1. Describe clearly the accounting changes Harnischfeger made in 1984 as stated in Note 2 of its financial statements. • Harnischfeger included net sales figure from Kobe Steel Ltd. Previously‚ only net gross margin generated from transactions with Kobe Steel Ltd was included. As a result‚ net sales figure increased by $28 million. • Harnischfeger incorporated certain foreign subsidiaries’ financial statements with fiscal year ending 31st July. The adjustment resulted in a net sales figure increase
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Humanity in Movie “Life of Pi” —Conflict between human nature and death Introduction Pi whose father operates a zoo in India has his special attitudes towards beliefs and humanity because of his extraordinary environment in which he lived when he was a child. His parents decided to immigrate to Canada when he was only 17 years old while Pi had to break out with his first lover. On the ship to Canada‚ a rainstorm occurred and the ship sank. Nevertheless‚ Pi survived dramatically
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LUT scholarship terms and conditions General scholarship terms and conditions Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) may withdraw or terminate the scholarships if the student is in breach of the university regulations‚ for example if the student practices plagiarism or commits other study-related offences. In addition‚ any other misconduct leading to disciplinary measures may result in the termination of the scholarship. Moreover‚ the scholarship may be terminated during the scholarship
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divide as a region. The Invention of cotton gin by Eli Whitney in 1793 made gathering cotton possible. This caused an increase in plantations to grow cotton which caused the great need for cheap labor. It meant that slaves were the cheap labor to get the work done. The southern economy became dependent on slavery and cotton. While in the northern states it was established on industry. North was purchasing raw cotton and turning it into finished goods. In the North people had to work together it didn’t
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greatest and most influential Americans‚ Eli Whitney should be definitely be on that list‚ he is by far more than qualified. Although‚ it is true that he was not a perfect man‚ Eli Whitney changed the course of agriculture in the south and left his mark on the United States of America. Whitney was an American inventor and mechanical engineer‚ whose many inventions helped push America towards the future that lay ahead in the industrial revolution. Eli Whitney was a man of many skills and among
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Aaron Papp Dr. Bell ENGL 1102 8 February 2013 Symbolism at Its Finest Many authors through time and through this day and age have used symbolism in their works. Critics may say there is too much symbolism in some works. There is never too much symbolism in a work. Symbolism enhances the characters‚ words‚ places‚ and objects to levels that a average work could not reach without the use of symbolism. The more symbolism an author uses‚ the more attached a reader becomes to the story. Look at August
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Analysis of Characters‚ Conflict‚ and Symbolism in “A Good Man Is hard to Find” The story “A Good Man is Hard to Find” is a fascinating story about a family traveling to Florida for a family vacation. The story’s main characters are the grandmother‚ the mother and a baby‚ the father Bailey‚ and the two children June Star and John Wesley. On this trip the family has a run in with the other characters The Misfit‚ Bobby Lee‚ and Hiram who are escaped convicts headed towards Florida. O’Connor uses
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The Goal: A Process of on – going Improvement (Summary) Alex Rogo is the plant manager of Unico’s Bearington plant. Clearly he has problems in his plant as is evident in the surprise visit he got from the vice – president of his division‚ Bill Peach. Peach came to expedite an order (No. 41427)‚ which he wanted to be shipped that day. Alex is given three months to turn around his unprofitable plant or else face a shut – down. The order is shipped at the end of the day‚ although there was a breakdown
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In the Face of Adversity “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no help at all.” Dale Carnegie believed that perseverance could overcome even the harshest obstacles. Perseverance is inspired by a purpose‚ an unsatisfied drive to achieve a goal. During a cataclysmic event‚ only people with a purpose endure. In Night‚ Eliezer endures the Holocaust with a purpose to keep his father alive. He is a 15 years old
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Before I read the text “The Filter Bubble” by Eli Pariser‚ I predict that the text will be mostly about how self-aware technology is becoming. Also‚ I think the author will take a firm position against this kind of technology for various reasons. Lastly‚ I think the author will somehow tie this kind of developing technology to humanity losing its freedom because of it. After reading the text‚ I concluded that my pre-reading analysis was right. The author takes ample amount of time to accentuate
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