For those interested in seeing Europe without the constant, hectic bustle of tourism, relaxing cruises on the Rhine River have proven to be a hit. In addition to a never-ending opportunity to learn to speak German, here is a list of several fun activities to partake in during a Rhine River cruise: Allstate: This town includes a medieval castle, a parish church dating to 1794, a historical museum, and numerous delicious restaurants. Glattfelden: Situated on the River Glatt just above its junction with the Rhine, this town is the hometown of Swiss writer Gottfried Keller and is frequently referred to in his novel “Der grüne Heinrich.” Over an old stone bridge is the nearby old town of Eglisau. Rheinfelden: A little town of 7,000 inhabitants situated on the left bank of the river, Rheinfelden is home to a popular salt-water spa, ancient walls and towers, the Fricktaler Museum, and St. Martin’s Church, which dates back to the 15th century. German Beer: Germans produce the best beer in th...
By Eliza Mendoza One of the most important assets any person can possibly have is good health. When the health of a person fails medical care becomes necessary and it is an unfortunate fact that proper medical care is extremely expensive. Few people can afford to pay cash for such services and they resort to insurance and health plans to make sure that they will receive quality care when it becomes necessary. However, healthcare for the poor and undeserved remains a very big issue. Critics say that in any consumer society people should pay for goods and services and if they cannot pay for it, they must do without. They say that every citizen has a responsibility to look after his or her own needs and that they must make provision for important matters such as medical care. The argument is that the high cost of medical care for needy people cannot and should not be carried by tax payers. On the other hand, humanists are arguing that it is the duty of society to look after the ...