian-Canadian woman, I have learned that the rights that I have been born with were once thought as being impossible to acquire because of slavery. My ancestors from Haiti were one of the first countries to successfully revolt against the colonial oppression of the French in 1804. They fought for their human rights as liberated slaves and eradicated their persecutors, creating a safe space for them as free people. This exposure of courage gradually expanded...
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Chapter 1 Encompassing Time-Space Relations In literature, the temporal and spatial parameters of human time journey pass by past their acquainted dualism and are merged into space-time, inherent in every and each and each narrative work. Time and vicinity are integral to literary realism insofar as they aid the novelist to create a sense of genuine cause-and-effect and, especially, a feeling of social reality. John Steinbeck, popularly diagnosed as a big of American letters, used to be once born in...
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Death has always been a part of life but is a mystery nobody experiences to tell. In Hamlet, Shakespeare uses loss as a theme, which permeates throughout the play. There are several ways this theme develops throughout, from where the ghost introduces the idea of death and its consequences, to Hamletâs preoccupation of death, to the idea of suicide. To begin, the theme of loss is an idea that recurs in most parts of the play. The events relating to...
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Only the Small Things are ever said. The Big Things lurk unsaid inside. The god of small things is an extremely touching rendering of the interpersonal complexities of the members of one family. It plays a game of cat-and-mouse with the boundaries of social and cultural dichotomy, contrasting it with the passionate yearnings of the human conscience. In the desolate village of Ayemenem in Kerala in the 1960s, with communism and modern ideologies rattling the age-old social customs, Roy weaves...
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Candide was written by the French author Voltaire in 1759 in his attempt at exposing many aspects of religious and social injustices within Europe, as he saw it, through the naĂŻve and simple protagonist Candide and his ever-optimistic mentor Pangloss. From religion to the aristocracy, Voltaire satirizes various aspects of European life throughout the period identified as the enlightenment. He also indirectly states that life in 18th-century Europe was often filled with corruption and flaws from within all levels of...
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Political concepts are intrinsically polysemous. For many of them, there is no universal definition that comes without dispute. In this essay, I will argue that political concepts are subject to contestation due to the fact that humans and societies are not static, we are subject to constant change because of environment or culture for example. Moreover, an individualâs own experiences can have significant value on the understanding of concepts, as we also have the ability to shape politics and society....
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Name of Entrepreneur: Bill Gates Name of Business: Microsoft Industry: Information Technology Industry (Computer software, Computer hardware, Consumer electronics, Social networking, Service Cloud computing, Video games, Internet Corporate venture capital). Student Name: Shantaye Bent Student Number: 320017119 Course name and Number: Introduction to Entrepreneurship MGMT2224 Tutorâs Name: Jeanette R. M Marcelle Date: June 8, 2019 Introduction: The main reason to choose Bill gates and Microsoft is because itâs a top leading IT Company and Bill gates is among the richest...
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General Field of Research: Mass casualty incidents (MCI) caused by both natural and man-made factors are on an increasing pattern. Therefore, emergency preparedness is required by any health system to minimize the loss of life and maximize patient recovery by ensuring its functionality. Nepal is a high-risk country in terms of a number of hazards and disasters. However, hospitals of Nepal are not well-prepared for disaster as a seismic vulnerability assessment of 19 major hospitals showed that 80% of hospitals...
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It is not unusual for Shakespeareâs plays to have a recurring, main theme spread throughout and reflected in the characters, the incidents and situations they experience, and detailed suggestions made in the plays. One of such main themes in the play Hamlet is the theme of loss, be it loss of family, loss of possession, loss of love or loss of life. The play shows how the characters, including the protagonist, Hamlet, deal with their losses and the consequences on...
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The debate over legalization of Cannabis sativa, more commonly known as marijuana, has turned into one of the most raging controversies in American history. The legalization of marijuana is and always will be a very debated topic. Some say the negative short and long term effects of the drug have not been researched enough to make it safe for legal use. While others believe the drug does cause negative side effects but believe in the premise of âit is my...
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Death states, âDid they deserve any better, these people? How many had actively persecuted others, high on the scent of Hitler's gaze, repeating his sentences, his paragraphs, his opus?â (Markus Zusak p. 375-76) 1942, was a year known for being the beginning to an unfortunate end. Although some survived the horrific war known as, World War Two, effects rendered and impacted much more than their social lives. Around this time, the Nazis movement took place in Germany and Adolf Hitler,...
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The short story âA Perfect Day for Bananafishâ written by J. D. Salinger, depicts how Salinger views World War ll, reflecting it in his story through the eyes of main the character Seymour Glass. The story highlights Seymourâs attitude and behavior after being affected by the war, which showcases his suppression and anxiety towards society through the psychoanalytic lens. The theme of isolation is prevalent throughout the story and Salinger achieves this through the effective use of language. To begin...
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Biblical Christianity for Thoughtful People Introduction From the very beginning, God created a world where all his creations would work in unity on earth. Everything that God created was planned out to benefit all and align with the future. God created a path for all to walk down and each step followed another for the path of life to be complete. With all that God has created, there will always be some aspects that God cannot control, such as, sinners....
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My Philosophy of Supervision is having clear goals of supervision, which is based on the following: My Values and beliefs of being a Therapist: As part of my training, I had very little opportunity to observe senior practitioners at work, apart from a few role-plays and watching Gloria films. The transition from the classroom-based didactic nature of learning to the actual application of knowledge and techniques causes a sense of achievement and anxiety. When I first started my training I...
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Introduction Reconstruction, a pivotal chapter in American history, unfolded between 1865 and 1877, following the Civil War's end. This era aimed to rebuild the nation and integrate freed slaves into society as equal citizens. It was marked by significant political, social, and economic challenges. The federal government introduced measures to protect the rights of newly freed African Americans, leading to profound changes in the South's social fabric. However, the period was also characterized by intense resistance from Southern states, where...
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My Introduction to Leadership When confronted with the aspect of leadership, I always wondered what specifically made a great leader. Many times I think it is charisma, self-confidence, and the ability to observe and direct. I have never considered the concept of leadership besides the ability to take charge. However, through this course, I have learned many different concepts about leadership, as well as the evolution of my own personal concept of leadership. The leadership philosophy that I have developed...
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The moon represents many things to the Witch; goddess, divine feminine, feminine power, and cycles of energy. You may well have heard the term 'Drawing Down the Moon which is an important ritual in many pagan traditions. Where the spirit of the Goddess is invoked. Harnessing the power of each moon phase can help connect with your powers. And makes for some beautiful spells and rituals. The moon is our closest neighbor. Our ancestors would have gazed up at its...
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1. Introduction Not many people use English as a language to be spoken the most, but itâs the official language in many countries. 2 Billion people in the world use English as their communication language! Thatâs why English is the main language in influential countries. It is also used as a dominant language for business matters and it has become almost a necessity for people to speak English if they are to enter a global job, research from all over...
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Living in poverty, where money is a ghost of the past, existing but never seen; immigrants live a life full of fear and uncertainty. The danger is at every corner, and life as they know it could end at any time. Food is a luxury that many can only taste in their dreams. They hope for a better tomorrow and want nothing more than to be able to survive another day. There is only one way to escape from the...
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Shakespeare's breathtakingly composed catastrophe, Hamlet, is created with disaster and subjects of vengeance, yet it is similarly prominent for the double-dealing and lies that the players have towards one another. All through the play, characters incubate plans and keep an eye on one another, making a high-strain state of mind. Shakespeare does this so as to include sensational strain, in addition to passing on the human truth that everybody lies. Character advancement, play structure, and the idea of the play...
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The emergence of the transgender movement has raised many questions for psychologists as to its root causes of it. We find ourselves asking, much like homosexuality, is gender dysphoria a product of your environment, or are there underlying natural causes? While we still donât know the specific cause or causes, we have been making great headway into understanding these individuals more. Finding out the underlying causes better equips up to help these individuals both psychologically and to better acclimate into...
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Introduction In this day in age, where faster is better, many people find that gaining certain things like money should not take forever. There are apps like HQ that give you money for playing games or doing surveys and there are new businesses that make a profit from inventing items that do simple tasks like tracking your house keys so you won't lose them. Apparently, new casinos have been appearing in different locations in South Florida and as most individuals...
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