...BUSM 20 April 2, 2012 Current Event/Article My current event is based on an article I read on the Los Angeles Times website, the article was titled “Consumers left in dark during fight between Tribune and DirecTV” by Joe Flint. The article talks about the fees dispute between Tribune Co. and DirecTV, this dispute led to the shutdown of channels KTLA and WGN, which went dark on Sunday, April 1st leaving customers without access. This dispute goes back to the battle over fees between the programmers and the distributors. Although channels have been threatened to be pulled before, in prior negotiations, most have been adverted to even fixed within days of going dark. DirecTV claims the dispute will be resolved soon and customers shouldn’t worry, however, Tribune Co. is claiming that DirecTV is refusing to make a fair deal and that there is no agreement at this time. At this point there are over 19 million DirecTV subscribers over the country that have lost channels in their area. I wonder if the negotiation is really worth the loss of a customer, or thousands. Being a DirecTV customer had this happened with the channels I watch on a regular basis I would be considering moving to another company. Not having access to the channels you already pay a fortune to maintain would not make me want to keep my loyalties with DirecTV. I don’t’ see why DirecTV would be willing to lose customer instead of coming to an agreement on the fees and saving their customers the frustration. DirecTV...
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...On April 24th of this year, the Los Angeles Time published an article highlighting the imprisonment of a former KPMG partner for his role in multiple illegal transactions that derived from the disclosure of insider information. The article notes that Scott London pled guilty to insider trading after “repeatedly” tipping off a friend (Shaw) to corporate secrets of major KPMG clients (amongst these: Herbalife Ltd. and Sketchers USA Inc.) in exchange for monetary and gift compensation. As a result of his actions, London was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison and to pay a fine of $100,000. The greater loss for the former partner; however, is noted to be his high-paying position and extraordinary damage to his reputation. In review of this article, one notes that insider trading is a strong example of information asymmetry in the form of adverse selection. As per its definition, adverse selection is “a type of information asymmetry whereby one or more parties to a business transaction… have an information advantage over other parties.” (Scott, 2014). In this case, Shaw gained an unfair advantage over ordinary investors by receiving and exploiting London’s insider information that provided for numerous profitable trades. In Chapter 4, the Efficient Securities Market Theory is introduced which further explores the issue of information asymmetry. In brief summary, the chapter states that, “Efficient securities market theory alerts us to the primary reason for the existence...
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...Valarie Sowers Current Event Days Directions: Your task will be to bring in a current event article from a “reliable” source on the appointed day; Wednesday. The article must be current from date this assignment is given and when it will be discussed. I will always tell you a week in advanced what the article will need to be about. Make sure you have read over the article and thought about how it relates to course content from our particular unit of study (I will guide and remind you) we are on or have been in. As we move through the semester, making and understanding connections to government and prior units will be necessary. You will be turning in a three paragraph summary; first paragraph summary, next paragraph connect to government and lastly the third will be YOUR opinion of the article. Also you will need to attach the article underneath the write up. Must be Typed, 12 font Times New Roman. You will get 20 points per an article write up (with article attached) and 15 points for in class discussion. If you fail to have your assignment the day it is due you will receive a zero. 5 Points will be awarded for = Copy of Article Brought In 15 Points = Three paragraphs (5-7) sentence summary properly formatted as indicated above 15 Points = For discussion in class Total for Current Event Wednesday 35 pts Procedure for Group: You will be then be assigned in groups of four (which you will stay in for the semester) to discuss your articles (worth 15 points...
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...• Subhadra Sen Gupta, “Good Girls Are Bad News” (pp. 158–162) • Garrsion Keillor, “Sweet, Sweet Corn” (pp. 514–516) • Estela Portillo Trambley, “Village” (pp. 435–440) • Ben Okri, “In the Shadow of War” (pp. 342–345) • N. Scott Momaday, “One of the Wild Beautiful Creatures” (pp. 518–519) Maxine Clair, “The Creation” (pp. 164–180) Each week you will have a choice among several discussion questions. You must answer two questions each week. (Which two you answer is completely up to you.) This fourth week, you may choose any two of the following questions: Locate an article about a current event in a region described in the readings from this week. Does reading the story help you to understand the events in the article? Do the events described in the article help you to better understand the text you read this week? Does understanding history and current events help to enhance your understanding of literature? Why? Select one of the readings from this week. What is the effect of the major ideology present? How has the philosophical, religious, political, or social ideology affected the story? Would the story be the same with a different ideology? Refer to the story “Good Girls Are Bad News” by Subhadra Sen Gupta. What effects do competing ideologies have on the beliefs represented in this text? Use a specific example from the readings. Nigeria: State of Emergency Declared By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: May 14, 2013 • FACEBOOK ...
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...Concourse | Negotiations https://webster.campusconcourse.com/view_syllabus?course_id=12777 W EBSTER UNIVERSITY • JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING • GEORGE HERBERT W ALKER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY • MANAGEMENT NEGOTIATIONS PROC-5840 3 Credits 01/07/2013 to 03/09/2013 Section 34 S1 2013 Modified 12/05/2012 MEETING TIMES Saturdays - 8:00am-12:00pm CONTACT INFORMATION Monica Y. Watts, MBA Email: monicawatts98@webster.edu Phone: 202-344-2938 Fax: 202-344-1254 Preferred contact method: Email DESCRIPTION The course involves scope, strategies, and objectives related to negotiated acquisitions. The preparation, conduct, and documentation of the negotiation process are included. Requisites None OBJECTIVES The following is a list of the basic learning outcomes for the course: Identify the strategies, tactics, and skills needed to successfully negotiate an agreement/contract in industry or the federal government. Compare and contrast negotiation process in industry and the federal government. Acquire a working knowledge of the negotiation process that includes planning, closure and documentation. Perform a series of negotiation exercises that will allow the student to apply hands-on negotiation strategies, techniques, and tactics used in industry and the federal government to ensure successful negotiation outcomes (win-win). OUTCOMES The following is a list of the learning outcomes for the course: Graduates will know and explain the important terminology...
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...In the article "This Way for Vampires: Teaching First-Year Composition in 'Challenging Times.'" by Sandie Friedman, she argues whether popular culture and current events should be taught in first-year writing classes. Friedman receives the support from several other professors that agree with the same claim. Based on the article, Friedman believes that vampires offer just as much learning material as an informational textbook. With that being said, I agree with Friedman; teaching popular culture should be taught in first-year writing classes. There should be topics more than writing and grammar taught in first-year writing classes. Many students struggle with paying attention to things that do not interest them. Friedman states in her article...
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...Bargaining Simulation HRMT 2349: October 29, 2015 Raelene Dersch, Travis Jensen, Sahar Ghanem, Diana Machado Rules We, as a management team, agree to bargain in good faith. We understand that this does not mean that we have to compromise and shift our position to the point where your vital interests are seriously jeopardized. It does mean that we accept the opposing side as bargaining agents with the authority both to make and live up than an agreement. We understand that once an item is agreed upon, we can’t later on change our mind and revert to a less generous position than what you agreed to before. Marvo Metal Products Limited is a medium sized company in Edmonton Alberta that is primarily engaged in the manufacture of metal office furniture. We also produce a line of office components, including wall cabinets and drawers, work surfaces, office-machine surfaces, and wall panels, which used together in various combinations provide the modules for “office landscaping” systems. Marvo also manufactures a number of other stamped metal products, such as steel shelving, garage doors, and locks. The company owns approximately eight acres of property in the older industrial section of the city. On this property are located the plant and offices- which are housed in a fifty-year old, two-story building- warehouse facilities, employee parking, and spur line providing railway services. Employees at Marvo were unionized when the Fabricators applied to the Labour Relations board...
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...Current Sociological Theories and Issues in Tourism Your Name Institution Name Current Sociological Theories and Issues in Tourism The journal studies the development of sociological issues from the 20th century to the present day. It traces the foundation of these theories to the current events that are studied today. The author notes that postmodern era arguments were based on relations between western modernity and tourism. In the recent past, sociology theories have changed due to dynamism in human behavior and a broader definition of authenticity. Due to the different shifts occurring in the society today the journal concentrates on current sociology theories. The theory discussed in this article are reviewed in through three perspectives of the modern world that are Mobility, Performativity approach, and the actor network theory (p. 2178). The journal outlines the chronology of various changes that have been witnessed in the tourism sector over the years. The journal elucidates the significant historical events affecting contemporary tourism. Three theories are used to explain these changes and their impacts on tourism, these include performativity, mobilities, and the ANT approaches (p. 2195). Through evaluating the three postulations, a shift that occurred from the earlier authenticity discourses to tourist gaze is well evident. Moreover, the problems in the tourism sector are also evaluated. However, the article concentrates only with the Western travel...
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...the name of god, in the name of god (pg. 156). 5. I just saw a guy rip his shirt off because it was on fire and jump (pg. 32) Catastrophe- an event producing a subversion of the order or system of things, a final event, usually of a calamitous nature; hence, sudden calamity; great misfortune. It’s a catastrophe because everyone is jumping for their life hence the great mistune of the planes that have hit the burning building. Astonishing- so remarkable as to elicit belief: amazing, fabulous, fantastic, and marvelous phenomenal, prodigious. It is astonishing that after all that is taking course the people is still in the building trying to start business instead of trying to evacuate. Heartbreaking- causing overwhelming grief or distress, producing a strong emotional reaction extremely sad or pitiful It is heartbreaking because the people are crying and calling out in the name of god. Disaster- a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life. It’s a disaster because people are ripping their clothes off and jumping off building. Shocking- causing indignation or disgust: offensive, terrible, horrible, appalling, and awful. It’s shocking because the people are pressing their faces against the windows hence putting their self endangers off falling out. CURRENT EVENT...
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...2005). The authors’ purpose was to “assess the impact of smart pumps with integrated decision support software on the incidence and nature of medication errors and adverse drug events” (Rothschild et al., 2005). The study was conducted in 2002 at a large tertiary care medical center in Boston, Massachusetts. More specifically, the study focused on patients who had been admitted to two cardiac intensive care units and two cardiac step-down units. Many medical centers are transitioning to use of smart pumps, in hopes of reducing medication errors and adverse drug events. Summary The goal...
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...Limit the buying and selling of guns Limit the buying and selling of guns Limit ammunition magazine sizes Limit ammunition magazine sizes Stronger Gun Control Laws in the United States Stronger Gun Control Laws in the United States Understand the psychology of the killer Understand the psychology of the killer Reinstate the Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 Reinstate the Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 1. Narrowed Topic Stricter Gun Control Laws in the United States I chose this topic because it is something that interests me a lot. I believe that it is absolutely absurd how many mass shooting occur in the United States each year. We are supposed to be the best country on Earth, yet so many innocent people are killed each year. When I go out to public places, I am always extra careful of my surroundings and what is going on around me because you never know what can happen at any place and anytime. You cannot trust anyone and you never know who can turn on you in just minutes. My dad and my other my family members work in law enforcement and it sickens me every time I hear about a scary job that they were apart of or even when you hear on the news that another police officer was shot and killed by a criminal. We are the United States, we have a solution to pretty much every problem out there, I strongly believe that something can and must be done to stop all of this unnecessary gun violence in our country. 2. Preliminary Claim: The United States...
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...Research Critique 1 Running Head: CRITIQUE OF A NURSING RESEARCH STUDY Critique of a Nursing Research Study Research Critique 2 Critique of a Nursing Research Study The nursing research study, A comparative study of uncertainty, optimism and anxiety in patients receiving their first implantable defibrillator for primary or secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death. Is a research project where the problem being addressed is, "To determine if patients receiving their first Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) for primary prevention (pp) versus secondary prevention (sp) differed in uncertainty, anxiety, and optimism before, one week, and one month after implant”(Carroll & Arthur,2009). The research purpose of this study is "to determine if patients receiving their first ICD for primary or secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death from ventricular arrhythmias differed in their level of uncertainty, anxiety, and optimism before ICD implant and further explore uncertainty and anxiety both one week and one month past ICD implant”(Carroll & Arthur, 2009). This is done using three different types of surveys to collect data from a two groups of 15 participants, before, at one week and at one month regarding their uncertainty, anxiety and optimism. The research does discover a higher incidence uncertainty score in SP patients versus PP patients after one month. This knowledge about a patient’s uncertainty, anxiety and optimism can direct...
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... Application number 2199241 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR: Elmolorang Fuel Co., LLC ARTICLE I Company Formation 1.1 FORMATION. The Members hereby form a Limited Liability Company ("Company") subject to the provisions of the Limited Liability Company Act as currently in effect as of this date. Articles of Organization shall be filed with the Secretary of State. 1.2 NAME. The name of the Company shall be: Elmolorang Fuel Co., LLC. 1.3 REGISTERED AGENT. The name and location of the registered agent of the Company shall be: Brenton Lorang 22528 SE 279th Street Maple Valley, WA 98038 1.4 TERM. The Company shall continue for a perpetual period unless, (a) Members unanimously vote for dissolution; or (b) Any event which makes it unlawful for the business of the Company to be carried on by the Members; or (c) Any other event causing dissolution of this Limited Liability Company under the laws of the State of Washington. 1.5 CONTINUANCE OF COMPANY. Notwithstanding the provisions of ARTICLE 1.4, in the event of an occurrence described in ARTICLE 1.4(c), if there is at least one remaining Member, said remaining Member shall have the right to continue the business of the Company. Such right can be exercised by the written vote of the remaining Member within ninety (90) days after the occurrence of an event described in ARTICLE 1.4(c). If not so exercised, the right of the Member to continue the business of the Company may expire if that...
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...Knowing Your Audience – San Jose Mine By Ash H Business Communication and Creative Writing After reviewing the short article that described the incident which occurred at San Jose mine (a small copper operation in the northern Chile that is owned by Minera San Esteban Primera), I felt that it was properly direct and to the point and did not steer away from all the important information that any audience would find necessary in order to be involved of the situation. However, I did notice how “cold” and unwelcoming the information felt reading it on paper. Almost as if a human being did not write this article but instead a generic robot that did not imply any sort of needed emotion in regards to the unsettling and questionable incident that occurred. When understanding the different considerations to remember given the different roles and people in the audience, I have a few issues with the way this article was written. If I were a family member of one of the trapped victims at the San Jose mine, I would not find any comfort in the sentence stating “Local organizations, such as the federation of Chilean mining workers (FMC) and the confederation of copper workers (CTC) have questioned Minera San Esteban's safety record, highlighting several fatal accidents that have previously been reported at the small company.” (Weik, 2010) In fact, I would feel more alarmed and worried than I was initially thought to be due to the possibility that this company not only allowed their...
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...http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2013/08/06/Are-the-Fast-Food-Workers-Right-About-Minimum-Wage Summary of the article: The article is focused in a current controversial issue that involves the fast-food industry and how right are their workers about increasing their minimum wage to $15. The article mentions how a basic living standard is what fast- food workers make to support themselves. The labor Bureau reported that 28 percent of core front-line fast-food workers regularly work 40 or more hours per week, compared to 75 percent of the country’s workforce as a whole. More than two-thirds of workers across the country are over the age of 20, and 68 percent are the main wage earners in their families, and more than a quarter of Americans working in fast-food restaurants are parents, raising at least one child. People who work in fast-food jobs are paid so little that having to rely on public assistance is the rule, rather than the exception, even for those working 40 hours or more a week. Fast food is a $200 billion-a-year industry. The wage for core front-line workers at fast-food restaurants nationally is $8.69 an hour. Only 13 percent of the jobs provide health benefits. The fast-food industry’s low wages and meager benefits, often accompanied by part-time. The article also explains that on the other hand the food industry could react differently to this demand reducing the headcounts. Eventually, putting pressure on those employers will emerge that have trained...
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