dropped from 43.5to 41.6(%). The penetration rate of P&G in year 2011 decreased by 8.3% compared with that in 2010‚ and continued a downside trend by the first quarter of 2012 by 7.5%. Compared with BIC‚ who increased 5.8 % penetration in 2011 followed by a 10.9% drop by 1st quarter of 2012‚ ENEGIZER first 1.8% drop followed by a continuous 9.8% drop‚ and other retailed brand which decreased by 9.9% followed by another downturn of 9%‚ P&G in its B&R area did not do well in gaining
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1 CHARACTERISTICS AND OTHER DIODE APPLICATIONS AIM:-To observe and draw the Forward and Reverse bias V-I Characteristics of a P-N Junction diode and diode applications . APPARATUS:P-N Diode 1N914 Regulated Power supply (0-30v) Resistor 1KΩ Ammeters (0-200 mA‚ Voltmeter (0-2V/200 V) Bread board Connecting wires THEORY:A p-n junction diode conducts only in one direction. The V-I characteristics of the diode are curve between voltage across the diode and current through the diode. When external
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The Analysis of the Point of View in John Updike’s “A&P” John Updike’s "A&P" narrates a good story that most of its readers get caught up in the flow and attractiveness of its content. At some point‚ it can be difficult to tell who is narrating the story. One of the most challenging ideas in starting the investigation of fiction is the story’s point of view or its perspective. But a story is decorated with the type‚ the tone‚ and the perspective of the voice telling it. Therefore‚ it is important
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VISIT TO A PLACE OF WORSHIP A place of worship and sincere prayers bring us closer to the Almighty. I have a strong respect for all the religions‚ religious places and the mode of prayers they follow. I believe it is more important to have a strong faith‚ and this faith will lead us on the correct path. I decided to visit a place of worship of other religion and on my visit to Dubai recently‚ I went to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. It is a beautiful church located in Dubai and is dedicated to “Our
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Interpretation of a short story Although I find the story A&P by John Updike to be entertaining with some comedic interplay‚ I mostly see this story as a teenage drama that is played out through the eyes of a young man named Sammy. This is a story set in the early 1960’s of a typical teenage boy’s indifferent feelings toward his job‚ until one particular afternoon. John Updike’s development of characters and his use of diction and imagery are great elements that make this story entertaining
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Winterbourne View and Baby P In reports for both Winterbourne View and Baby P‚ there are serious failures from all care providers in ensuring safe and adequate care and safeguarding of the individuals involved. The serious failures and issues range from a lack of communication and reporting‚ to physical and mental abuse (in the case of Winterbourne View)‚ and a lack of training and acceptance of responsibility in both cases. Winterbourne View: Winterbourne View‚ a private residential home
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Thesis: “A&P” examines how Sammy quits his job due to his overall immaturity‚ flagrant disrespect and disparaging criticism towards others. In “A&P‚” Sammy seems to be very critical of co-workers and customers. His attitude as a cashier is very demeaning towards co-workers and customers. He suggests that the shoppers are like “sheep pushing their carts down the aisle” (Updike 149). Expressing his thoughts in this manner conveys just how he feels about his workplace. Furthermore‚ Sammy contradicts
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Investigating the Growth of P. fluorescens Biofilms at the Air-Liquid Interface and the Variations in Biofilm Integrity Abstract Pseudomonas fluorescens produces biofilms in a variety of environments‚ and in experimental situations has been shown to develop random mutations resulting in a phonotypical change in the resulting biofilm. One particular mutation resulted in the growth of a biofilm known as the Wrinkly Spreader‚ which produced a thicker‚ stronger biofilm that had a stronger attachment
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Comparing Death In the two poems “Death‚ Be Not Proud‚” by John Donne and “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night‚” by Dylan Thomas both deal with the issue of death‚ yet in different ways. The theme of each one of these poems is the subject of death. Each author chooses to tackle this difficult topic head on‚ but they do so in different styles. Like day and night the mood in each poem is in total contrast to each other. Although the tone is totally different in each poem‚ the theme of death
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that induces them to become sticky and form a platelet plug? 3. According to part 2 of the model‚ what two substances do platelets secrete after forming a platelet plug? 4. What is the inactive form of thrombin called? Text © 2011 Patrick J. P. Brown‚ All images are the author’s creation‚ used under the GNU fair use license or are otherwise in the public domain. 5. Why can’t thrombin be in its active form in regular blood circulation?[what would happen if it was?] 6. In the past you
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