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Women business leaders honored
Overton, a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP, received the honor at the magazine's annual Who's Who in Business luncheon at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix.
Overton told the crowd of about 800 that she's often asked how she juggles everything - a high-profile job, three children and her community commitments.
"You do the best you can do and keep a positive attitude," said Overton, one of the founders of Fresh Start Women's Foundation.
The magazine also honored Hope Ozer, publisher of the CITYSunTimes in Paradise Valley, with the Golden Heart of Business award. This award celebrates a woman who gives back to the community and nurtures and develops relationships with her employees and customers.
For two decades, Ozer has worked with Valley Youth Theatre, helping to bring it from a $13,000-budget operation to one with a $1.5 million budget, a myriad of awards and star-studded alumni. more
Business in brief
Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 5.98% this week, down from 6.01% last week, mortgage company Freddie Mac said.
Average rates on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.55% from 5.60%. Five-year adjustable-rate mortgages edged up to 5.61% from 5.57%. One-year ARMs rose to 5.24% from 5.18%.
These rates do not include add-on fees known as points. The nationwide average fee for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages was 0.5 of a point. The other mortgage categories carried a 0.6-point average fee.
Home prices fall 3.1% in quarter
U.S. house prices sank 3.1% in the first three months of 2008 from a year earlier, the second quarterly decline since June after 13 years of increases, according to a government report.
Prices for previously owned single-family homes fell in 43 states, with values in California and Nevada tumbling more than 8%, the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight said. more
Climate change issue raised at Urdd Eisteddfod
All Eisteddfod visitors are welcome to tie cards to the bamboo tree, and join Urdd members and Oxfam Cymru to campaign on climate change issues.
Ms Jones said: "Urdd Gwyrdd is an important development within the Urdd, and we will work hard to draw our member's attention to important environmental issues. We are very glad to work alongside the Environmental Agency, Christian Aid and Oxfam Cymru on this particular project. It is without a doubt an exciting time for the organisation as we grow a step closer towards securing a greener future for our members.''
. moreQuebec cranberry business now ripe for success
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation provides startup financing, mentoring and online business resources to entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 34. Each week, Financial Post features CYBF alumni, who discuss the hurdles faced en route to success. This week, Jean-Francois Veilleux talks about cash flow problems and learning to export his cranberry products to overseas markets.
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Mere months into launching his business, Jean-Francois Veilleux had a problem: cash flow. There wasn't enough to facilitate his vision of growing his company, Nutra-Fruit Inc.
The Nutra-Fruit products he had developed -- cranberry-based condiments including salad dressings, con-fits, coulis, salsa, chutneys, ice cider jellies, vinegars, teas and mustards -- were selling only seasonally, largely as gifts. more
US dollar catches second breath
In Russia, the US crisis was materialized in the devaluation of dollar savings and more expensive loans. The head of the US Treasury stated officially that �the lowest point has been passed� and there will be fewer problems in the future. Does it mean that the US dollar will retrieve its international value?
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Open Question: AIRLINE DEREGULATION/TREATY'S?
Hello, I am a student an am enrolled in the IB or International Baccalaureate Program. For this program I need to write a 4000 word Extended Essay to successfully pass the course. I decided to write mine on the aviation industry; deregulation to be specific. I am going to aim to write an essay on one major treaty/airline act within Europe or the US In the last 10 years and subsequently explain how it has spurred economic growth within the sector. (passenger numbers, emergence of new airlines, financial stability socio economic effects...) I need to know some major treaty's or acts which have been passed recently in Europe or the US which are spurring substantial economic effects. It is a business extended essay so I need effects! Hopefully I can chose your topic for my essay! I appreciate any and all help =) moreResolved Question: Regarding Adoption, how would you classify yourself?
Because the opinion demographics of this section seem to be particularly one-sided, at least based on what I've seen. Very simple question: when it comes to the topic of adoption how would you classify yourself? An Adoption Advocate? Anti-Adoption? Experienced Adoptee? Anti-International Adoption only? Fence-Sitter? :) "Open-minded" Advocate? "It's peoples own business" Advocate? Or come up with something on your own...perhaps you agree with me that such labels might be a little too simplistic and that there's truth in lots of classifications? You don't have to give a lengthy reason why, just what would you classify yourself concerning the topic of adoption. Very simple. Only doing this because I want to get a feel for how the users here see themselves. Thanx :)Allanas - it's whatever you want to call it :)LinnyG - I realize the answers often speak for themselves, but thank you for humoring me anyways :)Dorian - fantastic answer, thanks! Glad to see that most people who have answered so far realize that there's more to it than a left side and a right...there's a mighty big "in-between" that we often overlook! moreResolved Question: Which oil companies is it okay to accept funding from?
In another question I linked to a site (www.co2science.org) which listed various studies on the Medieval Warm Period. I was criticised for this choice of site as it has accepted funding from Exxon (which i already knew, having checked Sourcewatch). From what I can gather, the criticism is that any organisation which accepts funding from a big oil company is, by that very fact, dubious. Now, I'm not sure that's particularly true (it may just be that the company feels that the organisation's efforts or research is likely to coincide with its own) but if that's the case, then what about the research from the Climate Research Unit and the Tyndall Centre who as we now know have approached Shell for funding, as the email below shows: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ""SHELL INTERNATIONAL Mick Kelly and Aeree Kim (CRU, ENV) met with Robert Kleiburg (Shell International’s climate change team) on July 4th primarily to discuss access to Shell information as part of Aeree’s PhD study (our initiative) and broader collaboration through postgrad. student project placements (their initiative), but Robert was also interested in plans for the Tyndall Centre (TC). What ensued was necessarily a rather speculative discussion with the following points emerging. Shell International would give serious consideration to what I referred to in the meeting as a ‘strategic partnership’ with the TC, broadly equivalent to a ‘flagship alliance’ in the TC proposal. A strategic partnership would involve not only the provision of funding but some (limited but genuine) role in setting the research agenda etc. Shell’s interest is not in basic science. Any work they support must have a clear and immediate relevance to ‘real-world’ activities. They are particularly interested in emissions trading and CDM. Robert seemed to be more interested in supporting overseas (developing world) than home/EU studentships, presumably because of the credit abroad and their involvement in CDM. (It is just possible this impression was partially due to the focus on Aeree’s work in the overall discussion but I doubt it.) It seems likely that any support for studentships would be on a case by case basis according to the particular project in question. Finally, we agreed that we would propose a topic to this year’s MSc intake as a placement with Shell and see if any student expressed interest. If this comes off we can run it under the TC banner if it would help. I would suggest that Robert and his boss are invited to the TC launch at the very least (assuming it will be an invite type affair). Question is how can we and who should take this a step further. Maybe a meeting at Shell with business liaison person, Mike H if time and myself if time? I’d like to/am happy to stay involved through the next stage but then will probably have to back off. We didn’t cover the new renewable energy foundation. Mick Kelly 11 September 2000"" uea-tyndall-shell-memo.doc ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What "role in setting the research agenda" did Shell get, and why is it not a problem that the Tyndall Centre accepts money from Shell, BP and other oil companies, and lets them shape the "research agenda" but when a website accepts a donation from an oil company, then any study it so much as refers to is suspect? Double standards? .EDIT - @ Don't Panic. You wrote: ""It's a question of the driving force behind the research. Who wants the research to be done and for what purpose. "" ~ So it's okay for the CRU to take money from those nice people at Shell because their intentions are pure? (Like justifying emissions trading, eh?) The driving force behind my question? I want to understand why some people feel its fine for big oil companies to have a role in shaping the research agenda (when it's clear that their only motivation is making money from emissions trading) when the research agrees with what they believe. But when the an oil company funds research or a site that says stuff they disagree with, all of sudden that connection means we can't believe any of it. .---------------------------------------------------- EDIT @ Dawei Good point. I should of included a link to a cached copy of the (now deleted) CRU History page at the University of East Anglia. http://66.102.9.132/search?q=cache:http://www.cru.uea.ac.uk/cru/about/history/ As you will see, Shell, BP - and Greenpeace - are listed amongst their sources of funding (scroll to bottom of page for list). . moreVoting Question: Summarize This Please!?
Soda fountains contained fecal bacteria, study found By Madison Park, CNN STORY HIGHLIGHTS * In university study, 90 samples were taken in a 22-mile radius of Roanoke, Virginia * 48 percent of beverages from soda fountains had possibly fecal coliform bacteria * Some of the soda from beverage machines tested below U.S. water drinking standards * Only one outbreak linked to soda fountain in a 1999 incident in U.S. Army base RELATED TOPICS * Contagious and Infectious Diseases * Health and Fitness * Consumer Protection (CNN) -- It fizzes. It quenches. And it could also contain fecal bacteria. Nearly half of the 90 beverages from soda fountain machines in one area in Virginia tested positive for coliform bacteria -- which could indicate possible fecal contamination, according to a study published in the January issue of International Journal of Food Microbiology. Researchers also detected antibiotic-resistant microbes and E.coli in the soda samples. "Certainly we come in contact with bacteria all the time," Renee Godard, lead author of the study and professor of biology and environmental studies at Hollins University, a private liberal arts college in Roanoke, Virginia. "It's simply that some bacteria may potentially cause some disease or gastrointestinal distress. One thing we hesitate with is that people get afraid of bacteria. Many of them are benign or helpful, but certainly, I don't want E.coli in my beverage." The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's drinking-water regulations require that all samples test negative for E.coli. Many of the soda beverages from the dispensers fell below U.S. drinking-water standards, according to the findings. "The large number of beverages and soda fountain machines containing E. coli is still of considerable concern... and suggests that more pathogenic strains of bacteria could persist and thrive in soda fountain machines if introduced," the authors wrote. Godard and her colleagues acquired 90 beverages of three types, (sugar soda, diet soda, water) from 30 fast food restaurants in a 22-mile area near Roanoke, in southern Virginia. They surveyed beverages from both self-service and employee-dispensed machines and the samples were tested. There were no reported outbreaks of food-borne illness related in the Roanoke area at the time of the study. They found that 48 percent of beverages obtained from soda fountains contained coliform bacteria, 11 percent contained E. coli (which are mostly harmless, but some can cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia), and 17 percent had Chryseobacterium meningosepticum (which could sicken newborns or adults with weakened immune systems). Dean Cliver, professor of food safety emeritus at University of California Davis, said it would be premature to draw broad conclusions about all soda fountains from a localized study. "How sanitation regulations are promulgated and enforced in a community are different," Cliver said. "Some communities are more on to it than others. How much of a threat it represents? It's probably limited. Once again, it's a matter of what regulations are in place, who pays attention and whether it's being followed." The samples were contained in petri dishes and the bacteria multiplied within 48 hours, so much so that they became visible to the naked eye as 300 to 400 tiny dots, Godard said. A Hollins undergraduate microbiology student accidentally discovered that water from a restaurant beverage dispenser contained bacteria while completing a homework assignment. When the results came back, this piqued the interest of faculty and students. The researchers are uncertain how the bacteria got inside the beverage machines. "It could be from dispensing with a hand that wasn't clean or using wet rags to wipe down the machine," Godard said. "We haven't done the work to really identify those potential sources and how these bacteria get established." Manitowoc Foodservice, one of the leading manufacturers of ice and beverage equipment, did not have the opportunity to review the study, but released this statement in response to CNN.com's questions: "We emphasize in our product support material proper methods for and the importance of frequent, thorough cleaning and sanitizing of foodservice equipment. In food equipment as in any environment where microorganisms can occur naturally or be spread by contact, it is essential to follow proven steps for cleaning and sanitizing." The National Restaurant Association, a business association for the restaurant industry, e-mailed this statement in response to the findings: "While the results of this study are disconcerting, we feel that it isn't representative of our industry and that our guests can safely enjoy beverages from dispensers and single-serve containers alike." The American Beverage Association made this statement: "Fountain beverages are safe. moreResolved Question: Quiz on database searching?
1. Why would you use a periodical index? to check your e-mail to search the Internet to find citations to articles on a topic to search for materials available at Milner Library 2. In order to use the databases that Milner library subscribes to you must be in the library. you must be on campus. you must either be in the library or have a valid ULID and password. you will be required to pay an annual user fee. 3. Which of the following is NOT true when conducting a Google search use the “+” to indicate that a term must be present use the “-“ sign in front of a word to exclude it from the search using upper case letters is important putting the most important terms first in your search is recommended 4. You are writing a paper about the migration of Africanized honey bees to the United States and you have found the following article: “Flight of the Killer Bees.” Newsweek, v. 117 no 9 (Nov. 14, 19940 p. 25. Would this be considered a scholarly journal article? Yes No 5. Which of the following is a good use of the Internet? To find articles in scholarly journals To obtain information about other colleges To search databases that index articles in many academic disciplines To find books on your topic 6. Which statement about periodical indexes is NOT true? Periodical indexes allow you to search for articles by subject. Periodical indexes often specialize in a subject or type of material. Periodical indexes only index items owned by the home library Periodical indexes always contain citations and sometimes also include abstracts or full text. 7. Most of the indexes listed below would help you find information on recent events in Afghanistan. Which of these article indexes would NOT be a good choice to find this type of information? New York Times Index (articles from the last 365 days of the New York Times) BIOSIS Previews (articles in the life sciences literature) Newpaper Source (provides selected articles for 143 U.S. and international newspapers. LexisNexis (a full-text database service strong in law, business, and news. 8. To look up a journal, magazine, or newspaper in the Milner Catalog you would useTitle search Journal title search Keyword search Subject heading search 9. How can you tell you are looking at a popular magazine?articles are written for the general public articles are in-depth and often have a bibliography issues have few, if any, advertisements the credentials of the author are featured only a and b. 10. Consider the following citation: Canaan, Joyce. 1987. "A Comparative Analysis of American Suburban Middle Class, Middle School, and High School Teenage Culture." In George Spindler and Louise Spinler, eds., Interpretative Ethnography of Education: At Home and Abroad. Hillsdale, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. This citation is for a book journal article chapter in a book doctoral dissertation 11. Use the Databases and Article Indexes section of the library web page when searching forbooks citations to journal articles government documents recommended web sites 12. When looking for a book on a topic, a good strategy to use is to first do a Guided Keyword search and then select the subject terms that you might want to use. True False 13. Which item CANNOT be found using the Milner Catalog (which is located on Milner’s web site?books owned by Milner Library journals owned by the library journal articles video recordings 14. Consider the following citation: Corsaro, William. 1985. Friendship and Peer Culture in the Early Years. Norwood, N.J.: Abllex. This citation is for a book journal article chapter in a book doctoral dissertation 15. You have this citation for an article: Thomas, Susan Gregory. "Capitalists on Campus: Students with Computer Skills Cash In." U.S. News & World Report, 7 Sept 1998: 82. What term would you search in the Milner Catalog to see if the library owned this article? search the article title “Capitalists on Campus” search the source title “U.S. News and World Report” search the author “Susan Gregory Thomas” Search the subject “college students and work” 16. Who publishes information on the Internet?Students Faculty Government agencies Companies Non-profit organizations All of the above 17. When using Internet sites, the domain name tells you the type of organization sponsoring a page. It is a three-letter code that is part of the URL and proceeded by a "dot." Which of the following statements is NOT correct? Even though a page comes from an educational institution (.edu), the institution does not necessarily endorse the views published by students or faculty members. Federal and state government agencies use the Internet (.gov) to publish legislation, census information, weather data, tax forms and many other documents. Nonprofit organizations (.org) use the Internet to promote their causes. These pag moreResolved Question: statement of purpose, please help me with it, i welcome any change, thank you!?
As an international Chinese student in the United States, I believe that I have a great deal of business, academic, social, and cultural experience that will allow me to fit in well and contribute to the international flavor of Lund University. One of my most distinguishing characteristics is the diversity of experiences I possess. I am a business student with a flair for the arts. I am a woman with technical aptitude and an interest in entreprenership. I also have a passion for traveling and understanding different cultures of the world. All these elements have given me a very broad outlook, with varying degrees of knowledge in a range of topics. I strongly believe that although some are not related directly, all these qualities will influence my graduate work. My Business degree has given a strong foundation to my analytical skills since business issues research involves a lot of complex and intricate relationships among parties who are aiming at different goals, and the application of basic math, communication and psychology skills. Over the past four years in college, I have been working part-time with my own business, Shining SIM Card, set up when I just became a college student. I was the president of student government and am also an active member with SSE - Siemens Solar Energy. I have assisted my father in his project to supervise and monitor the process in his company during my breaks. More than what I have studied in school and college, it has been these experiences that have shaped the person that I am today. I believe that this unique blend of experiences has made me a woman with an original point of view. This blend has given me a broader perspective to and a good understanding of life and a goal to aim for. Among other things, I have this diversity of experience to offer Lund University. My most substantial accomplishment has been the success of Shining SIM Card that I managed in Dalian, China, where I have been working as a manager since 2005. Entreprenership, as a field, had always fascinated me right from my middle school days, and being an entrepreneur to contribute its utilities to mankind is the life long dream and career objective I persue, it is worthy to devote energy and commitment to found my own business and lead it success. Shining SIM Card, my first big step on my enterprise career, compared with prior experience, grew up from only one employee to fifteen, the main consumers from one campus were enlarged to other 6 big universities and also some small schools of the local city when I graduated. Most of my customers were college students, as a student myself, it was easy for me to do surveies, to know the popular tastes, and the most impressing way to promote the business with very limited resources. The advertisement form developped from hand writing poster on wall to big colorful advertisement scroll and products propaganda for freshmen annually. The goal for advertisement is let 60% of the students consider my products first when they are about to purchase, and let them to introduce us to the rest 40%. Also I had an online sale shop for the convenience of customers, which has been in operation for 5 years. Run my own business required me to believe in myself and in what I thought was good for the company. I had to take a pro-active approach, take the initiative and play a leadership role in motivating people and executing events to completion. A good manager is one who can figure out where problem lies and may happen, deal with it effectively by involving all the members of the company and improve the overall culture of the company. The problems I saw at Shining SIM Card had to be resolved to sustain the company. The fact that I was able to pull off this task alone has boosted my confidence in my abilities. The business climate has never been more friendly toward entrepreneurship than it is today. However, enterprise and creativity alone are rarely sufficient to bring an entrepreneur's ideas to fruition. Though, venturing off into Entrepreneurship is a challenge, one which I think some formal education can help solidify and provide a stronger foundation for success. So that leads me to my application for an entreprenership program at Lund University, and I wish to develop an idea based on research from Lund University, during the master year. moreResolved Question: Would you help me to correct my ENGLISH essay?
Would you help me to correct my ENGLISH essay in the respects of grammar, the accuracy of vocabulary, coherence, logistic and so on? The topic is: With the increasing globalization in business and trade, long-distance air transportation is often used to export types of fruit and vegetables to other countries where those plants cannot grow or are out of season. Some people think it is a positive development while others consider this use of air transport unjustified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. No less than 250 words My essay is: International trade is growing at a startling pace, and has increasingly impacted the business of agricultural products. For example, thanks to the new technology like long-distance air transportation, people living in China now can enjoy the same delicious fruits and vegetables as their American counterpart do. While in terms of whether it is appropriate to use air transport in this way, is still open for debate. Some people believe that using airplane to import farm products is justified. The fruits and vegetables from abroad can significantly enrich the local markets. In other words, new kinds of vegetables and fruit appear to arouse the curiosities of local inhabitants, which are able to stimulate people to consume healthier foods, such as these plants being rich in Vitamin C, rather than meat which can result in heart diseases. Better yet, imported foods could be more valuable than indigenous ones. Empirical evidences abound in this respect that some foreign fruits contain special nutritious substances which can contribute to curve some diseases caused by eating habits. So although the air freight may extravagant, considering it is the only way to avoid the plants deteriorating, transporting foods by air is reasonable. Some people, on the other hand, think that freighting fruit and vegetables by air to countries where those plants cannot be produced or are out of season is kind of waste and can lead to severe pollution. Admittedly, in some cases plants are imported just because their strange shapes or smells while without a serious consideration not only of the huge cost of air transport, but also of the risk of exhausting resources and air pollution. However, in view of this, the authority, should involve in balancing the potential negative impact of purchasing plants from other areas via airplane and implement special and feasible measurements to overtaking these drawbacks, rather than simply banning the importing of plants by air. In conclusion, the advantages brought by air transportation for fruits and vegetables far more likely remarkably outweigh their disadvantages, and importing plants by air freight is a positive development. moreResolved Question: if a leader has both good qualities & major drawbacks, how u love leader? uproot him /give him chance mend?
Yahoo!My Yahoo!MailMore Yahoo! ServicesMake Y! My HomepageGet Yahoo! ToolbarAccount OptionsHi, MoeSign OutHelpYahoo! Searchweb search Ask Answer Discover Search for questions: Advanced Search My Profile Home > Answer a Question 2 Preview your answer No Country Question How come muslims are very bad at sports? Hello, in my world culture unit in school we are doing a project on how each race has unique talents which make them a valuable demographic to a larger unified world. I chose to convey this doctrine by showing a variety of different ethnic groups with specific examples and what they excel at. So far my project incorporates Michael Phelps(Caucasian-USA) as the best swimmer and proven greatest athlete of the world of all time, Hussein Bolt(n^e^g^r^o-Jamaica) as the up and coming short distance superstar and arguably the second greatest athlete of all time, Yao Ming(Han Chinese-China) as one of the most dynamic modern basketball players in the National Basketball Association, George St. Pierre(Caucasian-Canada) and Anderson Silva(n^e^g^r^o-Brazil) as the single two greatest mixed martial artists to grace the sport (I'm not talking about theatrical spectacle such as Jacky Chan or Bruce Lee, rather actual proficiency in the sport of MMA), Mark Spitz(Caucney Jew-USA) as the second greatest swimmer of all time after Michael Phelps, and a plethora of less notable examples from a variety of different ethnicities. What I have noticed is that Muslim people haven't achieved anything at all in the realm of sports, and I am trying to understand the reasoning behind this. I know ultra orthodox muslims do not partake in a lot of sports because it conflicts with their extremist beliefs, especially the women who can't really wear any sort of athletic uniform without being beaten in the streets by their "owners". But I go to school with a lot of Muslims, and they really aren't good at anything pertaining to athletics; I am on the wrestling team there are a few muslim kids in my weight class and a few in heavier weight classes, and I have never had trouble plowing through them. I don't intend for this to sound hateful or vulgar, rather I'm pursuing an explanation as to why muslims suck at sports. Also I was hoping that Muhammad Ali was muslim so I could use him as an example for my project, BUT ethnically he is n^e^g^r^o not arab, and as it turns out he is an agnostic, not muslim. So no Muhammad Ali is just another black guy who is great at his chosen sport. Edit: Yahoo answers is flawed and changed the word n^e^g^r^o to ******. N^e^g^r^o is the ethnic classification of my people, I don't understand why YA! would conflict with this. Moe D:obama_gate yet to open up Your Answer: not true possibly. see below if u may: See 11 new replies to your comments Can u love leader @ certain qualities &possibly hate@ his shortcomings? Posted in the US News Forum Ads by Google Grad School Ranking - Top MBA and Graduate Programs Accept The GRE® Test. Learn More. www.TakeTheGRE.com Big-picture MBA: Widener - A 21st century curriculum, as holistic as the real world. mywidenermba.comComments Showing posts 1 - 1 of1 aya marx ms Join the community Albany, NY 1 min ago 11 new replies to your comments Can u love leader for certain qualities& possibly hate@ his shortcomings? Posted in the World News Forum Ads by Google Latest Newspaper - Find The Latest News On Any Topic, Free! Try it now. www.google.com/news Local Newspapers - Find Local Newspapers - dailies, weeklies, tabloids. yellowpages.com The Ford Story - Visit The Ford Story to Learn how we are Doing Business Differently. TheFordStory.com Comments Showing posts 1 - 1 of1 aya marx ms Join the community Albany, NY 1 min ago b h obama the one of most controversial person in global history? Posted in the Staatsburg Forum Ads by Google AskChesapeake.com - Marcellus Shale In NY, PA, & WV Natural Gas Leasing & Drilling Info AskChesapeake.com/Marcellus-Shale Document Shredding - Certified document destruction Mobile or Offsite Shredding www.codeshred.com Comments Showing posts 1 - 1 of1 aya marx ms Join the community Albany, NY Can u love a leader for certain qualities & possibly hate@ his shortcomings. can u place b h obama@category Source(s): web pages :kamal karna roy, et al Answering earns you 2 points. You can answer 18 questions today. Make sure your answer follows the community guidelines. Share your updates withUpdates An update about your answer will not be shared outside of Answers. Manage your updates Yahoo! Canada Answers Choose your updates setting Share my updates Don't share my updates Submit Edit Yahoo! Updates are mini-stories about what you and your friends are up to across Yahoo! and beyond. Learn more Answers International Argentina Australia Brazil Canada China France Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia Italy Japan Malaysia Mexico New Zealand Philippines Quebec Singapore South moreResolved Question: help me to correct my ENGLISH essay?
Would you help me to correct my English essay in the respects of grammar, the accuracy of vocabulary, coherence, logistic and so on? The topic is: People should learn history in order to solve present problems. Do you agree or disagree? No less than 250 words My essay is: It is a general acknowledge that history is a precious present that modern generations inherit from their predecessors. However, since people are facing increasingly critical situations such as the scarcity of land as well as the explosion in population, from my own perspective, I believe that seeking solutions from historical experience is pointless. In the first place, not all historical experience is correct. Instead, due to the insufficient knowledge and unsophisticated tools, the way ancient humans struggled with some tricky problems was kind of awkward, or could even be totally wrong. In the second place, even if the knowledge of previous generations is reasonable, it may no longer be feasible in terms of contemporary society. Such as the old style of constructions or the traditional educational strategy are all unjustified and out of date for the current human lifestyle. In the third place, if people always obey and regard the historical path to understand and handle present challenges, there would be no more innovations and the progress of development would cease. Imagine that, if Columbus followed the sailing line of former pioneers, it would be impossible for him to discover the American land. Admittedly, studying historic events may take advantage to present generations in certain aspects. For instance, in view of the current financial crises, we can obtain valuable data and information by learning from previous cases. However, with the constant change of the international business atmosphere, the historical experience can be considered as a mere reference, rather than as a magic weapon for overwhelming this crisis. To sum up, as change is an inevitable fact, it is inappropriate that modern people rely on history to tackle current issues. People should spare no effort to adopt existing methods and pursue new methodology for overcoming the obstacles they encountered at this moment and in the future. moreResolved Question: helpppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp?
Part 1 - Analyzing Primary Sources: (2 points each / 10 total points) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. The passage is an excerpt from President Bill Clinton’s State of the Union address in January 1998. . . . As we enter the twenty-first century, the global economy requires us to seek opportunity not just at home, but in all markets of the world. We must shape this global economy, not shrink from it. In the last five years, we have led the way in opening new markets, with 240 trade agreements that remove foreign barriers to products bearing the proud stamp “Made in the U.S.A.” Today, record high exports account for fully one-third of our economic growth. I want to keep them growing, because that’s the way to keep America growing and to advance a safer, more stable world. . . . I know there is opposition to more comprehensive trade agreements. I have listened carefully and I believe that the opposition is rooted in two fears: first, that our trading partners will have lower environmental and labor standards, which will give them an unfair advantage in our market and do their own people no favors, even if there’s more business; and, second, that if we have more trade, more of our workers will lose their jobs and have to start over. I think we should seek to advance worker and environmental standards around the world. I have made it abundantly clear that it should be a part of our trade agenda. But we cannot influence other countries’ decisions if we send them a message that we’re backing away from trade with them. 1. According to President Clinton, what accounted for one-third of U.S. economic growth? 2. What opposition to comprehensive trade agreements does President Clinton acknowledge? 3. What did President Clinton make “abundantly clear” should be a part of the trade agenda? 4. Why does President Clinton want to keep trade agreements going? 5. In the following quotation, what “decisions” is President Clinton referring to? “But we cannot influence other countries’ decisions if we send them a message that we’re backing away from trade with them.” Part Two – Interpreting Graphs: (2 points each / 6 points total) Use the graph below to answer the following questions: oWhat does the graph show? oWhat trend (pattern) do you see? oHow can you explain this trend? Part 3 – Writing: (15 points total) Does protectionism, particularly tariffs and quotas, help or hinder international trade? Protectionism policies are put in place to protect a nation’s domestic economy. Provide examples to help support your answer. You need to provide three examples for full credit. Use the content reading and the Online Resource Center to help answer the essay questions. Use the 1-3-1 writing technique (introduction-support-conclusion) to answer the question. Topics to help support your answer: NAFTA(North American Free Trade Agreement) Embargo of Cuban goods (sugar, cigars) World Trade Organization General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) moreResolved Question: Do you know of any other programs that help young people with disabilities?
YOUTH ADVOCACY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT "Nothing About Us, Without Us." These words echo through the mouths of many a disability rights advocate. As the first wave of disability advocates makes various transitions, young people have an opportunity to continue the dialogue for equality and justice and formulate an action plan. The Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities Youth Leadership and Empowerment topic area is seeking proposals written and targeted for young people. For more information go to http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/submissions/ SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DEC 18, 2009 EMERGING LEADERS SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The Emerging Leaders summer internship program for college students with disabilities offers paid summer internships at many of America's leading corporations. These companies are members of the National Business & Disability Council and are proactive in recruiting qualified people with disabilities. More information can be found on the web site at http://www.emerging-leaders.com APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2009 AAPD SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Each year the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) hosts two Summer Internship Programs for College Students with Disabilities in Washington, DC, providing paid travel to and from DC, paid fully-accessible housing and living stipends. AAPD is now accepting applications for the 2010 Summer Internship programs. For more information go to http://www.aapd.com/AAPDInternship/ APPLICATION DEADLINE: JAN 8, 2010 BRAILLE READERS ARE LEADERS ANNUAL CONTEST FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH The goal of this contest is to promote the joy of reading for pleasure, to promote pride in Braille as a viable literacy medium equal to print, and to demonstrate the importance of independent reading in the development of Braille literacy skills. Blind/visually impaired Braille reading students who are enrolled in an educational program for students from grades kindergarten through twelfth grade, in the USA and Canada, are eligible to compete in the contest. For more information go to http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Braille_Readers_Are_Leaders_Overview.asp CONTEST DEADLINE: ALL CONTEST MATERIAL MUST BE RECEIVED BY JAN 22, 2010 WHITE HOUSE FELLOWS PROGRAM Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program is one of America's most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. White House Fellowships offer exceptional young men and women first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the federal government. For more information go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/fellows APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 1, 2010 BARBARA JORDAN HEALTH POLICY SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices and learn about health policy issues, with a focus on issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and under served communities. For more information go to http://www.kff.org/minorityhealth/bjscholars/index.cfm APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB 8, 2010 INTERNSHIP WITH THE NAT'L ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN WOMEN'S FORUM The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) is seeking a third or fourth year college student to work part-time (minimum 15 hours per week) during the Spring 2010 semester at our Washington, DC office. Their mission is to build a movement to advance social justice and human rights for API women and girls through policy advocacy, community organizing and public education. For more information send an email to rjfellow@napawf.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS REVIEWED ON ROLLING BASISThanks Lilka! Don't mind the thumbs down - they are clueless about what's really important in life. moreResolved Question: Jehovah's Witnesses can we answer this question by the President about theocracy?
Godly teacher what is a genuine theocracy and what is counterfeit theocracy and which brings peace and justice? By user name [President?] From GOD'S WORD Translation, Romans 12:19 [Do not take God's place here] "Don't take revenge, dear friends. Instead, let God's anger take care of it. After all, Scripture says, "I alone have the right to take revenge. I will pay back, says the Lord."" GOD'S WORD Translation, Matthew 7:12 [Golden Rule] "Always do for other people everything you want them to do for you. That is [the meaning of] Moses' Teachings and the Prophets." "I alone have the right to take revenge." If God did say that is that genuine theocracy? "Always do for other people everything you want them to do for you." If God did say that is that genuine theocracy? If that is from the Christian part of the Bible and taken from the Jewish part of the Bible can any religion from those faiths call themselves a genuine theocracy if those serious parts for peace and justice are ignored over and over again? http://www.answers.com/topic/theocracy Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: theocracy "Government by divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided. In many theocracies, government leaders are members of the clergy, and the state's legal system is based on religious law. Theocratic rule was typical of early civilizations. The Enlightenment marked the end of theocracy in most Western countries. [Did that Enlightenment bring peace and justice?] Contemporary examples of theocracies include Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Vatican. See also church and state; divine kingship." English Revised Version, Matthew 24:45 "Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?" Who today will not revenge his enemy or treat others mean like they would not like done to themselves? Is that the right food for peace and justice in this due season now? "American religion and American secularism are too messy, intertwined" Have we got God and Money intertwined and the wrong master making things too messy? New International Version Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." If God did say that is that genuine theocracy? Would he know where the problem is coming from? Is there a counterfeit theocracy in the world today? And what is it doing to us? Bringing peace and justice or more war? Constitutionally legally over time if a religion in truth becomes a secular money making business should it not be taxed as such, more so since governments need the income? Ask Pat Robertson, Barack Obama, U.N. Members, Governors, or any other leader in the world that reasonable question! A genuine theocracy religious leader should not be getting rich personally but all money use toward God's will not personal will! Who fits that genuine bill in fact? Honest Question? moreVoting Question: COLLEGE ESSAY; read first paragraph? [revised]?
i posted this earlier, and took the advice of what a couple people had said. hope this is better. (: TOPIC: Imagine you have graduated from Temple University. You are preparing to attend your 10-year reunion, and the alumni office has asked you to write a one-page essay about your personal and professional accomplishments since graduation. What would yours say? Ten years ago, I would have never imagined myself living aboard working as a public accountant partaking in international business. Yet, here I am, residing in Paris; the heart of France. This was an opportunity that did not just arrive at my door - it was achieved through the hard work and assiduous effort that I made as a student at Temple University. After earning my MBA in accounting at Fox School of Business, I have not only achieved my goals, but managed to surpass them as well. I would not be standing where I am today if it had not been for Temple University. SUGGESTIONS? comments? am i on topic completely? cause i feel in some parts that im not. any suggestion is VERY much appreciated. best feedback gets 10points!Cheese - you're feedback is very helpful, and I will edit this later on. You're right, I do come off as slightly a kiss@ss, especially near the end. XD I'll fix that. But immature and ignorant? So the Paris thing was a bit over optimistic. But you should keep in mind that Temple reads thousands of these essays. I just need a way to make mine stand out. I can't stick with the whole "Oh, I have became a successful CPA at a [blank] firm in my hometown of [blank]." I want them to at least get through my essay before they hit the snooze button. moreResolved Question: Godly teacher what is a genuine theocracy and what is counterfeit theocracy and which brings peace and justice?
From GOD'S WORD Translation, Romans 12:19 [Do not take God's place here] "Don't take revenge, dear friends. Instead, let God's anger take care of it. After all, Scripture says, "I alone have the right to take revenge. I will pay back, says the Lord."" GOD'S WORD Translation, Matthew 7:12 [Golden Rule] "Always do for other people everything you want them to do for you. That is [the meaning of] Moses' Teachings and the Prophets." "I alone have the right to take revenge." If God did say that is that genuine theocracy? "Always do for other people everything you want them to do for you." If God did say that is that genuine theocracy? If that is from the Christian part of the Bible and taken from the Jewish part of the Bible can any religion from those faiths call themselves a genuine theocracy if those serious parts for peace and justice are ignored over and over again? http://www.answers.com/topic/theocracy Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: theocracy "Government by divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided. In many theocracies, government leaders are members of the clergy, and the state's legal system is based on religious law. Theocratic rule was typical of early civilizations. The Enlightenment marked the end of theocracy in most Western countries. [Did that Enlightenment bring peace and justice?] Contemporary examples of theocracies include Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Vatican. See also church and state; divine kingship." English Revised Version, Matthew 24:45 "Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?" Who today will not revenge his enemy or treat others mean like they would not like done to themselves? Is that the right food for peace and justice in this due season now? "American religion and American secularism are too messy, intertwined" Have we got God and Money intertwined and the wrong master making things too messy? New International Version Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." If God did say that is that genuine theocracy? Would he know where the problem is coming from? Is there a counterfeit theocracy in the world today? And what is it doing to us? Bringing peace and justice or more war? Constitutionally legally over time if a religion in truth becomes a secular money making business should it not be taxed as such, more so since governments need the income? Ask Pat Robertson, Barack Obama, U.N. Members, Governors, or any other leader in the world that reasonable question! A genuine theocracy religious leader should not be getting rich personally but all money use toward God's will not personal will! Who fits that genuine bill in fact? Honest Question?The above was sent to the below as an email. [sent to four religious teachers] Thank you for your e-mail. I will be out of the office through November 22 while I'm away doing continuing education. I will be sure to get back to you as soon as I can on my return. God bless, Nathan -- Nathan Erdman Director of Religious Education for Youth and Family Ministries Christ Church, Georgetown 3116 O Street NW Washington DC 20007 202-333-6677 nathan@christchurchgeorgetown.orgIt is Jehovah God who answers ALL questions, Jeremiah 29:11-14 American Standard Version "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end. And ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And I will be found of you, saith Jehovah, and I will turn again your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places wither I have driven you, saith Jehovah; and I will bring you again unto the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive." If we do not seek with all our heart that God with that hallowed name Jehovah, we stay in captive to this Devil's world and bad ways! Many Bibles rightly keep that divine name in. (See Revelation 22:18,19)Revelation 22: 18,19 King James Bible "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, [Jehovah] God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, [Jehovah] God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book." If Jehovah's divine hallowed name was in his own word near 7000 times at one time, it was in there by divine law and therefore needs to stay there or be put back so all will be able to call on the right God for help. The Devil wants people to call on any god but Jehovah. And the greater number of people are in deed doing what the Devil loves having them do! Genuine theocracy is from Jehovah God! Counterfeit theocracy is from the Devil! Everlasting life comes from Jehovah not the Devil! But the choice who we worship is our free will! moreVoting Question: CAN U READ TEXT BELOW ,& ANSWER THE ISSUES RAISED? I THANK U IF U READ , BUT U MAY NOT REPLY.?
11.15.2009 Local News: Colonie, NY | Sign Up | Sign In 1 2 3 Fort Hood Mourners Grieve for Soldiers Killed at Fort Hood Gitmo Source: Illinois Prison Eyed for Gitmo Inmates Pakistan Militants Attack Anti-Taliban Mayor in Pakistan Home Forums Top Stories Popular Health Care Debate Local US Politics World Sports Entertainment Offbeat Other Topics ColonieNews Forums & Polls News Wire Entertainment Shopping Yellow Pages Coupons (1 new) Real Estate Jobs Local Singles Photos Topix Toolbar Weather 61°F | 43°F 2 spl prosecutor be appointed to investigate civil corruption in recording Posted in the Colonie Forum Ads by Google Upstate New York - A "No Gimmicks, No Hassles" approach to expanding your business www.ShovelReady.com Current NY Foreclosures - NY Foreclosures - NY Hud Homes $1 for a 15-Day Pass www.CurrentForeclosures.com/NYComments Showing posts 1 - 15 of15 rain storm_activist Saranac Lake, NY Reply » |Report Abuse |Judge it! |#1 Jul 7, 2009 DEMOCRACY IN USA IN QUESION : LEGENDS, POWERFULS ACT THEI OWN WAY: LAWS ARE VIRTUALLY SECONDARY TO SUCH POEPLE : MICHAEL JACKSON : BH OBAMA ISSUES: , Terrorism, Terrorists, U S Constitution, War Issues, Wire actions were pending in many court,usdc,usca, supreme court usa, i c j against obama for his unqualified posting in the position of u s president at the white house. If Obama loses his position the rev dr kamal roy could be technically elected president, may be on default. dr roy a poor but a law , manament, dininity graduate with doctoral degrees et al is authorized to seek justice pursuat to laws of defendant testament i e the u s constitution…..etc etc .you may visit web pages with search words viz ” Kamal Karna roy My Home /> Ask Your Question 2 Categorize your question Took Your : The rev kamal karna roy and 78000 + association as conglomerate of unincorporated association within h h i-w r group moved in court usd court , n d new york, albany new york 12207 on 7.4. 2009 with civil complaint vs usa govt, washington dc, that U S CONSTITUTION MAY FAIL SO SPECIAL PROSECUTOR SHOULD BE APPOINTED BY U S ATTORNEY GENERAL TO of kins of 2 children. that michael MAY NOT havePURCHASED single handed parentood for himself ,WITH MONEY SETTLEMENT. EFFORTS ARE UNDERWAY. THE MATTER IS HUMAN TRAFFICING. MUST BE STOPED UNDER LAWS OF NATION, USA. iN GOD WE TRUST. gOD IS conceppt of human development in democracies et al. U s govt & OFFICERS & associate state govt viz california may not be allowed to defeatt the constitution & thus complaints were filedwas challenged in u s d court for northern district of new york 445 broadway, albany n y 12207 ,USA by H I I WORLD RELIGIONS GROUP , WITH 78995+unincorporated outsource usa &in usa associations as a conglomerate within non profit tax exempt (IRS):Handicap interests International World religions group, EIN & tax exempt i d no 133566610: one officer – rev dr Kamal karna Roy moana Albert Join the community Saranac Lake, NY 1 min ago civil action filed in usd court for northern istrict,N Y at albany ny12207 by kamal karna roy for self & 78950+ nos asssociations as a conglomerate et al as plaintiffs pro se v. usa govt; estate of michael jackson at cafornia; debbie rowe , former wife of jackson; two minor stepchildren of jackson c/o catherine jackson; state of california; et al; filed as on 7.6. 2009 as amended; to lawfully suggestive order of court to appoint special prosecutors to investigate corruption issues in recording of births of step children of jackson during marriage with debbie rowe(mother of such children,while michael was not donor of sperm for birth of such children; fake recording in child birth and illegal child trafficking from debbie to jackson when child molestation chages were raised were alleged in public records, debbie was divorced from jackson & children were never adopted legally, by jackson; the issue violated many laws and safety of minor chidren as members of we the people of usa pursuant to u s constitution: th testament of u s constitution, was also cited as defendant in the action as laws of equities cited in us constitution were left for violations @ options of rich, powerfuls,legends viz michael causing pain, harm,damages and deficit causing sentiments of plaintiffs including the rev dr Kakmal karn k roy , one of plaintiffs above, filed action pro se, as officer of conglomerate of associations as plaintiffs see ealier court filings as cited below. Prayers included that assets of estate of deceased michael jackson nbe siezed by usa govt for possible judgement of traficing of minor children for unknown purposes and defendants’ role in the matters causing harm to ideals of people in usa including plaintiff dr roy et al……. illegal rain storm_activist Saranac Lake, NY Reply » |Report Abuse |Judge it! |#2 Jul 8, 2009 2 spl prosecutor be appointed to investigate civil corruption in r moreResolved Question: What do you think of these people?
Subject: What a den of thieves! What a den of thieves! Somebody spent a lot of time putting this together. Pretty good summary of what is known - how much more is hidden? $34,000 : The amount of federal taxes that Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner (D) failed to pay during his employment at the International Monetary Fund despite receiving extra compensation and explanatory brochures that described his tax liabilities. True: cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2009/01/timothy_geithner_obamas_nomine.html $75,000:The amount of money that the head of the powerful tax-writing committee, Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY), was forced to report on his taxes after the discovery that he had not reported income from a Dominican Republic rental property. His excuses for the failure started with blaming his wife, then his accountant and finally the fact that he didn't speak Spanish. True: nypost.com/seven/09102008/news/regionalnews/rangels_spanish_excuse_128444.htm $93,000: The INCREASE in the amount of petty cash each of our Congressional representatives voted to give themselves in January 2009 during the height of an economic meltdown. That's a $40 + million INCREASE! gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/01/its-recession-congress-gives-lawmakers.html See video here from Fox $133,900: The amount Fannie Mae "invested" in Chris Dodd (D-CT), head of the powerful Senate Banking Committee, presumably to repel oversight of the GSE prior to its meltdown. Said meltdown helped touch off the current economic crisis. In only a few years time, Fannie also "invested" over $105,000 in then-Senator Barack Obama. True: opensecrets.org/news/2008/07/top-senate-recipients-of-fanni.html $140,000: The amount of back taxes and interest that Cabinet nominee Tom Daschle (D) was forced to cough up after the vetting process revealed significant, unexplained tax liabilities. True: & nbsp;online.wsj.com/article/SB123335984751235247.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Wall Street Journal $356,000: The approximate amount of income and deductions that Daschle (D) was forced to report on his amended 2005 and 2007 tax returns after being caught cheating on his taxes. This includes $255,256 for the use of a car service, $83,333 in unreported income, and $14,963 in charitable contributions. True: online.wsj.com/article/SB123335984751235247.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Wall Street Journal $800,000: The amount of "sweetheart" mortgages Senate Banking Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) received from Countrywide Financial, the details for which he has refused to release details despite months of promises to do so. Countrywide was once the nation's largest mortgage lender and linked to Government-Sponsored Entities like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Their meltdown precipitated the current financial crisis. Just days ago in Pennsylvania , Countrywide was forced to pay $150,000,000 in mortgage assistance following "a state investigation that concluded that Countrywide relaxed its underwriting standards to sell risky loans to consumers who did not understand them and could not afford them." True:rightvoices.com/2008/08/21/more-sweetheart-loan-details-on-senator-chris-dodd-d-ct-chairman-of-the-senate-committee-on-banking-housing-and-urban-affairs/ $1,000,000: The estimated amount of donations by Denise Rich, wife of fugitive Marc Rich, to Democrat interests and the William J. Clinton Foundation in an apparent quid pro quo deal that resulted in a pardon for Mr. Rich. The pardon was reviewed and blessed by Obama Attorney General and then Deputy AG Eric Holder, despite numerous requests by government officials to turn it down. True: articles.latimes.com/2008/nov/20/nation/na-holder20 $12,000,000: The amount of TARP money provided to community bank OneUnited despite the fact that it did not qualify for funds, and was "under attack from its regulators for allegations of poor lending practices and executive-pay abuses." It turns out that Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), a key contributor to the Fannie Mae meltdown, just happens to be married to one of the bank's former directors. True: online.wsj.com/article/SB123258284337504295.html Wall Street Journal $23,500,000: The upper range of net worth Rep. Allan Mollohan (D-WV) accumulated in four years time according to The Washington Post through earmarks of "tens of millions of dollars to groups associated with his own business partners." True: washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/14/AR2006051401032.html Washington Post $2,000,000,000: ($2 billion) the approximate amount of money that House Appropriations Chairman David Obey (D-WI) is earmarking related to his son's lobbying efforts. The son, Craig Obey, is "a top lobbyist for the nonprofit group" that would receive a roughly $2 billion component of the "Stimulus" package. True: .newwest.net/topic/article/a_plan_for_stimulus_money_national_parks/C530/L37/ and this as a list of these moreVoting Question: macroeconmics study guide help!!!?
Question 1 3.34 points Save Macroeconomics is mostly focused on: the individual markets within an economy. only the largest industries in the economy. the economy as a whole. why businesses fail. Question 2 3.33 points Save The two topics of primary concern in macroeconomics are: short-run fluctuations in output and employment, and long-run economic growth. unemployment, and wage rates in labor markets. monopoly power of corporations, and small business profitability. oil prices and housing markets. Question 3 3.33 points Save The term "recession" describes a situation where: inflation rates exceed normal levels. output and living standards decline. an economy's ability to produce is destroyed. government takes a less active role in economic matters. Question 4 3.33 points Save Which of the following is used to measure directly the average standard of living across countries? Real GDP Nominal GDP Purchasing power parity Real GDP per person Question 5 3.33 points Save When demand shocks lead to recessions, it is mainly due to: price inflexibility the inability of government policy to affect demand. unexpected changes in the supply of goods and services. government regulations that prevent firms from adjusting output in response to the shocks. Question 6 3.33 points Save If the prices of all goods and services rose, but the quantity produced remained unchanged, what would happen to nominal and real GDP? nominal and real GDP would both rise nominal and real GDP would both be unchanged. real GDP would rise, but nominal GDP would be unchanged. nominal GDP would rise, but real GDP would be unchanged. Question 7 3.33 points Save Inflation is defined as: an increase in the overall level of prices. the rate of growth in nominal GDP. a situation where all prices in the economy rise simultaneously. the growth phase of the business cycle. Question 8 3.33 points Save A nation's gross domestic product (GDP): is the dollar value of all final output produced within the borders of the nation. is the dollar value of all final output produced by its citizens, regardless of where they are living. can be found by summing C + In + S + Xn. is always some amount less than its C + Ig+ G + Xn. Question 9 3.33 points Save In making international comparisons of living standards using GDP, which of the following is not adjusted for in the calculation? purchasing power parity the quantity of resources available to the economy population size different currency values Question 10 3.33 points Save When economists refer to "investment," they are describing a situation where: people are buying shares of corporate stock. resources are devoted to increasing future output. money is saved in a bank account. financial assets are purchased in the hope of a monetary gain. Question 11 3.33 points Save For an economy to increase investment, it must: increase savings increase present consumption buy more stocks and bonds increase nominal GDP Question 12 3.33 points Save Demand shocks: refer to unexpected changes in the desires of households and businesses to buy goods and services. refer to unexpected changes in the ability of firms to produce and sell goods and services. always have a negative impact on the economy. cause fewer short-run fluctuations than supply shocks. Question 13 3.33 points Save Supply shock: occur more frequently than demand shocks. usually result from fiscal and monetary policy changes. occur when sellers face unexpected changes in the availability and/or prices of key inputs. have been responsible for most of the recessions in the United States since World War II. Question 14 3.33 points Save A nation's gross domestic product (GDP): can be found by summing C + Ig + G + Xn. is the dollar value of the total output produced by its citizens, regardless of where they are living. can be found by summing C + S + G + Xn. is always some amount less than its NDP. Question 15 3.33 points Save GDP is: national income minus all non-income charges against output. monetary value of all final goods and services produced within the borders of a nation in a particular year. monetary value of all economic resources used in producing a year's output. monetary value of all goods and services, final and intermediate, produced in a specific moreResolved Question: Whats going to be the hot topic protests for the next 2 years?
Ok London the protest capital of the world for people not from there, people who left their home country or state and fled because they didn't like the regime. Its just under 3 years to the London olympics, so what hot topics are going to be the main reason for the protesters blocking roads wrecking Businesses and generally stopping people going about their daily routine? China: people welfare or animal welfare, Peta amnesty International.Tibet. Iraq Iran the middle east Israel, the list is endless. Which group or faction will demand the most space to air their grievances against a country taking part in the Olympics?One shot: i think it will be more in the millions, and thats only for the security for the olympics itself never mind the protesters out on the roads. moreVoting Question: why do white dudes sometimes like asian women who suck at speaking english?
just to get this clear i'm asian-american born in the US, but frequently, sometimes twice a year, go to asia to help my asian-born uncle's growing international architecture business as an apprentice/assistant. thus i've traveled nearly everywhere and can definitely notice if something catches my eyes/ears. one such topic is oriental/white relationships since a lot of our business involves travel between nations of such people. i notice there are many relationships between white dudes and asian-american women (who are born in US) but those relationships usually seem pretty normal because both partners are able to speak american english well and share each others' thoughts and feelings well. but i notice some white dudes are in relationships with asian ladies who aren't good at english. these relationships usually happen if a white dude goes to an asian country (like china) to "teach english" or gets stationed in a US military base (like mayba japan, south korea, phillippines). it also happens if the lady goes to the US or similar non-asian country probably as an international student in college. i find such relationships seem okay but a bad idea. yes my current girlfriend is american but a big factor in that is that i was born and spent most my life in the US and english is the language i speak best. but if i was only able to speak mandarin well i probably wouldn't be in a relationship with a person who wasn't good at communicating in Mandarin. thus if i wanted a relationship with a white/caucasian lady she'd have to speak Mandarin well it would seem pretty weird and not like a true soulmate if both partners don't share a strong affinity/ability in a common language. moreResolved Question: What should I do to become an expert in International Business?
I'm currently doing a MBA with a concentration in International Business but I think I won't get from it what I need to become an expert in this area. Which topics should I focus then on learning, which books should I be reading, which organizations should I'll be joining? And most importantly, which companies and positions should I be targeting to get a job at? moreVoting Question: Poli Sci people only!?
I need help finding a topic for a 10 page paper in my upper-level international negotiations course. Essentially, I'm looking for a case study in international negotiations to analyze, if it's contemporary that's great, if it happened some time ago I must discuss the affects it has on today. The only requirement is that it must be government to government (not government to business or vice versa). I'd really like to do something related to economics so any help would be great. Ten points and a digital pat on the back for the best answer! moreResolved Question: I need help decided on a topic dealing with International Business and Culture. Any ideas?
We are writing a research paper on cultural affects on international business, but we can break it down into something more specific. Any creative ideas? moreResolved Question: 10 differences b/w International Trade and Home Trade?Needed As Fast as possible?
Hi i am the student of business and i need the topic 10 differences b/w International Trade and Home Trade as soon as possible Note:Good Definition of "Trade" "home trade" "and international Trade" moreVoting Question: Paper on Cultural Barriers in International Business?
I'm doing a 10-page research paper on cultural barriers in international business. Can anyone help me w/ topics, examples, and sources? moreResolved Question: Should I get my High School Diploma or G.E.D? [MENSA Member]?
I am 18, and I am still in High School, and have some current issues about my High School Education and where I should go. I have about 12 Credits needed out of 24, soon to be 27. However, I haven taken upper level Classes: - AP Physics - AP Chem - AP Calc AB, BC - AP Music I have also won international awards for playing Clarinet, Math Awards and I am a Member of MENSA. (Please don't leave comments about I should be smart and know what to do - we are people too.) The credits that I am missing are a lot of the "Humanity Classes" and English Credit. I am well inclined in Science and Mathematics, but still lack Science Credit. But I am still missing about 2 years worth of credits. I would like to attend University as I feel High School is very oppressing and to my maturity level. I also disapprove of current teaching techniques. Or at least attend Community College to correct my GPA which I am sure is awful. I would enjoy learning about my topics at much higher levels. I am also very scholarly, and I know I will end up perusing a live in Academia and Research. So I really don't mind spending extra years in school. I also operation my own business and I make enough to support myself, profits of around 30K/year so far, but Research is where I belong, and I wish to attend a Top University in Genetics and Scientific Research. I am unsure if I should just take my G.E.D, and then apply to Community College to correct things, as I know I will perform just well on entrance exams. I even have AP Credit (But Failed the Class as I did not like the way things were going.) Thank you for your time! - Christopher moreResolved Question: What should I expect in a 'Business Essentials' class?
I am taking a class called "Business Essentials', in hopes of making my college application look more revealing to the business management administrators at the colleges I will apply for. I have pasted the brief course description below, and I would like to know what I should expect to learn in the class, and also if you think it is a smart choice to take this class. The first class also leads into a second business course, which leads into a third. If you think taking these classes would be wise, or if you have experience in classes such as these, please share! Thank You First Course - Business Essentials: Characteristics of business management including topics on human resources, leadership, social responsibility, ownership, international business, and finance. Second Course - International Business: Business International business structure, economic concepts, financial systems, trade law, and marketing systems. Third Course - Legal Environment of Business: Rights and responsibilities in personal law and business law; application activities to examine consumer, citizen and worker roles; US legal system and employer-employee relations. moreResolved Question: Which business class should i take?
I want to take a business class at this community college. What I wanna do in the future is open up my own businesses. Like stores, salons, clubs, etc. So here are my choices: Intro to Business Management A leadership course designed to enhance understanding of responsibilities associated with management in business. Topics will cover management styles and human behavior factors associated with managing staff. Intro to Business: Preparation for survival within the global economy. Topics such as small business management, managerial theory, international business, and marketing represent several important class components. Includes strong career guidance component. moreResolved Question: I need to make a powerpoint presentation for my International Business class?
I would like to know what can the topic be about? something interesting that's related to International Business. moreResolved Question: Need some help with topics for a research paper?
We are given 5 broad topics and we must narrow it down to a specific category to write 7-12 pages for a research paper. I would appreciate any sub categories I could write on for the following: 1. Business 2. Justice/law 3. National/international politics 4. Media 5. Technology And topics we can't write about are: abortion, capital punishment, cloning, euthanasia, gay marriage, or legalization of marijuana. I was thinking about a topic on how hybrid cars how they are beneficial, but overall the production is a scam and causes much environmental harm. It really boils down to the fact if i can write 7 pages on this. moreResolved Question: Why do some people not believe in global warming and that it is partially man made?
I try and be open minded and listen to people who have differing views than my own and understand where they are coming from. I often learn a great deal from listening to a variety of opinions. But the resistance to accepting global warming as a fact and that it is partially caused by the actions of mankind has gotten me stumped. I wonder if I understand the topic correctly and the point that the nonbelievers in global warming are making. I know many people who do not believe in global warming tend to be conservative in their political beliefs and I wonder if there is a connection. But I have not been able to find a good answer for why they believe this. I have heard them say that the earth goes through cycles of cooling and warming and this is just one of them. But the global warming we are experiencing at the moment is seen as different by the majority of the scientific community and not caused from a natural cycle. Since 2007 no scientific body of national or international standing has maintained a dissenting opinion about global warming. They all say that it is real and that it is at least partially caused by man. The New York Times reported: "The world's leading climate scientists said global warming has begun, is very likely caused by man, and will be unstoppable for centuries.... The phrase very likely translates to a more than 90 percent certainty that global warming is caused by man's burning of fossil fuels. That was the strongest conclusion to date, making it nearly impossible to say natural forces are to blame." Also On May 2, 2006, the Federal Climate Change Science Program, commissioned by the Bush administration in 2002, released the first of 21 assessments. “Studies ... show clear evidence of human influences on the climate system (due to changes in greenhouse gases, aerosols, and stratospheric ozone).... The observed patterns of change over the past 50 years cannot be explained by natural processes alone, nor by the effects of short-lived atmospheric constituents (such as aerosols and tropospheric ozone) alone.” And in a May 29, 2008 assessment, they stated: “It is well established through formal attribution studies that the global warming of the past 50 years is due primarily to human-induced increases in heat-trapping gases.” There also seems to be a link to global warming and the recent economic problems the world has been facing. Cap n' tax is one way the government has decided to deal with these linked issues here in the United States and in Europe they have dealt with it by creating the European Union Emission Trading System. I wonder if it is just a political conservative view here in the USA to attack anything that might hold businesses back from making a prophet. But if that is the case then why isn’t the conservative argument just focusing on how to deal with global warming and not try and argue against the idea of global warming as a whole? I feel like I am missing something. Why would apparently rational, intelligent people argue so strongly against something that seems self evident? I am still trying to be open minded about people not believing in global warming and that it is partially manmade but I have not been able discern why they make these claims. I would very much appreciate an explanation. moreResolved Question: Does anyone know any little known quotes about genocide and/or injustices?
I recently graduated from college and double-majored in Business and International Relations. I was recently asked to speak at an upcoming symposium focusing on modern genocide and/or injustices. Out of the list of quotes which I compiled, I settled on Elie Wiesel's quote: "We are on the threshold of a new century, a new millennium. What will the legacy of this vanishing century be? How will it be remembered in the new millennium? Surely it will be judged, and judged severely, in both moral and metaphysical terms. These failures have cast a dark shadow over humanity: two World Wars, countless civil wars, the senseless chain of assassinations - Gandhi, the Kennedys, Martin Luther King, Sadat, Rabin - bloodbaths in Cambodia and Nigeria, India and Pakistan, Ireland and Rwanda, Eritrea and Ethiopia, Sarajevo and Kosovo; the inhumanity in the gulag and the tragedy of Hiroshima. And, on a different level, of course, Auschwitz and Treblinka. So much violence; so much indifference." Being a college grad, I know better than to comprise my presentation almost exclusively of quotes and be the basis, but I just want to provide background information. I realize that some of the topics mentioned aren't exactly contemporary, but does anyone know of any interesting little-known quotes of this nature? Thanks for whatever you can provide... moreResolved Question: To be a senator which form of political science would be best?
I have studied other senators but i can't really find exactly what they branched off in to.. thanks for feedbackk. Comparative Politics (Most courses satisfy X area multicultural requirement) Introductory course and prerequisite to upper-level courses in the field: CPO2002 Comparative politics studies the domestic politics of countries throughout the world and develops an understanding of how politics works by observing the differences and similarities among various political systems. Comparative politics is interdisciplinary because to understand the politics of a country, we must also understand something of its economy, social system, international position, history, and culture. International Relations Introductory course and prerequisite to upper-level courses in the field: INR2002 International relations is the study of the political relationships among the world’s national governments. Courses in international relations look at many of the problems and issues of world politics and provide possible explanations for the events we witness. Topics include such things as the causes and effects of war and peace; the difficulties faced by nations in making agreements; the role of international organizations such as the United Nations; the formation of foreign policy; and global responses to contemporary social problems. American Government (Note that some courses with the POS prefix are not American Government courses) Introductory course and prerequisite to upper-level courses in the field: POS1041 The study of American politics aims to answer important and enduring questions about politics and government at the local, state, and national levels. Various courses consider such topics as political participation and voting behavior; the conduct of elected politicians, both in campaigning and in governing; and institutions like interest groups, bureaucracy, and the courts. Courses use theoretical, historical, and analytical perspectives to illuminate the workings of the American political system. Public Policy Introductory course and prerequisite to upper-level courses in the field: PUP3002 The study of public policy focuses on what governments do, how and why they do it, and what the consequences are. Such studies may focus on governmental decisions made at any level and in any nation, and can range from studies of specific government actions or programs to more general assessments of government performance. Public Administration Introductory course: PAD3003 – a good first course, not prerequisite to upper-level courses Public administration courses are taught by the Reuben Askew School of Public Administration. The PAD internship is the only one of their courses that cannot count toward the political science major. Public administration studies the role and functioning of bureaucracies in the formulation and implementation of public policy. It looks at the legal, financial, and managerial aspects of government activities, with a practical and applied approach. It can be thought of a business administration for the public sector.IM NOT ASKING HOW TO BE A SENATOR. I HAVE RESEARCHED ALL OF THAT; I WANT TO KNOW WHICH FIELD OF POLITICAL SCIENCE WILL LOOK BEST ON MY RESUME AND WHY?i plan to major in law and become a lawyer but i wanted my minor to be in social sciences.. thanks. moreResolved Question: Which of the two major US political parties should I join, and where on the political spectrum do I stand?
I'm going to list my position on a few common "hot topics" and I need you to tell me: 1. Which of the two major US political parties I should register with (I'm not wasting my time with any third party. Tell me whether the GOP or the Democrat party is **most** in line with my views). 2. Where I should say I stand on the three dimensional political spectrum (this involves more than just a simple bipartisan label. As I understand it, with respect to economic issues one is somewhere between "statist" and "libertarian", while with respect to personal issues one is somwhere between "liberal" and "conservative") SO HERE GOES: Abortion: I'm 100% pro-choice for the first two trimesters of pregnancy. Abortions should only be procured in the third trimester due to health risks of either the fetus OR the mother. Gay rights: I'm in favor of extending the federal right to marry to gays, lesbians, and transgendered people. Separation: I firmly believe in the complete separation of church and state. The government (and all its subsidiaries) should in no way shape or form endorse anything religious. Likewise, government must stay completely out of church business. Embryonic Stem-Cell Research: Obviously since I'm pro-choice I'm pro stem-cell research. Military: I firmly believe that a world superpower **must** have the strongest military possible. That military must be a noble and moral military though; one that does not torture or abuse its power. Israel V. Palestine: Israel has an innate right to exist. If I had to put an arbitrary number to the amount of guilt to be foisted on the two parties, I'd say some 85% to 90% of the conflict rests squarely on the Palestinian shoulders, especially while they have HAMAS representing them. Health-Care: I believe access to basic health care should be a civil right. I hope to see a **Single Payer System** implemented while the actual **rendering of service** be left to the private sector. Government should pay for health care, but doctors and hospitals should compete. Education: I take a very similar position on education as I do with health care. I wish to see a **Single Payer System** replace our current socialist system. The Government should front the bill for education however we the consumers deserve to have a choice in who renders the service. The Government should not provide education, only the money for it. I hope to see schools COMPETING for students and funds. Environment: We ALL have to live in the same environment on the same planet. NOBODY NO MATTER HOW MUCH MONEY THEY HAVE has a right to destroy our collective environment. Though I typically consider myself a "free-market" advocate, the environment is where I draw the line. Anti-pollution laws, carbon-emission laws, etc. I 100% favor. Hate Crimes Legislation: 100% against them. A crime is a crime is a crime and a legal victim is only those who are DIRECTLY affected and accosted by the crime. Free Speech: This is a BIGGY to me. Europe and Canada with their "hate speech" statutes and their howbeit subtle forms of censorship can go to hell. Every person should have complete freedom in expressing their ideas no matter how ugly, bigoted, and revolting such ideas are. The government should in no way impede on such speech. Trade: I advocate international free trade. SO..... Where do I stand? 1. Should I register with the Democrats or the Republicans? 2. Am I a "Liberal-Libertarian", a "Conservative-Libertarian", a "Liberal-Statist", or a "Conservative-Statist"? moreResolved Question: Zeitgeist on the Federal Reserve, What can I do?
Well, I just spent the past hour watching a video that has drastically changed my opinion on certain topics beyond a doubt. If the international bankers do indeed continue with their plan to unify the world under a one world government and take away our freedom, who we are, what we stand for with the RFID chip, is there anything I can do. I am a simple AMERICAN without any ties to politicians or big businesses but am willing to fight for the freedom and liberties that was bestowed upon myself by our founding fathers. What the Rockefeller's, Rothschild's etc are doing is out right madness and HAVE TO BE STOPPED. Who is going to stop them when they control everything though, from our currency to our media they are controlling our world as we know it. Should we go back to the Gold Standard, if so what can I do to help. I do not want to sit on my @** as the dumbed down american public is being swindled by the ones who we think are out there doing our country a service. How can we get our government to come out with the truth?Does any one else believe that all these cash for gold businesses going on are set up by large groups to collect a substantial portion of gold so when the time comes to move to the amero the thought of using gold would not even be in contention. moreResolved Question: Best way to learn about investment management and practice it?
I've become very interested in finance/international finance and all related topics (Investment, private equity, mutual funds, hedge funds, stock market, portfolio, securities, trading ect), this has come to me since starting to work at a bank. I do more traditional banking now which is relatively easy, I currently work as a teller. I want to go back to school and I've been eying a Global Business and Public Policy degree as well as a Finance Degree. Someone taught me that I can self teach myself all the skills I need for the topics listed above and has given me a list of books I should buy, implying that paying for college might be unnecessary. Can that be true? All those analysts, brokers, hedge fund managers, don't they go to school first and then get some hands-on experience with firms and banks? Any help is appreciated. moreResolved Question: What fashion career can you get with a major in Finance and International Business?
I'm interested in workin in the business field. I'm also interested in workin in the fashion industry, but not as a designer. As you can see I'm not sure what career goal i'm should go for, so i'm askin for a bit advice and gudiance of where I can find better assistant. Thanks Plus if you have any experiences also let me know what career goal you went for with a major in these topic, doesn't have to be in a fashion industry type... moreVoting Question: I want to be in business and investing and so forth how do I learn all about economies and all other things?
I did not study as a youth, am not in college, and have now been studying these things for a little while. I want to learn business, investing, international trade, retail, wholesale, economics, and all other things pertaining. What should I study I am very eager? Are there topics because I do not know them all, are there resources like books and websites, can I teach myself what certain college classes would teach me? ect ect ect... I would go to college but am already 25 and am just not sure that I want to spend 5 years and a load of cash since I don't really think there would be that much return in the entrepreneurial stuff I want to do. moreResolved Question: 1984 by George Orwell essay?
So my topic is to talk about if i believe our u.s. government is going to be like that of 1984's. I talked about how the surveillance technology is one reason we could become like the book and another is how the economy is bad and the gov. has to take over the companies. But, by doing that, the government has control over those companies which controls the salaries, like 1984. In Winston’s world, 1984 was a time where no one could be trusted, nothing was what it seemed, and thinking was considered a violation by law. Winston’s world was a society in which the government had absolute power and dictated the daily lives of the citizens through the use of technology and economic control. Telescreens, camera-like devices, were placed in rooms to observe people’s every movements, speakers listened in on people’s conversations and little things such as a person’s breathing, and spies were hiding in every direction. The government also had total control on the economy, controlling salaries of all citizens. Today, the government has cameras placed almost everywhere, they could listen to and trace anyone’s calls, and are pushing for RFID (Radio Frequency ID) tracking microchips to be placed inside of humans and everyday-items. The government is supposedly using surveillance for “security” purposes, but if under the wrong hands, they could use the sophisticated technologies to control people’s everyday activities, similar to the world of 1984. In addition, the bank and automotive bailouts making the headlines today further strengthens the government power of the U.S. economy. Government intervention allows them to control the salaries and bonuses of both the financial and automotive industries. In public bathrooms, malls, schools, buses, streetlights, buildings – Cameras are placed almost everywhere. Wherever a person goes, there is a high probability that a camera is around and watching. Even a person’s conversation on the phone or email to a friend may be read without the person’s knowledge. Months after September 11, 2001, President Bush signed a law that “broadly expanded the government’s authority to eavesdrop on the international telephone calls and e-mail messages of American citizens without warrants” (Risen 1). The law was signed due to the infamous tragedies of 9/11 caused by the attacks of terrorists. The surveillance program, also known as the Patriot allows the government to screen telephone and internet communications for possible terrorist activity. About three years later, Bush intensified the law by legalizing “certain types of physical searches on American soil and the collection of American’s business records” (Risen 1). The emergence of the Surveillance Act is stated that it is for the security of the United States and its people, but some people debate if the federal legislation have “reduced American freedom without increasing our security” (Bovard 1). In 2002, a FBI agent came into a library and had the list of all users surrendered because someone “smelled something strange” about a library patron of Middle Eastern descent. The intensifying of government surveillance throughout the years proves that the government is becoming like that of 1984’s. As this is happening, people’s rights are decreasing and their freedom is becoming limited. These days, the economy is devastated and numerous businesses that once flourished are now in great trouble, are near bankruptcy, or are already bankrupted. Recently, big financial and auto companies, Bank of America, Citigroup, General Motors, and Chrysler.... So i don't know what to say after that... my only sources i can use are periodicals (newspapers) and the book, 1984. So I'm looking at this one article to talk about the government owning companies but i'm confused by it and don't know how to explain it in the paragraph. please help T.T http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/30/AR2009033003409.html moreResolved Question: 3 Questions about (so called) Armenian Genocide?
1.Why does not any government accept/deny any other scientific controversial theories (i mean like German government accepting the Big Bang Theory and French governments saying "Nooo! We, in France, do not accept that theory and we will send anybody who accepts it to prison!") but they insist on accepting (so called or not) Armenian Genocide which actually is a business of history, "a scientific discipline" and while there are remarkable historians who disagree? Doesn't that restrict the independence of scientific constitutions? 2. How come the parliament members of a government "who are neither historians nor scientists" can decide on a controversial topic? this last Q is for Turks 3. Why does Turkey not found an international institute whose aim will be to study genocides and such controversial cases all around the world, so that (maybe)... one day science winsOMG look how many trolls we have here... moreVoting Question: need help for dissertation topic?
for mcs international business management. my topic is small businesses in afghanistan, but have to narrow it and have a very good, hot and debatable topic. please help! moreResolved Question: How do I study abroad for my MBA at (University of Western Sydney) US and what Jobs can I work? (BSME)?
Okay. So I have read up on the costs of studying abroad and it seems to be a great way to save a lot of money on a graduate degree, as well as learn some international business experience while immersing myself in a different culture. I am currently a student at the University of North Carolina Charlotte completing a 4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering in approximately 2 years or so, and plan on obtaining an MBA at UWS (University of Western Sydney) after I have completed my degree here. I also realize there are many of tests and regulations that are required, such as the TOEFL and IELTS, as well as having to study the GMAT (it is an MBA after all) I am fluent in English already, while also delving into the studies of French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese languages. I heard this will improve my chances of acceptance into the area. I was curious as to which visa I should/can apply for if I intend to look for a job while I study there, Hopefully in Mechanical Engineering or a translator if I can't find that. I am not sure what regulations they have and would incorporate while you are a student in that area, and if we are allowed to work. I am hoping to study part time for the MBA during night hours while working so that I don't just run completely out of money, and hopefully obtain work experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a local company or branch. I am assuming that western Sydney has a lot of job offers in this occupation of course, which I am not very certain of. If there are any Aussies in this area and have knowledge on this topic, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again in advance, I know it is quite a long and complicated question. Anyone? Help =( moreResolved Question: How do I study abroad for my MBA at (University of Western Sydney) UWS and what Jobs can I work? (BSME)?
Okay. So I have read up on the costs of studying abroad and it seems to be a great way to save a lot of money on a graduate degree, as well as learn some international business experience while immersing myself in a different culture. I am currently a student at the University of North Carolina Charlotte completing a 4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering in approximately 2 years or so, and plan on obtaining an MBA at UWS (University of Western Sydney) after I have completed my degree here. I also realize there are many of tests and regulations that are required, such as the TOEFL and IELTS, as well as having to study the GMAT (it is an MBA after all) I am fluent in English already, while also delving into the studies of French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese languages. I heard this will improve my chances of acceptance into the area. I was curious as to which visa I should/can apply for if I intend to look for a job while I study there, Hopefully in Mechanical Engineering or a translator if I can't find that. I am not sure what regulations they have and would incorporate while you are a student in that area, and if we are allowed to work. I am hoping to study part time for the MBA during night hours while working so that I don't just run completely out of money, and hopefully obtain work experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a local company or branch. I am assuming that western Sydney has a lot of job offers in this occupation of course, which I am not very certain of. If there are any Aussies in this area and have knowledge on this topic, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again in advance, I know it is quite a long and complicated question.Anyone? Help =( moreResolved Question: is this normal for people to act this stupid at my job?
some quick details without giving too much info. i have worked at a helpdesk for a major international company for the past 2 years and my current position is to serve as a sort of team lead. ive been doing this for the past year. when our helpdesk analysts have issues, they come to me and i usually fix them/point them in the right direction. anyway, this sets me up for lots of interaction with my coworkers. most of the people that work here are fat and have horrible body odor some of the fat people like to walk up to my lunch and just help themselves - i cant eat after someone has touched my food any time someone says something they think should be funny or cool, its just totally freaking retarded and off topic. i will tell people how to do something multiple times per night, several days a week...and they will continue to ask me how to do it. example ' how do i tie my shoes' then i show them how.... 5 minutes later ' ok, but how do i tie my shoes? ' the leadership has been hiring more black people (nothing against blacks!) as a more affirmative action motion. the only problem is that they are hiring these ghetto thug guys and since 100% of our business is done on the phone... you'd think they would be required to speak professionally. they constantly use that 'thugspeak ebonics' tone and nobody (except the other ganstathugs) can understand a damn thing they say. i feel like im taking crazy pills. nobody else seems to notice these idiots but me... do i not belong? or am i the crazy one? moreResolved Question: Very Important Career Path Guidance Needed?
Hi, this is a lengthy question but please could I have the best possible answers from people who may have done what I want to do with my life, or are very knowledgeable in this field. I'm currently 16 years old and live in the UK, finishing my final year in secondary school in the next two months. My predicted grades are good on the onset (As & Bs), and I'm strong in Maths. My dream is to one day move out to the USA and live and work there as an airline pilot. I have come to love aircraft over the years (from around 5) as I fly at least three times a year and know all the types etc. etc. very well. For college, I will be studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics & Business Studies (are these good choices for my career path?), but after this I have no clue at all as to where next, when and what to study, and how. I would love to train in the USA to fulfill this dream, but the Internet just returns hard to understand information on the topic, and I would like some advice I can count on about my college subjects and most importantly where to next. Is it possible for me to train in the US, cost effectively? What is a green card? How can I get one? Do I need one? What else would I need? Would someone other than my low-middle class parents be able to fund the expenses? Could I ever live along the North Shore in Chicago and work for like AA or Continental, based at O'hare International Airport? Please give me some valuable advice as to how to do this after college and I will seriously consider it, because at the moment I haven't a clue. Many, many thanks Tom. moreResolved Question: HOW BAD AM I DIGGING MYSELF IN A DITCh?
I'm a sophomore in High School. I take school very seriously but I think i'm hurting my chances. As a freshmen I aced my classes. High Honor student. I took all honors classes. I believe my lowest grade was a 92. This year is a little different. I'm taking all honors classes just as last year but I'm also taking 2 AP classes. AP Biology and AP U.S Government. I'm doing very well in U.S Government. 1st rI got an 89, 2nd Quarter 90, 3rd Quarter 94. AP Biology well lets just say i'm getting my butt kicked. 1st quater 90, 2nd 78, 3rd, 78. Trust me this class is not easy but academics shouldn't be easy. I want to get into the Finance field. Investment banking, Investment managment, or even one day go in for business myself in real estate investment and securities. Right now as a sophomore my weighted GPA is 3.77. Please you don't have to tell me. I already know it is low. I have over 200 hours of community service. I'm invloved in Amnesty International (treasurer), Film team (we film school sporting events and announce), Math League, I'm looking to start a debate team and chess club if the school will every fund me but that is a whole nother issue. If I do well on the SAT's, Get even more community service hours, raise my GPA. I"m taking 2 more AP's next year and there topics that interest me unlike biology. In addition to a good essay can I get into schools such as Cornell, UC Berkley, Michigan State, UCLA, Columbia, George Town, Boston College. I know a few that I mentioned are pushing it but I still have another year to improve along with this quater that I'm currently in so I'm trying very hard. Excuse the spelling. I type fast and I don't really check for spelling unless it is an important paper or document. moreResolved Question: Is this what we want to saddle ourselves with in an Economic Depression (see below)?
Turkey's industrial output plummets, economy slows 18 mins ago Hande Culpan Print Story Turkey's industrial output plunged by a record 23.7 percent in February compared to activity 12 months ago, official data showed Wednesday, strengthening expectations that the once-booming emerging market economy is heading into recession. Skip related content Related photos / videos A steel worker lights his cigarette in front of giant iron melting pot in a factory in …More Enlarge photo Related content PM recession strategy 'collapsing' German, French data show eurozone motors straining Japan eyes huge stimulus as trade collapses Related Hot Topic: Financial Crisis Have your say: Financial Crisis Price by PriceStock prices Company name Last price Percentage change CENTRAL BK CP (MI) 16.10 – Wednesday's slump was the seventh month in a row that industrial production declined amid contracting domestic demand and falling exports as Turkey is hit by the global economic downturn. The data, published by the Turkish Statistics Institute, showed that the biggest contraction was in the automative sector which plummeted by a staggering 58.7 percent. Manufacturing industry output was down by 25.9 percent in total, the institute said. "We expect a similar output performance in March. However we expect some recovery starting in April as the recently introduced tax cuts have led to inventory depletion in some of the key industries such as the automotive," Yarkin Cebeci, a senior economist at JP Morgan, said. Last month, the Turkish government announced tax cuts in the housing, automotive, appliances and electronics sectors for three months in a bid to revive falling demand. The February figures also increase pressure on the central bank to cuts its key rates as the decline in demand pulls down inflation which hit 7.89 percent in March. "This result supports the case for another 50 basis point cut by the Central bank in this month?s monetary policy meeting," Cebeci said. In March, the central bank trimmed its key borrowing rate to 10.5 percent in the fifth consecutive cut since November. Analysts underlined that the figures point to a deeper contraction in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of the year after the economy slumped a massive 6.2 percent in the last quarter of 2008. Gains the first three quarters of 2008 helped GDP end 2008 with a 1.1 percent growth. "We expect gross domestic product to plunge 9.0 percent in the first quarter, 5.1 percent in the second quarter and 3.1 percent in the third quarter and then grow 3.6 percent in the last quarter of the year," Cebeci said. The scenario sees Turkey's economy contracting by 3.4 percent in the whole of 2009, he added. The Turkish economy had been one of the strongest in the region in recent years, having grown by 8.4 percent in 2005, 6.9 percent in 2006 and 4.7 percent in 2007 under recovery programmes backed by the International Monetary Fund in the wake of two severe financial crises. The government is under pressure to finalize a long-delayed fresh deal with the IMF to weather the crisis and has said that it will invite an IMF team this month to conluded negoations which had been suspended since January. Financial markets and business circles have long been pressing for the deal, but the government is under fire for dragging its hells on the deal ahead of local elections on March 29 which saw the ruling party lose support for mismanaging the economic crisis.Beefy - don't play with the grown ups then, go back to play school.Obama & the EU want to add Turkey to our problems - why ?!Ray - i was probably referring of the ass-licking of our leader Brown toward Obama.only 3 answers when celeb trivia gets loads? speaks volumes !! moreVoting Question: which is a good topic for a research paper in international business?
Its for my school exercise so someone please suggest me some good topics related to international business. moreResolved Question: Indian Management Academy?
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I'm doing cambridge international exams, Advanced level. Could anyone help me to sort out the topics that will be possible to come under Accounting paper 2 and paper 4? like cashflows and all. Help me out in business too, if possible. moreResolved Question: Could anyone give me some suggestions of an essay topic on international business management?
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