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    Classical music is used to soothe the soul is on the phone lines. When a company places one on hold‚ the music being played on the other end of the line is more than likely Classical. This is not a coincidence. The music choice is made due to the fact that it relaxes the listener‚ creating a greater chance that he will remain on the line. Another belief is that Classical music aids in concentration. I have had several teachers throughout my life who strongly believe that listening to Classical music

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    possessions and property. But this fear evaporates when we understand that our life stories and the history of the world were written by the same hand”(Coelho 79) this is significant because Santiago once feared losing what he loved‚ the one way he had a chance to travel was by being a shepherd‚ he sold his sheep in order to find treasure. He had the mentality to proceed the journey when those around him encouraged him as well. Finally another memorable quote is‚ “The secret is here in the present. If you

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    think are necessary for Philippine progress and development? * Bahala Na – This is a belief in fate and a “come what may” attitude‚ tendency to leave things to chance‚ or letting things happen as they will happen. We need to change these values so that we can help our society more popular than now. * Filipino time – It is no coincidence it has been derisively labeled "Filipino time" – an admission that we like to "take things easy" (supposedly a charm of our country)‚ and that deadlines and appointments

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    experiments. * Individual are knowledgeable but rejects God as source of knowledge and the creator of the universe. * Law of physics‚ biology‚ chemistry and etc. is called as the Law of Nature. * Laws happen by coincidence. * Formation of the universe and life happens by pure chance of random cosmic activity and has no purpose. * No limitation of study. Knowledge-by Islamic perspective * Meaning: A study of phenomena of God’s creation that can proof the existence of Allah. * Knowledge

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    before you watch the video: a)  How do you think we can achieve success in life? b)   Do you consider academic life the best way for a promising future? c)  “We learn when we fail” Comment on this sentence. ORAL DISCUSSION Question #1. How has chance played a role in your very existence? When you ponder this question you literally become free. I’m sure you recognize you had no responsibility in the matter of your existence. But‚ how often have you considered it? It was neither your effort nor

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    Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING This chapter consists of the Background of the Problem‚ Statement of the Problem‚ Assumptions‚ Significance of the Study‚ Scope and Limitations and Definition of Terms. Background of the Problem Mountain Province is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. It is sometimes incorrectly named Mountain in some foreign references. The name is also incorrectly shortened by locals to Mt. Province which in turn is

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    Foundation (novel) Foundation is the first novel in Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Trilogy (later expanded into The Foundation Series). Foundation is a collection of five short stories‚ which were first published together as a book by Gnome Press in 1951 which‚ together‚ form a single plot. Foundation saw multiple publications—it also appeared in 1955 as part of Ace Double D-110 under the title "The 1‚000-Year Plan". Four of the stories were originally published inAstounding Magazine (with different

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    you wanted. Graham says: People break down into two groups when they experience something lucky. Group number one sees it as more than luck‚ more than a coincidence; they see it as a sign‚ evidence that there is someone up there watching out for them. Group number two sees it as pure luck‚ happy‚ chance deep down they feel they are on their own and that fills them

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    And creation cannot come without a cause. They base this theory on coincidence. I think it’s absurd for someone to believe that this is all plain coincidence. Was it just a coincidence that this timeless “bang” arranged our galaxy in such a rational way that there is an orbit system? Is it a coincidence that all elements present on this planet can perfectly and unconditionally support human existence? Was it coincidence that crafted the intricacy of life? Was it just innocent spontaneity that

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    Anthology of Short Stories: Barry Antunis‚ Anupam Banerjee‚ S. Thomas & Sumana Saha Candidates will be required to answer five questions as follows: I. an 7. Talking of Space: Report on Planet Three: Arthur C. Clarke The Mayor of Casterbridge: Thomas Hardy 8. A Village Cricket Match: A. G. Macdonell III. Footprints (A Collection of Essays): Edited by Stephen DaCosta 9. The Fortune-Teller: Karel Capek 1. On Saying “Please”: A. G. Gardiner 10. Dr. Heidegger’s Hawthorne

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