The quality of education being delivered varies across private and public schools. Private schools being more costly can only be afforded by the relatively affluent class, whereas, public schools aren’t a burden on the wallet and therefore preferred by the common man. Although some public schools do manage to impart education of a high standard, […]
The Last Case Of Smallpox On A Passenger Liner
In 1971 I was surgeon on the P&O liner Orcades. On Christmas morning early the phone rang, could I come and look at someone with weird rash. The patient was Goanese, and was one of a batch of 20 or so that had been flown in to Singapore some 5 days ago to relieve others […]
Always 182 – An Analysis of Always by Blink 182
Blink 182’s self-titled album is anything but care-free pop anymore. That’s what they were known for with Enema of the State and Take off Your Pants and Jacket. However, I think their self-titled album will be remembered as one of the great break-up song collections of its time and one of the tunes that supports […]
Disadvantages of Computers in the Classroom
To start the most significant fact that should be stated is that the computer is a tool, and as with any educational tool, from books to crayons, it can be used to enhance the curriculum and promote learning, but it can also be misused and abused. In this essay, I will discuss the disadvantages of […]
The Pros and Cons of Being a Proofreader
Online Proofreading Jobs: Pros and Cons Do you have a decent knowledge of grammar, love reading and want to try your hand at proofreading? Today, the Internet is flooded with varieties of writing, some well-written and some riddled with errors. Most of them would benefit from proofreading. This is why proofreaders are steadily growing more […]
Handy Tips on Effective SEO Content Writing
If you have a flair for writing, then you can consider content writing on the internet as a viable profession. With people using the internet as a global market to buy and sell almost everything, companies and entrepreneurs are naturally eager to promote their business websites whichever way they can. Search engine optimization (SEO) is […]
The Epic Journey of a Oaxacan Chef
Pilar Cabrera’s world had changed – how she taught her cooking classes, how she ran her restaurant, her vision of her gastronomic future – and she had only been back from her month-long visit to Toronto for 10 days. But outside influences have always played an integral part in the history of Oaxaca’s rich culinary […]
Thomas Nagel And His Article On Death
Thomas Nagel begins his collection of essays with a most intriguing discussion about death. Death being one of the most obviously important subjects of contemplation, Nagel takes an interesting approach as he tries to define the truth as to whether death is, or is not, a harm for that individual. Nagel does a brilliant job […]
Rhetoric – Or Rhetrickery?
When speaking about what a politician has just said, people often say, “Oh, that’s just rhetoric.” What’s meant, of course, is that the politician is being tricky, is side-stepping an issue, is being less than honest. That commonsensical attitude toward Rhetoric is quite at odds with the online Merriam-Webster dictionary in its academic definition of […]
History Of Art
Art is a fascinating subject of study for mankind. It is interesting to note how art, especially painting has gone through many stages in its evolution. Here in this essay, I would like to trace the trajectory of art and it has progressed through realism, romanticism impressionism, expressionism, surrealism, cubism and pop art. Now, what […]