Arab and the Greek sailors during the medieval era. The myth started in Europe and then was passed down to Africa and America. The sailors claimed to see mermaids while traveling across different parts of the ocean. They say that Christopher Columbus claimed to see three mermaids in the oceans near Haiti in January of 1493. He said that they were not as pretty as everybody said they were. A mermaids description entails a human upper body and a lower body resembling a fish. Some feel that they
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During the post-classical era (500 CE – 1000 CE)‚ multiple kingdoms developed throughout the Indian Ocean Basin where societal practices of India had a huge impact‚ causing cross-cultural shifts in economical practices‚ religious views‚ and trade‚ resulting in increased population and agricultural growth. India‚ China‚ and East Africa were the three main societies that were impacted. The development of economics was influenced greatly. Most other kingdoms created a money system using coins
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Business Continuity Planning‚ Backup‚ and Recovery An important strategy for organizations is to be prepared for any eventuality. A critical element in any security system is a business continuity plan‚ also known as a disaster recovery plan. Business continuity is the chain of events linking planning to protection and recovery. The purpose of the business continuity plan is to keep the business operating after a disaster occurs. The plan prepares for‚ reacts to‚ and recovers from events that
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interrupts the normal flow of business. Disaster recovery and business continuity planning are two key processes that allow organizations to continue normal business functions in the event of an interruption. When business is disrupted‚ it can cost an organization a lot of money. Potential lost revenues‚ in addition to extra expenses‚ means a reduction in profits. Even though insurance is
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best possible experience to its customers and the best possible relationships with employees‚ shareholders‚ and suppliers. To ensure the consistent availability and delivery of its products and services‚ Acronis has developed the following business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) policy in support of a comprehensive program for BC‚ DR and overall business survivability. Acronis is exposed to potential risks that could disrupt or destroy critical business functions and/or the production and
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Ocean Carriers Objectives • Forecast pro-forma cash flows for a project • Estimate project values using Net Present Value (NPV) • Conduct sensitivity analysis for the forecast inputs Setting • January 2001 • Customer offering attractive terms on 3-year lease for a capesize carrier • Would require purchase of new carrier since existing fleet does not fulfill customer needs • Should it be purchased? Industry Dynamics • Revenue Drivers • Outlook in the: –
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We can all agree that from birth to death‚ people change along several parallel pathways‚ including movement‚ cognition‚ and social skills and emotion. But how exactly do these changes take place? Are they sudden and abrupt or gradual? This article explains how developmental psychologists explore differences between people of certain ages based on how gradually or abruptly those differences seem to emerge. The Continuity Approach If you have spent any significant amounts of time with young children
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Reflective Journal - Red Ocean Reflective Journal – RED ROUND Name: Zhiqiang MOU Student ID: 41909763 Seminar Leader: Team: Cronus Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Red Round 2.1 Critical Appraisal 2.2 Peer Group Discussion 2.3 Self Evaluation 3.0 Blue Round One and Blue Round Two 3.1 Critical Appraisal 3.2 Peer Group Discussion 3.3 Self Evaluation 4.0 Blue Round Three 4.1 Critical Appraisal 4.2 Peer Group Discussion 4.3 Self Evaluation 5.0 Conclusion Red Round Critical
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Blue ocean strategy generally refers to the creation by a company of a new‚ uncontested market space that makes competitors irrelevant and that creates new consumer value often while decreasing costs. The following guidelines may be proposed to companies seeking to create blue oceans: 1. Identify the key features/ dimensions that currently define a product/ service.2. Identify a group of customers who only value a subset of these features. These customers may be currently using lower end alternatives
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Prompt: Analyze changes and continuities in long-distance migrations in the period from 1700 to 1900. Be sure to include specific examples from at least TWO different world regions. The first migrations to the Americans were by cattle. The North had more slaves than the South. The South had a successful slave revolt. Trains in Russia caused the serfs to run faster. Teepees were mobile homes for Indians. Bantus migrated to California for the movie industry. Main technology that remained the
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