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    soul-to-soul conversation can take place. It is also a way of doing‚ in that it carries intention‚ so there is movement to it. Indeed‚ there is twofold action‚ one in relationship to self and one in relationship to the other. However‚ the outcome‚ when these two actions are accomplished‚ is that self and other become aligned. This kind of connection between self and other is rooted in empathy. Empathy‚ as I am going to use it here‚ is not to be confused with projection‚ in which a person‚ however

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    Torture In Prisons

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    Torture is defined as the action of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do or say something. The Central Intelligence Agency put in place “advanced interrogation techniques” under the Bush Administration after the occurrence of 9/11. These techniques can easily be viewed as a form of torture. A citizen of the United States often agrees with the CIA’s interrogation techniques‚ however‚ one is often under assumption that the CIA has the right detainee in prison‚ the

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    Torture Is Waterboarding

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    Torture is Torture. Period Torture is causing pain and suffering to gain information and confessions. It’s a traditional‚ historical‚ well-understood term. Waterboarding is a form of torture in which a bound‚ gagged prisoner is forced to breathe in water. There are several techniques but all produce the same effects‚ a physical sensation of drowning and a psychological sensation of panic‚ fear and loss of control. Calling it anything other than torture is absurd. You wouldn’t call a bank robbery

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    Pretrial Torture

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    Despite numerous efforts to reduce torture during police custody and pretrial detention‚ it is still a remaining issue around the world‚ mostly occurring in the LEDC countries. It is debated heavily for a clear and myriad different kind of consequences across the world‚ but yet there hasn’t been any clear resolution to this problem. Although the practice is banned currently‚ however there are still countries which take place such as: China (Solitary Confinement)‚ Egypt (beating)‚ Iran (sleep deprivation)

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    from the British Raj (British Rule). He proved to the world that freedom can be achieved through the path of non-violence. For Gandhi ‘Non-violence’ and ’Truth’ were two inalienable virtues. He summed up the entire philosophy of his life as : "The only virtue I want to claim is truth and non-violence. I lay no claim to super human powers : I want none". The United Nations General Assembly announced on 15th June‚ 2007 that October 2nd will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence

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    experience of reading “Wings of Fire” by APJ ABDUL KALAM. Actually‚ THE APJ ABDUL KALAM. He is the most favorite President of Indians. He is the one whom Indians wanted as the President again in the recent voting but the legend backed off. He is the only one who is referred as “Public’s President”. His excellence and extra-ordinariness in the field of science and rocketry is still unbeaten and appreciated. For many years to come‚ Abdul Kalam sir will always be remembered as the person who motivated

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    Irai Anbu From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search Venkatachalam Irai Anbu | | Born | Irai Anbu September 16‚ 1963 (age 49) Salem‚ Tamil Nadu | Nationality | Indian | Venkatachalam Irai Anbu is an IAS officer‚ writer‚ columnist‚ educator and motivator.[1] He has written over 30 books in both Tamil and English.[2][3] Contents * 1 Education * 2 Career * 3 Books * 4 References * 5 External links Education * B.Sc (agriculture)‚M. A (English)

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    whatever he wants‚ takes tests. It is only the result which determines his future. The student is made to confront pleasant and unpleasant situations — all meant only to test him. His response determines the life to come. This was a logic to which my mind yielded without questioning. Everything fell into place. In the framework based on this ideology‚ I discovered that all phenomena of life were well-explained. To an explanation-seeking entity called man‚ only true reasoning can initiate him into

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    Meditation Why do we need our heart open? The heart is actually the centreand ruler of your being. Even in Traditional Chinese Medicine it is known as the ‘Emperor of the Body’ – not the mind as predominantly thought in the western world. The heart when opened fully is where your inner guidance comes from (and divine guidance if you are open to receiving this). This doorway or bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds can provide profound assistance and healing within your being should youchoose

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    An Open and A Closed Mind “Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.” James Dewar To create the life that you want‚ growing as a human being and regularly experiencing a prosperous lifestyle‚ you will need a mind open to other people‚ possibilities‚ ideas and opinions around you. When you have an open mind you allow yourself to attract and follow up on opportunities. When you work with the power of the conscious and subconscious mind you will attract opportunities that

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