10 children. Between the years 1966 to 1986‚ her husband served as the Executive Secretary of then President Marcos. Her husband’s work drew her into the charmed circle of the Marcoses. * Her 1952 short story‚ (the widely anthologized) “The Virgin”‚ won two first prizes: of the Philippines Free Press Literary Awards and of the Palanca Awards. In 1957‚ she edited an anthology for the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature‚ which English and Tagalog prize-winning short stories from
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Essay The poem “To the virgins‚ to make much of time” was written in 1648 by the author Robert Herrick who was born in august 1951 and buried in 1674. The poem is formed by 4 stanzas‚ which contains 4 verses in each one of them. There is rhyme in the poem and the scheme is formed after the “abab” principle. That means that the 1st line rhymes with the 3rd‚ and the 2nd rhymes with the 4th. The poem is about‚ as the title says‚ that the virgins have to make much of time. First stanza is about
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1) What are Virgin Group’s distinctive resources/capabilities?The Virgin BrandFirstly‚ the Virgin brand is valuable in the form of brand equity‚ where ’Virgin’ is one of the most recognised brand names in the UK‚ and is also well-known in other important markets including Europe and the U.S.A. Based on 1990s research‚ the Virgin brand was recognised by 96% of UK consumers (Case‚ p.685). Secondly‚ it is rare for a brand to have such positive consumer perceptions; which include value-for-money‚ fun
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Corporate Responsibility and Marketing Strategies Examine Apple’s current position on the company’s ethical and social responsibilities‚ and determine whether or not the company has met these responsibilities. Provide two (2) examples that support your position. In addition to maximizing profits‚ one of the main objectives to many corporations today is to be well known for their responsible management and ethical performance. Apple is one of the most important companies throughout the world because
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Corporate Governance Issue [Writer’s Name] [Institute’s Name] [Date] Corporate Governance Issue Introduction The Purpose of the Case study is to assess the case of Enron mainly at the Corporate Governance problems. This Report will point out that why Independence of the Company’s Director is vital to clear operation of the organization; why successful Boards are compulsory for the companies to avoid the disasters like the Enron; and there must be the Working committee including the Non-Executive
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The art that I found the most interesting in the book “Gardner Art through Ages: The Western Perspective” was a painting named Birth of the Virgin. This painting is on chapter 14 page 415 and is figure 14-14. It is a large triptych meaning three part panel. The panel is separated by two white piers and includes arches at the top of each section. It was painted with Tempera on wood. It was created by Pietro Lorenzetti‚ an Italian Gothic painter of the Sienese school. Pietro Lorenzetti was a student
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Executive summary Virgin Australia is a well known Industry Airline all through the world. In this report I will explain about an analysis of Virgin ’s present position and to focus the conduct of the industry regarding whether it is performing above or beneath desire. On the foundation of this analysis‚ suggestions are suggested to help the organization with answers for help to avoid failure if such circumstance was to happen. The report is structure as takes after: In the first area I will
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Part I – Perfect capital markets‚ capital structure and cost of capital (15 points) GP Corp. has common stock with a market value of $200 million and riskless debt with a value of $100 million. Investors expect a 15% return on the stock and a 6% return on the debt. Assume perfect capital markets without any taxes. a) Suppose GP issues $100 million of new stock to buy back the debt. What is the expected return of the stock after this transaction? (4 points) b) Suppose instead GP issues $50 million
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Corporate governance Two definitions: ASX CGC: rules‚ relationship‚ systems and processes help a company to monitor and assess risk‚ optimize performance‚ create value and provide accountability. A narrow definition which consistent with agency theory focuses on relationship between company and shareholders. OECD: a system a company can be directed and controlled‚ specify rights‚ responsibilities and rules; set and achieve objectives and monitor performance. A board definition consider relationship
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St. Croix‚ United States Virgin Islands (USVI) is a not too far away travel destination that makes you feel as if you are worlds away. The beautiful‚ aquamarine waters call from the ocean to be explored while the breeze dances through the palm trees above you. An ideal getaway for singles‚ couples‚ and families alike‚ St. Croix offers a little bit of everything that you would expect from an island vacation. Almost every St. Croix travel guide will highlight the amazing opportunities that abound
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