An investment that is not one of the three traditional asset types (stocks‚ bonds and cash). Most alternative investment assets are held by institutional investors or accredited‚ high-net-worth individuals because of their complex nature‚ limited regulations and relative lack of liquidity. Alternative investments include hedge funds‚ managed futures‚ real estate‚ commodities and derivatives contracts. Definition of ’Hedge Fund’ An aggressively managed portfolio of investments that uses advanced
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Open Door policy‚ statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900 for the protection of equal privileges among countries trading with China and in support of Chinese territorial and administrative integrity. The statement was issued in the form of circular notes dispatched by U.S. Secretary of State John Hay to Great Britain‚ Germany‚ France‚ Italy‚ Japan‚ and Russia. The Open Door policy was received with almost universal approval in the United States‚ and for more than 40
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Name English Teacher 13 November 2013 Different Types of Alternative Energy “Every day‚ the world produces carbon dioxide that is released to the earth’s atmosphere and will still be there in one hundred years’ time. This increased content of carbon dioxide increases the warmth of our planet and is the main cause of the so called “Global Warming Effect.” One answer to global warming is to replace current technologies with alternatives that have comparable or better performance‚ but do not emit
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ENHANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS IN MATHEMATICS WITH ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT By Godfred‚ Kwame Abledu - Koforidua Polytechnic godfredabledu@yahoo.com Introduction The purpose and scope of formal education have undergone various changes over the years since the time of the Castle schools. Consequently‚ assessment has also undergone a massive reform. This has led to a wider range of assessment now than there was twenty-five years ago (Gipps‚ 1994). Evidence has
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Alternative Energy Alternative Energy Our environment is ever changing so it would only make sense that our climate will change also. Researchers believe that the changes in our climate are directly related to certain types of energy. Energy plays an important role in many aspects of our lives. For example‚ we use electricity for lighting‚ heating‚ and cooling. We use fuel for transportation‚ heating‚ and cooking. Our energy production and use are connected with many other aspects of modern
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more crimes in the future and rehabilitating the inmates by reforming them into law abiding citizens. Prison systems in the UK have evolved over the years from straightforward workhouses to high-tech‚ refined correction facilities. Around the 17th century‚ the majority of prisons were seen as workhouses run by the church. The prison conditions were appalling.
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“An Alternative Perspective” Originally‚ Strawson appears to be rather unique and tactful by his analogies to everyday life as well as the break down of each opposing view. Yet Glen Strawson fails to recognize the complexity of the human consciousness that distinguishes us apart from the average species. Furthermore‚ the belief of human beings having absolutely no free will to simply reject oneself as human. However‚ Strawson eloquently presents that the fact that we as humans are not completely
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which can cause food poisoning in humans and can become a serious infection. On the past years‚ Imperata cylindrica (cogon grass) had been one of the major problems of farmers. Imperata cylindrica is mostly found in a sub-humid and humid grassland‚ open woodland‚ and cultivated areas. It produces extensive rhizomes which allow it to spread and dominate a wide range of disturbed sites. Imperata cylindrica forms a dense mat and produces plenty of leaves that make it nearly impossible for other plants
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What Changes are in our Educational Future? We don’t need a crystal ball to see this world is changing at break neck speed. As the family dynamics change‚ the educational needs of the family also change. People are living longer‚ there is a large influx of immigrants and more children are being born each year. With all this change‚ what does the future hold for education? Major changes will come with increased choices‚ privatization‚ high school reform‚ increased reliance on technology and
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Direction and concentration gradients Bradley Benton ABSTRACT In this experiment‚ we will investigate the effect of solute concentration on osmosis. A semi‐permeable membrane (dialysis tubing) and sucrose will create an osmotic environment similar to that of a cell. Using different concentrations of sucrose (which is unable to cross the membrane) will allow us to examine the net movement of water across the membrane. INTRODUCTION A major determinant of diffusion in a biological system is membrane
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