...Maesse.” The term literally means “the mass of Christ,” which is evidence of its Catholic roots.[1] “Mass” comes from the Latin missa, and refers to the service of Eucharist, or the Lord’s Supper. To the Protestant ear, Mass is best understood as a daily service of prayers in which Christians partake of the Lord’s supper, and the “mass of Christ” was specially devoted to the celebration of Christ’s birth. Christian celebrate Christmas because it is jesus birthday and jesus die for us. These days, one of the questions I often receive about Jesus has to do with his marital status. This question didn’t just drop out of heaven, however. It was born of the popularity of Dan Brown’s controversial novel, The Da Vinci Code. This novel advocates the thesis that Jesus was in fact married to the woman we know as Mary Magdalene, that they had a child together, and that this “truth” was covered up by the church for self-serving reasons. Many readers of The Da Vinci Code, believing the fictional history of the novel to be true, have been buzzing about the possibility of Jesus’ having been married. The people in the story is Joseph Adam Jesus god David eve ibraham lkdsjasjssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss [pic] 0 Why do people call Christmas? The word “Christmas” derives from an Old English term that dates back to 1038: “Cristes Maesse.” The term literally means “the mass of Christ,” which is evidence of its Catholic roots.[1] “Mass” comes from the Latin missa, and refers to the...
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...In 1776 one of the most famous documents in American History was signed: The Declaration of Independence. One of the Massachusetts representatives to sign, along side his second cousin, was Samuel Adams. Why is he so important? Adams’ significance to the signing of the declaration can date back to his college days when he wrote a controversial thesis through the Stamp Act and the Tea Act that took place on the road to America’s Independence. Adams started his college career at fourteen when he attended Harvard College in 1736. After he obtained his bachelor's degree, he went on to get his Masters degree in 1743. That year he wrote a controversial thesis stating "Whether it be lawful to resist the supreme magistrate, if the commonwealth cannot be otherwise preserved?" (1). Restated, Adams is questioning the...
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...Often when we experience a disaster that will set in motion the need for change. As we look back through history we come to realize that we have a tendency to make changes after a disaster has already occurred. We often have many warning signs prior to an incident but we choose to ignore them and continue to take chances as was done at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. On March 25, 1911 in New York City 146 people paid with their lives because of the unsafe working conditions that many workers endured during that time. Had just a few precautions been taken before that fateful night it is likely the loss of life would have been greatly reduced. This tragedy helped pave the way for new safety standards including better fire codes and factory safety standards. Industrial growth was proving to be hazardous to people’s health; America was now the world leader in industrial accidents. There was no denying the extremely harsh working conditions were to blame for many of the accidents. The workers at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory on the 9th floor were getting ready to go home, standing in single file with open purses so they could be checked to ensure they were not stealing from the company. It was the end of the day and the workers were giddy to be leaving, within moments chaos ensued. Flames had broken out on the 8th floor and as they had in the past workers grabbed pails of water to douse the flames only this time the fire spread quickly, before anyone was aware the...
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...diverse history; the formation of psychology differs dramatically from modern-day conceptions of the field of study. To acquire a complete grasp of psychology, it is important to spend more time exploring the history and origins of this particular study in science. In this particular paper, the main concepts that is being explored is philosophers that historically relate to the beginnings of psychology as a formal discipline, major philosophers in the western tradition that were primary contributors to the formation of psychology as a discipline, and the development of the science of psychology during the 19th century. History of Psychology Psychology was not well known as a separate discipline until the late 1800’s, its initial history can be traced back to the era of the early Greeks. All throughout the 17th century, Rena Descartes, a French philosopher, introduced the first idea of dualism, which is the explanation that the mind and body are separate parts that work together to create the human experience. “Many other issues still debated by psychologists today, such as relative contributions of nature vs. nurture are rooted in these early philosophical traditions” (Citizendium, 2010). Psychology has been often mistakenly viewed as a young discipline, in all actuality Psychology has roots extending from ancient Greece. The father of psychology is known as Aristotle, he wrote his thesis “ De Anima, Parva Naturalia approximately around 350 CE. Aristotle’s thesis is commonly...
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...ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY Research Question: How the credit system and market speculation lead to the infamous Wall Street crashes of 1929 and how they were the main causes of the Great Depression. The Sources: 1. Bierman, Jr., Harold. "Great Crash of 1929." Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. 2010. Grolier Online. 21 Feb. 2010 . * This database source gives a brief overview of the Great Crash of 1929, its causes, its effects and the various statistics and figures associated with the Great Crash. This is a secondary source and is reliable as it is written by a professor of Business Administration at Cornell University who has cited credible sources. The source has a non-partisan view point as it details more facts than individual perspective; however any biases that existed would eventually be counterbalanced by other sources. The main limitation of this source is that it is a brief overview of the causes of the Great Crash. The facts presented in this source which will further substantiate my argument in the research paper. 2. Coolidge, Calvin. Address. State of the Union. Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. 4 Dec. 1928. State of the Union Address Library. 4 Mar. 2009. Web. 16 Mar. 2010. . * This speech was given by President Calvin Coolidge on Dec 5, 1928. This speech almost a year before the Great Crash of 1929. He addresses the American public and praises them for their virtues and also glorifies the extent of prosperity in America by claiming that it is something...
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...1.1 Background of Study Racial discrimination is a socially global issue for all minority ethnic groups around the globe especially in America. It was rooted in a history of colonialism and slavery during the 17th century. Racial discrimination usually was used by the dominant or the mainstream ethnicity group as a 'weapon' to exploiting and discriminating the minority. Racial discrimination was inherited by the idea of race or skin colour differences that blacks were always inferior race to whites; whites also reproached blacks as a morally depraved ethnicity that was born to be slaves, and deserved any kind of subjugation and poverty they get along during their life. The history of racial discrimination in America began when the English colonists settled in Virginia, United States. Most of African Americans that were occupied the colonial area were either descendants of Africans custodies or immigrants. They were forced to leave their homeland and subsequently sold as slaves to farm owners in the Southern states of America. The African American slaves were despotically treated as 'personal investment properties' by their owners, because it was legally governed by the laws of individual states. Racial discrimination worsened during the 19th century as segregation, anti-black violence, and the expressions of white supremacy increased rapidly. Although, practices of slavery were eliminated during the half of 19th century...
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...------------------------------------------------- Thesis Writing: A Guide for Students By Jennifer Swenson The Sparrow’s introduction to thesis writing is a clear-cut and comprehensive tool for those who are about to embark on one of the more difficult projects in all of academia. Thesis writing is not an art; rather, it is the product of many months of research and painstaking hard work. Whether you are writing a master’s thesis, a PhD thesis, or any other form of this venerable genre, I hope this guide will serve you well. Thesis Writing Background What is a thesis? A thesis is essentially a research report. It addresses a very specific issue and describes what is known about that issue, what work the student has done to investigate or resolve it, and how that issue may play out in the future. It is the thesis writer’s responsibility to familiarize her with the history of the issue and the different points of view that exist. The thesis writer works with a mentor who is an expert in the field that the thesis concerns, but not necessarily an expert on that exact topic. Usually thesis topics are so specific that very few people in the world except the thesis writer herself could be considered an expert on them. Your thesis writing will make a contribution to the field about which you are writing, and in a larger sense, to all of human knowledge. A thesis is distinctively different from an undergraduate research report because it is so original. How Specific Should My Thesis Get? When writing a thesis, you should...
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...Evolution of the US Marine Corps Tarikh Pigott February 12, 2016 US History 1 Mr. Ballard Evolution of the US Marine Corps Thesis: The evolution of the US Marine Corps has helped America become the strongest military in the world. 1. Introduction a. Thesis statement II. When the corps started a. Why they started b. What made them known for i. Tactics ii. Strategy iii. Origin III. Advancements throughout history a. Advancements from the past compared to now i. Weapons b. Evolution of the soldier i. Controversy in between navy and marines IV. Specialties a. What they do in present day i. Commander ii. Advancements b. Fun facts V. Conclusion a. Thesis Statement To begin with, the Marine Corps has greatly affected America in the past century. They’ve greatly contributed to the history of America staring in 1775. The United States Marine Corps traces its institutional roots to the Continental Marines of the American Revolutionary War, formed by Captain Samuel Nicholas by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress on November 10, 1775 (Marines.com). The Marines play a big role in the Revolutionary War because they were better trained and better experienced for example. The first Marine landing on a hostile shore happened when a force of Marines...
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...------------------------------------------------- Thesis Writing: A Guide for Students By Jennifer Swenson The Sparrow’s introduction to thesis writing is a clear-cut and comprehensive tool for those who are about to embark on one of the more difficult projects in all of academia. Thesis writing is not an art; rather, it is the product of many months of research and painstaking hard work. Whether you are writing a master’s thesis, a PhD thesis, or any other form of this venerable genre, I hope this guide will serve you well. Thesis Writing Background What is a thesis? A thesis is essentially a research report. It addresses a very specific issue and describes what is known about that issue, what work the student has done to investigate or resolve it, and how that issue may play out in the future. It is the thesis writer’s responsibility to familiarize her with the history of the issue and the different points of view that exist. The thesis writer works with a mentor who is an expert in the field that the thesis concerns, but not necessarily an expert on that exact topic. Usually thesis topics are so specific that very few people in the world except the thesis writer herself could be considered an expert on them. Your thesis writing will make a contribution to the field about which you are writing, and in a larger sense, to all of human knowledge. A thesis is distinctively different from an undergraduate research report because it is so original. How Specific Should My Thesis Get? When writing a thesis, you should...
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...during the days of slavery, but her own experiences with modern forms. This poem supports my chosen thesis sending a strong message to the hearer or reader with the authors use of tone, poetic devices, and distinct theme to convey overcoming racism. Maya Angelou has effectively provided several different tones which all tie together to contribute to the triumphant title and meaning of the poem. The first three lines begin the poem with disgust in the poor teaching of the history of race inequality. “You may write me down in history, with your bitter twisted lies, you may trod me in the very dirt” (1-3) describes Angelou’s frustration with the lack of truth history books hold about the subject of racism which she has experienced for her very own. However, she closes the stanza with “but still, like dust, I’ll rise” (4) to display strength despite her frustration. Angelou expresses a great amount of confidence and self assurance in her voice as she questions others confusion by her confidence. For example, stanza two reads: “Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells Pumping in my living room.” (5-8) This poem effectively uses tone to add emphasis to Maya Angelou’s strength to still rise above racism. 2 Angelou’s themes of self respect and confidence as an African American woman clearly stand out. No matter what obstacle stands in her way, she rises. This poem particularly compliments my thesis and ISU theme...
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...edu/rambo/eng1001/introductions.htm https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2015/02/identity-theft-tops-ftcs-consumer-complaint-categories-again-2014 http://blog.fraudfighter.com/bid/94512/Aug-14-2013-Identity-Theft-The-Fastest-Growing-Crime-in-America How can I prevent identity theft? Some of the things you can do and not a victim yet is to monitor your credit and keeping your information safe. We talked about not only making sure your information is safe when you’re out in the public, such as only carrying one credit card when you really need it, not carrying your social security card and birth certificate just to name a few, We don’t need to have these things with us everyday. Just keep the common things you need with you every day, like your drive’s license, one credit card, just to be safe. Don’t carry your checking account if you don’t need to write a check because again someone could take that information and really start writing checks that aren’t yours and can start causing a lot of damage down the road. Another things is when you’re checking credit, make sure that you’re checking it on a regular basis. You can get one free copy of your credit report from each of the three credit bureaus each year. So if you want to check that systematically, you could pull your first one from Equifax, and then three or four months later pull the next one from Experian, and then three or four months later pull the next one from Trans Union. So keeping up to date with what’s going...
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...Thesis Statement This thesis analyzes the existing democratization frameworks and the requirements for democratic consolidation in transitional regimes of Turkey since 1950. Liberal democracy is identified as one possible ideal type of democracy within all possible frameworks. However, this thesis considers how the role of the independent judiciary, the rule of law, and the constitution are requirements for democratic consolidation in democratizing countries – yet, they are ultimately cultural constructions of the society in which they are formed. Challenges to judicial independence are also examined. In this regard, civil and political societies, the rule of law, and constitutionalism are interrelated and may produce different results. Furthermore,...
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...Perry Willson is the author of an article titled "The Nation in Uniform? Fascist Italy, 1919-43". Perry Willson is a Professor of Modern European History and a research Co-ordinator for history at the University of Dundee. Her research interests include women's/gender history and Italian Fascism. The author's main thesis within this article revolves around the idea that uniforms were part of the appeal to be a part of Fascism, it provided them with a sense of identity and unity, as well as giving them an opportunity to show off and feel important (p.239). These Uniforms are still a recognizable image of Mussolini's rule to modern day Italians. Within the article, the author has a few main arguments which contribute to her thesis and the...
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...24 October 2013 Informative Speech Outline Topic: Coffee General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: Inform my audience about the history of coffee. Thesis: From plant to pot, coffee is a known worldwide ingredient. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: How many of you started your day off with a cup of coffee? According to a Harvard University study, 54% of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee every day. B. Reason to Listen: Many of us consume coffee without a second thought and it is important to be aware of what you are putting in your body. C. Thesis: From plant to pot, coffee is a worldwide known ingredient. D. Credible Statement: 1. I have been drinking coffee since I was 14. 2. I have always been interested in the history of coffee. E. Preview of Points: 1. First, I will discuss the history of coffee. 2. Secondly, I will discuss how it is processed to use. 3. Thirdly, I will discuss how we use it in everyday life. II. Transition: So what is coffee exactly? A. The word coffee is derived from the Ethiopian town “Kaffa”. 1. In the Ethiopian Highlands, the legend of Kaldi was originated. a. Kaldi was a goatherd. b. Kaldi discovered coffee when he observed his goats eating the berries and becoming energetic. c. Kaldi showed his findings to the local monastery, and from there the knowledge of the berries spread. 2. Once word got around about the magical berries, it spread throughout the world. ...
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...or helped without expensive medicine. Like a simple exponential growth equation, the AIDS virus has increased victim numbers by about forty million all over the world. AIDS has also shown that it is not discriminating; it has infected all races and all heritages. The AIDS crisis extends far beyond its death toll, because more than seventy percent of the thirty-six million people with HIV/AIDS live in sub-Saharan Africa. Last year alone, the disease killed 1.5 million people in Africa. One third of these victims are between the ages of ten and twenty-four. The disease has been described as a development crisis; it is profoundly disrupting the economic and social bases of families and entire nations at a rate of infection at 16,000 per day. Without immediate action, AIDS will surpass the effect of the Black Plague that killed forty million people in the late fourteenth century. It is estimated that only ten percent of the death that this disease will cause has been seen. There are no known cures or affordable vaccines to prevent AIDS; the only option is for a program to prevent further spread of the epidemic, minimize its impact, and provide care and nurture for those affected. The truth is, however, that not all nations have the capability or resources of preventing such catastrophes from happening; interventions must be placed in...
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