given date as compared with its value at a previous date.J.H. Burton Facts about depreciation; 1.Depreciation is part of the operating cost 2.It is a reduction in the value of an asset 3.The decrease in the value of an asset is due to its use‚ caused by wear and tear or any other reason 4.The decrease in the value of an asset is gradual and continuous. Causes of Depreciation: 1.Physical wear and tear The most important fact that contributes to depreciation of an asset is the physical wear and
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Child sexual abuse It can be very difficult to talk about sexual abuse and even more difficult to acknowledge that sexual abuse happens to children of all ages including infants every day. According to the NCANDS (National child abuse and neglect data system)‚ an estimated 9.3% of confirmed or sustained child abuse and neglect cases in 2005 involved sexual abuse. This figure translates into over 83‚800 victims in 2005 alone. Other studies suggest that even more children suffer abuse and neglect
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serious illness that can strike anyone at any age—even healthy individuals. Pneumonia is nothing to sneeze at. Although pneumonia is a common illness‚ there are a few things you may not know about this lung infection. Here are six surprising pneumonia facts everyone should make it their business to know: Pneumonia is a Leading Cause of Death in the United States Believe it or not‚ according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‚ influenza‚ pneumonia‚ and pneumococcal pneumonia are among the
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Brandy Ricker WR122 Global Warming…Fact or Fiction? One of the largest current debates in the world is whether or not global warming is being caused by unnatural interference to the environment or is it a part of the Earth’s natural cycle of climate patterns. It is glaringly obvious that the world as a whole should agree on some drastic changes to improve our environmental situation immediately. ProCon.org states that the US National Academies of Science‚ the National Aeronautics and Space
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The Facts about HIV & AIDS After working in the healthcare field for a few years‚ I have come to the disturbing conclusion that there are still so many of us that have no knowledge of this deadly epidemic that’s spreading across the U.S.. This disease is called Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome commonly known as AIDS. AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus‚ also known as HIV. This disease is one of the leading
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for their property‚ plant and equipment on the balance sheets. How they got caught: A new CEO and management team went through the books. Penalties: Settled a shareholder class-action suit for $457 million. SEC fined ArthurAndersen $7 million. Fun fact: After the scandal‚ new CEO A. Maurice Meyers set up an anonymous company hotline where employees could report dishonest or improper behavior. Enron Scandal (2001) Company: Houston-based commodities‚ energy and service corporation What happened: Shareholders
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References Adoption Facts - Adoption - Adoption.org. (n.d.). Adoption Services‚ Agencies‚ International‚ Adoptive Parents‚ Baby. Retrieved May 15‚ 2013‚ from http://www.adoption.org/adopt/adoption-facts.php Adoptions can be done through an agency or an attorney. Adopting parents must pass a home study in order to adopt. All adoptions must be finalized by the state in which the adopting parents live in. Florida is one of the few states who doesn ’t support gay or lesbians as adopting parents. All
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Salem After the Fact Throughout the years‚ many have wondered what happened to Salem after the famous Salem Witch Trials. The recovery period that was necessary after these trials lasted for a quite a while; people were scared and afraid that something along the lines of the trials could occur again. As a result of the trials‚ in the next decade to come apologies were issued publicly‚ and compensation was paid as restitution to the families of those who were affected; much of the cataclysm had settled
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PROJECT FOUR: Miranda Fact Pattern Analysis Students will analyze the following fact pattern and discuss how Miranda v. Arizona and subsequent rulings apply. Four police officers storm an apartment of a suspected drug trafficker with a history of illegal firearm possession. The officers‚ exercising a valid search warrant‚ conduct a quick sweep of the apartment to account for all individuals inside‚ discovering the suspect in the living room reclining in a chair. The officers immediately handcuff
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Are They Really “Old Enough To Do The Crime‚ Old Enough To Do The Time?” Juveniles in the adult criminal system are 34% more likely to be rearrested for another crime than youth retained in the juvenile system (Key Facts: Youth in the Justice System) so there for the juveniles aren’t learning their lesson. More and more teens are doing time alongside adults in prison recently after 100s years of adolescents committing serious crimes. Most juveniles tried as adults usually become reoffenders‚ they
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