The Affordable Care Act and Florida Since amended in 2010, a heated topic across the country has been the Compilation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly referred to as the “Affordable Care Act” or “Obamacare”. The Affordable Care Act has caused a rift in legislative bodies in many states. Some states have accepted the terms of the program including all of its expansion on the health care system, but some have been reluctant to implement the program. One of those…
Orientalism is a term which indicates how the West perceives the East as the ‘other’. Edward Said published his controversial book Orientalism in 1978, which talks about how Orientalism forms an inferior Orient, in terms of knowledge and domination. Edward Said opens his introduction by mentioning the Western’s misconception about the East arguing that “The Orient was almost a European invention” (Said 1). The Orient played a significant role in the creation of the European culture and it…
After taking a long break and lazing around in the monsoon sun (yes, monsoon doesn't bring rain here in Rajasthan, just exclusive monsoon sunshine), I have a lot to tell and share. Especially about the vacation I recently went on with my family. With our house in making and several other responsibilities, how we convinced my father to agree for this vacation, I have no idea. Thankful to my mother's friend in Sangli, Maharashtra, who's daughter's wedding invitation caused us to go. When my…
Minimalism Benefits Our Lives Do you remember when the time Apple Company’s electronic products emerged was? How do you feel when you see people around you are holding iPhone, Apple Mac, or iPod? When did you have the first Apple product? Why do you choose Apple? What makes you switch from other brands to Apple? If you have answers like “because Apple’s products look good and they are easy to realize what I want.” in your mind, then you already have a sense of what is minimalism. Generally…
military and lived in Oklahoma, Florida, Virginia, Austria, and North Carolina all before she was 15 years old(Mary Pope Osborne). Moving never bothered her because of the strong bond she formed with her family. Mary and her siblings spent a great deal of time playing and biking in the woods. They would pretend that they were traveling to far off places (Banting). Mary had a vivid imagination and it would only enhance her development as a writer in later years. Her dad eventually retired to a…
What is caste ? When Portuguese travelers visited India, they first encountered caste system or race based social discrimination in 16th century. They used a Portuguese term that is “casta” which means “race”. Today, the term caste is used to describe the division of societies on the basis of social hierarchy, not only in Asia but all over the world. It is believed that only four castes exist which are divided on the basis of Brahma’s divine genius. The four existing…
Most denominations of Christianity believe in some sort of baptism for the forgiveness of sins whether it be sprinkling or infant baptism or immersion in water. This essay will cover the argument that true baptism for the remission of sins is by complete immersion in water. Starting with, a brief background and an establishment that the bible is inspired by god and it is a reputable source to pattern our lives by. Then continuing to define the terms of the argument and really get to understand…
Tikita Tikita: The story of an apolitical music in a politically charged time Punta is upbeat music with lyrics that are mostly about having a good time. What was happening in the country to necessitate this musical distraction? Time between the late 1960s up until 1990 were eventful times in Honduras in which the country was going through cultural, economic and political changes. The question being was that punta an escape for its listeners, as escape from the unstable affairs of Honduras.…
gaining faster running times, higher jumps, and so forth. However, over time this has evolved to” purposefully market young adults” (Malinauskas, Aeby, Overton, Aeby & Barber-Heidel, 2007), to aid them in their exams and “all night” cram sessions as well as party late and “function” the next day. It has replaced a way of life; one that includes health and wellness, such as, getting a good night sleep, and eating a balanced diet. Many have adopted the attitude that they can just have an…
in-ground burials have become lost in time, and early cast iron…