products that comply with the basic precepts of Shari’ah law. The broadening appeal of Islamic finance is also evident with the move of large international banks such as Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation‚ Standard Chartered‚ Citibank and Deutsche Bank and other private sector financial institutions to structure and provide Islamic financial products and services. This includes the establishment of exchange-traded funds that are screened to ensure their conformity with Islamic investment principles
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people’s courage‚ misery‚ and hope. The etchings were present to the public in 1898‚ and receive positive reviews. Kollwitz was nominated by Adolf Menzel‚ who was considered the most important artist in the country‚ for the gold medal of the Große Deutsche Kunstausstellung in Berlin. Even though‚ the work wasn’t approved by Kaiser Wilhelm II‚ The Revolt of the Weavers was awarded with the gold medal year later by the King of Saxony. Kollwitz’s next most important series of drawings was the Peasant
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Adolf Hitler Background: Adolf Hitler’s rise to power began when he joined the political party known as the deutsche arbeiterpartei. After WWI‚ Germany had been hit hard by the worldwide economic depression. Millions of people lacked jobs and were losing confidence in their government. This helped hitler to rise to power through the power of his voice and manipulation. His powerful voice attracted the spirits of the german people‚ creating a new group known as the Nazi’s. Hitler promised the people
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As seen on the hit TLC reality show Toddlers & Tiaras‚ and its spin-off‚ Here Comes Honey Boo Boo‚ child beauty pageants put a premium on appearance. And in the case of so-called "high-glitz" pageants it’s an appearance that requires girls to dress up and perform like pint-size adults‚ complete with fake hair‚ spray tans‚ full makeup‚ ornate costumes and even artificial teeth (known as flippers). The child pageant and dance circuits are competitive‚ demanding and stressful. Watch any reality dance
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pIClass – XII Subject- English Core Section B (Advanced Writing Skill) Syllabus:- B:- 1 One short composition of not more than 50words e.g. advertisement‚ notices designing or drafting posters‚ writing formal and informal invitations and replies etc.. 5 B:- 2 A report or factual description based on verbal inputs provided (100-125 words.) 10 B:- 3 Writing a letter based on verbal input. Letters include (a) business or official letter (for making enquires‚ registering
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Emergence of English as a world language The need for a global link language Prof. Anil Sarwal[1] The primary means of communication among the peoples of the world is language. According to a well known linguist‚ Frank Palmer[1]‚ the difference between human beings and animals is poorly described by the label homo sapiens (man with wisdom). He questions what do we mean by wisdom? Anthropologists describe man as a tool maker‚ but even apes are known to be able to make primitive tools. In fact
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drawbacks of Quantitative Easing‚ Retrieved August 24‚ 2013 from http://www.ecrresearch.com/world-economy/dangersand-drawbacks-quantitative-easing European Economics. (March 22‚ 2013): Europe: A positive baseline with downside risks‚ World Outlook‚ Deutsche Bank Fawley‚ Brett W. and Neely‚ Christopher J. (January/February 2013): Four Stories of Quantitative Easing‚ Federal Reserve Bank of St January/February 2013‚ retrieved August 8‚ 2013 from http://research.stlouisfed.org/publications/review/article/9602
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Austria 2012). However‚ it seems likely to have both beneficial and negative aspects. Although a GDP per capita of Thailand is in the fourth rank among ASEAN countries‚ competitiveness of its workforce may be insufficient to compete with others (Deutsche Bank 2013; Chongphaisal 2011). The free flow of skilled labor and investment in the AEC policy can bring opportunities and threats to the Thai workforce. The former can lead to a chance for Thai workers to work in other ASEAN countries. The latter
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INVESTIGATING PERFORMANCE OF EQUITY-BASED MUTUAL FUND SCHEMES IN INDIAN SCENARIO Investigating Performance of Equity-based Mutual Fund Schemes in Indian Scenario Sathya Swaroop Debasish1 Abstract In the backdrop of liberalization and private participation in the Indian mutual fund industry‚ the challenge to survive and retain investor confidence has been a prime are of concern for fund managers. For small investors who do not have the time or the expertise to take direct investment decision in
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Global Diversity and Inclusion Fostering Innovation Through a Diverse Workforce in association with: Table of Contents Key Findings 3 Methodology4 Diversity and Inclusion: A Formula for Success 4 Diversity Is a Key Driver of Innovation 5 A Diverse Workforce Attracts Top Talent 7 Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Are a Given 11 Diversity Goals and Priorities 13 The Buck Stops at the C-Level 15 Progress Has Been Made But Barriers Still Exist 17 Conclusion: A Diverse and
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