...telecommunications (telephone lines and wireless signals), computers as well as necessary enterprise software, middleware, storage, and audio-visual systems, which enable users to access, store, transmit, and manipulate information. The term ICT is also used to refer to the convergence of audio-visual and telephone networks with computer networks through a single cabling or link system. There are large economic incentives (huge cost savings due to elimination of the telephone network) to merge the telephone network with the computer network system using a single unified system of cabling, signal distribution and management. Information and communication technology expenditure (% of GDP) in Pakistan was reported at 4.37 in 2008, according to the World Bank. Information and communications technology expenditures include computer hardware (computers, storage devices, printers, and other peripherals); computer software (operating systems, programming tools, utilities, applications, and internal software development); computer services (information technology consulting, computer and network systems integration, Web hosting, data processing services, and other services); and communications services (voice and data communications services) and wired and wireless communications equipment. Information technology in Pakistan is a growing and rising industry that has a large potential. Matters relating to the IT industry are overseen and regulated by the Ministry of Information Technology of...
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...tried to end segregation and promote the African American race. Although these groups did help end it, it still exists in today’s world and many studies have been done to prove it in the past couple of years. Although racial discrimination and segregation is not as bad as it use to be, it’s unfortunate we still have it going on in many different cases and many different areas. Many people across the world still judge based on color. They have also seen racial segregation on college campuses over the past few years, they have seen students of different racial backgrounds attending the same classes, but more so socializing with the same race and not having diversity within their friend groups. This is called self-segregation, while some people view it as an okay thing, since the students are just simply looking for others who understand their culture and have common beliefs. Others don’t agree with it saying that it is just encouraging racism within the campus. They aren’t intentionally trying to segregate the campus, or create racism within it, they are just trying to find others with common ground. There are historical colleges out there that are predominantly African American, they do this because before there wasn’t colleges available to them in the 1900‘s. Residential racial segregation is still a huge issue in today’s society. “Residential segregation by income has increased...
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...Canada is a great country and we have many good things here. There is also a huge void and as grade 9’s we need to get the message across to others - meaning no more racism, bullying, and gender equality. We need to have love, tolerance and respect for each other. We can make the choice to end these issues and make Canada even better! Racism has been going on forever! We need to stop hurting people just because of their color, heritage or beliefs. Immigrants are in constant fear of being the target of a hate crime. Global News reported that “The number of police-reported hate crimes targeting Muslim-Canadians more than doubled over a three-year period.” The hate crime rate across Canada is 3.7 per 100,000 people. Ontario has the highest...
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...and officials demonstrate some of the most substantial adaptations to its surrounding environment that the field has ever seen. In order to understand where the future of policing is heading, it is important to first understand these current trends that are affecting the current landscape of the profession. By doing so, some foreseeable critical issues that may affect policing in the future can be identified, and potential changes can then be proposed and implemented to effectively address these critical issues. Perhaps the most important current trends in policing are those that affect the operational aspects of its crime fighting function. The first and foremost trend amongst this group has been the development of intelligence-led policing, which at its most basic, deals with the “identification of specific criminal activities or specific criminal populations and targeted enforcement against the highest-risk crimes or criminals to achieve overall reduction in the impact of crime in a community” (Wallentine, 2009, para. 2). Within this broadly encompassing trend have come a few important changes affecting police departments across the nation. One is that many police agencies have begun to incorporate professional intelligence analysts into their ranks, a brand new position for most departments and one whose importance will likely continue to grow in the years to come (Wallentine, 2009). Another is that police leadership and command...
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...Foundations of Mythology Michael C. Moore World Mythology/105 February-11-2013 Greg Underwood Foundations of Mythology Myth usually defined as a story that may be traditional or legendary that usually references some supernatural event and in most cases the story will be fiction and non-fiction. The word “myth” comes from mythology, which means in itself a fable or story but most likely the word “myth” in today’s society is known as an untruth or not real. When a person uses this word after a statement has been said the person is basically saying that the statement, which was stated is untrue or false claiming that the statement has no validity to it. In the academic world the word “myth” is thought in the terms of studying what myths are in relations to history of humanity, and in most cases the researching of the myth’s story and how it is within human society. A myth is a combination of fiction and non-fiction built into the society to make the story both interesting and amazing, although some of the information may be unbelievable it will still hold interest in the real world. Many of these myths or stories try very hard to provide a lesson for society to enhance itself and overcome obstacles while struggling with humanity’s issues. In general Myths have the same themes or seem to address the same questions because society needs to have answers to what simply cannot be answered. In most cases society tends to be afraid of...
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...as a part of the smart cities mission in Pune TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1 II. Literature Review..................................................................................................... 6 a. Affordable housing and slum redevelopment in a global context ..................... 6 b. Affordable housing and slum redevelopment in India ....................................... 7 c. Affordable housing and slum redevelopment in Pune ....................................... 9 III. Need Assessment ................................................................................................... 10 IV. Bibliography .......................................................................................................... 12 Introduction The term, “smart city” can be rather nebulous when taken by itself; there exists no widely accepted definition (Ministry of Urban Development, 2015, p. 5). The significance of a smart city varies across countries and cities, making it imperative to examine what the name means in the Indian context. As per the government, a smart city has three major features: a strong infrastructural core that induces high-quality living, a sustainable, clean environment and “smart solutions” (Ministry of Urban Development, 2015, p. 5). Even this concise description of smart cities seems to depict a highly...
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...reality in urban and rural cities in such a artistic and realistic way. It is not just about the energetic instrumentals or the catchy metaphors , it’s about the content. Rap music touches on subjects like politics, sexual exploits, and personal uniqueness. It is considered to be the perfect example of postmodern music. It’s affect on American culture is phenomenal. Rap is not just a genre of music, it is a lifestyle. From the clothes people wear, to the way people talk, rap is more than the...
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...Introduction Investment Climate means the general economic conditions affecting the financial markets. A favorable investment climate encourages businesses to improve efficiency and productivity in order to increase revenues and capital available for investment. It also gives investors confidence in the market and encourages them to invest more capital. Investment Climate The investment climate in a country is the collective set of incentives which establish the “rules of the game” to which economic actors must adhere. Set by a wide variety of sources, including government policies, cultures of public administration, and institutional, social, and physical infrastructure, the investment climate determines the level and uncertainty of returns expected by economic agents and consequently impacts the quality and quantity of investment and the incentives to productively employ inputs. The investment climate can be broken down into the following three main areas: (1) Macroeconomic and Trade Policy - The capacity of domestic institutions and economic policy (e.g. fiscal, monetary, trade, and exchange rate policy, administration of customs and ports, security of property rights, strength of rule of law, and political stability) to reduce costs of international trade and finance and ensure a consistent and non-distortionary basis for investment, production and exchange; (2) Microeconomic Framework - The contribution of microeconomic regulation (e.g. rules governing...
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...FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY MINNA, NIGER STATE SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: URBANIZATION IN AFRICA BY: SOLOMON T. JOHNSON 2012/1/41096MT COURSE: URBAN PLANNING SUBMITTED TO: DR. DUKIYA ABSTRACT Africa is urbanizing fast. Its rate of urbanization soared from 15 percent in 1960 to 40 percent in 2010, and is projected to reach 60 percent in 2050 (UN Habitat 2010). Urban populations in Africa are expected to triple in the next 50 years, changing the profile of the region, and challenging policy makers to harness urbanization for sustainable and inclusive growth. Although many have written about the phenomena, what is clear to us is that is impossible to deal with Africa’s growth and poverty challenges without managing urbanization. Urbanization is not a subȬ plot, but rather the main policy narrative for Africa. URBANIZATION IN AFRICA Challenges and Opportunities: Africa is urbanizing fast. Its rate of urbanization soared from 15 percent in 1960 to 40 percent in 2010, and is projected to reach 60 percent in 2050 (UN Habitat 2010). Urban populations in Africa are expected to triple in the next 50 years, changing the profile of the region, and challenging policy makers to harness urbanization for sustainable and inclusive growth. Although many have written about the phenomena, what is clear to us is that is impossible to deal with Africa’s growth and poverty challenges without managing urbanization...
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...their way to Success 6 Competitor Benchmarking 7 ONLY MUCH LOUDER 7 KRUNK 7 WILD CITY 8 The Struggles of Growth 8 Future Growth Opportunities 10 Questions 11 Exhibit 12 References 13 How it All Began It was one evening in 2011, when two engineers Parth Saxena & Nikhil Kapur (working with Texas Instruments & Microsoft, respectively) were watching the performance of a band in the Hard Rock Cafe (in Hyderabad) that an idea struck them. While enjoying the performance they noticed a problem in the music industry. They realized that bands in general could benefit if they could get better access to the venue managers. The two graduates from Delhi College of Engineering thought like true techies - to make the live entertainment industry democratic for all artistes small & big alike, they need a tech platform which could connect them to all possible venues. Such a platform they realised would benefit not only the performers, but also the music live entertainment industry as a whole. And, thus the idea behind TommyJams was born. Given that Parth Saxena was a Music Enthusiast, it wasn’t a stretch that he could relate to the issue at hand. He also had an experience of being a part of various bands in Bangalore, as a freelance guitarist & vocalist. With his passion for music, his history with the industry in the city & Bangalore’s role as a dream city for entrepreneurs across India (As a growth centre for technology) it is easy to understand why Bangalore was picked...
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...resolving this issue . Heroin use is mostly synonymous with famous actors, actresses and musicians and their untimely deaths. People such as John Belushi, Janice Joplin, Chris Farley, River Phoenix, Shannon Honn (lead singer of Blind Melon) and the most recent addition that has brought heroin back into the spotlight is the recent death of one of the most beloved actors and producers of his time, Phillip Seymour Hoffman. If we get away from the famous individuals that are in and out of rehab and can pay out incredible amounts of money towards the drug itself, and all the other associated risks involved, we get to the millions of nameless, faceless addicts that society doesn’t pay much attention to until unknowingly affected by it themselves, and when so many people can be affected by something they are not actively participating in, that is a problem that needs to be addressed and some sort of action is a must. This is where the debate of the needle exchange program, or NEP’s (community-based initiatives that allow intravenous (IV) drug users to exchange used syringes for clean, sterile ones in an effort to stem the spread of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, C and other blood-borne pathogens) enter the conversation.( Past/Future - Needle Exchange | The Age Of Aids | FRONTLINE | PBS.) The NEP is a program that is always met with large amounts of opposition by the public, as well as government apprehension. Considering the recent increases in heroin addiction, many cities all over the world have reluctantly...
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...game is played. Now, millions play the game to this day. American football is the most popular sport in the United States and potentially the world, and it is all due to Walter Camp (Buckley 1). The National Football League, or NFL, originated from a merger of just a few teams to a league of thirty-two teams in all corners of the United States (Buckley 1). Each year, these teams compete in 256 regular...
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...In the first case we observe company which is the main producer of drinks in the world and which has huge investment portfolio and real power in corporate social responsibility. In other word it is highly aimed to follow «best practices» of corporate social responsibility initiatives and sustainable development measures. Corporate social initiatives slightly vary as companies operate in different industries. Introduction of the Royal Dutch Shell Corporation. According to the words of CEO Peter Voser who introduce sustainability report of 2010 year the aim of the business is to heel meet the energy needs of society in ways that are economically environmentally and socially responsible. These goals are directly projected to all plans and affiliates which are scattered in 90 countries with 93000 employees. The structure of the Shell group is divided by three main branches: 1. Upstream, 2. Downstream, 3. Projects and technology. Upstream consists of two companies: Upstream International and Upstream American which are responsible for searching and discovering new oil and gas, extracting oil from oil sands for conversion into synthetic crudes. Wind power is part of activities of Upstream. Upstream International coordinates sustainable development policies and social performance across the company. Downstream manufactures, supplies and markets oil products and chemicals worldwide. Supply and manufacturing business consists of refineries, supply and distribution...
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...has faced ethical issues operating internationally. I will also include in some detail, the results of my research. I will research a company that all Americans know and love- and over the last few years… this company has become one of the most popular retailers in the world- Wal-Mart. Yes, I know the retailer has been; reported on, complained about, sued, protested, and argued in city and town halls across America for decades. But one cannot question the success of the retail giant, ever since opening its first international store in Mexico City, Mexico some twenty-four years ago, Wal-Mart has taken over the global market (V. Govindarajan, 2002). I will start with identifying the ethical perspectives of Wal-Mart, then I will then show the results of the comparison between the different lands’ culture. I will then describe a viable solution for any issues that may occur culturally with the transition of Wal-Mart going global. Today's economy is far more global as it used to be… In the 1960’s for example, the United States of America did not have any sibilance of a relationship of any kind with nations like The People’s Republic of China, and The Soviet Union. In fact, most of the governments that are now superpowers were either developing counties, or involved in an arms race to be the most dangerous nation in the world. That stressful climate prevented a true global economy. After years of; meetings, conferences, negotiations, the collapse of world power, a genuine global...
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...and Commerce in Globalized World By. Dr.P.G.K.Murthy * Dean , Fcaulty of Management , Gujarat Technological University Dean , Doctoral Studies Faculty of Management Parul University Parul Cumpus Vill : Limda . Tq. Waghodia Dist. Vadodara . Gujarat India E Mail : pgkmurthy2@gmail.com M.+91-9998036240 Abstract : In Globalized World of today wherein information and data are accessible through internet even at a remote village (if connected by internet bandwidth ) , scope for research in Management and Commerce is very wide open as never before . At the same time , as larger number of researchers both in India and abroad have access to information and data through internet , privileges of researchers at a few elite institutions are threatened . Due accessibility of data and information at click of mouse , speed of research gains great importance and is a major challenge to a researcher . This paper makes an attempt to look into scope and challenges of research in Commerce and Management while trying to identify different segments of research in both disciplines and also synergies between these closely related disciplines . ------------------------------------------------- Key words : Globalization , Commerce , Management . * Views expressed in are personal views and not that of the institutions with which the author is associated with . Scope and Challenges for Research in Management and Commerce in Globalized World By. Dr.P.G.K.Murthy * Before...
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