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even though they may have escaped its shells, were destroyed by the war” (1). The emotional trauma from what is seen and experienced in the war affects you in and more importantly out of the war. A good example of this is when Braumer goes on leave back to his hometown. Everyone else is still feeling the patriotism from propaganda, but Braumer knows the reality of war and feels limited in what he can share with others. By the end of the novel, one of Braumer’s friends sees a cherry tree and…

Problem Solving      There are many different strategies that good problem solvers use to solve a problem. Before using a strategy, you must remember a few things. First, take your time. Few good problem solvers solve problems fast. Second, don't give up. You will never solve a problem if you don't try. Last, be flexible. If a first you don't succeed, try another way. And if the second way doesn't work, try a third way.      There are a few…

Have you had a friend that you can tell anything to with no fear of judgement, shaming or them telling anyone? Maybe a friend who will go on a road trip in the middle of the night to a fast food restaurant you thought was 24-hours only to find out it wasn’t? How about a friend who would drop everything at 1 o’clock in the morning to pick you up from a party because you thought it would be a good idea to experiment with hallucinogens? Well, I have, Seven years ago I met a crazy beautiful,…

If you 've considered trying yoga, then get on your mat and be fearless. Unlike common misconceptions that yoga is nothing more than a simple stretch, a closer look at how yoga can improve long term health, reduce stress, depression, and chronic pain proves that yoga is a beneficial workout. You might be surprised with the many benefits it has to offer. Yoga is for ____people. Common misconceptions is that yoga is for young, thin, and flexible people. On the contrary, many people are…

Three of us sat in the front while the other three rode in the bed. Alan, who was driving, Josh and Randy sat in the front while Michael, Patrick, and I enjoyed the bumpy ride in the back. About halfway back to the house we come to the hill that we loved to drive as fast as we could down. Patrick and I sat down and held on while Michael, who was always the daredevil of the group, stood up and held on to the roll-cage. We screamed down the hill…

experiencing these things every day. The psychological and emotional journey of these adolescents can be compared and contrasted in three main points. Both men experience a loss of everything that they have and a loss of everything that makes them human because of the war. But it also can be noted that there is a contrast in the viewpoint…

lost. I had so many thoughts racing through my mind. Eventually, the sun rose, and I could finally see through the window. The guy who kidnapped us was nowhere in sight, so we made a run for it. We darted out the door as quiet as possible. We were back in the woods. There was a path that led to a parking lot on the ground. We knew exactly where we were. For the first time in what felt like a long time, I actually felt safe. We saw a Walmart down the street, and walked to it. When we got there,…

These men would have nothing to live for if it wasn’t for their comrades. The fact that the men's “Sergeant Major looks after [them] like a mother”(244) is a perfect example of the bonds between men. These men have each others back. That is what is keeping them physically safe and mentally sound. The men who once were fellow soldiers are now “brothers, and press on one another the choicest pieces”(96). They are more than just acquaintances at this point. They are family who would…

A RANDOMIZED, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, CARDIOVASCULAR RESPONSE COMPARISON OF UNILATERAL POSTERIOR-TO-ANTERIORLY DIRECTED MOBILIZATION OF THE NECK IN PAIN-FREE ADULTS BACKGROUND Neck pain is a prevalent malady, ranking fourth most burdensome disease worldwide, which results in considerable functional and economic implications (Vos et al., 2010). Joint mobilization (JM) is widely acknowledged as an effective intervention; and UPA is an entry-level form of JM commonly used by physiotherapists globally.…

In Erich Remarque’s novel, All Quiet on the Western Front, the author uses metaphor and personification to convey Paul Baumer’s loss of self. Paul Baumer, the protagonist of the novel, joins the war as an innocent twenty year old boy who enjoys writing poetry, but transforms into a detached, stiff man who finds trouble relating to normal, innocent civilians. After witnessing plenty of bloodshed and catastrophe, Paul’s emotional connection to his humanity gradually dissolves. The burdens of war…