How We Use the Pythagorean Theorem in Everyday Life First‚ let’s discuss the inventor of the theorem before how we use it. Pythagoras of Samos is a very odd fellow but is very well known despite not have written anything in his lifetime so what we know about him comes from Historians and Philosophers. Though we know he was a Greek philosopher and mathematician mainly known for the Pythagorean Theorem that we all learned in 6th grade. (a2 + b2 = c2). His theorem states that that the square of
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Alternate Energy What would it be like to live in the dark? Finding new forms of alternative energy has been a major concern throughout the world for the past several years. Currently‚ our main sources of energy are coal for electricity‚ and oil for transportation. Alternative energy‚ also known as renewable energy‚ is defined as energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment. At the rate we are using these nonrenewable resources oil is scheduled to run
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Regulation is defined as a set of rules that is designed to control and govern conduct by authority (Deegan 2009‚ p.59). On the basis of this definition‚ Deegan (2009‚ p.59) has defined regulations relating to financial accounting as rules that are developed by independent authoritative body to govern the preparation of financial statements which are accounting standards. Since decades ago‚ there have been arguments for and against the existence of accounting regulations. With a stance of pro-regulation
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can be conducted in many different styles. Communication can be conducted through facial expressions‚ tone of voice‚ body language‚ and through written communication. Throughout the paper‚ how the styles of communication is sent and received and the effects of the communication will be discussed. II. Discussing Demonstrative Communication with Facial Expressions b. The positive and negative communication styles with facial expressions c.
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Bank Regulation and FSA What are the main types of bank regulation and what are their limitations? And What are the objectives and main responsibilities of the FSA? So firstly‚ what are the main types of bank regulations and what are their limitations? There are four main types of bank regulation that I am going to talk about; Systemic Regulation‚ Prudential Regulation and Conduct of Business Regulation. Systematic regulation or sometimes known as structural regulation‚ is the regulation
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make you aware of the assumptions of values underlying theory and practices‚ which in turn should make you more conscious of your reasons for doing things and better able to understand the reasons behind the actions taken by others. By understanding how different perspectives influence the way you and others experience‚ and shape organisational realities. Because of the complexity and pluralism of organisations‚ managers who make sense of and use multiple perspectives are better able to bring their
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In the year 1914 there was a great war which was centered in Europe. This war was World War One; it lasted for four years and involved all the major powers of the world during that period. According to Britannica ready reference (2003) the first world last from 1914 to 1918 and it was an International conflict between the Central Powers-Germany‚ Austria-Hungary‚ and Turkey and the Allied Powers mainly France‚ Britain‚ Russia‚ Italy‚ and from 1917 the U.S. The U.S kept out of the war at the begin
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GENERAL COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Number: POLS1800Course Title: Government of the United StatesCredit Hours: 3Prerequisites: NoneDivision/Discipline: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Political ScienceCourse Description: A study of the Constitution of the United States and the organizations‚ powers‚ and functions of the national government. In addition‚ current problems and policy and the role of the individual will be studied
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need for greater regulation within banks. As banks are the key players in the financial system‚ it is vital they: • maintain their supervision arrangements governing the ‘three pillars’ of the Basel II structural framework • do not employ strategies to avoid regulatory constraints and ; • recognise times of financial failure as ‘indicators’ to re-assess financial market regulation in the future. Why Financial markets need to be regulated The purpose of bank regulation is to ensure institutions
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to 10 percent ethanol without needing any modifications‚ and most petrol sold in the UK contains ethanol. Ethical concerns There are ethical issues surrounding the use of biofuels. For example‚ crops that could be used to feed people are used to provide the raw materials for biofuels instead. This could cause food shortages or increases in the price of food. There are other economic issues surrounding the use of biofuels‚ including: human resources -more people are needed to produce biofuels than
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