Case 8-13 Mohamed Salem El-Hadad‚ Internal Auditor 1. Identify and briefly describe the legal protections that “whistleblowers” have in the United States. Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 806: Whistleblower Protection “SEC. 806. PROTECTION FOR EMPLOYEES OF PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANIES WHO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF FRAUD.” “Sec. 1514A. Civil action to protect against retaliation in fraud cases (a) WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR EMPLOYEES OF PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANIES- No company with a class of securities registered
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setting is of local color since they are located in the rural area. The names and personality of the characters are known locally. The Plot used is Aristotelian Plot Structure‚ common to all Local Color stories. The themes are superstitious beliefs and social justice. The uses of local words that cannot be translated to English are very evident. Regional realities that are unique to the locality are found in the selected short stories. The character behavioral patterns of the characters in the stories
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capitalists and communists. What would you do if the witch hunts happened in this modern era? Arthur Miller wrote this book because of the incidents that occurred during the 1950’s. Senator Joseph McCarthy had a suspicion of communism in the United States. So he started a witch hunt to find the communists in the United States and he targeted celebrities of Hollywood such as Lucille Ball‚ Helen Keller‚ Langston Hughes‚ Charlie Chaplin‚ were all put on trial for being in cahoots with the enemy. This also
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Arthur Miller‚ various citizens of Salem‚ Massachusetts face the witch trials. Victims were tried and convicted based on only spectral evidence. John Proctor‚ Giles Corey‚ and Reverend Hale were a few among the many that went through these severe tests‚ hardships and trials. John Proctor’s wife; Elizabeth Proctor‚ was accused of witchery and sent to prison. John loves his wife and tries to save her and all of the other accused women. His crucible is the Salem Court because Proctor has to prove
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the events in Salem. One similarity that really stands out is Miller’s point that‚ “Both had the menace of concealed plots‚ but most startling were the similarities in the rituals of defense‚ the investigative routines: 300 years apart‚ both prosecutions alleged membership of a secret‚ disloyal group.” Miller’s points are very accurate and perfectly depict life for those in 1692 and the 1950’s. The “Red Scare” and Salem are dreadfully alike because of their similar processes. Salem in 1692 was a
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The Witch By: Edilberto K. Tiempo (Term Paper) Submitted to: Ms. Joreen Bale Submitted by: Diana A. Gonzales Introduction “The Witch” by Edilberto K Tiempo – A Wonderful
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Climate Change‚ Capitalism‚ and Social Justice California used to be a paradise‚ lush green lawns freshly cut‚ creeks gurgling with water‚ and mountains covered in golden fields. What happened? The lawns are all shriveled up‚ dry rocks are left where there used to be water‚ and black blotches on hills are left behind from wildfires. Scientists state that this is a result of climate change‚ also known as global warming. When warm temperatures affect the weather patterns of the Earth‚ the effects are
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Civilization‚ sexism is still prevalent. I. Introduction A. Background A. Today’s view of witches B. The view of witches before the 17th century B. Thesis: the prevalence and effects of the witch hunts II. Body A. The German Trails 1. Catholic Beliefs 2. Outcome and ending B. The Salem Witch Trails 1. Protestant Beliefs 2. Outcome and ending III. Conclusion A. Women turning on women during med evil times B. women turning on women today What are witches? What kinds of
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How to Hang a Witch by Adriana Mather does not necessarily relate to my personal life but‚ it does relate to American society today. Samantha Mather is a teenage girl‚ who is a direct descendant of Cotton Mather‚ the original accuser from the Salem Witch trials. Her stepmom and her move to Salem after her dad falls ill because is was cheaper to live in Salem rather than New York. Odd events‚ that impact all of the direct descendants of the Witch trials‚ begin to happen right after the Mathers arrive
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Social Climate During the Vietnam War American involvement in Vietnam initially enjoyed strong support in the United States but as the conflict continued without signs of an eminent conclusion‚ public opinion changed. Disapproval of President Johnson’s limited approach to fighting increased. For the first time television brought the war to the "living rooms of America". And the constant coverage of the war and of injured and killed young American soldiers and civilian Vietnamese spurred protests
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