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    Before diving into discussing Nichiren as a religious nationalist‚ it is imperative to explore how he also stands as a religious reformist. The definition of reform essentially entails the removal of a flawed method or body of circumstances‚ and the introduction of an “improved form or condition” (Merriam-webster). In the Risshōankokuron‚ or “The Treatise on the Establishment of the Orthodox Teaching and the Peace of the Nation”‚ Nichiren writes with a particular fervor and sense of urgency‚ which

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    Chapter Summary: The Giver

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    Jonas The amazing ride down the hill was over. Jonas was left in the cold and harsh wind again. However Jonas felt a lot warmer than he did before‚ because of what he is seeing‚ and what he knew he had accomplished. Ahead of him were houses decorated with the colors red‚ green and gold. “It’s the place where I learned love”‚ Jonas thought. The thought of the Giver made him tear up a little. “I wish he would have came with me” Jonas said to Gabriel as he started walking towards the house. “He would

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    Chapter 25 Summary

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    In the chapter 25‚ since America ended the World War II after they dropped the atomic bomb in Japanese continent‚ America confronted the communist‚ especially Soviet from 1946 to 1952. Through this confrontation between America and Soviet‚ the cold war begun around the world. Since the Soviets tried to reinforce opposing goals that were against American vision in Eastern Europe‚ the Soviets forced pressured Eastern Europe to make communism. However‚ fortunately‚ the Truman Doctrine helped those nations

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    Chapter 9 Developing new products and managing product life cycle New product Development strategy New product can be obtained in two ways. One is through acquisition- by buying a whole company‚ a patent or a license to produce someone else’s product; other is through New product Development process. It means the development of original products‚ product improvements‚ product modifications‚ and a new brands that a firm develops through its own R&D efforts. New product brings new solutions and variety

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    The Daodejing is an important religious work in China’s history and culture. It teaches about Dao‚ or “The Way” and how to apply its concepts to one’s life. It is the second most translated text in the world and has been the subject of extensive commentaries. Throughout history‚ it was generally accepted that the Daodejing was written between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE by Laozi‚ a curator of the Chinese imperial archives. In fact‚ the book used to be simply called Laozi in his honor. He is well

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    Chapter 6 Feb 1766 Lying curled up as a stoweaway in the forequarters of the ship along with the small slave girl and the Indian lady‚ He rewinded his trip. The curious cargo he was lying beside would have deep impact on the port which he was heading to. Although from the interior of Oman he had spent many a days at the foot of the local Wali where the children of the village would congregate under the date palm and the gurgling Wadi’s during late evenings after the magreb prayers to hear about

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    Siege Chapter 17 Summary

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    The Siege by Helen Dunmore Chapter 17 Summary The chapter begins with Anna sharing how she feels about winter and the snow. Anna has always loved the first snowfall of winter. She knows as soon as dawn comes that it’ll be today. The sky remains dark‚ with a yellow tinge to the clouds. The light has a sharp‚ raw edge. Everything is waiting‚ silent and expectant. Snow will come. She thinks the snow will wipe away all mistakes. Light will stream upwards from the immaculate white of the ground.

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    The Jungle Chapter Summary

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    wedding. But most guest dropout of the party without contributing any money and the newlyweds are unable to pay the bill. This is when Jurgis promises that he will find a job in this new land to make money to support their new lives. In the following chapter the author talks about the family past of Jurgis and Ona and how before they came to America they did not have

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    Plot Summary A group of young boys are stranded alone on an island after their plane crashes. Left to fend for themselves‚ they must take on the responsibilities of adults‚ even if they are not ready to do so. Inevitably‚ two factions form: one group (lead by Ralph) want to build shelters and collect food‚ whereas Jack’s group would rather have fun and hunt; illustrating the difference between civilization and savagery. The growing enmity between them leads to a bloody and frightening

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    Dr. Stephen Kucera - Chapter 1 Summary/Reaction In the introduction the author discusses his feelings about the importance of scientific literacy for our civilization. Currently‚ a swift and far reaching biocide is in progress and there may be ramifications for our civilization if we do not begin to address these issues soon. I agree with the author because I feel that our society has become so insulated from the effects of nature on our lives that we have lost a great deal of respect for it

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