increased 2.6 percent. Quarter-to-Quarter Growth in Real GDP 6 4 Percent First-quarter GDP highlights The decline in real GDP was more than accounted for by a significant decline in inventory investment‚ notably by motor vehicle dealerships. In fact‚ GDP less inventory investment (real final sales of domestic product) rose 0.6 percent in the first quarter. 2 Declines in exports‚ in business investment‚ in state and local government spending‚ and in housing investment also contributed
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Victoria Triana Dr. Liana Andreasen English 1301 P55 11/16/2014 Lessons learned from life After reading both “Willi” by E. L. Doctorow and “Redemption” by John Gardner I found that both stories have similar experiences. Both Willi and Jack from Redemption both are faced with difficult experience that changed their lives forever. In the story of “Willi” E. L. Doctorow Willi is a young thirteen year old who is torn by the actions of his parents. He loves both of his parents deeply‚ but after his
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Autumn is my favorite season because of the colorful display of fall foliage and the autumn festivities all around. Autumn‚ also known as fall‚ is a season of change. This is the time of year when outdoor temperatures begin to drop‚ days become shorter‚ nights become longer‚ but‚ somehow‚ we seem to find more time to spend with our family and friends. Wonderful childhood memories come flooding back to me of scenic trips through the mountains‚ carving pumpkins‚ and many fall festivities I was blessed
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see yourself. This may be how you see yourself or your opinion of who and what you are. It is important as it physically affects your self-esteem and confidence. Self-image includes: What you think you look like How you see your personality What kind of person you think you are What you believe others think of you How much you like yourself or you think others like you How important you think you are. Self-esteem. You can’t touch it‚ but it affects how you feel. You can’t
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but he refused to cheat. Virus caught the trio and expeled them on the spot. However‚ Rancho gradually gained the deans respect by helping Mona to deliver her baby. Flashing back to the present day‚ Farhan and Raju uncovered some previously unknown facts about their old friend that led them to question everything they
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and multi-agency working in partnership deliver better outcomes for children and young people. It is important that different professionals who work with children communicate with others whom they come into contact with‚ to ensure the child is kept from harm and reaches positive outcomes in their life. A child with extra needs whether due to a disability or their upbringing will need support from various professions.
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The Development of Ming’s Navigation During the Ming Dynasty‚ one of the most significant contributions they made was the exploration throughout the world. During the 1400s‚ Emperor Yongle commands Zheng He for an important mission. Yongle wants to ensure that his inheritance of emperor was pure and secure‚ and he wants to expand Chinese interaction with foreign countries. Thus‚ Zheng He led a fleet of over two hundred ships to accomplish his mission. Total of seven times did Zheng He explored towards
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mountainous terrain and deserts. During the trek‚ they were spreading fleas infected with the bubonic plague. These insects caused the deaths of thousands in Europe. This plague caused so much devastation; it was called “The Black Death”. A positive change from the Mongols arrival was the beginning of the Pax Mongolica. It was one hundred years of peace among the people under Mongol rule. This peaceful time allowed the Silk Road to re-open‚ continuing trade between Asia and the Middle East. Also‚ when the
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or for other arbitrary reasons. Institutional discrimination is the denial of opportunities and equal rights to groups or individuals resulting from the normal operations of society. Political correctness is a term that refers to the active avoidance of expressions or actions that could exclude or offend minorities. Discrimination is different from prejudice because it is looked at based on the individual of a certain situation. It is looked at based on the situation that is pressing at the
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create a long-short portfolio that had no exposure to changes in interest rates‚ for each $1‚000 face amount of the 10.625% bond‚ he would sell $1‚1185.60 face amount of the 4.25% bond for $1‚256.37+$11.23 accrual. The result from this method is very similar to the result from modified duration method. 1‚185.60=1‚000×0.07410.0625 1‚2537 +
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