1. Intro - Intellectual curiosity - Disocover the universe surrounding us - Understand how other planets formed in order to understand how our own planet formed - How we came to be 2. 1st planet that was discovered (1995) - They track variations in the star’s spectrum (51 Pegasi) - Conclude that there is a companion orbiting the star • Min mass: 0.5 Mj (1mj= mass of Jupiter) • Orbiting at: 0.05 AU (1AU= distance from earth to sun) 3. Methods o Doppler Spectroscopy - Just like the
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Identify an issue of global significance which introduces a conflict of concepts and values. Examine the facts‚ language‚ statistics‚ and images used by at least two sides in the conflict in their representation of the issue. In the process‚ identify assumptions‚ justifications‚ values‚ and emotions which diverge. To what extent can you find the truth of the issue? 1. Poverty (also more specifically beggars and begging) 2. Social concepts of time (e.g. Mainstream concepts vs. First Nations’ concepts)
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Executive Compensation ACCT 530 General rules Defined as: “the wage and benefit packages that comprise the pay received by top executives of business corporations.” Pertinent Codes and Regulations §162(a)(1) Allows a deduction for reasonably-based salaries and other performance-based compensations §162(m) Disallows deduction of greater than $1 million for publicly held corporations Reg. §1.162-7(b)(3) Reasonable compensation is “paid for like services by like enterprises
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Case 5: Sony Shockwave In Search of the Next Hit Product Questions 1. Discuss the importance of product innovation to the future success of Sony in regard to the changing marketing environment environment. 2. Conduct a SWOT analysis on Sony. 3. What are the strategic options available to Sony‚ in y ‚ the wake of “Sony Shock”? Furthermore‚ recommend a course of action for Sony. Q1. Importance of Product Innovation to Sony s Sony’s Future Success Product innovation enables Sony to: •
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The Chernobyl Disaster By: Dennis Fowler and Vicky Eads A Day that Shocked the World and Scarred it for Years to Come The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Located 11 miles north of the city of Chernobyl Plant consisted of 4 reactors each producing 1‚000 MW of electricity Produced 10% of Ukraine’s electricity Construction began in the 1970’s Reactor #4 was completed in 1983 At the time of the accident‚ reactors #5 and #6 were in progress of being built. Events Leading to the
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SPEECH PATHOLOGY By: Sabrina Leviton WHAT THEY DO • Work with people who have a variety of speech-related disorders. • Disorders can include the inability to produce certain sounds‚ speech rhythm and fluency problems‚ and voice disorders. They also help people who want to modify accents or who have swallowing difficulties. • Work also involves assessment‚ diagnosis‚ treatment and prevention of speech-related disorders. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SPEECH PATHOLOGIST • Diagnose the nature and extent
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Introduction of Chiaphua Group Vietnam CGV is a subsidiary of Chiaphua Group of companies was founded in 1992 One of the largest privately held company groups based in Hong Kong Investment in mental production ‚ manufacturing and property development In early 1990s‚ CGV is going to invest in real estate development industry of Vietnam Introduction of Chiaphua Group Vietnam CEO ‚ Raymond Cheng has good negotiation skill and reputation with his constituent as a detail oriented project manager
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WHAT IS INFLATION? INFLATION IS THE LONG TERM RISE IN THE PRICES OF GOODS AND SERVICES CAUSED BY THE DEVALUATION OF CURRENCY. CAUSES OF INFLATION: • So what exactly causes inflation in an economy? There is not a single‚ agreed-upon answer‚ but there are a variety of theories‚ all of which play some role in inflation: 1. THE MONEY SUPPLY • Inflation is primarily caused by an increase in the money supply that outpaces economic growth. • Ever since industrialized nations moved away from the gold
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I strongly believe that people who are on social network should protect their private information by themselves and never post anything that may be used against them. I believe that‚ if a person wants people to not know something about themselves‚ then they should not post it on a website that allows people to see it. Social networking sites are public places where a person can voluntarily post private data about themselves. Anyone who uses a social network site should realize that they have
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INTRODUCTION Kit Kat was launched in 1937. Since then‚ it has consistently been one of the best selling chocolate bars on the market and has acquired an instantly recognizable brand name and identity. In 1997‚ British sales of Kit Kat amounted to some Europe 227 million‚ which made it easily the most popular confectionery product on the market. Forty four Kit Kats are consumed every second in the UK! The UK confectionery market is worth over Europe 5 billion per annum and is highly
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