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Who is Billy Graham?

Born in 1918 in North Carolina and ordained in 1939, William Franklin Graham Jr. founded the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in 1950, soon after coming to prominence for his preaching at a 1949 Los Angeles revival. He has traveled to over 180 countries and territories, hosted radio and television programs and written more than 30 books. His last crusade was in 2005 in New York City. Gallup's Ten Most Admired Men in the World poll results have included Graham more than 50 times.\nGraham's son William Franklin Graham III, known as Franklin Graham, is president and CEO of the Bill..

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What is the origin of the Bible?

Divine messages in the Bible were originally recorded by inspired prophets themselves and later preserved by priests who copied them through the centuries. Some Old Testament books were penned by wise men such as Joshua or by kings such as David and Solomon. They were written or edited by about 40 different individuals in all, over a span of approximately 1,500 years.\nThe New Testament contains four biographical accounts about Jesus, a report describing the works of the apostles and letters written by early Christian leaders to different churches or individuals. The letters were copied and ci..

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What are some common signs of disrespect?

Disrespect in the work environment is manifested as gossiping about co-workers or discriminating against co-workers. The discrimination signifies that the person is lower in status than everyone else and does not deserve the same treatment. Gossiping about co-workers is rude, and typically rude behavior is seen as disrespect.\nMore daily signs of disrespect include ignoring someone or refusing to oblige to someone of higher authority. When in a meeting or congregation of people, it can be seen as disrespect to yawn while someone is talking, because yawning is a sign of boredom. Even looking so..

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Why is China's population so high?

In the 1950s, China's population was as low as 560 million. The decades after World War II saw a population boom that had the census reach a billion in the 1980s due to modernization efforts. Job growth in urban areas drew immigrants from the countryside and neighboring countries, which led to an increased effort to standardize living conditions in the cities. The result was a decrease in infant mortality and an increase in life expectancy.\nThe shortcoming to the massive population boom was the threat of overpopulation. To prevent a shortage of resources and to facilitate a stabilized in..

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What early civilizations used iron?

The ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans were all known to have used small amounts of iron obtained from meteorites, primarily forging nuggets into ornamental objects. Between 1500 B.C. and 1200 B.C., ironworking developed into a common practice throughout regions known today as southern Europe, the Mediterranean and northern Africa. The "Iron Age," however, is considered to have begun much later, around the first century B.C., when most tools and weapons of war were constructed from the metal. During these early times, iron was much more expensive than gold.\nAlthough products today are made ..

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What is elasticity of demand?

When price elasticity is extremely high, a price increase often causes consumers to dramatically reduce volume and to seek alternative product options. In contrast, low price elasticity means customers are less price sensitive. Therefore, an increase in price would have a relatively modest impact on the level of goods demanded. Business operators evaluate price elasticity to ensure optimal pricing strategies for generating revenue and profit.Several factors affect demand elasticity. The number of substitutes, whether the product is a luxury versus a necessity, and the percentage of income spen..

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What are the liturgical seasons?

Advent is the four weeks leading to the birth of Christ. Christmas Time is used for recalling the Nativity. Lent occurs six weeks before Easter and is a time of penitence. Sacred Paschal Triduum is the season to recall the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. Easter time is 50 days during which Christians celebrate Jesus's resurrection from the dead and his sending forth of the Holy Spirit. Ordinary Time is used by followers to contemplate Christ's teachings.

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What are common symbols of bravery?

The lion symbolizes ferocity, power and strength. Arrows symbolize power, knowledge and swiftness. A circle stands for infinity, unity and wholeness, but it also symbolizes female power and the fierce spirit that every woman possess. The dragon is a mythical creature that symbolizes strength and power in Eastern Asia. In the United States, the eagle is the number one symbol of power and strength, but elsewhere, it stands for things like control, protection, leadership and courage. An anchor shows hope and salvation.

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What is cognitive development?

Cognitive development refers to the way an individual thinks, perceives, and gains knowledge of his world as a result of the interaction of genetic and leaned factors. It involves four major stages: the sensorimotor stage, the preoperational stage, the concrete operational stage and the formal operational stage.\nThe sensorimotor stage is a period between birth and two years. During this age, the child’s knowledge of the world is confined to his sensory perceptions and motor activities. The preoperational stage is a period between the ages of two and six, during which a child learns to use s..

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Where are some Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Halls in the United States?

One New York City Kingdom Hall is on 107 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn. This hall is near the headquarters of the religious organization and blocks away from the Brooklyn Bridge. Another Kingdom Hall in New York City is on 336 Pearl Street in Manhattan, which is also near the Brooklyn Bridge.\nOne Los Angeles Kingdom Hall is on 4145 Melrose Avenue. This Kingdom Hall is in the East Hollywood neighborhood. Another Kingdom Hall in Los Angeles is on 3853 City Terrace Drive. This hall is near the off ramp of Exit 20A on Interstate 10 East.\nOne of the Kingdom Halls in Seattle is on 2214 North 56th S..

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