Electricity The word ‘electricity comes from a Greek word meaning amber, because it was the Greeks, many thousands of years ago who first discovered this mysterious force. They found that if a piece of amber was rubbed with fur, it would pick up pieces of...
Divorce In the monogamous countries of the West, marriage has for many centuries been regarded as a permanent contract binding the couple together until death. Most of the Christian Churches are very rigid in their views on the indissolubility of marriage and consider that it...
Discipline The first column of soldiers moved forward briskly as one man as soon as the parade commander gave the order for the march-past to begin. The massed bands had struck up a lively tune. Soon, the various contingents were swinging past the saluting dais,...
Disability Disability refers to the condition of being physically or mentally disabled or challenged. The physically disabled are those physically handicapped such as the crippled, the blind, the mute as well those having some form of physical deformities. Those mentally disabled suffer from mental retardation...
My Relationship with My Father Every evening, as I am doing my schoolwork in my room, the familiar sound of my father’s car reaches my ears. I imagine his Fort Cortina coming up the driveway, the engine purring to a stop. I know that in...
Preparation for Exam Examinations are like running a race. It is not always the one who deserves that wins. Some proper training is indeed essential for passing examinations well. With all one’s innate intelligence one may require proper guidance. Some grasp quickly end can do...
Incidence held in the neighborhood They called it the rationalists’ meeting. People suspected their bonafide and said they had some political motive in holding that meeting. It appeared they wanted to divert the attention of the people from the main issues and that they wanted...
Demolition of Useful Store Chan’s Sundry Store was the main landmark in the village. When the villagers gave directions to their homes. they would tell the visitors “when you see Chan’s Sundry Store. take the right path” or “When you get to Chan’s Sundry Store,...
An Unforgettable Incident Dark rain clouds were gathering in the sky. I was cycling as fast as I could to get home before the downpour. When I felt a few big drops on my head, I decided to head for a bus stop, about a...
A Rainstorm “Argh!” screamed my friend as the water balloon hit her full in the face. She stood in shock for a moment before charging after me, laughing and yelling out threats. We were at our annual class party and having the time of our...
