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    Low risk suggested by the Greek proverb ——A bird in hand is worth two in the bush As the saying goes “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”‚ which is popularly applied to variety of daily life‚ because it warns us about the effects of greed‚ we can conclude from it that risk control can be an important element of investment. As follows‚ we will discuss how to manage the low risk in the investment. 1. Low risk in amount of capital 2. Low risk in time span of investment 3. Low risk

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    I think bold actions are worth the risk of failure. I think that it is better to have tried something and failed than to never have done anything worth talking about. Studies show that more people die from heart disease than accidents. So if you think about it McDonald’s is more dangerous than going on a risky adventure. The number two cause of death in the US today is cardiovascular diseases. That is caused by unhealthy diets and lack of exercise. The number three killer in the US is a chronic lower

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    requirements needed for some job titles. As prices to attend these schools have grown‚ people have begun to question whether it is really worth the investment. Some careers don’t need this requirement and therefore some would consider acquiring education for those careers not worth their time or money. Colleges is more than that though and it helps many people. College is worth the cost because it prepares students for future careers‚ it is affordable at the right places‚ and it gives the qualifications needed

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    college education is worth it. To some people college education is the gateway to a better life and a future but‚ to some they are able to become successful without a college degree. A degree from college shows how intelligent that person may be. It may also show how wealthy and elite they are. As for people without attending college demonstrate how uncivilized they are. Or so they say. Some degree pays for themselves off some don’t. The debate over if college education is worth it may have begun when

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    Socrates statement‚ “the unexamined life is not worth living”(Plato‚ Apology Part 38) emphasizes the importance Socrates placed on self-awareness and seeking knowledge. Only by doing this are we are able to understand the difference between right and wrong‚ have true purpose and direction in our life‚ and live “The Good Life.” Socrates refused not to live his life in pursuit of truth (philosophy) even if it meant death as the penalty. He would rather die than be forced to stop seeking knowledge.

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    Dana Clark ENGL 1010 C08 Mr. Wood October 9‚ 2012 A College Degree is Worth the Effort and Expense In today’s economy many people wonder if a college degree is worth the time‚ effort‚ and expense it takes to complete it. I‚ a twenty-seven year old who did not think it was worth it when I graduated from high school‚ have changed my position on the issue. I have had experience in today’s workforce and it is not easy to find a satisfying job with only a high school diploma and it is extremely difficult

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    The magic number in Jeff Bezos net worth Jeff or also known as Jeffrey Preston was the founder of one of the world’s largest online based retailers which is popularly known as Amazon. Since the company was first incorporated in 1994‚ the sales have only increased in numbers and the company itself has been heavily involved in terms of logistical innovation which give it a great amount of popularity. This helped the business grow to several different countries and registers millions of dollars in

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    Adversity can bring out the positive and negative sides in a person. In “The Proof of Worth‚” Edgar Albert Guest demonstrates how challenges in life can help someone understand what he or she is capable of during a hardship. Similarly‚ “The Importance of Adversity in Growth and Development” written by Patrick Kohan exemplifies how children will never learn how to conquer an obstacle if they are always given assistance. Furthermore‚ Laura Hillenbrand’s novel‚ Unbroken‚ indicates that experiencing

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    “The Secret Life of Bees‚” by Sue Monk Kidd‚ is a story of the power of inequality. This story shows how people can sometimes use the color of a person’s skin to judge their character even before anyone knows anything about their personality. This book takes place in the 1960s when discrimination against African Americans was extremely common. The story shows how this powerful classification system can change people’s lives‚ especially a young impressionable girl. Many people during this time period

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    Case Analysis (Post – Promotion Peer Pressure and Amanda Learns to be the Boss)alysis ) Submitted by: Alagos‚ Criselda Barles‚ Daymarie Espiritu‚ Angela Frilles‚ Cristina Pernites‚ Ma. Theresa Cassandra Valencia‚ Jamaica Submiited To: Mr. Pascual Abrazaldo September 6‚ 2013 1. If you were Amanda‚ would have you done the same thing as she did? Why or Why not? Yes‚ I would do the same thing as Amanda did. To become an effective leader you must know everything that you need

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