Name: Marina Thomas Date: 10/17/14 Research Paper Draft Topic:The Golden Ratio So why is it that Angelina Jolie is so gorgeous or why is the Mona Lisa a perfect work of art? Art and beauty is just one of the many pleasures of life. However‚ it is unlikely for someone to ponder on the detail of this beauty which in fact relates to mathematics. The Golden Ratio or Rectangle is believed to make the most pleasing shape. The golden ratio is approximately equal to 1.618. It is actually an irrational
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AT A CERTAIN season of our life we are accustomed to consider every spot as the possible site of a house. I have thus surveyed the country on every side within a dozen miles of where I live. In imagination I have bought all the farms in succession‚ for all were to be bought‚ and I knew their price. I walked over each farmer’s premises‚ tasted his wild apples‚ discoursed on husbandry with him‚ took his farm at his price‚ at any price‚ mortgaging it to him in my mind; even put a higher price on it
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The Athenian golden age is a period known as such because it was a time that Athens had great cultural and economic growth. Consistently is the same time in which athenian politics was at its peak. This period went from 449 to 431 B.C.‚ and is also known as the Age of Pericles. He was the leader general elected in 443 BCE‚ a title that he held until his death in 429 BCE (History.com‚ 2009). The Golden age of Athens came to live right after Athens defeated the Persians in the period of 480–479 BC
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Discovering the Balance Jessica Rodgers ID: 1518306 In the book The Golden Mean‚ author Annabel Lyon explores the relationship between the Greek philosopher Aristotle and young Alexander. Through the eyes of Aristotle she illustrates the oldest and most infamous student-mentor relationships in history. Aristotle is portrayed as an unpleasant‚ often cold-hearted philosopher‚ disciplined in his studies. Alexander is described as proud‚ extremely stubborn and impulsive. Despite his ruthless
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rice‚ called “Golden Rice”‚ was completely devastated by a group of angry Filipino protestors. However‚ this was no ordinary rice. It was genetically modified rice that was designed to alleviate some major problems in the world. One farmer passionately said‚ “we do not want our people‚ especially our children‚ to be used in these experiments.” However‚ there were several people outraged by this act of vandalism. One of those people‚ Amy Harmon‚ decided to bury the notion that Golden Rice is detrimental
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Aristotle’s “Golden Mean” Aristotle considered ethics to be a “practical rather than theoretical study” (Aristotle on Virtue). He taught that virtue has to do with looking for the balance between extremes- the mean between excess and deficiency. The Golden Mean‚ as it was coined‚ is intended to help people identify which states of character are virtuous. The virtuous state of character is the appropriate way people feel and react to circumstances as opposed to over reacting or under reacting. He
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Research Assignment General Biology Golden Retrievers The Golden Retriever is a breed of dog with the usual size of medium to large‚ a dog possessing many different characteristics as well as a meaningful background. Even with its many characteristics and attributes‚ many researchers of the dog exemplify the essential information about the dog as well as the different necessities the owner of the animal should take and heed. Golden Retrievers first named “Golden Flat-Coat” originally bred in Scotland
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Keany Taranto Torres Persuasive Speech Topic: Golden Retriever is the best dog. Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that the Golden Retriever are the best dog for a family to own. Central Idea: There are three primary reasons that Golden Retrievers make excellent family pets. Main Points: 1. Friendly with kids‚ elderly‚ athletes‚ sick people and all persons. This breed of dogs is highlighted as one of the most conducive for families because they are sweet and protective‚ taking
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your own dog. Not everyone that desires to have a one do much research. That proves you are going to be a responsible pet owner. If you are looking for a pet that you want to play with‚ there are many options in the shops. In case you want the best‚ then having a miniature golden doodle is one of the top bets. They show so many characteristics that every pet owner would want to see in their dogs. Read on to know the reasons why you need to get this breed. It is not a secret that you are living in a
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The Islamic Golden Age in Spain was a multi-cultural mix of the people of three religions that believed in one God; Muslims‚ Christians‚ and Jews. During the Golden Age; libraries‚ colleges‚ public baths were established and literature‚ poetry‚ and architecture flourished. Muslims and non-Muslims made general influences to this flowering of culture. The Golden Age is described as religious and ethnic tolerance and mixed agreement between Muslims‚ Christians‚ and Jews. Although Christians and Jews
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