...Jarrod Thompson 4 March 2014 A Battle for Freedom Brief Summary Two of the most debated topics in the U.S. today are those of gay rights and religious freedom. Recently, these two issues clashed head-to-head in the form of a Senate bill in the state of Arizona. This bill would have protected business owners exercising their religious freedom in refusing service to others. The following will describe the facts involving the bill and offer recommendations on why its veto was an adverse decision. Statement of Facts Senate Bill 1062 (SB 1062) was introduced in early 2014 by Senator Steve Yarbrough as a means to update Arizona’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). These updates are meant to clarify the protection that individuals would have in exercising their religious freedom. These protections include using religious freedom in conducting business and in dealing with other private citizens with regards to court cases. Advocates of the bill have cited a case from the New Mexico Supreme Court as a critical need for these changes. In that case, Elane Photography v. Willock, the Court ruled that the state’s RFRA did not apply to the enforcement of a state law. The Center for Arizona Policy, one of the bill’s major proponents, seeks to eliminate the enforcement of state laws that violate religious liberty. The group claims that SB 1062 clarifies and strengthens existing laws protecting religious freedom. The bill gained national recognition due to the...
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...Columbus, GA 31907 Dear Professor Culverson: The attached report describes the financial benefit and drawbacks of child care that our company is offering to our employees as part of an expansion to our current benefits package. We feel that offering this additional benefit will increase employee productivity and performance; produce positive relations between staff, and yield higher profits. The research was designed to examine the impact of child care benefits package in three areas: • • • The projected impact that the child care benefits will have on our company financially The projected impact that it would have on the employee’s productivity, performance, and relation with staff The projected financial income statement of the company after profits and expenses are factored in with this additional benefit cost Primary research consisted of 75 surveys that were given to parents at Aflac Imagination Station, Growing Room, and Netta Little Treasures. We also interviewed the managers at each location to determine various child care benefit packages provided. Secondary research sources included reviewing two large companies and their child care benefits package as well as reviewing other case studies on child care benefits. Results of this research, discussed more fully in this report, indicate that providing a child care benefits package can serve as an advantage to our company. We would be pleased to discuss this report and its conclusion with you at a later date. Our company...
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...Rudy Hernandez, Jr. HIST-1302 10/06/13 Analytical Book Report [pic] As I sat and read The Creation of Patriarchy I could not believe the depth of the anger I was feeling just from reading someone else’s work. I had to reread the whole thing again just to be sure that the emotions that I was feeling were in fact because of the reading. It was a powerful piece that gave me a sense of connection between Ms. Lerner and my own life. As an Anthropology minor the notion that all known societies are patriarchal has been engrained in me. A woman's maternal duties are often offered as the explanation as to why the men have "time" to pursue some kind of "attainment". Patriarchy is enacted in our day-to-day experiences which not only affect our psychological make-up but also affect our brain development, thus putting the gender stamp on all of us in a way we feel intrinsic. Gerda Lerner’s book, The Creation of Patriarchy angrily challenges this patriarchal tradition in our society. Gerda Lerner argues that male dominance over women is not "natural" or biological, but the product of an historical development. The question of the roots of oppression of women is as much a question of history as it is of economics, sociology and analytical and cognitive psychology. Patriarchy is a stigma from a past and could disappear when it becomes irrelevant. But in the context of the current world civilization, it is created all the time. While undoubtedly true, it cannot...
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...Analyitical Report of website: www.flinders.edu.au Student name: Garth Trickett Student number: 3068276 Tutor Name: Carol Drew Table of contents 1. Executive summary 2. Introduction 3.1 How easy is it to choose a course and apply for the university it using the website? 3.2 Website Template Layout 3.3 Homepage Layout 3.4 Colour Scheme 4.1 Conclusion 4.2 Recommendations 5. References Executive summary Introduction The aim of this report is to critically analyse the architecture of the website www.flinders.ed.au. The information gathered from the analysis will be used to devise solutions to problems with the website. The technique of examination for the website was to thoroughly explore the different pages of the website and grade each area of the website using appropriate criteria. Dave Gehrke (1999) states that” without efficient and user=friendly navigation, the user is likely to get confused, lost or frustrated and leave the site for good”. A resultant survey run by Gehrke (1999) showed that page loading speed and navigational efficiency are the most important things to users. The most important user type that needs to be happy with the website for it to be successful is prospective students as they make a majority of the people visiting the site. Prospective students are more likely to turn into current students if they like the feel of the website. This analyst took on the role of prospective student to test the...
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...Italian’s, by nature, are very talkative. Emotions are expressed openly and reserving them can sometimes be misinterpreted as disinterest. It should not be surprising to notice that Italians generally interrupt one another during important business meetings, as this tends to be a very common means of communication in an Italian business setting. It is even common for them to outwardly and openly disagree with the message. If you are passionate about a business idea, it is good practice to express your emotions on the subject. Italian people also value a direct and straightforward communication style during a business transaction, so be candid when discussing business matters and your Italian counterpart will respect you for it. Business attire is a sign of professionalism, but when Italians dress casually, it usually includes a jacket and tie for men and a simple but elegant suit or dress for women. (Communicaid Ltd.,2007). Shorts are not considered acceptable out in the public, and should never be worn in a business setting. Italians love to accessorize and Italian women are even known to wear more makeup then American women. Women do not wear revealing tops or sleeveless shirts and men almost always have a neck tie on, as image is one of the most important aspects of your professionalism. When dressed inappropriately you may convey the wrong message to your Italian counterpart. Generally, dress tends to be on the formal side for both men and women, whether in...
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...AN ANALYTICAL BUSINESS REPORT ON WHAT ETHICAL CONSUMERISM MEANS FOR BUSINESSES Name Course Professor/ Tutor University City/ State Date Executive Summary This paper presents an analytical business report on ethical consumerism. The aim of this assignment is to reveal the meaning of ethical consumption in markets. To this end, Adidas Company is critically reviewed. Adidas manufactures sportswear and equipment. This report uses a survey design where a questionnaire or an opinion survey is the data collection instrument. Ethical consumerism is influenced by several factors some of which are, the quality of the products, advertisements, brand image and the moral value that users attach to different products. Corporate social responsibility and appropriate advertising are some of the activities that improve ethical consumerism. The data collected in this study is analyzed and presented in tables and figures. Contents Executive Summary 2 List of Tables 4 List of Figures 5 1.0 Background of the Study 6 1.1 Introduction 6 2.0 Literature Review 6 2.1 Overview of Ethical consumerism 6 2.2 Review of Adidas Company 9 2.2.1 Adidas Mission, Vision and Values 10 3.0 Methodology 12 4.0 Results of Survey 12 4.1 Response rate 12 4.2 Price of Adidas products 13 4.3 Quality of Adidas products 15 4.4 Brand Image of Adidas 16 4.5 Convenience for purchasing Adidas products...
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...The Shakedown | March 16 EBC | This report analyzes what actions should be taken to sustain business after a situation which may damage future business enterprises. | Analytical Report | 3/16/2013 Dear Mr. Zhuk, I have taken the initiative to provide you with some options to help you with your business situation. As you know, starting a profitable business in a developing country can be very rewarding because of several reasons. However, it is a challenge to abide by the law when bribery takes place throughout the country. With this report I will analyze the issues at hand and give some options that maybe lead to solutions. In the Ukraine, international business owners have trouble keeping their businesses running smoothly without losing their ethic. It is custom to offer a form of payment in order to receive a faster delivery, or in this case not to be harassed further. It is visible that you are struggling to deal with these unaccustomed methods and you may be confused as to whether you should pay. It is not a good idea to take this offer and bribe the UTA because of several reasons. Handling business in developing countries can be tricky and it does require hands-on experience. Bribery and corruption are boldly exhibited. It is not uncommon to use payments to expedite processes in the Ukraine, as businesses ask for money to complete the tasks they perform. Your business has overlooked the importance of ethical behavior when acquiring a few phone lines as it...
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...The Dollar General Informal Analytical Report Professor XXX DeVry University June 1, 2014 999 West Big Beaver Road Troy, Michigan (USA) 48084 kfirst@kellyservices.com Dollar General is widely regarded as one of the chief discount vendors in the United States. Based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, it has over 11,000 stores across 40 states, serving to customers with the idea of making shopping easier, and convenient, by carefully sorting out the goods, and selling them at spectacularly low prices, the store’s growth rate saw a decline Because the targeted audience of Dollar General looks for buying everyday household good at the lowest prices, they are suspended to growing more in periods of recessions. Such stores find themselves under pressure at times because they cannot increase the prices of their goods even when the costs of operations are on the rise. By analyzing the average earnings of household in the West of the country, as well as Upper-Midwest, there is room for growth courtesy of new stores. Opening of their stores in California could well be stressful for them, as the market is challenging, and there is little room for newcomers, unless they come up with impressive deals. On the other hand, their plan of having a merger with their rivals Family Dollar is on the cards, though it is hard to figure out the impact it would have on the two parties/the newly formed company. Also, Dollar General does not cater all departments...
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...Equipment Qualification Good Laboratory Practices About About Labcompliance Contact Labcompliance Scope Tax/Bank Information All come with 10+ Best Practice Documents: SOPs, Checklists, Examples Transfer of Analytical Procedures According to the New USP Chapter <1224> With SOPs, templates and examples for easy implementation March 21, 2013 Quality by Design (QbD) for Analytical Method Development and Validation Learn how to design robustness for easy transfer and to avoid OOS situations Recorded, available at any time Validation of Analytical Methods for GLP and Clinical Studies Learn how to design, prepare, conduct and document for FDA compliance Recorded, available at any time Eight Steps for Cost-effective Laboratory Compliance Up-to-date overview, hot topics and trends. Recorded, available at any time Verification of Compendial Methods according to the New USP Chapter <1226> Understand the new risk based approach and and get real world case studies for testing Recorded, available at any time Effective HPLC Method Development and Validation Preparation, conduct and documentation for FDA/EMA Compliance Recorded, available at any time Validation of Analytical Methods and Procedures Conduct and Document for Efficiency and FDA, USP/EP and ISO 17025 Compliance Recorded, available at any time Development and Validation of Stability...
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...CHEM 5 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Outline. 55labout.doc 02/06/05 Objectives: • development of quantitative laboratory skills • introduction to modern analytical science • Approach: • solve a series of chemical analysis problems with various techniques and instruments • certify laboratory instruments and standards • maintain laboratory records in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Guidelines Schedule: Weeks 1-6 - Perform a Basic Set of 8 fundamental experiments (Series A) Weeks 5-15 Two parallel activities will be sustained: - Perform a series of quantitative studies (Series B) - Calibration of laboratory instruments (Each student or student group will perform each experiment in the B-series.) (Each student or student group will perform the calibration of laboratory instruments __________________________________________________________________ Series A. Basic Quantitative Techniques Introductory Experiments (A-1) Experiment 1 Use of the Analytical Balance (page 727) (A-2) Experiment 2 Use of the Pipet and Buret and Statistical Analysis (page 729) Gravimetric Analysis (A-3) Experiment 3 Gravimetric Determination of Chloride (page 730) Volumetric Analysis Acid-Base Titrations Neutralization Titrations (A-4) Experiment 6 Determination of Replaceable Hydrogen in Acid by Titration with Sodium Hydroxide (page 736) (A-5) Experiment...
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...room temperature. The mixtures are then heated at 80˚C in an oil bath. Seven aliquots of the reaction mixture are removed at fixed time intervals (e.g., 0, 20, 40, 60, 80,100 min, 1 week) and analyzed by 1H NMR spectroscopy for conversion and SEC for polymer MW and PDI. Sample preparation for SEC analysis. An aliquot of the reaction mixture (3mg) is dissolved in THF(1mL) and was filtered through a syringe membrane filter prior to injection into SEC column. Sample preparation for 1H NMR analysis. An aliquot of the reaction mixture (0.1-0.5 mg) is dissolved in CDCl3 (1mL) and is transferred into a NMR tube for conversion analysis. Lab report write-up. Summarize and discuss your experimental results and describe the characterization techniques you used for this lab. The following questions should be addressed in the report. How does SEC characterization of polymer MW and PDI work? What are the advantage and limitation of this technique? How is a calibration curve constructed? What is the mechanism for the bulk polymerization of styrene? How did you obtain the conversion...
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...Ada Lovelace was born in London on December 10th, 1815. Her parents were Lord George Gordon Byron and Lady Anne Isabella Milbanke Byron. They didn’t have a happy relationship, and Lady Byron separated from her husband weeks after Ada was born. A few months later, Lord Byron left England, and Ada never saw him again because unfortunately he died in Greece when Ada was 8 years old. Later on in her life, Ada’s mother hired tutors to teach her science and math. She believed that if Ada engaged in these, it would prevent her from developing her father's moody and unpredictable temper. In 1835, Ada married William King. They had three children together. Ada's health suffered after a case of cholera in 1837. Doctors gave her painkillers and her personality...
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...Chemistry Modern Analytical Chemistry David Harvey DePauw University Boston Burr Ridge, IL Dubuque, IA Madison, WI New York San Francisco St. Louis Bangkok Bogotá Caracas Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Milan New Delhi Seoul Singapore Sydney Taipei Toronto McGraw-Hill Higher Education A Division of The McGraw-Hill Companies MODERN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY Copyright © 2000 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a data base or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. This book is printed on acid-free paper. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 KGP/KGP 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ISBN 0–07–237547–7 Vice president and editorial director: Kevin T. Kane Publisher: James M. Smith Sponsoring editor: Kent A. Peterson Editorial assistant: Jennifer L. Bensink Developmental editor: Shirley R. Oberbroeckling Senior marketing manager: Martin J. Lange Senior project manager: Jayne Klein Production supervisor: Laura Fuller Coordinator of freelance design: Michelle D. Whitaker Senior photo research coordinator: Lori Hancock Senior supplement coordinator: Audrey A. Reiter Compositor: Shepherd, Inc. Typeface: 10/12 Minion Printer: Quebecor Printing Book Group/Kingsport Freelance cover/interior designer: Elise Lansdon Cover image: © George Diebold/The...
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...The Advantage test strip contains the enzyme glucose dehydrogenase which converts the glucose in a blood sample to gluconolactone. This reaction liberates an electron that reacts with a mediator. The oxidized form of the mediator hexacyanoferrate (III) accepts the electron, forming the reduced form of the mediator, hexacyanoferrate (II). The Advantage test strip employs the electrochemical principle of biamperometry. The monitor applies a voltage between two identical electrodes, which causes the reduced mediator formed during the incubation period to be reconverted to an oxidized mediator. This generates a small current that is read by the monitor. If controls do not fall within the acceptable range after one repeat 1 Do not report the patient results (this would be if the operatoris running controls for the purpose of checking the meter; otherwise, the QC lockout would not have allowed the patient to be tested prior to getting the controls in acceptable range). 2 Review the test policy and procedure. 3 To get a trade, take all of the reagents and supplies out of the drawer and take the entire GTS to the High Volume Lab of Chemistry, 5th floor McCullough Bldg. 4 If feasible for the testing site, the Nurse Manager/designee or Clinic Manager can authorize the borrowing of a GTS unit from another location. cont. NOTE: The proper comment code (09) identifying a temporary GTS unit is being used should be entered after the patient result is displayed and before it is...
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...sample pretreatment and allows very small amounts of the sample. Directly desorbed solvents from intact pharmaceuticals (ca. 1 mg) in the desorption cup (5 mm x 3.8 mm i.d.) were cryofocused at the head of a capillary column prior to a GC/MS analysis. The desorption temperature was set at a point about 20 degrees C higher than the melting point of each sample individually, and held for 3 min. The analytical results using 7 different pharmaceuticals were in agreement with those obtained by direct injection (DI) of the solution, followed by USP XXIII. This proposed TD-GC/MS method was demonstrated to be very useful for the identification and quantification of residual solvents. Furthermore, this method was simple, allowed rapid analysis and gave good repeatability. 2 J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2011 Jan 25;54(2):417-21. doi: 10.1016/j.jpba.2010.09.006. Epub 2010 Sep 15. A general static-headspace gas chromatographic method for determination of residual benzene in oral liquid pharmaceutical products. Liu H, Tang Q, Markovich RJ, Rustum AM. Source Global Quality Services-Analytical Sciences, Merck & Co., Inc., Union, NJ 07083, USA. hui.liu2@merck.com Abstract Sodium benzoate is used in oral liquid pharmaceutical products for its anti-microbial properties. The benzoate salts present in...
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