What are the positive effects of culture? In addition to its intrinsic value, culture provides important social and economic benefits. With improved learning and health, increased tolerance, and opportunities to come together with others, culture enhances our quality of life and increases overall well-being for both individuals and communities. What are the effects of cultural […]
What happened on the night of September 13 1814 at Fort McHenry?
What happened on the night of September 13 1814 at Fort McHenry? Map of the bombardment on September 13-14, 1814 at Fort McHenry, Maryland. The American forces withstood the British bombardment on Fort McHenry, forcing the British to abandon their land assault on the crucial port city of Baltimore and inspiring the lyrics to the […]
Why do we blame others for their misfortunes but deny responsibility for our own failures?
Why do we blame others for their misfortunes but deny responsibility for our own failures? Blame works well as a defense mechanism. We use defense mechanisms such as blaming others to protect ourselves from potential feelings of guilt or anxiety because by shifting the blame onto someone else, you can sidestep the responsibility of reflecting […]
What does SPQR stand for literally and figuratively?
What does SPQR stand for literally and figuratively? SPQR, an abbreviation for Senātus Populusque Rōmānus (Classical Latin: [s̠ɛˈnäːt̪ʊs̠ pɔpʊˈɫ̪ʊs̠kʷɛ roːˈmäːnʊs̠]; English: “The Roman Senate and People”; or more freely “The Senate and People of Rome”), is an emblematic abbreviated phrase referring to the government of the ancient Roman Republic. What was Augustus appeal to the […]
How does SA Government contribute to social grants?
How does SA Government contribute to social grants? In South Africa, social grants are administered by SASSA. Social grants are in place to help improve standards of living in society and are given to people who are vulnerable to poverty and in need of state support. These generally include older people, people with disabilities, and […]
What did the 1972 law known as Title IX do?
What did the 1972 law known as Title IX do? Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This law protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Where does Title IX of the Education Act of […]
How much did the victims of 9/11 get?
How much did the victims of 9/11 get? At the end of the process $7 billion was awarded to 97% of the families. A non-negotiable clause in the acceptance papers for the settlements was that the families were to never file suit against the airlines for any lack of security or otherwise unsafe procedures. Was […]
Which objective lens you would use when first viewing a specimen and explain why you would use that lens?
What does it mean to say that the dollar is weak?
What is not protected by attorney client privilege?
What is not protected by attorney client privilege? The attorney-client privilege protects most communications between clients and their lawyers. But, according to the crime-fraud exception to the privilege, a client’s communication to her attorney isn’t privileged if she made it with the intention of committing or covering up a crime or fraud. What is an […]