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How has Hinduism impacted the world?

Although there is no single founder or central doctrine of Hinduism, there are certain core Hindu beliefs that have permeated the Indian society. They include belief in reincarnation, the concept of karma, respect for all forms of life and tolerance and respect of other religions.The biggest societal effect Hinduism has had, however, relates to the caste system. Traditional belief holds that a person's life cycle has four stages, which are called Ashramas. A person begins life as a student, then is a keeper of a household, then retires and, finally, begins the stage of asceticism. Ascetic..

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What are the different kinds of monopolies?

When one company has control over a specific product and there is no competition, it is called a pure monopoly. In this situation, the company has control of the price, can effectively block competitors from entering the marketplace and can be subject to government intervention. An example of a monopoly is the Bell Telephone Company or the local water or gas company.When a handful of companies have control over a specific product it is called monopolistic competition. In this setting there are substitutes for a product and prices are dictated by supply and demand.Examples of monopolistic compe..

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Why is the number 13 considered bad luck?

Other superstitions have grown up around the number 13, of course. One belief was that a coven of witches had to contain exactly 13 members, and another suggested that if your name has 13 letters, you are fated to have the luck of the Devil. Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer and Jack the Ripper might agree, of course.\nFriday and the number 13 have developed a special relationship when it comes to bad luck. Part of this dates back to the mass roundup and execution of members of the Knights Templar, which took place on Friday, October 13 in the year 1307. Friday, October 13, 1972, was the day when..

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How do you determine which of a group of statements in not correct?

The simplest case would be if all of the statements involve a subject that you happen to know much about. If this is not the case, then the difficulty increases significantly. Our minds tend to use shortcuts to help us come to decisions quickly, and it is these shortcuts that we want to take advantage of here, so that we can spot factual inaccuracies quickly, and with accuracy. When comparing these statements, we have to put them into some sort of context. Assume that they are all correct, then say what if that were so? Find pieces of information you know are correct and draw inferences. Think..

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What is the Maslow theory of motivation?

The order of needs in Maslow's hierarchy, in order from most essential and basic to the most complex, are physiological needs, followed by security needs for safety, then social needs such as love and belonging. The hierarchy progresses on to needs related to esteem and recognition, and, finally, self-actualization. According to Maslow, each preceding need has to be met in order to reach self-actualization, which is a state in which a holistically healthy person is able to realize his or her full potential.\nMaslow first outlined his motivational theory in his 1943 paper, "A Theory of Hum..

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What is the main determinant of supply elasticity?

A product's supply is considered inelastic if changes in its market price have little or no impact on the amount of the product that is supplied. Agricultural products, for example, are relatively inelastic because farmers cannot react to a price change by increasing supply, since the supply has a lengthy production period.

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What are the names of the twins in the Bible?

In Genesis 25:23, God tells Rebekah that she is pregnant with twins, and that the older one will serve the younger. When she gives birth in the next verse, Rebekah does indeed have twins. The first is named Esau and the second Jacob. Esau grows to be a hunter, while Jacob grows to be a peaceful man who prefers to live in tents. Isaac preferred Esau, while Rebekah favoured Jacob, which leads to Jacob essentially stealing Isaac's blessing as he lay dying.\nThis theft raises Jacob to the head of the family, instead of Esau. Jacob goes on to become Israel, the father of many children. Among t..

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What is professional behavior?

Professional behavior is a form of etiquette that applies to business people and those who engage others in this setting. It requires an individual to remain honest, open, dedicated to corporate mission and aware of the thoughts, feelings and needs of others. Professionalism is linked strongly to respectful and courteous behaviors.\nMaintaining a professional air is important during regular operations and times of great stress. It is easy to lash out or act in an unprofessional way during trying times. Professionalism requires that all members of workforce restrain themselves and act in a resp..

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Are horoscope readings accurate?

Horoscopes create vague pronouncements that apply to most people in some ways. People also have a tendency to focus on the parts that they agree with while ignoring the parts that are not true, which is known as confirmation bias. Since most horoscopes describe common events with little detail, most readers can apply the horoscope to their own lives. Scientific studies show that astrological signs do not predict traits like extroversion or political affiliation, and in one study six astrologers failed to correctly match astrological profiles with individual case files, even though the files in..

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What is the meaning of "govern yourself accordingly"?

The phrase is often seen as a cliché because it appears so often. It is also seen as vague language unless the terms set in the document and the consequences for not meeting the terms are specifically laid out and a time frame is given. "Govern yourself accordingly" can also be taken to mean, "Do whatever you feel is best for the situation."

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