My week started with a very good news that my mother in law is coming to US in April last week. She is planning to stay here for atleast 3 months. I was very happy to know about this and i gave her a list of my shopping from India. I was checking online some very pretty indian-western jewellery and I am very glad my mother in law is coming and she is bringing that for me from India. Thenlater next day i talk to my father after such a long time. He was so happy to talk to me as i am happy here with my family. My father was always worried about me when he came to know that I will be in US for a long time. After my mother passed away, he was the only one who took care of us (siblings) and was caring about us. He told me over the phone that he is planning to visit us in US. I was so happy to hear this that my father always wanted to see America even though before i came here. This was his dream and now his dream will be coming true very soon. He was nervous as well as happy and excited about this. I am very eager to see him here and will be waiting for that day to come soon. I will be counting days in reverse now.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Argumentative Essay :- Death Penalty
Death Penalty - When this topic comes to our mind, everyone has different views and thoughts about this. The death penalty is something that many people do not have a clear decision on. Many people support the death penalty, while others wish for the death penalty to be abolished, and there are some that support the death penalty, but only in certain cases. My personal opinion on the death penalty is: it should be administered only in cases of particularly cruel crimes, such as serial murder except in the certain cases.
Those who support the death penalty often say that is a solution for future criminals who are thinking of committing murders or other serious crimes. I agree with this statement because criminals do not think of the consequences of their actions when they are committing a crime, nor do they care because of no strictness in punishshment as of now, but if the punishment will be strict for the criminals, like death penalty, the crimes like innocent murders will no longer be there . I believe the only way for a murderer to not commit a crime again would be execution.
Various people who are opposed to the death penalty say that capital punishment condemns the innocent to death. According to one of the Amendments in the United States Bill of Rights, “No person shall be held to answer for a capital crime, unless on a presentment of a charge of a grand jury” (except in military cases). While it is true that a few innocent people have “slipped through the cracks” of the justice system and been convicted and executed unfairly, it is extremely rare that this type of situation would happen. By the time that all appeals are exhausted, it is most likely that the attorneys will find new evidence to support a criminal’s innocence from examining the case so many times.
Its oppositions have called capital punishment cruel and unusual, but I totally disagree.The question has arisen concerning the morality of capital punishment. The bias of the American as well as International judicial systems is a major cause of worry regarding capital punishment. We, as humans, should obey the government no matter what their decision may be, unless it goes against religion. God instituted the judicial system to provide fair punishments for crimes. The government has the authority to investigate capital punishment if they feel it is necessary, and we should comply with their decision.
Many are disturbed by the execution of mentally incompetent criminals. As in many cases to mitigate the death penalty, the U.S Supreme Court on June 20, 2002 declared that the execution of the mentally retarded is unconstitutional, as well as cruel and unusual punishment. A particularly sad case of a mentally retarded person being put on death row is the case of Earl Washington, who had an IQ of 69. In 1983, Washington was forced by the police to confess to the rape and murder of a woman in Virginia in 1982. Washington was sentenced to death in 1984, but sixteen years later DNA evidence proved his innocence, and he received an absolute pardon.
I support death penalty in special cases and, I believe also that the guilt of the criminal should be proved beyond the shadow of a doubt, which is the constitutional way of life. If punishment can reform future criminals so as they do not commit crime, then the death penalty is the best way for the criminals and for the society.
Those who support the death penalty often say that is a solution for future criminals who are thinking of committing murders or other serious crimes. I agree with this statement because criminals do not think of the consequences of their actions when they are committing a crime, nor do they care because of no strictness in punishshment as of now, but if the punishment will be strict for the criminals, like death penalty, the crimes like innocent murders will no longer be there . I believe the only way for a murderer to not commit a crime again would be execution.
Various people who are opposed to the death penalty say that capital punishment condemns the innocent to death. According to one of the Amendments in the United States Bill of Rights, “No person shall be held to answer for a capital crime, unless on a presentment of a charge of a grand jury” (except in military cases). While it is true that a few innocent people have “slipped through the cracks” of the justice system and been convicted and executed unfairly, it is extremely rare that this type of situation would happen. By the time that all appeals are exhausted, it is most likely that the attorneys will find new evidence to support a criminal’s innocence from examining the case so many times.
Its oppositions have called capital punishment cruel and unusual, but I totally disagree.The question has arisen concerning the morality of capital punishment. The bias of the American as well as International judicial systems is a major cause of worry regarding capital punishment. We, as humans, should obey the government no matter what their decision may be, unless it goes against religion. God instituted the judicial system to provide fair punishments for crimes. The government has the authority to investigate capital punishment if they feel it is necessary, and we should comply with their decision.
Many are disturbed by the execution of mentally incompetent criminals. As in many cases to mitigate the death penalty, the U.S Supreme Court on June 20, 2002 declared that the execution of the mentally retarded is unconstitutional, as well as cruel and unusual punishment. A particularly sad case of a mentally retarded person being put on death row is the case of Earl Washington, who had an IQ of 69. In 1983, Washington was forced by the police to confess to the rape and murder of a woman in Virginia in 1982. Washington was sentenced to death in 1984, but sixteen years later DNA evidence proved his innocence, and he received an absolute pardon.
I support death penalty in special cases and, I believe also that the guilt of the criminal should be proved beyond the shadow of a doubt, which is the constitutional way of life. If punishment can reform future criminals so as they do not commit crime, then the death penalty is the best way for the criminals and for the society.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Car accidents happen very frequently but usually leave a lasting effect. A car accident is part of an endless list of problems on the road. Car accidents can happen to drivers anytime, anywhere. Personal injury sustained from a car accident is becoming a major legal case in the country. In general, about twenty million people die or become injured due to car accidents each year nationwide. Among the car accidents, the teenage group is the only age group whose number of deaths is increasing instead of decreasing. Car accidents are caused mainly by drunken drivers, using cellular phones while driving, and the lack of experience of teenage drivers.
Firstly, drinking and driving is the leading cause of car accidents. Driving while drinking increases our self-confidence, but lowers the driving ability and performance. In short, alcohol decreases the decision making ability of the brain. When people get drunk, they do not even think they are drunk. They may feel like they can do anything, but they cannot. Many accidents occur because of drinking. People have to be educated about drinking and driving, so they do not kill themselves or innocent people on the road.
Secondly, using cell phones while driving causes serious car accidents. When a cell phone is used while driving, it distracts the attention of the driver, leading to car accidents. While using a cell phone, many people miss the traffic signals, not really concentrating on driving. The process of dialing or answering the phone or messaging can make them lose control of the vehicle. Even though the driver is looking at the road, he or she can easily get distracted by the conversation. This can result in serious road accidents.
Another cause of accidents on the road is teenage drivers. Some teenagers cause very serious accidents, because of immaturity and lack of experience. Teenagers sometimes drive very aggressively or rashly. One hand driving, loud music and laid back seats in the cars are very normal with teenage drivers. All these acts result in serious consequences on the road. Many accidents by young drivers are as a result of their own mistakes.
Many drivers do not realize, drinking and use of cell phones is not healthy behaviour, this may cause serious accidents. These acts not only harm themselves however, it may harm other innocent people on the road. The car accidents caused by these problems are really serious but preventable. If everybody tries to eliminate these problems by following the rules of the road, driving can be less dangerous, and it will help decrease the number of deaths in car accidents.
Firstly, drinking and driving is the leading cause of car accidents. Driving while drinking increases our self-confidence, but lowers the driving ability and performance. In short, alcohol decreases the decision making ability of the brain. When people get drunk, they do not even think they are drunk. They may feel like they can do anything, but they cannot. Many accidents occur because of drinking. People have to be educated about drinking and driving, so they do not kill themselves or innocent people on the road.
Secondly, using cell phones while driving causes serious car accidents. When a cell phone is used while driving, it distracts the attention of the driver, leading to car accidents. While using a cell phone, many people miss the traffic signals, not really concentrating on driving. The process of dialing or answering the phone or messaging can make them lose control of the vehicle. Even though the driver is looking at the road, he or she can easily get distracted by the conversation. This can result in serious road accidents.
Another cause of accidents on the road is teenage drivers. Some teenagers cause very serious accidents, because of immaturity and lack of experience. Teenagers sometimes drive very aggressively or rashly. One hand driving, loud music and laid back seats in the cars are very normal with teenage drivers. All these acts result in serious consequences on the road. Many accidents by young drivers are as a result of their own mistakes.
Many drivers do not realize, drinking and use of cell phones is not healthy behaviour, this may cause serious accidents. These acts not only harm themselves however, it may harm other innocent people on the road. The car accidents caused by these problems are really serious but preventable. If everybody tries to eliminate these problems by following the rules of the road, driving can be less dangerous, and it will help decrease the number of deaths in car accidents.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Superstitions
Superstitions...What does superstitions mean? Superstitions in a wider meaning is, an irrational fear about something in which most of the people do not trust. In fact it is something different. In my country, there are majority of people who are superstitious. There are so many factors which make the people of India to be superstitious. The number 13, black cat crossing the path in front of you, when the pregnant women go out and eat something in eclipe time period etc.
During the time of eclipse pregnant women never comes out of her room. She doesn't eat and write anything in short she can not do anything during eclipse. It is said that if she go out, the rays will effect her baby and when the baby will born, he or she will have a black scar anywhere on the body. And if she write something during the eclipse, there will be something written anywhere on the baby's body. And after the eclipse is over the pregnant women has to take shower so that she can do whatever she want to do. Then only she can eat also after shower.
Not only this about the black cat crossing the path also make a person superstitious. It is said that if you are going on the way and a black cat passes your path, there will be a bad luck or something bad will happen with the person. The person can pass the path only after someone else pass that path first because that other person has not seen the black cat crossed the road so it is not a bad luck for him or her.
At last, the number 13 also makes people superstitious. The number 13 is not a lucky number. So people never do anything related to number 13. For example there will never be a 13th floor in a building of more than 13 floors. People will never prefer no. 13 for their house number, or in their phone number etc.
In my opinion, it is not good to be a superstitiuos but we have be careful about all this because if someone neglect this it may harm them. But I have seen people who never believe in superstitions, they are doing good. And their lives are also fine by God grace.
During the time of eclipse pregnant women never comes out of her room. She doesn't eat and write anything in short she can not do anything during eclipse. It is said that if she go out, the rays will effect her baby and when the baby will born, he or she will have a black scar anywhere on the body. And if she write something during the eclipse, there will be something written anywhere on the baby's body. And after the eclipse is over the pregnant women has to take shower so that she can do whatever she want to do. Then only she can eat also after shower.
Not only this about the black cat crossing the path also make a person superstitious. It is said that if you are going on the way and a black cat passes your path, there will be a bad luck or something bad will happen with the person. The person can pass the path only after someone else pass that path first because that other person has not seen the black cat crossed the road so it is not a bad luck for him or her.
At last, the number 13 also makes people superstitious. The number 13 is not a lucky number. So people never do anything related to number 13. For example there will never be a 13th floor in a building of more than 13 floors. People will never prefer no. 13 for their house number, or in their phone number etc.
In my opinion, it is not good to be a superstitiuos but we have be careful about all this because if someone neglect this it may harm them. But I have seen people who never believe in superstitions, they are doing good. And their lives are also fine by God grace.
Friday, November 16, 2012
" GOD HELP THOSE, THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES"
Last week on Friday, I watched a movie "OMG - Oh My God". The movie is about beliefs in god and about those priest (sadhus) who use God for their business or for making money. The main hero in the movie doesn't believe in God but on the other hand his wife has such a belief in god that goes to temple everyday and fasts. He owns a shop where he sells God's Idols in India. He never trust God and abuses him by saying if God is one why can't we see HIM. He says till the time he himself sees GOD with his naked eyes he will not trust him.
But one day in an earthquake his shop vanishes. He is shocked after looking at his shop because no other shops in the market were harmed. He visit to an insurance office to claim the insurance for his shop. But insurance people denied that they can not sanction the claim because of the "ACT OF GOD-Earthquake". So he decided to prosecute a case on GOD to get money for his loss. Every lawyer took him to be an insane that is why he want to case GOD. No lawyer want to take his case. Then someone suggest him to meet a person who was a lawyer in the past but now he is handicapped so he has no more cases in court. So he visit him, tells his whole story. The lawyer decide to help him. He write a summon for all the priest in India. But as no lawyer helped him for his case he himself defended his case against all the priest because he believes that priest are the lawyers of God. But no one was in his favor. Then an unknown man visits his home claiming that he bought his house, but he allows the hero to stay till he wins the case. That unknown person tried hard to make the hero start believing in god, but in vain. He still wants to continue the case. His logic and arguments about why he do not believe in God or priests were strong and reasonable. People start believing that he is right.
And the unknown person is Lord Krishna himself. He help him for his case. And at last when he realise that he is about to win the case Lord Krishna took his breath. He got fainted in the court before the judgement of his case. He was taken to the hospital and for one month he was in coma. The priests on whom he did the case they took him as dead. And make an idol on him and start doing prayers and collecting money and jewellery on his name. Then lord krishna make him alive and showed him His real image of GOD. He then started believing in God because he wanted to see the GOD first to believe. He let the people know that priests are only making money by taking God's name. If one really have faith in GOD look inside urself. God is in Our heart, in ourself only.
I like the movie because this movie has showed the fake and real aspects of life. On the other hand. The dislikes are the way the hero who did the case on God, he disrespect the God in the whole movie.
GOD is unseen and can be believed from our Heart. GOD is not in any temple or in any idol nor in any picture. Believing in GOD has many benefits that you can see in every moment in your life even if you happy you have to thank GOD that he gives you the happiness and even if you are sad you have to thank GOD too that he did not make this sadness worse.
Last week on Friday, I watched a movie "OMG - Oh My God". The movie is about beliefs in god and about those priest (sadhus) who use God for their business or for making money. The main hero in the movie doesn't believe in God but on the other hand his wife has such a belief in god that goes to temple everyday and fasts. He owns a shop where he sells God's Idols in India. He never trust God and abuses him by saying if God is one why can't we see HIM. He says till the time he himself sees GOD with his naked eyes he will not trust him.
But one day in an earthquake his shop vanishes. He is shocked after looking at his shop because no other shops in the market were harmed. He visit to an insurance office to claim the insurance for his shop. But insurance people denied that they can not sanction the claim because of the "ACT OF GOD-Earthquake". So he decided to prosecute a case on GOD to get money for his loss. Every lawyer took him to be an insane that is why he want to case GOD. No lawyer want to take his case. Then someone suggest him to meet a person who was a lawyer in the past but now he is handicapped so he has no more cases in court. So he visit him, tells his whole story. The lawyer decide to help him. He write a summon for all the priest in India. But as no lawyer helped him for his case he himself defended his case against all the priest because he believes that priest are the lawyers of God. But no one was in his favor. Then an unknown man visits his home claiming that he bought his house, but he allows the hero to stay till he wins the case. That unknown person tried hard to make the hero start believing in god, but in vain. He still wants to continue the case. His logic and arguments about why he do not believe in God or priests were strong and reasonable. People start believing that he is right.
I like the movie because this movie has showed the fake and real aspects of life. On the other hand. The dislikes are the way the hero who did the case on God, he disrespect the God in the whole movie.
GOD is unseen and can be believed from our Heart. GOD is not in any temple or in any idol nor in any picture. Believing in GOD has many benefits that you can see in every moment in your life even if you happy you have to thank GOD that he gives you the happiness and even if you are sad you have to thank GOD too that he did not make this sadness worse.
Friday, November 9, 2012
How many people survived the "Titanic"? This question comes to almost everyone's mind. Most of us have seen 1997 film "Titanic", since it is the second highest grossing box office movie in history. This movie contains the elements of fiction. James Cameron, the film's director researched the pictures of Titanic, life during early 20th century and made the actual ship wreckage to portray many of the true events of the 1912 disaster. However it is a historical fiction, a mix of facts and fiction, but the director states this is not a bad thing as it has the educational purpose to the viewers.
The love affair between Jack Dawson, played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Rose Dewitt played by Kate Winslet, did that really happen? The answer is "NO". These characters are fictious and it is stated that during that time period in the early 20th century, the relationship between first class and third class passengers never happened. The director has showed this in the movie to entertain the viewers. Besides Jack and Rose, other characters were fictitious too, such as Rose's mother and fiance and Jack's friends. But some were based on passengers that were actually on the Titanic on that night, such as Margaret "Molly" Brown, and the head shipbuilder, Thomas Andrews.
One of the most disturbing or chilling points of the film was when the gates were locked and guarded to keep third class passengers from rushing to the decks when first class passengers were boarding the lifeboats. According to the book, there were no such barricades for the third class passengers. Apart from that it was shown in the movie that the gates were constantly closed, not just when the ship began to sink, but from the beginning because the third class passengers were not allowed to frequently go on the higher decks at any time. Another point, "The Heart of Ocean", the jewel that elderly Rose drops into the ocean at the end of the movie, is no way related to the true Titanic story.
In addition, lifeboat operators held flashlights to see if anyone floating in the water was alive or not, actually no lifeboats were equipped with flashlights.
The love affair between Jack Dawson, played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Rose Dewitt played by Kate Winslet, did that really happen? The answer is "NO". These characters are fictious and it is stated that during that time period in the early 20th century, the relationship between first class and third class passengers never happened. The director has showed this in the movie to entertain the viewers. Besides Jack and Rose, other characters were fictitious too, such as Rose's mother and fiance and Jack's friends. But some were based on passengers that were actually on the Titanic on that night, such as Margaret "Molly" Brown, and the head shipbuilder, Thomas Andrews.
One of the most disturbing or chilling points of the film was when the gates were locked and guarded to keep third class passengers from rushing to the decks when first class passengers were boarding the lifeboats. According to the book, there were no such barricades for the third class passengers. Apart from that it was shown in the movie that the gates were constantly closed, not just when the ship began to sink, but from the beginning because the third class passengers were not allowed to frequently go on the higher decks at any time. Another point, "The Heart of Ocean", the jewel that elderly Rose drops into the ocean at the end of the movie, is no way related to the true Titanic story.
In addition, lifeboat operators held flashlights to see if anyone floating in the water was alive or not, actually no lifeboats were equipped with flashlights.
On April 14, 1912, the Titanic collided with a massive iceberg and sank in less than three hours. At the time, more than 2200 passengers and crew were aboard the Titanic for her maiden voyage to the United States. Only 705 survived. According to the builders of the Titanic, even in the worst possible accident at sea, the ship should have stayed afloat for two to three days. At the time of construction, the Titanic was the largest ship ever built. It was nearly 900 feet long, stood 25 stories high, and weighed an incredible 46,000 tons. The damage caused by the collision and the water flood six of the sixteen major watertight compartments. As water rushed into the starboard side of the ship's bow, the ship began to tilt down in front and slightly to the right. By midnight, water in the damaged compartments began to spill over into others because the compartments were watertight only horizontally and the walls extended only a few feet above waterline. By 1:20 a.m., water began flooding through anchor-chain holes. Around 2:00, as the bow continued submerging, the propellers in the stern were lifted out of the water. Flooding progressed until, at about 2:10, the bow of the ship was under water and the stern was lifted out of the water almost 45 degrees. Because of the tremendous weight of the three large propellers in the stern of the ship, the stresses in the ship's midsection increased immensely as the stern was lifted out of the water.
I like the movie "Titanic" because of the entertainment purpose and apart from that the educational purpose for all the viewers. Titanic is an amazing movie in my eyes, and in many eyes of others as well. But to others they might have a different opinion about this great movie. Some people hate this movie because it makes them realize their emotions too much for them to handle and that they are afraid to let themselves become one with the characters. According to my opinion the director of the movie never wanted to hurt people's emotions.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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