In Descartes’ Meditation‚ he ponders over the idea that he is mistaken and often deceived. He believes that nothing is certain and goes through a series of mind-tests to prove that he is‚ in fact‚ an existence. In doing this‚ he also attempts to prove the existence of God as well as his own existence to ensure that things are certain and indubitable. He first banishes all preconceptions and starts with a clean slate. All knowledge that he knew of previously were through his senses. His senses‚
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” ~ Martin Luther King‚ Jr. In a situation‚ with someone having violence rushing through their veins trying to antagonize you to respond violently‚ how will you respond? Violently?Or non-violent? In Maycomb there is an everyday battle with racism. To kill anything innocent such as a mockingbird‚ and especially Tom Robinson is a sin. What would be the point of taking away a life that didn’t
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Indian Education system Vs Foreign Education System Indian Education system lacks modernization. It still follows the age-old technique of imparting education. The Indian education system puts emphasis on bookish knowledge rather than practical knowledge. Thus students lack in practical knowledge of the subjects. In the Indian education system‚ students only focuses at gaining marks by mugging up things and not on gaining knowledge. However‚ it is not the case with Foreign education. The foreign
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Peering from offstage I catch a glance of the audience. My heart-racing‚ I walk on stage with my violin. Deep breath in‚ deep breath out. I continue to walk to the black velvet chair where I am destined to be and begin to play. Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird. Orchestra Hall is filled with waves of sound as months of preparation and hard work pay off. Echoes of the remnants of the last notes begin to fade‚ and after a moment of still‚ dignified silence‚ Maestro lowers his hands and the thunderous
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CONSTRAINTS ON EFFECTIVE PERSUASIVE SPEAKING Selective Listening -audience attends to messages‚ interprets them ‚ and remembers them selectively -if vague or unclear the audience will “clarify” with their views -start with areas of agreement and move to differences -audience may ignore message because of common ground Selective Perception Denial- refuse to accept a message that challenges them to change no matter what Dismissal- dispute that the message doesn’t apply to them Belittling
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The closing statements of Aung San Suu Kyi’s Keynote Address at the Beijing World Conference on Women‚ 1995‚ epitomise the message she presents in her speech. Although she addresses a specific audience and follows a specific purpose‚ the values she extols of tolerance‚ equality and peace are universal. In the opinion of this responder‚ it is the treatment of these fundamental human beliefs and aspirations that makes this speech so significant. As an inhabitant of a developed nation in which the
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World Environment Day Speech by Hon’ble Minister for Environment and Forests His Excellency the Vice-President of India‚ Thiru. Bhairon Singh Shekhawatji‚ Prof. Yash Pal‚ the Eminent Scientist of the country‚ Thiru. V.K. Duggal‚ Special Secretary‚ Ministry of Environment & Forests‚ Young Environmentalists‚ Ladies & Gentlemen‚ It gives me great pleasure to be among you today on the occasion of the World Environment Day and the 25th Foundation Day of the National Museum of Natural History
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The news spread like a wildfire. Cheer tryouts were the next event on the school calendar and the girls at school were feeling like a nervous wreck. With a new coach‚ and new spots open for the cheer squad; it was every young girl’s dream to be a cheerleader. The cheerleaders have always been the girls who have led the school in spirit‚ positivity‚ and good morals. Who would not want to spread good vibes to everyone? Cheerleading was a dream to me. I have always been a preppy person and cheerleading
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Farewell Speech by our Std XII Students Isha Desai-XII B Good Evening! For the better part of my life‚ this school has been my second home‚ and it’s really hard to talk about 14 years of memories in one short speech. Now that we’re all here today‚ officially saying Goodbye to this school‚ our teachers & to each other‚ it finally dawns upon me what a big piece of my life I’m leaving behind.. Some of you‚ I’ve known since forever and some of you‚ just a couple of years. You guys are some of
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Whipped into Inspiration “Cheer is your pulse‚ heartbeat‚ your breathing. It’s rhythm of your life. It’s the expression and movement‚ in happiness‚ joy‚ sadness and envy.” –Jaques D’Amboise. Every since I was a little child‚ I would be astonished and mesmerized by how cheerleaders could captivate your attention on their movements. One simple technique could keep you wondering all night. Questions you would ask yourself would be; how did she do that or how much practice did it take her just to
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