This is a complex subject, but I firmly believe that holding outdoor classes once a month, aimed at exposing students to natural environments beyond the classroom, is not an appropriate idea.
I strongly support Kelly’s idea that organizing outdoor classes would place unnecessary pressure on both the financial resources of the school and the teachers. I want to emphasize further that, in order to smoothly implement this plan, schools would need to invest more financial resources to transport students and faculty members, pay for site bookings, and cover insurance. Given that many schools are underfunded even without these unnecessary field trips, the addition of these outdoor outings would undoubtedly cripple the financial health of many educational institutions or place an additional financial burden on the families of students if they were asked to pay for the trips.
While Paul raised a pertinent point that experiencing outdoor classes is conducive to deepening students' understanding of environmental problems by exposing them to the natural world, it is essential to consider that weather conditions frequently do not cooperate with the planned activities. If the weather conditions are unfavorable on the days of the trips, then instead of feeling connected to nature, the students would likely experience negative emotions, and their safety could even be threatened during extreme weather events. Additionally, it is extremely difficult, if not outright impossible, to reschedule trips due to adverse weather conditions, as the aforementioned transportation and site booking arrangements need to be made well in advance.
Some of the dolls had been put in the little red chairs around the little doll table. There was nothing to eat upon the table except a turkey, a fried egg and an apple, all made of plaster of paris and painted in natural colors. The little teapot and other doll dishes were empty, but Marcella had told them to enjoy their dinner while she was away.
This is a complex subject, but I firmly believe that taking the source into account is the most effective way to evaluate the accuracy of the information online.
I strongly support Paul’s idea that having a comprehensive picture of the information is of great significance in the process of evaluating the validity of information. I want to emphasize further that nowadays, a great amount of information on the internet is intentionally misleading in order to promote certain products or services using exaggerated claims or even outright lies about the value or capabilities of the said products or services. Therefore, it is crucial for people to think critically when viewing online information to avoid being misled by malicious information.
While Claire raised a pertinent point about consulting her professors to assess information, it is essential to consider that this method of verifying information is often unfeasible, as professors on certain subjects are not always readily available. For instance, given the vast diversity of knowledge, it is impossible for people to know someone who is an expert in every subject area, and this problem is exacerbated when the information concerns specialized knowledge. As professors only focus on a narrow range of knowledge, it is highly unlikely that a person would be able to consult the right professor for verifying an obscure or highly specialized piece of information.
Furthermore, it is wise to consider the issue of time lag when relying on experts to assess the truthfulness of information. These experts are likely to be preoccupied with work and respond much more slowly to a query than a simple Google search would. If the delay between asking a question and receiving an answer takes a significant amount of time, obtaining the most up-to-date and relevant information cannot be ensured.
This is a complex subject, but I firmly believe that starting a business with family members is not an intelligent choice.
I strongly support Claire’s idea that similar thoughts among family members will undoubtedly hinder the creativity of the business. I want to emphasize further that gaps between generations may cause conflicts and quarrels when family members think of strategies for the company, which is detrimental to the long-term development of the family business.
While Andrew raised a pertinent point about the benefits of strengthening the connections and shared aims with family members regarding an example of his uncle and cousins who run a restaurant, it is essential to consider that using just one piece of anecdotal evidence is not strong support for his claim. For instance, even if family members could work together to run a restaurant, this is only a small and simple type of business which is uniquely suited to operate under family leadership. However, for the vast majority of businesses, success stems from hierarchical management, having a diverse group of employees and managers, as well as regular consultation from specialists, which is difficult to coordinate under the family-run business model.
Any successful company requires leaders/managers who can remain calm under pressure, remain rational when facing challenging dilemmas, and make objective yet harsh decisions. However, it is often impossible to do so when working with family members because personal emotions and family bonds tend to interfere with rational judgment and make it difficult to maintain the necessary objectivity in decision-making.
Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide, and the most frequently diagnosed cancer [1]. BC has a high worldwide incidence, as reflected by the 2020 data showing 2,261,419 new cases (11,7% of all cancers) and 684,996 deaths (6.9% of all cancer-related deaths) [2]. In Chile, GLOBOCAN estimated 5,331 new cases of BC for the year 2020. This cancer is also the leading cause of cancer death among Chilean women, with 1,674 deaths associated with this diagnosis [2].
BC is considered a complex, heterogeneous, and multifactorial disease, arising from the accumulation of multiple genetic alterations [3, 4]. Approximately 10% of BC cases are hereditary, associated with germline pathogenic variants in BC susceptibility genes [5, 6]. Additionally, it is predicted that an additional 20% of BC cases have a familial genetic component. Therefore, the predisposition to BC is not attributable to a variant in one single inherited gene of high penetrance but to variants in genes of moderate penetrance and polygenic inheritance [7,8,9].
As the cost-effectiveness of sequencing technology advances, there is a growing focus on research into the genomic origins of cancer. The use of multi-gene panel testing for hereditary cancer risk assessment is becoming increasingly important in clinical practice. Multigene panels should include high penetrance genes such as BRCA1, BRCA2, TP53, PTEN, STK11, CDH1, and PALB2 as well as low to moderate penetrance genes such as ATM, CHEK2, NF1, RAD50, among others. However, the clinical significance of some of these genes is not yet fully defined [10, 11]. Genetic determination of the hereditary cause of the diagnosis can guide surgical management and other treatments.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) suggested that multigene panel testing should be offered broadly systematically in the context of professional genetic expertise with counseling developed pre- and post-testing [12]. Both presence and absence of pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants have implications for patients diagnosed with hereditary cancer [7]. Identifying individuals with pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants in a heritable BC-associated gene provides the opportunity to manage patients at increased cancer risk through early detection, chemoprevention, and risk-reducing surgeries. However, effective identification of mutated high-risk cancer genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 depends on the availability of and access to genetic counseling and testing for people at high risk of a hereditary cancer syndrome.
Despite these advancements, less than 20% of individuals with a family history of BC who meet hereditary cancer risk criteria have access to genetic counseling or interventions that could reduce mortality [13]. In Chile, there is a lack of comprehensive national programs for cancer risk assessment and genetic counseling. The National Cancer Plan established by the Ministry of Health in 2022 emphasizes cancer prevention strategies, including the identification of high-risk individuals and the provision of oncological genetic counseling [14]. However, significant gaps remain in the availability of specialized professionals, appropriate infrastructure, and access to genetic testing services, particularly for 80% of the population enrolled in the public health system. This highlights the need for more inclusive programs that can bridge this gap and ensure equitable access to these crucial services [15, 16].
Patients with a family history of BC, another primary tumor, bilateral BC, or early-onset BC require a counseling consultation to review their multigenerational pedigree, collect clinical history, and be referred for molecular genetic testing to determine if a hereditary cancer syndrome is present. A second counseling consultation is necessary following the molecular genetic test to communicate the results and additional recommendations for cancer monitoring, local therapy options, risk-reducing interventions, and identification of family members who may benefit from the test [17, 18].
In response to these needs, a regional comprehensive cancer risk assessment and genetic counseling program was implemented in the Maule region, aimed at decentralizing access to genetic counseling and molecular diagnosis for oncology patients. This program involves collaboration between multiple national and international institutions, providing universal, free, high-quality access to genetic counseling and Next-generation sequencing (NGS) multigene panel testing to identify germline pathogenic variants in high-susceptibility BC genes. This approach could reallocate public resources from treatment to prevention and ultimately reduce deaths due to hereditary-familial cancer. This study aims to characterize genetic variants associated with hereditary BC in a high-risk population and evaluate the implementation of the first regional comprehensive cancer risk assessment and genetic counseling program within Chile, specifically in the Maule region. By addressing the gaps in access to genetic testing and oncological counseling, this first Chilean regional hereditary cancer program sets a precedent that could be adapted for other malignancies and regions. By providing a scalable model, this program has the potential to significantly improve outcomes for hereditary cancer patients across Chile and in other Latin American countries with similar infrastructure and resource constraints.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. We chase bigger goals, strive for higher achievements, and often fill our lives with unnecessary complexities. Yet, there’s a quiet charm and undeniable value in embracing simplicity. Simple living is not about giving up on dreams or ambitions but about focusing on what truly matters.
At its core, simple living encourages us to declutter our lives—physically, emotionally, and mentally. It begins with letting go of possessions that no longer serve a purpose and organizing our surroundings in ways that foster peace. A tidy home often translates to a clear mind, allowing space for creativity and relaxation. Similarly, simplifying our schedules by saying no to unnecessary commitments can help us focus on meaningful activities that align with our values.
One of the key aspects of simple living is mindfulness. By being present in each moment, we learn to appreciate the small joys of life—a heartfelt conversation, the taste of a home-cooked meal, or the beauty of nature during a morning walk. Such experiences remind us that happiness doesn’t have to come from grand achievements or material possessions. Instead, it thrives in the moments we often overlook.
Simple living also promotes sustainability. By consuming less and being mindful of our choices, we contribute to a healthier planet. Choosing quality over quantity, whether it’s clothing, food, or technology, reduces waste and fosters a deeper appreciation for what we have. This approach not only benefits the environment but also saves time and money, creating space for experiences that enrich our lives.
In a world dominated by social media and consumerism, embracing simplicity can be an act of rebellion. It’s about stepping away from comparison and focusing on personal contentment. The journey to simplicity may not be easy—it requires introspection and deliberate choices—but the rewards are immeasurable.
By simplifying our lives, we find clarity, purpose, and peace. It’s a lifestyle that allows us to reconnect with ourselves, nurture our relationships, and cherish the beauty of the present moment. Simple living is not about having less; it’s about making room for more of what truly matters.
Bah Humbug, now that's too strong! Because it is my favourite holiday. But all this year's been a busy blur, don't think I have the energy to add to my already mad rush just because it's 'tis the season. The perfect gift for me would be completions and connections left from last year ski shop encounter, most interesting. Had his number but never the time. Most of '81 passed along those lines. So deck those halls, trim those trees., raise up cups of Christmas cheer. I just need to catch my breath, Christmas by myself this year.
Calender picture, frozen landscape, chill this room for twenty-four days. Evergreens, sparkling snow, get this winter over with! Flash back to spring time saw him again, would have been good to go for lunch. Couldn't agree when we were both free, we tried, we said we'd keep in touch. Didn't of course 'till summertime. Out to the beach to his boat, could I join him? No, This time it was me, sunburn in the third degree. Now the calendar's just one page, of course I am excited. Tonight's the night I've set my mind not to do too much about it.
Hardly dashing through the snow, because I bundled up too tight. Last minute have-to-dos, a few cards, a few calls, because it's RSVP. No, thanks, no party lights. It's Christmas Eve, going to relax, turn down all of my invites. Last fall I have a night to myself, same guy called, Halloween party. Waited all night for him to show, this time his car wouldn't go. Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late. Trudge on home to celebrate in a quite way, unwind. Doing Christmas right this time.
A&P has provided me with the world's smallest turkey. Already in the over, nice and hot, oh damn! Guess what I forgot. So on with the boots back out in the snow, to the only all night grocery. When what to my wondering eyes should appear, in the line is that guy I've been chasing all year. "Spending this one alone," he said, "Need a break, this year's been crazy". I said "Me too, but why are you, You mean you forgot cranberries too?". Then suddenly we laughed and laughed, caught onto what was happening. That Christmas magic's brought this tale to a very happy ending.
the endocrine disruption hypothesis suggests that endocrine disrupting chemicals , interfere with hormonal systems, causing adverse effects on reproduction, development, and behavior. EDCs include bisphenol A, phthalates, PCBs, dioxins, DDT and natural hormones. These act as agonists (mimicking hormones), antagonists (blocking hormone receptors), or disrupt hormone synthesis (eg. inhibiting aromatase).
In aquatic environments, edc persists and bioaccumulates, causing significant impacts. Examples include intersex fish, where estrogenic compounds in sewage effluents lead to vitellogenin production and egg formation in males. Imposex in molluscs, caused by TBT, results in male traits in females by inhibiting aromatase. Amphibians exposed to pesticides, like DDT, show reduced fertility and genital malformations. Birds, such as eagles, experience eggshell thinnign due to disrupted calcium metabolism from DDT.
At the population level, edcs cause skewed sex ratios, reduced reproduction, and ecosystem disruption. skewed sex ratios in fish reduce genetic diversity, while reproductive failures in amphibians and birds threaten species survival. sentinel species, such as alligators, molluscs, and fish, signal early contamination. Human risks include developmental abnormalities, reduced sperm counts, increased testicular cancer, and transgenerational effects.
The evidence for the endocrine disruption hypothesis highlights the need for regulation and monitoring systems. biomarkers like vitellogenin and hormone receptor assays aid early detection. conservation strategies must focus on reducing edc release to protect biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Happiness by Raymond Carver (1938-1988)
So early it's still almost dark out.
I'm near the window with coffee,
and the usual early morning stuff
that passes for thought.
When I see the boy and his friend
walking up the road
to deliver the newspaper.
They wear caps and sweaters,
and one boy has a bag over his shoulder.
They are so happy
they aren't saying anything, these boys.
I think if they could, they would take
each other's arm.
It's early in the morning,
and they are doing this thing together.
They come on, slowly.
The sky is taking on light,
though the moon still hangs pale over the water.
Such beauty that for a minute
death and ambition, even love,
doesn't enter into this.
Happiness. It comes on
unexpectedly. And goes beyond, really,
any early morning talk about it.
STAY, O sweet and do not rise!
The light that shines comes from thine eyes;
The day breaks not: it is my heart,
Because that you and I must part.
Stay! or else my joys will die
And perish in their infancy.
However, the considerations pertaining to the welfare of the child may indicate lawful custody with another friend or relative as/serving his/her interest better. The question of guardianship can be independent of and distinct from that of custody in the facts and circumstances of each case. The court shall determine whether, in proceedings relating to interim custody, there are sufficient and compelling reasons to persuade the Court to change the custody of the minor children with immediate effect Stability and consistency in the affairs and routines of children is also an important consideration.
Keeping in mind the paramount consideration of welfare of the children, the custody of the children, which currently rests with their maternal relatives, in not disturbed as the scope of this order is limited. The appellant, in response to these submissions, contended that the High Court could not interfere with the findings of the Family Court unless serious infirmity is proven. The decisions cited by the respondents were distinguished on the ground that these decisions concerned findings that were recorded after a full-fledged trial and not an order passed as an aid interim relief granting custody to one of the parties.
The High Court, in its impugned judgment, held that while appointing the guardian or deciding the matter of custody of the minor foremost consideration for the Court is the welfare of the children. The guardianship will apply with equal force to the question of interim custody. It was observed that the Family Court should have delved a little lay, instead of recording abstract findings question of prima facie case, balance of convenience and irreparable injury. The terms on which the appellant and his deceased wife were, the manner in which the respondents obtained the custody of the children are questions that should be determined during the course of trial. Though when the children’s father is not unfit otherwise, he shall be the natural guardian, a child cannot be forced to stay with his/ her father. According to the High Court, merely because the father has love and affection for his children and is not unfit to take care of the children, the welfare of children cannot be guaranteed.
He disappeared in the dead of winter:
The brooks were frozen, the airports almost deserted,
And snow disfigured the public statues;
The mercury sank in the mouth of the dying day.
What instruments we have agree
The day of his death was a dark cold day.
Far from his illness
The wolves ran on through the evergreen forests,
The peasant river was untempted by the fashionable quays;
By mourning tongues
The death of the poet was kept from his poems.
But for him it was his last afternoon as himself,
An afternoon of nurses and rumours;
The provinces of his body revolted,
The squares of his mind were empty,
Silence invaded the suburbs,
The current of his feeling failed; he became his admirers.
Now he is scattered among a hundred cities
And wholly given over to unfamiliar affections,
To find his happiness in another kind of wood
And be punished under a foreign code of conscience.
The words of a dead man
Are modified in the guts of the living.
But in the importance and noise of to-morrow
When the brokers are roaring like beasts on the floor of the bourse,
And the poor have the sufferings to which they are fairly accustomed
And each in the cell of himself is almost convinced of his freedom
A few thousand will think of this day
As one thinks of a day when one did something slightly unusual.
What instruments we have agree
The day of his death was a dark cold day.
II
You were silly like us; your gift survived it all:
The parish of rich women, physical decay,
Yourself. Mad Ireland hurt you into poetry.
Now Ireland has her madness and her weather still,
For poetry makes nothing happen: it survives
In the valley of its making where executives
Would never want to tamper, flows on south
From ranches of isolation and the busy griefs,
Raw towns that we believe and die in; it survives,
A way of happening, a mouth.
III
Earth, receive an honoured guest:
William Yeats is laid to rest.
Let the Irish vessel lie
Emptied of its poetry.
In the nightmare of the dark
All the dogs of Europe bark,
And the living nations wait,
Each sequestered in its hate;
Intellectual disgrace
Stares from every human face,
And the seas of pity lie
Locked and frozen in each eye.
Follow, poet, follow right
To the bottom of the night,
With your unconstraining voice
Still persuade us to rejoice;
With the farming of a verse
Make a vineyard of the curse,
Sing of human unsuccess
In a rapture of distress;
In the deserts of the heart
Let the healing fountain start,
In the prison of his days
Teach the free man how to praise.
I
He disappeared in the dead of winter:
The brooks were frozen, the airports almost deserted,
And snow disfigured the public statues;
The mercury sank in the mouth of the dying day.
What instruments we have agree
The day of his death was a dark cold day.
Far from his illness
The wolves ran on through the evergreen forests,
The peasant river was untempted by the fashionable quays;
By mourning tongues
The death of the poet was kept from his poems.
But for him it was his last afternoon as himself,
An afternoon of nurses and rumours;
The provinces of his body revolted,
The squares of his mind were empty,
Silence invaded the suburbs,
The current of his feeling failed; he became his admirers.
Now he is scattered among a hundred cities
And wholly given over to unfamiliar affections,
To find his happiness in another kind of wood
And be punished under a foreign code of conscience.
The words of a dead man
Are modified in the guts of the living.
But in the importance and noise of to-morrow
When the brokers are roaring like beasts on the floor of the bourse,
And the poor have the sufferings to which they are fairly accustomed
And each in the cell of himself is almost convinced of his freedom
A few thousand will think of this day
As one thinks of a day when one did something slightly unusual.
What instruments we have agree
The day of his death was a dark cold day.
II
You were silly like us; your gift survived it all:
The parish of rich women, physical decay,
Yourself. Mad Ireland hurt you into poetry.
Now Ireland has her madness and her weather still,
For poetry makes nothing happen: it survives
In the valley of its making where executives
Would never want to tamper, flows on south
From ranches of isolation and the busy griefs,
Raw towns that we believe and die in; it survives,
A way of happening, a mouth.
III
Earth, receive an honoured guest:
William Yeats is laid to rest.
Let the Irish vessel lie
Emptied of its poetry.
In the nightmare of the dark
All the dogs of Europe bark,
And the living nations wait,
Each sequestered in its hate;
Intellectual disgrace
Stares from every human face,
And the seas of pity lie
Locked and frozen in each eye.
Follow, poet, follow right
To the bottom of the night,
With your unconstraining voice
Still persuade us to rejoice;
With the farming of a verse
Make a vineyard of the curse,
Sing of human unsuccess
In a rapture of distress;
In the deserts of the heart
Let the healing fountain start,
In the prison of his days
Teach the free man how to praise.
I
He disappeared in the dead of winter:
The brooks were frozen, the airports almost deserted,
And snow disfigured the public statues;
The mercury sank in the mouth of the dying day.
What instruments we have agree
The day of his death was a dark cold day.
Far from his illness
The wolves ran on through the evergreen forests,
The peasant river was untempted by the fashionable quays;
By mourning tongues
The death of the poet was kept from his poems.
But for him it was his last afternoon as himself,
An afternoon of nurses and rumours;
The provinces of his body revolted,
The squares of his mind were empty,
Silence invaded the suburbs,
The current of his feeling failed; he became his admirers.
Now he is scattered among a hundred cities
And wholly given over to unfamiliar affections,
To find his happiness in another kind of wood
And be punished under a foreign code of conscience.
The words of a dead man
Are modified in the guts of the living.
But in the importance and noise of to-morrow
When the brokers are roaring like beasts on the floor of the bourse,
And the poor have the sufferings to which they are fairly accustomed
And each in the cell of himself is almost convinced of his freedom
A few thousand will think of this day
As one thinks of a day when one did something slightly unusual.
What instruments we have agree
The day of his death was a dark cold day.
II
You were silly like us; your gift survived it all:
The parish of rich women, physical decay,
Yourself. Mad Ireland hurt you into poetry.
Now Ireland has her madness and her weather still,
For poetry makes nothing happen: it survives
In the valley of its making where executives
Would never want to tamper, flows on south
From ranches of isolation and the busy griefs,
Raw towns that we believe and die in; it survives,
A way of happening, a mouth.
III
Earth, receive an honoured guest:
William Yeats is laid to rest.
Let the Irish vessel lie
Emptied of its poetry.
In the nightmare of the dark
All the dogs of Europe bark,
And the living nations wait,
Each sequestered in its hate;
Intellectual disgrace
Stares from every human face,
And the seas of pity lie
Locked and frozen in each eye.
Follow, poet, follow right
To the bottom of the night,
With your unconstraining voice
Still persuade us to rejoice;
With the farming of a verse
Make a vineyard of the curse,
Sing of human unsuccess
In a rapture of distress;
In the deserts of the heart
Let the healing fountain start,
In the prison of his days
Teach the free man how to praise.
my christmas vacation
this christmas vacation i visited several places by road in our car along with my mother and father. i visited pilgrim, tourist and fun places during this time.
first, i visited the famous rameshwaram temple and then also saw the famous pamban bridge.
second, i visited the shipping port in tuticorin on the route i saw several wind turbines rotating slowly and was happy to learn how the wind could be converted to electricity. this sort of green energy is very much required everywhere for our earth to sustain. the shipping port in tuticorin was a very big place and had several ships parked and loading materials. each ship was long and big. some ships ire new, some ire old. some ships ire unloading salt, oil while others ire loaded with big wind.
third, i visited the temple in thiruchendur and sought the blessings of lord muruga. it was a huge cowd of people and i waited patiently in the queue.
fourth, i visited kanyakumari the southernmost tip of india. i saw several places like the bhagavathy amman temple, woke up early to see the beautiful sunrise over the indian ocean. i then visited the swamy vivekananda rock memorial. it is at this place, i got hurt in knee due to push/pull to enter the place. we travelled over ferry for 10 mins to reach the place which is in the middle of sea. stood there along side was the 133ft tall thiruvalluvar statue. we waited in a long queue for more than a hour to return to land.
lastly, i visited the thiruparrappu water falls in nagercoil district. the route to falls were green and was similar travelling in kerala. i enjoyed the most there and was confident this time to go and stand under the falls on my own. i bathed there for more than 1.5 hours before leaving the place.
during this vacation trip i enjoyed eating at different places, sweets, ice creams. but after returning fell sick with cold and cough. mom gave medicines and home treatments to help me recover quick.
this christmas vacation i visited several places by road in our car along with my mother and father. i visited pilgrim, tourist and fun places during this time.
first, i visited the famous rameshwaram temple and then also saw the famous pamban bridge.
second, i visited the shipping port in tuticorin on the route i saw several wind turbines rotating slowly and was happy to learn how the wind could be converted to electricity. this sort of green energy is very much required everywhere for our earth to sustain. the shipping port in tuticorin was a very big place and had several ships parked and loading materials. each ship was long and big. some ships ire new, some ire old. some ships ire unloading salt, oil while others ire loaded with big wind.
third, i visited the temple in thiruchendur and sought the blessings of lord muruga. it was a huge cowd of people and i waited patiently in the queue.
fourth, i visited kanyakumari the southernmost tip of india. i saw several places like the bhagavathy amman temple, woke up early to see the beautiful sunrise over the indian ocean. i then visited the swamy vivekananda rock memorial. it is at this place, i got hurt in knee due to push/pull to enter the place. we travelled over ferry for 10 mins to reach the place which is in the middle of sea. stood there along side was the 133ft tall thiruvalluvar statue. we waited in a long queue for more than a hour to return to land.
lastly, i visited the thiruparrappu water falls in nagercoil district. the route to falls were green and was similar travelling in kerala. i enjoyed the most there and was confident this time to go and stand under the falls on my own. i bathed there for more than 1.5 hours before leaving the place.
during this vacation trip i enjoyed eating at different places, sweets, ice creams. but after returning fell sick with cold and cough. mom gave medicines and home treatments to help me recover quick.
My Christmas Vacation
This Christmas vacation I visited several places by road in our car along with my mother and father. I visited pilgrim, tourist and fun places during this time.
First, I visited the famous Rameshwaram temple and then also saw the famous Pamban bridge.
Second, I visited the shipping port in Tuticorin on the route I saw several wind turbines rotating slowly and was happy to learn how the wind could be converted to electricity. This sort of green energy is very much required everywhere for our earth to sustain. The shipping port in Tuticorin was a very big place and had several ships parked and loading materials. Each ship was long and big. Some ships Ire new, some Ire old. Some ships Ire unloading salt, oil while others Ire loaded with big wind.
Third, I visited the temple in Thiruchendur and sought the blessings of Lord Muruga.
Fourth, I visited Kanyakumari the southernmost tip of India. I saw several places like the Bhagavathy Amman temple, woke up early to see the beautiful sunrise over the Indian Ocean. I then visited the Swamy Vivekananda Rock memorial. It is at this place, I got hurt in knee due to push/pull to enter the place. We travelled over ferry for 10 mins to reach the place which is in the middle of sea. Stood there along side was the 133ft tall Thiruvalluvar statue. We waited in a long queue for more than a hour to return to land.
Lastly, I visited the Thiruparrappu water falls in Nagercoil district. The route to falls were green and was similar travelling in Kerala. I enjoyed the most there and was confident this time to go and stand under the falls on my own. I bathed there for more than 1.5 hours before leaving the place.
During this vacation trip I enjoyed eating at different places, sweets, ice creams. But after returning fell sick with cold and cough. Mom gave medicines and home treatments to help me recover quick.
My Christmas Vacation
This Christmas vacation I visited several places by road in our car along with my mother and father. I visited pilgrim, tourist and fun places during this time.
First, I visited the famous Rameshwaram temple and then also saw the famous Pamban bridge.
Second, I visited the shipping port in Tuticorin on the route I saw several wind turbines rotating slowly and was happy to learn how the wind could be converted to electricity. This sort of green energy is very much required everywhere for our earth to sustain. The shipping port in Tuticorin was a very big place and had several ships parked and loading materials. Each ship was long and big. Some ships Ire new, some Ire old. Some ships Ire unloading salt, oil while others Ire loaded with big wind.
Third, I visited the temple in Thiruchendur and sought the blessings of Lord Muruga.
Fourth, I visited Kanyakumari the southernmost tip of India. I saw several places like the Bhagavathy Amman temple, woke up early to see the beautiful sunrise over the Indian Ocean. I then visited the Swamy Vivekananda Rock memorial. It is at this place, I got hurt in knee due to push/pull to enter the place. We travelled over ferry for 10 mins to reach the place which is in the middle of sea. Stood there along side was the 133ft tall Thiruvalluvar statue. We waited in a long queue for more than a hour to return to land.
Lastly, I visited the Thiruparrappu water falls in Nagercoil district. The route to falls were green and was similar travelling in Kerala. I enjoyed the most there and was confident this time to go and stand under the falls on my own. I bathed there for more than 1.5 hours before leaving the place.
During this vacation trip I enjoyed eating at different places, sweets, ice creams. But after returning fell sick with cold and cough. Mom gave medicines and home treatments to help me recover quick.
1776, New York City.
Pardon me, are you Aaron Burr, sir? That depends, who's asking? Oh well sure. Sir, I'm Alexander Hamilton, I'm at your service sir. I have been looking for you. I'm getting nervous.
Sir, I heard your name at Princeton, I was seeking an accelerated course of study when I got sort of out of sorts with a buddy of yours. I may have punched him. It's a blur, sir. He handles the financials... You punched the bursar? Yes.
I wanted to do what you did, graduate in two, then join the revolution. He looked at me like I was stupid. I'm not stupid! So how'd you do it? How'd you graduate so fast? It was my parents' dying wish before they passed.
You're an orphan. Of course! I'm an orphan, God, I wish there was a war, then we could prove that we're worth more than anyone bargained for.
Can I buy you a drink? That would be nice. And while we're talking, let me offer you some free advice.
Talk less. What? Smile more. Don't let them know what you're against or what you're for. You can't be serious. You wanna get ahead? Yes. Fools who run their mouths off wind up dead.
Ayo yo, yo yo yo, what time is it? Showtime!
Like I said...
Showtime, showtime yo! I'm John Laurens in the place to be. A-two pints of Sam Adams, but I'm working on three, hah! Those redcoats don't want it with me, cause I'll pop-chicka-pop these cops till I'm free!
A-oui oui, mon ami, je m'apelle Lafayette. The lancelot of the revolutionary set. I came from afar just to say, "Bonsior," tell the King, "Casse toi," who is the best? C'est moi.
Brrah, brrah, I am Hercules Mulligan, up in it, loving it, yes I heard your mother say, "Come again!" Lock up your daughters and horses. Of course, it's hard to have intercourse over four sets of corsets. Wow.
No more sex, pour me another brew, son. Let's raise a couple more, to the Revolution!
Well if it ain't the prodigy of Princeton College. Aaron Burr, give us a verse, drop some knowledge.
Good luck with that, you're taking a stand. You spit, I'mma sit, we'll see where we land. Boo!
Burr, the revolution's imminent, what do you stall for? If you stand for nothing Burr, what'll you fall for?
Ooh, who're you? Who're you? Who are you? Ooh, who is this kid? What's he gonna do?
How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore, and a Scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot in the Caribbean by providence, impoverished, in squalor, grow up to be a hero and a scholar?
The ten-dollar founding father without a father got a lot farther by working a lot harder, by being a lot smarter, by being a self-starter. By fourteen, they placed him in charge of a trading charter.
And everyday, while slaves were being slaughtered and carted away, across the waves, he struggled and kept his guard up. Inside, he was longing for something to be a part of. The brother was ready to beg, steal, borrow, or barter.
Then a hurricane came and devastation reigned. Our man saw his future drip, dripping down the drain. Put a pencil to his temple, connected it to his brain, and he wrote his first refrain, a testament to his pain.
Well, the word got around, they said, "This kid is insane, man!" Took up a collection just to send him to the mainland. Get your education, don't forget from whence you came, and the world's gonna know your name. What's your name, man?
Alexander Hamilton. My name is Alexander Hamilton. And there's a million things I haven't done, but just you wait. Just you wait.
When he was ten, his father split, full of it, debt-ridden. Two years later, see Alex and his mother bed-ridden, half-dead. Sitting in their own sick, the scent thick. And Alex got better, but his mother went quick.
Moved in with a cousin, the cousin committed suicide. Left him with nothing but ruined pride, something new inside. A voice saying, "Alex, you gotta fend for yourself." He started retreating and reading every treatise on the shelf.
There would've been nothing left to do for someone less astute, he would've been dead or destitute without a scent of restitution. Started working, clerking for his late mother's landlord, trading sugarcane and rum and all the things he can't afford.
Scamming for every book he could get his hands on, planning for the future. See him now as he stands on the bough of a ship, headed for a new land. In New York, you can be a new man.
In New York, you can be a new man. (Just you wait.) In New York, you can be a new man. (Just you wait.) In New York, you can be a new man. In New York-- (Just you wait!)
Alexander Hamilton, we are waiting in the wings for you. You could never back down, you never learned to take your time. Oh, Alexander Hamilton, when America sings for you, will they know what you overcame? Will they know you rewrote the game? The world will never be the same.
The ship is in the harbor now, see if you can spot him! Another immigrant coming up from the bottom. His enemies destroyed his rep, America forgot him.
We fought with him. Me, I died for him. Me, I trusted him. Me, I loved him. And me? I'm the damn fool that shot him.
There's a million things I haven't done, but just you wait! What's your name, man? Alexander Hamilton!
