...The drinking age has been a topic of debate ever since an age was established. Many years ago, government said that 21 years old would be the minimum age for drinking. This was fine for a while but later became an issue. People started to think of all the things one can do as an 18 year old, yet still not able to drink a beer. At 18 years old one is considered an adult. They become eligible to serve in the military and yield weapons. Also at 18, one can go out to the store and buy a pack of cigarettes. So why can they still not have a beer. This is where controversy has begun. People believe the drinking age should be lowered to 18. Already in some states it is legal for someone to drink at 18, under some circumstances, but why is it not nationwide?...
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...Persuasive Essay I can’t wait until you turn 21 and then you can buy us alcohol!” something I’m sure many of you have said to an older friend or sibling. Well, many of you may not know this but I was surprised when I learned that the law in IL only states that the possession and purchase of alcohol for those who are underage is illegal. ProCons.org informs us that exceptions do exist on a state-by-state basis for consumption at home, under adult supervision, for medical necessity, and other reasons. So this brings about a very controversial question that I have. Why can’t we lower the drinking age? Yes, there are risks, but there are also many facts that bring the pros of this recreation to light. (First, let me say, that I am definitely not delusional in saying this would be a perfect plan, but even though there are risks they do not outweigh the good) Before we go into the pros and cons of this situation I think you should all know the reason as to why the drinking age is 21 anyway. Well, according to a blog from a reputable source called the mental floss, we ended up with a national minimum age of 21 because of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984. This law doesn't prohibit drinking per se; it merely requires states to outlaw purchase and public possession by people under 21. So, that being said, the first risk everyone seems to touch upon is that drinking under the age of 21 can interfere with brain development. I have learned from previous classes that...
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...drinking age in the U.S. is a widely debated topic. People everywhere think it should be lowered while other people think it should stay the same. In this report I will explain both sides of the story and all of the pros and cons of lowering the official age, and then explain to you my view on the topic. Why we should lower the drinking age. 18 is the age of adulthood in The United States, and adults have the right to make their own decisions about alcohol consumption. By lowering the drinking age, allowing 18-20 year olds to drink in regulated environments would decrease unsafe drinking activities. Also there are fewer drunk driving accidents and fatalities in many countries with the MLDA of 18. Lowering the MLDA from 21 to 18 would...
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...is placed to make a safer driving experience for many road users that are considering traveling by a motor vehicle. The creation of the Federal Highway Policy system in 1956, which was funded by road users who were paying a federal fuel tax of 18.3 cents per gallon of gasoline (The Heritage Foundation, 2010), which initially lost its since of purpose and today no more than 65% of all federal trust fund spending’s goes to general purpose roads. Like any policy in reference to federalism, there are the pros as well as the cons to any situation. The minimum age of drinking, the safety of the way these roads operate and the speed limits are all considered when discussing the Federal Highway Policy as well as the many issues that takes place in reference to the three issues listed. As we are all familiar, the legal drinking age of alcohol consumption is 21. There are many issues to the legal drinking age and why some agree that is should be lowered. Back in the 1970’s, a trend toward lowering the minimum legal drinking age 18, 19, or 20 took place in the states providing many natural experiments (Wagenarr & Toomey, 2005). As a result of lowering the legal drinking age traffic crashes increased significantly and the citizens encouraged to raise the drinking age back to the age of 21( Wagenarr & Toomey,2005). I have witnessed many traffic crashes due to many young adults under the influence of alcohol. I feel that the legal age should stay at 21 and it should not be argued...
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...the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages. “Most cultures where alcohol consumption is legal have a mandated threshold age at which buying and/or consuming alcohol becomes permitted” (International Center for Alcohol Policies, 2011, para. 5). Currently, the United States has set the legal age to drink at 21. The age was once 18; however, society has changed its views concerning this issue. Because the legal drinking age changed to 21 there was an increase in mortality rate at age 21, increase in motor vehicle accidents, and increase in suicides. Even though 18 is considered an adult and a person should be able to make his or her own decisions, the drinking age should not be lowered because teens lack the maturity to handle alcohol and teens are at a higher risk of alcohol-related deaths. This debate has two sides as some people are for lowering the age to 18 again and some against. Many will argue that the average drinking age around the world is 18. According to International Center for Alcohol Policies (2011), “Minimum drinking and purchase ages in countries around the world range from 16 to 25 years of age, with 18 being the most common age limit” (para. 6). Others say that if a person age 18 is old enough to serve and die for his or her country, he or she should be permitted to consume alcoholic beverages. Should the drinking age be lowered to 18? This paper will weigh the pros and cons as well as identify potential issues associated with this debate. Pros on the Debate ...
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...eight hours of sleep? How many of us eats a healthy breakfast daily? Well I’ll show you how some of these factors that are in your daily routine can affect you in the present and future. Credibility Material: from the studies conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 69% of US high school students get less than 8 hours of sleep, more outstanding is 40% of students get less than 6 hours of sleep regularly. Relevance to Audience: the national sleep foundation suggests that adolescents, as in people ages 12-25, are supposed to get a minimum of 8.5 hours of sleep per night. That is me, you, and over a third of the population at this school. Preview of Speech: today I will be talking to you about the benefits of starting schools later, and how the pros greatly outweigh the cons. (Link: First we will discuss how many of us truly get enough sleep BODY 16% of adolescents get enough rest on a daily basis. That means that 84% of us are at risk for driving “impaired.” “Sleepiness can impair performance as much as or more so than alcohol,” proven studies by Dr. Powell in 2001. (Link: next, we will discuss how this effects you on a daily level.) 78% of students skip breakfast. Adults need breakfast daily, so they are at their best performance. Children need it for more reason than just that though. Growing brains and bodies requires frequent replenishment. WebMD suggests that eating a wholesome meal rather than a junky breakfast or not one at all can cost...
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...Page |1 Traffic Risk Analysis of Tamil Nadu district Using RADM System and Index Creation for safety estimate Submitted by Namit Jain (2011CE10371) A report of CED 412 - Project Part II submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Bachelor of Technology Department of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Delhi May, 2015 Page |2 Declaration “I do certify that this report explains the work carried out by me in the Course CED 412 Project Part II under the overall supervision of Dr. Geetam Tiwari and Dr. Dinesh Mohan. The contents of the report including text, figures, tables, computer programs, etc. have not been reproduced from other sources such as books, journals, reports, manuals, websites, etc. Wherever limited reproduction from another source had been made, the source had been duly acknowledged at that point and also listed in the References.” Namit Jain 2011CE10371 Page |3 Certificate “This is to certify that the report submitted by Namit Jain describes the work carried out by him in the Course CED 412 - Project Part II under my/our overall supervision.” Dr. Geetam Tiwari Professor Department of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology New Delhi – 110016 May 2015 Dr. Dinesh Mohan Professor Department of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology New Delhi – 110016 May 2015 Page |4 Acknowledgement I take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude and...
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...1 Apple Inc. Strategic Paper Management 4842 Section 2 11/19/2012 Alex Morrison Zach Teachey Marquis Graham 2 Table of Contents Part 1 Executive Summary ………………………………………………………………………3 Mission and Vision Statement ……………………………………………………………4 Financial Objectives ………………………………………………………………………4 Strategic Objectives ………………………………………………………………………5 Driving Forces ……………………………………………………………………………7 Key Success Factors …………………………………………………………………….10 Competitive Analysis ……………………………………………………………………11 Competitive Strategy ……………………………………………………………………14 External Analysis ………………………………………………………………………..15 Internal Analysis ………………………………………………………………………...16 Financial Analysis ……………………………………………………………………….18 Part 2 Issue # 1 …………………………………………………………………………………23 Issue # 2 …………………………………………………………………………………25 Issue # 3 …………………………………………………………………………………27 Issue # 4 …………………………………………………………………………………31 Issue # 5 …………………………………………………………………………………34 Issue # 6 …………………………………………………………………………………36 References ……………………………………………………………………………….39 3 Exec. Summary-Alex Morrison Apple is the number one leader in innovation in the technology industry. They strive to create unique, high quality products. Over the next five years Apple faces a several strategic issues. The first issue is that Apple’s products are fairly expensive. We recommend that Apple create a secondary market with less expensive products. The second issue is the working conditions in the manufacturing plants. We recommend that...
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...of competitors are operating. MYDIN has decided to invest in the small south Asian economies where consumerism is increasing at a rapid pace. Market selected is Sri Lanka which is a south Asian peninsula with the population of more than 20 million. External environment analysis of Sri Lanka has been conducted to analyze the driving and restricting forces of doing business in Sri lanka. Sri Lankan economy shows positive and favorable political, economical, social and technological trend which serve as opportunity for foreign investors to invest in the host country. Sri Lankan supermarket and retail industry is still immature and have a lot of potential to growth with the increasing trend of consumerism in Sri Lanka. Despite having a lot of competitors there is no large scale hypermarket mall concept in Sri Lanka providing service quality attributes to Sri Lanaka consumers. The statistics by Nelson on FMCG trend in south Asian market shows positive trend and great potential for consumerism in Sri Lanka. Lewin’s force field analysis has been conducted to analyze the driving and restraining forces of entering Sri Lankan market. By considering all pros and cons of doing business in Sri Lanka, the proposed mode of entry must be small scale to minimize the probability of risk of entering an unknown market with the traditional model of cost leadership. MYDIN must create appropriate training program prior...
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...Urban Map for Scenario B .......................................................................................................... 5 . County Map for Scenario B ......................................................................................................... 6 Urban Map for Scenario C .......................................................................................................... 7 . County Map for Scenario C ......................................................................................................... 8 Pros and Cons Summary Table ................................................................................................. 11 2. Urban Form ............................................................................................................................... 21 Issues to Consider for Future .................................................................................................... 21 Review of Scenarios...
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...TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY McCoy College of Business Administration Department of CIS & QM – Spring 2015 CIS 5318 – Information Technology in Digital Economy Monday/Wednesday 6:30 – 9:15 pm Instructor: Dr. Vivek Shah Office: McCoy 457 Office hours: Wen: 4:30 – 6:00 (Round Rock Campus); TTH: 3:30 to 4:30; M: 4:30 to 6:00 (San Marcos Campus) or by appointment Phone: 512.245.2049 (My office) 512.245.2291 (Dept. office) 512.413.5419 (Cell) Email: vs01@txstate.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is directly concerned with the management issues surrounding information and telecommunications systems. It presents the ingredients of management knowledge necessary for success in the management of information technology. This course views information technology from the perspective of managers at several levels--from the CEO to the first line manager. It provides frameworks and management principles that current or aspiring managers can employ to cope with the challenges inherent in the implementation of rapidly advancing technology. The course presents fundamental knowledge essential to managing an information technology successfully within a larger organization. It considers strategic and operational issues, the significance of rapidly advancing technology, and human and organizational issues related to technology introduction and use. The course describes management systems and models of successful behavior that capitalize on opportunities...
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...| MKT 382 Pricing/Channels | | Fall, 2011Course Unique # 05135 (9:30 a.m.) | Professor Kate Mackie, Ph.D. Office CBA 5.176 M (behind Executive Education, past Communications Office) Office Hours Tuesdays/Thursdays, 1:00-2:30, and by appointment Phone 512-288-3115 (Cell phone – feel free to call any day before 9 p.m.) E-Mail Kate.Mackie@mccombs.utexas.edu Skype katemackietx Course Web Page via Blackboard ------------------------------------------------- Teaching Assistants Dave Isquick (David.Isquick@mba12.mccombs.utexas.edu ) Course Objectives The primary objectives of this course are to: a) advance your understanding of concepts and tools useful in the analysis and development of pricing and distribution strategy, and b) help you develop skills and gain experience in formulating these strategies. Learning methods The course uses (a) individual and team assignments with field work, (b) case study briefs and discussions (c) lectures and discussions of readings, (d) guest speakers, and (e) a pricing simulation. The classroom environment will be very interactive, so prepare to get involved. Students come from a variety of backgrounds with a large and diverse base of knowledge and experience. Therefore, the primary role of the professor will be to facilitate discussions that bring out pertinent issues and to better frame the analyses of these issues. Required materials Case Packet: ...
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...Labor Economics Research Subject: Labor Strikes Date: 6th July 2012 Done By: Hala Aziz Heba Elgendy Presented to: DR.Doaa salman Contents Introduction Definition How does the strike develop? Why a strike? Causes of strikes Types of strike Strike affect in Diff Countries Strikes number in Different Countries How Were the First Labor Unions Formed? Who wins in strike? Case study Conclusion and recommendation Bros and Cons of Strike Action References Introduction: This study is about strikes phenomena, its definition, reasons, types, and whether these strikes are for good or bad, and also who will benefit from it. Also we’ll discuss a real case study that shows the real effect of strike and whether it’s for good or bad. Definition A strike is a very powerful weapon used by trade unions and other labour associations to get their demands accepted. This is done through a process called Collective Bargaining Process (CBP), which includes negotiations between the two parties (employees’ representatives and employer’s representatives). Often employees are represented in the bargaining by a union or other labour organization. The main responsibility of the CBP is to resolving individual or group disputes. How does the strike develop? A strike generally involves quitting of work by a group of workers for the purpose of bringing the pressure on their employer...
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...CASE EXAMINATION EmRen Publishing Incorporated MAY 2013 © 2014 The Society of Management Accountants of Canada. All rights reserved. ®/™ Registered Trade-Marks/Trade-Marks are owned by The Society of Management Accountants of Canada. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the permission of the copyright holder. May 2013 Case Examination TABLE OF CONTENTS May 2013 Case Examination Page Case Question: Backgrounder ................................................................................... 1 Additional Information ..................................................................... 15 General Comments on Performance ....................................................... 30 Steps for Approaching Business and Corporate Strategy ........................ 41 Marker Assessment Guide ....................................................................... 48 Solution Notes for Markers....................................................................... 58 Sample Response – Successful Attempt #1 ............................................ 79 Sample Response – Successful Attempt #2 .......................................... 111 Sample Response – Unsuccessful Attempt ........................................... 152 May 2013 Case Examination May 2013 Case Examination Backgrounder The background information relating to the Case Examination (Backgrounder) is provided to candidates in advance of the examination date. The...
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...The Transformation Continues QANTAS SUSTAINABILITY REVIEW 2013 This page has been intentionally left blank TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction Governance − − − − Corporate Governance Business Resilience Group Security Group Risk and Audit 2 4 4 9 10 11 13 15 19 22 31 38 45 49 56 57 Stakeholder Engagement Financial Safety and Health Customer People Environment Procurement Community Measures Glossary The Group Strategy, supported by environment, procurement and community strategies, underpins the identification and reporting on material items. To support the Group’s core goal of delivering sustainable returns to shareholders, areas of focus are used to measure, monitor and report on the Group’s performance. Areas of focus and measures are reviewed and updated to ensure that they remain relevant. The Group Strategy drives sustainable outcomes Governance Corporate governance is core to ensuring the creation, protection and enhancement of shareholder value. Stakeholders We are committed to communicating effectively with our stakeholders. Financial Safety and Health To be recognised as the world’s leading airline group in air, ground and people safety and health. Customers Our Customers are the core of everything we do. The Group is continually striving towards providing exceptional customer experiences. Vision We strive to build a strong viable business capable of delivering sustainable returns...
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