Category Archives: Desi Totkay

What Would You Rather Be, Deaf Or Dumb

Deaf and hard of hearing people have the right to choose what they wish to be called, either as a group or on an individual basis. Overwhelmingly, deaf and hard of hearing people prefer to be called “deaf” or “hard of hearing”. Nearly all organizations of the deaf use the term “deaf and hard of hearing”, and the… Read More »

Famous Proverbs Shared From Around the World

Proverbs are usually concise phrases that give advice or state a truism. Proverbs can sound deep and wise, but it is the cultural context of proverbs that lend them meaning. Without context, these proverbs must be interpreted in light of your own personal experience. Proverbs have been part of human culture for thousands of years. Some of those from China, Africa, and… Read More »

The Political Motivations behind Socrates’ Execution

In 399 B.C.E., Socrates was executed by the Athenian court oncharges of impiety and corrupting the youth. The controversial decisionlingers atop the great legacy of Athens, a city praised for its intellectual andpolitical liberty. However, the reasons behind Socrates’ execution are themselves questionable. Firstly, the charge of impiety is a vague accusationwhich would have been unlikely to produce… Read More »

Peptic Ulcer – Symptoms and Causes

Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. Peptic ulcers include: The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory… Read More »