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The word orginally meant love of humanity or goodwill toward fellow humans but over time the term has come to mean large-scale giving by wealthy individuals.  

_____________ was the point of entry for thousands of Asian immigrants on the West Coast, located near San Francisco.  

Theory that in business, as in nature, unrestricted competition allowed only the “fittest” to survive.

Thomas Fleischmann argues that there is remarkable similarities between persons who experience NDEs. 

In America you have a great chance of dying in pain if you do not speak English. 

_____________________ was an attempt by the federal government to help feed, cloth, educate, and provide medical care to ex-slaves.

Dr. Parnia believed that OBEs are important because they can be tested by science.

This former General’s presidency was surrounded by numerous scandals.  Two of the most famous involved “Credit Mobilier and what was known as the “whiskey ring.”

Byock argues that it is not easy but physical and personal suffering (e.g., the loss of meaning) can always be alleviated. 

 Young boys that worked long hours in textile factories because their small hands were perfect to change the bobbins in textile machines.  They are often photographed barefooted because it made it easier to climb the machines.  These boys were often as young as 6 years old and worked 10-12 hour days.