| Q. | If there were one thing that reasonably proficient mathematicians wished the kids would do...? | Related Search:
Mathematics | | | what would it be? For me, I wish the little blighters would understand how important disambiguation of terms in an equation is. I see 1/x + 3 and what the heck am I meant to make of it? Is it (1/x) + 3 or 1/(x + 3)? Sometimes you have to work a trial solution in order to guess what kind of answer your typical 14 year old (that's generous: 17 year old given grade inflation) is likely to encounter and work backwards.
Any other really bad habits you wish questioners just wouldn't have (apart from asking questions in text message form, which should automatically attract a death sentence)?
| | A. | You just happened to mention my number one pet peeve. Also annoying is when they put parentheses in the problem -- and put them IN THE WRONG PLACE! Example: People who think that writing x+(1/x+3) is the same thing as writing x + 1/(x+3).
Also, if any of the kids are reading this, will you please go back an pick best answers for your questions instead of just leaving them to expire? Considering that we are unpaid volunteers using our valuable time to help you cheat^H^H^H^H^H^H with your homework, the least you could do is take two seconds out of your day to click the "Choose as best answer" button. Go on, it's really not that hard. | | | |
| Q. | Can we stop Elitism and Create a Peaceful, Humane Society ? | Related Search:
Other - Society & Culture | | | For other uses, see Elite (disambiguation)
Look up elite, élite in a Dictionary.Elite (also spelt Élite) is taken from the latin, eligere, "to elect". In sociology as in general usage, the élite (the "elect," from French) is a relatively small dominant group within a larger society, which enjoys a privileged status which is upheld by individuals of lower social status within the structure of a group. When applied to an individual, as in the phrase "many elites come to this restaurant," the usage quite economically both refers to an individual within that class and establishes the speaker as non-elite.
An elite is the result of economic and political forces within a social structure. Upon formation, societies have always had the tendency to stratify due to a combination of politics and ability. The position of an elite at the top of the social strata almost invariably puts it in a position of leadership and often subjects the holders of elite status to pressure to maintain their position as part of the elite. However, in spite of the pressures borne by its members, the existence of the elite as a social strata is usually unchanged.
1 Religious elite
2 Linguistic elite
3 Class elite
4 Educational elite
5 Financial elite
6 Military elite
7 Elitism
Religious elite
In religion the Latin form "elect" is preferred over the French form "elite" in discussing Cathar or Calvinist theology, for examples, and the social structure that is theologically driven. Other religious groups may use expressions like "the saints" to describe the elect.
Linguistic elite
Some elite groups speak a language that is not shared by the commonality: in Tsarist Russia and in Vietnam the elite spoke French, in Plantagenet England the elite spoke Anglo-Norman, and in Ptolemaic Egypt the elite spoke Koine Greek. (See linguistic imperialism.) Elites establish correct usage for the language when they share one with the commonality. Elite usage is reflected in "prescriptive" dictionaries; common usage is reflected in "descriptive" dictionaries. Elites establish cultural canons, which are more widely agreed-upon within the elite and more generally ignored or resented among the non-elite. In the 1950s, the British elite spoke what linguists of the time called U English.
Class elite
American style straw hat. Complex social rules can determine when an occasion is sufficiently informal so that a man may correctly wear this hat.Elite advantages are the usual ones of a dominant social class: easier access to capital and political power, more rigorous education largely free of indoctrination, resulting in cultural influence, and leadership.
Elites may justify their existence based on claims of inherited position; with the rise in authority of science, certain 19th and 20th century elites have embraced pseudoscientific justifications of genetic or racial superiority. In Nazi Germany, genetic superiority was used as the basis of an imagined "Aryan" elite. Elite classes headed by monarchies have traditionally employed religious sanctions for their position.
Meritocracy is a facet of society that tries to promote merit as a route to the elite. Societies such as that of the United States have it in their culture to promote such a facet [see Horatio Alger]. However, while it tends to be imperfect it sheds light as to what many believe to be the "ideal" elite: an elite that is porous and whose members have earned their position as society's top class.
Aristocracy and oligarchy are social systems which feature an elite as the ruling class. An elite group, ranged round the alpha male, is a distinct feature of other closely-related social primates.
Educational elite
Elites are educated to govern. While common public education is often designed to educate the general population to produce knowledgeable and skilled citizens, the elite approach to education is often presented at a more intellectual and demanding level, and is geared to produce leaders of a sort. It is generally defined at education geared at producing an individual capable of thinking at an intellectual level more advanced than the general population, consisting of diverse philosophical ideals and theories in order to enable the elite to logically evaluate situations.
Financial elite
Wealth is not a sure sign of elite status, as the "new rich" are frequently seen as arriving from non-elite positions. Neither does an elite necessarily show a sense of public obligation.
Military elite
A military elite is a military unit of soldiers or recruits picked for their competence and put in a special, elite unit. Elite units enjoy some benefits as compared to other units, at least in the form of higher status, but often also higher pay and better equipment. Napoléons Imperial Guard would be a good example. Note that the word elite in the military sense is fundamentally different from most other uses of the term. A social or societal elite has usually not been picked by anyone except themselves and do not necessarily make part of the elite due to their competence. Military elite units do not exercise any special leadership over other units. In the societal and social sense of the word, the elite of the army is the officer corps, not the elite units.
In the military community, it is considered doubtful if the creation of elite units are expected to do the same things as a regular military unit, only better, (as opposed to special forces that are expected to do other things than regular soldiers)is good resource manangement. Critics argue that it creates a negative "second class soldier"-feeling among the regular units. Furthermore they argue that an especially competent soldier does more good as an NCO or as just the guy who sets a good inspiring example for his comrades.
Historically many elite forces have been created and maintained as much for political reasons as for military ones. The leaders feel they need something more politically reliable than ordinary units and create elite units, hoping that the priviliges, the extra political indoctrination that such elite forces are typically given and the pride in belonging to an elite will make them more loyal. Typically, it works. Waffen-SS would be an obvious example.
Elitism
In elite theory as developed by Marxist political scientists like Michael Parenti, all sufficiently large social groups will have some kind of elite group within them that actively participates in the group's political dynamics. When a group is arbitrarily excluded from the larger society, such as in the case of the racism that was widespread in the United States prior to the success of the American Civil Rights Movement, then elite members of the excluded group may form a counter-elite to fight for their group's interests (although they may be fighting for those interests only to the extent they mesh with the counter-elite's interests). Of course, the dominant elite can neutralize the counter-elite through the classic divide-and-conquer strategy of admitting key members of the counter-elite into the elite.
Elitism usually draws envy and resentment from the lower classes and the counter-elite. There are cases where elites arguably use this resentment of an elite to maintain their position. See Communism. The Elite in the United States also use this method of control via popular culture and media influence. Author C. Wright Mills elaborates on this influence in his book The Power Elite.
Look these up (*_*)
Boston Brahmin
Brahmin
Elitism
Mandarin
Patrician
Snob
Leet
| | A. | no because there will always be people who think they are better than others | | | |
| Q. | The cause of world unrest, poverty, wars, human rights attrocities and social depravation is? | Related Search:
Other - Politics & Government | | | For other uses, see Elite (disambiguation)
Look up elite, élite in a Dictionary.Elite (also spelt Élite) is taken from the latin, eligere, "to elect". In sociology as in general usage, the élite (the "elect," from French) is a relatively small dominant group within a larger society, which enjoys a privileged status which is upheld by individuals of lower social status within the structure of a group. When applied to an individual, as in the phrase "many elites come to this restaurant," the usage quite economically both refers to an individual within that class and establishes the speaker as non-elite.
An elite is the result of economic and political forces within a social structure. Upon formation, societies have always had the tendency to stratify due to a combination of politics and ability. The position of an elite at the top of the social strata almost invariably puts it in a position of leadership and often subjects the holders of elite status to pressure to maintain their position as part of the elite. However, in spite of the pressures borne by its members, the existence of the elite as a social strata is usually unchanged.
1 Religious elite
2 Linguistic elite
3 Class elite
4 Educational elite
5 Financial elite
6 Military elite
7 Elitism
Religious elite
In religion the Latin form "elect" is preferred over the French form "elite" in discussing Cathar or Calvinist theology, for examples, and the social structure that is theologically driven. Other religious groups may use expressions like "the saints" to describe the elect.
Linguistic elite
Some elite groups speak a language that is not shared by the commonality: in Tsarist Russia and in Vietnam the elite spoke French, in Plantagenet England the elite spoke Anglo-Norman, and in Ptolemaic Egypt the elite spoke Koine Greek. (See linguistic imperialism.) Elites establish correct usage for the language when they share one with the commonality. Elite usage is reflected in "prescriptive" dictionaries; common usage is reflected in "descriptive" dictionaries. Elites establish cultural canons, which are more widely agreed-upon within the elite and more generally ignored or resented among the non-elite. In the 1950s, the British elite spoke what linguists of the time called U English.
Class elite
American style straw hat. Complex social rules can determine when an occasion is sufficiently informal so that a man may correctly wear this hat.Elite advantages are the usual ones of a dominant social class: easier access to capital and political power, more rigorous education largely free of indoctrination, resulting in cultural influence, and leadership.
Elites may justify their existence based on claims of inherited position; with the rise in authority of science, certain 19th and 20th century elites have embraced pseudoscientific justifications of genetic or racial superiority. In Nazi Germany, genetic superiority was used as the basis of an imagined "Aryan" elite. Elite classes headed by monarchies have traditionally employed religious sanctions for their position.
Meritocracy is a facet of society that tries to promote merit as a route to the elite. Societies such as that of the United States have it in their culture to promote such a facet [see Horatio Alger]. However, while it tends to be imperfect it sheds light as to what many believe to be the "ideal" elite: an elite that is porous and whose members have earned their position as society's top class.
Aristocracy and oligarchy are social systems which feature an elite as the ruling class. An elite group, ranged round the alpha male, is a distinct feature of other closely-related social primates.
Educational elite
Elites are educated to govern. While common public education is often designed to educate the general population to produce knowledgeable and skilled citizens, the elite approach to education is often presented at a more intellectual and demanding level, and is geared to produce leaders of a sort. It is generally defined at education geared at producing an individual capable of thinking at an intellectual level more advanced than the general population, consisting of diverse philosophical ideals and theories in order to enable the elite to logically evaluate situations.
Financial elite
Wealth is not a sure sign of elite status, as the "new rich" are frequently seen as arriving from non-elite positions. Neither does an elite necessarily show a sense of public obligation.
Military elite
A military elite is a military unit of soldiers or recruits picked for their competence and put in a special, elite unit. Elite units enjoy some benefits as compared to other units, at least in the form of higher status, but often also higher pay and better equipment. Napoléons Imperial Guard would be a good example. Note that the word elite in the military sense is fundamentally different from most other uses of the term. A social or societal elite has usually not been picked by anyone except themselves and do not necessarily make part of the elite due to their competence. Military elite units do not exercise any special leadership over other units. In the societal and social sense of the word, the elite of the army is the officer corps, not the elite units.
In the military community, it is considered doubtful if the creation of elite units are expected to do the same things as a regular military unit, only better, (as opposed to special forces that are expected to do other things than regular soldiers)is good resource manangement. Critics argue that it creates a negative "second class soldier"-feeling among the regular units. Furthermore they argue that an especially competent soldier does more good as an NCO or as just the guy who sets a good inspiring example for his comrades.
Historically many elite forces have been created and maintained as much for political reasons as for military ones. The leaders feel they need something more politically reliable than ordinary units and create elite units, hoping that the priviliges, the extra political indoctrination that such elite forces are typically given and the pride in belonging to an elite will make them more loyal. Typically, it works. Waffen-SS would be an obvious example.
Elitism
In elite theory as developed by Marxist political scientists like Michael Parenti, all sufficiently large social groups will have some kind of elite group within them that actively participates in the group's political dynamics. When a group is arbitrarily excluded from the larger society, such as in the case of the racism that was widespread in the United States prior to the success of the American Civil Rights Movement, then elite members of the excluded group may form a counter-elite to fight for their group's interests (although they may be fighting for those interests only to the extent they mesh with the counter-elite's interests). Of course, the dominant elite can neutralize the counter-elite through the classic divide-and-conquer strategy of admitting key members of the counter-elite into the elite.
Elitism usually draws envy and resentment from the lower classes and the counter-elite. There are cases where elites arguably use this resentment of an elite to maintain their position. See Communism. The Elite in the United States also use this method of control via popular culture and media influence. Author C. Wright Mills elaborates on this influence in his book The Power Elite.
Look these up (*_*)
Boston Brahmin
Brahmin
Elitism
Mandarin
Patrician
Snob
Leet
| | A. | Your question is one of the best I have read. My congratulations and thanks.
Man is the cause. No question about this.
But some men are more then others.
So we come to the elites.
For the bad and for the good.
Can you do anything to "improve", or change, our elites?
I believe democracy is changing our elites, but it is only the beginning.
As you know the Greeks, "invented" democracy, more then 2000 years ago.
Is it too long or too short?.
If we can find ways to improve the democratic system, the democratic ideal, the elites will, inevitable, different and better. | | | |
| Q. | Abstinence until marriage? | Related Search:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered | | | Once gay marriage is legal throughout much of the US, do you think many homosexuals will practice abstinence until marriage? I know the decision to do this is often motivated by religion, but I'm not particularly religious and would still like to wait. I would love it if sex were something I shared with only one other person...I think it would make sex feel more significant and deepen the connection between me and my life partner.
Note to all the fanatics who frequent this section: though religion is mentioned in the disambiguation, your radical religious background likely does *not* qualify you to answer this question.
| | A. | You know....one of the reason why we want to call for marriage, is because of abstinence itself.
Marriage is spiritual, and thus, it creates some sort of higher commitment than the materialistic prize that civil union offers.
We know that abstinence is important, we are taught that way. That's why we call on marriage, instead of some civil union. | | | |
| Q. | Are there any Atheists who don't support the theory of evolution? | Related Search:
Religion & Spirituality | | | The reason I'm asking is simply for disambiguation. A lot of people seem to equate evolution with Atheism.
It's one thing to point out that there are Theists who agree with it (considering there isn't really much reason not to. After all, God *might* have made the primordial soup, and got creative with it), but it would really make things clear if there are any Atheists who disagree with it.
Also, if there are, can you satisfy my curiosity as to what the alternative is?
| | A. | Probably not. After all, 100% of scientific evidence points toward it, and the ONLY source that says otherwise is from various religious texts. | | | |
| Q. | Easy Ten points... Internet scavenger hunt.? | Related Search:
Polls & Surveys | | | first one with 100% correct gets 10 points
1. Give me the death date of Attila the Hun
2. Find the scientific name of watermelon
3. Define "disambiguation"
4. Tell me how many hits you get on Google when you search for "results"
READY SET GO!
Read the rules! First one with all correct answers gets the points!
| | A. | 1. 453 AD
2.Citrullus vulgaris
3. to remove the ambiguity from; make unambiguous
4. 1,830,000,000
The person above doesn't have AD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *whew* I can get kinda competive... | | | |
| Q. | The Omega Conspiracy? | Related Search:
Religion & Spirituality | | | I have read a book a while back title the omega conspiracy
This is a very
interesting book, about Aliens in the Bible and UFO’s portray as Nephilim
From
Wikipedia, the free encyclope
For other
uses, see Nephilim (disambiguation).
Nephilim are beings who appear in the Hebrew
Bible, specifically in the Book
of Genesis, and are also mentioned in other biblical texts and in some
non-canonical Jewish writings. In the Bible, specifically the Book
of Genesis, Chapter 6, verses 1 through 4 describe the origin of the
Nephilim:
"Now it came about, when men began to multiply on
the face of the land, and daughters were born to them, that the sons of God saw
that the daughters of men were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves,
whomever they chose. Then the LORD said, "My Spirit shall not strive with
man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless his days shall be one
hundred and twenty years." The Nephilim were on the earth in those days,
and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men, and
they bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of
renown.[1]
I really believe he is right; He goes on to say that
when ever you read about them God
comes and destroys the land. As it happen in Noah’s day’s and so in Lots days,
Also were the giants in the Numbers 12:33 33.
And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants:
and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight. God
also told Joshua to kill everybody there, because the same problem was existing
in the so called promise land. For some reason God hates these Naphilim’s that
he always destroys afterwards. The Bible also says that as it was in the days
of Noah and Lot, so shall it be in the coming
of the Lord. The New Age with the Illuminati are preparing to bring in the new
world order the Age of Aquarius. Have you Ever heard of Lord Maitreya well he
is a Master of deceit, The new age claim that they have masters which are
aliens and that this Lord Maitreya is the embodiment of all the prophets and
that Jesus was the lowest of them all. Can you believe such blasphemy? They
adore Lucifer and even name their news paper lucis trust. They denied that Lucifer
is Satan and they are rewriting the Bible and History. They say “Lucifer"
really means, and realize it is not referring to Satan, but a king of Babylon, and comparing him
to the morning star, or Venus. Well if you hear what the aliens tell their
abductees that the come from Venus. Did not God said Isaiah 14:12 {How art thou
fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the
ground, which didst weaken the nations!} Who has fallen? The aliens the UFO’s.
Yes I really believe that the UFO’s are the fallen angels. I also believe that
this government are covering up and they give these aliens protection under one
condition that they in exchange share the knowledge They the Aliens say that
they will protect us from the more aggressive ones which are the Lizard kind who eat people. You know what this is
all a lie they are both as evil. We must be prepare for this because one day
they will show their ugly faces, and have results for a lot of what ails you.
But they will never fool me. Anna
| | A. | We cannot be fooled once we are truly again and hear only the voice of God.
The illuminati is real, so is the new age. But they arent of God or any of Gods truths. Nor does God have anything to do with religions that say we came from lizards and any of that. What God wants us to know is in His word, and He says HE created us all. Thats good enough for me. Who would I be to question God.
All of the new age stuff is major coming in now, as these are the last days. WE are to get ready and stay ready to meet Jesus when He comes and know just what God tells us, and then do it. Yes, I believe as well the UFO are fallen angels, yes I do, but I dont fear any of that nonsense. God says when we are born again, we are in His full protection.
If we love GOd enough to obey Him, ABIDING IN HIM< we have no reason to fear anything. Noone or nothing is any match for God. ITs all coming, as Jesus is coming soon.
Good to see someone else is thinking
How about the trilaterial comission and all of that? IS it real?
Yep, but we have absolutely no reason to fear. God is in control and HE already has the victory over all things.
Yes and Amen. | | | |
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