converted diamonds is a term used for a diamond mined in a war zone and sold to finance war on the mined country‚ and to buy weapons. This type of diamond trade is completely illegal under UN legislation. The term is used to highlight the negative consequences of the diamond trade in certain areas‚ or to label the diamonds that are produced in an illegal way. Diamonds mined during the
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Social consequences of the internet for adolescents. “Obviously‚ when media use changes‚ its outcomes may change. Because adolescents now predominantly use the Internet to maintain their existing friendships‚ the condition for negative effects of the Internet on social connectedness and well-being no longer exists. It is no surprise‚ therefore‚ that most recent Internet studies have demonstrated that adolescents’ online communication stimulates‚ rather than reduces‚ social con- nectedness and/or
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child and isn’t ready for the consensus that comes with it.That been said a lot of 16 year olds are still under their parents roof. What makes you think they can consume alcohol? They are not mature enough and wise enough to handle the negative consequences of drinking. Anyway the reason I choose this topic for my final paper is because I want to understand what the perfect drinking age according to researchers is. I think this is important because
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technology‚ there were several arguments made about the idea and several outcomes had to be considered. The final decision to drop the bombs in 1945 was made through consideration of several different outcomes of dropping the bombs and also the consequences of not using the bombs. There were several scientists who were hesitant about the idea of dropping the atomic bombs. A scientist James Franck wrote “It will be very difficult to persuade the
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Table of Contents 1. Historical Background to Venezuela’s Oil 1.1. Before the discovery of oil 1.2. Oil is found 1.3. Oil as a major government issue 1.4. Where is the oil-revenue spent to? 2. Consequences of Oil Dependency on the Economy 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Oil dependence and the Economy 2.2.1. Oil Price 2.2.2. Currency 2.2.3. Other Sectors of the Economy & Overall Economic Growth 2.2.4. Impact on Society 3. Effects of Oil Dependence on Importing
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Consequences of the First World War A war unlike any to those that had preceded it‚ the First World War was fought on such a global scale that the sphere of influence of its consequences encompassed virtually the entire world. As a result of the war there were many political‚ cultural‚ and social changes across the world. New countries were born while old ones were abolished‚ new international organizations were established‚ and many new ideologies
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CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF AIS EFFECTIVENESS IN MANUFACTURING FIRMS: EVIDENCE FROM THAILAND Wathana Yeunyong Ph.D. (Accounting) ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to investigate causes and consequences of accounting information system (AIS) effectiveness. Its causes are organization context‚ organizational coordination and control (OCC) that affect the quality of information‚ which is produced from AIS of the firm. The information is obtained from information sharing among subunits‚ electronic
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This took place in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Industrial Revolution was a positive and negative experience for Britain during this time‚ the positive consequences of the Industrial Revolution include‚ changes in infrastructure and architecture‚ the Agricultural Revolution and social changes. However there were also many negative consequences of Industrial Revolution‚ which include awful working conditions‚ pollution and riots were very common. The Industrial Revolution had a number of positive
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“O gentle Romeo‚ if thou dost love‚ pronounce it faithfully. Lady‚ by yonder blessèd moon I vow‚ that tips with silver all these fruit-tree tops.” Were these the words that led to the death of Romeo and Juliet‚ but the treaty between the Montagues and Capulets? There were many decisions in the story that led to the downfall and deaths of many different characters of the novel. Friar Lawrence plays a huge part in the tragic deaths of the teenagers. He offers his help to Juliet‚ thinking
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number of laws and rules that restrict opportunities based on a criminal history. Many collateral consequences can affect a convicted person’s employment‚ business opportunities and for others‚ can deny access to government benefits‚ participation in certain programs to include student loans‚ housing‚ contracting and other forms of participation in their public lives. Instances of collateral consequences involve the refusal of government issued licenses or permits‚ disentitlement for public services
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