"God is holiness itself‚ goodness itself‚ and the power itself. In these things lies the majesty of God. In the image of these things lies the majesty of the prince." The thesis statement above by Jacques-Benigne Bossuet clearly illustrates the concept or theory of the Divine Right of Kings’ which basically argues that certain kings ruled because they were chosen (by God) to do so and that these kings were accountable to no person except God respecting only the fundamental laws. Because
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‘0.4 presents a disturbing depiction of the future through the science-fiction genre that provokes us to reflect on the present. To what extent is this statement true? Consider the main issues in the text.’ The novel 0.4 written by Mike Lancaster presents a disturbing depiction of the future through its themes and issues to an extent in which the reader is provoked to reflect on the present through personal experiences. The composer’s purpose is to leave an impression on the reader through the use
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What is Critical Thinking? CRT/205 What is Critical Thinking? • What is critical thinking? Critical thinking is the skill to apply reasoning and logic to fresh or unused ideas‚ views‚ and conditions. Thinking critically includes seeing stuffs in an open-minded manner and observing an idea or concept from as many approaches as likely. This essential skill lets people stare past their individual interpretations of the world and to improve and realize the views of others. It is frequently
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The SoftTec Products Company is a successful‚ small‚ rapidly growing‚ closely held corporation. The equity owners are considering selling the firm to an outside buyer and want to estimate the value of the firm. Following is last year’s income statement (2010) and projected income statements for the next four years (2011–2014). Sales are expected to grow at an annual 7 percent rate beginning in 2015 and continuing thereafter. .:. Selected balance sheet accounts at the end of 2010 were as follows
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-279400-228600Date: 10/24/2014 Name: Source: Introduction To Political Science – Chapter Nine: Political Communication 00Date: 10/24/2014 Name: Source: Introduction To Political Science – Chapter Nine: Political Communication Main Points/Questions Notes The Mass Media and Politics Mass media strongly influences politics. Scholars have long recognized the dependence of politics on communication. The mass media reach an infinitely larger audience and therefore yield a greater voter or public-opinion
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The Phonology of English and the Phonemic Script Describe a pronunciation problem you had in learning a foreign language. How did you overcome that difficulty? What did your teacher do to help you with pronunciation? Explain why the English alphabet alone is not a very good guide to the pronunciation of English. Give examples (beyond what you may have seen here). What are some of the advantages of using the Phonetic Chart in class to help your students with their pronunciation problems?
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1. What is the difference between a soft commitment and no commitment? In making no commitment‚ a firm has not taken an action or made an investment that alters its own and/or its rival’s competitive responses. In contrast‚ a soft commitment is one that‚ no matter what its competitors do‚ the firm will behave less aggressively than if it had not made the commitment. Thus‚ in a Cournot game a soft commitment will cause the firm to produce relatively less output‚ while in a Bertrand game a soft
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Benchmarking Thor Industries’ Inventory Management - Group 2 Teddy Dwork‚ Alexa Esquivel‚ Noelle Fennessy‚ Alec Madow‚ Marc Milgrim 1. Inventory Share of Total Assets Net Accts Rec. Share of Total Assets Gross Profit Percentage (GP/Sales) SG&A Percentage (SG&A/Sales) 2008 15.3% 14.7% 12.2% 6.7% 2007 16.0% 16.7% 12.7% 6.2% 2. 2008 5.8% 13.2% 20.2 25.3 2007 6.9% 17.6% 22.7 24.7 Return on Sales = EBIT/Revenue Return on Equity = NI/Inv Days Receivable = AR/(sales/365) Days Inventory= (Avg Inv/COGS)
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Missing Chapter Rationale I considered chapter 15 as one of the major turning points of the novel‚ it was also “a turning point” in Maya’s life. And the additional scene to the chapter is when Mrs. Flower had a lesson about living to Maya. As the adding scene extended further the process of “lesson in living”. Since the Maya underwent sexual harassment by her mother’s boyfriend‚ it will be helpful if there would more detail in the “healing process” of Maya. The chapter emphasized
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I’m like a child looking off in the horizon I’m like an ambulance that’s turning on the sirens Oh I’m still alive I’m like a soldier coming home for the first time I dodged a bullet and I walked across a landmine Oh I’m still alive Am I bleeding? Am I bleeding from the storm? Just shine a light into the wreckage So far away‚ away ’Cause I’m still breathing ’Cause I’m still breathing on my own My head’s above the rain and roses Making my way away ’Cause I’m still breathing ’Cause I’m still breathing
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