Posed with the invitation‚ “Ask whatever you want of me‚” we would expect this very human Solomon to demand what most people demand when confronted in stories by a genie in a lamp or a fairy godmother: long life‚ lots of wealth‚ a beautiful spouse‚ victory over his enemies. He could have asked for any of those things which might make him autonomous‚ independent‚ successful at life all on his own. But he doesn’t. Perhaps because Solomon is human‚ and is young‚ and has just had a crown thrust
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English Language is Globally Important English is the major language in such fields as international diplomacy‚ business and commerce‚ science and technology‚ and the travel industry. How did English become such an important global language? British Colonialism Took English to North America‚ the Caribbean‚ Africa‚ Australia‚ New Zealand‚ and the Indian sub-continent U.S. rise as a strong economic and strategic power Pop Culture English became the language of diplomacy
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It is obvious that not many people realize how important grammar is. There are so many abbreviations and so much slang nowadays‚ it is impossible to know what people mean. I can’t even count how many times I have had to call someone to ask them what they were talking about in a text message because they didn’t use correct punctuation and grammar. I never did pay attention that much to grammar or punctuation either when I was in elementary and middle school. However‚ ever since I have gotten to high
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every kid knows in school‚ there is a class called Physical Education (PE). There are several types of games a PE teacher will include throughout the year‚ but I would recommend having baseball as part of PE. To some people‚ baseball is the most important part of their life‚ but to others it is just another sport played for entertainment. Moreover‚ baseball is one of the most coveted sports in America. I feel PE should add this activity as it allows students the opportunity to experience
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Why is art important? The purpose of my presentation today is to answer the following question: Why is art important? and to show you the influence of art on education. However‚ first of all‚ there is a question What is art? As it is stated by philosopher Veron: "Art is an external manifestation by means of lines‚ colours‚ movements‚ sounds‚or words‚ of emotions felt by man." on the other hand Lars Vilks who has the PhD in history of art claimed that Art cannot be defined. If you are sensitive enough
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When Mark Twain said‚ “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority‚ it is time to pause and reflect‚” he implies that acceptance of the majority rather than the rejection is a matter to be questioned. Every human being is born with a natural right to be and choose what he or she desires. We have the right to make choices that will lead to an ultimate consequence and we are free to choose the actions that will lead to that desired consequence. To some‚ the freedom of individuality may sound
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Why Teachers are Important Teachers are important because they educate the students by preparing them for a triumphant future. The number of human beings in the world is increasing every second of every day which is why it is not a surprise that teachers other than special education teachers hold about three point five million jobs (McKay‚ Dawn R.). As each child grows older‚ he/she needs to learn in order to survive; teachers are the ones to instill knowledge (DeRoy). Every single person needs
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Why is journalism important? With the reference to the literature‚ critically assess the role of journalism in a democratic society. The responsibility of the awkward question has to be asked by someone and the journalist is the one who craves this duty. They are the ones who grab the challenge with both hands and seek for the truth. This is the essence of journalism and why it matters so much to free society. It’s offerings of informative answers in plain English make it accessible to all. In
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2012 Is The Study of History Worthwhile? “Is the study of history worthwhile?” is one of the most important questions we face today in our academic communities. Whether we should be persistent in our study of man’s triumphs and mistakes‚ or whether we should leave where we have come from and merely focus on where we are going. There are compelling arguments for both sides‚ but by far‚ the logical answer to this question is without a doubt. Yes. History is an incredibly important part of our daily
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The Cambridge Dictionary Online defined museums as "places of study‚ buildings where objects of historical‚ scientific or artistic interest are kept‚ preserved and exhibited". To The Museums Association‚ a museum is "an institution which collects documents‚ preserves‚ exhibits and interprets material evidence and associated information for the public benefit". Since 1998‚ this definition has changed. Museums now enable the public to explore collections for inspiration‚ learning and enjoyment. They
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