Contributions of the Six Giants Thales of Miletus * He founded the geometry of lines‚ so is given credit for introducing abstract geometry. * Developed the first general theorems in geometry. * He was the first to demonstrate the truth of geometric relationship by showing that it flowed in a logical and orderly fashion from a set of universally accepted axioms called postulates Pythagoras
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Social proof and the confirmation trap were evident in the actions of many or all of the various players involved in the subprime mortgage crises (or credit crises) of 2008. From the NPR News radio program “The Giant Pool of Money‚” the characters on the different rungs of the subprime mortgage value chain explain their actions‚ showing these two characteristics. Social proof is a behavior by which we determine correctness of opinions‚ beliefs‚ or actions by comparing them to others’ opinions‚ beliefs
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an axil tilt of 98 degrees. It is not clear to the naked eye‚ and it became the first planet to be seen through a telescope. It was discovered on March 13‚ 1781 by William Herschel. It has 27 moons and 13 rings. Uranus is known as the "ice giant" because it has a hydrogen upper layer and helium is mixed in it. Below is an icy mantle and it surrounds rock and ice core. The upper atmosphere is made of water‚ ammonia‚ and the methane of ice crystals that gives it its pale blue color. The
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foreign business owners in jail for the littlest things to make a profit off of bribes. This is driving businesses away. 4. What are the risks facing foreign firms that do business in Indonesia? What is required to reduce these risks? Jail time‚ loss of income to bribes‚ and long waits to establish a business are the risks that foreign firms are facing. A radical change is required to reduce these risks. Indonesia has an anticorruption drive which may or may not work. 5. What is happening today
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CASE ANALYSIS: INDONESIA-THE TROUBLED GIANT I. Time Context Indonesia is a large country in the Southeast Asia. It has been in steady growth economically under the leadership of Suharto but experiencing unfair treatment by the government as the president favors those of his colleagues in many aspects. Due to Asians financial crisis debt of considerable value has been incurred and lead to economic downturn. Recovery was in 2004‚ upon inauguration of a democratic president but wasn’t enough to answer
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INTRODUCTION Cemex‚ the Mexico’s global giant‚ has been famous worldwide for its high quality products and reliable services in cement industry. It is the third biggest company that operates in US‚ Europe‚ Africa‚ the Middle East and Asia. The company produces and distributes cement‚ ready-mix concrete‚ aggregates and related building materials in more than 50 countries and maintains trade relationships with more than 100 nations. Cemex was founded in Mexico in 1906 but its worldwide presence
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Egypt‚ The Troubled Giant Name__________________ Note: This textbook case was prepared “prior” to the Egyptian revolution that occurred early in 2011. The questions should be answered based on the situation at the period of time considered in the question. QUESTION 1: How would you describe the economic policy that Egypt implemented during 2004-2008? The new economic policy was one that promoted trade and put less regulation on Egyptian businesses. 1a. Do you think this
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Understanding Issues Facing Health Care Professionals Nurses play an extremely vital role in the world of healthcare and make up the backbone of the health care system. Florence Nightingale is noted as one of the first trained nurses. She trained at the first organized school of nursing‚ founded in Kaiserworth‚ Germany in 1846. Nursing has evolved exponentially since then. Technology changed the face of medicine and increased the workload for nurses. Currently‚ the United States is experiencing
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Case Analysis – Giant Consumer Products 1) Using data in Exhibits 1 & 4 develop solution templates in Exhibit 3 for Sanchez. From the table above‚ it is clear that the impact of a promotion cannot be considered in isolation. On the whole‚ the promotion has resulted in a loss instead of a profit for the Dinardo range of products. Considered in isolation a promotion on Dinardo 32 may look attractive but overall it’s a loss-making proposition. 2) Do you advise Sanchez to run
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Of Giants and Ice‚ by Shelby Bach‚ is the first book of The Ever Afters series. Rory Landon has spent her whole life being known as the daughter of a famous movie star mom and director dad. So when she begins a new after-school program and no one knows who her family is‚ Rory realizes something is different. That relief quickly turns to disbelief when Rory finds herself faced with a real live fire-breathing dragon on her first day and she realizes that at Ever After School‚ the kids look up to a
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