London E16 2RD‚ UK; email: omar@uel.ac.uk This paper examines the effect of the 2007–8 predicament in the investment banking sector from a balance sheet perspective. The main factors that led to the crisis are identified and discussed‚ along with how an investment banking sector searching for high yields got involved in mortgage-related securities. Data from the five major US investment banks between 2004 and the second quarter of 2008 is used to argue that the predicament is the result of the combined
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No one ever expects to receive the "I’ve been arrested‚ can you please help get me out of jail" call from a friend or family member. Most people go their entire lives without needing to help bail someone out. In many cases‚ the only exposure they’ve had to our industry is based on what they’ve seen on television. That can be scary. At this point‚ the only thing they can focus on is getting their loved one out of jail fast. They might start their search for a bondsman by grabbing the local Yellow
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I carry things that are a necessity for school. For example‚ I carry a backpack‚ and inside I have two pencils‚ a pen‚ and papers. One of the pencils that I carry with me I have like an emotional attachment to it because i have had it for three years and I feel like it’s my lucky pencil and must carry it everyday. Other things I carry in my backpack is Sunscreen‚ books‚ and a binder. These things are important because sunscreen is so I protect myself from the sun‚ the books I have for the classes
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“The Things I Carry” Tim O’Brien states in his book‚ “They shared the weight of memory. They took up what others could no longer bear. Often‚ they carried each other‚ the wounded or weak.” When we think or discuss the weight we carry we oftentimes think of physical objects. However‚ sometimes the heaviest and most burdening objects are our memories. The Things I Carry by Tim O’brien discusses the weight the soldiers who fought in Vietnam and the emotional damage they all faced. Just like these soldiers
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What have been MCC’s key competitive advantages as it has moved into emerging markets? Metro Cash & Carry´s key competitive advantages were that it was often the first mover as it was the first wholesaler that worked with the cash and carry system‚ offering a wide range of products and having a non-traditional marketing approach that makes feel the customers as they were a member of a special “club”. For its international expansion the company created skills‚ especially when entering into
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have to work together. They need a collaborative‚ planning system. This involve a strong tie relationship between Exceso and their distributors. Furthermore they have to work out a shared interest business plan. They have to amalgamate their forecasts‚ where possible. Finally they need a demand-based product mix planning. How could be this aims be achieved? What is necessary to be done for implementing your suggestion? In our opinion they could implement an electronic data interchange system (EDI)
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"The measure of a country’s greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis." (Marshall‚ 1970). Pierre Trudeau took a forceful stand against Québec nationalists because he disliked the idea of separatism. On October 1970‚ the FLQ kidnapped British diplomat James Cross‚ for the release of FLQ members serving prison sentences. (Pearson Canada Inc.‚ 2016). Québec Premier Robert Bourassa agreed to most of the demands but refused to release and FLQ prisoners. Québec Labour Minister Pierre
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“How does the brain naturally control pain? And how can we target these systems with treatments?” How does the brain receive pain? The brain receives pain through nociceptive stimuli which activates pain receptors on neurons called nociceptors. Nociceptors can be placed into two categories: A-delta (Aδ) fibres and C-fibres. A-delta fibres are small‚ myelinated‚ neurons that transmit signals fast and mediate sharp pain. C-fibres are smaller unmyelinated neurons that slowly transmit signals. They
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Experiencing Denture Pain? 5 Tips To Reduce It Immediately It’s possible that something has happen to you dentures that caused them to feel uncomfortable. They may even be causing you pain‚ and you’ll need to see a dentist to make adjustments. Until then‚ you’ll need to find ways to relieve the pain. These 5 tips can help. Eat Foods That Are Soft Even though your gums are very sore‚ it’s normal to still want to eat your favorite foods. This could include tough meats‚ or foods with sharp edges
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Acupuncture for Pain Management Everyone at one point in his or her life has felt pain. Image if you had constant pain with no relieve in site. With acupuncture‚ relief is just a thin wire away. Scientists are not ready to admit that acupuncture works in pain management. However‚ studies have shown that acupuncture can modifies the perception of pain and how it is processed by the brain. Through neuroimaging and genomics‚ scientists can see the changes within the brain’s pain center. They
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