Microsoft in 2005 As their 2005 fiscal year came to a close‚ Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer could reflect on the last year as well as the previous five years-with mixed emotions. Microsoft had slowed down after two decades of spectacular growth in revenues‚ profits‚ and stock price (see Exhibits 1‚ 2‚ and 3). Although Microsoft remained one of the most valuable and profitable companies in the world‚ its two core products‚ Windows and Office‚ had been experiencing anemic growth in revenues and profits
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idea of the Ming Chinese government‚ that all domestic taxes and trade fees be paid in silver created greater economic opportunities‚ but also caused a growing social division within China. The global flow of silver during this time period caused many disputes and changes economically between involved countries. Ralph Fitch described trade conducted by the Portuguese between Macao and Japan. Fitch said that the Portuguese had a great advantage in China. They brought gold‚ perfume‚ and silk and
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From all the time‚ technology has been the main key that helped the development of industrialization and civilization of the world. During this process‚ scientists have made a great contribution. However‚ engineers were the ones that put all the theories into reality such that they could actually benefit the society. Besides the development of economics‚ massive education‚ peace and freedom of religion are important symbols of civilization. And engineers have contributed to the society’s needs
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demonstrate expertise. And relieve population pressures of limited resources. Other non- western- Purpose was unclear and just explored because they could. 2) In this era of long-distance exploration. Did Europeans have any special advantages over other cultural regions? A) Yes- They brought new diseases making people weak‚ Slaves for the plantations‚ fighting on god’s side would help them conquer‚ and they had to survive so they worked their hardest. 3) What were the different outcomes
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Bhagavad-Gita the Hindu came up with there own way they saw the universe. The Hindus believed in spirits and the multiform world. The document describes the appearance of the deity. In Document 4‚ Ashoka practices morality and the once war machine ended. Since he is the ruler he believes in all men to be his children. Ashoka desires that all his children be happy in this world and in the after as he wishes for the men also. Ashoka believes that there should be growth of spirit of morality. Independent
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may be rather unexciting‚ this word has had its share of adventures as its definition transformed over time. It is such a simple word with several meanings and a sordid past. Webster (Merriam-Webster.com) defines nice as pleasing and agreeable. Throughout the world phrases such as “It is nice to meet you‚” “Have a nice day‚” “Nice work‚” and “That looks nice on you‚” to name a few‚ are said numerous times a day. Who hasn’t relished a compliment in which nice was used at least once in their lives? Compliments
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the Mongolian Empire. They were known for their brutality and laws‚ but they also had positive impacts on the territories which they conquered. The Mongols had some very barbaric practices but like other conquerors‚ it was likely to show dominance over the conquered. More importantly‚ they were strong leaders who aided in the growth of the economy as well as diffusion across the empire. The Mongols had many barbaric practices (doc 3‚ 4‚ 5‚ 10). Carpini describes show them as barbaric when he says
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the lower classes of the caste system converted over to Buddhism so they wouldn’t have to die several times just to be in a good social class. Chandra Gupta I ruled over the Muryan Empire and his grandson – Asoka – is the one who really made a difference in India. His tolerance towards Hinduism in that he allowed the casted system to stay in play even though it was rejected in the Buddhist religion. This helped Asoka maintain political control over India. This also could be why the Muryan Empire
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//. Change and Continuity Over Time Essay ] b T0 opic: ________Analyze continuities and changes in patterns of interactions along the Silk Roads from 200 BCE to 1450 CE.________________ Beginning Middle End The Silk Roads were first established as a route from Western Rome to China’s Han Dynasty around 200 BCE. The Chinese traded rice‚ tea‚ spices‚ pottery‚ and silk. There was a very high demand for silk‚ and it was considered a luxury. China
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Rosemary Hurrey EAS-101-OL009 10 July 2013 Written Assignment 1 Answer the following questions. 1.Summarize advances over time in determining the age of the Earth‚ including the importance of the discovery or radioactivity. Throughout the past few decades‚ there have been advancements in new techniques to help determine the age of the Earth. Currently scientific evidence believes that the Earth is between 4.5 and 4.6 billions years old. To help determine the age of the earth‚ radiometric dating
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