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What Is Guano?

Guano is, in a nutshell, animal poop—but with one important qualifier. It is useful animal poop. It is so rich in nutrients that it can be used as fertilizer. The term was first used in Peru, where people had to make a clear distinction between the ordinary excrement from the “beneficial” ones...

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Timaeus by Plato

TimaeusBy Plato Written 360 B.C.E Translated by Benjamin Jowett Persons of the Dialogue-SOCRATES- CRITIAS- TIMAEUS- HERMOCRATES Socrates. One, two, three; but where, my dear Timaeus, is the fourth of those who were yesterday my guests and are to be my entertainers to-day? Timaeus. He...

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What Is a Bankruptcy Loan?

A bankruptcy loan is a kind of loan that an individual may take out after filing for bankruptcy. More than filing for bankruptcy, though, the petition must be approved and granted by the court before a bankruptcy loan can be given by a lender. This kind of loan is extended by a creditor with the...

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What Is an Adjective?

An adjective is a part of speech. It serves to modify a noun, in the sense that it provides an additional description or a qualifier. While many languages have no adjectives, in some (like English) it is very important and frequently used. There are two types of adjectives. The predicative...

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What Is Term Life Insurance?

Life insurance is very important, however many people worry that it the monthly premiums are beyond their budget. Term life insurance offers an affordable option. Like all life insurance policies, term life insurance endows any surviving family members with an amount of money after the insurance...

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The Enchiridion by Epictetus

The Enchiridion By Epictetus Written 135 A.C.E. Translated by Elizabeth Carter 1. Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation,...

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Types of Addiction Rehab

It's important to consider the types of addiction rehab available when you want to get help with your addiction. You have the option of going to a residential program, getting help on an outpatient basis, or getting counseling and support in several forms. An inpatient residential program allows...

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What Are Expert Witness Qualifications?

There are several ways to determine whether someone is qualified to be an expert witness or not. To establish someone’s expertise, the court usually inquires about the education, special training, skills and professional knowledge of a person. To establish this, the court lets both the hiring...

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What Is Unemployment Insurance?

Unemployment insurance is a type of insurance policy that will ensure that the policy holder will have some sort of income in case of temporary unemployment. Unemployment insurance is taken out and paid while an individual is employed. In case he finds himself without a job, he can file for a...

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New England College of Business and Finance Online

The New England College of Business and Finance (NECB) was founded in 1909 as the American Banking Institute. Its first online programs were delivered in 2002 when the school was known as the New England College of Finance (NECF) through NECF Online.