Description : Has your environment shaped your attitude towards materialism?
Last Answer : answer:Yes. My parents had the biggest influence. My dad always told me money gives you independence, freedom, and power. So, I don't really think about the things I can buy as much as I think about ... but I still care more about the money I have in the bank than an expensive car in my garage.
Description : Has the power of advertising in the media manipulated society into materialism?
Last Answer : answer:@cma123 Welcome to Fluther and thanks for a Great Question. Advertising certainly tries to make us all compliant materialists, but it's had a paradoxical effect on me. It has taken me ... and fairly abhorrent. It's the blueprint to the destruction of the ecosystem that sustains us.
Description : Does materialism cause advertising? Or does advertising cause materialism?
Last Answer : Advertising is the cause of most consumerism. Materialism may not be the same thing, as people always want more than they already have.
Description : Should we Americans be ashamed of our materialism?
Last Answer : answer:“Anyone have any good news for me? Do we have any redeeming qualities?” Yeah. I think Americans can be very friendly and open people. That counts as something. Be proud of who you are, it is your faults and your good qualities that make you who you are.
Description : Can spirituality substitute for materialism as a way to gain status? Would it matter?
Last Answer : Ask the Pope ;)
Description : Do you think there is a correlation between intelligence and consumerism/materialism?
Last Answer : I think it’s more a self esteem issue personally and a lack of sense of self.
Description : What is materialism ?
Last Answer : Materialism is one of the earliest doctrines of philosophy. Materialist theory holds that the things that exist in the world around us are either objects or energy. According to materialism, all things ... and reality is the energy and the identification of the actual event-state of the object.
Description : “Dialectical materialism” is related with which of the following principles
Last Answer : Communism
Description : Which one of the following theories of communism is not a doctrine of Karl Marx? a. Dialectical Materialism b. Historical Materialism c. Class Struggle d. Theory of new Democracy
Last Answer : d. Theory of new Democracy
Description : What is called materialism?
Last Answer : An alternative to dualism is materialism, which holds that the entire world operate according to physical law. Mental process and consciousness are therefore part of physical world, but inherently unknowable they are beyond rational understanding.
Description : Why are holes needed for the finer grating of cheese?
Last Answer : I use the tiny holes for zesting and nutmeg. On cheese, never.
Description : What is the Finer points of choice for industrial embroidery machines?
Last Answer : Single-head #embroidery machines are used mainly by experienced tailors, as they allow you to make #original patterns on any material. If in some household #sewing machines it is possible to ... most convenient to use are #embroidery machines with a display on which embroidery #parameters are set.
Description : What is hink pink for a finer cardigan?
Last Answer : Better Sweater
Description : Which of the following statement(s) describe the effects of aging on wound healing? a. A finer, more cosmetic scar might be expected b. In vitro studies demonstrate decreased proliferative ... . Wound infection occurs more frequently in elderly patients due to diminished ability to fight infection
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c There are important age-dependent aspects of wound healing. The elderly heal more slowly and with less scarring. There is a gradual attenuation of the inflammatory ... the sutures. There is no evidence to suggest that wound infections occur more commonly in elderly patients
Description : A tube mill as compared to a ball mill (A) Employs smaller balls (B) Gives finer size reduction but consumes more power (C) Has larger length/diameter ratio (>2 as compared to 1 for ball mill) (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : In case of grinding in a ball mill (A) Wet grinding achieves a finer product size than dry grinding (B) Its capacity decreases with increasing fineness of the products (C) Grinding cost and power requirement increases with increasing fineness of the products (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Tube mill compared to ball mill (A) Produces finer products (B) Is long in comparison with its diameter (C) Uses smaller balls (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Description : As the product becomes finer, the energy required for grinding (A) Decreases (B) Increases (C) Is same as for coarser grinding (D) Is 1.5 times that for coarser grinding
Last Answer : (B) Increases
Description : Use of grinding aids results in the (A) Enhanced production rate (B) Finer products (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Description : For grinding of softer materials, the grinding wheel should have __________ grain size. (A) Finer (B) Coarser (C) Medium (D) Any type of
Last Answer : (B) Coarser
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) As a wave of sea water approaches the coast line, it is generally accompanied by a drift of water in the direction of wave advance (B) ... in the direction of the wave (D) The wave while receding carries finer particles out to deep water
Last Answer : (C) A falling hydraulic gradient occurs in the direction of the wave
Description : The high strength of rapid hardening cement at early stage, is due to its (A) Finer grinding (B) Burning at high temperature (C) Increased lime cement (D) Higher content of tricalcium
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Select the incorrect statement (A) Lean mixes bleed more as compared to rich ones. (B) Bleeding can be minimized by adding pozzolana finer aggregate (C) Bleeding can be increased by addition 'of calcium chloride (D) None of the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Finer grinding of cement (A) Affects only the early development of strength (B) Affects only the ultimate strength (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Does not affect the strength
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Rapid hardening cement attains early strength due to (A) Larger proportion of lime grounded finer than normal cement (B) Lesser proportion of lime grounded coarser than normal cement (C) Lesser proportion of lime grounded finer than normal cement (D) Excess percentage of gypsum
Description : Early attainment of strength in rapid hardening cement is mainly due to (A) Gypsum (B) Finer grinding (C) Tri-calcium silicate (D) Tri-calcium aluminate
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Two different channels, M and N, in two different sites are designed based on Lacey's theory, to carry same quantum of discharge. But the bed material of M is found to be finer than that of N. a) ... slope c) Channels M and N can have same longitudinal slopes d) Silting is more in M than in N
Last Answer : b) Channel N will have steeper longitudinal slope
Description : Harshness in concrete is due to the excess of (a) Water (b) Finer particles (c) Middle sized particles (d) Coarse particles
Last Answer : (c) Middle sized particles
Description : It's Teacher Appreciation Week in USA. Have something similar in your country?
Last Answer : I think other countries don’t make teachers buy supplies and then remove that exemption on their taxes to give tax cuts to billionaires. Everyday is teacher appreciation day since they are properly funded.
Description : What would be a good snack to send to school for Teacher Appreciation Week?
Last Answer : answer:Apple cobbler is incredibly easy and literally everyone loves it. TBH, I was going to make some myself today and threw my back out so I’m just thinking of it. Haha.
Description : Have you gained a new appreciation for someone in the media's eye recently, and can you share that revelation?
Last Answer : I have admired Mr. Carsons Chutzpah in calling out the media when they get out of hand. I still haven’t enough information to decide who I ultimately will support, but that aspect of his demeanor has earned my respect.
Description : To continue the appreciation party for our beloved friend, how about a round of favorite poems?
Last Answer : Poem in October read by Dylan Thomas himself.
Description : Are there any foods you used to hate, but now have an appreciation for?
Last Answer : answer:Fresh pineapple! Couldn’t stand it as a kid, can’t get enough of it now. But the canned kind… yuck!
Description : Culture Appreciation: Who is your favorite African American hero?
Last Answer : Have to go with Richard Pryor. One of the first stand-up comedians I ever saw – on videotape, that is. Spoke with honesty, spoke from the heart, and had a fearless persona. And of course incredibly funny! (always a bonus when you’re a stand-up comedian.)
Description : Why is there a wide appreciation/admiration for long legs?
Last Answer : I prefer shapely. Quality over quantity.
Description : Did you know it was System Administrator Appreciation day?
Last Answer : A good sys admin is priceless. Hugs to all you IT gurus!
Description : What is the best way to show appreciation to a stranger anonymously?
Last Answer : How about doing something anonymously that the person will like or appreciate? A donation in their honor to a group they support, or if you want to be more personal, something like a gift basket ... and an anonymous note saying you appreciate that they do X, Y and Z for the neighborhood/community?
Description : In honor of Teacher's Appreciation Week, which teacher had the most impact on you?
Last Answer : Rick Scott, because he gave a damn and he was enthusiastic about his subjects he taught. Of course when they redistricted his school, he ended up teaching shop class, because “he wasn’t qualified enough.”
Description : Would creating an "Appreciation Day" make the world a better place?
Last Answer : That sounds OK by me. Hey Dog, I appreciate your efforts to make the world a nicer place. Your’s too L.
Description : Overall, have ipods disintegrated our appreciation in music in our everyday lives?
Last Answer : answer:I find the opposite to be true. Having the music available means I listen more. The sound quality is great (you may want to invest in better earbuds or explore the sound settings on your iPod) ... low volume and still interact in my life and this gives my life a soundtrack which I enjoy.
Description : Has your boss ever done anything cool for 'employee appreciation' purposes, and what was it?
Last Answer : I used to be so thankful when my boss brought donuts. Especially if he got me strawberry frosted with sprinkles. I’m easy to please. Thats all it takes.
Description : Do you show appreciation for friends?
Last Answer : I think that being a good friend is appreciating their friendship.
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Last Answer : Good show!!! Excellent!
Description : Write a critical appreciation of the poem 'Harlem'?
Last Answer : Lyrical poets who write sacred poetry ("hymnographers") differ from the usual image of poets in a number of ways
Description : In A Workplace, How Important is Appreciation?
Last Answer : In every work place, they are certain behavioral standards (ethics) which should be put in place and exercised as every different working situation requires, by both the employers and employees. A universal ... as it will serve as a driving force to compel more work done in the manner expected.
Description : Write an appreciation of the extract with the help of the following points (100-150 words). About the extract Theme and significance
Last Answer : Write an appreciation of the extract with the help of the following points (100-150 words). ... Your opinion and critical evaluation of the extract
Description : Write the appreciation of the poem.
Last Answer : Write the appreciation of the poem.
Description : Write an appreciation of the extract with the help of the following points. (100 – 150 words)
Last Answer : Write an appreciation of the extract with the help of the following points. (100 - 150 words ... Your opinion and critical evaluation of the extract
Description : Write an appreciation of the sonnet.
Last Answer : Write an appreciation of the sonnet.