to ABN News (2012)‚ “His improper doings caused damage to the school’s reputation” (Para. 2). Being on scholarship‚ law student Alvin Tan’s actions will cause big discussions‚ such as the conduct and the procedure of selecting scholars. After all‚ Singapore’s government is sponsoring their education and scholarships should not be awarded to students with poor conduct. Alvin Tan is an embarrassment not only to NUS‚ but also a disgrace to Singapore‚ Malaysia and his family. Alvin’s actions may not be
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Alvin York Alvin York started off as an average man who loved to hunt and use guns and ended up using those skills for something else. Alvin York ended up with a Congressional Medal of Honor because of his skills with weapons. Alvin York was a kind and decent man who never planned to serve in World War I‚ but his life changed when he was drafted. Alvin York was born in 1887 in a two-room cabin in Tennessee. Alvin was one of eleven children and didn’t have a very fortunate childhood. He
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Jerry Tarn Professor Douglas Kierdorf Social Science 102 April 18th‚ 2013 Alvin Ailey’s “Revelations” and Sociology As the world begins to modernize‚ society develops into what sociologist Ferdinand Tonnies calls a “Gesellschaft” society. In a Gesellschaft society‚ people concentrate only on themselves and build relationships mostly based on the possible monetary gains. Because people are so focused on money‚ matters that do not possess any monetary value tend to be discarded as insignificant
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Rana‚ Erec C. Management Dynamics SHUI FABRICS: A CASE STUDY I. PROBLEM Low return on investment is the main problem of Shui Fabrics as to US standards. It has stuck to 5% for three years and the Rocky River President expects 20%. II. OBJECTIVE To increase the return of investment of Shui Fabrics to 20% or better. III. ANALYSIS OF RELEVANT FACTS 1. Shui Fabrics is a 50-50 joint venture between the US textile manufacturer
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Shui Fabrics: Critical Analysis of a Global Problem Introduction Shui Fabrics is a China based fabric company that is a 50%-50% joint venture between a Chinese company and U.S. Textile manufacturer. At present‚ it produces dye and coat fabric for both domestic as well as international market. There will be a discussion of differences between American and Chinese perspectives on Shui Fabrics ’ ROI by using the Global project dimensions. Along with this‚ a strategy will be also discussed to addressing
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CLASS-VI FIBRE TO FABRIC 1. Match the following statements: (a) Polyester (i) Strongest fibre (b) Nylon (ii) high moisture absorption (c) Wool (iii) Can not tolerate hot iron (d) Cotton (iv) Longest natural fibre (e) Silk (v) Poor heat conduction 2. State whether the following statement are true or false: (i) Fibre is the basic unit of all fabrics. (ii) Filament are short fibres. (iii) Jute is the outer covering of coconut. (iv) Silk is prepared from
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Cotton Farming * Cotton is grown all over the world but the biggest cotton-growing nations are China‚ India‚ the United States‚ Brazil and Pakistan. After the flowers of the cotton plant have blossomed they fall off and a round green seed pod called a cotton boll remains. The cotton boll ripens in the sun and its cellulose fibers expand until they ripen and burst out of the boll. At this point the cotton plant is ready to be harvested. Cotton Harvesting * Although cotton used to be picked
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in 1983 is based on Catalan folk tales. The work explores the hardship and sorrow of the Catalonian people as they struggle working in the barren‚ water stricken Catalonian land. Throughout Jardi Tancat you can see the presentation of contemporary dance‚ with a background of classical techniques; this is evident through the training accompanied. Throughout the performance you can see the influence of social‚ historical and cultural climate. Also the choreographer’s background‚ philosophical underpinnings
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Analysis: Elektra Products‚ Inc. I. Statement of the Problem: This case is about the implementation of an employee involved and empowered organization at Elektra ProductsInc. The top management recommended to implement such as to permit managers to follow a product from design to sales to customer; allow sales employees to get an on the spot refund of $500 worth of merchandise; make information available to sales people about future products and swap sales and manufacturing employees for short periods
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VELVET Velvet is a fabric with a short and closely woven nap. The production of velvet varies between two methods. One uses a double-cloth construction in which two shifts of fabric are woven with long threads joining them together. After the double fabric is woven‚ the center threads are cut‚ producing two pieces of velvet. The second method of producing velvet uses wires. During the weaving the yarn is lifted over the wires to form the pile. After removing the wires theyarn is cut to form the
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