These three unique‚ defining characteristics of Western Civilization (rationality‚ tensions between religious and socio-political realities‚ constitutionalism) encompass other related features: 1. growth of rational inquiry o Classical Legacy of study‚ education and presentation in the areas of philosophy‚ history‚ literature‚ communication skills‚ poetry‚ sciences like biology‚ astronomy‚ medicine‚ geometry‚ mathematics‚ music‚ politics‚ logic‚ grammar‚ Just War Theory‚ o the continuing desire
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A hobby can take you out of your life for a while. It can be invigorating‚ relaxing‚ educational‚ fun‚ or maybe‚ if you are lucky‚ a little of everything. Hobbies are more than just ways to creatively pass the time. They are also good for your health. Hobbies and other leisure activities can have many health benefits.Everyone knows that stress can and will at some point in your life‚ take a heavy toll on your mind and body. A hobby can prevent the harmful effects of stress and also make your life
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In World War One the weapons that they used were machine guns‚ poison gas‚ and tanks. BOOM! BAM! The dreadful sounds of the dangerous guns in WW1. Those sounds are the scariest things anyone has ever heard! It was never different back then because when people heard those shots they were terrified. Most likely if you were out in the open you were the first to be killed. Then the houses‚ and more. The last place they would need to check is underground. It would take days even weeks to hunt down every
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A Penny For Your Thought Everyone at least once in their life has heard the rhyme‚ “Pick a penny up and all day long you’ll have good luck.” What if I told you that the fun rhyme you have heard since you were a child is more of a lie than you would think. In reality to see a penny and pick it up is more of a burden than a way to grant you good luck for the rest of the day. If anything the penny should be a symbol of bad luck. The United States should simply eliminate their penny because it costs
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Slavery has been something that has been around since the beginning of time‚ before history was even recorded. Whether it is making someone do a simple task or hard physical labor‚ slavery is forcing another person to do something for you against their own will. In America‚ we pride ourselves for our rights and freedom‚ but besides all the bright and glorious things we have accomplished‚ there are also some dark shadows that as a nation we have been blind to‚ and we’ve failed to address and bring
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Baseball is a passionate sport. It brings people together and keeps them happy. Without baseball‚ history in the United States could have been a little rougher for some people. When the United States was in the great depression‚ the people that had little money got to watch a extraordinary sport which was baseball. Its always been a sport that’s never been to expensive to watch. It’s not just a sport or a game. It’s a symbol of being able to bring America together. The first time baseball was even
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Hadrian was born the 24 of January in AD 76 in Italica‚ Spain‚ which was part of a Roman settlement. When he was only 10 years old his father passed away and his father’s cousin‚ Trajan was granted custody. In AD 98 Trajan became emperor of Rome. Trajan sent Hadrian to fight and train in the military when he was around 14 years old‚ but Hadrian much prefered hunting and living a more luxurious life style. He was able to leave the military and Trajan have him a position on an inheritance court in
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The Aztec civilization originated in what we now know as central Mexico‚ they came `already started to settle‚ consequently the people had already announced their capital which was called Tenochtitlan. “Azteca” is derive red from the word Aztlan in cases translated as “White Land”‚ “Land of White Herons” or “Place of Herons”. The language of the Aztecs was Nahualt a language that is still used in some region in Mexico. It is suggested that the Aztecs were actually‚ originally a group of people that
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1. Bamboo: Key feature: Made from the world’s fastest-growing tree. Pro: Durable; ideal for condos. "Green" material. Has antimicrobial properties. Generally good for home owners with allergies to man-made materials. Available in planks‚ strips‚ and tiles. Con: Cannot be re-finished. Everything from tiny dust particles to high-heeled shoes can damage the surface. Upkeep: Sweep regularly with soft broom. Entryway rugs can keep dust at bay. Protective pads on furniture limit dents. Clean up spills
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you felt were most important. b. Identify any problems in the case study…why was this a case study? What problems are significant and warrant action? What solutions were used and were they effective? c. Identify 3 alternative solutions that you would recommend for the problems identified in the case study. What are the advantages/disadvantages of each of the alternative solutions? d. Explain how you would implement each of your alternative solutions. e. Identify how current technology
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