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My Goals
By the age of 70, I am committed to achieving three goals that align with my passions and aspirations. Firstly, I aspire to become an International Latin Dance Champion. Dancing has been a source of joy and passion in my life, and achieving excellence in Latin dance is my goal and is the title I…
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“How much money won’t I have at age 70 if I keep watching TV? Is TV worth this?”
Television has become a major time-consuming activity in the modern era. In 2017, most American teenagers spent up to 20 hours a week watching television, and that average time has continued to rise. As a teenager in their sophomore year of high school, I had to record my hourly usage of tv daily. I am…
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The Pareto Principle
As a biochemist seeking a medical breakthrough, the application of the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, could significantly optimize research efforts. In the context of drug discovery or medical advancements, this principle suggests that a small fraction of molecules may contribute disproportionately to desired outcomes. To implement this principle effectively, the focus…
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Business Questions and Essay Prompt
What am I willing to settle for as having achieved one year from now? I am a competitive ballroom dancer, and within the next year I am willing to work hard and achieve outstanding results in the next 4 to 5 competitions planned. On top of this physically straining goal, I will strive to manage…
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Week 2 Questions
Explain Luther’s main points in the selection you read from On the Freedom of a Christians? Luther’s central points in “On the Freedom of a Christian” revolve around the paradoxical nature of Christian freedom: the believer is both free and a servant simultaneously. He emphasizes that faith, not works, is the means to salvation, yet this…
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Week 4 Writing Assignments
1. What were the causes and consequences of the Spanish revolt that occurred after Charles left to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor? – The Spanish revolt sparked by Charles V’s departure for his Holy Roman Emperor coronation in 1519 was driven by grievances over heavy taxation, social inequality, and resentment towards foreign advisors. The consequences…
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Week 1
How would you describe the condition of the Catholic Church on the eve of the Protestant Reformation? What were the Ninety-Five Theses about? What was the basic message of Luther’s complaint?
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Proteins and CarboHydrates
Proteins and carbohydrates are essential macromolecules in cells, each playing distinct yet complementary roles in cellular function. In terms of formation, proteins are synthesized through the process of translation, where amino acids are linked together in specific sequences. This process occurs at ribosomes within the cell. Carbohydrates, on the other hand, are formed through photosynthesis…
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How does Harry Browne’s Approach to Selling Rely on the Principle of Service
Who was Harry Browne? Harry Browne was an economist who built a salesman strategy based on three principle columns. First, that all men seek happiness. Brown defines happiness as “a feeling of well-being.” Second, Browne states that happiness is relative. It can’t be everything, but it can be a wide variety of things to a…