...“A teenage brain is not just an adult brain with fewer miles on it (Jensen 1).” According to Neurologist Frances E. Jensen, teens are not mentally developed, thus it can make them incapable of making crucial decisions. When it comes to voting, teens cannot always be trusted with America’s fate. Since many teens are not interested in the world of politics, they are improbable to be concern of what is happening. At the age of 16 and 17, teens are not able to make crucial decisions yet, therefore, how are they going to be able to make the right decision for the nation? Despite the reasons for lowering the voting age to 16, lowering the voting age to 16 is a catastrophic mistake because teenagers are easily swayed, are immature, and are irresponsible. The fact of the matter is that teens are easily swayed, which makes lowering the voting age to 16 unacceptable. “This leaves teens easily influenced by their environment and more prone to impulsive behavior, even without the impact of souped-up hormones and any genetic or family predisposition (Ruder 1).” According to Harvard Magazine, teens are likely to be swayed by influences such as school, friends,...
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...Section A In my scenario for Elementary school age children the first student that I choose is Bridgett. Bridgett needs continual confirmation that she is doing her work correctly, and she demands constant attention. To promote Intrinsic Motivation to help change her behavior of not needing my constant attention I would create a learning environment that fosters both independent learning and cooperative learning as part of a group. In this I would include real-world activities to help her easily recognize her academic skills and how she would be able to use them in the real-world. Thus giving her the desire to take on a task that gives her the satisfaction of completing the assignment by herself. By promoting independent learning for Bridgett I would also promote Extrinsic Motivation by rewarding her with a point system allowing her to trade those points in for a reward that she enjoys, for example being the teachers helper, extra computer time or even a no homework pass. As we know extrinsic motivators is a very individual and can vary from student to student. (Lyons, 2011) For my second student I chose Joey. Joey continually talks out of turn loudly and off topic. So, to promote Joey’s Intrinsic Motivation my goal would to be find out his interests and include that in the lessons or activities. By finding out his interests will peak his interest in the lesson this way he is motivated to be engaged and not disrupting the classroom environment with talking. By Joey...
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...BCOM/275 6/20/2013 Michelle Batson The great debate of the use of alcohol has challenged the nation for many years. The age limit that has been put into place in many states to legally drink is 21. Yet some still believe that 18 should be the legal age for the consumption of this drug called alcohol. Some argue that if a person can join the military, vote and be held responsible for themselves at the age of 18 that they should also have the right to drink alcohol. Others claim that fatalities from underage drinking are just too high and at the age of 18 a person is still not responsible enough to drink. In 1984 a bill was brought before government to raise the age to 21 or states would lose highway funding and in 1987 the government complied and signed a bill that forced most states to raise the legal age to 21, if they did not comply the state would lose ten percent of their highway funding. Some saw this as unfair and put laws into place where it was still legal for underage drinking with certain conditions attached, such as being supervised within your parents’ home. This bill has claimed to of saved 17,000 lives since 1988. The debate on the drinking age has raised many concerns for both sides and still continues to be a subject that brings controversy to any conversation. The pros of lowering the drinking age to 18 can be a very valid argument. At the age of 18 a young person is considered an adult and most believe that if you have the rights to join the army, get married...
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...to the US Supreme Court, the pros and cons of voter ID are heatedly debated. Attorney General Alan Wilson said, “The rule requiring photo identification is a logical step in a country that requires photo ID for everything from cashing checks to buying cold medicine: Shouldn’t there be a basic protection for the integrity of the voting process”(qtd. in Dean.) Most states at the moment require only a spoken name to be eligible to vote. This results in abuses which harm the election process. The US government should implement voter ID laws in order to protect voter integrity and ensure accurate...
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...Social media is a form of communication that allows users to create online communities. These communities allow them to share different kinds of information. Some forms of media allow users to share photos, audio, text, and general information to other online users. Some other interaction by users can be as simple as voting on a article, asking for comments, or get specific as Redbox by recommending movies based on a genre or top ratings that best fits a persons interest. Today there are many different types of social media platforms. Facebook, Myspace, Linkedin, Podcasts, Blogs, and Twitter are just some of the many popular social communications. The use of these communities allow people to stay connected to family members and friends, meet new people, and keep others updated with information about themselves. Through these sites users are able to upload photos, videos, and messages to share with other users. Social Media has gave businesses a big advantage by giving them the ability to advertise their products and services in a way for their information can be shared and searched upon through these social sites. Sixty-seven percent of the US citizens ages 12 and up are using some type of social media. (King, David 2015) Technology has evolved is so many ways and has made these types of interactions possible through the World Wide Web. Social media has many fun positive sources to explore, but it also brings up great concerns to the table as well. The course textbook...
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...8/31/15 SI: Monday 2-2:50 WH118 Tuesday 11-11:50 WH 218 Thursday 11-11:50 WH 111 hallecarrasco@my.unt.edu * Overview of reconstruction * Lincoln’s plan (1863-1865) * Presidential reconstruction (1865-1867) * Congressional reconstruction (1867-1872) * “redemption” (1870-1877) * * know general phases * congressional reconstruction (or radical reconstruction) * radical republicans in congress * thaddeus stevens – from Pennsylvania - Charles sumner * Had similar reasons * Stevens in sympathetic to those that are oppressed ; steps up and opposes lincoln’s plan; doesn’t think the oppressed have been helped enough through concrete measures. Big supporter of freedman’s. * Sumner was beaten by canes in the senate chamber – personal animosity toward slavery and democracy in the south * almost like restarting over; a do-over * idealism and political motive * wanted to create a republican party in the south * Wanted to * Punish southerners * Protect freedmen * Strengthen republican party * 14th amendment * granting citizenship to African americans; can vote and hold office * outlawed black codes * righting wrongs that had popped up * some African americans were actually elected to senate; although this doesn’t last * 15th amendment ...
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...Introduction Generally, no single definition can stand satisfactorily in stating what education is. Different scholars have defined education in their own ways, yet they all converge at acquisition or passing of knowledge, skills or behavior from one person to another, or from an institution, be it family, society or school to an individual. From education’s Latin inclination, where the word is derived, e-ducere means “leading out,” thus, leading out from the darkness of ignorance, into the light of knowledge. Socrates on the other hand contended that education involved, “Drawing out what was already within the student,” (Yero, 2002, p. 1). Education is thus, in this paper, defined as a process in which knowledge is passed, mostly in universities or schools. Education involves enculturation, a progression where one learns to act humanly, and in so doing acquires a cultural identity. In its ministration, education imparts ideals, principles and skills relevant to an individual’s culture. It is an enduring process of behavior adjustment transcending the classroom setting, and encompassing the surrounding environment, peers, parents and the community at large. Over the years, advancement in technology has assisted in making education more appealing, integrative and wholesome. Through technology, the teacher’s role has changed from being the sole custodian of knowledge to an assistant in the process of knowledge acquisition for the learners. The presence of the internet from where...
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...ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Name: | | Address: | | Post code / Zip: | | Telephone No: | | Email Address: | | Date: | | Course Name: | | Tutor Name: | | Assignment Name: | | PLEASE NOTE: YOU SHOULD INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION with EVERY ASSIGNMENT. Introduction In this assignment I will be researching the Business Environment and the Business Organisations, I will learn why Businesses operate in different ways and how strategies are developed to meet an ever changing market both national and globally. Section 1 Understanding the Organisational Purposes of Business. There are several terms to describe the word Organisation; A company set up to be profitable, a company set up for a cause or non-profit, a group or association that serves a particular purpose. All of these examples and the others though are all similar, in that they are structured and managed to pursue collective goals. In this section I will describe the purposes of the different types of organisation, the extent to which objectives are met for the stakeholders and also the responsibilities of an organisation with the strategies employed to meet them. Business Organisations exist to do one of two things which are to Produce and/or Provide. The type of sector an organisation is categorised is dependent on the product or service provided these are Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors. Primary sector organisations exist to produce the raw materials needed to produce a product, Secondary sector...
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...Business (Report) Writing Clear Technical Writing provides a step-by-step process for designing and writing a clear technical document, whether it be an engineering, email or scientific report. You will learn by doing, the only legitimate way to improve writing skills! The training involves writing, revising, and editing exercises; critiquing documents; games; and lecture. You will walk away with confidence in writing and editing skills and a consciousness about international writing. Top of ClearTop of ClearTop Key Topics Plan a complete and accurate document in minutes Organize ideas for readability Reach your audience Write using plain English Avoid ambiguity and unprofessional tone Trim the fat Revise for style to maintain reader interest Activate active voice Polish with parallelism Write grammatically Punctuate properly Send focused e-mail Format technical reports Write clear processes and procedures Top of ClearTop of ClearTop |Effective Report Writing | Report writing is one of the most critical stages of many endeavours in the business world as well as the academic world. All the efforts that one has undertaken are finally translated into a report. It is going to be the face of the project and people are going to judge the project based on the reports given to them. Reports also form a very important tool for decision making...
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...| Biometric Identification Technology | | By Group C: | HUMN432 | 6/10/2012 | | Table of Contents Introduction History of Biometric Identification Biometric Identification Advancement Timeline * Types of Biometric Identification Technologies and How They Work Benefits of Biometric Identification Technology How and Where Biometry is Used In the USA Controversial Issues and Legalities of Biometric Identification Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Biometric Identification Technology is the world-wide used computer science that identifies humans based on physiological and behavioral traits for access control and security. The computer processing idea has been around for hundreds of years but the equipment has only been available for the past several decades evolving to become better with each step. The need for a formal system to record and identify first-time and repeated offenders in the 1800s led the known Bertillon to develop anthropometrics to identify individuals. This advancement was later linked with computer systems to create a true biometric system identifier. The several types of biometric identifiers, later discussed, have evolved from a mere idea to an implemented security system used in airports, government programs, and even small businesses. The technology is used globally from the US to the UK, India, Germany, and many more. Its long history has created responsiveness and allowed countries to embrace the welfares of such a...
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...Mergers and Acquisitions Basics Mergers and Acquisitions Basics All You Need To Know Donald DePamphilis Amsterdam • Boston • Heidelberg • London New York • Oxford • Paris • San Diego San Francisco • Singapore • Sydney • Tokyo Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier 30 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Burlington, MA 01803, USA Elsevier, The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1GB, UK Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Details on how to seek permission, further information about the Publisher’s permissions policies and our arrangements with organizations such as the Copyright Clearance Center and the Copyright Licensing Agency, can be found at our website: www.elsevier.com/permissions. This book and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by the Publisher (other than as may be noted herein). Notices Knowledge and best practice in this field are constantly changing. As new research and experience broaden our understanding, changes in research methods, professional practices, or medical treatment may become necessary. Practitioners and researchers must always rely on their own experience and knowledge...
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...J.P. Morgan M&A Reference Manual J.P. Morgan M&A Reference Manual This “M&A bible” is meant to serve as a training guide for newcomers to M&A, as well as a technical reference manual for experienced (and not so experienced) M&A practitioners. It incorporates what a number of people in M&A believe to be essential or useful basic knowledge to perform the tasks required in the daily routine of the strategic advisory business. As the financial, legal and tax environment in which the M&A Group operates is forever changing, periodic updates of this publication are intended. As such, any suggestions for improvement would be appreciated. Please direct your comments for improvement, but not your requests for copies of the book, to Eileen Smith at (77)6-8305. An online version of the book is available to Investment Banking professionals on the IB M&A Research database in Lotus Notes or through IB Today. The book is confidential, proprietary and the sole property of J.P. Morgan and should not be passed along to colleagues outside of Investment Banking or to people at competitor firms. Copyright © 1997 Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York. All rights reserved. June 1998 82890cl6 J.P. Morgan M&A Reference Manual Contents Valuation methodologies overview ............................................................... 1 Advantages and disadvantages ........................................................................ 1 Comparable company trading analysis ...................
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...Journal of Financial Economics 60 (2001) 187}243 The theory and practice of corporate "nance: evidence from the "eld John R. Graham , Campbell R. Harvey * Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA National Bureau of Economic Research, Cambridge, MA 02912, USA Received 2 August 1999; received in revised form 10 December 1999 Abstract We survey 392 CFOs about the cost of capital, capital budgeting, and capital structure. Large "rms rely heavily on present value techniques and the capital asset pricing model, while small "rms are relatively likely to use the payback criterion. A surprising number of "rms use "rm risk rather than project risk in evaluating new investments. Firms are concerned about "nancial #exibility and credit ratings when issuing debt, and earnings We thank Franklin Allen for his detailed comments on the survey instrument and the overall project. We appreciate the input of Chris Allen, J.B. Heaton, Craig Lewis, Cli! Smith, Jeremy Stein, Robert Taggart, and Sheridan Titman on the survey questions and design. We received expert survey advice from Lisa Abendroth, John Lynch, and Greg Stewart. We thank Carol Bass, Frank Ryan, and Fuqua MBA students for help in gathering the data, and Kathy Benton, Steve Fink, Anne Higgs, Ken Rona, and Ge Zhang for computer assistance. The paper has bene"ted from comments made by an anonymous referee, the editor (Bill Schwert), as well as Michael Bradley, Alon Brav, Susan Chaplinsky, Magnus Dahlquist...
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...Journal of Financial Economics 60 (2001) 187}243 The theory and practice of corporate "nance: evidence from the "eldଝ John R. Graham , Campbell R. Harvey * Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA National Bureau of Economic Research, Cambridge, MA 02912, USA Received 2 August 1999; received in revised form 10 December 1999 Abstract We survey 392 CFOs about the cost of capital, capital budgeting, and capital structure. Large "rms rely heavily on present value techniques and the capital asset pricing model, while small "rms are relatively likely to use the payback criterion. A surprising number of "rms use "rm risk rather than project risk in evaluating new investments. Firms are concerned about "nancial #exibility and credit ratings when issuing debt, and earnings ଝ We thank Franklin Allen for his detailed comments on the survey instrument and the overall project. We appreciate the input of Chris Allen, J.B. Heaton, Craig Lewis, Cli! Smith, Jeremy Stein, Robert Taggart, and Sheridan Titman on the survey questions and design. We received expert survey advice from Lisa Abendroth, John Lynch, and Greg Stewart. We thank Carol Bass, Frank Ryan, and Fuqua MBA students for help in gathering the data, and Kathy Benton, Steve Fink, Anne Higgs, Ken Rona, and Ge Zhang for computer assistance. The paper has bene"ted from comments made by an anonymous referee, the editor (Bill Schwert), as well as Michael Bradley, Alon Brav, Susan Chaplinsky...
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...J. Account. Public Policy 27 (2008) 455–461 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect J. Account. Public Policy journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/jaccpubpol On the global acceptance of IAS/IFRS accounting standards: The logic and implications of the principles-based system q Salvador Carmona *, Marco Trombetta IE Business School, Calle Pinar, 15-1B, 28006 Madrid, Spain a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t The widespread acceptance of International Accounting Standards (IAS)/International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) makes it timely to examine their technical determinants as well as their implications for the accounting profession and the process of accounting harmonization. In this respect, we suggest that the principles-based approach to the standards and its inner flexibility enables the application of IAS/IFRS to countries with diverse accounting traditions and varying institutional conditions. Furthermore, the principles-based approach involves major changes in the expertise held by accountants and, hence, in their educational background, training programs, and in the organizational and business models of accounting firms. Finally, we submit that the standards set by the IAS/IFRS constitute a step forward in the process of accounting harmonization, although there is still far to go in the comparability of accounting measures across countries and regions. Ó 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Keywords: Globalization Accounting harmonization...
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