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    contradictory varieties. For example‚ Hobbes felt that the mental is merely and epiphenomena of the physical‚ thus the physical is the one real substance (Contemporary materialism is also a form of physicalistic monism (see Churchland‚ 1996). In direct contrast‚ Berkeley postulated that the physical is just a

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    “best” qualities‚ but not every super hero is the same. So‚ how is any one of them determined to be the best super hero? Take for example‚ Superman and Batman; they both do amazing things‚ but what sets them apart? Superman is an unnatural human with unnatural abilities. He came to earth from the planet Krypton‚ and he was raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent (who named him Clark Kent) on a farm in Smallville‚ Kansas. Clark developed abilities as he grew up and decided to use them for good. While an

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    children’s interest and plans specific lesson plans around there needs. For example a few years back I had a child who was born premature. His lungs were under developed and he was placed on oxygen for the rest of his life. Although‚ he was just like every other child in the classroom his learning was slightly delayed. I had to make sure I planned lessons that were appropriate for him. To make sure that the teacher’s are meeting the needs of the child‚ each teacher is required to evaluate the children’s

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    brought forth on this continent." Lincoln is very poetic and delicate. Here he uses rhetorical devices such as antithesis‚ repetition‚ and alliteration to shed massive appeal to the audience. Later Lincoln focuses on talking to the weary eyed people on there duty as a family‚ ‘It is for us the living‚ rather‚ to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced." Lincoln uses repetition‚ "we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow

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    Math‚ and specifically Algebra‚ is used every day in people’s lives. Explain why you agree or disagree with that statement and provide examples to justify your stance. Include a useful example with numbers to support your claims. Yes‚ I do agree we use math and sometimes algebra everyday. For example‚ math which we use for the grocery store‚ shopping‚ paying bills‚ purchasing items and taxes. As a matter of fact whenever you have to buy‚ sell‚ or trade you’re using math or algebra in some kind

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    The Lottery In my opinion‚ the townspeople should not continue their practice due to different reasons. First‚ is sacrificing someone from your family worth it. Kids should not be exposed to something like this at a young age. Second‚ would they be comfortable knowing they let that happen to someone they care about? Lastly‚ seeing how much people enjoy doing their practice does not seem to make sense. The Lottery started with a simple approach and an easygoing attitude. Towards the end‚ it makes

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    about a Kingdom called Denmark ruled by King Hrothgar whom is said to be a good ruler. The kingdom has been cursed for hundreds of years by a monster named Grendel. Every time the people of Denmark gathered in the hall of the kingdom Grendel would hear the music of god and it would hurt his ears because he was a Son of Cain. Then one day Beowulf King of Geats‚ comes to the Danish Shore and without fear stands up to guard and boasts about himself and explains to the guard that he is there to defeat

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    English 101 The Lottery In life‚ we as people are hesitant about change. We often think “this is the way it has always been”‚ or “why change now” But‚ is this always a good attitude to have? The Lottery‚ written by Shirley Jackson in 1948‚ shows how reluctant townspeople are to reject outdated traditions and ideas even though they are considered evil and unnecessary by others. While gathering in the town square for the annual summer lottery‚ conversations began amongst the people about other

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    When online shopping the consumer has not limitations on what time of day they can shop. The convenience of both brick-and-mortar and online shopping depends on the customer’s personal preference. Whichever method of shopping you chose‚ the purchaser should factor in the methods of payment. If the consumer would chose to brick-and-mortar shop‚ they would have the choice to pay with cash or government food stamps. They could use a credit or debit card for their purchases also. If the customer wanted

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    Rosezanne Cox Ms. Sarhan 15 November 2013 The Lottery (1948) After reading the Lottery‚ the greatest downfall of this society is clinging to old traditions‚ which makes it impossible for an entire community to progress. The village people are convinced to conduct the lottery in June in order to have a prosperous year. However‚ many nearby villages have eliminated the practice and numerous young adults have advocated for the brutal acts towards an innocent human being. Because the village

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