... some energy, but it is a lot less damaging than other penetrating waves - for example, X-rays. The ultrasonic waves can also be used for a variety of medical uses, such as to study and treat hard-to-reach body areas. Uses for ultra sound were first developed in World War II to locate submerged objects; the technique is now widely used in virtually ... every branch of medicine. In obstetrics it is used to study the age, sex, and level of development of the fetus and to determine the presence of birth defects or other potential problems. Its use to determine fetal sex has led ... highly ...

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... Soon Japan sent missions to China to develop good relations and to bring back Chinese literature and philosophy. This adaptation of Chinese culture continued uninterrupted through the 18th century, helping guide Japan to further development and growth. During the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, a variety of social and economic causes brought the downfall of the Han dynasty. For nearly ... , a return to the traditional Chinese culture. (Fitzgerald 408-409) The new Confucian scholars were traditionalists but were also reformers. Broadened by Buddhism and Taoism, they wanted to study the literary ...

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... familiarity with western culture. But having got a Bachelor's or even a Master's Degree of Arts after four or seven years' of postgraduate or graduate study of the English language, a Chinese teacher, though a non-native English speaker, should understand how to teach English. It's also possible for any Chinese ... she focuses his/her attention on will be how to encourage the students to speak English more often and more fluently. The teacher may guide the students to do some pair work or group discussions, but if they are not interested in the topic, if they have little ... can get som...

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... awareness. III. Nonverbal communication is more important in understanding human behavior than words . IV. Conclusion: In order to correctly interpret another culture's style of communication, it is necessary to study the "silent language" of one culture. Abstract: Nonverbal communication is more important in understanding human behavior than words. But culture is invisible, nonverbal has the same quality. This article introduces ... the nonverbal communication's differences in different cultures and its importance to study the "silent language" of one culture. Key words: culture conflic...

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... tips for software vendors for two months and plans to carry it on until its completion. After taking over Beijing's Intel division, Mr. Tang decided to do an in depth study the work output of each employee - and to make changes where necessary. One of his adjustments involved Mr. Li's project. Since Mr. Tang considers this task extremely time-consuming and ... act that aims "save face" for both of them. However with his response, Mr. Li caused Mr. Tang to endanger his authority by seeming to lose control and ability to guide his employees. It's clear that Mr. Tang is acting in the best ...

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... in 551 BCE to an aristocratic family who were nonetheless quite poor due to his father's death when he was three. However, Confucius received a good education and had a passion for study, later reflected in his teachings. Confucius had a noble and commanding personality while also being a man of an affectionate nature, sympathetic and most considerate towards others. He loved his disciples dearly ... and those who read it gain insight into the wisdom of Confucius. Confucianism has had a profound affect on the people of China and its beliefs and values have provided many a guide to moral...

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... al.,eds. World History: Patterns of Interaction. Boston. McDougal Littell, 1999. "China". World Book 2001. World Book Publishing. 10 May 2001: 502 - 503. Dolan, Ronald E., et al., eds. China, A Country Study. Washington D.C., Department of the Army, 1988. Dun, J. Li. The Ageless Chinese: A History. New York. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1968. Eichhorn, Werner. Chinese Civilization. Frederick A. Praeger, 1988. Imperial Era: III. . 10 May ... ...

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... al.,eds. World History: Patterns of Interaction. Boston. McDougal Littell, 1999. "China". World Book 2001. World Book Publishing. 10 May 2001: 502 - 503. Dolan, Ronald E., et al., eds. China, A Country Study. Washington D.C., Department of the Army, 1988. Dun, J. Li. The Ageless Chinese: A History. New York. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1968. Eichhorn, Werner. Chinese Civilization. Frederick A. Praeger, 1988. Imperial Era: III. . 10 May ... ...

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... and exported porcelain objects to Europe. By the 1100's, the secret of making porcelain had spread to Korea, and to Japan in the 1500's. My trip to Harn Museum included a guide tour of the Ancient Chinese art exhibit. The art of Ancient China represents the most unique and beautiful works of the world. The recent exhibit at the Harn Museum showed ... the choice of blue decorations that the majority of these porcelain pieces had. Although I truly enjoyed my experience at the museum it would have been more helpful to have a tour guide who new a little bit more about the Chinese art. There...

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... regardless of the majority beliefs, I personally feel it already is my own most important characteristic. Part of this is the reason for engaging in study of other such world religions. For the sake of assignment, I will deal with the numerous religions of China throughout the rest of this paper ... . Not just the naming and overviews of these four religions (Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Buddhism), rather the in-depth study of concerns and practices throughout past and present times. My goal is that through reading this, you will gain understanding of basic beliefs, but ... was looked a...

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... accident statistics in the U.S.A. which accounted for 14% of all work-related deaths and 9% of disabling injuries in 1993. Based on the study, falling from a height appears to be the major cause of construction injuries and fatalities in Kuwait. Poor accident records and reporting systems hide ... roadway is salted or not. 4. Driver Behavior - Humans tend to blame somebody or something else when a mistake or accident occurs. A recent European study concluded that 80% of drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents believed that the other party could have done something to prevent the acci...

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... professionals, many computer companies hired people certified by this certificate even those people had no experience. Moreover, I could go back to China to study it because the tuition was much cheaper there (about eight thousand Chinese dollars, which is nine hundred American dollars). If people studied hard enough, ... finish this certificate within half year. This was wonderful news to me! I quitted my office job right away and went back to China to study it in Nankai University. To finish the certificate, we had to pass six the courses with high score. The first course was a theory ...

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... government in the U.S.A. influence education and attributes finally to its development, but it has no control over educational policies for the education within its boundary. KEY WORDS: Admission, Under-graduate study, Graduate study There are many difference and similarities between the higher education in China and the U.S.A. from the aspects of their history, types, functions, resources of fund, admission, way of teaching ... in America. Both in China and the U.S. are different types of higher education. Generally speaking, they can be grouped into two categories that is, under gradua...

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... an invitation for the bride and groom to enter the hall. Normally the MC would have prepared a whole set of formulated chorus. Together with corresponding body language, they would successfully guide the new couple to perform traditional wedding rituals and turn the ceremony into a show with the participation of family and friends. Wedding Banquet After the wedding ceremony, on most occasions ... ...

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... the rich and the poor, he had experienced the segregation between the social classes because he was poor and really didn't have the opportunity like others to have teachers to guide him, instead he had devoured Chinese Literature such as Poetry and Classical Literature. Which brings me down to another one of his quotes "You should give education to common ... ...

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... his death. Muslims regard the Quran as the word of God and Muslim leaders set up there government according to the teachings of the Quran. The Quran is the spiritual guide for Muslims and prohibits drinking wine, eating pork and gambling. Muslims believe that both men and women are equal before God, but in the Quran it says that men have ... ...

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... China in 520. Bodhidharma began the Lanka School which later became known as Ch'an (Zen). The doctrine of the Lanka School mainly concerned itself with the study of the mind. The members of the Lanka School were noted for the ascetic life, living faraway from communities. Not until the ninth century, did the name ... sixties and I was reminded of the program I watched when I was seven. My original fascination with Zen returned. I was now fourteen or fifteen and once again decided to study Zen. I took out some books from the library and studied them but once again I couldn't get into it. ...

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... is a compellation of writings by an ancient Chinese warrior, which cover topics dealing with strategy, deceit, motivation, and politics. This book, which dates back beyond 1500 B.C., has been used as a guide by many business people as well as military moguls such as Napoleon Bonaparte. It is viewed by others who have read it as a model for creating tactics, and structure of ... ...

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... . Confucius himself had posited in the fifth century BCE that those individuals who best demonstrated what he referred to as moral force should lead the nation. Using this principle as a guide, China had for centuries attempted to choose at least its bureaucratic leaders by administering a test to determine their moral force. After the Communist takeover of the country, Mao continued this ... ...

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... . Confucius himself had posited in the fifth century BCE that those individuals who best demonstrated what he referred to as moral force should lead the nation. Using this principle as a guide, China had for centuries attempted to choose at least its bureaucratic leaders by administering a test to determine their moral force. After the Communist takeover of the country, Mao continued this ... ...

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... finding out the true reason, the problem can't be resolved. Culture is the ideas, beliefs, customs and language that are shared and accepted by people in a society. It looks like a guide, and teaches you how to do things; it looks like a principle, and tell you what you should do and which way is appropriate. Also, you can analyze how youth behavior ... ...

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... want them to do to you. I assume the rulers used this moral to keep their empire organized and together. The second moral is Li or the rights. They helped to guide someone who may be unsure of what would be the right way to act in certain circumstances. The rulers used this moral in two ways. They were guidelines of proper ... ...

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... also let them know the differences between developing and developed country, what makes one country a developed one or a developing one, and what makes them poor or rich. 2. Researching Objectives To study and get to know more about this topic, we have to look at three things. First of all, we need to define the words developed country and developing country. It ... Index: . 100 is the highest percentage of adults who are literate, and 0 is the lowest. Another one is Gross Enrollment Index: . 100 is highest percentage of people who enroll to study, and 0 is the lowest. So for Educationa...

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... and as well for the complexion and I wrote about the myriad of makeup types adapted to different women with different characters and with different inclinations.   A very important subject of this study is the corrective makeup which is magical for all women. Any physical or disturbing face defect can be optically hovered using special makeup. Our self-image says a lot about us ... is an important aspect in advertising and because it is a way of conveying different messages about the wearer I chose to focus on various commercials, drawing upon concepts presented throughout this study, ...

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... and depression. This is especially pertinent in areas where a majority of the population is white, and any culture from people of color is whitewashed to better include the white people. A study titled "Adopted Chinese girls come of age: Feelings about adoption, ethnic identity, academic functioning, and global self-esteem" was performed by Tony Xing Tan and Brittany Jordan Arthur ... 's experience with birth and adoptive cultures. The scale was specifically designed to assess trans-racial adoptee's ethnic experience and is thus particularly suitable for our sample" (Tan 1502). This stud...

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