The Impact of the Temperature Performance of Thermal (PCR) Cyclers on the Generated Results‚ and the Obligation for Regular Validation of PCR Thermal Cyclers Tom Hendrikx**‚ Marc Verblakt*‚ Roger Pierik** * GENO-tronics BV‚ Landgraaf‚ The Netherlands ** CYCLERtest BV‚ Landgraaf‚ The Netherlands Abstract A fast‚ powerful‚ and extremely sensitive multi-channel temperature measurement system was developed for the dynamic temperature validation of thermal cylers. The results of temperature performance
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A crime is a violation of established law‚ but not all crimes have a readily identifiable victim. A victimless crime is one where an act that violates an established law is committed‚ without leaving a victim behind; that is‚ there is no resulting damage to a person or property. In these cases‚ there is usually no victim because the illegal activity was consensually entered into. For this reason‚ victimless crimes are often called consensual crimes. One common example of a victimless crime is
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collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) and credit default swaps (CDSs)‚ created by greedy bankers who did not understand their own creations (e.g. McDowell 2011). Do you agree or disagree with this analysis? Give reasons for your answer. Greedy can be defined as having a strong desire to have more than you have already got. The bankers discussed in this piece‚ who were involved in the creation of products they knew little about‚ fit this definition perfectly. Collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) are
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that are evident in extensively appreciated texts. Written by Henrik Ibsen‚ An Enemy of the People is a prominent example of a text that incorporates universal topics which are those of integrity and environmental damage. Similarly‚ the film Erin Brockovich‚ directed by Steven Soderbergh‚ reflects these themes. Due to the variant mediums the techniques used to portray these themes to the audience are vastly different. Integrity is essential if corrupt forces in society are to be constrained or abolished
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Title: The Story Of Erin BrokoVich Characters: Erin Brockovich ‚ Edward L. Masry ‚ George‚ Donna Jensen ‚ Charles Embry‚ Kurt Potter‚Pamela Duncan ‚Brenda ‚ Theresa Dallavale‚ Matthew Brockovich‚ Katie Brockovich‚ Ms. Sanchez‚ David Foil‚ Donald Summary: In 1993‚ Erin Brockovich is an unemployed single mother of three children who‚ after losing a personal injury lawsuit against a doctor in a car accident she was in‚ asks her lawyer‚ Edward L. Masry (Albert Finney)‚ if he can find her a job in
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already know‚ I am referring to the case of Hinkley v. Pacific Gas & Electric. The film‚ Erin Brockovich‚ chronicles this true story of PG&E and the residents of Hinkley‚ describing how the Hinkley residents were deceived by PG&E‚ and how they were brought to justice. This particular case led to “the biggest settlement on record for a civil class action lawsuit” (Famous Trials‚ Erin Brockovich). In this case‚ the residents of Hinkley‚ CA alleged contamination of their drinking water
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In the movie “Erin Brockovich” the main character‚ Erin gets a case that she gets involved in. Once she does enough research and finds out some details about the women that had been affected by chromium VI‚ or also known as Hexavalent chromium‚ through the water around her house such as the pool that her children swim in. She realizes it’s a much bigger case and many people have been affected by it so she takes on PG&E. Her and her partner‚ Edward Masry sues them on behalf of the people that have
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breach and frustration. Performance The general rule of performance defines that the performance must be strictly in accordance with the terms of the contract unless the parties have agreed otherwise. A promisor must be prepared to carry out his obligation at the time and place at which he has agreed to do so. Agreement A contract can be discharge by consent‚ under Section 63 and Section 64 of the Contracts Act 1950. Section 63 of the Contracts Act 1950 states ‘if the parties to a contract agree
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if you want something go and get it. Norma Rae was determined to make a change in the textile factory‚ even if it risks her own job and her family. She showed that women can do anything we put our minds to‚ just as good as men or even better! Erin Brockovich (Steven
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PENGUIN ACTIVE READING Teacher Support Programme Teacher’s notes LEVEL 3 Stories of Courage Clare Gray Stories 5–6: Prisoner for Peace tells the story of Burmese Aung San Suu Kyi‚ the unofficial leader of Burma. Her government was removed from power by the Burmese army in 1988‚ and she was placed under house arrest shortly afterward. Since that time she has fought tirelessly for democracy. She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1991 and continues to fight for her people’s freedom
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