employees succeeded in destroying over thirty thousand documents before being subpoenaed by the SEC‚ predictably hindering the investigation. During May of 2002‚ Arthur Andersen LLP was finally indicted on charges of obstruction of justice by the Southern Texas District Court‚ served by Michael Chertoff. The jury believed that Arthur Andersen and its employees were in violation of 18 US Code § 1512‚ a public law which covers “tampering with a witness‚ victim‚ or an informant”5‚ due to the mass destruction
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The Roman and Han empires were both very powerful‚ in their own rights. Although their culture and beliefs were very different‚ their ideology and governments were‚ at points‚ very similar. Both empires experienced a rise‚ plateau‚ and fall‚ which eventually changed their entire empires. One thing that was a key aspect in both societies was religion. While the Han empire brought Confucianism as a main element in daily life‚ the Roman’s had several different religions that each played a key role
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The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were two of the most powerful entities to rule their respective parts of the world. The Han Dynasty dominated Asia from the Korean peninsula to present day Vietnam for more than four hundred years. The Roman Empire stretched from the present British Isles to present day Iraq‚ and lasted nearly five hundred years. The Eastern Roman Empire went on to last another one thousand years. Both the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire enjoyed times of immense prosperity during
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An overarching theme for many teen books is a character defying society whether it be the corrupt leaders‚ ideas‚ or practices. In the book Uglies by Scott Westerfeld‚ people live in a world where plastic surgery is expected for them and given to everyone through every stage of their life. However when Tally learns the truth behind the operation‚ she questions authority and disobey their standards. When children become teenagers‚ they are sent away from their parents to live in dorms together where
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Deontological ethics (Kant) key concept Categorical imperative- Act only on that maxim whereby thou canst at the same time will that is should become a universal law. What is the maxim that I am acting and should it be universal. (Apply it rationally) Ex. Person wants to cheat on the test based on the reason to pass and tries to make it a universal law‚ everyone cheats on the test. Borrowing- the maxim I will act on is lying saying that I can pay it back and then I would see if it could be universal
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The protagonists of "Miss Brill" and "You’re Ugly Too" share common occurrences related to their isolation. Both women are educators that are displaced from their place of origin: Miss Brill teaches English in France but is originally from New Zealand‚ and Zoe Hendricks is a history teacher in rural Illinois originally from the Northeast United States. Neither Miss Brill nor Zoe are able to build any kind of meaningful relationships with their students or peers. It is ambiguously illustrated in "Miss
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characters form relationships with one another‚ their future gets deeply impacted. This can be shown in the “Uglies” series by Scott Westerfeld. In the series‚ Shay’s brutally honest ways change the protagonist‚ Tally Youngblood‚ in ways they both never imagined. This and other bonds that Tally forms with different characters is what shapes her destiny. The first installment of the series‚ Uglies‚ is where Tally’s journey begins. This starts when Tally becomes invested in hoverboarding due to meeting
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An Ugly Toll of Technology: Impatience and Forgetfulness (5) Tara Parker-Pope is an author of books on health topics and a columnist for the New York Times‚ where she writes the Well blog. Her books include "For Better: How the Surprising Science of Happy Couples Can Help Your Marriage Succeed‚" "The Hormone Decision‚" and "Cigarettes: Anatomy of an Industry from Seed to Smoke." Prior to joining the New York Times‚ Parker-Pope wrote for the Wall Street Journal. Addiction is defined as frequent
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Time Line Hebrews Israelites Nation of Israel with a King – 1020 B.C. Destruction of Judah by the Babylonians – 587 Time Line – Foreign Domination Exile Persian Period - 539 Greek Period Roman Period Judaism Monotheism Sacred Text; makes them unique Christianity Destruction of Jerusalem – 70 A.D. Arrangement Hebrew Bible – TANAK Law/ Torah Prophets / Nevi ‘im Writings / Ketuvim Old Testament Law / Pentateuch (five scrolls) History Wisdom Literature & Psalms Prophets
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FLATS: -Examine your flats/silhouettes and improve‚ edit‚ correct‚ enhance details‚ etc. if need be. -Combine/pair the flats to create 2 looks per group (12 flats total (6 Ego / 6 Alter) - 2 looks per group (e.g. pant‚ top‚ jacket & skirt‚ top) // (dress‚ jacket & pant‚ top) (etc.). -Once combined to create looks‚ fill the Ego group with Ego solids‚ prints‚ textures (2 versions per flat). -Fill the Alter Ego group with Alter Ego solids‚ prints‚ textures (2 versions per flat). -There will be emphasis
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