– You Understand Your Rights and Duties as a Citizen. As a citizen of a country, there are various rights that you are supposed to enjoy. … – An Opportunity for You to Understand Yourself. Most people think that politics is all about what they see on the television or…
The prairie grasses hold the soil firmly in place, so soil erosion is minimal. Prairie grass roots are very good at reaching water very far down under the surface, and they can live for a very long time. Grains are a type of grass, so the prairie grassland is perfect…
Public involvement brings more information to the decision, including scientific or technical knowledge, knowledge about the context where decisions are implemented, history and personalities. More information can make the difference between a good and poor decision. 6 reasons why participation is important Effective community engagement is about recognizing that involving…
A passion gives you a reason to keep learning and to work toward mastery. It can often give you a reason to travel, and therefore to have the new experiences so key to happiness. It gives you something in common with other people, and so fosters social bonds. It gives…
Perception is the process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting information. This process affects our communication because we respond to stimuli differently, whether they are objects or persons, based on how we perceive them. What role does perception play in our lives? Relating perception to our everyday life might be easier…
Accordingly, persuasion is a symbolic process: it involves both the transmission of a message and an attempt to influence, it helps people persuade themselves, and it requires free choice. First, notice that persuasion is symbolic, that is, uses language or other symbols (even graphics can be symbols), rather than force…
Peter Stuyvesant. Peter Stuyvesant (English pronunciation (/ˈstaɪvəsənt/); in Dutch also Pieter and Petrus Stuyvesant); (1592–1672) served as the last Dutch director-general of the colony of New Netherland from 1647 until it was ceded provisionally to the English in 1664, after which it was renamed New York. For the tobacco brand,…
In humans, pH balance plays a role in keeping the body functioning optimally. The ideal pH of the body is slightly alkaline, which facilitates certain biochemical reactions like oxygenating the blood. The body has numerous corrective measures to keep pH in homeostasis (a stable state). pH affects our body’s state…
Pi is defined as the ratio of the circumference of any circle to its diameter. As all circles are similar and therefore proportional in dimensions, pi is therefore always the same for all circles and is a constant. The Circle’s Absurdity. The absurdity fostered by something as innocuous as a…
Kosher meat comes from animals that have split hooves — like cows, sheep, and goats — and chew their cud. When these types of animals eat, partially digested food (cud) returns from the stomach for them to chew again. Pigs, for example, have split hooves, but they don’t chew their…