Serendipity

knowledge can be acquired. These ways are the following ones: Sense perception, Language, Reason, Emotion, Imagination, Faith, Intuition and Memory. Occasionally, knowledge can be produced in some other way, for example by random discovery (a.k.a. serendipity), as in the case of penicillin which was discovered by chance from mold and later gave rise to a whole new category of drugs. Many scientists and philosophers have devoted their lives to researching about the functions of knowledge and how…

We did not know it at the time, but this hike into Onion Valley is the toughest single climb in the Sierra! As related to me, since I was called away, by our leader and Tim. Among other things it included three mountain passes, Kearsarge pass at 11, 823 feet, Glen Pass 11,978 feet, and Baxter Pass 12,300 feet. And a loop backpacking trail of almost thirty miles. (See our leader’s trail map.) With eighteen in the group, the adults were Tim, our leader, Steve, Jim A. and Gale. Some of the…

There has been a long-standing and prevalent Eurocentric view of history--today’s relatively stronger economic power of the Western countries, such as European countries, the United States, and even Japan, is inevitable due to the innate superiority of European Enlightenment thoughts, Christian religion, and later industrial developments. (Marks 2-3) However plausible, this view of history is absurdly wrong when examined under the light of reality. Back into the 13th century, most of the world…

However, we have the options to explore a looming non-invasive procedure which might offer serendipity in the realm of gambling addiction therapy. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is a potential intervention which stimulates the neurons through magnetic pulses that modulate the excitability of neurons (Benali et al., 2011; Tan et al.…

Freedom Waters Foundation (FWF), based in Naples and also operating in Fort Lauderdale, was co-founded by current Executive Director Debra Frenkel. Its mission statement: to improve the lives of individuals with special needs and veterans by providing therapeutic marine-related experiences on the waters of South Florida. As partially stated in the mission statement, FWF serves a wide range of people, including those suffering from cancer and their families, veterans, and those with disabilities…

An Actor is a specific sort of Performer. An on-screen character is otherwise called sensational Character, Dramatic Artist,Dramatic Performer. A performer is somebody who plays a character in radio, film, TV and theater preparations. Hollywood is the universe of films that permit men and ladies to have the chance for displaying the abilities in acting and increase great popularity. Hollywood films have got group of onlookers everywhere throughout the world thus acting in a Hollywood motion…

Despite the 20 million “newly” insured, it can be difficult to see the success of ACA beyond the partisan debate. Opponents of the ACA are fixed in their belief that it is a disaster. Over 70 significant policy changes, including important deletions and delay, the law has many unmet promises. Issues in healthcare access and affordability persist. • Health insurance remains very expensive. ACA’s marketplaces and Medicaid expansion make health coverage a good deal for those near the poverty line,…

Johana Polanco Mr. Amoroso Pd: 3 October 25, 2016 LAP TOPIC #1 THE AWAKENING By Kate Chopin How can one function in society when death is your true awakening? The Awakening by Kate Chopin portrays Edna Pontellier as a heroic figure during the late 1800s. Edna Pontellier a wife, and mother wanted to be more; she wanted to regain her individuality that she felt society stole from her. Ms. Pontellier could not adapt to the pressures and expectations that the mother-wife lifestyle brought her.…

Toys Cause for Distraction Education refers to any experience that creates an impression on the mind.(citation?) One of the best ways of learning is through experience. Experiences leaves an impression on the mind that shapes an individual’s general character, attitudes, and habits or skills. Essentially, experiences influence how someone perceives certain material. How someone learns is unique to the individual, but distraction effects everyone commonly. Distraction is anything that prevents an…

In the early 1970’s the world was hit with a huge advancement in technology and communication, the mobile phone. When people today think about what a mobile phone is, they think of their little iPhones, Droids, or Galaxies sitting comfortably in their pockets. However, the first mobile phone was the size of a brick, and for anyone who owned one, it felt like one as well. For 20 years, people carried around huge blocks of plastic that were only good for a call from certain areas, to certain areas…