Transforming the Materials Economy Written by Alex Nicoll (http://www.newgreeneconomy.com) The Materials Economy The Materials Economy has been the driving force behind U.S. economics since the Second World War. The name refers to the raw materials from which its products are made. The marketing and sale of these products is what keeps the Materials Economy in motion‚ while exhausting natural resources and generating incalculable amounts of waste. Consumer products manufactured and sold in
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iron ball with a radius of approximately 0.5 feet from the ceiling of the Pantheon in Paris with a wire that was over 200 feet long. The ball was used as a pendulum‚ and it could swing more than 12 feet back and forth. Beneath the ball he placed a circular ring with sand on top of it. Attached to the bottom of the ball was a pin‚ which scraped away the sand in its path each time the ball went by. To get the ball started on a perfect plane‚ the ball was held to the side by a cord until it was motionless
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susceptible to suggestion. Using open-ended questions are the best way to get as much information as possible from the witness they allow the witness to tell their story and elaborate on what they saw. Where as closed-ended questions do not allow for the witness to elaborate and most closed-ended questions are simply yes or no answers. Forming QuestionsThe way in which you form your question is just as important as the question itself. For example‚ in the video they presented how not to form a question
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Circular Dynamics and Resilience Living in poverty can effect families in more ways than one in different aspects of their lives. There are a variety of factors that can be affected negatively‚ such as one’s education‚ community‚ and health. Families living in poverty can be surrounded by low funded schools‚ so the children aren’t getting the greatest level of education. This can cause the child to dislike school and lose desire to continue onto college and get a degree. Children can also see their
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Closed for the Season by‚ Anonymous Closed For the Season‚ written by Mary Downing Hahn‚ is a realistic fiction‚ and a mysterious adventures book. The story takes place in the present and in a small town called Bealesville. Arthur and Logan are the protagonists because they are the main characters in the story and they’re the one who solved the mysterious person who killed Myrtle Donaldson and what happened to the money. Richard Disilvio is the antagonist because Mr. Disilvio (the name
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and on many occasions‚ the proceedings are held in courts that are closed to the public. Cases involving matters of national security or matters related to Children (that might affect their safety or mental health or where they are involved in offences of sexual nature whether as complainant or witness or defendant) or grave and heinous crimes such as murder‚ rape‚ other kinds of sexual offences etc.‚ are generally held in closed courts. Also‚ in some cases‚ the justices in the interests of public
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all forms‚ such as lack of resources‚ inaccessibility to knowledge and truth‚ even outright closed doors‚ are all a reality of our life. We have to face adversities and obstacles that block our path. Yet‚ it is these insurmountable challenges that truly make us think critically and try to come up with a brilliant idea that moves us step forward toward our dreams and aspirations. It is exactly these "closed doors" that bring out the best in us. Examples abound throughout human history. In prehistoric
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Using Data Flow Diagrams Data flow diagram is used by system analyst to put together a graphical representation of data processes throughout the organization. It depicts the broadest possible overview of system inputs‚ processes‚ and outputs. A series of layered data flow diagrams may be used to represent and analyze detailed procedures in the larger system. By using combinations of only four symbols‚ the system analyst can create a pictorial depiction of processes that will eventually provide
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Cash flow management: The life force of your businesses By LaZandrea Porter Cash flow management is a vital force to the success of any business‚ large or small. Some have compared cash flow management to the life source of the human body‚ the blood. Much like blood‚ cash keeps a business going‚ and cash flow is the circulatory system of a business. With this in mind‚ it is important to understand that managing cash flow goes beyond the generating of sales revenue. This article will aid
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paradox of flow in the realm of education and schooling. Although there is much potential for flow experiences in schools‚ there tends to be a relatively small amount of flow experiences in educational settings‚ especially in academic classes. The author of this article attempts to find the reason for the lack of flow in the classroom‚ thereby enabling educators to address this problem and increase the number of flow experiences in their classes. Numerous conditions and precursors to flow are available
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