...This paper explores Section 1233 of Health Related (H.R.) Bill 3200, America’s Affordable Health Care Choices of 2009, introduced to the House of Representatives. Under this section of the bill, the Qualified Health Benefit Package (QHBP) would be required to explain end-of-life planning to individuals who seek this information. Currently physicians are not reimbursed for providing end-of-life planning for individuals on Medicare. Some larger groups such as the American Medical Association (AMA) are in favor of passing the bill. This paper examines groups in favor of the bill as presenting opposition from other groups regarding this piece of legislation. America’s Affordable Health Care Choices of 2009: Advanced Care Directives Health Related Bill The House of Representatives introduced H.R. bill 3200: America’s Affordable Health Care Choices of 2009 on July 14, 2009, as a means “to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes” (H.R. 3200-111th Congress, 2009). HR 3200 is an active bill that was referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Oversight and Government Reform, and Budget, which was amended to a different version on July 17, 2009. Representative John Dingell (D-MI15) is the sponsor of the bill with nine other cosponsors. One particular section of H.R. bill 3200, Section 1233 - Advanced Care Planning...
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...IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ____________________________________ ) NETSCAPE COMMUNICATIONS ) CORPORATION, ) 466 Ellis Street ) Mountain View, California, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) ) MICROSOFT CORPORATION, ) One Microsoft Way ) Redmond, Washington, ) ) Defendant. ) ) ____________________________________ ) Civil Action No. _____ JURY TRIAL DEMANDED (Per Local Civil Rule 40.5, Related to Civil Action Nos. 98-1232 and 98-1233) COMPLAINT This action follows the determination of Microsoft Corporation’s (“Microsoft”) antitrust liability in United States v. Microsoft, Civil Action Nos. 98-1232 and 98-1233, unanimously affirmed by the Court of Appeals, where it was found that Microsoft’s illegal acts had “inflicted considerable harm on Netscape’s business.” Netscape Communications Corporation (“Netscape”) thus brings this action against Microsoft to prevent further injury to Netscape, to restore competition lost in the market for Web browsers, to foster competition in the market for operating systems, and to receive treble damages compensation for the harms inflicted upon it by Microsoft. Netscape seeks this relief under Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act, sections 28-4502, 4503, 4508, and 4510 of the District of Columbia Code, and under the common law, for harm resulting from Microsoft’s anticompetitive conduct in the markets for Intelcompatible personal computer (“PC”) operating systems and Web browsers worldwide. Plaintiff alleges as...
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...arrested for capital murder. At trial, James Careful testified against him. Careful related the entire March 14 conversation to the jury. Stewart was eventually found guilty of six counts of capital murder and was sentenced to death. Issue The issue is whether or not Stewart can petition for a writ of habeas corpus and whether or not Mr. Careful violated the attorney-client confidentiality privilege. Rule The ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (ABA MPRC) has changed the landscape of attorney-client relations by creating an exception to confidentiality. Under the MRPC Rule 1.6(b) (1) a lawyer may "reveal" or "use" confidential information "to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm.” McClure v. Thompson, 323 F.3d 1233 (9th Cir. Or. 2003) Petitioner sought habeas corpus relief pursuant to 28 U.S.C.S. § 2254 after being convicted for three aggravated murders. Petitioner claimed ineffective assistance of counsel, alleging that his original defense attorney improperly disclosed the locations of the bodies of two children whom petitioner was ultimately convicted of killing. Although the appellate court held that petitioner's consent was not fully informed, the disclosure was nevertheless proper because...
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...MHA E-1 861 E-2 861 E-3 861 E-4 861 E-5 915 E-6 1020 E-7 1053 E-8 1089 E-9 1170 W-1 1023 W-2 1068 W-3 1113 W-4 1191 W-5 1281 O-1E 1059 O-2E 1107 O-3E 1206 O-1 927 O-2 1017 O-3 1110 O-4 1317 O-5 1464 O-6 1479 O-7 1494 Alabama ANNISTON / FT MCCLELLAN FORT RUCKER HUNTSVILLE, AL MOBILE, AL MONTGOMERY, AL AUBURN, AL BIRMINGHAM, AL TUSLOOSA, AL AL001 AL002 AL003 AL004 AL005 AL006 AL007 AL008 AL001 939 1023 1002 1062 1026 1017 1068 861 939 1023 1002 1062 1026 1017 1068 861 939 1023 1002 1062 1026 1017 1068 861 939 1023 1002 1062 1026 1017 1068 861 1053 1098 1059 1119 1077 1113 1143 915 1230 1413 1143 1215 1326 1359 1299 1020 1338 1485 1188 1356 1413 1455 1368 1053 1455 1560 1233 1509 1503 1557 1443 1089 1602 1683 1365 1650 1626 1743 1587 1170 1233 1416 1146 1218 1329 1362 1302 1023 1386 1515 1206 1419 1449 1497...
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...table will go in here) using stogroup UNTDISK. (3 pts.) 2) Create the STUDENT table with the specifications from the ERD (Remember, bolded attributes are not null). DOB should have a datatype of DATE (not DATETIME.) (3 pts.) 3) Create an index on the primary key of STUDENT using the UNTDISK storage group (2 pts.) 4) Perform catalog queries to ensure your tablespace, table, and index were created (1 ½ pts.) 5) Insert the following data into the STUDENT table: ( 3 pts.) S_ID S_LAST S_FIRST S_MI S_ADDRESS S_CITY S_STATE S_ZIP S_CLASS S_DOB S_PIN --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JO100 JONES TAMMY R 1817 EAGLERIDGE CIRCLE TALLAHASSEE FL 32811 SR 1987-11-01 1233 PE100 PEEL JORGE C 951 RAINBOW DR CLAREMONT CA 34711 SR 1985-08-19 1230 MA100 MACKEL JOHN A 1275 WEST MAIN ST DENTON TX 32320 JR 1982-10-10 1613. SM100 SMITH MIKE 428 MARKSON AVE CORINTH TX 32328 SO 1986-09-24 1841 JO101 JORGE LISA M 764 JOHNSON PLACE LEESBURG GA 34751 SO 1986-11-20 4420. NG100 NGUYEN NI M 688 4TH STREET ORLANDO FL 31458...
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...1. Alleyne, B. J., & Elson, R. J. (2013). THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS ON IDENTIFYING, PREVENTING, AND ELIMINATING CORPORATE FRAUD. Journal Of Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Issues, 16(1), 91-106. I will use this reference to discuss the regulations of the Oxley Act of 202 and the Securities Act of 1933 and what accountants can do to prevent from breaking these regulations. This article goes in depth about the regulations and how they are enforced. 2. Bank of America Corporation Other Release No.: 34-73243 I am going to use this article to show laws that were broken relating to keeping books and records in reasonable detail. 3. Beatty, J. F., Samuelson, S. S., & Bredeson, D. M. (2013). Introduction to Business Law. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning. I am going to use this source to discuss the responsibly of each client. 4. Chaffee, E. C. (2014). LEAD ARTICLES EDITION: Current Trends in International Trade and Their Impact on Multinational Business: ARTICLE: From Legalized Business Ethics to International Trade Regulation: The Role of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Other Transnational Anti-Bribery Regulations in Fighting Corruption in International Trade. Mercer Law Review, 65701. I will use this reference to discuss the regulations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 and how they were broken by accountants. This article goes in depth about the regulations and how they are enforced and lwas that have been broken by ceratin accountants...
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...meaning he had a constitutional right to the juvenile justice system. PROCEDURAL HISTORY A societal consensus was gathered that a far smaller number of those convicted under 18 have been sentenced to death than over 18. When the Bill of Rights were written, punishments were considered cruel and unusual, therefore the 8th amendment was added to the constitution, Ford v. Wainwright. Or evolving to make society more decent to prove the maturity, Trop v. Dulles. Petitioners have not mentioned that their punishments would have been considered cruel in the 18th century. With the common-law tradition, at least 281 offenders under 18, and 126 under 17, have been executed in this country. Also, with the cases 488 U.S. 887 (1988) and 487 U.S. 1233 (1988), certiorari was granted to decide whether the Eighth Amendment precludes the death penalty for individuals who commit crimes at 16 or 17 years of age. ISSUE Of the 37 States that permit capital punishment, 15 decline to impose it on 16-year-olds and 12 on 17-year-olds. The contention that the punishment violated the eighth amendment was rejected. HOLDING Justice Scalia concluded that capital punishment on a...
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...Isaac Walrath 506 South College St, Walhalla, SC 29691 • 864-555-1234 • 864-555-5555 • isaac.walrath@myemail.com Professional Summary Motivated chef offering years of experience in the food industry. Focused on high standards for taste and quality, while maintaining professionalism. Superior communication and leadership skills. Expert in managing kitchen staff and preparing foods at reduced cost without compromising quality and taste. Skills Strong attention to safe food handling procedures Effective planner Beautiful presentation of food Excellent customer service skills Time management Highly observant Highly organized Self motivated Positive attitude Recipe creation and conversion Work History Line Cook 01/2014 to Current Country Corner Bed and Breakfast –West Union, SC Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines. Planned lunch and dinner items as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering. Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler. Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards. Line Cook 01/2011 to 01/2014 The Great Divide Steak House –Anderson, SC Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines. Developed...
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...urned out to be -32%. As a result of the effective return being so low, I knew that the bid price would have to be lowered. In the graph below, I also illustrate a bid in the amount of $20 million that results in an effective return of 36%. Start Up Phase Growth Phase Terminal DCF Method 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 WACC 0.20 Period PV (51.88) (226) 1,430 Total PV 78.61 60% Equity 47.16 NPV 27.16 Effective Return ($20) $27 36% → Vs. → ($40) $27 -32% When calculating the effective return using the book value method I began with $3.5 (given) in 2004 and calculated each year forward. By 2014 the equity book value grew to $671.5. I took 60% of the present value of $671.5 and calculated the effective return using an initial investment of $40 million. Under these assumptions, I found that the effective return was 63%. This return immediately struck me as being high. Please refer to Exhibit 1 for these calculations. Similar results were found when calculating the effective return using the market value method. Using terminal earnings of $203 and a comparable P/E ratio of 15, I found Arcadian’s equity value to be $3039. I then took 60% of the present value of that amount and calculated the effective return using an initial investment of $40 million. Under these assumptions, the effective return...
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...Atmospheric Issues John Doe SCI/275 November 2nd, 2014 Andrea Elstro Atmospheric Issues As you all know, recently one of the largest employers in Sparksville decided to outsource all of their manufacturing needs to South Korea and closed down all of their US facilities, including Sparksville. This has left Sparksville in a desperate situation and out city government has been working tirelessly to attract new companies to our area. We are pleased to announce that Sparksville is now considering three different companies that want to open up production facilities in our town. The first is a warehouse distribution center, the second is a car manufacturing plant, and the third is an oil refinery. Direct 2 U Furniture’s distribution center is basically just a big building with lots of garages and a parking lot. There is minimal environmental impact within the building itself, but there will be numerous trucks that will go to and from the warehouse on a regular basis transporting goods to various places. Even with the continuous operation of the trucks to and from the warehouse, there should be no measurable impact on the water supply in Sparksville. However, the trucks being used at Direct 2 U Furniture in the day to day operations could pose a substantial threat to the air quality around Sparksville. The trucks that will be used at the warehouse are going to be large delivery trucks and even larger 18 wheelers or more diesel trucks that are known for being heavy polluters...
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...that man skilled in all ways of contending, the wanderer harried for years on end, after he plundered the stronghold on the proud height of Troy”. (Homer 1204) As shown in this quote Athena thinks highly of Odysseus and his travels, and wouldn’t mind helping him along his way. Odysseus is quite intuitive throughout the Odyssey. Odysseus let his intuition take control when he was faced with the option to pass by Scylla a six headed monster that eats one man per mouth, or Charybdis a giant whirlpool monster that kills all that comes near it. Odysseus knows he will lose men either path he chooses to take. He states “Only instruct me goddess, if you will, how if possible can I pass Charybdis, or fight of Scylla when she raids my crew?” (Homer 1233) Odysseus wants to save all of his crew from death, but Athena said it would be better to mourn six men versus losing the ship and all of their lives being in peril, she also states that they are both immortal and that there is no point in trying to fight them. Another trait Odysseus possesses is skill in many different forms. He has the skill of sailing, he is known as a master mariner. He has the skill of surprise/disguise where he tricks everyone he used to know on the island of Ithaca into thinking he’s just an old beggar. He also has the skill of archery as shown in book twenty-one where he is the only one who can string the bow and shoot the arrow through all twelve ax heads. As shown on page 1255 “Odysseus in one motion strung the...
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...Historical Background "The Battle of Hue City was an urban brawl between two armed and largely adolescent tribes, a street fight of fast action and merciless bloodletting." -John Laurence The Battle of Hue City was a marvel of military achievement; it pitted American and South Vietnamese against a larger North Vietnamese force that was well-positioned in strong fortifications and was ultimately a solid victory for the Allied forces (i.e. South Vietnamese, Americans, Australians). The outcome of the Battle of Hue City was different than one might have expected--outnumbered forces attacking a well-fortified enemy in a city is usually a formula for sure defeat. Therefore, the Battle of Hue City is an important engagement to analyze: there are many lessons that can be taken from its study regarding military operations in urbanized terrain (MOUT) and the effects of combat elements such as timing, heavy gunfire support, armor, communications, and geographic obstacles. 1968 was the pivotal year during the Vietnam War mostly because it was the year that marked the Tet Offensive, the turning point in the war. The Tet Offensive was an operation that the North Vietnamese conducted that called for a simultaneous attack on every major city in South Vietnam; its shock value would prove to be a major blow to American support for the war at home even though it was a great tactical victory for Allied forces. Perhaps the most significant victory for the Allied forces during the...
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...willing to die to save his reputation and his name. John accredits his sin of committing adultery damages his soul highly in the eyes of God. He could not forgive himself. Although, John Proctor would rather live then die, he feels it is not worth living if he has to live the remainder of his life based on a lie. As the judges lead him to the gallows he forgives himself and finally finds peace with god in his last final moments on earth. Altogether, John is willing to throw away his good reputation to save others and spread the truth while abigail is willing to lie and throw others reputations away to save her own. Works Cited Miller, Arthur. "The Crucible" Literature: The American Experience. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, 2002. 1233-334. Print. ...
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...Hawker centres Background Hawker centres offer a diverse range of food, and dining in this natural open-air environment has become a reflection of life in Singapore. (National Environment Agency (NEA), 2009). Hawker centres are not only an integral part of Singapore’s street food culture, but also a significant part of Singapore’s social and cultural heritage. (Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR), 2008). The National Environment Agency (NEA) has conducted a study and results has shown that hawker centres are popular amongst Singaporeans, with 55% stating that they dine out at hawker centres at least once a week (MEWR, 2008). The NEA manages 109 hawker centres in Singapore, with a total of 15,000 stalls altogether. These centres can be found in both residential and non-residential estates. There are 25 hawker centres owned by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) and the other 84 centres are owned by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) (NEA, 2009). Design Most hawker centres typically comprise of two sections. They are the cooked food section and a market produce section, although there are some 30 stand-alone centres that offer either solely cooked food or fresh produce. (NEA, 2009). At present, the government is putting in effort to make hawker centres more environmentally friendly. The Straits Times (2012) mentioned that “green" features such as composting stations, energy-efficient light bulbs and solar panels...
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...century later a “second reconstruction” occurred. This included a number of massive confrontations concerning their civil rights of black Americans and other national minorities. Both movements ended “in-racial structures”. However still left newly elected African American working class leaders with social issues to last throughout their leadership (Marable, 2007: 3-4). “The black revolution is much more than a struggle for the rights of Negroes. It is forcing America to face all interrelated flaws – racism, poverty, militarism, and materialism. It is exposing evils that are rooted deeply in the whole structure of our society . . . and suggests that radical reconstruction is the real issue to be faced.” –Martin Luther King jnr. (Hall, 2005:1233). With regards to the statement, it can be concluded that the black Americans of this civil rights movement were both beneficiaries as well as victims. The protest abolished slavery, however left the victims suffering under handicaps inflicted by the abolished system, example poverty. This also related to the protests in South Africa. South Africa was very much in the public eye within the late twentieth century. Events such as the Soweto uprising of 1976, the collapse of the apartheid as well as the transition into democracy transformed the worlds understanding of its “historical revolution.” In 1992, while South Africa’s political leaders were deliberating over ending the system known as apartheid, whereby there was segregation between...
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