Definition of Alliterative Verse Old English literature encompasses writings in Anglo-Saxon England during its conversion to Christianity in the 7th century up until the Norman Conquest in 1066. The roots of Anglo-Saxon poetry were based on Germanic tradition that was mainly in the form of alliterative verse (Greenblatt). When comparing to other forms of poetry‚ there are 6 key characteristics that define alliterative verse: four-beat lines‚ medial caesuras‚ enjambments‚ half-line alliteration‚
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Philips versus Matsushita: The Competitive Battle Continues Throughout their long histories‚ N.V. Philips (Netherlands) and Matsushita Electric (Japan) had followed very different strategies and emerged with very different organizational capabilities. Philips built its success on a worldwide portfolio of responsive national organizations while Matsushita based its global competitiveness on its centralized‚ highly efficient operations in Japan. During the first decade of the 21st century‚ however
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followed by Philips and Matsushita. How and why do they differ? Philips and Matsushita had followed very different strategies. Philips adopted the localization strategy and built its success on a worldwide portfolio of responsive national organizations. On the other hand‚ Matsushita adopt the strategy of global standardization. The structure of the organization has been matrix based whereas Matsushita followed a more hierarchical structure. The management is more decentralized at Philips; that is
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of protection of the harbors‚ provision of shipping facilities‚ and adjudication of claims may have fallen on local rulers or perhaps simply not handled at all. Protection is given when merchants pay their taxes and dues. As we continue through this essay‚ we can infer on the diversity of the alliances‚ the Hansa and Swahili. In documents 3 (Joao de Barros‚ Portuguese merchant and soldier from his book‚ Decadas da Asia completed in 1520s about his travels along east Africa’s coast)‚ 5 (Abdul
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and we are taught with Catholic morals. In Proverbs 19:17‚ it states: “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord‚ and he will repay him for his deed.” We must be helpful towards the needy with our time. Do you not wonder how they are out in this frigid weather? I bet they are cold‚ with no place to go‚ because the funds for the homeless shelters are limited so they could not afford to have all the homeless there. That being said‚ we should help raise money for the homeless people‚ so they
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client depending on the period of investment. In this case‚ A has the highest investment return (See Exhibit 3). In this situation‚ ending redeemable value (ERV=P (1+T) n) and gain on investment are higher than B and C. Other than that‚ the cost of investment (Cost investment = Initial payment+ Total Load or Commission) is lower than B and C. So‚ the ROI (ROI= (Gain on investment + Cost of investment)/cost of investment) is higher than B and C. This is because A has the highest initial payments‚ but
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Joseph Taj Ahn Nyguyen J Yu Fin 423 Haddad Nov 18‚ 2014 Philip Morris Inc.: Seven Up Acquisition (A) This case discusses Philip Morris Inc. intentions to acquire the Seven-up Company in an effort to diversify their consumer goods. The decision has already been made‚ however they must decide on an offer price to buy out the company. This report will discuss PM’s acquisition strategy and its appropriateness‚ along with whether or not 7up fits the criteria of PM’s strategy. The report will further
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role in many significant historical events‚ ranging from World War II to the abolishment of slavery and the women’s suffrage movement in North America. This issue has gained much attention in the world of social sciences‚ and scientists from all branches (of social science) have conducted numerous studies to deepen their understanding of it. Philip Zimbardo is a world-renown social psychologist who has made many significant contributions to his field‚ as well as with the issue of prejudice and discrimination
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Philip Lau‚ writer of the essay‚ “The Limitations of Wikipedia”‚ is successful in persuading his readers that the webpage Wikipedia should not be used for college level research. In his essay‚ Philip states that‚ “Wikipedia can be a beneficial starting point in gaining general information on a subject but users should be wary of incorrect information”. The essayist’s use of examples‚ facts and quotes are what makes his argument so convincing. The writer wrote this essay to warn fellow college
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