Why do people join cults? It’s not like they wake up one day and think hey‚ I’m going to go join a cult today. Most people that joining a cult don’t even know that are in one. Most cults are very well thought out on the recruitment process and socialization process. People join cults like Peoples Temple because of charismatic leaders‚ life issues‚ and a sense of belonging. How can a leader of a group convince so many people to follow his or her beliefs? Most of the time it’s just good talking skills
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a hotel and the services of a local representative‚ all for one price. The original reason for existence of tour operating was the difficulty of making arrangements in far-flung places‚ with problems of language‚ currency and communication. The advent of the internet has led to a rapid increase in self-packaging of holidays. However‚ tour operators still have their competence in arranging tours for those who do not have time to do DIY holidays‚ and specialize in large group events and meetings such as conferences
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Substance Abuse and the Elderly Substance abuse in the elderly exists just as in any other population. Many seniors develop substance abuse problems due to circumstances or situations due to the aging process. A report by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that 17% of adults age 60 and older are affected by alcohol abuse and abuse of legal drugs. The report also states that a third of those seniors who abuse substances did
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What is Ordinary Shares An ordinary share defines a single unit of equity ownership of a corporation‚ where the holders of the ordinary shares receive the right to cast a vote in decisions involving important corporate matters. Such votes are available to each ordinary shareholder in correspondence to the number of ordinary shares held within the company. Ordinary shareholders are the last to receive dividends‚ and are only entitled to funds which remain after dividends on preferred shares are paid
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Issues Affecting the Elderly BSHS/342 University of Phoenix November 6‚ 2008 As we grow in to adulthood‚ there are many things that start to change in our life and like the physical characteristics‚ mental capability‚ along with other things. The aging process does not proceed at a uniform rate all over the body. As we age‚ the various functions and physiological reactions of our body gradually slow down. These changes are not apparent until perhaps 50 years of age
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unfortunately‚ the elderly have become a far too easy target for criminals and abusers of the world. Whether living alone or going about daily lives‚ the elderly are viewed as helpless and easy victims‚ a shameful way for them to have to live their lives. It seems that the elderly must barricade themselves behind locked doors‚ or become an instant victim just by going out to the grocery store or even walking in their own yard or neighbourhood. But it doesn’t have to be this way. There are ways
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Why do people join gangs? Gangs‚ or most people define as a group of criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit‚ are still widely increasing in the United States today. Even though everyone can agree that any gang related activities and crimes are against the law‚ people still joins it regardless with various reasons: Desire for protection‚ to appear cool‚ and have a sense of family. People often join gangs to get a protection from others. Especially in ghetto‚ where most of
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“Why Do People Get Tattoos?” Many people today get tattoos for different reasons‚ some being for their own personal reasons‚ and some being for the cultural and social prospectus around them. Men‚ women‚ and even young people today have different types of tattoos that have many different meanings. Miliann Kang and Katherine Jones write about different people and their tattoos. For young people‚ a general reason for getting a tattoo is because‚ in a sense
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my whole life‚ I have never understood why people smoke cigarettes even when they know the horrible effects it has on one’s health. It has been known for many years that the use of tobacco products is the main cause of life threatening diseases‚ such as cancer and emphysema. In the 20th century alone‚ smoking tobacco has accounted for over 100 million deaths‚ yet people continue to infest their body with this poisonous smoke. I realize now that the reason I have negative feelings towards smoking is
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Many people do not want to go to school these days. Reasons can be from waking in the morning to eating the food in the cafeteria. Its not that people do not like school and wish it would not be mandatory‚ it’s really the things we need to do in school. Waking up around 7:00 AM every weekday is very hard. It usually means that everyone would be sleeping in his first period class‚ or he will be half-asleep the rest of the day. If you wake up that early‚ you may not eat. Not eating is very bad because
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