Essays on People Need

The main issue of the contemporary businesses is to introduce the price that satisfies the demand and the supply itself. The balance can be achieved if the price is justified and this is understood by the customers. However, for an average consumer it is tough to assess the price through the prism of its justification. In the present paper, we will draw the attention to the Apple’s production in terms of the grounds for their high prices. I. Company’s Background Apple Inc. is world’s technical giant well-known for such the products, as MacBook, iPhone, iPad, iWatch, ...

Nursing

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Abstract

It is possible to sort out three major counter-productive actions that took place throughout the meeting (although there were much more). First of all, the meeting started with a formal recital of orders that were imposed on the task force, instead of democratically sharing the views of the new management on the possible review of policies with the selected professionals. Secondly, the topic of new uniform (or scrubs) turned into the public ostracism of the nurse due to her appearance, which is in fact an action punishable by law. The ad hominem accusations prevented the meeting from ...

Abstract

One of the alarming issues regarding public health and agriculture is the increasing trend for practicing factory farming. It is a strategy of food companies to increase their profit by reducing the costs of manufacturing animal products. Factory farming commonly involves unsanitary, inappropriate and unethical methods of raising farm animals. Large populations of farm animals are raised in a small confinement. The main problem associated to factory farming is the large risk of food contamination. The extreme use of growth hormones and antibiotics in factory farming could also increase the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria which could endanger ...

Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft

Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity Abstract During delivery of healthcare services, providers come across varied cultures and population of patients. Provision of health care requires the nurses to take care of their patients, not only for their medical needs but also for their spiritual and cultural needs. It means that a broad understanding of different cultures and faiths is required if one is to become a nurse or a healthcare provider. This paper analyzes two different religions, Christianity and Buddhism, along with the author’s own spiritual beliefs, and assesses their respective views regarding illness, prayer, medical care ...

These images were sponsored by Peta, the organization for the protection of the rights of animals. It is suggested that animals should not be used neither for food nor for clothes because of the ethical issues. The interpretation of these images is related to the fact that animals have their rights as living creatures who suffer. They cannot defend themselves and people need to provide them ethical treatment. The viewers are directly engaged in these photos because of the fact that human body or its parts are present in each of them. The woman promotes better treatment of wild ...

Position Paper on Video Final Call

Position Paper on Video Final Call

Introduction

Crime occurs in the society every time and as a result, people end up being killed or hurt in the long run. It is important for law enforcing agencies to ensure that crime is prevented and stopped for people to feel safe within their surroundings. In most cases, individuals make phone calls to 911 whenever they feel insecure and at risk. Resultantly, rapid response teams are always deployed as fast as possible to ensure that the individual is protected from danger. The discussion looks at the analysis of crime 360 final call s1 ...

Fostering a Culture of Learning and Critical Thinking in an Organization's constant learning constitutes a fundamental success factor in its knowledge management and learning systems. Promoting a culture of critical thinking and learning in any organization requires an understanding of the concept. Bailin (2002) defines critical thinking as the process through which people test arguments and claims to determine their merit. Basically, the process involves investigation, interpretation and final judgment. Fostering critical thinking and learning in an organization requires incorporating the various aspects of the process in behaviours and interactions of the people. The ability to think critically entails ...

There is a connection between developing ideas and the creation of artworks. Media also plays a role in this process because people today cannot function without the influence of media. These spheres are interconnected and interrelated because of the fact that people live in ‘global village’ as Marshall McLuhan stated. Media plays a role in improvement of ideas because of its omnipresence and it has impact on people’s minds and on the process of creation. The fact that medium is the message, as McLuhan stated, supports the viewpoint that media is the extension of man and so is ...

Nurses have to face different concerns while on duty because they serve different patients from different locations and religions on a daily basis. To address these concerns, a majority of the issues considered as an ideal show that the community has a varied way of looking at everyday existence. The aspect of humanity is quite different from many, yet, they all agree that something higher and more supreme than humanity exists. The acceptance of this differs from one person to the other, an aspect that shows a different way of observing the concept of one’s life. Nurses must ...

Television: Technology and Cultural Form is a book written by Raymond Williams, published in 1974 and it deals with the broadcasting system in Britain and America. Williams accentuates modern technology as a means of mass communication and its cultural impact on the world. The author’s main point is that modern mass communication and its products are beneficial for the society as a whole. Media constitute an influential part of the modern world and they have historical, political and economic impact, which change through the course of time. The technology of mass communication serves economic and political goals because ...

Exam Questions

Paper Due Date Why Major Organizational Change Fail? Organizations and individuals are subject to numerous factors, which influence decisions and actions, taken in a given external environment. While many contemporary organizations already understood that responsiveness and flexibility are the key to success and sustainable development, a lot of them still fail in their change efforts. Kotter (2002) argues that people and organizations fail not because they are incompetent or unemotional, but because they do not have an opportunity to experience a highly successful change. The point made in this work is that people tend to be extremely resistant to ...

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Technology 1: Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Introduction In 1997, Toyota rolled-out its sedan which was powered by both the conventional combustion and electric power trains. Effect on Daily Life People who have bought hybrid cars enjoyed lesser fuel expenses. Hybrid cars reduce the emission of CO2 which causes global warming. Owners have also felt a sense of pride and higher self-esteem knowing that they are doing something positive about global warming.

Needs

It has addressed the need for fuel economy, an alternative to fossil fuel and the planet’s protection from pollution damage. Fossil fuel will eventually run-out and in that event, electric ...

Gun control

Part 1A: The proposal, The agent is California legislature acting for California supports the gun control. Where as the republicans disagree. The goal is that there will be specific situations to own a gun control in the U.S.

3A- Restrict the sale of guns, for example, by imposing waiting periods.

3B- Democratic Party introduced assembly bills 1663, 1664, 1673 and 1674, which restrict the sale of the guns. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton supports this proposal with other many politically powerful people. The agent is California legislature acting for California support the gun control. Where as the republicans disagree. The goal is that there will be specific situations to own a ...

Multiculturalism in the classroom is beneficial for the students and for the general atmosphere at university. Students and instructors need to be from different nationalities because that is what enriches the experience of everybody and raises the influence of the university. People feel best when they are surrounded by people of various cultural, racial and ethnical backgrounds which is why multicultural classroom is what matters most when it comes to the benefits young people can have from their learning experience. The advantages of multicultural classroom are numerous because students have the opportunity to get familiar with other cultures and ...

INTERNET AND DEMOCRACY

Internet and Democracy The internet has an impact on all aspects of life. Its impact on democracy is quite evident. Thus, the Internet should not be viewed as a single asset of interconnected computers with links and relevant protocols but a powerful tool that can impinge on almost every aspect of life. While some people may use it for different purposes, it can be said that the internet has a great effect on democracy. However, the biggest puzzle is whether it enhances democracy or contributes to its decline. However, most research carried out is rather normative as opposed to ...

The will of the individual in the society cannot be completely free because of the societal norms which affect the will of each individual. Moreover, the society is shaped in such a way that it encourages the establishment of the masses and of the individuals and their free will. There are influential people in all of the societies and the possibility of the free will exists although it is depends on the person to accept having free will or not. It is essential for the humans to understand the concept of free will and to find out if they ...

[English 101] [Submission Date]

As far as the students are concerned, the life at a university campus is extremely important for them. Most importantly, this life has a strong impact on the student’s future and professional career. It is no secret that the educational environment in the college or university is really helpful for a student to select the right career. In the same connection, campus discussions and related participations play a great role in the student’s campus life. Such associations and deliberations allow students enjoy their campus lives. Therefore, the universities should allow the groups with ...

12 Angry Men is a play written by Reginald Rose which deals with various topics describing human nature. People have to deal with prejudice, misconceptions and intuition by being devoted and taking time to find the truth. Serious decision cannot be brought quickly because forming a strong opinion about anything takes time and effort. There is much to learn from this play because it makes people question the possibility of human beings to grasp the truth. Prejudice gets in the way of truth, distorts a person’s mind and makes them think in a way which is biased. It ...

Summary

The book The life you’ve always wanted: The spiritual disciplines for ordinary people was written by John Ortberg and published by Zondervan in 2002. The main topic is the personal transformation in the spiritual terms which only a person willing to make a spiritual progress is capable of. The book opens with the description of personal failure and a willingness to improve oneself by becoming a better person. Ortberg discusses the term morphoo and explains that it is “the inward and real formation of the essential nature of a person” (Ortberg, 2002, p. 23). Morphing means becoming a ...

As It Is in Heaven is a story about love which is channeled through music and is capable of reaching everyone’s heart. The main topic is the infinite love which is the product of the group project and of a noble work which is related to singing and performing music. Other topics which are involved are love, self-accomplishment, jealousy and the strength to stand up for oneself. All of these themes are present in the film and make it remarkable and universal because of its protagonists. The film As It Is in Heaven deals with infinite love which ...

Maria Full of Grace is a film which deals with social topics and about one girl’s path in life. The girl, whose name is Maria is from Colombia and she is dissatisfied with her life and the direction in which it is going and this is related both to her professional as well as to her private life. The main topic is the economic establishment in the world and the effect it has on common people, who are underprivileged and who live in countries full of corruption. Other topics in the film are related to corruption, friendship and ...

1. “Notes on Punctuation” by Lewis Thomas - Summary The writers use punctuation marks in order to set the tone of the text according to Lewis Thomas. This differs from language to language and there are very few marks in English. It is important to use punctuation so that people do not write in an ambiguous manner. Commas are useful more than any other marks because they have many purposes. They should not be used in great amounts although they add a specific meaning. Lewis thinks that semicolons are important as well because they let the writer express themselves ...

The film City of God is about the urban environment set in a part of the city called the favela. It deals with the behavior of people who think that they are gods which is why this favela is called “City of God”. The drugs are everywhere and the power of people is estimated with their relation with the drugs. People in the big cities have the power and they use it to do illegal things which would make them rich which is why they establish dominance wherever they can and become God-like. The main topics in the film ...

My name is Rochelle and I was born and raised in Houston, Texas as an only child. This does not mean that I was ever spoilt and I helped with the chores at home whenever possible. I was always a good student and I have always been caring about the environment and about the benefit of other people, which is what got me interested in healthcare. I got married on the 22nd of November, 2015. We still do not have any children because starting from January, I will pursue a degree in Healthcare Administration at University of Phoenix. I ...

Epicurus viewed death as annihilation. He observed that people fear death because they think they will have unpleasant life after death. He says this fear can be removed when a personal understands death as an annihilation since the atoms that make life disperse after death. He thinks that death is neither harmful for the people who are living nor to the dead. This, he argues, is because the living are not dead while the dead do not exist. He also thinks that when people anticipate death it is erroneous for them and irrational since there is no life after ...

Improvisation is what happens when people are inspired to accomplish new things in life and in art whether it is related to personal issues or professional. People feel motivated to improvise and that is what keeps me looking for perfection in life. The vocabulary related to life is related to art as well because these terms are interrelated in my opinion and in my experience. Everything in life is interconnected because life can be observed as art as well. The art of living is a specific discipline and it can be documented through conceptual art and through performance projects. ...

Going to college is important because in the world today people need to have degrees in order to be able to get jobs that pay well. The market is extremely competitive and the demand has to be reached though studying and through practical experience. At the end of the day, the degree itself is irrelevant as a piece of paper, but the experience of going through college is important for people to network, meet relevant people from the industry and to seek for job opportunities and internships. Going to college makes people meet professionals from the field they would ...

A River Runs Through It is a novel written by Norman Maclean and it consists of three short stories. The point of the stories is to reveal the ultimate truth of life which is what I could relate to. River is a metaphor for life itself and all the things that occur to people on their life paths. This message is Maclean’s most prominent legacy to the world because the river is constantly flowing and so is the life. Fly fishing is a very important part of the story and it is more than a hobby because it ...

Introduction

Japan’s gun control laws simply state, “No one shall possess a firearm or firearms or a sword or swords” (Library of Congress). Having such strong laws that restrict Japanese civilians to own guns or swords which have been an important part of Japanese tradition is quite strict. The choice has been made considering the history of Japan, which rejected the use of guns and limited it to the noble families only. Also, in the Japanese history there is no particular cultural foundation for using guns. The current policy helps Japan them to limit the number of crimes related ...

Introduction (can be more than one paragraph if you want, but the thesis should still come towards the end of the introduction)

Hook

Global warming has been affecting the lives of the people in all areas around the world regardless of the country’s geographical location. The effects of Global Warming are consequences of man’s activities and decisions that are governed by their personal interests and gains. Therefore, as the population in different areas continue to increase, the competition in obtaining life necessities also heightens, and the number and intensity of destructive activities of man continue to worsen the ...

The past has taught me much about the role of emotions because they effect everything that happens in the life of each individual. People’s lives are influenced by everything that happens to them. This affects work as wll as personal life because people cannot separate their private self from their public self when it comes to their performance. Emotions are crucial for the way people behave in everyday lives and that is why everybody needs to take care about what they let have impact on their feelings. People need to understand that they cannot change everything in life ...

People of all ages need to exercise and incorporate fitness into their daily routine because it is a necessary part of a healthy life. Young people need to be aware of the fact that they need to be physically fit on order to be able to perform various roles in life. Mental health is related to physical health because the body needs to receive the energy which is transformed into feeling good and positive about life in general. An average person is supposed to use walking as a form of exercise because that is a natural form of becoming ...

All human beings inevitably and naturally desire happiness, but what constitutes happiness opinions usually differ. People believe that happiness may come from the acquisition of good things and objects, but as to what things are good, and why, there is very little agreement. Many seek happiness by acquiring real estate, huge houses and luxury furnishings, nice clothes, in other words, everything that money can purchase. Other individuals seek their happiness by psychological road, drinking, eating, and lovemaking, and, therefore, use their bodies as channels for getting sensuous gratification. Others seek happiness by way of leadership and power in the ...

Critical Review

Abstract Literature provides a unique way in which individuals can use to relate with their culture. With the combinations of metaphors and symbols, meanings of events in the natural environment are explained beyond what could be conveyed in the absence of literature. The complexities in the lives of human beings create the need for people to use a unique approach that utilises the combinations of poems and artistic works such as paintings and music that in turn create richness of words and images. This implies that literature offers the best ways to explain the moral and spiritual cultivations in ...

The three basic codes of ethical guidelines that protect humans in biomedical research studies are: 1) respect for people (they are treated autonomously and they are protected), 2) beneficence (they are treated ethically and protected from harm), and 3) justice (no burden is imposed and a general understanding of equality is applied). These principles are outlined in The Belmont Report (1979). In the early 1970’s it was ascertained that the protection of human participants in medical research was (and continues to be) very important because people need to be fully aware of their legal rights when they give ...

This presentation deals with what motivates people and it turns out that it is much more than a stick and a carrot because people are not easy to decipher. Their psyche is complicated and their behavior cannot always be predicted. People are not so easy to be manipulated which is why this presentation is challenging the usual beliefs. The story is about being rewarded and being punished which foster particular behavior while discouraging the other. There was a study at MIT which involved eminent economists who discovered that students perform well when they can do menial jobs, but it ...

Drinking is a major and controversial issue without our world today. Some people want drinking to become legal at a higher age of 21, while other people want it to remain at the age of 18. Furthermore, drinking is also the cause of senseless deaths such as drunken driving accidents, and even violent incidents that may have never occurred in the first place. Moreover, it is also important to note that not every state puts the drinking age at 18 years old, just like not every state puts the drinking age at 21 either. This can be a good ...

For my market cultural report I have selected the country that shows one of the most rapid developing economics in the world, and that is China. I have always been fascinated by this country and not only by their success in economic growth, but also by the country’s beauty. The nature of China is unique and magnificent as for me, there are nowhere on Earth such places as in this country. Moreover, authentic culture and customs of these people are also very attractive to me. There is the highest mountain on Earth, Everest, there and unique place called ...

Chinatown is a film which deals with numerous issues that affect the urban society and modern times. There is much crime and personal interest involved in all aspects of life. What is important to mention is also the fact that some people are monsters by nature and not only because of their greed. The most important themes that this film deals with are: love, greed, feminine power and moral corruption. There are different kinds of love in human relationships, but the relationship between a father and a daughter is sacred. In this film, Noah Cross is the man who ...

Change is necessary for any institution and people need to learn to live with it. In all institutions, there is a threat of competition and to remain relevant change is necessary. In health care change is common, and nurses with their busy schedules and their need to provide quality in caring for the ailing can cause them to be anxious. It is significant to create plans to include the staff in nursing, in the change process from the start. Nurses require understand because the changes and involving them in the process from the beginning to the implementation.To adjust to change, ...

Throughout the world there has been, and will be, many different forms of government and many different forms of leadership. Entering a fictitious society such as Saharia is an incredible opportunity to pursue a new way of thinking and a new way of approaching the governmental system. History is filled with people and countries that have not looked into the past in order to make a best decision for their future, and this will not be the case when it comes to Saharia. There will be a solid an humble mix of what has happened to countries in the past as well as innovative ...

Introduction

When the history of mankind is carefully considered, there are some aspects that come to mind. One of these is that man is a social creature and has always endeared to be in a kind of community. This necessitated the need for leadership practices so that the people can have a sense of guidance or responsibility. Just like many other aspects of the human life, leadership has been greatly affected by the technological advances. More so, the academic leadership has been greatly affected by the online programs. However, there are some online leadership programs which seem to have withstood the storm of ...

World War I started in 1914 and ended in 1914. It was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo, Bosnia. The conflict between the Allies and the Central Powers resulted in deaths of about 15 million combined military and civilian personnel (Gerd, 1977). The Allies consist of countries such as France, United Kingdom, and Russia. On the other hand, the Central Powers composed primarily of Austria-Hungary and Germany. In this war, mankind came to know and use chemical warfare. Initial chemicals used in warfare include gases such as tear gas, chlorine, phosgene, and mustard ...

Abstract:

At the end of an interesting series of lectures like these, one is usually left wondering: Why did the lectures have to come to an end? How shall I make sure that the lessons I learnt in the lectures remain vivid in my mind? Are there ways of inculcating this in real life situations? The lessons are supposed to be internalised so that they leave an indelible mark in the life of the student. In the series of lectures, we have been studying values, ethics and sustainability. But the question is, what are these? Do they exist in reality ...

Summary

In the article “Transferring Water from Agricultural to Urban Use Is Beneficial” Robert Glennon discusses the dilemma faced by the people of US regarding the scarcity of water. The author draws attention towards the reduction of clean water supply in the rivers, and possibly suggests that if this issue is not given attention people would not have clean water. Glennon proposed five options that may help satisfy the increasing water demand. The first option is diversion of water, but the problem with this option is that most water is unendurable. The second option suggests that construction of more ...

Change is the new “cool” for businesses, but it is crucial for businesses in the technology sector to embrace the element of change more than any other business. Various change models have been developed that help companies move through their change process smoothly. However, every company might prefer a different model based on its individual circumstances. Three of the models that will be discussed in this paper are; Lewin model, Kotter’s eight steps, and the five steps of action research. The Lewin model deals with three major stages of; unfreezing, changing, and refreezing. The idea of unfreezing aims ...

Wendell Berry’s ideas on what should constitute a healthy society are overlooked by the major stakeholders in society today. Berry, in his book talks about the life that he values and what constitutes a healthy society altogether. According to Wendell Berry, a good life entails having the right technologies, sustainable agriculture, fidelity, the miracle of life, good food among others. In the art of common place, Berry creates an understanding of his philosophy and why he treasure land so much. The philosophy requires a wealth of responsible behavior. However, in the twentieth century it has proven difficult to possess the responsible culture ...

In his very inspiring book, You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader, author Mark Sanborn presents to the reader how everyone stands to be a good leader in their lives by making a positive impact in the lives of many others in their own unique ways. He presents a number of unsung heroes and how they used something in their possession to make a difference in other people’s lives even when they were not recognized as leaders. It takes picking a piece of broken bottle from the side walk to be a hero or heroine. A number of children might be kicking objects ...

Not so long ago, I went to the book store and happened to pick up “The Best American Short Stories 1982” since I had always been a fan of John Gardner. I was excited to read the stories in the book, but I was surprised to learn that it contained short stories from several authors. The one that particularly stood out was Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral.” Carver had apparently been longing for critical acclaim for quite some time, which he received after his collection containing this story was published. Considering the remarkable characters, dialogue, plot, and the theme of Carver’ ...

Sexual harassment is an unnecessary and undesirable sexual behavior that makes a person feel being offended, intimated, and humiliated, a woman in particular. It should be known that sexual harassment is not a healthy interaction, friendship, or flirtation that is mutual and consensual. Sexual harassment is sex discrimination, and it takes many different forms; it can be obvious or indirect, verbal or physical, repeated or just a curiosity and done by women and men against others of the same sex or opposite sex. Sexual harassment pollutes the environment and it has a devastating effect to the health, morale, confidence, and performance of those affected ...

We would like to present you with this particular proposal on creating possible adjustments in the governance system that Toronto operates and functions with. In relation to this matter, we see the need to create particular adjustments that might be needed to specifically handle the growing number of residents in the city and making sure impact on how their needs and demands for good governance is properly served. We would like to call such proposal as the Local Reform Project: A Focus on Improved Public Participation and Community Councils. The aspect of control is a strongly determining factor in ...

The aim of this essay is to present you with the comparison and analysis of the context of two articles. The first article is ‘Friendship, Facebook-style’ written by Aditya Chakraborty and published in the Guardian on January 11, 2011. The second article is ‘Flocking’ behavior lands on social networking sites’ written by Sharon Jayson in 2009 and published in USA Today. Both articles examine the nature of nowadays’ relationships as they have been affected by technology and new technological appliances like Facebook. The essay will present you with a review of each one of the articles along with the reflections ...

Reflection on the Readings ‘The Art of Questioning’ and ‘We have found the Wonders of Difference’

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Abstract

Questioning’ and ‘The Wonders of Difference’. The reflection will be given under a personal perspective, since it derives from the personal impacts formed upon the readings of both texts. Key Words: art of viewing things, art of questioning Reflection on the Readings ‘The Art of Questioning’ and ‘We have found the Wonders of Difference’ [The author’s name] Both texts are on the field of art. The first text titled ‘We have found the Wonders of Difference’ prepares the readers with its title to read about some wonders. Both my imagination and ...

Pro-Gun Control

Gun control is regulation of the use of the guns in the state. It’s controlling how people access the guns for their use and who can actually possess the gun. Cases of misuse of guns have been on the rise and it’s due to that regulations have to be put in place in order to control such unnecessary death toll. Private Citizens poses a high risk and it’s for the same reason that the guns regulations should highly be adhered. Guns are not safe if not kept or regulated well. Many cases have been reported surrounding ...

Love, just as it is any moral ethics has proven to be a vital tool in the overcoming of any form of evil in our societies. It should be a priority of every member of any society to be part of anything good. This should be like a wake-up call in our lifetime walk. American prominent figure, a former president, Martin Luther King, Jr, showed us the way to go about this noble yet vibrant idea. Martin Luther King was a man of noble character, full of good deeds and a sense responsibility. As the writer explains, Martin Luther King was an optimist. Through his ...

Carnival PLC is a cruise company which carries out its operations in places like North America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. It is the largest cruise ship operator in the world which owns 11 brands of cruise lines. The company also offers numerous holiday and vacation products to a base of customers with different tastes and preferences. These customers come from different backgrounds, communicate in different languages as well as having different ways of spending their leisure time. In addition, the company is in ownership of a tour company that complements the operations of the cruise. The tour company combined with all the ...

Community presentation:

- Racism. Racism as a concept could be associated to group of people who inhabit the same land and share similar physical characteristics. It is a development that never seems to have an end. Ideally everyone has encountered this problem either as a concept or in practice. It is the explicit biasness towards a person based on their race either in deeds or in words. It is a problem that affects many people. There is not one group of people that racism has not affected. There are some groups that are affected more by this vice than other groups. Racism can lead to a ...

Funeral culture is about creating a community of human activities associated with death and cremation of an individual. It is a culmination of the physical, religious, psychological, ethical, and moral perspective. It includes a variety of concepts related to death, culture, funeral customs, funeral culture and other related activities. It it’s a moment to commemorate the dead and to relive all the memories associated with him/her. Buying of a souvenir is a way paying tribute and remembering people’s experiences; it is captured and saved by taking pictures. But at times the sentiments of the local people need to be respected. When people are ...

I. The City 1. What is a city? A city is a place where people come together to share common interests and resources. It is a group of interacting people living in the same location. A city is built on how people live and interact with other people within the community. Cities allow citizens to participate and experience life events together. It is a sense of identity and provides citizens with a feeling of belonging. They are built with a set of principles which allow people to come together. It is normally a group of people who are organized under common shared values. A ...

Saint Basil the Great was bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia when he fought against the Arians despite grievous threats from the Arian king Valens. He has reformed so thoroughly the clergy in his diocese that other bishops sought his help in assisting them in their dioceses. His greatest achievement though was the establishment of a vast hospital and work house outside the city of Caesarea, which came to be known as the “New Town,” and later renamed Basileiad after his death (Laux, 1930). In the sermon, “Prayer must come first” (Everitt et al., 1985) he explored prayer and service through ...