Multiple Choice Questions (5 Points Each): Q. 1 Under the gold standard of currency exchange that existed from 1879 to 1914‚ an ounce of gold cost $20.67 in U.S. dollars and £4.2474 in British pounds. Therefore‚ the exchange rate of pounds per dollar under this fixed exchange regime was (a) £4.8665/$. (b) £0.2055/$. (c) always changing because the price of gold was always changing. (d) unknown because there is not enough information to answer this question. Answer:
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No country for old men Character analysis Theme There is a new kind of crime in the world‚ big money and violence on a new scale. But this new violence is only a symptom of the loss of the old values. Sheriff Bell embodies the old values; honesty‚ courage‚ loyalty and commitment to law and order. This is no country for old men because their old values don’t work in this new world Settings Bell is Sheriff of a small town called Sanderson‚ Texas. This rural world of good country people is
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The Temptations is a true story based on a group of boys named Otis Williams‚ Paul Williams‚ Eddie Kendricks‚ Melvin Franklin‚ and David Ruffin‚ who became the Eligins and then became the Temptations. This group was very special and unique. They were special and unique because of their finely tuned choreography‚ distinct harmonies‚ and stylish suits. The Temptations had two producers named Berry Gordy and Shelly Berger. The Temptations record company was named Motown records. Berry Gordy was the
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Stax began in a Memphis garage in 1957 as Satellite Records‚ a project of Jim Stewart‚ soon joined by his sister Estelle Axton‚ both white. From these humble beginnings‚ it enjoyed a fairy-tale rise‚ becoming a revered name‚ the home of the great Otis Redding‚ of “Soul Man” and “In the Midnight Hour.” Gordon tracks this glorious ascent—and a vertiginous fall—as the label eventually collapsed under its own weight. He delivers a compelling tale with maximum effect‚ drawing on interviews with singers
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Joshua Sojka Professor Deisler English Composition II 3143 25 September 2013 Character Analysis of Andrew Lincoln in the Walking Dead Frank Darabont was the great creator of the television series‚ the Walking Dead. Frank did an amazing job creating this television show and creating some amazing and complex characters. The most interesting character in the show is Rick Grimes who is played by Andrew Lincoln. Rick endures many obstacles throughout the show and he has morals and standards. During
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The next morning‚ when the Otis family met at breakfast‚ they discussed the ghost at some length. The United States Minister was naturally a little annoyed to find that his present had not been accepted. "I have no wish‚" he said‚ "to do the ghost any personal injury‚ and I must say that‚ considering the length of time he has been in the house‚ I don’t think it is at all polite to throw pillows at him‚"--a very just remark‚ at which‚ I am sorry to say‚ the twins burst into shouts of laughter
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Hispano-Mestizo America/Borderlands America: “Lone Star” The film “Lone Star” is a murder mystery film based in Frontera‚ Texas which is a multicultural border town. The significance of the conclusion of “Lone Star” is based off of several contexts presented throughout the film. The portrayed contexts of the film have to do with relationships and conflicts between races‚ social classes and power struggle within a community and the border between Mexico and Texas. These contexts place significance
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Created equally‚ with the natural rights of life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness‚ human beings have been seduced by the promises of the power-thirsty. The coaxed souls blindly follow the corrupted “influencers” into a crooked hole they call the “perfect” society; in reality‚ this is a place of tyranny‚ where the supreme power is placed in the hands of a government full of lust for ultimate dominance. The perspective‚ Progressivism‚ proposes such twisted community‚ in which equality can be
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Justice and Authority paper Discretionary authority in the Criminal Justice system Allen Ray CJA/550 April 11th‚ 2011 Discussions in how discretion is exercised in the legal profession often raises debate in the criminal justice system. Discretion is vastly misused in many of the criminal justice fields. Areas such as youth justice‚ sentencing‚ policing‚ and a host of many other legal fields need better understanding‚ interpretation and communication. As with many practices‚ the object
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