Classroom Rules: 1. Be prepared for each class (I promise to show up dressed and ready and expect the same from you. The naked mental image of me lecturing will now haunt you for the rest of your days). 2. Show respect for all people‚ their opinions‚ beliefs‚ religions‚ etc. I enjoy a good discussion‚ but I will not tolerate rudeness or disrespect for others (a good discussion means that you use Critical Thinking Skills combined with facts and support while refusing to use flawed logic or name-calling)
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1. Which of the following statements regarding fire-retardant treatment of wood is MOST accurate? A. the fire retardant is intended to occur at temperatures lower than those developed in fires. B. the fire retardant is intended to occur at temperatures higher than those developed in fires C. all chemicals used as fire retardants can be used for exterior applications D. fire retardant treatment of wood increases its strength 2. Most fire-retardant chemicals operate by: A. accelerating the
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Scholars are able to find out how early people have lived for with no written records by the artifacts left behind such as tools‚ pottery‚ bones and graves. (AIU-Online‚ 2010) Scientists and scholars use a process called radiocarbon dating to determine the age of the carbon-based objects which is based on the rate of decay. When they determine how long the materials have been decaying they can then suppose the age. (AIU-Online‚ 2010) Anna Roosevelt and her team argues there was a prehistoric society
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an important value in their system. Then philosopher Aristotle wrote “Now‚ absolute monarchy‚ or the arbitrary rule of a sovereign over all citizens‚ in a city which consists of equals‚ is thought by some to be quite contrary to nature;....That is why it is thought to be just that among equals everyone be ruled as well as rule‚ and therefore that all should have their turn. And the rule of law‚ it is argued‚ is preferable to that of any individual. On the same principle‚ even if it be better for
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Outbreak of WWII in Asia Japan’s rise to power: Meiji Restoration of 1868 -Tokugawa Shogunate came to an end and Emperor come back into rule. -Through modernization and industrialization‚ Japan became militarily and economically strengthened -The military supported the emperor closely -The emperor became the most powerful political figure in Japan due to the changes he made Japanese historical and cultural legacies -The people were open to strong military leader’s influence of political
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The rule of law is the application of laws consistently‚ without showing favouritism not authorized by said law‚ or otherwise deviating from it. The rule of law is often a criterion used in judging whether a country has good government or not. It is a principle that values procedural over substantive fairness. In some cases‚ for example‚ even when a defendant is known to be guilty‚ his case will be dismissed on the grounds that the government violated the law by gathering evidence in ways that violated
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controlled by them. They consume our minds and thoughts with what society deems as “cool”. Slaying women‚ drinking obsessively‚ and feasting on those who are inferior are all actions provoked by the insane masters. They do not allow ourselves to be free; the very message that Cephalus is trying to tell his members. By escaping from their control‚ one is essentially able to live a life of peace and freedom. One reason why these masters inhabit the youth is that they are easily swayed into valuing other’s
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a) Explain the difference between Act and Rule Utilitarianism (25 marks) Throughout this essay I will be comparing the Act and Rule variations of Utilitarianism to uncover the difference between the two. Utilitarianism is teleological or consequentialist approach to ethics‚ which argues that something is good or bad according to its benefit for the majority of the people. Jeremy Bentham formalized this theory through his principle of Utility‚ “the greatest good for the greatest number”. Act Utilitarianism
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(XIII of 2002)‚ the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority‚ with the approval of the Federal Government‚ is pleased to make the following rules‚ namely:1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules shall be called the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Rules‚ 2009. (2) They shall come into force at once. 2. Definitions.- (1) In these rules‚ unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context‚(a) “application form" means the application form as may be prescribed by
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(Chapter 5) Your team was asked to analyze the situation as detailed in the case and formulate a set of recommendations supported by the facts and/or numbers. You will be presenting your findings and recommendations to the CPO and CFO. Consider the following: 1. Do you think B&L should outsource the bracket? Why or why not? 2. What do you think of the quote from Mayes? How would you respond? What information would you request? 3. What would you say to the plant manager? 4. Is the cost savings sufficient
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