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Modern debate Kalam cosmological argument

1 modern debate 1.1 premise one: whatever begins exist has cause. 1.1.1 philosophical objections 1.1.2 quantum physics 1.2 premise two: universe began exist. 1.2.1 cosmology , physics 1.2.2 actual infinities 1.3 conclusion: universe has cause. 1.4 theories of time modern debate according atheist philosopher quentin smith, count of articles in philosophy journals shows more articles have been published craig’s defense of kalam argument have been published other philosopher’s contemporary formulation of argument god’s existence. the kalam cosmological argument has received criticism philosophers such j. l. mackie, graham oppy, michael martin, quentin smith, physicists paul davies, lawrence krauss , victor stenger, , authors such dan barker. modern discourse encompasses fields of both philosophy , science (quantum physics , cosmology), bruce reichenbach summarises as: ... whether there needs cause of first natural existent, whether universe can finite , yet not have beginning, , natu...

Oregon .28BCS National Championship Game.29 2010 Auburn Tigers football team

this first meeting between 2 schools. coming game, auburn had 5–3 record against pac-10 teams while oregon 4–4 against sec. game expected high-scoring shootout between 2 high-powered offenses, , while teams combined 1,000 yards of total offense, both teams amassed second-lowest point totals 2010 season. after scoreless first quarter, oregon went ahead 3–0 in second quarter on 26-yard field goal rob beard. on next offensive possession, auburn went ahead 7–3. heisman trophy winner cam newton completed 35-yard touchdown pass former quarterback kodi burns , successful pat kick wes byrum 12:00 remaining in first half. oregon retook lead, scoring on 8-yard touchdown pass darron thomas lamichael james , two-point conversion run beard, kicker, making score 11–7 in favor of ducks 10:58 remaining in first half. the tigers cut deficit 2 points when mike blanc tackled james in end zone safety 3:26 remaining in half, making score 11–9. took lead on 30-yard touchdown pass newton emory blake 1:47 lef...

Pathophysiology Hirschsprung's disease

1 pathophysiology 1.1 genetic basis 1.2 ret proto-oncogene 1.3 other genes pathophysiology the accepted theory of cause of hirschsprung defect in craniocaudal migration of neuroblasts originating neural crest occurs during first 12 weeks of gestation. defects in differentiation of neuroblasts ganglion cells , accelerated ganglion cell destruction within intestine may contribute disorder. this lack of ganglion cells in myenteric , submucosal plexus documented in hirschsprung s disease. hirschsprung s disease, segment lacking neurons (aganglionic) becomes constricted, causing normal, proximal section of bowel become distended feces. narrowing of distal colon , failure of relaxation in aganglionic segment thought caused lack of neurons containing nitric oxide synthase. the equivalent disease in horses lethal white syndrome. genetic basis several genes , specific regions on chromosomes (loci) have been shown or suggested associated hirschsprung s disease: hirschsprung s disease can present...

2000 census Greene County, Iowa

2000 census age pyramid greene county as of census of 2000, there 10,366 people, 4,205 households, , 2,859 families residing in county. population density 18 people per square mile (7/km²). there 4,623 housing units @ average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). racial makeup of county 98.16% white, 0.14% black or african american, 0.15% native american, 0.24% asian, 0.01% pacific islander, 0.67% other races, , 0.63% 2 or more races. 1.66% of population hispanic or latino of race. there 4,205 households out of 30.70% had children under age of 18 living them, 57.30% married couples living together, 7.20% had female householder no husband present, , 32.00% non-families. 29.10% of households made of individuals , 16.60% had living alone 65 years of age or older. average household size 2.41 , average family size 2.97. in county, population spread out 25.60% under age of 18, 6.10% 18 24, 24.30% 25 44, 22.40% 45 64, , 21.60% 65 years of age or older. median age 41 years. every 100 femal...

Book X: Pleasure, happiness, and up-bringing Nicomachean Ethics

1 book x: pleasure, happiness, , up-bringing 1.1 book x. chapters 1–5: theory of pleasure 1.2 book x. chapters 6-8: happiness 1.3 book x. chapter 9: need education, habituation , laws book x: pleasure, happiness, , up-bringing book x. chapters 1–5: theory of pleasure pleasure discussed throughout whole ethics, given final more focused , theoretical treatment in book x. aristotle starts questioning rule of thumb accepted in more approximate sections, whereby people think pleasure should avoided—if not because bad simply, because people tend towards pleasure seeking. argues people s actions show not believe. reviews arguments of previous philosophers, including first eudoxus , plato, argue pleasure pursued own sake if not good, or in other words things have in common. in chapter 3 aristotle applies pleasure theory of motion (kinēsis) energeia explained in physics , metaphysics. in terms of approach, pleasure not movement or (kinēsis) because unlike movement of walking across specific roo...

1965.E2.80.931988 Coins of the South African rand

south african coins issued between 1965 , 1988 a revised coinage series introduced 1965. denominations included  ⁄2, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 , 50 cents. silver replaced in coins cupronickel. initially coinage bore portrait of van riebeeck, , later state presidents or south african coat of arms. country name given in afrikaans, english or both.  ⁄2 cent coin discontinued in 1970s. the gold rand coins minted until 1983. starting in 1967, however, gradually replaced krugerrand coins, after issue of smaller krugerrand denominations 0.1 0.5 oz in 1980.

Park Marine Park

tree lines in park the park s salt marsh nature center carmine carro community center marine park public park located in neighborhood of marine park. 530 acres (2.1 km) of grassland , salt marsh surround westernmost inlet of jamaica bay. of park s land donated new york city turned public park land whitney family in 1920 , frederic b. pratt , alfred tredway white, jointly donated 150 acres (0.61 km) in 1917. land donated consists of area between current day fillmore avenue , gerritsen avenue , east 38th street. 2 thousand acres (8 km), on half of has been donated national park service part of gateway national recreation area, park fertile salt marsh supplied freshwater gerritsen creek. marine park, surrounded neighborhood named after, consists of recreational park areas , salt marsh nature center, myrtle warblers, grasshopper sparrows, cottontail rabbits, ring-necked pheasants, horseshoe crabs, , oyster toadfish can found. the park used fishing ground village of keshawchqu...

Grading and UK equivalence Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination

1 grading , uk equivalence 1.1 new grading system 1.2 further studies 1.3 international recognition grading , uk equivalence the results of hkcee expressed in terms of 7 grades – u (or 5*-1 , u chinese , english) other french. in past, there 2 other grades below uncl: g , h. called grenade , ladder . results below grade f designated unclassified ( uncl ), assigned either when candidates hand in unanswered or unintelligible paper(s), or when candidates assumed have cheated. candidates not taking exam designated absent ( abs ) subject. before 2002 grades – f each divided 2 fine grades , making original number of grades available twelve, a(01) f(12). fine grades in both hkcee , hkale lifted in 2002, accused of being discriminatory students. most of results graded on curve @ same time cutoff score each grade used. obtaining difficult, languages in past system, 1.5–3% of students received s. on average, top 3–4% in each subject can a. cutoff scores vary subject subject , year year. ...

Game summaries 2008 USC Trojans football team

1 game summaries 1.1 virginia 1.2 ohio state 1.3 oregon state 1.4 oregon 1.5 arizona state 1.6 washington state 1.7 arizona 1.8 washington 1.9 california 1.10 stanford 1.11 notre dame 1.12 ucla 1.13 rose bowl versus penn state game summaries virginia the trojans opened season visiting university of virginia cavaliers of atlantic coast conference (acc) under al groh in first ever game between 2 programs , first usc game in virginia. virginia went 9–4 in 2007, off-season losses both nfl , unexpected issues left cavaliers ranked fifth-out-of-six teams in acc s coastal division in preseason. 5 uva players arrested during off-season , 5 other players dismissed team because of academic reasons. the game described possibly biggest home opener virginia @ scott stadium. groh noted pleased game opened team s schedule due usc s ability , general distraction otherwise pose conference play: s time in wanted play in first game, , wanted play in first game. virginia entered game having gone 3–4 in ...

Production The Karate Kid (2010 film)

1 production 1.1 development 1.2 filming 1.3 music production development on november 10, 2008, variety reported work on karate kid remake had begun. variety stated new film, produced smith, has been refashioned star vehicle jaden smith , borrow elements original plot, wherein bullied youth learns stand himself of eccentric mentor. on june 22, 2009, jackie chan told los angeles chinatown concert crowd leaving beijing film remake jaden smith s teacher. despite maintaining original title, 2010 remake not feature karate, okinawa, focuses on main character learning kung fu in china. chan told interviewers film cast members referred film kung fu kid, , believed film called karate kid in america, , kung fu kid in china. theory held true in people s republic of china, film titled kung fu dream (chinese: 功夫梦), , in japan , south korea, film titled best kid (japanese: ベスト・キッド; korean: 베스트 키드) after local title of 1984 film in both countries. sony had considered changing title of film, jerry...

The Pilgrim's Progress Harry Potter influences and analogues

the pilgrim s progress john bunyan john granger sees chamber of secrets similar morality play john bunyan s pilgrim s progress. describes climax, harry descends chamber of secrets rescue ginny weasley clearest christian allegory of salvation history since lewis s lion, witch, , wardrobe. … using traditional symbols, ancient of days figure god father satanic serpent , christ-like phoenix ( resurrection bird ), drama takes fall eternal life without hitch.

Production Discography DJ U-Neek

1 production discography 1.1 bone thugs-n-harmony - creepin on ah come (1994) 1.2 menajahtwa - cha-licious (1994) 1.3 bone thugs-n-harmony - e. 1999 eternal (1995) 1.4 blulight - show soundtrack (1995) 1.5 bone thugs-n-harmony - set off soundtrack (1996) 1.6 yo-yo - total control (1996) 1.7 bone thugs-n-harmony - art of war (1997) 1.8 mack 10 - recipe (1998) 1.9 mack 10 - ride soundtrack (1998) 1.10 dj u-neek - ghetto street pharmacist (1999) 1.11 krayzie bone - thug mentality 1999 (1999) 1.12 bone thugs-n-harmony - btnhresurrection (2000) 1.13 bone thugs-n-harmony - thug world order (2002) 1.14 bruce hathcock - s world (2003) 1.15 krayzie bone - leathaface: legends underground pt. 1 (2003) 1.16 bone thugs-n-harmony - bone-4-life (2005) 1.17 bone thugs-n-harmony - thug stories (2006) 1.18 bone thugs-n-harmony - uni5: world s enemy (2010) 1.19 bizzy bone - greatest rapper alive (2010) 1.20 meyhem lauren - mandatory brunch meetings (2012) 1.21 troy ave - new york city: album (2013) produ...

Memorials James Watt

the james watt memorial college in greenock. watt buried in grounds of st. mary s church, handsworth, in birmingham. later expansion of church, on grave, means tomb buried inside church. the garret room workshop watt used in retirement left, locked , untouched, until 1853, when first viewed biographer j. p. muirhead. thereafter, visited, left untouched, kind of shrine. proposal have transferred patent office came nothing. when house due demolished in 1924, room , contents presented science museum, recreated in entirety. remained on display visitors many years, walled-off when gallery housed in closed. workshop remained intact, , preserved, , in march 2011 put on public display part of new permanent science museum exhibition, james watt , our world . the approximate location of james watt s birth in greenock commemorated statue. several locations , street names in greenock recall him, notably watt memorial library, begun in 1816 watt s donation of scientific books, , developed part of ...

Cult Dushara

in greek times, associated zeus because chief of nabataean pantheon dionysus. a shrine dushara has been discovered in harbour of ancient puteoli in italy. city important nexus trade near east, , known have had nabataean presence during mid 1st century bce. the cult continued in capacity roman period , possibly late islamic period. this deity mentioned 9th century ce muslim historian hisham ibn al-kalbi, wrote in book of idols (kitab al-asnām) that: banū al-hārith ibn-yashkur ibn-mubashshir of ʻazd had idol called dū sharā.

Other Formulas powered by Renault championships 2008 Formula Renault seasons

1 other formulas powered renault championships 1.1 gp2 series seasons 1.2 formula 16 season 1.3 austria formel renault cup season 1.4 formula renault 2.0 north european zone season 1.5 formula 2000 light season 1.5.1 formula 2000 light winter series 1.6 latam challenge series season 1.7 fórmula renault plus season 1.8 fórmula renault interprovencial season 1.9 fórmula 4 metropolitana season 1.10 formula asia 2.0 season other formulas powered renault championships unofficial and/or renault engine supplier formulas series. gp2 series seasons see gp2 series, 2008 gp2 series season, 2008 gp2 asia series season, , 2008-09 gp2 asia series season the gp2 series , gp2 asia series powered 4 liters, v8 renault engine , bridgestone tyres dallara chassis. formula 16 season the official formula renault 1.6l belgium cancelled after 2007 season , belge formula 16 attempt replace same cars. series cancelled after 4 races. austria formel renault cup season this second season of series using formula ren...

History St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin

1 history 1.1 pre-reformation period 1.2 reformation period 1.3 17th century 1.4 18th century 1.4.1 chivalric chapels 1.5 19th century history pre-reformation period the choir of st patrick s cathedral in 1192, john comyn, first anglo-norman archbishop of dublin, elevated 1 of 4 dublin celtic parish churches, 1 dedicated saint patrick, beside holy of same name , on island between 2 branches of river poddle, status of collegiate church, i.e., church body of clergy devoted both worship , learning. new collegiate church fell outside city boundaries, , move created 2 new civic territories, 1 under archbishop s temporal jurisdiction. church dedicated god, our blessed lady mary , st patrick on 17 march 1191. comyn s charter of 1191 or 1192, allowed chapter of thirteen canons, of 3 held special dignities (as chancellor, precentor , treasurer), confirmed papal bull (of pope celestine iii) within year. thirteen prebendaries attached church provided archepiscopal lands. over time, whole comple...

Status and conservation Harpy eagle

subadult, panama , in belize zoo although harpy eagle still occurs on considerable range, distribution , populations have dwindled considerably. threatened habitat loss due expansion of logging, cattle ranching, agriculture, , prospecting. secondarily, threatened being hunted actual threat livestock and/or supposed 1 human life, due great size. although not known prey on humans , on domestic stock, species large size , fearless behavior around humans reportedly make irresistible target hunters. such threats apply throughout range, in large parts of bird has become transient sight only; in brazil, wiped out atlantic rainforest , found in appreciable numbers in remote parts of amazon basin; brazilian journalistic account of mid-1990s complained @ time found in significant numbers in brazilian territory on northern side of equator. scientific 1990s records, however, suggest harpy atlantic forest population may migratory. subsequent research in brazil has established that, of 2009, har...

Description Harpy eagle

upper body of adult in captivity it cited largest eagle alongside philippine eagle, longer on average , steller s sea eagle, heavier on average. wingspan of harpy eagle relatively small, adaptation increases maneuverability in forested habitats , shared other raptors in similar habitats. wingspan of harpy eagle surpassed several large eagles live in more open habitats, such in haliaeetus , aquila genera. extinct haast s eagle larger extant eagles, including harpy. this species largely silent away nest. there, adults give penetrating, weak, melancholy scream, incubating males call described whispy screaming or wailing . females calls while incubating similar, lower-pitched. while approaching nest food, male calls out rapid chirps, goose-like calls, , occasional sharp screams . vocalization in both parents decreases nestlings age, while nestlings become more vocal. nestlings call chi-chi-chi...chi-chi-chi-chi, seemingly in alarm in response rain or direct sunlight. when humans approa...

Professional career Eric Steinbach

1 professional career 1.1 cincinnati bengals 1.2 cleveland browns 1.3 miami dolphins professional career cincinnati bengals in 2003 nfl draft, steinbach selected cincinnati bengals in second round (33rd overall) , named starter. through 2006 season, steinbach has appeared in 63 regular-season games, 62 starter, missing 1 game. steinbach s relentless work-ethic makes him standout @ guard position. yahoo! sports called him 1 of top 10 free agents watch few months prior end of 2006 season. versatile , durable steinbach can play @ guard, tackle, , center positions on offensive line, , speed , athleticism make him 1 of leagues premier pulling lineman. cleveland browns on march 2, 2007, (the first day of year s nfl free agency period) browns signed steinbach seven-year, $49.5 million contract (of $17 million guaranteed), making him @ time 1 of highest paid offensive lineman in league. had consistently been rated top 5 free agent (and considered number 1 among offensive lineman) following 200...

Common elements Counselor-in-Training

^ archived copy . archived original on 2009-02-02. retrieved 2009-07-07.  american camp association, new england, counselor-in-training (cit) ^ felix, garrett d. & ambler, holly p.: [1] camping magazine, march-april, 1996-counselors-in-training: creating leadership opportunities ^ archived copy . archived original on 2009-06-23. retrieved 2009-07-07.  park day summer arts camp, counselor-in-training programs ^ archived copy . archived original on 2009-07-02. retrieved 2009-07-07.  eco-tarium, counselor-in-training programs teens ^ archived copy . archived original on 2009-05-01. retrieved 2009-07-07.  concord california parks & recreation, counselor in training program ^ [2] appel farm center, counselor in training program ^ [3] berkeley parents network, counselor-in-training (cit) programs

Background Conygar Hillfort

hill forts developed in late bronze , iron age, start of first millennium bc. reason emergence in britain, , purpose, has been subject of debate. has been argued have been military sites constructed in response invasion continental europe, sites built invaders, or military reaction social tensions caused increasing population , consequent pressure on agriculture. dominant view since 1960s has been increasing use of iron led social changes in britain. deposits of iron ore located in different places tin , copper ores necessary make bronze, , result trading patterns shifted , old elites lost economic , social status. power passed hands of new group of people. archaeologist barry cunliffe believes population increase still played role , has stated [the forts] provided defensive possibilities community @ times when stress [of increasing population] burst out open warfare. wouldn t see them having been built because there state of war. functional defensive strongholds when there tensio...

Tamworth (caretaker) Dale Belford

belford playing tamworth in 2011 belford once again returned tamworth player-coach in march 2011. following des lyttle s departure tamworth manager in april 2011, belford appointed caretaker manager 4 remaining league games. first game in charge away @ play-off chasing york city in won 2–1. second game in charge ended in 1–0 defeat @ home fellow league strugglers southport. game ended 3 tamworth players receiving red cards (liam mitchell, richard tait , michael wylde). belford s next game in charge away fixture @ promotion chasing wrexham. due suspensions previous match belford named himself substitute. tamworth goalkeeper louis connor got injured in stoppage time , saw belford donning goalkeeper jersey once again last few minutes of game. belford player play tamworth in 4 decades (1980 s, 1990 s, 2000 s , 2010s). belford s fourth , final game in charge saw him take on forest green rovers in must win game. in edgy 90 minutes, tamworth did win match 2–1 meaning belford had kept club in ...

District 14 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2008

republican incumbent steve latourette won against democratic nominee bill o neill. cq politics rated race republican favored . following candidates ran in general election: race ranking , details cq politics campaign contributions opensecrets.org ^ federal elections 2008. federal elections commission. washington, dc. july 2009

Elections Anthony Bouchard

1 elections 1.1 2012 1.2 2014 1.3 2016 elections 2012 bouchard challenged incumbent republican senator wayne johnson in republican primary, defeated johnson 42 votes. 2014 bouchard challenged incumbent representative john eklund jr. in district 10 republican primary along donn edmunds. eklund won primary 59% of vote. 2016 when incumbent republican senator wayne johnson announced retirement, bouchard announced candidacy seat. bouchard ran against state representative david zwonitzer , lindi kirkbride in republican primary. bouchard defeated zwonitzer 5 votes become republican nominee. defeated independent candidate kym zwonitzer, wife of david zwonitzer, in general election 52% of vote.

Extracurriclular activities Wilmington Academy of Arts and Sciences

waas offers many extracurricular activities. clubs , groups run parents , teachers. chess club running club yearbook girls tennis: allowed echo farms country club boys tennis math counts student government association art club rock band boys basketball girls basketball science olympiad lego robotics theater club

Major characters The Painted Man

1 major characters 1.1 arlen 1.2 leesha 1.3 rojer major characters arlen arlen introduced in aftermath of coreling attack claims 27 lives. happen often, due marred or misplaced wards. realizes humans have been on defensive, hiding behind wards. during attack endangers family overcomes fears of corelings , attempts fight them off, though little success. disgusted father s cowardice after mother attacked, , leaves home seek training messenger, traveling warrior-nomad responsible maintaining trade , communication links between villages. matures becomes determined hone skills , turn tide against corelings. in second half of story, arlen discovers lost combat wards inscribed in ruins of anoch sun. betrayed men of krasia, uses wards on himself, becoming painted man . leesha leesha thirteen-year-old girl lives abusive mother , downtrodden father. after slanderous rumor spread fiancé seems destroy chances of respectable marriage , shows true nature of many of friends , hypocrisy of villagers,...

Characters Today's Cerberus

1 characters 1.1 humans 1.2 cerberus 1.3 spirit/monsters characters humans chiaki mikado (千秋 ミカド, mikado chiaki) fifteen year old chiaki main character of story. 8 years ago rescued 3 headed dog kids tormenting it, got bitten in process though , result lost piece of soul. high school student finds himself lacking fun in life, , considered strange classmates. after being sent box father overseas, opens find 3 headed dog in human form wishes him. @ first chiaki wants nothing it, touched kuro s efforts allows dog stay side. hinata komone (日向, hinata) hinata local shrine maiden, , classmate of chiaki. develops massive crush on him, shy how feels. hinata finds out cerberus, , chiaki s soul-less problem, , vows him in hopes of getting closer romantically. skills include archery, along exorcism. idora hashiba (イドラ橋場, hashiba idora) another 1 of chiaki s classmates, idora rumored have legendary toughness. in reality misunderstood withdrawn guy has studied martial arts number of years. becomes ...

History 2 South African labour law

1 history 1.1 industrial conciliation act (1924) 1.2 industrial conciliation act (1937) 1.3 botha commission 1.4 wiehahn commission 1.5 labour relations act (1995) history industrial conciliation act (1924) between 1911 , 1918, succession of laws promulgated in south africa dealt various industrial sectors, , labour in general. in aftermath of large-scale industrial unrest on witwatersrand in 1922, however, comprehensive attempt undertaken regulate relations between management , organised labour. tumult on rand led directly first comprehensive piece of labour legislation, industrial conciliation act 1924, first legislation regulate strikes in country. recognised , regulated lock-outs. act provided registration of white trade unions , employers’ organisations, self-evidently white, , established framework collective bargaining through industrial councils or conciliation boards, dispute settlement system. although act largely voluntarist, compliance provisions , collective agreements...