Sometimes I wonder‚ “Why do we have to die?” Sometimes I question myself and the others around me‚ why are we given one chance to shine in this world? Why not several chances? Why can’t we live forever? These are the questions that vexed my thoughts constantly throughout my childhood. These are the questions that have influenced my thoughts to think in a certain way. When I first dolefully realized that everyone must die and that no one lives forever‚ I was dejected. It was utterly intimidating
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Why Do We Read Literature? First‚ Literature Defined: * "The creation of literature is a uniquely human activity‚ born of man’s timeless desire to understand‚ express‚ and finally share experiences." * Literature is "a concrete artifact -- a story‚ a poem‚ or a play" * "The medium of translation‚ of course‚ is language‚ the written and spoken word." * "When we speak of literature‚ however‚ we have in mind a special kind of language that differs from the ordinary discourse with
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4/18/2015 Cloud Computing: What Accountants Need to Know Journal of Accountancy Cloud Computing: What Accountants Need to Know BY ALEXANDRA DEFELICE October 1‚ 2010 There’s no arguing that “cloud computing” is gaining a great deal of momentum. Worldwide‚ cloud services revenue is forecast to reach $68.3 billion in 2010‚ a 16.6% increase from 2009 revenue of $58.6 billion‚ according to analyst firm Gartner Inc. So what does this mean to the accounting profession? What are the benefits and risks
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Why Do We Learn English The phenomenon comes into vogue that Chinese people receive English education at an early age. Even the Chinese students are willing to show off their English skills or are proud of specializing in English‚ while what the most veritable motivation for studying is English seems to be confusing. And I‚ as a typical Chinese student who has been learning English for a long time‚ was also curious about that and explained it basing on two aspects; one for the society and one
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become worst due to water scarcity in many parts of the world could harm the global economy in many ways that we had not thought of. For example‚ shortfalls in crop yields‚ fresh water supply to power plants‚ factories and the production with high protein food such as dairy‚ meat and fish. Our demand for water is closely linked to economic growth. As we grow wealthier‚ the more freshwater we require supplying cities. In future‚ it is not just a question of more people requiring more water. However
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Sexuality is a subject about which no one is neutral. Everyone has a sexual nature‚ everyone has a need for sexuality‚ everyone has a sexual personality that has been formed by home‚ schooling‚ the trial and error of life experience‚ and whatever they pick up along the way from the subtle and notosoosubtle influences of the society in which they live. In seeking to make sense of our sexuality we must look to its origins. Where does our sexuality come from? In this article‚ I would like to look
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to living in a compassionate way. If we practice it‚ we teach ourselves to become more aware of not only our own experiences but to also be sensitive to the circumstances of others while continuing to observe any suffering that is currently present. It is only then where we can see past the suffering to begin a healing process. Responding to other beings in a compassionate manner means acknowledging that the general human condition can be a bit of a mess. We must take notice of our judgmental thoughts
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Why do we study History? We study History today to learn about certain things that occurred in the past. History is important because it tells you when things happened‚ how they happened‚ and what contributed to it. Without History‚ we wouldn’t be organized and people would have no idea of events that occurred before our time. You can use History as a guideline to relate things to your own personal experiences and everyday life. If people did not know about history‚ the world would clueless
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Why Do We Make Decisions The decisions we make decide who we are. Most people believe this is true‚ but could who we are determine what decisions we make? Can I really make a decision‚ or do I make it subconsciously then rationalize with logic and reasoning? Is it possible to overthink a decision? Research and studies have shown that it can. Some decisions are harder to make than others‚ is it because the more it could affect us the less we want to make it? Through researching decision making and
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Why do we Study History? People live in the present. They plan for and worry about the future. History‚ however‚ is the study of the past. The purpose of historical findings and inquiries is not simply to present facts but to search for an interpretation of the past issues. Historians attempt to find patterns and try to relate through the rigorous study of documents‚ laws and artifacts left by people decades or centuries ago. It is commonly understood that an understanding of the past is essential
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