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- 2471: The Ontoligical Argument
- ... explaining because he has faith, God exists; and because God exists, he has faith. Anselm defines God but he doesn't clearly identify him. In order to identify him, we would have to carefully define "great" and then look for the greatest thing that we can identify in the world. It is different among everybody. Those who say they can identify God would also share different views. We might identify Jesus, Socrates, Muhammad, Confucius, or the Buddha as God. On another definition of great we may also possibly identify nature itself as God. If we do not proceed in this fashion, the word "great" is just meaningless, without any substance. Unless we know what "great" really means, we don t have any reason to think that something existing in reality is greater than something existing only in the ...
- 2472: Mark Schaller's Study About Fame
- ... personality and social behavior in such a bad way that he took his own life in April of 1994 when he was twenty seven years old. Cobain's attitude changed. He started to suffer from depression even though he was rising in fame. His social behavior was not the same. Cobain was also addicted to drugs. In effect, both the physical and mental aspects of his self were deteriorating. According to Schaller(1997), Cole Porter achieved his fame around the year 1930. Porter, like Cobain, seemed to suffer from depression. Schaller mentions that in 1951, Porter spent several months undergoing electroshock therapy. Porter was also an alcoholic during his time of fame. In these ways, Porter's personality and social behavior were also effected by ... is self-conscious, they are very aware of how they look and what they think and do. An extremely self-conscious person will scrutinize their self for every negative thing. Sometimes this can lead to depression. This is especially true for famous people that must make themselves have a favorable image in the eyes of their audience. Constant searching for faults will cause a person to have a bad self- ...
- 2473: Racism
- ... revolution of values." Along with demands for stronger civil and voting rights legislation and for a important poverty budget, he spoke against the Vietnam War. On Apr. 4, 1967, he told an audience that "The Great Society (President Lyndon Johnson's antipoverty program) has been shot down on the battlefields of Vietnam." King's birthday was declared a federal holiday in 1983. I think that King was a great man, he hand wonderful values and great compassion for mankind. He achieved more in his short life time, then most men dream of achieving in their own. Another well known person in the history of the struggle was Malcolm X: Malcolm ...
- 2474: The Major Jewish Holidays
- ... with her husband. She told him she was a Jew and revealed Haman's plan. The king punished Haman by killing him and his sons instead of the Jews. After this the Jews celebrated a great victory over an enemy. Purim is celebrated on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar, which usually falls sometime in March. the Purim holiday is preceded by a minor fast, the Fast of ... Jewish month of Kislev. Hanukkah is probably the most well known of the Jewish holidays, because it happens around the same time as Christmas. The story of Hanukkah begins in the reign of Alexander the Great. Alexander conquered Syria, Egypt, and Palestine. Even after conquering these places Alexander allowed them to continue to observe their own religions. Many Jews assimilated much of the Hellenistic culture, adopting the language, the customs and ... other two are Passover and Sukkot. Agriculturally, it commemorates the time when the first fruits were harvested and brought to the temple. Historically, it celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, God's great gift to Israel, the heart of the covenant bond between God and people. The period from Passover to Savuot is a time of great anticipation for the Jewish people. They count each of the ...
- 2475: For Another Man's Freedom
- ... for the benefit of their suggested equals. Stepping forward, and then looking back; these memories, and the impact these memories have, are not and will never be forgotten. The blood which was shed in this great battle at Gettysburg could never be forgotten. The blood being spoken of by Abraham Lincoln, was thought by many to have recycled into the earth, therefore making that ground sacred; also ascending to heaven. This ... an inconceivable historical event. I am sure that at that time they did not realize that this would be an ongoing struggle even three-hundred years after their existence. The soldiers entered this battle with great pride, holding their flags high, hoping to make a difference. They did make a clearly substantial impact on their society , but this quest for equality is still being pursued. This fight was not considered the ... only their honor. These men were fighting for their beliefs, and also for the good of others. The memories, and the impression these memories left, could never possibly be lost from the memory of these great men, nor the men and women that this great struggle has impacted and relieved of a immense burden.
- 2476: Having a Servants Heart
- ... excellent model for developing a servants heart. An example of irony is that we as human beings believe that we need to puff ourselves up and draw attention to ourselves in order to be great, when in fact Christ humbled Himself and as a result was exalted and lifted up. Matthew 20:26 says, It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant. Jesus was and is our example. Becoming a servant is our key to greatness. Serving others will also strengthen our relationships with our friends, parents, teachers, and anyone else ... we are not to serve out of selfishness or to gain something extra for ourselves. A servant is to be humble and to think of others as more important than himself. We need to show great respect for the people whom we are serving. Philippians 2:4 tells us that we are not only to look out for our own interests, but also for the interests of others. When we ...
- 2477: The Importance Of Accounting
- ... society, the demand for good accountants for exceeds the supply. As our country has expanded, business and industry have become more and more complex, so control here is very important. And control depends on a great deal of the bookkeepers and accountants who can analyze figues and advise management on what should be done. They are using more scientific ways changing money, figuring change, and collecting sales taxes. Moreover, department stores ... completely recorded, or the company s waste and loss whether to be saved or not. High schools, colleges or universities are also need accounting professors to teach students accounting techniques. Teaching accountants, who know a great deal about accounting and has had some practical experience in dealing with persons and businesses, ready to pass along their knowledge and experiences to students and future accountants. In small schools, teachers have other duties ... It can be the world of achievement for the women who is looking for a higher ststus than what is offered by ledgers and journals. Accountants in today s society is expected to know a great deal about management, business practice and theory, taxes, cost accounting, auditing, and systems and controls. To the woman who can train these and other subjects gose the opportunity to work at the management level ...
- 2478: Indus Valley Civilization
- ... planning, with streets set out in a grid pattern and public drainage systems. Weights and measures were standardized, and there was widespread trade with Western Asia. A common writing system was used, which remains undeciphered. Great granaries on citadel mounts suggest the existence of priest-kings or a priestly oligarchy. There is no firm explanation for the decline of the civilization. These first excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro produced inscribed ... town layouts composed of distinct and physically separated citadel and residential quarters. At Harappa, exposed an impressive defensive wall, some 9 meters (30 feet) high and 14 meters (46 feet) wide at the base. The great walls of the citadel emerged for the first time in their majesty as picks cut through the blocking debris, The historical character of the Indus civilization was changing and developing. At Mohenjo-daro - better preserved ... a massive mud brick platform 6 meters (20 feet) high that covered 8 hectares (20 acres). The structures included a large, ventilated granary, a 3-meter (10-feet) deep asphalt-lined pool, the so-called Great Bath, probably used for ritual purification, and a complex of rooms that was interpreted as priests quarters. Extending over 100 hectares (250 acres), the lower town of Mohenjo- daro was laid out along a ...
- 2479: The Dangers Of Diet Aids
- ... and even death can also occur. Long-term heavy use of amphetamines can lead to malnutrition, skin disorders, ulcers, and various diseases that come from vitamin deficiencies.(Cottrell, 101) Lack of sleep, weight loss, and depression also result from regular use. When people stop using amphetamines abruptly, they may experience fatigue, long periods of sleep, irritability, extreme hunger and depression.(Cottrell, 101) The length and severity of the depression seems to be related to how much and how often the amphetamines were used.(Cottrell, 101) Another common ingredient that is chemically related to the amphetamine, is Phenylpropanolamine (PPA), the only FDA-approved over- ...
- 2480: Okonkwo's Exile
- Okonkwo's Exile During the great warrior, Ezeudu's funeral, the most feared egwugwu showed up to of speak Ezeudu's great life. After it left, everyone that attended including I, started to dance in the cruel heat. I danced with a nice looking young lady who I didn't know. And when I was about to ... have taken out her anger on all of the land. About two years after Okonkwo had been forced to live in a place other than his fatherland of Umuofia, I went over to pay my great friend a visit. I brought with me, two bags filled with cowries. All of the cowries came from Okonkwo's yams, which I had sold. I was exited to see him after two long ...
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