HomophonesFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Peace (pronounced /piːs/, ahd: pēs, Audio (US) (help·info), Symbol: ☮) is a term that most commonly refers to an absence of hostility, but which also represents a larger concept wherein there are healthy or newly-healed interpersonal or international relationships, safety in matters of social or economic welfare, the acknowledgment of equality and fairness in political relationships and, in world matters, peacetime; a state of being absent of any war or conflict. Reflection on the nature of peace is also bound up with considerations of the causes for its absence or loss. Among these potential causes are: insecurity, social injustice, economic inequality, political and religious radicalism, and acute nationalism. From the Anglo-Norman pas , and meaning "freedom from civil disorder", the English word came into use in various personal greetings from c.1300 as a translation of the biblical terms pax (from the Vulgate) and Greek eirene, which in turn were renderings of the Hebrew shalom. Shalom, cognate with the Arabic "salaam", has multiple meanings: safety, welfare, prosperity, security, fortune, friendliness. The personalized meaning is reflected in a nonviolent lifestyle, which also describes a relationship between any people characterized by respect, justice and goodwill. This latter understanding of peace can also pertain to an individual's sense of himself or herself, as to be "at peace" with one's own mind attested in Europe from c.1200. The early English term is also used in the sense of "quiet", reflecting a calm, serene, and meditative approach to the family or group relationships that avoids quarreling and seeks tranquility — an absence of disturbance or agitation. In many languages the word for peace is also used a greeting or a farewell, for example the Hawaiian word Aloha. In English the word peace is used as a farewell, especially for the dead as in Rest In Peace, RIP. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How do you care for a peace lily plant? Q. I want to know how to care for a peace lily plant, a houseplant. Asked by mountainrose123 - Mon Apr 9 23:11:47 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. I've had many peace lilies over the years, and the best advice I can give is that to get it to flower, you have to let it dry out between waterings. Water it from the bottom (let it soak up water through the bottom holes of the container). Keep it out of direct sunlight. They usually need to be divided and transplanted every few years. Also -- when you do water it, water it well. I also forgot to mention that if you have chlorinated (city) water, it's best to let a big bucket of it sit for at least a day so the chlorine will evaporate, or whatever it does, just like you do when putting new water in a fish tank. Answered by The Skin Horse (formerly ll2) - Mon Apr 9 23:42:21 2007 Are there any accredited organizations like the Peace Corps but not as long? Q. I am looking to join an organization like the Peace Corps, but one that doesn't last two years. I was thinking about 6-12 months, but any ideas would be very much appreciated. Thanks. Asked by ghike27 - Fri Apr 18 04:29:59 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. If you use YA's advanced search option for the words "Peace Corps" you'll get some sponsored links. Many will expect you (or your friends and neighbors) to bear some or all of the cost. The Peace Corps gives you three months of training. You'll learn your host country's language, history, religion(s) and culture, plus get some vocational training. (I learned Malay, Iban and Hokkien, then practice taught for six weeks, under the supervision of a master teacher, for instance.) They provide dental and medical care, a living allowance and some after-service placement counsling. They pay for your air fare over and back. It would not be cost-effective to do all that for someone who stayed on the job for a couple of weeks. If you want to pay… [cont.] Answered by Ted Pack - Fri Apr 18 12:28:43 2008 How likely is it to receive a Peace Corps nomination?
Q. Hi, I'm applying for the Peace Corps and it's something I've wanted to do since HS, and all through college. I've completed the application and even received my interview (which I think went alright). All of my materials are in and my recruiter tells me I'm simply waiting for a nomination (she said within a few days). So it's been a week, I followed up with an email thanking her for the interview. I'm just wondering what are the chances of receiving a nomination? And what's next after this point? Keep waiting? What's the average wait period to receive a nomination, IF I get one, and is it over if I don't receive one? Thanks for your answer if you have one. Asked by love bee - Sat Apr 21 12:22:23 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. You should hear something in 3-4 months sounds like you are well qualified. . Good Luck. Answered by Morrelle - Sun Apr 22 21:33:46 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Peace" This page is for quotations on the theme of Peace, alphabetically listed by author. From Wikiquote under the GNU Free Documentation License.
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