...16 Major Firms May Have Received Early Data From Thomson Reuters September 5, 2:25 PM ET |ByMatt Taibbi Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/taibblog#ixzz2fI9gEBD3 Follow us: @rollingstone on Twitter | RollingStone on Facebook Readers may recall an ugly story that broke earlier this summer, when New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman rebuked the news/business information firm Thomson Reuters for selling access to key economic survey data two seconds early to high-frequency algorithmic traders. The story strongly suggested that some Thomson Reuters customers were using their two-second head start (an eternity in the modern world of computerized trading) to front-run the markets. "The early release of market-moving survey data undermines fair play in the markets," Schneiderman said, back in the second week of July. Thomson Reuters suspended the practice of selling two-second head starts after Schneiderman insisted upon a change. Still, the firm defiantly refused to declare the change permanent and insisted that it had the right to "legally distribute non-governmental data" to "fee-paying subscribers." It turns out that there's more to the story. Back in June, journalist Simone Foxman at the global economic site Quartz reported that in addition to the two-second head start some Thomson Reuters customers were getting on the release of the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers, other customers may have been getting their data even earlier...
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...465 final project. The primary audience who will benefit my project is that all students, especially Chinese students in Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina because I suggest that we can offer Chinese food in Thomson. This idea that we can offer Chinese food in Thomson will allow Winthrop students to enjoy different food and learn different culture. If students believe that their evaluations remain confidential, then they are likely to respond more objectively and candidly. BACKGROUD To be honest, Winthrop University has successfully offered its students to enjoy a health food. In addition, the university also change meals offered in Thomson everyday to meet student’s demand. Although it is my opinion that such services are entirely excellent and practical, the current services in Thomson needs improvement, which means that we had better expand the kind of food offered in Thomson. The most troubling problems that Thomson has now is that although many international students have their meal plans to eat meals in Thomson, the food offered in Thomson is almost American food, such as fried chicken, hamburger and pizza. Many international students can accept American food in a short time, but they can’t accept American food totally. Several months later, they may desire eating food from their home country. A second problem that Thomson has is that the prices are too high for some students. As you can see, students eat different amount of food every day. Some students...
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...Running head: Florida Company Fastens Its Sights on Global Growth Florida Company Fastens Its Sights on Global Growth Brandy Taylor Kaplan University MT203-05: Human Resource Management Professor Eric Freeman September 6, 2010 Florida Company Fastens Its Sights on Global Growth The case study in Managing Human Resources textbook states, Robert Kilbey has been in business since been doing business since the 1960’s, and becoming Walton County’s largest and most stable employers. Now forty-two years later his son is expanding the business and taking it international. Robert’s is very clear that he does not just hire anyone and that instead of laying off any employees or doing a mass and quick hiring they will work short weeks and cross-train all employees. This for him has worked for the forty years and with the company going international and out-sourcing, they will not have any jobs disappear. Review/ Analysis of the Case Professional Products’ sells product that they are very particular about and make sure that they give their customers nothing less than the best. With this, they also hold this same high standard when hiring their employees. They want long-term reliable employees and will not hire anything less. After being in business for forty-two years, they are going to go global and use possible out-sourcing for some jobs. This can cause current employees to fear for their jobs, however, Robert Kilbey will not let any of his current employees...
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...9-206-005 REV: MAY 22, 2007 JOSHUA COVAL Partners Healthcare In May 2005, Michael Manning, the deputy treasurer of Partners Healthcare System, was formulating a recommendation to the Partners Investment Committee. He had been asked to analyze the role that different “real assets” could play in Partners’ $2.4 billion long-term pool (LTP) of financial assets. He was then expected, on the basis of that analysis, to recommend both a size and a composition for the real-asset portfolio segment within that LTP. Background Partners Healthcare System was the largest health-care network in New England, providing a range of primary, secondary, and tertiary health-care services to millions of patients from throughout eastern Massachusetts. The Massachusetts General Hospital and the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, two world-famous acute-care hospitals in Boston, had joined together in 1994 to found the Partners network. Both Mass. General and Brigham not only provided acute clinical care but were also research and teaching hospitals affiliated with the Harvard Medical School. Over the next few years, four suburban hospitals had also joined the network, as had dozens of physician organizations (practices with multiple numbers of doctors) across eastern Massachusetts. A variety of important staff functions, including treasury functions like asset management, had been centralized at Partners headquarters in downtown Boston, but all the clinical care and research took place...
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...Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Online studies refer to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies in education. It is broadly inclusive of all forms of educational technology in learning and teaching. Broadly synonymous with multimedia learning, technology enhanced learning, computer-based instruction and training, computer assisted instruction, internet-based environments (also called learning platforms), and digital educational collaboration. These alternative names emphasize a particular aspect, component or delivery method. Online studying includes several types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and web-based learning. Information and communications system whether separate or based on either local networks or the internet in networked learning, underlie many e-learning processes. Online studying can occur in or out of the classroom. It can be self-paced, asynchronous learning or may be instructor-led, synchronous learning. It is suited to distance learning and flexible learning, but it can also be used in combination with face-to-face teaching, in which case the term blended learning is commonly used. It is commonly idea that new technologies make a big difference in education. Many proponents of believe that everyone must be outfitted...
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...Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Online studies refer to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies in education. It is broadly inclusive of all forms of educational technology in learning and teaching. Broadly synonymous with multimedia learning, technology enhanced learning, computer-based instruction and training, computer assisted instruction, internet-based environments (also called learning platforms), and digital educational collaboration. These alternative names emphasize a particular aspect, component or delivery method. Online studying includes several types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and web-based learning. Information and communications system whether separate or based on either local networks or the internet in networked learning, underlie many e-learning processes. Online studying can occur in or out of the classroom. It can be self-paced, asynchronous learning or may be instructor-led, synchronous learning. It is suited to distance learning and flexible learning, but it can also be used in combination with face-to-face teaching, in which case the term blended learning is commonly used. It is commonly idea that new technologies make a big difference in education. Many proponents of believe that everyone must be outfitted...
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...Adlerian Approach with Abby Sylvia Montalvo Walden University Adlerian Approach with Abby The therapeutic approach in the case profile of a client named Abby after an assessment is given, and a summary is developed based on the information collected is the Adlerian approach. According to the COUN 6722 study notes, Abby is a 57 year-old African American women who came into the office seeking counseling. Abby works part-time as a free-lance editor. Abby has a bachelor’s degree in literature. Abby is married to her husband Ron who was diagnosed two months ago. Abby has a difficult time accepting that her husband was diagnosed with cancer (Walden University, 2012). She cannot cope with the situation, therefore Ron’s brother is the one who takes him to have his treatments, and to his doctor’s appointments. Abby is depressed, and spends her time crying, sleeping, has lost her appetite, and feels fatigued. She feels guilty that she is not supportive toward her husband (Walden University, 2012). Abby has always believed to be hopeless throughout her life. She has low self-esteem, and believes that everyone around her has a better life than she does, though she has lived comfortably. Abby has expressed that she suffered from migraine headaches in her twenties, which has become worse over the years (Walden University, 2012). Doctors have prescribed medications for the migraines, which has not been effective. Abbey claims that she drinks alcohol two...
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...in Australia is complicated by clause 5 of the constitution. This clause provides that all the amendments done by the commonwealth parliament are binding to Australia. This is because the courts mandated to interpret the law must decide if the law is binding to Australia (Canberra, 2005). The chief justice Marshall asserted that judicial review is incredibly paramount in the Australian legal system(Fordham, Michael. Judicial review handbook. 5th ed. Oxford: Portland, OR :, 2008. Print.). In 1951, justice Fellugar proposed that the principle of Madison v. Marbury is adopted as axiomatic(Johnston, Richard E.. The effect of judicial review on federal-state relations in Australia, Canada, and the United States. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1969. Print.). This is because the many criticisms of the principle were accepted and justified. Despite an express implication in the constitution of Australia, judges and scholars have proposed that judicial review is paramount and has immense effects on the legal system. Judicial review is mostly done by the high courts since it is at the top...
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...My first year of university has proved to be a large platform for apprenticeship and progress. Through various projects and presentations, individual or group ones, and even more through feedback on my work, I managed to develop my academic and personal skills both as an independent learner, but also as a member of formal or informal groups. Having been assigned tasks such as literature reviews, research essays or reflective essays, all of them involving either an oral or written presentation, I employed a range of skills that could not have found a better environment to develop in; critical thinking, working with others and time management are just few examples. Aside from measuring our ability and understanding of the assigned task, evaluation allows us to progress on things we are performing well on and adjust our weaknesses. According to Marshall and Rowland (1998), evaluation can be performed by ourselves, assessing and judging our work in a subjective manner or by others. However, the drawback of being our own assessors is the risk of being accused of bias. Therefore, acknowledging the feedback received on my work has been a significant factor for the development of my skills. It not only helped me better identify my strengths and weaknesses, but also gave me self-confidence and enthusiasm, two key factors for a continual improvement of one's self. The module I have undertaken in the second term, Personal Skills for Business Management Students, has undoubtedly drawn my...
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...Issues of Concern in the Study of Children’s Literature Translation Elena Xeni Teaching Staff – Language Pedagogy Department of Education, University of Cyprus Summary The present paper focuses on issues of concern in the study of Children‟s Literature Translation (ChLT). Attempting an overview from the years when ChLT was much ignored in the academic and non-academic world to the years that attention is paid to ChLT as a scientific field in its own right, the present paper illustrates issues that have generated intense and ongoing discussions. Issues such as the missionary role of ChLT, the theoretical framework of ChLT, the translator‟s invisibility, low status, profile and royalties, translatability vs. untranslatability, ideology, censorship, manipulation, and ambivalence are visited in this paper. These issues have had a deep impact on key ChLT actors, processes, and products: the child-reader, the translator, the translated text, the translation process, the author, the publisher, etc. The present text is a modest attempt to join efforts with the international community of scholars, translators, authors, children readers, publishers and other parties with an interest in ChLT, so as for the field to be given its merit in Translation, Comparative, Literary and Interdisciplinary Studies and for the translator –who had for long been much invisible and undervalued –to gain the place s/he deserves in history and society. 1. Introductory note It is widely accepted that Children‟s...
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...the world (De Wit and Meyer 2004). Instructions: * ANSWER ALL THREE QUESTIONS * You are expected to use the information in the case study ‘Nike’s dispute with the University of Oregon’ by Morris J.R. and Lawrence A.T. cited in De Wit, B. and Meyer, R. (2004) Strategy: Process, Content, Context. An International Perspective: Thomson Learning, London, Third Edition, pp. 933-940, and your own understanding of the process of strategy, strategy content and strategy context and your own additional research information. * Your answer should be based on critical ‘internal’ and ‘external’ environmental analyses using appropriate analytical techniques. Question One: In this case there are several primary and secondary participants who have differing degrees of influence. Identify the four main participants in this case. What are their financial interests and why do you consider them to be of primary importance in this case? [30 marks] Question Two: a) Contrast and compare Mintzberg et al’s (1998) ‘Cultural’ and ‘Environmental’ schools of thought. (10 marks) b) How does Mintzberg et al’s explain the part played by the Asian Government Official and the South Korean factory manager in this case? Why do they behave as they behave? (20 marks) (30 marks) Question Three: At the time of the case, Nike had a 45% global market share; it may be argued that Nike had the power to...
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...There has always been much debate and deliberation throughout the years over the controversial topic of self-defence. This level of disputation is especially heightened when factors of innocents come into play, particularly that of an innocent threat. An innocent threat is that which threatens your right to live however is not acting from an intention to kill you. Such that - even though regarded as ‘innocent’ - still imposes an issue to oneself that if no action is taken this undeniable threat will kill you or cause harm. Therefore action proportional to the threat, I believe must be put under the banner of self-defence and as result be deemed permissible. Throughout philosophical history two main concepts upon innocence and self-defence have shone through; the restrictive theory and the permissive theory. The restrictive theory very much supports innocence as a holistic body in that even though a threat, the threat remains innocent thus it is impermissible to cause harm or death. On the other side of the spectrum is the permissive theory. This theory supports the man that is being threatened as it believes threats immediately lose their right to live, thus it is permissible to defend oneself. The restrictive theory is more so then not based on rights whilst the permissive theory embodies a more intuitive and consequential approach hence why it is better for worldly application. J.J. Thompson - a philosopher whose field is in ethics and applied ethics - is in full support...
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...REPORT PLATFORM EVALUATION Final Report: Platform Evaluation Kimberly Kick University of Phoenix EDTC 555, Internet and Distance Education Delivery Marianne Justus September 9, 2003 Platform Evaluation Final Report This paper is Part 3 of 3 of a Distance Delivery Platform Evaluation Project. The purpose of the paper is to make a recommendation based on the distance delivery platform analysis completed in the report titled “Production Investigation Paper” dated August 26, 2003. Distance Education Platform Based upon the needs of the system engineers, Cisco is seeking to accelerate the training and complete it in a shorter period of time to better accommodate an SE’s hectic schedule. Based on this feedback from the SEs, create a blended e-learning solution that combined both live and self-paced components. A blended solution would be very valuable, because if all the material were placed in a self-paced format, engineers wouldn’t have the opportunity to learn from each other or to talk with a subject matter expert. Most learners prefer some interaction, but the team’s past training experience revealed that it’s extremely important for analytical people to have this ability to share information with peers and to have access to an expert. Produce and deliver self-paced activities such as quizzes and a case study via OutStart Evolution. They designed the activities in a learning object model to be about 15-20 minutes long...
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...2009, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides an overview of negotiations in an organizational setting. Students learn negotiation processes and strategies, the role of stakeholder interests in negotiation, and how to apply these concepts to the workplace. Students also examine conflict management techniques and emerging negotiation trends in globalization and technology. Policies Students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Cellich, C., & Jain, S. C. (2004). Global business negotiations: A practical guide. Mason, OH: Thomson/SouthWestern. Coltri, L. S. (2004). Conflict diagnosis and alternative dispute resolution. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Lewicki, R. J., Saunders, D. M., & Barry, B. (2006). Negotiation (5th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill. Lewicki, R. J., Saunders, D. M., & Barry, B. (2007). Negotiation: Readings, exercises, and cases (5th ed.). ...
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...Douglas S. Coppin The Effects of Capital Punishments NIC / Executive Leadership June 2013 Evidence-Based Practice in the Criminal Justice System The phrase “because we have always done it that way” universally is no longer acceptable as it pertains to working in many sectors of the work-force, especially within the criminal justice system. Constant financial pressure to streamline budgets, coupled with ever-changing political climates have forced criminal justice organizations to embrace evidence-based concepts and practices. Evidence-based practice is defined as the use of practices that have been scientifically tested and proven effective. In simple terms, doing what works. This has led to drastic changes in various sectors from police operations, probation, sentencing, etc. When examining capital punishment the first question that must be asked is why do we do it? Is it simply a universal response to an atrocious act committed by an offender? If so, then there is no need to look any further. However, thousands of capital offense convictions are handed down annually in the U.S., yet most do not result in death penalty sentences. Therefore the only logical conclusion is that there is much more complexities in play once the state hands down capital punishment. Possible Effects of Capital Punishments at a Glance By and large, capital punishment in the United States is handed down to those offenders that are found guilty of homicide. Although not limited...
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