Abraham Lincoln‚ the 16th President of the United States of America‚ aptly defined democracy as a government of the people‚ by the people and for the people. Abraham Lincoln‚ the 16th President of the United States of America‚ aptly defined democracy as a government of the people‚ by the people and for the people. This definition clearly underlines the basic tenet that‚ in this- form of government‚ people are supreme. The ultimate power is in their hands and they exercise it in the form of electing
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INTERNET-THE DEATH OF NEWSPAPERS M.Krithigha News Papers: Newspapers were considered an important object of modern civilization. It is the first most commonly accepted invention containing the record of the current events. Newspaper started to get more popular after the invention of the printing press by Guttenberg. The India Gazette is the first newspaper in India. It was published in 1744 and from that; the circulation of news paper has increased. Newspapers are of 2 types: Morning edition
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After Descartes goes over what he has previously covered‚ including his proving that God exists and that God is perfect‚ he begins his fourth meditation. In this meditation‚ titled Truth and falsity‚ Descartes contemplates how he‚ Descartes makes mistakes if he is a product of this perfect being. First‚ he knows that God would not deceive him‚ since the will to deceive is a sign of weakness or hatred‚ and God’s perfection would not allow it. Second‚ if God created him‚ God is responsible for his
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SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEM SET A PROBLEM SET A 2.1 (b) Service Revenue $19‚000 Expenses: Salaries Expense $1‚200 Rent Expense 400 Advertising Expense 1‚300 2‚900 Profit $16‚100 OR Increase in Retained Earnings ($15‚700 - $0) $15‚700 Add: Dividends 400 Profit $16‚100 PROBLEM SET A 2.2 (a) Bell Consulting Pty Ltd Assets Liabilities Equity Date Cash + Accounts Receivable + Supplies + Office Equipment
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After World War I The Chinese felt betrayed. Anger and frustration erupted in demonstrations on May 4‚ 1919‚ in Beijing. Joined by workers and merchants‚ the movement spread to major cities. The Chinese representative at Versailles refused to endorse the peace treaty‚ but its provisions remained unchanged. Disillusioned with the West‚ many Chinese looked elsewhere for help. The May Fourth Movement‚ which grew out of the student uprising‚ attacked Confucianism‚ initiated a vernacular style of writing
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Of course‚ the economy and trade were so successful because of the religion. One of the Five Pillars of Islam‚ or the required religious duties for Muslims‚ is the Zakat‚ or a required tithe primarily used for the poor. This greatly helped the economy and promoted social cohesion‚ and it is also seen in many other religions as well. The religion
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Breaking News: King of Ithaca Defeats Polyphemus the Cyclops Breaking News: King of Ithaca Defeats Polyphemus the Cyclops The king of Ithaca‚ Odysseus‚ has defeated Polyphemus the Cyclops. Odysseus‚ son of Laertes‚ and his men were on their way home. They landed on the island of the Cyclopes. Odysseus and twelve of his men went to a nearby cave while the others stayed ashore. They came to a cave full of sheep and cheeses. The owner had gone had gone shepherding
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237890782 Tuesday‚ 15 September AD60 1 denarius Roman News The Brave Boudicca Defeated Yesterday Boudicca‚ the queen of the Iceni tribe was defeated by the Romans led by Suetonius Paulinus. The great Roman army with only 10‚000 soldiers defeated the disorganised men of Boudicca who had 100‚000 warriors. The Romans used well - drilled battle techniques such as the wedge formation unlike the shambles that were used by Boudicca’s
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undermine or enhance democracy in Britain? Democracy means ‘rule by the people’ and for this to function properly‚ it requires an informed public. Media provides this information to the public and therefore‚ the very definition of media suggests it is a democratic device; The media includes all organizations such as television‚ radio and newspapers‚ which provide news and information for the public. media informs and empowers all members of society‚ therefore enhancing democracy. However‚ there are
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societies. Today‚ despite the press throwing out propaganda for sleaze‚ sensationalism and superficiality‚ using the media as a watchdog and guardian‚ remains deeply engrained in a democratic society. The reality is that the media in new and restored democracy does not always live up to expectations to the public. They are restrained by stringent laws‚ monopolies‚ and sometimes physical force. Serious reporting is difficult to sustain in competitive media markets that put a premium on the shallow and
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