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Month: November 2018

PSA: A primer on gun terminology

On November 13, 2018January 15, 2020 By sampatmdIn PoliticsLeave a comment

As we continue the gun debate, I want to make one clarification in terminology. It’s one of those things that can quickly derail a debate because of semantics: a lot of people confuse the term “semiautomatic” with “automatic.” A SEMIAUTOMATIC firearm is one that, when you pull the trigger, uses the recoil from the bullet …

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Four words a veteran taught me

On November 11, 2018November 11, 2018 By sampatmdIn America, Personal1 Comment

One hundred years ago today, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending World War I. Reflecting on today, I think about the many patients I've taken care of who have fought for our country—veterans of World War II (who, sadly, I'm seeing fewer …

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The story of Diwali

On November 7, 2018 By sampatmdIn ReligionLeave a comment

Today is Diwali, the biggest Hindu holiday around the world. It is also celebrated by Jains and Sikhs. It is the Festival of Lights and is celebrated with the lighting of lamps, as well as, of course, prayers and eating a lot of sweets. Each faith has a different origin story for this holiday, but …

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