...Birthday Headlines Pauline F. Bacay De La Salle – College of St. Benilde Introduction As final requirement for Technical Writing class, the students were to research on events that were headlines on the day they were born, 20 years, 50 years and 100 years ago. They were to present this in front of a panel in specific schedules their professor has given. This also served as their final exam for the second term of school year 2012 – 2011. They were to follow the APA style in doing the paper including a bibliography of the same format. The research is very useful in their course, which is Bachelor of Arts Major in Consular and Diplomatic Affairs, because it concerns historical headlines around the world and their course mostly consists of majors in history. They may also improve their research making skills and strategies in the study because it requires them to consult more sources for a precise and reliable study. Based on this study, many historical events did happen on the same month of the researcher’s birthday. Some created great effect on today and others are just headlines that shook the world. It’s a way of discovering new things about history and also getting to remember it because it took a mindful of research to get all the information. It also serves as an achievement for a student to create a research paper and applying all that they have learned in their subject. BODY January 31, 1996 50 Dead in Sri Lanka suicide bombing BBC News UK (1996) reported more...
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...Miranda 1 Jacqueline Miranda Ms. Klidonas English Writing Structure- E2 6 May 2011 Homelessness/ Poverty in the United States A very important issue in our country is homelessness and poverty. This is important because poverty and homelessness have psychological effects on individuals. We can see this issue in Jeannette Walls’ The Glass Castle because the Walls family is always moving around. Homelessness affects your appearance severely. The Walls family doesn’t have enough food to go around. Research shows that the rate of homelessness and poverty is high. The government is trying to reduce the rate of homelessness and poverty. Many Americans have gone through poverty or will go through poverty at some point in their life. In my paper, I will attempt to inform you that homelessness and poverty is a topic which should be taken seriously. Homeless ness and poverty have psychological effects on individuals. In website http://ic.galegroup.com, homeless in the United States swelled for a variety of reasons during the 1800s. Such examples are: migration to the frontiers; displacement caused by the Civil War; immigration from Europe; seasonal employment in agriculture; construction, and mining. This is important because these are some causes of homelessness. Isn’t sad to know that there are so many reasons why there are homeless people out there? In 1929 the Great Depression triggered a new wave of homelessness, as many people lost their jobs. This is important because the...
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...possible, and a follow up investigation attempts to reconstruct the sequence of activities. Although a few offenders are arrested at the scene of the crime, most are apprehended later. In such cases, an arrest warrant issued by a judge provides the legal basis for an apprehension by police. An arrest, in which a person is taken into custody, limits the offender's freedom. The Arrest is a serious step in the process of justice. Most arrests are made peacefully, but if a suspect tries to resist, a police officer may need to use force. During arrest and before questioning defendants are advised to the constitutional rights, also known as their Miranda rights. The criminal justice procedure begins with arrest, followed by the booking of suspects, arraignment, preliminary hearing, grand jury trial, pretrial hearings, the criminal trial, followed by sentencing. In this paper, I am also going to discuss constitutional protections for the defendant as well as those in place to protect society as a whole. Following arrest, suspects are booked. During booking, which is an administrative procedure, pictures are taken, fingerprints are made, and personal information such as address, date of birth, weight, and height are gathered. Details of the charges are recorded, and an administrative record of the arrest is created. At...
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...Appeals Process Paper When any defendant is found guilty, of any charge, is entitled to an appeal to at least one level of appellate court (Meyer, J & Grant, D. 2003). An appeal is when a defendant has already been found guilty in court, and they decide to take it to a higher court in order to change the ruling (Meyer, J & Grant, D. 2003). Basically it is a process that takes place, because the defendant and their attorney do not feel that the verdict given was accurate; and that could be due to many different reasons. Appeals ensure that there was a fair trial given and no rights were violated (Meyer, J & Grant, D. 2003). The appeal process begins very shortly after the trial, when the defense sends an appeal to the court. Appeals factor in to the overall criminal justice process, because in the end they can change laws or amendments. The Miranda rights are a great example of this. They came about after someone went back and challenged the court. It was then that the Miranda rights became part of the law and the criminal justice process. Just because a criminal goes to court and is decided guilty and is charged with whatever he/she was being charged with, does not mean that the process is over and he/she accepts the sentence and it is done. The defendant may decide something went wrong or he/she has a way of proving their innocence. Then they will submit an appeal and may end up getting out of the original sentence given. This completely changes up the criminal procedures...
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...TECHNOLOGICAL EFFICIENCY AND FREE MARKET ECONOMIES Evans Gwaro Kisii University 15th July, 2016 Technological Efficiency and Free Market Economies Betz (2011) defines technology as the ability to influence any piece of knowledge to suite the best interest of human nature. While, on the other hand, Zupan (2011) refers a free market to system in which the prices for goods and services are agreed freely by accord between vendors and users, in which the rules and requirements on supply and demand are not interfered with by the authorities, price-setting monopoly, or other power. Free markets have various merits. The most accepted is the extension of individual choice, through commonly appreciated give-and-take situation. Subsequently, free market differs with a regulated market, where the government intercedes in supply and demand through non-market approaches that include regulations forming obstructions to market entry and/or directly setting prices. As such, the concept of a free market is where prices are structured by the equivalent demand and supply opportunities. Subsequently, as aforementioned, the influence of choice which enshrines to the free market alignment employs preeminent use of discrete entrepreneurial skills which inspires technology advancement. Essentially, in a free market economy, there are three components that include competition, active but limited government, and the self-interest. Competition in the market place provides quality goods to consumers...
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...Historical Policy Comparison Jermaine Hunt, Jason McFadden, Kendra Williams, Michael Dasher CJA/464 December 10, 2013 Ken Jones Historical Policy Comparison Criminal justice policy over the past 50 has evolved. The key issues of criminal justice policies were gangs, drugs, juvenile, root causes of crime, and gun control. Currently, the key issues are terrorism, illegal immigration, and global organized crime. Traditionally, criminal justice policies were issued by state and local governments. However, the federal government plays an important role in implementation of criminal justice policy. The federal government provides grants to local and state governments to support these criminal justice policies. Criminal justice agencies at the local and state level have to enforce these policies made by federal and state officials. Nevertheless, the local and state governments still bear much of the responsibility. States operate law enforcement agencies, correctional systems, criminal courts system, whereas cities operate the local police departments. Within the past 50 years, criminal justice policies have affected the criminal justice system. The “war on drug” policy has poured billions of dollars into the criminal justice system, although drug-related violence and drugs remain a problem. The criminal justice policies have gone from drugs polices to sentencing policies and currently to globalization policies. Currently, the criminal justice policies go beyond the United States...
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...Revistas Científicas de América Latina, el Caribe, España y Portugal Sistema de Información Científica Miranda Montenegro, Iván Ricardo Insights on Bilingualism and Bilingual Education: A Sociolinguistic Perspective Íkala, revista de lenguaje y cultura, vol. 17, núm. 3, septiembre-diciembre, 2012, pp. 263-272 Universidad de Antioquia Medellín, Colombia Available in: http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=255025411004 Íkala, revista de lenguaje y cultura, ISSN (Printed Version): 0123-3432 ikala@quimbaya.udea.edu.co Universidad de Antioquia Colombia How to cite Complete issue More information about this article Journal's homepage www.redalyc.org Non-Profit Academic Project, developed under the Open Acces Initiative InsIghts on BIlIngualIsm and BIlIngual EducatIon: a socIolInguIstIc PErsPEctIvE [Percepciones sobre el bilingüismo y la educación bilingüe: una perspectiva sociolingüística] Iván Ricardo Miranda Montenegro holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics to EFL Teaching from Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. Colombia. He currently works as assistant professor at Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia. Mailing address: Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, Instituto Internacional de Idiomas, Calle 4 sur No 15-134 Sogamoso, Boyacá, Colombia. E-mail: ivan.miranda@uptc.edu.co Abstract This paper is primarily intended to present some major considerations about bilingualism and bilingual education from a...
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...Denis and Dan Mullen The University of Phoenix U.S. Constitution HIS 301 Georgia Mc Millen March 17, 2008 Introduction The Fifth Amendment provides for certain personal protections including the right to avoid self-incrimination and the potential for criminal convictions based on double jeopardy. The analysis of the Fifth Amendment in this research will review the background of the amendment, and various interpretations throughout history. The impact of the Fifth Amendment on American society, and the potential for changes in the future will also be researched. The classroom text of the course U.S. constitution and the Internet will be used as sources of reference. The Fifth Amendment “No person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.”(Lectric Law Library [LLL], N.D., page 1). The Fifth Amendment is one of 10 amendments included in the Bill of Rights that specifically deal with personal liberties from unjust searches to free speech. (Head, 2008, page 1). The bill of rights was ratified on December 15, 1791 (Karnis Landy & Milkis, 2004, page 16). The ten amendments in the bill of rights were intended to limit the control of the new government on personal freedoms. The Fifth Amendment specifically protects the citizen from self-incrimination, seizure of property, guarantee of due process...
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...Essay Question 1 1. From the sale of his home in 2004, Melvin will incur a gain in the amount realized from the sale of his home, which exceeds his deferred basis in the home because the property was transferred to him incident to divorce. Furthermore, Melvin will be able to exclude the gain on the sale of his personal residence from his taxable income. The rules pertaining to federal income tax and income tax deductions are governed by the Internal Revenue Code (“the Code”). According to the Code, all income is taxable from whatever source derived unless otherwise excluded. Pursuant to the Code, income is defined as any economic benefit to the taxpayer or any clearly realized accession to wealth. Under this conceptualization of income, income can be in the form of cash or the fair market value of any property received. In the instant case, Melvin sold his principal primary residence. The amount realized for the sale of his home was $200,000 in cash and two paintings, each valued at $50,000. Thus, his entire amount realized, consists of the total value, or $300,000. Determining the amount realized is only the first step in determining what income will be taxable to Melvin in 2004. Next, because the disposition of property (receiving value for the sale of a home) is a capital gain, the amount of Melvin’s basis in the property must be subtracted from the amount realized to determine the amount of taxable income. A taxpayer’s basis in property is the amount of money...
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...Casa Del Nino Science High School Fe. Medalla Street, Pacita Complex II, San Pedro, Laguna Making Black Grape (Vitis vinifera) as an Ink Submitted by: Group 2 Submitted to: Teacher's name February 2014 Acknowledgement The researchers thank their parents and family members, for the unending love and support that they gave to them. The researchers thank their adviser, theacher's name, for teaching them the fundamental of research, investigatory writing and showing a great deal of patience through the times they tend to be naughty and having a lot of mistakes in doing their investigatory project. The researchers thank the panellist, for correcting their mistakes in this project. The researchers thank the observer/respondents, for their integrity and the cooperation. Above all, the researchers thank God for His gift of wisdom, for helping the researchers to understand the study topic and for answering their prayers in their times of need. Chapter I Introduction A. Background of the Study With a unique combination of crunchy texture and sweet, tart flavor, grapes have gained extreme popularity throughout the world. Grape is the second most popular fruit after oranges. It can be eaten as a refreshing snack as well as used in vegetable and fruit salads. It can be consumed in fresh or preserved form. It can be canned in jellies, crushed to prepare juices or wines and dried to prepare raisins. Grapes were introduced to America by the Spanish explorers...
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...Name: Section/major: Age: Study Habits Questionnaire Set A Please evaluate the following questions by putting a check (/) in the space provided. 1 – Never 2 – Rarely 3 – Sometimes 4 – Often 5 – Always Time Management | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1. Do you make a Master Schedule for each semester? | | | | | | 2. Do you update it weekly/daily? | | | | | | 3. Do you stick to it? | | | | | | 4. Do you allow time for exercise and socializing with friends? | | | | | | 5. Do you get at least 6 hours of sleep each night? | | | | | | 6. Do you study at least 2 hours for every hour in class? | | | | | | 7. Do you get your assignments done on time? | | | | | | 8. Do you regularly attend your classes? | | | | | | Your Study of Environment | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1. Do you regularly study at the same time? | | | | | | 2. Do you have an area where you always go to study? | | | | | | 3. Is your study area free of noise and distractions? | | | | | | 4. Do you have all your supplies near you when you study? | | | | | | 5. Is your area comfortable? | | | | | | 6. Can you study for at least a half hour without getting up, walking about, taking snack or TV or phone breaks? | | | | | | 7. Do your friends leave you alone when they know you want to study? | | | | | | 8. Do you use your time between classes to study? | | | | | | Test Taking/ Preparation Skills | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |...
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...changes in society, most particularly in the 1960’s and 1970’s. The early age of Rock and Roll was an exciting time for the musicians, lyricists and the mass of young people who listened to them. While it may be that rock music in all of its genres of today can still prod listeners to champion for social change, the rock music market has fragmented so dramatically that rock and roll has lost the ability to impact mass sections of the population and has therefore, lost its unique voice and ability to effect real social change in US society. The turbulence of the 1960’s, due to the escalation of the conflict in Vietnam to a full out war, the assassination of both President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. and the push for civil rights for all people made for fertile ground for songwriters to encourage change for the better through their music. (Hibbard and Kaleialoha, p 122) Lyricists and composers worked in tandem to write songs to both inform the public and, in some cases, incite the public to take action against what was happening in, around and to the world. Songs such as “Blowin in the Wind, written by Bob Dylan in 1962 and “Ball of Confusion (that’s what the world is today)”, written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in 1970 for the Temptations spoke to the listener about war and the stress of living during the confusion of the late 1960’s and 1970’s. A survey of Top-40 rock stations in Los Angeles, the second largest radio market in the United States...
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...Are Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram worth it to get? | EN1420 Composition II | Are Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram worth it to get? Most people, seeing that millions actively use them, would say yes. I on the other hand, say no! I used to take part with each of these social media sites and as a user did not find them useful and actually found them to hinder my life. Many issues happen with work and home life; not to mention so many people are “addicted” and say too much or look at them way too often. Since the rise of social media sites in 2004 when Facebook went public to all, the American culture has become a very open, nosy, tell all population. Throughout my research I focused on the user perspectives and the negative sides of the sites; along with the Terms and conditions or behind the scenes aspects of the three sites. Focusing on just the user point of view at this point most people that use Facebook to begin with have features of their locations or tell the world of Facebook their day to day story including where they are going and what they are doing. This allows for people to stalk each other and know people’s daily routines giving the bad people of the world easy access to do what they would like. From personal experience Facebook can cause issues at work and within a household or relationship. You can send and receive messages and hide many wrong doings on Facebook. People can have secret relationships through Facebook with messaging or the IM feature...
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...Human Resource Information Systems Abstract Over the past several years and maybe even decades, human resource managers have realized the need to upgrade their information systems. As they make the conversion to Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), the mangers encounter the challenges that others before them have seen. Although there are many resources of knowledge, tools and options, the managers face a long conversion process. Even with the tools at hand, the conversion process may fail. Working with the public sector, this paper will show how issues can be avoided and the conversion can be successful. Human Resource Managers of the public sector have the most to gain from closely examining outcomes of past projects since research suggests that only 18 percent of information systems projects ended successfully (when compared to private sector segments retail: 59%, financial: 32%, and manufacturing: 27%) (Goldfinch, 2007). Summary As the workplace becomes more technologically advanced, all departments must keep up with technology. Technology can increase the efficiency of a company. Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) has kept up with technology to improve the effectiveness of the human resources department and its systems, programs, policies, procedures, activities, and legal statistical documentation in its functions. This project will provide insight into the formation of the HRIS in the public sector and other organizations and how it can be...
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...Season 1 Episode 1 Sex and the city aired "Once upon a time an English journalist came to New York. Elizabeth was attractive and bright, and right away she hooked up with one of the city's eligible bachelors. The question remains, is this a company we want to own? Tim was 42. A well-liked and respected banker, who made about two million a year. They met one evening, in typical New York fashion, at a gallery opening. Like it? Yes, actually I think it's quite interesting. What? I feel like I know you. Oh, doubtful. I just moved here from London. Really? That's my favorite city. It is? Absolutely. It was love at first sight. You know, I think perhaps I have met you somewhere before. For two weeks they snuggled... went to romantic restaurants... had wonderful sex... and shared the most intimate secrets. One day, he took her to a house he saw in the New York Times. How about if we start at the top? There are four bedrooms upstairs. Do you have any children? Not yet. That day Tim popped the question. Would you like to meet my folks Tues-day night? I'd love to. On Tuesday he called with some bad news. My mother's not feeling very well. Oh, gosh, I'm sorry. Can we take a rain check? Of course. Tell your mum I hope she feels better. When she hadn't heard from him for two weeks, she called. Tim, it's Elizabeth. That's an awfully long rain check. He said he was up to his ears and that he'd call the next day. He never did call... Bastard. She told me one day over coffee. I don't understand...
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