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    Lit Analysis The Jungle Workers and citizens today have Upton Sinclair to thank for the improved working conditions and higher regulations in the food industry. In The Jungle‚ Upton Sinclair uses vivid imagery and figurative language to expose the extremely unpleasant working conditions of immigrants and the Capitalist ideology of early 1900’s Chicago . A large Lithuanian family comes to Chicago in hopes for better life and work. The main character Jurgis is eager to work after a new marriage

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    The Taoist Tradition; Monday‚ Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Professor Lee 12/14/2012 Daodejing of Laozi‚ Chapter 38 (First chapter‚ due to a Chinese man’s inability to arrange bamboo sticks) Much of this text is contradictions‚ e.g. the virtuous thing to do is not to strive for virtue Confucians are the intended audience (scholars who read certain preconfucian classics); very few people are even literate Written by somewhat-countercultural beatnik equivalents A dao which can be daoed is not a real

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    Chapter 1 Philippine Lit.

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    Chapter I Philippine Literature is a diverse and rich group of works that has evolved side-by-side with the country’s history. Literature had started with fables and legends made by the ancient Filipinos long before the arrival of Spanish influence. The main themes of Philippine literature focus on the country’s pre-colonial cultural traditions and the socio-political histories of its colonial and contemporary traditions. It is not a secret that many Filipinos are unfamiliar with much of the country’s

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    2.0 Review of Related Literature and Studies 2.1 Introduction This chapter discussed the related literature and studies to assess and evaluate the existing system to see the need for the proposed system. 2.2 Review of Literature 2.2.1 Local Literature 2.2.1.1 Regulating the establishment and operation of pawnshops As stated in the Presidential Decree No. 114 series 1973 Regulating the establishment and operating of PAWNSHOPS‚ It is hereby declared the policy of the State to regulate the

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    Running Head: EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 1 Effects of Domestic Violence on Children Theodore Ratto Cal Sate East Bay Running Head: EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2 Abstract Domestic violence is widespread not just throughout our country but throughout the world. After reviewing the effects it has on children it is evident that this issue demands more attention. Domestic violence has been researched for decades and the common thread found amongst studies is the harsh physical

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    by the narration of the story suggests that the attitude of the author favors the traditional Native American culture and opposes the modern culture. This attitude is showcased by the narration through the development of the characters as the story evolves. The narration of the story suggests that the author has a more positive attitude towards the characters that belong to the Native American Culture. Ayah’s most heartbreaking misfortune in her life is the loss of her children. The tone of

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    French (2002) “Testing trade-off and pecking order predictions about dividends and debt” Review of Financial Studies‚ 15‚ 1-33 Faulkender‚ M.‚ & Petersen‚ M Jensen‚ M.C. (1986)-“Agency costs of free cash flow‚ corporate finance‚ and takeover” American Economic Review‚ 76‚ pp. 323-329 John‚ K Kochhar R. (1996)-“Explaining firm capital structure: the role of agency theory vs. transaction cost economics”. Strategic Management Journal:1996:17‚9 Krishnan S.V.‚ Moyer C La Porta‚ R.‚ Lopez-de Silances

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    Not From Without‚ But From Within A fresh‚ personal‚ bottom-up approach to the women’s labor movement in the early 20th century The article From the Russian Pale to Labor Organizing in New York City written by Annelise Orleck reveals how the working class immigrant community played a significant role in influencing women’s labor movements in the early twentieth century. Orleck maintains that as a result of their background‚ Jewish women had an experience in America different from most women. She

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    Grade A (10 marks) George Alafia has clearly been struck in a powerful way by what he encountered in Somalia. He wants to make his readers see what terrible conditions existed there and how fortunate we are to live in such a different world. He also shows that journalists often just start out by looking for the best stories they can find. But in this case‚ the stories really got to him on a deeply emotional level. The most powerful effect of Alafia’s writing is the way he focuses on particular

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    Power of One Interesting movie filled with racial discrimination‚ class warfare‚ poverty and social justice. Interpretation of the movie appeared to be honest without demonstrating bias or favoring a particular class or race. This movie was set in South Africa. It was about a young white British boy named PK. PK was the son of a British born woman and a father that recently passed away. They lived on a farm and had black workers and a nanny to care for PK. The movie demonstrated that the

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