or, "Nineteen Eighty-Four", Political Correctness, and the Death of Language by Ralph Trayfalgar (This essay was originally written in compliance with a school literature project; this was later revised and published as part of the author's portfolio. All opinions expressed in this work belong only to the author and do not represent the views of any of the author's affiliated organizations.) ——— How does language die? Over the course of history, we have seen languages rise and fall in many ...

by Ralph Trayfalgar (Note: This is a sample article published as part of an author portfolio. Please do not reuse the following content, in whole or in part, for your website.) Introduction Colorado is still one of the best states to go to for your next ski vacation. Home to such picturesque ski towns as Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, and Telluride, Colorado offers everything you could ever want whenever you feel the need to hit the slopes. But like any great vacation, the perfect ski trip needs...

by Ralph Trayfalgar, May 2020 (Note: This is a sample article published as part of an author portfolio. Please do not reuse the following content, in whole or in part, for your website.) As the owner and/or manager of a food establishment, you often have a lot on your plate. Making sure that your customers are fed great food at great speed requires a restaurant that operates like clockwork. Each of your staff, from the cooks to the waiters, to the busboys and maitre d's, should be working in...

by Ralph Trayfalgar (Note: This is a sample article published as part of an author portfolio. Please do not reuse the following content, in whole or in part, for your website.) Elephants are one of the most majestic creatures on earth. Their size, strength, and unique social behaviours have led them to be seen as symbols of wisdom and power in many South and Southeast Asian cultures. This, combined with their use by royalty in these regions throughout history has drawn admiration from tourists...

by Ralph Trayfalgar (Note: This is a sample article published as part of an author portfolio. Please do not reuse the following content, in whole or in part, for your website.) You might be going about your day like any other when you slip and fall all of a sudden. Your foot and ankle hurt and there might be a cut or bruise somewhere, but it doesn't feel too bad and you feel like you can walk home without too much trouble. Should you see a doctor? We've all asked ourselves that question one w...

by Ralph Trayfalgar (Note: This is a sample article published as part of an author portfolio. Please do not reuse the following content, in whole or in part, for your website.) Aged care in Australia has seen a lot of improvements over the past several years, with many aged care facilities today giving our elderly a much higher level of care and quality of life than ever before. While the aged care industry has certainly benefited from these improvements as a whole, there are challenges that a...

by Ralph Trayfalgar (Note: This is a sample article published as part of an author portfolio. Please do not reuse the following content, in whole or in part, for your website.) Every business owner should purchase an insurance policy for their businesses to protect the business from losing money from accidents or other untoward incidents that may happen during business operations. Although it is possible for a business owner to purchase an insurance policy directly from an insurance provider, ...

by Ralph Trayfalgar (Note: This is a sample article published as part of an author portfolio. Please do not reuse the following content, in whole or in part, for your website.) The goal of any successful business is to provide products and services that meet the wants and needs of the customer. However, this is no easy feat as the wants and needs of the customer are always changing. This adds another layer of difficulty for businesses (especially the newer ones) that have yet to fully tap into...

by Ralph Trayfalgar (Note: This is a sample article published as part of an author portfolio. Please do not reuse the following content, in whole or in part, for your website.) People nowadays are all too familiar with the idea of promotional products. In its most common form, it is a functional object with the company logo printed on it, which can be bought in large numbers at not too high of a cost – usually a pen, or a mug, or a notepad. These are then given away to customers and clients at...

by Ralph Trayfalgar (Note: This is a sample article published as part of an author portfolio. Please do not reuse the following content, in whole or in part, for your website.) Nothing ruins one's day quite like something around the house breaking, and of all of the things around the house that can break, none are quite as difficult to deal with as a leaking shower. Now, a shower leak can start from one of its many different components, such as the shower head, the shower hose, the faucet, or ...

by Ralph Trayfalgar (Note: This is a sample article published as part of an author portfolio. Please do not reuse the following content, in whole or in part, for your website.) Before you read this article, you might see interior design as this wonderful combination of tangible art and intangible magic. Many people will in fact agree that interior design is quite magical, as trying to do it yourself without an understanding of how or why certain designs work within a space can be very difficul...

by Ralph Trayfalgar (Note: This is a sample article published as part of an author portfolio. Please do not reuse the following content, in whole or in part, for your website.) As most homeowners probably know, walls, floors, a roof, electricity, and plumbing do not a complete home make. What separates a house from a home is its contents – appliances, fixtures, and most of all, furniture. Whether you're moving out from an old house or starting completely from scratch, having a great set of s...