as any of various annual prizes (as in peace‚ literature‚ medicine) established by the will of Alfred Nobel for the encouragement of persons who work for the interests of humanity. The "Peace" prize differs from the others in the fact that it can be awarded to either an individual or a group. Another distinction is that while the others are awarded for achievements reached‚ the Peace prize can be given to those for their "current" efforts. A few Nobel Peace Prize winners that everyone should recognize
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talented. Lois Jean Francois Lagrenee harnesses the prowess of light‚ contrast‚ and color in the painting‚ Mars and Venus‚ Allegory of Peace‚ to create an epitome of tranquility. The visuals of this piece are calming‚ and exude a feeling of contentment as you casually pass through the painting. The morning light featured in the composition brings forward images of peace and the dim remnants of night leave war and fighting in the background. A sleeping Venus is illuminated by morning light‚ resting on
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Persuasive Piece Too many times people ask “Do you think physical looks are important in love?” In a way‚ they are important. Then again‚ if you really think about it‚ they shouldn’t be. Love shouldn’t happen at first sight‚ because that would be contradicting the quote “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. Well‚ that is exactly what you’re doing. If you see someone that is very pretty or handsome and then decide if you want to be their friend by not even exchanging words with them‚ you are judging
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Civil Peace: The “Who” and “What” of the 20th Century Peace is the universal goal with non universal means of achieving it. During the 20th century in Germany‚ civil peace was to be achieved by briefly burying pre war conflicts in order to unite against the enemy. Civil peace was a controversial concept because civilians would either resolve small conflicts before moving onto a larger conflict or set aside current conflicts to end World War I. During World War I‚ Germans struggled to fight
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no amount of talk will ever solve the problem. Force must be used‚ whether implied or actual. Conflict is a vital element of human nature. The day we cease to have conflict is the day we have died inside as a race. Conflict arises from our questing for a better way‚ our natural need to try different paths and better ourselves. In that process we run afoul of limited resources and blocking interests. Many of these can be resolved without bloodshed but all too often the process creates an either
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Descriptive Place Coursework Sunset Beach As I lay down onto the golden grains of sand‚ I looked up to the vibrant yet soothing streaks of colour that had filled the canvas of the sky. There were strokes of pink and orange that resembled the soft‚ supple skin of a perfectly ripened peach. The setting sun’s radiant face was mirrored by the shimmering clear blue waves of the sea which was framed by sloping land on either side‚ both of which were flourished with a palette of different bright
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PEACE Domestic Violence Agency HSM 270 - Program Summary Axia – University of Phoenix STUDENT’S NAME Date‚ 2009 OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM PEACE Domestic Violence Agency provides a variety of ways to improve the efficiency of domesticated issues‚ servicing victims of sexual assaults and domestic violence. Their central focus is derived from a strategic mission statement‚ consequential approach‚ which essentially regulates the business’ calculated goals. Central Focus: I.) Decrease victim
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Islam: A religion of Peace and Community Brian J Cobb As I stepped into the home‚ I immediately began to feel welcomed. I entered the home of the parents of one of my wife’s students to learn about their culture. Having an interest in learning more about Islam and Muslims‚ I had arranged to meet and sit down for an evening in an open discussion about both our cultures and religions. I wanted know how they were the same‚ and how they differed. This was the start to a long‚ deep‚ and one of
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Theory of Knowledge “We see and understand things not as they are but as we are” Discuss this claim in relation to at least two ways of knowing. Name: Carlos Hill Quinta Candidate Number: 0650 035 Word count: 1‚495 People are aware of reality just how they see it and how they live it. People perceive things how they understand it which sometimes can lead to conflicts and discussions on the fact that each person can perceive things differently. One way speaking people perceive and understand
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Last semester‚ I attended the class of Soc Sci 5‚ a course which briefly tackled this sensitive topic. The curiosity that left me hanging made me interested to sit and be part of the forum which was fortunately held at the grounds of UPV. From what I initially learned‚ the continuing disagreement and complaints of the Bangsamoro people is anchored on the historical issue of discrimination and inequality during the colonial and post-colonial period of the Philippines. That time‚ lands cultivated
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