Civilizing Processes-Myth or Reality? A Comment on Duerr’s Critique of Elias Author(s): Stephen Mennell and Johan Goudsblom Source: Comparative Studies in Society and History‚ Vol. 39‚ No. 4 (Oct.‚ 1997)‚ pp. 729-733 Published by: Cambridge University Press Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/179366 Accessed: 21/09/2010 15:16 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of JSTOR’s Terms and Conditions of Use‚ available at http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp. JSTOR’s
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Is the sextant a carthorse in the 21st century? Abstract The purpose of this report is to decide whether the sextant is outdated and effectively useless in the modern age or whether it still has a use in modern navigation. To decide this I explored modern navigation techniques‚ which is mostly done by global positioning systems‚ I researched the way that these work and the methodology behind the use of a sextant. The conclusion that I came to was that modern day sextant use is rare
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1. Problem Steps Recorder As the local PC guru you’re probably very used to friends and family asking for help with their computer problems‚ yet having no idea how to clearly describe what’s going on. It’s frustrating‚ but Microsoft feels your pain‚ and Windows 7 will include an excellent new solution in the Problem Steps Recorder. When any app starts misbehaving under Windows 7 then all your friends need do is click Start‚ type PSR and press Enter‚ then click Start Record. If they then work through
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Key issues for Thames Water over the next five years Background Thames Water is UK’s largest water and wastewater services provider‚ which serves 14 million customers and supplies 2.6bn litres of drinking water each day‚ with an annual turnover £1.8bn. The company’s business is closely regulated by a number of regulators including Ofwat (The Water Services Regulation Authority)‚ DMI (Drinking Water Inspectorate) and EA (Environment Agency). During 2012/13‚ Thames Water achieved 100 on the Security
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Safe Grounds‚ Equipment and Facilities Safe grounds‚ equipment and facilities are important in creating safe participation. It is important that these grounds are kept in a safe order and regularly checked. Equipment needs to be kept in working order. If equipment is not well maintained injuries result. This can be avoided through maintenance of equipment to promote safety. Facilities need to be safe both for the athletes and the spectators
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Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) is an American brand selling high-end clothing and gear for outdoor activities. This brand started with ice axes. The founders of REI were Lloyd and Mary Anderson wanted a better way to purchase the gear needed. At the time of 1935‚ quality axes were only available for $20. The couple was not happy with the process so‚ Lloyd started ordering his own ice axes from Austrian himself while Mary translated the catalogs. They together made this plan‚ which only cost the
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William Scott Influence Processes: A Leadership Analysis Leadership & Ethics for Managers June 1‚ 2008 Abstract A leader’s ability to influence and motivate followers is a crucial skill that effective leaders must possess. This is why organizations allow leaders to control many of the operational functions of the organization. By controlling several key operational components‚ the leader is able to direct and institute change throughout the organization. The purpose of this paper is to
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The play‚ "Hobson’s choice‚" written by Harold Brighouse‚ was set during the time period when women’s rights were forbidden - not being allowed to vote for example. In doing so‚ Harold Brighouse combines both comedy and confliction‚ between all of the characters. When the curtain comes up‚ you see Hobson’s daughters on the stage in the shop. Maggie‚ who is hard working that she will succeed by perusing her wishes rather than her fathers. The audience would perhaps find this situation strange
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stations. In the article “Medical Technology and Ethical Issues” by William E. Thompson and Joseph V. Hickey never discuss the accuracy of the computer system. When there is an error a person’s life is lost; a computer system should not be able to states whether someone should be given treatment or just die. If there is a five percent chance for someone may live then the risk should be made by the medical staff to operate. Another problem “Medical Technology and Ethical Issues” never elaborate on is what
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I. INTRODUCTION I. PROBLEM STATEMENT Dan Barnes‚ financial manager of Ski Equipment Inc. (SKI) is anxious that the Company’s founder recently sold his 51% controlling block of stock to Kent Koren‚ who is a big fan of EVA (Economic Value Added). Koren rewards managers handsomely if they create value‚ but those whose operations produce negative EVAs are soon looking for work. Koren frequently points out that if a company can generate its current level of sales with fewer assets‚ it would need
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