been preserved through thousands of years because of it being deeply buried in volcanic ashes. Herculaneum is important because it has information on ancient Roman civilization. The fact that is has been preserved for centuries under layers of hardened lava and stone makes it one of very few historical places which have been captured as they were at that point in time. It is important because they show us how people lived at that time‚ the remains of the city provides good evidence of the way their
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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor is the reward for what we give" (Calvin Coolidge). According to Merriam Webster‚ honor is “respect that is given to someone who is admired”‚ but this definition doesn’t account for honorable events. Significant historical events are still being honored today. Legacies are still upheld as well as annual events that we take a day to honor. By remembering the significance of an event‚ we are able to honor the individuals and their achievements
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The moment that I realized how important literacy was when I was able to understand how to relate literature to my own life and make real-life connections in my literature classes. Literacy is far more than just reading and writing‚ it involves you to use critical thinking and it test the understanding you have of making connections. Literacy involves using important fundamental principles to comprehend things. Reading and writing plays an important role in our lives because we are constantly using
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earnings‚ retained profit and unappropriated profit. what is the accumulated profit and why do accountants and bookkeepers use different names for the same thing? (6 marks) Accumulated profits is profits that are not paid as dividend but is transfered over to the accounts for the next year. Also can be used to reinvest in the core of the business to help pay off debts or to purchase a capital asset. The reasons why accountants and bookkeepers use different names for the same thing is because bookkeepers
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Pfizenmaier‚ Marcy Hammel‚ Alex Benson The Ancient Chinese made many important inventions. One of the important inventions is Chinese paper. Another great invention is movable-type printing. Gunpowder is another great invention that we still use today. Nobody will ever lose their directions with the invention of the Chinese compass. The Ancient Chinese also made porcelain and steel smelting. Chinese silk is used for clothing and is very important. The Ancient Chinese invented many great inventions for their
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There is another accessory organ that also dumps its products into the duodenum around the same area; this organ is called pancreas. Pancreas is very important‚ as it secretes probably the most important digestive enzymes into the small intestine; break down. The main enzymes secreted by the pancreas for digestion are lipases for lipid/fat digestion‚ pancreatic amylase for carbohydrate digestion which continues the breakdown of the starch in the bread to a substance called maltose. As the food is
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Summer MontClaire Jan. 15th‚ 2011 Period 8 Ms.Kay Why Math is Important When it comes to math‚ many people have always asked the question‚ “When will I ever do this again in real life?” and for some it is a hard question to answer‚ but for me it is simple. You use math everyday and probably do not even realize it. Math has been a part of our lives even since man lived in caves. For instance‚ if there were
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people who are very disrespectful. Whether the individual is making fun of somebody for what she is wearing‚ talking while someone else is speaking‚ or even lying. There are so many ways a person can be rude. These are the reasons why civility and manners are very important in society. Civility is vital to the peaceful‚ harmonious and cohesive existence of individuals‚ groups and organizations (Peggy Parks). A person who has manners and civility‚ demonstrates how one can have politeness‚ how one has
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Modern Quinceañera’s are important milestones in a girl’s life. This manifestation symbolizes a girl’s entrance into womanhood when turning 15 years old. Quinceañera’s have a very valuable price tag that varies from place to place. However‚ Quinceañera’s aren’t just revolved around the child in Mexican Communities. Parents and Grandparents are a part of the celebration due to the fact they have raised their children up right. Throughout this essay‚ the typical Quinceañera in Mexican communities
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inventions in sports history‚ or possibly all of history. Basketball has inspired me also. The game of basketball has influenced many people other then me to go and do a thing they like to do‚ but also getting the exercise you need to stay healthy. That’s why I think basketball is the best invention of all time. Basketball has helped many families who are less fortunate become rich from just their son or daughter being good at a sport that they love to play. The game of basketball also helps families
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