Cultural Diversity in Local Politics Overview This paper explores the limits and potentials of ethnic and racial coalition building in Los Angeles. The demographic changes that have occurred in Los Angeles during the past twenty years have been extraordinary‚ both in scope and diversity. The area has witnessed a literal boom in population growth‚ increasing from 7 million in 1970 to 8.8 million in 1990. (US Bureau of the Census) However‚ it is the dramatic change in ethnic and racial diversity
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1. What are the facilitating developments that have allowed health care to start globalizing? The first major development that has allowed health care to start globalizing is technology. The second major development that has allowed health care to start globalizing is cost of medical care in the U.S. The third major development that has allowed health care to start globalizing is the non-insured and the under-insured. The fourth major development that has allowed health care to start globalizing
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technological elements of the external environment are a part of the LoNGPEST analysis‚ which is being used to scan a firms environment‚ so it in a best possible way can adopt to it. In this essay‚ I will attempt to explain how technology has been a vital reason for the globalization‚ and how it has made the world more efficient. There is no doubt that the development of information and communications technology is one of the causes for globalization. The table below shows the reduction in communicating and
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Patents: General: Meaning of patent The word patent is not defined in the tax legislation. The legislation covers patents granted anywhere in the world except where it specifically refers to a UK patent. A patent consists of rights conferred by letters patent to the exclusive use and benefits of a particular invention. It will last for a specified period. The period for which a patent lasts is often referred to as the term of the patent. A patent is a form of protection for an inventor. A person
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Have you ever seen a homeless man standing on a street corner‚ asking for money and wondered ‘Why doesn’t he get a job? What does he need money for? Where is that money actually going? Is there any way I can help him?’ Don’t worry‚ you wouldn’t be alone. Many people in today’s society would agree that homelessness isn’t a good thing; so‚ how come the majority of cities aren’t doing anything about the 500‚000 people living on the streets just in the United States? Lots of people are misinformed about
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Chlorine in Photosynthesis Experiment Abstract Photosynthesis the means by which green plants and different types of organisms use light from the sun to synthesize foods from CO2 and H2O. Chlorine is a chemical element usually in the form of a yellow-green gas and is a strong oxidizing agent. Elodea is a type of aquatic plant also known as waterweed that is native to North America. In the experiment that took place‚ the effect of chlorine in the presence of photosynthesis reactions were studied
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Whenever we think of Wal-Mart‚ what do we picture it as? Do we picture it as a community store where people love to shop at‚ or do we think of it as a store that has some crazy aspects to it? Whenever I think of Wal-Mart‚ I consider it as a store where lots of people love to shop at‚ and where sometimes‚ every once in a while‚ you look to see some crazy person. Wal-Mart has some causes for why it is here in our community‚ but there are some negative effects on the economy. Some causes and effects
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Many people‚ especially in warm or dry areas‚ own or have access to a swimming pool. While this attraction can be relaxing and fun on a hot summer day‚ it has tremendous consequences on the environment. The use of chlorine greatly affects the plants and wildlife surrounding the area. It can cause plants to wither away‚ turn yellow‚ and even die. The chlorine can cause the tissue of leaves to brown or rot. The toxicity can even cause microorganisms in the surrounding soil to die. Chlorine is also
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Ethics and International Business: Finding the Lesser Evil At the beginning of this course it was made apparent that the class was not meant to be a monologue by the instructor but a discussion. From the numerous discussions held in class‚ I have come to the belief that ethics in international business was the most significant topic discussed in this course. Ethics in international business and the outsourcing of labor is a prevalent issue that affects not only the United States and our nation’s
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ANS Q.2 a) Evaluate the different ways in which Bata has interacted with foreign political systems in its investments and operations abroad. ANS - Multinational enterprises (MNEs) like Bata must operate in countries with different political and legal conditions‚ so the political impact on the foreign investments is very important. This paper explains this issue based on the Bata case in three parts. The first part evaluates the different ways in which Bata has interacted
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