Introduction Any discussion of the thinking of University of California-Berkeley professor‚ John R. Searle must include an understanding that a machine has the ability to “think” just because it has been fed the “correct” computer program that he calls “Strong AI” (artificial intelligence). However‚ he points out that “Strong AI” misses the basic point that any software program is simply a framework that designates the ways in which certain symbols are managed. That manipulation cannot be
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v. Keegstra‚ a case that has made a huge impact on the modification of limits to freedom of expression started in the year 1990. After being a high school teacher for 14 years in Eckville‚ Alberta‚ Keegstra was charged with “wilfully promoting hatred against
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PepsiCo vs. Coca-Cola – A Financial Comparison June 13‚ 2007 AC550 May 2007 Executive Summary The purpose of this comparative analysis is to provide a summary of financial and accounting information to a potential investor who is looking to invest in either Coca-Cola or PepsiCo. This research will cover some facts from the financial statements of both companies for the year of 2004. There are many factors to review when comparing these two companies. They are two of the top manufacturers
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1. 4–3. Business Torts. Medtronic‚ Inc.‚ is a medical technology company that competes for customers with St. Jude Medical S.C.‚ Inc. James Hughes worked for Medtronic as a sales manager. His contract prohibited him from working for a competitor for one year after leaving Medtronic. Hughes sought a position as a sales director for St. Jude. St. Jude told Hughes that his contract with Medtronic was unenforceable and offered him a job. Hughes accepted. Medtronic filed a suit‚ alleging wrongful interference
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hurrying towards its center. A large space adjoining the cafeteria and boarding zones‚ it took the man a good minute to spot the people he was looking for. He approached at a brisk walk‚ offered handshakes‚ and introduced himself as Guy Leonard. "Well Mr. Leonard‚ I must say I’m impressed that you went to the trouble of meeting us in person here‚" said one of the men sitting in front of him. "Yes. Quite impressive‚" the other man mused. "I hope your interview is worth both our time." This man wore
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Zippittelli v. J.C. Penney Company‚ Inc. Zippittelli v. J.C. Penney Company‚ Inc. The plaintiff‚ who is 63 years old‚ brought this employment discrimination suit against her employer‚ J.C. Penney‚ after the company failed to promote her to the position of shift operations manager at the company ’s Moosic‚ Pennsylvania Customer Service Center. She alleged violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. She brought these claims against both
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Anderson Hill Road Purchase‚ New York 10577-1444 March 23‚ 2012 Dear Fellow PepsiCo Shareholders: We are pleased to invite you to attend our 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders‚ which will be held on Wednesday‚ May 2‚ 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time at the North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace‚ 529 South Front Street‚ New Bern‚ North Carolina 28562. New Bern‚ North Carolina is the “birthplace” of PepsiCo‚ and we are pleased to be returning to this historic place for our 2012 Annual
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Performance with a Purpose: PepsiCo ’s Strategic and Operational Plans Kendre Adams MGT 521 October 9‚ 2014 Professor Eric McMath Performance with a Purpose: PepsiCo ’s Strategic and Operational Plans PepsiCo is a global food and beverage organization that strives to keep a diverse product portfolio. PepsiCo’s main competitors include The Coca Cola Company‚ Nabisco‚ Nestle‚ and Kellogg’s. In total‚ PepsiCo portfolio consists of 22 brands. Strategic planning can be defined as a deliberate program
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The Killer Clown also known as John Wayne Gacy‚ Jr. was born on 17 March 1942 in Chicago‚ Illinois and was the middle child of three. His father John Wayne Gacy Sr. worked as a machinist and his mother Marion Elaine Robinson was a homemaker. Gacy would have a close relationship with both his mother and sisters but a difficult one with his father who was an alcoholic with a violent temper who thought John was a sickly kid and he would often beat him for being weak. In the early years problems
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PEPSICO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANALYSISCash flow statement | | | | | | Year ended 31 december | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | | | | | | | Operating Activities | | | | | | Net Income | 6‚214 | 6‚462 | 6‚338 | 5‚979 | 5‚166 | Depreciation and amortization | 2‚689 | 2‚737 | 2‚327 | 1‚635 | 1‚543 | Stock-based compensation expenses | 278 | 326 | 299 | 227 | 238 | Restructuring and impairement charges | 16 | 383 | 0 | 36 | 543 | Cash payments for restructuring charges
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