Outlet project in 1965‚ which increased the storm wave when Katrina hit New Orleans (Grunwald and Glasser). This is an evidence of poorly thought-out decision made by this agency. The Corps haven’t been interested in hurricanes until Betsy hit the city. No wonder that evaluation of the threats was again commissioned to the Corps instead of another research institute or agency. It becomes obvious that the Corps had failed their mission‚ but still had the authority for the implementation. Other key
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Ambassador Book Award‚ Anisfield-Wolf Book Award‚ Asian American Literary Award‚ Premio Speciale Dal Testo Allo Schermo‚ and South Bank Show Award for Literature. Was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize‚ International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award‚ James Tait Black Memorial Prize‚ Commonwealth Writers Prize‚ Arts Council England Decibel Award‚ Australia-Asia Literary Award‚ and Index on Censorship T R Fyvel Award. Was named a Book of the Decade by the Guardian and a Notable Book of the Year
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The Employee’s provident fund and miscellaneous provisions Act‚ 1952 Introduction The Employees Provident Fund is set up under the Central Act viz. Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act‚ in the year 1952. It is applicable throughout the country (except Jammu and Kashmir) * It is applicable to almost all establishments falling under the industries/class of establishments‚ wherein 20 persons are employed. * In the case of cinema theatres workers‚ it is applicable to
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India: A Land Of Festivals INDIA‚ the world’s second largest country‚ has over 1 billion inhabitants‚ who speak 18 major languages and more than 1‚000 minor languages and dialects. It features an infinite variety of landscapes and unsurpassed cultural richness. With so much diversity embedded within one culture‚ it is easy to understand why India is called "a land of festival and fairs." Every day of the year there is a festival celebrated in some part of the country. As in any old civilization
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MEANING Profit maximization is the traditional approach and the primary objective of financial management. It implies that every decision relating to business is evaluated in the light of profits. All the decision with respect to new projects‚ acquisition of assets‚ raising capital‚ distributing dividends etc are studied for their impact on profits and profitability. If the result of a decision is perceived to have positive effect on the profits‚ the decision is taken further for implementation
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A pension fund shall be a pool of assets‚ established under a contract and not having legal personality‚ owned jointly by several persons in a partial ownership and the ownership shares represented by units in the pension fund. Each unit shall represent the ownership of a proportional part of the assets held in the pension fund structure. The pension fund shall be managed by a management company according to a pension fund contract with the unit-holders‚ with the objective to increase the
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When I was 5 years old‚ I was adorable. Not to sound boastful‚ but it’s true. I look at photos of myself back then‚ and I don’t recognize that little boy. I had blond hair‚ blue eyes‚ and a winning smile. All I can think is‚ What the heck? I peaked in preschool? But I was 5‚ and like all kids that age‚ I didn’t know what I had. In fact‚ I didn’t want to be 5. I wanted to be 6. Now I’m 37‚ and I’m rethinking things. It’s not that I mind being entrenched in my thirties. It’s just that‚ like so many
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Chapter 17 1. Why are mutual funds popular with individual investors? Able to enjoy economies of scale by incurring lower transaction costs and commissions. Provide opportunities for small investors to invest in a liquid and diversified portfolio of financial securities. 2. What is the purpose of index funds? How does this differ from other equity mutual funds? Why are index funds growing in popularity? Index funds are funds in which managers buy securities in proportions similar to those
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Introduction Glastonbury festival Of Contemporary Performing Art is one of the most known music festivals in the world. The festival it self takes part in worthy farm which is a dairy farm during the year; is in the region of Somerset which is situated in southwest England. The festival from 1981 has been organised by the local farmer and site owner Michael Eavis (Martin‚ 2009). Micheal Eavis is also the owner of Glastonbury Festival LTD the company that is in charge of the organization and the
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9/6/2010 Assignment: Ms.Tacke Chinese Moon Festival Oh my gosh! The Chinese Moon Festival is coming up and I totally cannot wait! Just think of the moon cakes‚ chestnuts‚ sweet potatoes‚ rice balls and the big feast (with lobster‚ shrimp and ect.) when our relatives come over makes me drool. Oh‚ and walking with the toy lanterns at night (I guess I’m too old for that) I’m sorry‚ and I think I’m just too excited because the Chinese Moon Festival is my 2nd favorite holiday in Chinese custom
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