about malevolent beliefs? As Sam Harris argues‚ I agree that science is indeed capable of providing a universal moral truth that is based on the goal of decreasing human suffering. Sam Harris’ utilitarian theory is correct and states‚“it is possible for individuals‚ and even for whole cultures‚ to care about the wrong things‚ which is to say that it’s possible for them to have beliefs and desires that reliably lead to needless human suffering”. Essentially‚ Harris’ says immoral beliefs may lead to
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The Legend of Suriyothai For the film assignment‚ I decided to take a deeper look into the fascinating culture of Thailand. The film I watched and analyzed‚ The Legend of Suriyothai‚ was based on the true story of heroic Queen Suriyothai and the many sacrifices she made for her country. This story of loyalty‚ betrayal‚ and war portrayed many Thai cultural values and beliefs along with several universal messages. The legend of Suriyothai‚ directed by Chatrichalerm Yukol‚ was one of the largest
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Formula Sheet for the Corporate Finance Final Examination Paper 1. r = cost of capital t = year 2. Pure Play approach bL = bU[1 + (1 – T)(D/E)] bL = levered beta bU = unlevered beta T = tax rate D/E = debt to equity ratio 3. Firm value Rs = Cost of equity G = cash flow growth rate 4. rRF = the risk-free interest rate RPM = the expected market risk premium on an average stock = rM – rRF rM = the expected return on the market portfolio
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The Legend of Rome Romulus and Remus Romulus and Remus were twin brothers. Their father was Mars‚ the God of War‚ their mother was Rhea Silvia‚ a vestal virgin and daughter of the King‚ Numitor. Numitor’s brother‚ Amulius‚ had taken the throne from him and had forced Rhea Silvia to become a vestal virgin so that she would not have any children who might try to take back the throne. When the boys were born‚ Amulius seized them‚ put them into a basket and threw them into the river Tiber. He hoped
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Problem: Reference : Kasavana Brooks‚ 5th Edition‚ Pg. 351 Hubbart Formula Approach‚ Room Pricing The Casa Vana Inn‚ a 200 room property‚ is projected to cost $9‚900‚000 inclusive of land‚ building‚ equipment‚ and furniture. An additional $100‚000 is needed for working capital‚ bringing the total cost of construction and opening to $10‚000‚000. The hotel is financed with a loan of $7‚500‚000 at 12% annual interest and cash of $2‚500‚000 provided by the owners. The owners desire a 15% annual return
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In his book‚ The Looting Machine‚ Tom Burgis examines the extractive economic and political network of mechanisms that have continued to exploit and impede Africa since its colonization. The corrupt cycle that is the looting machine has roots in the globalization by European and western companies. The beginning stages of neo-imperialism transformed the continent into the corrupt opulent resource siphoned Africa we see today. Internal extractive institutions‚ that inevitably result from the Iron Law
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that we make. However‚ the examples that Dr. Airely gave back up his argument that external factors can make people pick certain options over another. My favorite example that he used was the example of “Ugly Tom and Ugly Jerry”. In this example‚ he showed people pictures of individuals named Tom and Jerry and asked which one the person
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Toms River brought to light the connection of the childhood cancer rates and the presence of hazardous waste within a small all-American town. He incorporated accurate information and reliable sources. In writing about the Monarch Butterfly‚ Fagin identifies
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Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders’ equity Revenues – Expenses = Income Cash flow from assets = Cash flow to bondholders + Cash flow to shareholders Current ratio = Current assets/Current liabilities Quick ratio = Current assets – Inventory Current liabilities [2.1] [2.2] [2.3] [3.1] [3.2] [3.3] [3.4] [3.5] [3.6] Cash ratio = Cash/Current liabilities Net working capital to total assets = Net working capital/Total assets Interval measure = Current assets/Average daily operating costs Total
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In “I AM‚” Tom Shadyac asks the questions: What’s wrong with the world‚ and what can we do about it? His answer to the questions is simply “I AM‚” meaning that each of us individually are the problem with the world because of our lack of compassion for those around us caused by our competitive society. Tom Shadyac learns that in in nature there is a more unity than competitiveness which shows that humans have acquired the sense of competitiveness from their own selfish ambitions. Throughout this
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