Between 1980 into the mid 1980s… the genocide of the Maya occurred within the city of modern Guatemala (p.355). It was during this time that the Mayan society were forced to leave their home in the altiplano (the highlands—due to an earthquake) and had to begin to assimilate with the rest of the Guatemala population. During this time‚ the Fuerzas Armadas Rebeldes (FAR) ladino organization extended their communist influence to those Mayas assosciated with the highlands. Therefore because of their
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Chevy Creates OnStar Proactive Alert System Aiming to inhibit car owners from getting an unwanted surprise when they turn the key‚ Chevrolet has developed the OnStar Proactive Alert System. This revolutionary technology detects if something is not quite right under the hood and will prompt motorists to get their vehicle serviced before the onset of costlier or ill-timed breakdowns. Chevrolet reveals that Proactive Alert gets inspiration from the Boeing 787‚ which can send mid-flight messages to
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The Black Plague was an epidemic that swept across Europe in the fourteenth century. Symptoms include boils‚ fever‚ chills‚ vomiting‚ diarrhea‚ and‚ in many cases‚ death. Scientists now know that it is spread by a bacterium called Yersina pestisthrough bites from infected fleas or rats. Between 1347 and 1352‚ about twenty five million people died from the Black Death. If an outbreak were to occur in Western Massachusetts in modern times‚ people would react differently than residents of medieval
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Whole Foods Market is one of the largest retailers of organic food products in the world. The company is successful because of its skilful growth strategy‚ huge product variety‚ and big profits. Whole Foods Market’s motto is “Whole Foods‚ Whole People‚ Whole Planet”‚ and this motto‚ as well as the core values‚ are very important for the company’s strategy and operating practices. However‚ the company does not execute the motto completely due to its poor international operations‚ which is one of the
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Company Profile BBQfun is one of Queensland’s specialty retailers. The BBQfun brand is synonymous with barbeque retailing and is built on the strong foundation of selling barbeques and outdoor lifestyle itmes to Queensland consumers since 2009. BBQfun’s product range is primarily focussed on barbeques and outdoor lifestyle products‚ incorporating both local and important goods. BBQfun operates two store in Queensland‚ one in Brisbane and one at the Gold Coast. BBQfun provides to customer great
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principles of the Proactive Police Management Model and describe in detail its advantages for police departments and their communities. There are many aspects that work together with the proactive police model; it incorporates the different schools of theory like the community oriented policing and problem oriented policing into their daily police operations. With the proactive approach‚ officer’s work with the goal is preventing problems before they arise. An advantage of proactive police management
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1. Opportunities 2.1 旅游产业发展迅速 2004年，我国入境旅游全面恢复振兴并有新的突破性大发展。全年入境旅游人数达1.09亿人次，比2003年增长18.96%，比2002年增长11.37%：其中外国人1693.25万人次，比上年增长48.49%，比2002年增长25.99%。 In 2004‚ China’s inbound tourism revitalization and has new breakthrough in big development is fully restored. Throughout the year to 109 million‚ the number of inbound tourism increased by 18.96% than in 2003‚ up 11.37% from 2002‚ 16.9325 million people‚ including foreigners an increase of 48.49% over the previous year‚ up 25.99% from 2002
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Schools and communication networks were advancing. People were hearing about the latest consumer goods and ideas fast through commercial contracts and newspapers. The most popular trend was known as Enlightenment. It originated in Europe and then spread its way through the colonies. The system of Enlightenment was transported along trade routes. Enlightenment stands for rational inquiry‚ individual freedom‚ and scientific research. Citizens who were enlightened thinkers were open to trade orthodox
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“comfortable” with opening lines of communication. Furthermore‚ it appears as though victims respond more positively to the process when information is presented to them rather than having to see it out themselves. In regard to protective and proactive approaches to restorative justices‚ researchers found that victims of serious crime prefer to be proactively informed about restorative justice options so long as the offer respects certain conditions including: clear and complete information regarding
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barber poles are red and white striped? This came from the Middle Ages‚ when the Plague spread. The red stripe was used to show the patient’s blood and it would be put in two bowls at the top and bottom of the pole where leeches would collect it. Then when they were done‚ they would get a clean white bandage. The blood would be removed to prevent The Black Death. As a result‚ the Black Death was a huge event during this time. The Black Death spread quickly‚ the disease killed many and affected the people
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