Enron, at its zenith, was the largest energy trading company worldwide and the seventh largest corporation in the United States of America. Kenneth Lay founded the company during the 1980ās in Houston, Texas, and he, alongside Jeffrey Skilling, are recognized as the figures behind the companyās growth and success. From 1996 to 2000, company sales increased nearly eight-fold from $13.3 billion to a whopping $100.8 billion. In August 2000, Enron shares reached its peak with a value of $90.56, and...
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Abstract Samsung Group is Korea's largest multinational conglomerate. Samsung Electronics is Korea's largest electronics industry and the largest subsidiary of the Samsung Group. Samsung Galaxy Note series models have been regarded as the 'flagship' model of Android, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has a double-curved screen, blue body, iris recognition, new S Pen, waterproof, dust-proof and other functions have been recognized and expected by many netizens. Among them, the huge Chinese market has made great contributions to its achievements....
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āCompare how far and in what ways death is presented as harder for those left behindā. Death is often presented as a bringer of horror and destruction; it is a grave reminder of the loss of a loved one, and how the living continue to live on without their presence. Indeed, grief is carried in many ways and from many circumstances, as of which will be seen in the texts I will be discussing. Birthday Letters by Ted Hughes, and...
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Political consumerism is becoming an increasingly popular form of political participation as its impacts of causing positive global changes are becoming more significant outside of conventional political methods such as voting (Breivik et al. 2007). Defining political consumption is key to understanding its aims. As argued by Follesdal et al. (2004, pp. xiv) political consumption is: Consumer choice of producers and products with the goal of changing objectionable institutional or market practices. It is based on attitudes and values regarding...
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In contemporary literature, novels such as The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas or The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander depict the cycle of oppression among African Americans. A book from the perspective of a Caucasian police officer advocating white privilege or racism is rarely seen on the shelves of bookstores, much less debated or cherished for its literary merit. Set in the 20th century, Heart of Darkness by author Joseph Conrad...
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1.0 Introduction This research was to explore the awareness on the halal concept among kindergarten teachers in Kubang Pasu, Kedah district. In this chapter, the researcher highlighted the background of the study, problem statement, research objectives, research questions, the significance of the study, scope of study, limitations, and the organization of the study. 1.1 Background of the study Halal is often associated with the dietary rules of Muslims. Like many religions, Islam prescribes a set of dietary guidelines for its...
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Introduction A person undertakes to read and enjoy a work of literature only if he is truly interested in acquainting himself with it. This is not to say that people do not read literary texts due to other motives. In contrast anyone would want to watch a film even if it is an adaptation of a literary text as long as it manages to maintain the interest of its spectator from the beginning till the end. When filmmakers venture into...
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The goal of palliative care is to provide artificial support the end of their life is near. Palliative care can consist of: withholding or withdrawing futile treatment, which is not considered to be euthanasia or assisted suicide. Fully legal care of terminally sick people, such as withholding or withdrawing futile treatment, should mewer involve an intention to end a patientās life. It is important to take onto consideration that some terminally ill patients are expressing a desire to die rather...
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Claim: Interpersonal relationships arenāt the same in every culture. Rationale: The topic of interpersonal attraction and its similarities and differences across cultures is often debated about. The question of whether culture affects relationships, especially romantic ones has often had many stereotypes surrounding it. This shows that many people believe that interpersonal relationships are different across cultures, which is what this essay will discuss. Interpersonal relationships are defined as the social connections or affiliations, whether it be romantic or platonic, between...
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The state of āpost-politicsā, whereby society is characterised by political apathy and a lack of substantial political change, is often portrayed as having transpired concurrently with the trend of rising global consumerism. Indeed, many academics argue that capitalist domination has been irreversibly strengthened through a culture of excessive consumption that intrinsically reinforces hegemonic power (Briggs, 2012; Dean, 2009; Rushkoff and Griffith, 1999). While forms of traditional political participation such as voting or party membership have steadily declined, these conventional types...
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College is an institution of higher learning that rewards students with a degree. A degree is supposed to provide students with a greater choice when it comes to job opportunities and better-paying jobs in the working industry. Going to college also provides students with many personal and interpersonal skills. It gives them time students to mature as they figure out what they want to do in their first years of higher education. Most high school students endeavor to join college...
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Introduction. Zambian humanism, a socialist ideology, was developed by Kenneth Kaunda, an independent Zambia`s first president. It was made the national philosophy and ideology of Zambia in April 1967. The ideology was composed of a combination of many elements which did not always fit together into an organic whole. Among them include African traditions, socialism, radical Christianity, existential humanism, and Kaunda`s personal convictions (Kaunda,1966). Kaunda`s motivation for proposing this ideology appears to have been the desire to break free from...
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The aim of this report is to look at the lived experiences of those who have received sex education while at school, and the impacts this education has on people in their later lives. Previous research has been evaluated in the Irish context, yet no research has looked into creating more inclusive sex education in Ireland. This research report will look at the need for feminist-based sex education in Ireland and pose the question; What do young people think of...
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Project STAR covers kindergarten to third-grade pupils in 80 Tennessee schools launched in the 1985/86 school year. Boyd-Zaharias (1999) emphasizes that all schools in Tennessee, which were able to provide a minimum of one of each of the three different treatment classes, more specifically small (13-17 pupils), regular (22-25 pupils) and regular with a teaching aide (22-25 pupils), were asked to take part in the project to guarantee an unmatched sample. As well as to ensure that students from different...
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Literature review 1 Nutritional status and its indicators The concept of nutritional status has been referred to as the condition of the body with respect to each nutrient and to the entire state of the body's weight and condition (UNAP, 2011). This nutritional status equilibrium is antagonized by three processes namely, reduced intake of food; changes in utilization of food and nutrients and increase in nutritional requirements. A destabilization in this equilibrium will normally imply a loss or reduction in...
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Introduction: Selling goods or services to customers through several channels and to earn a profit is a complex concept of knowledge and skills. Walmart stands first in the world as a retailer serving more than 324 million customers with 20,000 stores in 28 countries. Whether it is in-store purchases or social mentions or any other online activity, Walmart has always been one of the best retailers in the world. Walmart ensures its best service to the customers by keeping customer...
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The role of the judiciary in the political process is a complex one, and, as with much else in politics is essentially a question of who wields power. In recent times, it is also an issue that has achieved significant public salience, with high-profile Supreme Court rulings on both sides of the Atlantic occurring at the same time as growing public indignation at the apparent unaccountability of international courts which seek to alter domestic law. This dissertation will analyse the...
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āLife of Piā and āFrankensteinā are disclosures that perfectly challenge the boundary of ethics thus morality is a vital theme in both the novel and movie as both contexts have parallel implications primarily through Pi and Frankensteinās peril. Mary Shelley reverses the role of man and monster whereas Ang Lee blurs the line of morality by presenting two stories, one which reveals the extreme cruelty of mankind and one which offers Pi as a resilient hero. Following the storm, Pi...
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Introduction This paper set out to give an analysis of two research papers by LaÅ”toviÄka-Medin (2020) and Trevor et al.(2020). Exposure to particulate matter can be harmful to people's health. There have been several studies by scientists to help people monitor their exposure to these particulates. Often the coronavirus is labeled as a particulate matter, hence the need to control its presence. An experimental study was conducted by LaÅ”toviÄka-Medin (2020) to demonstrate how to visualize coronavirus by interacting with it...
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Ben Martin Research Essay Heart of Darkness(1899) 12 April 2019 In-text references; Conrad, J. (2007). Heart of Darkness. Penguin publication. The power of the written text lies in its ability to capture the things that make us human. Examine the extent to which Heart of Darkness has represented its context of the situation to this end. Joseph Conradās Heart of Darkness (1899) portrays an unsettling but vital aspect of human nature; our inherent darkness, which ultimately leads to our capacity...
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Introduction Stephen King is one of the most established names in the world and he has had an effect on so many generations. Since the 70s, Stephen King has become the most famous horror writer. His books are a mainstay of book racks everywhere in the world. The genius of Stephen King has produced a multi-media franchise that has included movies, gaming, television shows and comic books. āItās nearly impossible to overstate how influential Stephen King is. For the past...
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Introduction: The Importance of Leadership and the Program's Purpose Leadership is defined as the ability to empower followers (Conger 17) through guidance, example, and encouragement. Leaders vary in style: some are bold and transform their followers by instilling in them a vision of what they can achieve and how to achieve it. Other leaders are humble and inspire their followers by serving them, identifying their needs, and ensuring that those needs are met. Therefore, a leadership program is important for...
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The Unsolved Mystery of JonBenet Ramsey With an unsolved murder of a young girl on Christmas night, contaminated evidence, and neglectful police officers, the case of JonBenet Ramsey is perhaps one of the most infamous cold cases in the United States. The gruesome murder of the six-year-old beauty queen from Boulder, Colorado, left the entire nation in a state of paranoia and blame. The world needed to know why, how, and who. Why would someone do such a heinous thing...
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Introduction to Time Management for University Students A lot of university students complain about running out of time when asked to do a certain task, they get frustrated because they are not able to make it before the deadline. Time management is an ability that every student must not only know but also apply. Time management is extremely important, particularly when it comes to university students since it will boost their grades and improve their productivity (Laurie & Hellsten, 2002)....
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Introduction: Unveiling the Complexities of Masculinity in Igbo Society No singular work of the twentieth century explores the complexity of the Igbo tradition and its ties with concrete nativism and toxic masculinity like Chinua Achebeās Things Fall Apart does. This adorable story, set in in the transition period that straddles the pre-colonial Igbo society and the time of the arrival of the Europeans, i.e. during the late nineteenth century revolves around Okonkwo as the epicenter of the ideas that the...
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Throughout U.S. History, the American government has consistently been a central actor in foreign conflicts and affairs. Over time, the United States has grown to be one of the largest and most powerful nations in the world, and although presidents have tried to lead the US down independent paths, the United States has always dealt with international relations. First, the United States has constantly promoted democracy and capitalism across the foreign world in hopes of their own benefit. Second, the...
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Talcott Parsons was an American sociologist who was born on December 13, 1902. He is seen by many as the most influential American sociologist. He has brought the ideas of Weber and Durkheim to American students. After bringing this to his students, he challenged them to think bigger than the ideas brought forth to them. One of the theories he talked about was the Modernization theory. Modernization theory can be defined as āthe thesis that all societies will inevitably and...
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Learning plans are a key component of student learning in professional practice settings. The learning plan is a dynamic document that informs the learner, preceptor, and faculty advisor in relation to selecting learning opportunities. The idea is that learning evolves over the course of the practical experience as studentsā learning needs unfold, therefore these plans are revisited and revised throughout the semester. The student is to reflect on their own personal knowledge base from past courses and clinical experiences to...
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Title of Work: āMother Tongueā Author: Amy Tan Occasion: Explain the context of the piece. What has caused the speaker to say what s/he says? Minimum of 3 sentences. Include 3 quotes as evidence and explain what each quote tells us about the occasion. The Genesis of "Mother Tongue": A Personal Revelation āMother Tongueā was inspired by Tanās realization of the certain type of English she uses with her mother in comparison to her formal diction. As she was speaking...
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Introduction to Hisaye Yamamoto and Her Works Hisaye Yamamoto was a Japanese American, Nisei (āSecond Generationā) author. One of her most famous works, Seventeen Syllables, and other short stories, was a collection of short stories produced over her 40-year career. Owing to the nature of Realistic Fiction writing, the short stories of Hisaye Yamamoto reveal her perspective on gender roles in Japanese culture and the generational conflicts between the Issei and Nisei, with her technique of double-telling in her stories....
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