...The biology of the sea turtle and facors affecting its population Upon first sight of the great sea turtle it might just think that it is like any other turtle. The truth is that marine turtles are beautiful creatures spending a majority of their lives wandering endlessly through our massive ocean. These reptiles have the ability to do amazing things. Some of these things include evolving to a range of purely innate responses to the demands of a changing suite of environments and having remarkable navigations skills for their excursions that may last up to several years. Sea turtles have been in existence for more than 100 million years and researchers have been studying them for great deal of time. During the past 20 years however, the natural history of marine turtles has received growing attention and much has been learned (Bjorndal 19). Instantly you will fall in love with their beauty and majestic way of life. The biology behind these amazing animals causes them stand out from much of the ocean life. There are seven different species of sea turtles. These species include Kemps Ridley, Flatback, Loggerhead, Olive Ridley, Leatherback, Hawksbill, and the Hawaiian Green Turtle (Gardner 2004). Unlike many animals the female sea turtle is generally larger than the males. The main distinction between the two is that the male tends to have a longer tail. The core part of the sea turtle and the part that helps protect them from predators is the shell. The shell grows around the...
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...Education! Education!! Education!!! This has been a great word in the sight of few individuals. It has been a source of joy, inner peace, an even a source of wealth to other people. To a layman, the word EDUCATION can mean a process of teaching and learning that is formally done in schools or colleges, to improve knowledge an develop skills. It can also mean a way of life of any human being… The word Education has been derived from the Latin term EDUCATUM which means ‘the act of teaching and learning’. It has come from another Latin word EDUCARE which means ‘to bring up’ or ‘to raise’. It has also originated from another Latin word EDUCERE which means ‘to lead forth’ or ‘to come out’. By educating an individual we attempt to give him some desirable knowledge, understanding, skills, interests, attitudes and critical 'thinking. That is, he acquires knowledge of history, geography, arithmetic, languages and sciences. He develops some understanding about the deeper things in life, the complex human relations, and the cause and effect relationship and so on. He gets some skills in writing, speaking, calculating, drawing, operating some equipment etc. He develops some interests in and attitudes towards social work, democratic living, co-operative management and so on. As an individual in the society, he has to think critically about various issues in life and take decisions about them being free from bias and prejudices, superstitions and blind beliefs. Thus, he has to learn all these...
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...THE MYTH OF PSYCHE (excerpted from http://www.mythicjourneys.org/newsletter_jul05_transitions_bolen.html ) As most of you know, psyche is the Greek word for soul. It's also the Greek word for butterfly. If you have a protagonist in a story whose name is Psyche, you might expect that she will go through a major transition and crisis. Will she survive it? Will she come through and be transformed, or will she die? That's one way of looking at the Psyche myth. Those of you who heard Robert Bly's White Bear story on the first day of this conference heard a variation of the Eros and Psyche myth. The form that Psyche broke was the understanding with her unseen lover who came every night. The piece of the story I want to focus on is what happens in an unconscious relationship when it is broken. Psyche was the third most beautiful princess. She was considered so beautiful that she was worshipped rather than sought as a partner. Her father the king seeks to know whether his beloved daughter Psyche will ever find a husband. He goes to the Oracle at Delphi. You know, if you go ask the Delphic Oracle for advice, you are bound to fulfill the advice, so be careful. Don't ask for the advice unless you are prepared to really do what you are told to do. The Oracle tells the king that he must abandon his daughter on a mountain top to meet her fate — an inhuman bridegroom. And so, with death is the beginning of the next stage, Psyche is dressed as for a funeral. All the people of the kingdom grieve...
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...Chaos theory is such an appropriate practice. The beauty of it is such that probably the only way to appreciate is to, remarkably, understand it in practice itself. I realized this during a walk I had a few days earlier, it was just one of my normal walks. I’ve grown accustomed to them, I’m normally not a very social person although the main reason attributed to this would be the fact that no one calls me for any outings. In any case I was making my way back, having walked to the end of the park, while I returned I happened to pass by a shop selling popcorn, I generally don’t enjoy the cuisine, the only exception being the caramel flavor. As I passed by it I was met by its aroma which instantly brought my mind to chaos theory. Mind you the instant I mention refers to real time, if you were to have been beside me at that moment you would think my thoughts went straight to the chaos theory yet that was not the case. The human mind is fascinating; having possession of one I am constantly amazed at the speeds at which we can process things. The beauty of it all is that it only takes an instant to think so much, if you ponder over this idea, it would lead to the realization that in essence you’re actually saving so much time in thinking all this. The final thought of chaos theory being discussed firsthand, the rest of my thoughts will sound like a prequel or rather an interquel now. It is proven that scent is a memory trigger, you don’t need a specialist to tell you that though, I’ve...
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...Forces that Differentiate Males and Females Males and females have been different throughout history. The question we study is why and what drives them to be different. There are two forces that make us unique, which are biological and cultural. Studies show that male selections throughout the world are being analyzed studies done by scientists, biologists and sociologists to psychologists. Three books I used to understand this question are “The Third Chimpanzee: The evolution and future of the human animal” by Jared Diamond, “Same Difference: How gender, myths are hurting our relationships, our children, and our jobs” by Rosalind C. Barnett, and “Our Kind” by Marvin Harris. Some questions aren’t just about the biological and cultural aspect but about the social norms as well. In what ways are males and females different? Also what ways are they similar? These questions all can be answered going back to the beginning of time. Evolution is something we need to understand because it is responsible for the observable differences between males and females. A question that everyone wonders is, how did we get here? Jared Diamond’s “The Third Chimpanzee” answers this question. A strong theory comes from Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and adaptation. Even though species are all different in its own nature they play a special role in life. The species that have the traits to allow them to survive in the environment will be able to reproduce which is mutation, or...
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...an introduction and eight chapters. In the Introduction, Emerson laments the current tendency to accept the knowledge and traditions of the past instead of experiencing God and nature directly, in the present. He asserts that all our questions about the order of the universe — about the relationships between God, man, and nature — may be answered by our experience of life and by the world around us. Each individual is a manifestation of creation and as such holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe. Nature, too, is both an expression of the divine and a means of understanding it. The goal of science is to provide a theory of nature, but man has not yet attained a truth nbroad enough to comprehend all of nature's forms and phenomena. Emerson identifies nature and spirit as the components of the universe. He defines nature (the "NOT ME") as everything separate from the inner individual — nature, art, other men, our own bodies. In common usage, nature refers to the material world unchanged by man. Art is nature in combination with the will of man. Emerson explains that he will use the word "nature" in both its common and its philosophical meanings in the essay. At the beginning of Chapter I, Emerson describes true solitude as going out into nature and leaving behind all preoccupying activities...
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...Meno, Socrates leads one of Meno’s attendants through a complex math problem. He asks him various questions about the geometric patterns, lengths of a square and also the square root of 2. Socrates words his questions to the boy in such a way that the boy already knows the answers to the questions that he is asking, a sort of guiding him through his prior knowledge. By this, Socrates is showing Meno that knowledge is not being taught or learned here, but it is simply being remembered, seeming as prior knowledge to the boy (Meno 85d). Socrates then asks Meno if he believes that truth and knowledge come from nature, but Meno denies and responds that he believes they are qualities learned after birth; Socrates corrects him and says it is in innate quality. Socrates also describes in the Meno that since aspects of knowledge, like virtue, are not learned but simply remembered. Virtue is a quality that is not learned. Socrates asks “So we agreed that it [virtue] was neither teachable or knowledge? -Yes”(98e). Here Socrates concludes to Meno that virtue is a gift that is already possessed when manifestation on the earth occurs for the individual because it can certainly not be learned, like other aspects of knowledge. Socrates believes that...
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...emotions. Thirdly, persuasion is effected through the speech itself when we have proved a truth or an apparent truth by means of the persuasive arguments suitable to the case in question. MYTHOS: a set of beliefs or assumptions about something. LOGOS: Logos (Logical) means persuading by the use of reasoning. This will be the most important technique we will study, and Aristotle's favorite. We'll look at deductive and inductive reasoning, and discuss what makes an effective, persuasive reason to back up your claims. Giving reasons is the heart of argumentation, and cannot be emphasized enough. We'll study the types of support you can use to substantiate your thesis, and look at some of the common logical fallacies, in order to avoid them in your writing. Who was THALES? Was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher from Miletus in Asia Minor and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. What separated Thales from others? Empedocles Compare Logos versus mythos: The Greek words from which our English words “logical” and “mythical” have been derived, logos and mythos. Both Greek words can be translated as something like “story” or “account”. Mythical thinking and logical thinking both...
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...The True Monster of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein The True Monster of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Science reaches its long tangles tentacles into our everyday life and existence, area’s that reach into such studies as the universe, the environment, animals, insects, and even the prehistoric dinosaurs. Victor Frankenstein is a young scientist in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, who unwittingly creates a “monster” that counteracts with man and god’s view and control over the human condition. Victor’s monster becomes a constant threat to his way of life, the woman and family he so dearly treasures. Created as an experiment, only to be thrown into the human world like a day old sandwich is discarded into the trash. Never being taught the difference between right and wrong; the same as a mother snake would lay and keep an egg warm, only to leave it once it has hatched. The question is can the “monster” that is never given a name really be held accountable for his actions, or should the blame fall to his creator. It seems that Shelly is trying to display through her writings that when science is followed merely on the bases of discovery without thought to the affect that the experimentation can have we risk endangering everything that we hold dear. Frankenstein becomes totally enveloped by a sinister passion that fuels his intense desire to create life; an innocent curiosity that leads him to discover what he feels is his life’s purpose. He is so over taken by his quest that...
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...as the king would need him for interpretation. Although it has a mixture of profound philosophy and detailed tactical prescriptions that are great for battles about 2500 years ago, the book is also useful today. The teaching of Sun Tzu is powerful: it will not only instruct us, but also reveal where we stand and how to approach a problem, how to deal with adversity, and how to handle the whims of fate. The author, Chin-Ning Chu, perfectly applied Sun Tzu’s theory to integrate our styles and personal philosophy into every action we take. She provided examples, references, and anecdotes that were not available in the original book The Art of War. This book is written particularly for women because women have the ability to negotiate and they are able to be modest and understand that silence is golden. This book will guide us to use the full spectrum of the strategies that are contained in Sun Tzu’s The Art of War with a holistic approach to winning. This book contains 13 chapters and our team covered chapter 1 through 6. Book Summary Chapter 1 The strategies in The Art of War are based on Taoism. Taoism's main goal is "To be in harmony with the Universe, with Tao.” Sun Tzu applied war strategies using Taoist principles, and came up with The Art of War based on being 'In Harmony' with The Tao. The success of any strategy depends on how it is supported by the Tao (Fox, 2009). The first chapter begins with 計 (JI) which means...
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...However, what about our physical location and its connection to our ability to thrive and succeed? People are more likely to survive in a village or tribe setting than in on their own. Communities are built around common interests and shared values. We have the digital world and technology to help us connect with people, tools, resources. How much does our environment help or hinder our ability to be successful and use our intrinsic abilities? Nature, the International Journal of Science published a correspondence discussing the ‘Innovative Brain’ and whether entrepreneurial skills can be taught or are innate. The author, Hermann Houser asserts, says “an entrepreneur's natural ability is founded in the interaction of genes and environment.” Even in our digital connectedness, we need to be in the right environment to truly capitalize on and grow our natural entrepreneurial abilities. Sarah Jenks is a success coach, helping people live more and weigh less in mind and body. She also promotes ideal environments as the best way to connect with yourself and find your rhythm. Anyone living in a city they find uninspiring, a neighborhood where they feel like a fish out of water...
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...African Art ties and deals with the fabric of society because through African art the struggles, liberation, and justice that many Ancestors fought for can be seen and embraced in African art itself. African art consist of shrines, wood carving, and in my biased; different ceremonies, or what one held or thought to be true can be considered as a form of art in itself. African art was sometimes from those of low status or ranking who would create some of the most beautiful art sculptures and pieces by hand however; this work would be made the property of some wealthy individuals, who would then use the art to enhance ones’ own authority. Since the beginning of time Africa has been called mother Africa because of her many contributions that she has given to this world. Africa is the world’s second largest continent, stretching near 8,000 kilometers from South Africa to Egypt. Africa has birthed the indigenous people as well as the ancient Kush, and civilizations that have impacted the past as well as the present. The essence of Africa and what she contains continues to inspire and uplift humanity. Africa was once a culturally enriched continent hat once consisted of many deities and sacred buildings, before colonization took place. Gods and goddesses were once seen as serving their role, catering to the first people who were harmonious with planet earth. The African eye saw things from a holistic view; where everything including the trees, insects, the elements of the earth,...
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...Rg31 Prefixes A-Z Prefix A-Z A ab,abs- from, away from abduct lead away, kidnap, abjure renounce ad, ac, af, ag, an, ap, ar, as, at to, forward accord agreement, harmony, affliction cause by distress, aggregation collection, annexation addition, appease bring toward peace, arraignment indictment, assumption arrogance, taking for granted, attendance presence, the persons present ambi both ambiguous of double meaning, ambivalent having two conflicting emotions an, a without anarchy lack of government, amoral without morals ante before antecedent preceding event or word, antediluvian ancient anti against, opposite antipathy hatred, antithetical exactly opposite arch chief, first archetype original, archbishop chief bishop B be over, thoroughly bedaub smear over, befuddle confuse thoroughly bi two bicameral composed of two houses, biennial every two years C cata down catastrophe disaster, cataract waterfall, catapult hurl circum around circumnavigate sail around, circumspect cautious, circumscribe limit com, co, col, con, cor with, together combine merge with, coeditor joint editor, collateral subordinate, connected, conference meeting, corroborate confirm contra, contro against contravene conflict with, controversy dispute D de down, away debase lower in value, decadence deterioration demi partly, half demigod partly divine being di two dichotomy into two parts, dilemma choice between two bad alternatives dia across diagonal across a figure, diameter distance...
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... Skills gained by philosophy majors are useful in almost any career. * The ability to think logically * The ability to analyze and solve problems * The ability to assess proposed solutions * The ability to write and speak clearly, attending to details Students learn about questions. How to ask good questions and distinguish the worthwhile from the worthless questions. How to divide, prioritize, and simplify questions. Students are affected by learning about questions. * Studying questions liberates us from prejudice * It helps us to think independently, thus, promoting autonomy, self-government, and individuation * It broadens our perspective on life The study of philosophy benefits students intellectually, spiritually, and morally. * Students learn about the origins of those ideas and concepts that are our common intellectual vocabulary. * They learn that there is remarkable intellectual and spiritual connection between themselves and people from different times and places. They see firsthand a common and rich humanity. Source:...
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...ETHICAL AND RELIGIOUS LANGUAGE ‘Good’ is difficult to define. The dictionary defines good in a great many different ways: 'having the right or desired qualities; satisfactory, adequate. (of a person) efficient, competent. (of a thing) reliable, efficient. (of health etc) strong. kind, benevolent. morally excellent; virtuous. charitable. well-behaved. enjoyable, agreeable. thorough, considerable.' Moral philosophy also uses the word 'good' in a variety of ways, sometimes as a noun, sometimes as an adjective. GOOD CAN MEAN: A. An inherent quality which is widely beneficial.. B. The opposite of bad or evil. C. Something one person (or more) approves of. D. Useful, in that the good action/concept/attitude enriches human life. E. God-like, or what God wants. For each of these five types of usage (and the list is not exhaustive) it is possible to see room for differences of interpretation. Usage A will vary, depending on how 'widely' and' beneficial' are defined. 'Widely' could mean anything from 'often in the life of one person' to 'universal, to every being'. 'Beneficial' could mean any of pleasant, healthy, productive, useful, life-enhancing/ enriching. Usage B depends entirely on the person's view of what is evil. Usage C will probably be different in detail for every single individual, and will be dependent .on the background of the person concerned. Usage D depends on the long-term and ultimate goals that a person has in life. A person aiming...
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