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Wicca Versus Witchcraft
Number of Words: 936 / Number of Pages: 4
... Wicca may include the practice of magic, which is defined as the process of causing change through the focusing of our natural powers. There is nothing supernatural about it. Wiccans use certain tools such as spells, visualization, chants, candles, amulets and meditation to help them focus their power, but the power comes from within -- it is not in the tools. Wicca is not a "cult." Wiccans are historically very independent people who seek truth from within through rituals, meditation, magic, studying and communing with nature. Wiccans respect the right of everyone to worship in their own way. W ...
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Target Markets
Number of Words: 398 / Number of Pages: 2
... of identifying certain lifestyles based on the consumer’s values, activities, interests, opinions, and demographics. This article conveys that these women are Strivers, which means they are unsure of self and need approval from others. This group also seems to be search of some type of relief from their current lives (relief seekers). All of this data provides an idea of this groups values as well its activities and interests. Which makes this targeted group so vulnerable to tobacco companies marketing efforts.
This market was selected because of its size and growth, and also probably ...
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Ufos And Aliens On Earth
Number of Words: 2255 / Number of Pages: 9
... crash,
directly north of them, and logged the crash to have
occurred on July 4, between 10:00 and 11:30 PM.
Southwest of the base, Corporal E. L. Pyles looked
to see what at first he thought was a shooting star, only it
seemed to be to large to be one. He testifies that the
crash happened about 11:00 PM also.
There were many Military officers in the area who
had seen the object as well. The object was appearing on
military radars for many days before the crash. Before the
crash, on July 1, all of the officers and technicians at the
base had been t ...
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Two Sides Of Humanity
Number of Words: 1364 / Number of Pages: 5
... by education. This pursuit is equivalent to an addiction for Dr. Faustus. For instance, he studies literature, law and medicine. But this is not enough; boredom settles in and Dr. Faustus begins to search for
the ultimate power - magic. As Dr. Faustus becomes excited over this prospect, he states, "O what a world of profit and delight, Of power, of honor, of omnipotence, Is promised to the studious artisan! All things that move between the quiet poles Shall be at my command." Dr Faustus continues by saying, "Emperors and kings Are but obeyed in their several provinces, N ...
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Bless Me Ultima-luna Or Vaquer
Number of Words: 456 / Number of Pages: 2
... moon. The moon is their goddess.”(90) “They will not gather crops or save next years seeds unless the moon dictated.”(249) They come from men who hold earth as their brother and they do the same.
Tony had a big decision to make on rather he wanted to be a priest(Luna) or a Vaquero. His dad wants him to be a Vaquero and have lots of freedom. His mother wants him to become a priest and help out the community and live life with God at his side. “Antonio wants to know if he was baptized in the water of the moon or by the salt water of the sea.”(120) Whenever he dre ...
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Time The Final Frontier
Number of Words: 960 / Number of Pages: 4
... past, it exists as present in that particular memory. How can we know that the definition of the word present actually establishes this instant in time? The instant itself only lasts for zero time before subsequent moments follow. How can one define what a word means if one cannot observe the object it represents? Right as one realizes what this present consists of, it leaves his world, a new present moment replacing it, departing before it is realized as well.
This process has always occurred, always will. All societies have blindly accepted this curse of never knowing when one can trust thi ...
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Violence In Hockey
Number of Words: 2285 / Number of Pages: 9
... harm to a player, either by fighting, slashing, spearing, kneeing, stick-swinging or any other method capable of hurting an innocent individual or bystander. There are "those who only seek violence as the main activity in hockey and not the sporting activity itself".(Roy, Guy p.57) Man is known to be the most dangerous animal on Earth. The aggressiveness he demonstrates is inherent to his system as much biological, physical than social.(Roy, Guy p.36) Here are examples of physical attacks and comments. Benoit Plouffe received a hockey shaft across his back which paralyzed him for life.(Roy, Guy p.6 ...
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Oedipus, Antogone, And Media
Number of Words: 609 / Number of Pages: 3
... to understand his actions but the mere fact that he tried to challenge fate causes his actions to seem ironic and cynical. By tinkering with fate, Laius caused the death of Jocasta, and Oedipus’ blindness and banishment in addition to the events caused by fate. In Antigone, Anouilh portrayed Creon in a similar way as Sophocles portrayed Laius. They both contributed more damage than benefit to the protagonists and their families with their “noble intentions.”
When Antigone violated the law created by Creon and tried to bury the body of her brother, Creon should have ordered her to be killed right aw ...
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Number of Words: 503 / Number of Pages: 2
... thinking, or behavior. The depression that accompanies this disorder can cause much suffering and lead to serious suicide attempts.
is a common disorder, and it is estimated that 10-15% of the population has it. It is two to three times more common in women than in men. The increased amount of BPD among women is thought to be a result of the greater incidence of incestuous experiences during their childhood. This victimization can later result in impaired relationships and mistrust of men, and a seriously damaged self-image.
The main category of diagnosis of BPD is and impaired ego integrat ...
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Red Wine Varietals
Number of Words: 580 / Number of Pages: 3
... list is the Australian Shiraz. This grape variety is a descendant of the French Syrah, found in the northern Rhone region of France. Characteristically high in alcohol and full bodied, the Shiraz is of the same vine, just spelled differently.
Working our way around the globe we find ourselves in Tuscany, Italy. Chianti, over the years, has developed a tarnished image of being a cheap table wine. Most of us have melted candles at one time or another, in a Chianti bottle covered in a reed woven basket. There are three types of quality levels of Chianti, the lowest being Chianti, a step up would ...
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