The antifeedant activity of the extracts choice and no-choice test methods‚ after 24 and 48 hours in each test‚ against 7 day old (3rd instar) larvae of S. litura on castor leaves. Stock solutions of the test compounds were prepared in the carrier solvents. Further dilution was done in emulsified water by maintaining emulsifier (Tween – 80) level at 0.5 % to yield various concentrations. Castor leaf discs (4 cm diameter) were punched out from the washed and dried castor leaves. Leaf discs were dipped
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The Roaring Twenties is traditionally viewed as an era of great economic prosperity driven by the introduction of a wide array of new consumer goods. The North American economy‚ particularly the economy of the US‚ transitioned from a wartime economy to a peacetime economy; the economy subsequently boomed. The United States augmented its standing as the richest country in the world‚ its industry aligned to mass production and its society acculturated into consumerism. In Europe‚ the economy did not
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government was not showing the same war footage as these journalist‚ which led to hostile riots such as Kent State Massacre. Towards the end of the American involvement with Vietnam the trust in the government was truly damaged by the censorship‚ 1960’s-1970’s activism‚ and presidential scandals. SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE: The US’ involvement into Vietnam started after North Vietnam was aided by communist countries Russia and China. The North Vietnam (with help from Vietcong) began a massive "recovery"
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In 1983‚ Costco Wholesale Corporation‚ the fourth-largest retailer in the United States‚ was founded by former Price Club executive‚ Jim Sinegal‚ and lawyer Jeffrey Brotman. Costco focuses on selling products at low prices in bulk packaging and focuses mostly to large families and small businesses. They sell products like flat-screen TVs‚ gallon jugs of mayonnaise‚ and coffins. Costco operates 556 stores worldwide: 405 in the United States‚ 77 in Canada‚ 31 in Mexico‚ 21 in the United Kingdom‚
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Close Reading Mrs. Burnett A Midsummer Night’s Dream Analysis When Titania argues with Oberon about ownership of the Indian boy‚ their relationship is not only affected‚ but the society is affected negatively as well. The argument over the Indian boy causes major difficulties in the weather and seasons. Titania defying her gender role also causes problems because she is not obeying the demands of her husband whom she should. She “ha[s] forsworn his bed and company‚” which means she rejects
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Strategic Case Analysis: COSTCO (Nasdaq: COST) Strategic Management MGT4340 Table of Contents 1.0.0. Executive Summary………………………………………………… 2.0.0. Company History……………………………………………………. 2.1.0. Background……………………………………………………. 2.2.0. Purpose of this study …………………………………………. 3.0.0. External Analysis …………………………………………………. 3.1.0. General Environmental Analysis …………………………. 3.1.1. Demographic Segment ………………………………. 3.1.2. Economic Segment ………………………………… 3.1.3. Political/Legal Segment ……………………………
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"Wendy"‚ with "Quality Is Our Recipe" as its first slogan‚ Wendy ’s kept growing. After only a year‚ in 1971‚ Dave Thomas opened another restaurant in Columbus‚ creating the first modern "drive-thru window". Stapling its square hamburgers and its soft ice cream mixed with frozen starches‚ the "Frosty"‚ as its main products‚ Wendy ’s enjoyed a growing popularity among the people of Columbus. Its success determined Thomas to expand Wendy ’s to a full-sized chain‚ around North America‚ and soon spreading
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CASE STUDY: RATIOS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING AT S&S AIR 1. The calculations for the ratios listed are: Current ratio = $3‚138‚220 / $2‚162‚080 Current ratio = 1.45 times Quick ratio = ($3‚138‚220 – 1‚238‚500) / $2‚162‚080 Quick ratio = 0.88 times Cash ratio = $365‚040 / $2‚162‚080 Cash ratio = 0.17 times Total asset turnover = $20‚077‚000 / $15‚453‚900 Total asset turnover = 1.30 times Inventory turnover = $14‚985‚000 / $1‚238‚500 Inventory
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Introduction: A Qualitative Analysis of Running In the 1970’s‚ thousands of people took to the road with a new trend of exercise----running. It was fairly easy; just put one foot in front of the other as fast as you can and go as far as you can. Feel the burn in your chest? The sweat trickling down your face? The throb in your knees as your foot pounds into the ground with every step? Well then‚ you’re exercising! You’re running! Since then‚ running has become a dominant factor in sports
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Internal Analysis: SWOT Strengths: * Positive Business Strategy – The way Costco operates is providing items in bulk at low prices in membership only warehouses. This has caused an increase in sales with the current recession‚ which also leads to growth during the slow economic times. * Treasure Hunt Merchandising – Costco changes about a quarter of their items to sell regularly. For example‚ customers may find Ragu one week‚ and Prego the next‚ it just depends on who Costco strikes a better
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