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In the movie Chariots of the Gods, based on the novel by Erich von Däniken, it brings up multiple pseudoarchaeological claims. A pseudoarchaeology claim “-involves the misinterpretation and misrepresentation of archaeological data to concoct a past that some feel is more satisfying” (Fader). One of the most interesting claims I heard about was the idea that the Egyptians could not have built the pyramids in Giza by themselves with the technology available at the time. Von Däniken creates this…

Verizon’s Customer Service Sometimes, it is very inconvenient to get to cell phone service provider’s retail store to discuss issues or new cell phone plans. This is especially true when the service provider’s physical brick and mortar locations are located thirty to forty miles away from where you live or work. In these situations, it is important for the cell phone service to provide and maintain a useful support outlet on their web site to maintain a good relationship with their customers.…

It’s always good to cut out the middle man especially for a product like PCs, which is sold via the internet and not a brick and mortar store or other online outlets. The process is simple, its coast effective, provides direct relationship with customers, easy inventory and quicker product. Building a relationship with customers is a very important way of having a large customer base…

This was it: senior year of high school. I had become one of the most popular girls in the school and planned to end my high school career with a bang. All I had to do was get through one more year without anyone knowing my secret. I had come this far, surely I could continue with this secret until June, right? I waltzed into my English class, ready for day one. Then, it happened: Dr. Linda Gilliam walked into the room. All the students hated her and I was no exception. She was a tough…

significant barriers to entry; economies of scale are important to to reduce costs and expand nationally and internationally; and the cost to access distribution is high due to established relationships of incumbent firms with its online, brick-and-mortar retailers, and consumers. Lastly, brand loyalty is big factor in the industry. To counter the threat of new entrants, Beats is emphasizing its strategy on brand loyalty by endorsing top-tier athletes and musicians to increase brand exposure and…

Suicide and Bravery In The Things They Carried written by Tim O’Brien, the reader is educated about the horrors of war and the effects it can have on the people who return from it. Soldiers kill and watch people, ranging from close friends to the enemies they are fighting against getting killed. This leaves a lasting impact. A lot of soldiers who return from war suffer from the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, which is “a debilitating anxiety disorder that occurs after…

The Parthenon is one of the greatest temples ever built in ancient times. It is a masterful piece on engineering done by the Athenians at the peak of their power. It took the Greeks almost 15 years from start to finish to build this temple. The temple outlasted the Greeks by nearly 2000 years and has filled the many roles required by the people who have occupied it. It’s architecture is unmatched by any other building in the world. The origin of the word Parthenon is from the Greek word παρθενών…

Also, India encounters difficulties in opening bank accounts and in growth of mobile banking, but closer to global average in borrowing from formal institutions. Hence, the need for opening of more bricks and mortars branches was felt. (Sharma & Kukreja, 2013) The financial inclusion has picked up in India in the last decade, but it is far from adequate, considering the vastness of the country. Banks and financial institutions need to focus towards inclusive growth…

The fact that the Americans were not able to win the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people was the main reason that the Americans lost the war. However, there were multiple reasons as to why the Americans lost the war and the fact the Americans were unable to win the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people was but one of these reasons. One of the main reasons that the Americans were unable to win the Vietnam War was because they were unable to adapt to the new form of warfare. In all of…

above quote, it states that common features of cathedrals were architectural innovations. That completely goes against what the definition of a dark age is. From the word choice above, one can infer that highly intricate motifs were just as common as mortar in these buildings, proving the point that there were architectural advancements, and that Europe had taken its final bow in the Dark…