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A few human developement facts about Australia…?

brian — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:38:36 +0000

Does anyone know these answers to these questions?:
1. What is the Adult Literacy Rate (% aged 15 years and above) for Australia?
2. How much of the Australian Population living below $2 per day
(%)

Thanks!!

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Can you recommend a website that explains the terms and functions of the human body clearly and concisely?

Can you recommend a website that explains the terms and functions of the human body clearly and concisely?

What do you think about this article by Sam Harris?

brian — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:38:37 +0000

While most Americans believe that getting rid of religion is an impossible goal, much of the developed world has already accomplished it. Any account of a “god gene” that causes the majority of Americans to helplessly organize their lives around ancient works of religious fiction must explain why so many inhabitants of other First World societies apparently lack such a gene. The level of atheism throughout the rest of the developed world refutes any argument that religion is somehow a moral necessity. Countries like Norway, Iceland, Australia, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Japan, the Netherlands, Denmark and the United Kingdom are among the least religious societies on Earth. According to the United Nations’ Human Development Report (2005) they are also the healthiest, as indicated by measures of life expectancy, adult literacy, per capita income, educational attainment, gender equality, homicide rate and infant mortality.
Conversely, the 50 nations now ranked lowest in terms of human development are unwaveringly religious. Other analyses paint the same picture: The United States is unique among wealthy democracies in its level of religious literalism and opposition to evolutionary theory; it is also uniquely beleaguered by high rates of homicide, abortion, teen pregnancy, STD infection and infant mortality. The same comparison holds true within the United States itself: Southern and Midwestern states, characterized by the highest levels of religious superstition and hostility to evolutionary theory, are especially plagued by the above indicators of societal dysfunction, while the comparatively secular states of the Northeast conform to European norms. Of course, correlational data of this sort do not resolve questions of causality–belief in God may lead to societal dysfunction; societal dysfunction may foster a belief in God; each factor may enable the other; or both may spring from some deeper source
Leaving aside the issue of cause and effect, these facts prove that atheism is perfectly compatible with the basic aspirations of a civil society; they also prove, conclusively, that religious faith does nothing to ensure a society’s health.

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Literacy in the U.S. – WHAT?!?!?

brian — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:39:05 +0000

I just read an article saying nearly 40% of adults in D.C. are functionally illiterate. It went on to say that, nationally, 21% of adults are functionally illiterate.

Yet, when I say education should be the nation’s number one priority I am dissed. Doesn’t anybody agree with me that this is unacceptable? How on earth will the U.S. compete when a fifth of its adult population can’t read or write to 2nd grade level?

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What is BETTER today than 100 years ago? 50 years ago?

brian — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:38:31 +0000

A lot of doomsayers love to believe we live in the ‘end times’ and they do this by highlighting every problem society has and acting as if we are on the verge of civilizations collapse, thus the end times. Well as we are starting a new year, I would like to ask all of you (regardless of religion or lack thereof) to tell me what is better today then in 1959? 1909?

I will give a few of my favorites:
1. Racial relations. Yes racism exists (on all sides) but NO ONE can claim the situation is not tremendously better than it was 50 or 100 years ago.

2. Literacy. Adults being unable to read was COMMON 100 years ago, and not that rare 50 years ago. But, despite the hand wringers who bash our public schools, I have yet to meet an adult in america who could not read and I am 40 years old.

3. Medicine: Our lifespans are longer, and our quality of health is better. It is not uncommon these days to go to a gym and see someone who is 50, 60, or even older not only in good health, but working out! (btw there is a guy at my gym who is pushing 60 and looks like a competitive body builder).

4. Information: you have at your fingertips any knowledge you might wish. The internet allows you to connect with the smithsonian institute, NASA, the human genome project, etc. All while sitting in your bathrobe at home.

So what do you think is better about our current world than that of 50 years ago? or 100 years ago?

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Does theism necessarily make you a good person? Does atheism make you a bad person?

brian — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:38:21 +0000

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Georgia DMV policies?

brian — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:38:17 +0000

Im 17 years old. My license are suspended for not attending school, but i recently enrolled in a GED program. I have an Adult Literacy Enrollment Form but it specifically says “only attended 4 hours”. Do i need a certain amount of attendance hours befor i can have my license reinstated?

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What Is The Adult Literacy Rate In Georgia?

What Is The Adult Literacy Rate In Georgia?

Help with country statistics?

brian — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:38:44 +0000

I am struggling to get info for a project. Is there an online source where I can get information on a country’s adult literacy levels, life expectancy rates and income levels (disposable income)?

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How might a country’s literacy rate be tied to its percentage of adults with HIV/AIDS?

How might a country’s literacy rate be tied to its percentage of adults with HIV/AIDS?

BTEC National Diploma or GCSE?

brian — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:38:20 +0000

im currently studying a BTEC National Diploma for 2 years. Im thinking about going to university after i finnish the course. I realise that some university do not accept level 2 adult literacy and numeracy key skills. Is it a good idea to retake my gcse english and maths GCSE or do a HEFC course?

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Is A Certificate In Adult Literacy Level 2 The Equivalent To A C And Above Grade In Gcse English?

Is A Certificate In Adult Literacy Level 2 The Equivalent To A C And Above Grade In Gcse English?

Does this sentence use passive voice?

brian — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:38:21 +0000

“For far too long, adult literacy education has been of low status within the education system”

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Does the author use passive voice in this text?

Does the author use passive voice in this text?

University entries requirements?

brian — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:38:23 +0000

I know alot of university in the UK require GCSE English or Maths at a grade C or above. I just want to know if some university accept Adult literacy and numeracy level 2.

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