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    The popular Theodora, a beautiful Empress during the time of the Byzantine Empire, is a low-class plebeian in her younger days. During the lecture, we have come across some cruel facts about Theodora such that she was only known for her prostitution and taking over the throne from Justinian. The portrayal of Theodora in Theodora of Constantinople by Elizabeth Elson differs from the way we have viewed her during our time in class. Even though Theodora came from a low-class family in Constantinople;

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    For this assignment, I was assigned to investigate the goodwill and intangible assets of Telstra Corporation Limited in their 2016 annual report. I managed this by researching on ASA 701 Key Audit Matters, KAM, in order to understand the concept of the accounting standard in terms of when, how and why it is communicated and the purpose of KAM in relation to enhancing audit quality before working on the assignment. For the assignment, I had to describe goodwill and intangible assets which are tied

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    Agnes Gonxa Bojaxhiu

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    One of the most kind-hearted and honorable saint ever to walk the earth, Mother Teresa’s life was dedicated to helping the poor and abused. On August 26, 1910, a baby bearing the name Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was born a small town located in Macedonia. During her childhood her father passed away, leaving Agnes’ religious mother struggling to support Agnes and her five other siblings. Despite the loss of their father, Agnes still participated in Church and was highly enthusiastic about religion. At the

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    Alexander the great is a villain because he killed many innocent people, he was obsessed with being on top, and he destroyed so many sacred things. ALexander was born in macedonia and his father was king philip's and his mother queen olympia. alexander 20 became king conquered most of europe, Asia and Africa, then he died by malaria at 33. (or he was poisoned) The first reason Alexander the great was a villain is because he killed many innocent people. In addition any time Alexander had the chance

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    Medweb Executive Summary

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    The CEO of the San Francisco, California medical imaging, teleradiology, and telemedicine company Medweb, Dr. Pete Killcommons is also an industry expert and international philanthropist who travels the world to help and advise telemedicine initiatives in developing nations. In November of 2010, Mr. Killcommons traveled to Podgorica, Monte Negro to lecture at the Fourth Intensive Balkan Telemedicine and e-Health Seminar. Sponsored by the International Virtual e-Hospital, the Intensive Balkan Telemedicine

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    duration, prosperity, and long term influences on their region. “Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.” —Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great was born on July 20, 356 B.C. He was born in the ancient Greek kingdom of Pella, Macedonia near the Greek peninsula. His parents were King Phillip II and Queen Olympia. Growing up as heir to the throne, Alexander rarely saw his father due to royal duties. Much like the Famous Alexander the Great, his father was always engaged in military

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    Greeks and romans Essay

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    Three ancient civilizations contributed most to Western society. These ancient cultures were the Romans, Greeks, and Judeo-Christians. Although all three had a major impact on our life today in areas such Philosophy, Art, Architecture, Education, Military, Family Life, Government, and many more, it is evident that the Roman civilization has impacted Western Society beyond the other two. But to come to this conclusion you must first look at all aspects of life of all three cultures.      The

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    Aristotle was born in circa 384 B.C in Stagira, Greece(Aristotle ‘384-322 B.C.E.’ par 1). Both of his parents had a connection in the field of medicine and his father Nichomachus was the court physician to King Amyntas of Macedonia (Gill par 1) his first close tie to the kingdom. His parents passed away when he was young, and at the age of 17, his guardian and sister's husband, Proxenus, sent him to Athens, to complete his education (Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy par 3). Proxenus also taught

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    Aristotle Research Paper

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    Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist, and one of the most influential people in history. He was the author of a philosophical and scientific system that became the basis for both Christian Scholasticism and medieval Islamic philosophy. Even after the intellectual revolutions of the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment, Aristotle’s concepts remained embedded in Western thinking. Aristotle’s intellectual range covered most of the sciences and many of the arts, including

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    Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III of Macedon, was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia in 356 BC and was handed down his reign when his father, Phillip II was murdered in 336 BC by his bodyguard. His father was out most of the time trying to extend his kingdom therefore Alexander was left with his mother, Olympias, who was very emotionally close to her son and had a tendency to spoil him. Alexander was handed down a trained, strong and powerful army with excellent generals

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