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Awareness is the Alpha and Omega of Yoga(corrected) Introduction In the last Chapter, i.e. the Introduction, the concept of ‘awareness’ was elaborated upon. A clear and precise distinction was drawn between awareness and consciousness – two terms which are generally used synonymously. In addition to the confusion between these two terms a further complication arises when a third term i.e. the ‘mind’ is synonymously used with ‘consciousness’. In Western philosophy, no clear-cut distinction is…

There are several different reasons why I want to be an Alpha man. The word Alpha is defined as the leader of the pack. The fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. resemble that exact definition, by being the first African American Greek organization ever to be formed. Not only were they the first African America Greek organization, but to me, I see an alpha man as successful and educated, one prime example of that would be Martin Luther King Jr. These are some qualities I feel I have acquired…

a time full of beautiful decorations that cover houses with lights, wreaths, and tacky Santa Clauses. It seems nowadays everyone decorates for the holiday season, even universities Greek life. One night last year during holiday season, a member of Alpha Delta Pi decided to play a practical joke on the fraternity boys who were trying to be festive. A group of girls decided to sneak out late, and steal a Christmas reef. A harmless prank that was supposed to be nothing more than funny. Not everyone…

The purpose of this letter is to express my interest in becoming a member of Kappa Alpha Pi’s Iota chapter in UC Berkeley. My passion towards professional advancement as well as my need to challenge myself within a close-knit community are just some of the reasons why I aspire to become a member of KAPi. Over the past three years, I have grown strongly accustomed to working with people and solving real world problems. My work experience in the service industry has taught me handle patron…

α-Lactalbumin, a multifunction protein in milk, forms an enzyme complex with galactosyltransferase that catalyzes the last reaction in lactose synthesis.1 α-Lactalbumin has one Ca2+ binding site and several Zn2+ binding sites as well as many intermediary folding states, making it ideal for research involving the effects of cation binding on protein interactions as well as research on protein misfolding.1 α-Lactalbumin gives milk an antimicrobial property, making it important for infant health,…

I have a deep-seated passion for fixing injustice in the world, particularly the inequality of women, including the systemic violence they face in our contemporary societies. Political theory has given me a framework in which to pursue the desire I have, to understand these issues in an educated context. This has led to my fascination with the writings of political thinkers, frondeurs, philosophy, international law, and the freedom of sexuality. I intend to purse feminist political theory,…

Why I want to become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Incorporated Hello brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity Inc. I am Justin Davis, a student at Miles College and a native from Birmingham, Al. From the beginning of my college tenure I didn't know nothing about Alpha until I enrolled in college. I was interested since freshmen year for the simple fact the men of Alpha Phi Alpha carried themselves differently from any other greek organizations. Also they were one of the only…

Alpha Xi Delta undoubtedly provided each of us with wonderful memories and friendships that will last for years to come. Mary Hoyle ’81 says that, from the beginning of her college career, she knew she was meant to be an Alpha Xi Delta. Her membership to the Psi Chapter gave her a strong sense of sisterhood and made her transition into college life less daunting. Today, she still keeps herself involved in the sisterhood and is impressed with the status of the undergraduate chapter. Mary joined…

Case Study: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Background: Gene and Cassie Peterson live with their two children, Michael and Rose, in New York City where Gene works for a large corporation. Cassie’s father, Jared, smoked most of his life and recently passed away from complications of severe emphysema. He was known to have Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, or AAT deficiency. At her father’s funeral, Cassie’s mother, Margaret, suggested that Cassie have herself, Michael, and Rose tested for AAT…

To the members of the Gamma Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, The pledge process for Alpha Kappa Psi has been a rollercoaster of emotions from the stress of learning thirteen verbatim quizzes to the excitement of Big-Little Reveal. Still, despite the stress, frustration, and long nights, I would not have changed anything. While difficult to understand completely from the outside, the pledge process impacts each pledge’s life individually and positively. I see this clearly as I prepare to cross…