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- 24481: Geographical Analysis of Early Civilization
- ... chaos, they felt that they were being punished. Thus, the timing and intensity of their worship held a direct correlation to the environmental state. Governmentally, the Mesopotamian people also acted in accordance with the area's various geographical traits. Of primary importance in this regard, lies the development of many separate and militaristically competitive city-states. The separation of Mesopotamia from the outside world lent no support to a common unity ... while to the south dangerous rapids prevented advance by water. Also noteworthy, is that the Nile unlike the Tigris and Euphrates, flooded gently, at regular intervals, presenting relatively little danger to the welfare of Egypt's people. Culturally, the Egyptians enjoyed a sense of security brought on by the fruitful bounty of the predictable Nile. Using the Nile extensively for communications and transportation led to a unity which resulted in great ... River. This caused somewhat of a problem for invaders by sea, making Rome easier to defend. The hills on which Rome was initially built, and the mountainous backing added to the ease of defense. Rome's geographical advantage did not end with its strategic position against attack, however. For, during times of peace, the fertility of the surrounding land and central location promoted prosperity and expansion. Possibly the most obvious ...
- 24482: Aromatherapy
- ... been studding the use of aromatherapy and came down to one conclusion, "Aromatherapy does relive stress" (aromatherapy). Aromatherapy developed from the ancient practice of using different kinds of natural plant essences to promote a person's health and well being as well. It consists of pure essential oils obtained from a wide assortment of plants. These have been distilled or cold-preserved from roots, bark, flowers, and fruit (what). History shows ... burn disappeared. He then realized that these distilled plants and fruits could heal not only burns but could heal the whole mind. He found out that these terrific oils and aroma could change a human's emotion and put them to extreme relaxation in minutes (aromatherapy). Aromatherapy is proven to reduce stress affectedly on human beings (What). Aromatherapy can ease the body and relive any discomfort your body is feeling, such ... is lavender. Most salons when using lavender mix it with some sort of lubricating oil. When using the lavender it is almost positive that there will be a relaxing reaction when rubbed on a human's body. Aromatherapy can help you reduce and manage stress. It plays a major role in almost ever illness a human will come across. The use of essential oils can help you control stress, alleviate ...
- 24483: Critique on the Concept of Intelligence
- ... Wickens, 1997,pp. 304). But can we accurately measure intelligence? There are a vast variety of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) tests in the field. Most IQ tests can not accurately measure all aspects of a person’s intelligence. I doubt that any of today’s IQ tests can even measure any aspect of a person’s intelligence. An IQ test is basses on the knowledge that a person has obtained up to a certain point in his or her life. If a particular person score is above the average for ...
- 24484: Marijuana As Medicine?
- ... they should be able to get legally. It is completely evident how much it helps therapeutically. Marijuana has also been reported to help patients suffering from multiple sclerosis. Doctors have said it helps the patient's motor functions, and other conditions involving muscle spasticity and chronic or intermittent pain. (Dickenson, 135) Other ailments that marijuana has been known to treat include epilepsy, phantom limb pain, menstrual cramps, asthma, and migraine headaches ... ailments, maybe even ailments the human race has not even seen yet. The many therapeutic uses of marijuana are completely evident, yet there is little support by the government. Time and time again the U.S. Government has turned down numerous bills and opportunities to research the drug. Their reasons usually are unjustified. Meanwhile the research and tax dollars which are spent on marijuana are to report the negative effects and ... Drug Abuse, which manages the only legal source of marijuana research in the United States, refused to give him anything."(Sullam, 44) In 1988, after two years of trials brought on by NORML, the DEA's chief administrative-law judge Francis L.Young concluded that "marijuana is one of the safest therapeutically active substances known to man."(Dickenson, 135) He also went on to say, "one must reasonably conclude that ...
- 24485: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- ... all parts of the world. Some common facts are: (1) More boys die than girls do; (2) SIDS is seen more in the fall, winter, and early spring; (3) and the infant dies suddenly, it’s unpredictable, and occurs during sleep. #2 There are many different beliefs on what actually causes SIDS. One belief is that many of the infants that had died were born small for gestational age, the mothers ... 3 One of the newest ideas that researchers have suggested may be the cause of SIDS is “Vertebral Artery Compression Resulting from Head Movement”. This concept suggests that the rotation and extension of an infant’s neck during sleep may result in vertebral arter compression. The function of this artery is that it controls the blood flow to the brainstem. Compression, from the head being bent for long periods of time ... infant must turn its head to the right and thrust it backwards against the neck, putting pressure on the vertebral artery. Infants do not have the protective muscles or ligaments that adults do and that’s why they are easily subjected to this case. This hypothesis is just an idea, only 30-40% of SIDS vicims are found face-down. Very few numbers are found with their necks extended and ...
- 24486: The Catholic Church and The Middle Ages
- ... his will, to question the medieval system of salvation and the very authority of the church. His chief opposition was Holy Roman Emperor Charles V who, due to multiple circumstances, was unable to impede Luther’s movement. He opposed the Catholic doctrine of faith and good works for salvation, instead proposing a doctrine of salvation through faith. His publishing of the Ninety-Five Theses, which covered the abuse of indulgences, is often seen as the beginning of the Reformation movement. However, the movement was not only confined to Luther's Germany. Native reform movements in Switzerland found leadership in Ulrich Zwingli, who eventually sought an alliance with Luther and the German reformers, and especially in John Calvin, whose Institutes of the Christian Religion became the ... most influential summary of the new theology. On most important doctrines, Calvin was in agreement with Luther. Calvin differed from Luther in his belief in the concept of predestination, derived from his belief in God’s supreme authority. This concept became the central focus of succeeding generations of Calvinists. One of the more radical Reformation groups, the Anabaptists, set themselves against other Protestants as well as against Rome, rejecting such ...
- 24487: Heart Attacks and Its Causes
- ... thousand doctors revealed that the group in the top five percent of the highest homocysteine levels were 3.4 times as likely to be at risk of a heart attack (Graham,1997). According to McCully's theory, other risk factors are amplified by the presence of homocysteine. For instance, smoking and lack of exercise tend to raise levels of homocysteine in the blood. Similarly, the fact that age and gender produce tendencies to heart diseases can also be explained by way of McCully's homocysteine-induced theory. Levels of the amino acid are twenty percent lower in women of reproductive age than in men of the same age. After menopause, the risk level soars back up to the level of men. As they get older, both genders have an increase in levels of homocysteine (Cowley, 1997). Although supported by many scientists and studies, McCully's theory faces a bit of opposition. A study called the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial found that levels of homocysteine might be more indicative of inflammation or the chances of atherosclerosis, another cardiovascular ailment, ...
- 24488: The Holocaust, An Injustice And Tragedy
- ... accomplices did not just take over Germany. They tried to create a new Germany based on their ideology. PERSECUTION OF THE JEWS The Nazis targeted many groups for persecution, among them Catholics, Poles, homosexuals, Jehovah's Witnesses, Communists, but only three groups were targeted for systematic extermination: Jews, the handicapped, and the Sinti and Roma, often known as Gypsies. Of all the examples of injustice against humanity in history, the Jewish ... vicious war against Jews and other "lesser races". The Holocaust was a dark time in the history of the 20th century. When the Nazi party of Germany, lead by Adolf Hitler, came to power. Hitler's anti-Jew campaign began soon afterward, with the "Nuremberg Laws", which defined the meaning of being Jewish based on ancestry. These laws also forced segregation between Jews and the rest of the public. It was ... the assassination of one official by a Jew. In many ways, this was the first major act of violence to Jews made by the Nazis. Their intentions were now clear. THE FINAL SOLUTION The Nazi's plans for the Jews of Europe were outlined in the "Final Solution to the Jewish question" in 1938. In a meeting of some of Hitler's top officials, the idea of the complete annihilation ...
- 24489: Men And Women
- ... women are equal must be blind. Women have always taken a back seat to men in American society. This occurrence is not only found in the United States, but in other countries as well. It's safe to say that the Declaration of Independence started it, and it has continued to the present. There is one set of standards that apply to men, and another set of standards that apply to ... subordinate. The pattern continues on through marriage and beyond. A clear example of male dominance can be seen when a woman gets married. The woman would change her last name to that of the man's. She also loses her first name in some instances too. When a piece of mail is addressed to both parties, the name reads Mr. and Mrs. John Doe. The woman's name is not mentioned. Another example that men and women are not equal is the terms used to describe the sexual habits of men and women. Men who are promiscuous are considered studs, macho, ...
- 24490: Marketing Orientation
- ... towards a marketing concept. In some ways, it may be a simpler activity to collect and share information than it is to act upon it. Responsiveness is probably the most important aspect in a corporation's drive to become a marketing-oriented firm. In this phase, the business (a) selects the target markets; (b) designs new products or changes existing ones in response to customer input; (c) anticipates future customers needs ... a business. They conceptualised a 'genuine behaviourally-based model of a market orientation as a mixture of customer and competitor orientations coupled with functional integration.' (Narver.J.C.& SlaterS.F.1990.Page21.) Narver and Slater's (1990) model of the dimensions of market orientation Why do organisations adopt a market orientation ? Market orientation is adopted by organisations in order for them to achieve and secure a higher business operation. This being ... in creating a sound organisational environment which will work towards optimal market orientation. Lastly, organisational structure and systems is an essential factor in attaining an effective market orientation. As Stampfl argues in Jaworski and Kohli's 1993 paper, 'it appears that formalisation and centralisation are inversely related to an organisation's responsiveness'.
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