Toward Happier Choices by Michael Oborn is a quasi-memoir. He jots down a series of thoughts and after-thoughts of his life and former life as a man born in Mormon culture to a man who simply learns to loosen the ties of religion and become a free thinker. His insight and how he brilliantly words out his thoughts and emotions captivated me. He brilliantly repeats the idea that religion or fundamentalist beliefs do not allow you to think for yourself...
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It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrusted into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. American author/cartoonist Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life in his best-selling novel “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” through the eyes of main protagonist Greg Heffley, who...
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Introduction Hard water ions are commonly present in most water reserves around the world. It is defined as water with the presence of large amounts of magnesium and calcium ions [1]. Hard water ions can be present in water to a certain extent and still be safe for consumption. These regulations are determined by the Environmental Protection Agency. Although there are no primary or secondary standards put in place in regard to hard water, the EPA determined that 60- 120...
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New technology is being used and integrated into society in the area of forensics using DNA. A profile of an individual is created when any physical traces are left behind at a crime scene, like blood, tissues, hair, or anything else harboring DNA. All of this information gets compiled, organized, and stored on computers to be cross-checked with the profiles of other individuals. Other techniques like “dusting for finger prints” (prints that are lifted from objects that have been touched)...
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Religion played an important role in history, and it has powerful and effective influence on various spheres of life, as it happened before common era. An example of how this can be done should be the introduction of Confucianism into the quality of state ideology, which strengthened the national identity of Chinese civilization. Comparing the influence of Confucianism and Hinduism it is noticeable that Chinese religion was more successful in case of social, economic and political stability. Hinduism had some...
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It is safe to safe that a majority of people would not complain if it were possible for the world’s population to coexist in complete harmony and tranquility. However, at this point in time that is just not possible, and it has not been possible for quite some time. Throughout history there has been a trend where one group of people single out and persecute another group of people simply because of their differences. African slaves, Native American, and Muslims...
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Ever feel like your taxes are being put to a waste? Millions of dollars could, and are being wasted right now, especially on interstellar travel, also known as space exploration. Although it has it many benefits, I strongly think space exploration is dangerous, expensive, creates space debris and is especially not worth the risks it! Firstly, space exploration is very expensive, yet not everything astronauts build is or will be successful. Millions of dollars can be wasted on a single...
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Shame, that dangerous emotion that kills joy and makes life not worth living is a pervasive enemy. At a point in our lives, we all feel shame. But many do not understand what triggers shame or how it affects their quality of life, relationships, work, and health. But it has a huge impact on our lives. The big question is; how do we understand shame to reduce its effect on us? We often feel shame when we are guilty of...
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A dream can alter so much in a person’s life – it affects everyone in varying degrees and propels people to push themselves towards a better future. My life is nothing short of an example to prove this claim. Having spent my childhood years engrossed in hopes of studying English, to become a journalist, I was quite struck down by fate in an accident. I lost my eyesight, and with it the care and attention that family members extend. Neglect...
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This is a tale of young lovers who live nearby, yet with the feud of the bloodlines, they couldn’t be farther apart. William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy about two teens that would do anything to be together, and in the end, pay the ultimate price for their love. Throughout the story, Juliet is given less freedom and is forced into things because she is a girl. Juliet is often held back by the shockingly low amount of...
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Bilingualism is hard to define as it relies upon the meaning of fluency. In its simplest form, bilingualism is defined as “knowing” two languages (Valdez & Figueroa, 1994). A more recent definition views the proficiency of learning multiple languages on a continuum (Harley, 2014). In language acquisition, simultaneous bilingualism is considered to occur when two languages are acquired from birth or prior to one year of age (De Houwer, 2005). Whereas, sequential bilingualism is when one language is acquired following...
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In the business world, in building a career, and in the day-to-day life of an entrepreneur, wisdom and knowledge can be key to success or failure in a career or great ideas. Believing in oneself is fundamental to achieving the goals and overcoming the adversities that will surely occur throughout this journey. Perhaps the most difficult task is to maintain the faith that we are able to overcome the challenges and nothing is safer than sticking to the word of...
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Women, for many years, have been deprived of many fundamental rights and opportunities. Women’s unwillingness to speak made men confident of their authority and power over society. And If a woman even tries to speak up, men crushes them into silence and intimidates them and eventually doubts herself and loses self-confidence (Solnit 12). Race is also a big factor why women are at a disadvantage compared to men. In the US, the country is basically run by straight-white-male authority. If...
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Technology and social media have profound influence on human identity today; it has led to less human interaction and has suppressed human development. The accessibility that technology offers us has transformed the values we place on processes, experiences, and relationships with others. In Chapter 6 Turkle expresses, “The robots’ special affordance is that they simulate listening; which meets a human vulnerability: people want to be heard” (Turkle, 116). Although I find it helpful to get things off your chest, talking...
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A variety of sport drinks are being sold all over the globe, the question is, what is your favorite sport drink? Gatorade is meant to keep you hydrated and helps your body feel replenished before, during and after sport activities. For instance, Usain Bolt is a retired Olympic athlete that holds a world record of being the fastest sprinter and being hydrated and energized was his top priority if he wanted to hold his world record. Gatorade has managed to...
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Karma in Hinduism is defined as the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences. A person goes through life collecting karma by the actions they perform. There are two types of karma. Good karma and negative karma. Good actions create good karma and bad actions create negative karma. Dying with any karma attached to the person’s spirit will lead to their spirit being reborn into a new...
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As being as a complex symbolic system; language has its own designs and styles to be used in different stages of age, occasions and even in social statuses. And what is appropriate at one time or place may not be at another. As a teacher, I do not want inappropriate word choice to get in the way of teaching and try to create awareness of what is or is not appropriate. This essay covers the understanding of appropriate usage of...
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As the Holy Month of Ramadan is here, and I’m here to throw some light on what RAMADAN is all about. It is believed that Ramadan is month of QURAN. Quran was sent to Prophet Muhammad, May peace be up on Him during this month, it is the book of ALLAH and guidance for humanity. In this month Quran is read by all Muslims around the world and they try to implement these teachings into day to day lives. One...
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Political ideology may be of special importance in the case of attitude toward vaccinations. In the United States, Public Health is set up in the way that the power to execute and enforce laws to protect the health of the public is up to the state and local governments as part of their police powers given in the Constitution. Some might propose that because vaccinations have not yet been embraced by a specific or major political party, as opposed to...
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The unsustainable energy resources like fossil fuel are going to be depleted in the next few decades and the trends in bio-fuel production from biomass are gaining popularity to encounter the expected energy crisis in the world. Ethanol is the most widely used liquid bio-fuel and is produced as a result of fermentation process from sugars, starches or cellulosic biomass including fruit wastes. In this study rotten banana is utilized for bio-ethanol production .Banana waste is used to produce bio-ethanol...
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My novel Mystic River's primary theme is the impact that the past can have over the lives of people. The past events you have been through have affected your feelings, your personality traits, and your future actions. While not particularly deep is the relationship between Sean, Dave, and Jimmy, Dave's abduction and molestation brings them together for life. Sean and Jimmy realise that their lives would have been quite different if they got in the car that day. Dave does...
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Catholics presuppose this state of trance as the elevation of the soul to intimate union with God and its consequent detachment from the sensible world. What they however disregard to address is the grounds on which Protestant believers establish their claims that trance or swoon could conceivably be caused by diabolical influence. More common, they state that the state of absorption and rapture could be induced by natural psychological causes and should not necessarily be associated with religious experience. Mystical...
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Sylvia Plath's poem 'Daddy' can be read as an allegory of female performance and the final revolt in a world of men who have been responsible for all the disasters and wars of the twentieth century. According to this poem, the women of this time are subdued and oppressed by male priorities. Also, 'Daddy' can be considered a poem about the daughter's relationship with a father. Plath conveys his paradoxical feelings for the man she worships throughout her youth, but...
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Introduction The Human Genome Project was the start of an era of exploration into what makes people tick. The Project helped to identify and map all of the genes of the human genome from both a physical and a functional standpoint. The fulfillment of the Human Genome Project allowed researchers to pinpoint what genes were mutated and liable for certain human traits. Gene Therapy developed from this intrinsic curiosity and wonder if humans can achieve perfection. Gene Therapy can be...
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Throughout my middle school and highschool I’ve never been one of the kids you would see as “popular”, the hardest part about it is that I don't see myself as an introvert, the main problem ive had with making friends is that I don't fit into a certain group of people, and when I do finally find a group im talked to and “accepted” but never invited to anything, Ive heard its a normal problem with teens my age, but...
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We often talk about our environmental education program’s success, but we may fail to specify the outcome that defines that success. Are we successful at instilling climate literacy? At fostering self-efficacy and individual pro-environmental behaviors, or at sparking deliberation, civic engagement, and collective action? Or maybe our intended outcome relates to positive youth development, inspiring hope, or some type of resilience? Defining program outcomes is the first step in a program development cycle and works in concert with educators’ audience...
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FAMILY INFLUENCES The family is the first form of socialization a child receives. A child learns from the family’s relationships and uses that information to form their own relationships. According to Kwalombota Mahalihali (2016), “the kind of care and attention children receive during their early years of life affect their handling of important issues, such as trust versus distrust and autonomy versus disunity”. Not only do the adults in the family influence child behaviors, but siblings do as well. With...
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I was more drawn to communication as a skill and critical thinking. With supporting course goals which are; to develop own voice, style and sense, to read texts carefully for analysis as well as to learn them to advance my exploring ability of own ideas on any topic, and finally to develop critical thinking skills that I will be able to apply in writing; uniquely both analytical and explanatory essays. Nonetheless, it is essential to note that for good and...
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It has long been known that the women of the past went through many hardships in order to live with the freedom that they have today. Not even a century ago, women were discriminated against in the workforce, with the expectation that they would take the low-ranking jobs in society. Husbands were permitted to control their wives’ income, and there was little that could have been done about it at the time. Fortunately, in 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the...
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People deserve justice and fairness, no matter where they come from or the color of their skin. The term justice means the quality of righteousness and to uphold the fairness of a cause. There has been crime passed on which still takes place now, lives have been lost and people have been injured and still haven’t received justice. Justice is supposed to bring a rational point to laws that are above our control. Fairness and justice can bring people to...
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