...will be probing into the article entitled “Fallacies about global warming” by John Mclean. I believe that the website of Science and Public Policy Institute uses sound research from highly qualified climate scientists to refute common fallacies in the assumption that global warming is caused by manmade CO2 emissions. The Science and Public Policy Institute define themselves as a lobbying group with a mission to “provide research and educational material dedicated to sound public policy based on sound science” (“About us”). The president, Robert Ferguson brings 26 years of Capitol Hill experience as Chief of Staff of several congressmen (“Robert Ferguson (Science and Public Policy Institute)”). Their Chief policy advisor (specializing in climate issues) is Lord Monckton, Christopher. He served as a special advisor to Margaret Thatcher and established a successful corporation offering consulting and technical advice to corporations and governments (“Christopher Monckton”). Science Advisor William Kininmonth, a consulting climatologist who worked for the Australian Bureau of Meteorology for 38 years as a weather forecaster (“William Kininmonth”). Science Advisor Robert Carter, he is a palaeontologist and marine biologist with over 30 years professional experience (“Professor Robert M. Carter-ICSC Chief Science Advisor”). Science Advisor Craig Idso, who serves as chairman of the Board of Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change (“Craig Idso”). Meteorology...
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...Charles Rasmussen PSCI 6311 October 15, 2015 Essay Outline: Bibliographic Essay on Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert W. Calvert: The Rise and Career of Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert W. Calvert: From the Position of Associate Justice (1950-1961) to Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice from (1961-1972) Primary Thesis: Judge Calvert moved up the judicial ladder by adhering literally to the letter of the law in basing his decisions. Did his poor orphaned state raised background and have a direct effect on sensational rise to the highest position in the Texas judicial system. The effects of electing judges in Texas resulted in putting judges on the benches with no prior judicial experience, during the 50’s through the early 70’s basically family men or local politicians. I currently have read the State Bar of Texas: APPELLATE SECTION (concerning Judge Calvert’s Career) I currently have read article in: The Appellate Advocate, State Bar of Texas Section “Render unto Judge Calvert…Correct Appellate Vol. 20, No.3 Spring 2008 I have his Book: “Here Comes the Judge” From State Home to State House. By Joseph M. Roy: 1977 PoliticTexas: Austin Statesman American Inns of Court: Chief Justice Robert W. Calvert Home School Coalition of Texas: Shelby Sharpe, Lead Attorney appointed by Chief Justice Robert W Calvert in the Landmark case of (Leeper v Arlington class action suit. The Court ruled that Home schooling in Texas was legal and Texas Supreme Court Confirmed the Appellate...
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...Jessica Jones Legl 110/Compare and Contrast Paper November 7, 2011 In August 2011, the New Jersey Supreme Court decided on new guidelines making it easier for defendants to request pre-trial hearings to question the validity of eyewitness identifications. Under the new guidelines, a hearing must be held when a defendant presents evidence that the identification of a suspect by a witness may have been influenced. The influence could be any number of factors including police behavior, level of stress during the event, lighting and length of time between the event and the identification. If the evidence is admitted, the jury must be given an explanation giving details of the factors that could contribute to misidentification. Two articles discuss this decision, “Court Raises Bar for IDs by Witnesses” written by Caitlin Dineen for The Press of Atlantic City (October 8, 2011) and “In New Jersey, Rules Are Changed on Witness IDs” by Benjamin Weiser for The New York Times (August 24, 2011), and offer interesting viewpoints on the issue. This paper will discuss those viewpoints. The Press of Atlantic City article did not go into extensive detail as to what the new ruling entailed, instead, it chose to interview local attorneys to get their views. James Leonard Jr. states, “I think it’s going to be a valuable tool for defense attorneys.” While on the surface this new guideline would appear to make prosecution more difficult, Ocean County executive assistant...
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...Al-Qaeda By Joseph Hubert Abstract My main focus in this paper is the terrorist group that terrorized America and other counties for a few years; this group is named Al-Qaeda. Within this paper I intend to explain the main goals and objectives of the terrorist organization /group. Identify the primary tools, or terrorist methods, they use to conduct their terrorist activities. Identify the controls the U.S. uses to prevent their terrorist activities/operations. Discuss the effectiveness in controlling or stopping their terrorist activities. I will do this by sharing the information that I have found during my research. I will also provide a few scholarly references. 1. Explain the main goals and objectives of the terrorist organization /group. The main goal of this terrorist group was to wage a global jihad, which means holy war. Another one of their focuses was to cause chaos all over the world, this group set out to cause destruction in quite a few countries, and their primary area of focus was America. No one really knows the true reason for all of their attacks, but I think they set out to accomplish all of this because they wanted to take control of the other countries that they waged attacks on. I think that their objective was just that to gain control and power in every country. 2. Identify the primary tools, or terrorist methods, they use to conduct their terrorist activities. The primary tools and terrorist methods used by Al-Qaeda when posing their...
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...ABAYA CLAN ( CAVITE ) A Research Paper To be submitted to Prof. Allan F. Mesina Department of Social Science College of Arts and Sciences University of the Philippines Manila In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Development Studies 126: Politico-Administrative Institution & Behavior Second Semester, School Year 2010 – 2011 by Cruz, Leo Flores, Paula Franchesca Gawaran, Chrysmas Javier, Janine Anne Panganiban, Tomas Roa, Camilo March 21, 2011 Family History in Politics The Abayas are one of the lesser-known political families in the country. While the Abayas trace their roots to Ilocos, they have made a name for themselves in Cavite politics. Their base is in the 1st District of Cavite (which comprises Rosario, Noveleta, Kawit and Cavite City) and they have been active in politics since the 1990’s. Its patriarch is former Representative Plaridel “Del” Madarang Abaya, who served the 1st District of Cavite from the 10th to the 12th Congress of the Philippines (1995-2004). In the May 2010 elections, he lost the congressional race to actress Lani Mercado Revilla in the lone district of Bacoor, Cavite.[i] He started his military career as a cadet at the Philippine Military Academy in 1959 and served as an officer in the Philippine Army and Philippine Constabulary for 28 years. He completed his military career in 1987 as a full colonel.[ii] He is married to Consuelo Bautista Aguinaldo, one of the grandchildren of President...
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...[pic] E-Commerce Business Plan Owners/Authors: Joseph MacQuarrie & Jamie Ramsey Table of Contents I. Executive Summary 1. Business Owner(s) & Product/Service 2. Mission Statement II. Company Description / Structure III. Market Analysis 1. Competitive Analysis 2. Demographics & Target Market 3. Entry Barriers IV. Marketing Strategy V. Management & Operations Plan VI. Financial Plan 1. Assumptions 2. Funds I. Executive Summary The following business plan outlines the details and implementation of a business plan for an e-commerce website and online retail company called “Made to Order Pet Food” that will offer customers custom and made to order pet food options for their pets. This company will bring a new aspect to the canine and feline food market where the owner is in complete control of what they feed their pet. We have partnered with multiple pet food suppliers, veterinarians, and chefs to offer a wide array of both dry and wet food options that are both delicious and healthy for your pet. All of our freshly prepared products are priced well below that of premium over the counter or in-store purchased national brands. Our customers will not only have a happier and healthier pet but also save money. 1. Business Owner(s) & Product/Service This partnership...
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...To a larger degree, historians have examined the white American businesspeople about the economies and market cultures. This paper going to talk about the African American business and consumer cultures, such as blacks’ culture and entrepreneurship, African American and immigrant self-employment in the United States. Also the African Americans’ buying behavior like the selling strategy makes it success to African American, and what is the reason. At the end going to talk about cross-cultural business, how to do business in the African American community. Known African American’s culture and background history is always helps to be success to avoid the mistakes which you shouldn’t do. Directly relating African American History and African American Business leaders, Pharrell Williams would be the perfect example of how the Black history influences the ways of business in the African American community. A lot of people might argue that he is not business man but he is the biggest entertainment business leader. “Every one of us is an amalgamation not only of all our ancestors, but of their decisions, and in 1831, Ambrose Hawkins was contemplating moving his family from America to Africa. Had he done so, his son Joseph would have been raised in Liberia instead of North Carolina and never would have become Pharrell Williams’s third great-grandfather. As it happens, Ambrose did go to Liberia, but opted for a solo round trip, rather than a family migration. If not for this last minute...
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...Mario Prieto 7/25/2014 Mr. Ogrodowski English 102 Research Paper Marijuana Legalization Marijuana is the most used drug in the world; it’s as popular as it is polarizing. It’s been said to have medicinal benefits for the ill. Can it kill a human being? If it can kill, than why is it illegal? Why not legalize it, that way crimes will go down? All these are questions that have been asked when discussing the hot debate that is marijuana. While there is no clear answer to any of these questions, there is a variety of opinions out there in respect to marijuana. Marijuana has carried a big stigma for a long time. Back in the 20th century, not a lot was known about marijuana. We as humans tend to be afraid of the unknown, therefore we feared marijuana and what damages it could cause. As of today, 23 states have legalized marijuana, with Colorado being the state that gets the most recognition (ProCon.org). Those for the legalization of pot are devoted to this plant and go way back to 1965, where Beat Poet Allen Ginsberg led a march for marijuana legalization outside the New York Women’s House of Detention in Lower Manhattan (Lee, Martin A). Passionate protesters waved posters and shouted out slogans in one of the more renowned moments of the 1960s (Lee, Martin A). This protest launched the inaugural event of the New York chapter Committee to legalize pot, the group was led by Ginsberg and Poet Ed Sanders; these protests would be...
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...Case of ABB: Strategic Rise, Decline, and Renewal Carina Gruber(S124586@student.hb.se) Yin Wang(S125066@student.hb.se) Silvia Abendaño Delgado(S124778@student.hb.se ) Introduction In this paper, we research the five solutions to the case of ABB: strategic rise, decline, and renewal. We conduct our solutions by analysis of the kinds of CEOs’ strategies and structures from 1988 to 2008. We completed our solutions by identifying the ideas and factors, which cued key areas to go awry and affect the performance of the business; discussing the key strategic initiatives implemented by the various CEOs appointed; analysis of the pros and cons of matrix structures and compare and contrast with the structures; assessing ABB’s current corporate culture; commenting on some strategic options. Our solutions were based on the book called International Management Managing Across Border and Cultures. 1. Identify Percy Barnevik´s ideals and discuss the factors which caused key areas to go awry and effect the performance of the business. Percy Barnevik´s management had a goal, the goal was to build a company that could lead business in each of the major areas of the world, for this he was focused on the next seven points: * The development of a group-wide umbrella culture: ABB established a common set of values, policies and operational guidelines. * The development of core technologies and core competencies: being a technology leader and market share leader. * The development...
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...husband Joseph Lauder in 1946. Estee Lauder started the company by selling her first beauty products in beauty salons and hotels and established their first department store account with Saks Fifth Avenue in New York in 1948. Estee Lauder is now one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. Estee Lauder is one of the most well known manufacturers and marketers of cosmetic product line companies in the United States and is guided by the original values of quality, delivering outstanding customer service, enhancement of reputation through image, style, prestige, and pursuance of profit, but never at the expense of quality, service, or reputation that Estee Lauder instilled at the beginning. The business strategy and mission of Estee Lauder, in their own words is: “Bringing the best to everyone we touch” through a great business that is committed to uncompromised ethics and integrity. The company is always striving to give its stakeholders the maximum value for their money by continuous improvement and growth in all sectors of the company. The company is primarily managed by the Lauder family members as both the CEO and Chairman of the board are Lauders. It is unclear of the organizational structure of the company, the executive officers include: • John Demsey, Group President • Amy DiGeso, Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources • Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive...
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...P2 Considerably public health has developed over many years and changes occurred over time reflecting concerns on the health of the nation during each period. This changes have produced the public health system that is in place till this present time. The early reformers of social and economic conditions played a huge impact in balancing the health status of the nation in a way that, every individual will benefit from it. Health professionals increase their medical knowledge greatly relative to how diseases where spread and also various progress where made in helping to decrease the incidence of the contagious disease which killed several people. As part of P1 assignment I discussed the key aspects of the public health strategies in the UK. Several changes which took place within the Public Health System are as a result of awareness promotions and awareness which is highlighted in general by individuals and groups across the nation. The government take into considerations the health needs of the people and acts on the findings demonstrated through national statistics. The government act on these findings by passing laws that are considered to power the overall health and well-being of the nation. In the 19th century, scientist discovered that microorganisms are responsible for the killer diseases like cholera and tuberculosis, and the public health was officially lunched in an effort to provide clean water supplies and waste disposal systems. Poor law system (1834) which...
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...Manufacturing is a global plastics manufacturer employing 550 people with projected annual earnings of $46 million. The company is wholly owned by Riordan Industries, a Fortune 1000 enterprise with revenues in excess of $1 billion. Its products include plastic beverage containers produced at its plant in Albany, Georgia, custom plastic parts produced at its plant in Pontiac, Michigan, and plastic fan parts produced at its facilities in Hangzhou, China. The company's research and development is done at the corporate headquarters in San Jose. Riordan's major customers are automotive parts manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, the Department of Defense, beverage makers and bottlers, and appliance manufacturers. The company was founded by Dr. Riordan, a professor of chemistry, who had obtained several patents relative to processing polymers into high tensile strength plastic substrates. Sensing the commercial applications for his patents, Dr. Riordan started Riordan Plastics, Inc. in 1991. Initially, the company's focus was on research and development and the licensing of its existing patents, but in 1992 Dr. Riordan obtained venture capital which he used to purchase a fan manufacturing plant in Pontiac, MI. At that time, the company's name was changed to "Riordan Manufacturing, Inc." In 1993, the company expanded into the production of plastic beverage containers when it acquired a manufacturing plant in Albany, GA. The company's most recent expansion took place in 2000 when it opened its...
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...NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Learner: Anderson, Leona M. MGT7019 | Dr. Jennifer Scott | | | Ethics in Business | Case Study: A primer on Sarbanes- Oxley | <Add Learner comments here> ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Faculty Use Only ------------------------------------------------- <Faculty comments here> ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- <Faculty Name> <Grade Earned> <Writing Score> <Date Graded> Case Study: A primer on Sarbanes-Oxley Leona M. Anderson Dr. Jennifer Scott Northcentral University A Primer on Sarbanes-Oxley Introduction The problem to be investigated is whether Sarbanes-Oxley has helped to improve public trust in the markets and reduce non-ethical practices in business. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) was passed by the 107th Congress on July 30, 2002 (Sarbanes-Oxley, 2002) to provide protection to investors and shareholders as a result of fraudulent activities by some U.S. Corporations such as Enron, Tyco, WorldCom, and Adelphia, as well as other public companies (Jennings, 2012; Scott & Nganje, 2011). SOX introduced major regulatory changes which affect financial practice and corporate governance; and compliance is mandatory for ALL organizations (Guide to Sarbanes-Oxley...
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...Gillette Personal Care Division: Marketing Planning and Control A Case Study Introduction: Gillette was founded in 1901 by King C. Gillette. It was a leading International Manufacturer of consumer products ranging from Electric razor to ballpoint pens. Gillette has three divisions: 1. Safety Razors (Blades and Razors) 2. Paper mate Division (Writing Instruments) 3. Personal Care Division-PCD. (Hair Care , Skin care, Deodorants/ Anti-perspirants) The Brands of Gillette are divided into four rough categories: Build, Hold, Harvest and Withdraw. Mennen and P&G are the major competitors for Gillette. Right Guard pioneered in United States with a unit Market Share of 26% in 1967. But Because of fluorocarbons scare burst by mid 1982 its market share was dropped down to 8.5%.White rain was a shampoo that was introduced in low price category in 1952,but it was phased out in late 1970.PCD division of Gillette decided to roll out new version of shampoo and conditioners in May 1985 and as soon as it was launched it was a resounding success. Problem Statement: * Ineffectiveness of Gillette’s planning and control system * Revitalization of Right guard brand to increase its market share * Finding ways to build upon the success of white rain to increase market share Analysis: Gillette’s Marketing Planning and Control System Planning and control of system was too rigid and time...
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...An Open Letter from Kenneth Rogoff, International Monetary Fund, to Joseph Stiglitz, Author of Globalization and Its Discontents 2 July 2002 At the outset, I would like to stress that it has been a pleasure working closely with my World Bank colleagues—particularly my counterpart, Chief Economist Nick Stern—during my first year at the IMF. We regularly cross 19th Street to exchange ideas on research, policy, and life. The relations between our two institutions are excellent—this is not at issue. Of course, to that effect, I think it is also important, before I begin, for me to quash rumors about the demolition of the former PEPCO building that stood right next to the IMF until a few days ago. No, it's absolutely not true that this was caused by a loose cannon planted within the World Bank. Dear Joe: Like you, I came to my position in Washington from the cloisters of a tenured position at a topranking American University. Like you, I came because I care. Unlike you, I am humbled by the World Bank and IMF staff I meet each day. I meet people who are deeply committed to bringing growth to the developing world and to alleviating poverty. I meet superb professionals who regularly work 80-hour weeks, who endure long separations from their families. Fund staff have been shot at in Bosnia, slaved for weeks without heat in the brutal Tajikistan winter, and have contracted deadly tropical diseases in Africa. These people are bright, energetic, and imaginative. Their dedication humbles...
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