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    PROBLEMS/SOLUTIONS—PART I For questions 1 through 4‚ calculate the following distances using the fractional map scale. (Your instructor may ask you to show your work in the space provided.) 1. On a map with a scale of 1:24‚000‚ a measured distance of one inch represents an actual distance of:                                            _2000__ feet 2. On a map with a scale of 1:62‚500‚ a measured distance of 4.5 inches represents an actual distance of:                                _4.43892045__ miles 3. On

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    knowing that they can arrange what they want to say in several different ways. A wonderful collection of poetry which is more than capable of helping you achieve this is‚ “A Sense of Place.” Among these poems the focus will be entirely placed on “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost. He was born on March 17th in 1874 San Francisco‚ California. Frost’s mother was of Scottish descent and his father’s origin was English. This particular poem of his was written in 1922 when Frost was

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    Long Distance Relationships: How Does Media Communication Impact on Relational Maintenance? A long distance relationship is very challenging for college students to maintain without face to face interactions. The influences that media usage has on maintaining long distance relationships is a big part of communication. This research is going to examine the types of communication methods between long distance couples and then to determine which type is most suitable for a healthy and stable relationship

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    was to investigate the effect of varying the distance (cm) of the Elodea plant from the light source at (5‚ 15‚ 25‚ 35 and 45 (cm)) (±0.05) on the photosynthetic rate by counting the number of oxygen bubbles rising up the test tube per minute (bubbles min^(-1)). The hypothesis was supported because as the light intensity increased‚ the rate at which oxygen bubbles rising to the top of the test tube also increased – for example‚ at the closest distance of 5 cm‚ the rate of photosynthesis was at its

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    1. What is the formula developed by Kogut and Singh in 1988 in the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS)? Explain the formula in your own words. 〖CD〗_j=∑_(i=1)^4▒{ (I_ij-I_iDE )^2/V_i}/4 CDj is the cultural distance between the host country and the home country (in this case Germany). The I’s are the scores on the ith cultural dimensions from Hofstede‚ so in this case the four scores for PD‚ UAV‚ IND and MAS. Vi is the variance of the score of this dimensions. The variances for

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    Distance education allows you to study at home or in your office‚ according to your own schedule‚ there are no classes to attend. Generally‚ each course comes with a manual that may be accompanied by videotapes‚ audiotapes‚ audio CDs‚ computer diskettes‚ CD-ROMs‚ etc.‚ depending on the nature of the course. As well‚ many courses incorporate computer conferencing‚ e-mail‚ listservs‚ computer-based quizzes‚ and the Internet. Some courses are entirely on-line‚ using the World Wide Web as an innovative

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    dimensions of distance in the international expansion of Starbucks. Maarten de Graaf‚ s1861263 Tom Breteler‚ s2022117 Group 12 13-10-2010 Introduction to International Business Ms. Wilhelm 1. What are the four dimensions of ‘distance’ in Starbuck’s international expansion? The four dimensions are culture‚ administrative‚ geographic and economic distance. 2. How did Starbucks reduce the ‘distance’ vis à vis host countries? Starbucks used many tactics to reduce its distance from foreign

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    Long Distance Relationships Purpose: To inform the audience about how to maintain a long distance relationship Central Idea: Long –distance relationships are more successful if the participants are willing to communicate often‚ trust each other‚ be committed to each other and be in love. (Communication‚ trust‚ commitment and love) are needed in a long distance relationship in order to be successful. Introduction: A. How many people in this class are/were in a long distance relationship?

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    Brendan Orner Mr. Whewell AP Literature 3/21/13 Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening Theme: Isolation * The speaker appears to be telling this poem as if he is distant or far away from any other person * “His house is in the village though” (2) * People do not/cannot own woods * The word woods brings up the idea of an untamable wild area * “He will not see me stopping here” (3) * This quote brings up the idea that the speaker is slightly paranoid * Instead of

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    Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” is a poem that‚ at first glance‚ seems to simply describe the author’s journey through the woods. The poem’s language is uncomplicated and the rhyme scheme flows smoothly. Also‚ the subject matter is easily relatable to the audience; the poem speaks of things such as woods‚ snow‚ and a horse‚ which any reader can identify with or visualize. These qualities make it easy for the reader to take this piece at face value without reading into what

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