Religion
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Religion is a difficult thing to define precisely, since it is a subjective thing itself.
MacMillian defines it as “a belief in a god or gods, or a particular system of belief in a
god or gods.
” Religions normally offer some explanation of how the earth was
created, and by whom.
Although there are literally...
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Religion \ Religion is a difficult thing to define precisely, since it is a subjective thing itself. MacMillian defines it as “a belief in a god or gods, or a particular system of belief in a god or gods. ” Religions normally offer some explanation of how the earth was created, and by whom. Although there are literally hundreds of religions in the world today, the top 6 most practiced religions are, in order of popularity: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Judaism. Although statistics vary, there is said to be approximately 2,100,000,000 Christians, 1. 3 billion Muslims, 850,000,000 Hindus, 381 million Buddhists, 25 million Sikhs, and 14,800,000 Jews. There is an estimated population of 850,000,000 agnostic or atheist people in the world today. As of March 2010, the United States Census Bureau estimates the world s population to be about 6,809,000,000. The rest of the world adheres to minor or regional religions. As stated earlier, Chri
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Human Rights
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Human rights has become a hot topic on the international stage today.
Although what
precisely constitutes human rights is somewhat subjective, a basic definition would be “the basic
rights to which all humans, regardless of race, gender, religion, or any other status, are entitled.
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your opinion, which...
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Human Rights \ Human rights has become a hot topic on the international stage today. Although what precisely constitutes human rights is somewhat subjective, a basic definition would be “the basic rights to which all humans, regardless of race, gender, religion, or any other status, are entitled. ” In your opinion, which rights should be considered universal? What is the difference between civil rights and human rights? Although they have much in common, civil rights refer specifically to those rights that protect individuals from unjust action from the government, and give each citizen the right to participate in the established political life of the government without discrimination. In the United States, not every citizen was given full civil rights until the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law repealed the “Jim Crow” laws, which had been based on the “separate but equal” principle. The “Jim Crow” laws also promoted segregation, which was opposed v
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Education
Getting a good education is important, as it will help you get a good job with a good salary.
Every country has rules which govern its own education system.
In the United States, as per the
Constitution, each of the 50 states has the right to detail how their system of education is set up.
However, the basic setup...
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Education Getting a good education is important, as it will help you get a good job with a good salary. Every country has rules which govern its own education system. In the United States, as per the Constitution, each of the 50 states has the right to detail how their system of education is set up. However, the basic setup of education is practically the same throughout the United States. The first step of an American education is known as Elementary School . (Some oldfashioned terms for this are “Primary School” and “Grade School”) Elementary school starts with “Kindergarten” and goes through either 5th or 6th grade, depending on the state. (Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, etc. ) On average, a child starts Kindergarten at the age of 5, although they may be younger or older depending on their level of maturity. Upon completing elementary school, students will then enter Middle School or Junior High School, which involves grades 6-8 or 7-9 respectively,
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THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY
The United States has had the same type of government – a “representative democracy” – for more
than 200 years.
When citizens directly participate by voting, the government is called a “democracy.
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Among the nations of the world, it is unusual for a system of government to last so long.
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THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY The United States has had the same type of government – a “representative democracy” – for more than 200 years. When citizens directly participate by voting, the government is called a “democracy. ” Among the nations of the world, it is unusual for a system of government to last so long. Most governments are based on a written set of principles, usually called a “constitution” or a “charter,” but having a constitution does not always guarantee democratic behavior. During America s first 150 years, most of the settlers came from Great Britain. Along America s Atlantic coast, these colonists built settlements that became what are commonly called the "Original Thirteen Colonies. " The British settlers lived under the rule of the King of England. They worked hard building homes, farms and towns, even though they did not own these places. However, because they worked so hard, they wanted to be involved in making decisions about their lives an
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Profanity
Profanity is a hot topic that causes rifts between different groups in society.
It is also
something which has evolved greatly and been given more exposure to the general public in recent
years.
Profane , which is the adjective form of profanity, originally meant “outside of the temple” in
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Profanity Profanity is a hot topic that causes rifts between different groups in society. It is also something which has evolved greatly and been given more exposure to the general public in recent years. Profane , which is the adjective form of profanity, originally meant “outside of the temple” in Latin, and therefore referred to items not belonging to the church. Through logical progression, this has come to describe a word, expression or gesture which is interpreted to be insulting, rude, and/or vulgar. Profanity is also known as swearing, cursing, or cussing. The verbs describing the use of profanity are as follows: to cuss, to curse, to swear. Other words that describe profanity (rather than the action of saying these words) are: cuss/curse/swear/bad/dirty word, expletive and obscene language. • How often do you swear? • Are you offended by swear words? • Are there some cuss words that you would not use? • Have you ever offended anyone by cursing? Pe
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The Olympic Games
The Olympic Games (or simply the “Olympics”) are a major international sporting event of summer
and winter, in which thousands of athletes from across the globe compete for medals, national pride,
and Olympic glory.
The biennial event was first held in the 8th century BC in Olympia, Greece, and
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The Olympic Games The Olympic Games (or simply the “Olympics”) are a major international sporting event of summer and winter, in which thousands of athletes from across the globe compete for medals, national pride, and Olympic glory. The biennial event was first held in the 8th century BC in Olympia, Greece, and continued until the 5th century AD. Then, in the late 19th century (1894, to be exact) the IOC (International Olympic Committee) was formed, and the modern Olympic games were held once again; starting in Athens, Greece in 1896. Athletes who take part in the Olympic Games are called Olympians. The Olympics were re-established as a symbol of international cooperation and friendship. The Olympic flag consists of 5 rings, each symbolizing one of the inhabited continents (North and South America are counted as one continent). The Olympic motto is “Citius, Altius, Fortius”, which is Latin for “Faster, Higher, Stronger. ” In addition, each Olympics has its ow
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Russia & Ukraine
The relationship between Russia and Ukraine is a complex one, due not only to their shared history
under Soviet rule, but because they also have a lot of common ethno-cultural features.
Relations
between the two countries have risen and fallen in recent years, often with their conflicts attracting
international...
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Russia & Ukraine The relationship between Russia and Ukraine is a complex one, due not only to their shared history under Soviet rule, but because they also have a lot of common ethno-cultural features. Relations between the two countries have risen and fallen in recent years, often with their conflicts attracting international attention. What is your opinion on Russia s current relations with Ukraine? Practically from the beginning of written history, present-day Russia and Ukraine have been tied to one another. First it was during the time of Kievan Rus, when they coexisted as one nation. After the Mongol invasion, Russians united into a northern state, while Ukrainians were more or less absorbed by the Polish. After a period of time, Cossack units within present-day Ukraine grew increasingly dissatisfied with Polish domination and sought incorporation into the Russian empire. After the February Revolution elements within Ukraine fought for independence and were
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Staying Healthy
What does it mean to be healthy? It is a state of complete physical and mental well-being and not just
the absence of disease.
The opposite is also true.
Every health problem or disease is a disorder of the
whole body.
Simply put, disease is any abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort,...
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Staying Healthy What does it mean to be healthy? It is a state of complete physical and mental well-being and not just the absence of disease. The opposite is also true. Every health problem or disease is a disorder of the whole body. Simply put, disease is any abnormal condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction (abnormal or impaired functioning), or distress to the person affected. The original meaning of the word disease literally meant, “not at ease. ” The question is, what causes our bodies to become so out of balance that we become sick? Before we discuss what makes us sick, let s talk about what keeps us healthy. The immune system is the body s defense against disease. The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body. The most important organs that are part of the immune system are the brain and large intestine. The main task of our immune system is to survey our bodie
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The movie AVATAR was the highest-grossing film of 2009.
The movie, directed by
the world-renowned James Cameron, just won Best Picture at the Golden Globe Awards,
and it joins only 4 other films which have made 1 billion USD.
The other movies in this
category are: Titanic (also directed by Cameron), Lord of the Rings; Return...
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The movie AVATAR was the highest-grossing film of 2009. The movie, directed by the world-renowned James Cameron, just won Best Picture at the Golden Globe Awards, and it joins only 4 other films which have made 1 billion USD. The other movies in this category are: Titanic (also directed by Cameron), Lord of the Rings; Return of the King, Pirates of the Caribbean; Dead Man s Chest, and The Dark Knight. James Cameron is the only director to have made 2 movies in the “1 Billion Dollar Club”. AVATAR is 2 and a half hours in length and is rated PG-13 due to violence, some smoking, sensuality, and language. Is there a movie rating system in Russia? What rating would you have given AVATAR? AVATAR takes place on the fictional planet of Pandora. The protagonist is Jake Sully, a disabled former member of the Marine Corps. A veteran, he was called to Pandora to take his recently deceased brother s place on the research team. Despite having no experience as a scientist
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What To Wear
It s 8:00 A.
M.
, and you ve got a big day ahead.
Face to face with your closet, you pull out the
suit that s needed altering for two years, or the blouse that always seems too casual or not
casual enough, and the shoes that don t quite go with anything.
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and you wonder, why did you
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What To Wear It s 8:00 A. M. , and you ve got a big day ahead. Face to face with your closet, you pull out the suit that s needed altering for two years, or the blouse that always seems too casual or not casual enough, and the shoes that don t quite go with anything. . . and you wonder, why did you pay good money for any of this stuff? With the reject pile rising as fast as your frustration, you shout. . . "I don t have anything to wear!" How many times has this happened to you? Stop spending hours in front of the mirror or wasting time ransacking (to search thoroughly, but not carefully) your closet looking for the perfect outfit. Within this topic you ll find some tips to help you decide what to wear so you ll fit in, be comfortable and look stylish whatever the event or occasion. But, being able to make the decision of what to wear a little easier, begins with the decisions you make when buying clothes in the first place. In Russia, the majority of pr
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