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Eclecticism

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Eclecticism in architecture at the intersection of Rákóczi Avenue and the Grand Boulevard in Budapest Eclecticism is a conceptual approach that does not hold rigidly to a single paradigm or set of assumptions, but instead draws upon multiple theories, styles, or ideas to gain complementary insights into a subject, or applies different theories in particular cases. However, this is often without conventions or rules dictating how or which theories were combined. It can sometimes seem inelegant or lacking in simplicity, and eclectics are sometimes criticized for lack of consistency in their thinking. It is, however, common in many fields of study. For example, most psychologists accept certain aspects of behaviorism, but do not attempt to use the theory to explain all aspects of human behavior. Eclecticism in ethics, philosophy and religion is also known as syncretism. Contents 1 Origin 2 Architecture and art 3 Martial arts 4 Philology 5 Philosophy ...

Preparing in case ATM/debit cards might go missing during a long trip

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1 I've been pickpocketed twice and had debit cards swallowed by ATMs twice over the past decade or so. I've also had cards expire during a long trip. For my upcoming trip which I envision will last over one year, I just asked my bank what can be done. They cannot give me two cards for the same account. So I can't keep a backup card safe. In the past it took about six weeks to get my bank to replace my lost card, even though my bank (ANZ) had a branch in the country I was in (Laos). Normally I've had a debit card and a credit card from the same bank so if I lose one I can use the other to access the account. But I can't get a credit card at the moment. In the case of my card expiring during my trip, the best they can do is send a new card to a relative about two weeks before my card expires a...