communication systems. Since the developments and research on the subject had been relatively new and information scattered‚ the lack of collective information had been the primary initiative behind this research. The advantages and benefits of using power line as the medium of data transmission at homes is investigated. Various standards and regulations are highlighted. Summary and comparisons are presented based on the findings of the research done at various European cities on exploring powerline
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“The Thin Blue Line” While preparing a documentary about Dr. James Grigson‚ Errol Morris unearths the story of Randall Adams and David Harris. One fateful day‚ Adams’ car runs out of gas on the side of the road in Dallas‚ Texas. That same day‚ after running away from home‚ stealing a car‚ and his father’s gun‚ Harris drove his car through Dallas. Then he comes across Adams walking to get gas for his car. Harris helps Adams and they spend the rest of the day together. That night‚ Officer Robert
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How do you see the future of Durand line in the post with drawl scenario of U.S. led NATO forces from Afghanistan? A due consideration may be given to the nature of Pak- Afghan relations. The Durand line is referred to a 2‚640km long porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established in 1893 after an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand of British India and Afghan Amir Abdur Rehman Khan. The line with mild modification after the Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919 was inherited by Pakistan
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Montana‚ P. and Charnov‚ B. Management: A Streamlined Course for Students and Business People. (Hauppauge‚ New York: Barron’s Business Review Series‚ 1993)‚ pp. 155-169. Chapter 11: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES: CONCEPTS AND F0RMATS KEY TERMS departmentalization the grouping of related functions into manageable units to achieve the objectives of the enterprise in the most efficient and effective manner. delegation the process that makes management possible because management is the process of
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Drawing the Color Line Drawing the Color Line by Howard Zinn the second chapter from A People’s history of the United States. The authors writes this chapter to explain racism and how it started‚ “a continent were we can trace the coming of the first whites and the first blacks-might supply at least a few clues” he wants to use history to try to explain why it started. In this chapter Howard Zinn gives us an insight on Slavery and racism in the early 17th century of America. This chapter does
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Americas to be sold for a profitable amount in order to work the plantations and to be a slave to their white masters for the rest of their lives gaining increasing and wealth for their masters. Zinn explains all of this in Chp 2‚ “Drawing the Color Line.” He explains the mistreatment and punishment that blacks encountered during the time of slavery and the physical and psychological effects that blacks were compelled to endure for the countless years of slavery and downright brutality. Slavery was
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Triple Bottom line. Corporate sustainability involves meeting the needs of today’s stakeholders in a manner that protects the environment and resources needed for future generation. It is directed at improving a company’s triple bottom line‚ which covers its performance on economic environment and social metrics. Economic. Barclays demonstrated significant success in delivering much better financial results between 2002 to 2005. They improved the cost-to-income ratio by right sizing the business
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The Few by Alex Kershaw In the summer of 1940‚ World War II had been in progress for nearly a year. Adolf Hitler was victorious and planning an invasion of England to seal Europe’s fate. Everyone in the United States of America knew it. The Germans were too powerful. Hitler’s Luftwaffe had too many planes‚ too many pilots and too many bombs and since Hitler was Europe’s problem‚ the United States claimed to be a neutral country (Neutrality Act of 1939). Seven Americans‚ however‚ did not remain
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Leadership on the Line Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky’s “Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive through the Dangers of Leading” describes the risks that every leader experiences at one point or another. It explains how no matter what level of leadership you’re in‚ whether it be leading a small organization or a nation‚ each leader has internal and external conflicts that they must overcome in order to “stay alive” as a leader. Heifetz and Linsky go through the dangers of leadership by separating
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LINE FOLLOWING ROBOT Lines following robots are the classic introduction to robotics. They use some sort of sensor‚ to detect a line and then ride on top of the line along the course. These robots teach basic construction and electronics techniques. This simple robot is designed to be able to follow a black or white line on the ground without getting off the line too much. The robot has four sensors installed underneath the front part of the body‚ and two DC motors drive wheels moving forward. This
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