...enough and what else can be done to reduce such acts from occurring. With more lives being affected on a regular basis, more concerns arise as to how people can live safe lives when guns are being used in increasing numbers. It is shameful to say that almost every day you hear about some sort of gun violence affecting people either in your hometown or in another part of the world. Years ago gun violence had its issues but nothing like what is going on it current society. While there are events that have occurred that seem shocking, sad and pointless, similar actions have occurred decades ago; except they didn’t seem to occur as frequently as they do today. Gun violence has grown into an international crisis. Some people feel we should ban guns altogether, while others feel this would be impossible. Getting rid of guns may help remedy the issue but it may not be enough to make the problem go away. There are certain parts of the world that has already banned guns and similar weapons. The problem here is people can still smuggle them in. Other parts of the world have certain types of guns that are illegal for citizens to have in their possession. Eliminating guns from the equation is just a part of the problem. You have people that are not willing to talk about their problems and jump to conclusions way too soon. Meaning, people get angry over little things or something that you should be able to laugh about. Then, you have situations in which someone is threatened, but things...
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...Limitations and constraints The Sale of Goods Act Under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 goods must be as described, of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose. Fit for purpose means both their everyday purpose, and also any specific purpose that you agreed with the seller (for example, if you specifically asked for a printer that would be compatible with your computer) Goods sold must also match any sample you were shown in-store, or any description in a brochure Consumer protection from unfair trading There are three main sections in the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations. These are as follows: • The general ban on unfair commercial practices • Misleading and aggressive practices which are assessed in light of the effect they have, or are likely to have, on the average consumer • The Black List which contains the list of those practices which are unfair and thus banned Apple must advertise the product properly so that customers can understand the product and its features. Consumer Credit Act The Consumer Credit Act 1974 regulates consumer credit and covers the following areas: • content and form of credit agreements • method of calculating annual percentage rate (APR) • procedures relating to events of default, termination or early settlement • credit Advertising • section 75 which gives you extra protection on items costing over £100 and up to £30,000 paid by credit card Data protection act The Data Protection Act 1998 gives you the right...
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...States, as well as other countries, and is getting questioned as to if it should be banned or not. A ban of women wearing a Burka in public would be a morally correct decision. Since the Burka covers the face, as well as the whole body, it poses as a security threat to the public. A woman wearing a Burka may be hiding the tools to carry out an attack of sorts under the clothe itself. The ban on Burka's would satisfy the Utilitarianism belief of 'the greatest good for the greatest number', by eliminating this security threat. The Burka also prevents social interaction between women wearing a Burka and the civilian population. Many people argue against a ban, stating that is just a way of protecting our own people. Those are flawed because banning a burka would also protect Muslim women. If a Muslim woman refuses to wear a Burka, sexual assault or molestation is a justifiable punishment. By banning the Burka, women who choose not to wear it would be protected from being assaulted because of their decision. In conclusion, a ban on the Burka would be a morally correct decision because it would produce the greatest good for the greatest number by eliminating safety threats and protecting Muslim women. Benson, Rod. "Why we should not ban the burqa." . N.p., 8 Sept. 2010. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. . Mahfouz, Christina. "The Burqa Debate: To Ban or Not to Ban." Perceptivist. Ed. Grace Brown. N.p., 15 Apr. 2011. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. . View Full...
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...the possibility of detrimental side effect, including death, has at least doubled. For example, these scientists have estimated that Vanatin is causing about 30 to 40 unnecessary deaths per year (i.e., deaths that could be prevented if the patients had used a substitute made by a competitor of Booth). Despite the recommendations to remove fixed-ratio drugs from the market, doctors have continued to use them. They offer a shotgun approach for a doctor who is unsure of his or her diagnosis. Recently a group of impartial scientists appointed by the National Academy of Science and the National Research Council panel, carried out extensive research studies on the drug and recommended unanimously that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban the sale of Vanatin. One of the members of the panel, Dr....
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...Date: 17th October, 2014 Title: Taiwanese oil ban a bad move, says shop owner Link: http://m.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1617878/taiwanese-oil-ban-bad-move-say s-shop-owner In September, there was a shocking news stating that a Taiwan company had been using gutter oil to produce lard. Unfortunately, a lot of small companies had purchased its lard to make different kinds of food. Later, it was found that the problem also existed in Hong Kong. Therefore, to protect the public health, thru government has banned imports and sales of all kinds of oil from Taiwan. However, some of the shopkeepers are discontented with this action, and thinks that it will create a panic among the customers. This issue has brought both problems and opportunities. For problems, it stirs up controversy between shopkeepers and the government, about the ban on sales of oil coming from Taiwan. With this policy, the related shop owners need to bear the loss in sales revenue, and also the number of customers. As there is a dilemma between shops' profits and public health, the problems cannot be easily solved in several days. On the other hand, for opportunities, it can increase the popularity of food from other countries. They can act as substitutes of products with gutter oil, and many people might switch to the new choices. Therefore, supermarkets or department stores can import more foreign food to maintain stable sales, or even make a profit in the current situation. From my point of view, I absolutely...
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...INTRO MY FELLOW FRIENDS! ( Loudly) Imagine a life without the HSC? Everyday we go to sleep at night worrying about the next day at school. Everyone’s objective in life is to live it to the FULLEST! THE HSC IS THE MAIN ENEMY PREVENTING US FROM ENJOYING A HAPPY AND PLEASANT LIFE. It is for the HSC’S SAKE that we are so STRESSED all the time. At school we study and then when we get home we have to study again, Surely there is no one of you guys that wants to study ? I am giving you guys the chance to join me in making the teachers ban the HSC. THIS IS YOUR FREE TICKET TO HAPPINESS AND FREEDOM. OBVIOUSLY EVEN AN IDIOT can see that we have ABSOLUTELY NO TIME to enjoy life. BODY 1 LOOK AT YOU GUYS ALL OF YOU ! you are sitting here in this classroom, when YOU COULD BE OUTSIDE PLAYING SOCCER OR WORKING OUT. If it wasn’t for the HSC I AM SURE you would be having fun, but now ur sitting in this classroom trying to compete against each other for the top marks. We could be very fit and healthy!I am sure you all did lots of hard work and went to tutoring to get into this school. IF we banned the HSC you guys would be “free and happy” and be ridded of all stress and failure at school. THIS IS YOUR FREE TICKET TO FREEDOM AND HAPPINESSS! BODY 2 Even right now as I speak we are being tested. Homework and assignments are a monster! Your life is being ruined and time is being eaten up by the monster! Life is an hourglass, time is precious! Imagine homework and assignments as...
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...States, as well as other countries, and is getting questioned as to if it should be banned or not. A ban of women wearing a Burka in public would be a morally correct decision. Since the Burka covers the face, as well as the whole body, it poses as a security threat to the public. A woman wearing a Burka may be hiding the tools to carry out an attack of sorts under the clothe itself. The ban on Burka's would satisfy the Utilitarianism belief of 'the greatest good for the greatest number', by eliminating this security threat. The Burka also prevents social interaction between women wearing a Burka and the civilian population. Many people argue against a ban, stating that is just a way of protecting our own people. Those are flawed because banning a burka would also protect Muslim women. If a Muslim woman refuses to wear a Burka, sexual assault or molestation is a justifiable punishment. By banning the Burka, women who choose not to wear it would be protected from being assaulted because of their decision. In conclusion, a ban on the Burka would be a morally correct decision because it would produce the greatest good for the greatest number by eliminating safety threats and protecting Muslim women. Benson, Rod. "Why we should not ban the burqa." . N.p., 8 Sept. 2010. Web. 11 Nov. 2012. . Mahfouz, Christina. "The Burqa Debate: To Ban or Not to Ban." Perceptivist. Ed. Grace Brown. N.p., 15 Apr. 2011. Web. 13 Nov. 2012....
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...second and third century BC in China. Sources taken from military manuals at the time describe an exercise called Tsu’ Chu, in which opponents used a leather ball filled with feathers and hair. The aim was to get the ball into a small net fixed on to bamboo canes while also defending themselves from attacks. Variations of the game are also documented in Egyptian and Greek society, proving that the sport has a long tradition throughout history. First instituted bans by leading figures In comparison to China’s advanced version of the football itself, the English equivalent was made using an inflated animal bladder. The game’s appeal continued to increase in England so much so that in the 1300s, its popularity became a bone of contention for Edward II. The king became increasingly concerned that football was distracting people from practicing archery, at a time when he was preparing to go to war with Scotland. The solution to this problem was to enforce a ban on everyone playing football. This was to be the first of many bans to be instituted by leading figures such as Edward III, Henry IV and Oliver Cromwell. Nevertheless, football re-emerged and continued to increase in popularity, particularly amongst the working classes, who saw the game as an opportunity to channel their grievances and socialize with people from similar...
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...Name: Duong Thi Yeu Class: SNHU2010 Draft: 02 Smoking problem in high school in Vietnam In recent years, the mass of media channels have so much propaganda about the dangers of smoking. However, many people still have not fully understood its harm on human health. This situation is common not only for adults but also for youth. In particular, the smoke of tobacco has crept into schools. According to a survey of smoking in the teenage, in Vietnam the smoking rate for male students was 6.5%, and 1.2% female students. Thus, for every 100 students, there are from 7 to 8 children smoking in the average. In Vietnam, 44% of boys and 12% of girls in high school in Ho Chi Minh City has this harmful habit’. This is the result of research that was conducted at 27 high schools in the city. There are 17% of students who smoke 6-10 cigarettes / day, and 6% of those who smoke 11-19 cigarettes / day; while many of them smoke 20 cigarettes per day (Data table from Cuong Bui, 2011, April 18). It is very clear for an alarming situation when the age of smoker is increasingly younger; the image of high school’s student with smoking presents almost everywhere. A teacher coming from Nguyen Du high school said: "The status of smoking is prohibited entirely in schools. However, most cases for smoking are occurred outside of school. Sometimes even some students hide in the toilet to smoke. “(L.T, 2003 January 17). Currently, “the rate of male students who smoke...
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...Smoking Ban – Studentereksamen maj 2008 1) Give an outline of the different positions on the smoking ban which are presented in the texts. 2) Comment on the use of exaggeration and irony in text 3. Illustrate your answer with quotations from the text. 3) Discuss whether society has a responsibility to prevent people from smoking or whether it is up to the individual to decide. 1) The smoking ban contains different kinds of restrictions, which results in; it will be illegal to smoke at public places or work places. Penalties have been implemented to make the British people follow the new rules. The first article written by Robin Mckie, a science editor on The Observer has a very positive view on the smoking ban, which came into force in England in the year of 2007. Mckie uses a lot of examples from the real world to support his opinion. He mentions among other things Helena, Montana, where the number of heart attacks fell by 40 per cent in the six-month smoking ban. Mckie hopes it will motivate the smokers to quit the bad habit. It will also benefit the non-smokers because it minimizes the risk of getting lung cancer or heart diseases. The second article written by A. N. Wilson has a very different point of view on the smoking ban. He combines smoking with literature, and writes that the greatest writers of our time were smokers. He believes that a lot of their inspiration came, while they were lighting a cigarette, and he is afraid that the new ban will be...
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...Assignment#1 May 20, 2013 Submitted by: Amielah Gabertan Aya Arciaga Bey Cruz Jeuzell Azairah Paul Reyes Name of Business: NEWS TRANSPORT Mission * We will ensure an economical and a hassle-free car rental services by treating our customers as royalties and providing them an exceptional experience that will cater beyond their needs. * We will treat occurring problems as an opportunity for improvement and to the betterment of the business. Vision * NEWS TRANSPORT will rise with other car rental transportation services by committing to excellence and providing unmatched customer service. Marketing Survey Questionnaire (Draft) Name: Check your answers to the following questions. 1. When travelling, what kind of transportation services you use? Please check all that applies * Own car * Bus * Car rentals *If you checked the "car rentals" please proceed to question # 5 2. List all the places you have been to 3. Have you tried renting a car? * Yes * No *If yes, please proceed to question #6 *If no, please proceed to question #4 4. Are you willing to rent a car? * Yes * No *If yes, please proceed to question #7 *If no, what are your reasons? 5. How much are you willing to pay? (Per pax) * 500 - 550 * 600 - 650 * 700 - 750 * 800 and above. 6. What are your usual negative experiences when renting a car? Please specify 7.) Approximately...
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...largest purchases you can make besides buying a house, plane, or yacht. There are many things to consider when buying a car. First you should consider a budget to buy a car. Are you going to buy it outright, lease, or are you going to finance? Each one of these requires a commitment of your finances and you need to make the best descion. Along with just the purchase price remember that there is maintenance included in what you need to budget. How much will tires cost, oil changes, and brakes? These are all good things to keep in mind. Next would be type, American or Foreign. Do you have a preference based on beliefs or is it something that is not important to you. Another thing to take into consideration is your needs. Do you need a tuck, van, or car? Will one work better for you than the other or is it just about looks or affordability? If you have a spouse and 4 kids is it really smart to by a 2 passenger vehicle? Other things to consider would be brand, color, and model. When I look at buying a car I also take into account “what am I buying it for”. What is the purpose of buying a car and how am I going to utilize it? Many question shall arise when encountering the situation. The best course of action is to determine the why factor. Are you buying it for work or school, do you need it to haul trailers. These are all good questions to ask yourself before diving into a purchase. Knowing what you want before you buy a car is also very...
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...Expansion Ideas As upcoming entrepreneurs we discussed many ideas that will be beneficial to the owners. Many consumers are being health conscience about what foods they should consume, the trend towards organic fruits and vegetables is increasing. We see an opportunity to expand this existent business to have a mobile produce truck a way to get fresh food into kitchens. The mobile store is simply a truck or van that will be converted to have a stand/showcase on the adjacent side of the truck/van, the truck will carry fresh produce and other healthy staples like grain, beans and dairy products that will then be displayed on the stand . The truck will travel to neighboring Old nursing Homes and Retirement Homes on certain days and hours which will be serviced by one to two employees. The prices will be reasonable and affordable to the clients . Many of the existent clients and potential clients will appreciate this unique service that brings the market to their homes. Clients can see, feel, and smell the fruits and vegetables they buy without traveling any distance which is a strategic idea for seniors that are mobility impaired. If the mobile truck expansion plan is too costly we can use another potential alternative which is simply setting up a Mini Market in the retirement home. The mini market will change from location to location on different days of the week so will have a set weekly schedule of the days and times that the Mini market will be open for business. The...
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...SHOES THAT PICK UP GIRLS May 13, 2012 SHOES THAT PICK UP GIRLS The Vans advertisement “How to pick up girls with your feet" implies to patrons that because someone is wearing these shoes it is inevitable that women will want them regardless of their looks, personality, or status. According to this ad, the shoes will elevate you to an irresistible status in a woman's eyes. This brand is mostly synonymous with the skater and the BMX biker scene; however it seems the company is trying to appeal to a bigger market. This advertisement uses appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos to sell a product Vans insists will undoubtedly attract woman simply because female onlookers see these shoes being worn. The visual image of an attractive woman in the advertisement is mainly working on a viewers need for acceptability in an attempt to motivate and convince them to purchase Vans shoes. The advertisement plays off the emotions of adolescence; teenagers and young adults are made to think that if they have these shoes beautiful women will be instantly attracted to them. Furthermore, the use of a beautiful woman with plump, full, luscious lips with a deep red lipstick color draws the viewer’s eyes immediately to the woman before anything else. This portrayal would lead one to believe wearing these shoes leads to gaining a beautiful, sensual woman. Secondly, the advertisement has credibility because of its name (Vans) and the reputation they have created for themselves throughout the years...
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...DSDFFSDFSDFGSD • Automobile industry faces various problems to compete in the market. • All the automobile industries are facing problems due to increase in fuel rates, hence drop in sales. • High competition and difficult to retain the market. • Audi is expected to beat Mercedes market and become no.1. And it is looking forward to launch more models than Benz. Audi has biggest weapon of having Volkswagen. Since it has 99% shares of Audi • Automobile industry faces various problems to compete in the market. • All the automobile industries are facing problems due to increase in fuel rates, hence drop in sales. • High competition and difficult to retain the market. • Audi is expected to beat Mercedes market and become no.1. And it is looking forward to launch more models than Benz. Audi has biggest weapon of having Volkswagen. Since it has 99% shares of Audi • Automobile industry faces various problems to compete in the market. • All the automobile industries are facing problems due to increase in fuel rates, hence drop in sales. • High competition and difficult to retain the market. • Audi is expected to beat Mercedes market and become no.1. And it is looking forward to launch more models than Benz. Audi has biggest weapon of having Volkswagen. Since it has 99% shares of Audi • Automobile industry faces various problems to compete in the market. • All the automobile industries are facing problems due to increase in fuel rates, hence drop in sales...
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